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VOL. 20 ISSUE 2

WHITE STAR CLEANERS...MONTROSE & CENTRAL


It's the early 1970's in Chicago. Alice and Eugene Hahnfeld start a new business, White Star Cleaners located
at 5401 Montrose Avenue. Eugene owned and operated an insurance company and thought that investing in
another business was a good idea. Soon after acquiring the business he felt it was not performing to his
expectations. Eugene added family members; his wife Alice, son Eddie and brother-in-law Leo. The business
became successful. In 1979 the family decided to sell (White Star is still operating at the same address) and
move to Las Vegas. Thus, VILLAGE EAST CLEANERS was born. The original location in Las Vegas was
located at Tropicana and Eastern. Eugene and his family worked to grow the family business. He grew his
business for 10 years here in Vegas before his passing (his photo hangs in the Eastern Avenue location).
Later Alice, her son Eddie and daughter Rachel along with Eddies wife Mel worked the store and soon two
other locations were opened; one at Russell and Eastern and the other at Sunset and Eastern. The demographics
in the area changed and the family decided to sell and open a brand new and larger location at 11041 S. Eastern
Ave. at the corner of Eastern and Sunridge Heights (behind the Speedy Mart). This store is managed by Mel Los
and Eddie Los is the GM of the company. Five years after that they opened another store in Henderson at
1706 W. Horizon. This store is managed by Rachel Hahnfeld. Alice at 84 years young and continues to be an
active member and sits on the Board of Directors. The company continues to grow and offer people throughout
the Valley top quality service.
Free pick-up and deliver to home or office Safe cleaning for the environment Expert Alterations
Convenient Drive-Thru at Horizon location
In 2012 a sister company was added, LAS VEGAS WEDDING GOWN
SPECIALISTS. This company deals with complete wedding gown care and is
recommended by many top designers. From the time you say YES to the dress
we can meet ANY needs you have for your gown and your bridal party. We
specialize in:
Alterations Clean and Press Restoration Preservation
100% guarantee against yellowing honored at over
500 Association members around the world
Free Pick up and delivery of gown from home, hotel or venue
Destination Weddings - ship your gown to us and we deliver to you once you arrive
Las Vegas Wedding Gown Specialists is a
Charter Member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, Member of The Wedding Council of International Fabric Care Association
Member of the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association, Charter Member of the Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce and
Endorsed by The Association of Bridal Consultants and Master Wedding Vendors

MEET KAYNE CONIGLIO


Kayne is the eldest son of business member Melissa Coniglio,
Master Groomer, Breeder and owner of ON ALL 4'S The
Art of Professional Animal Grooming. Poodles have been a part
of Kaynes life for as far back as he can remember. For the past
5 years Kayne has been the backbone to the family business. As
an extension to the business, Kayne has begun to Handle Dogs.
Recently he was a Handler for the Silverstate Club at an AKC
Dog Show. Kayne is shown here with his dogs Vonnie (brown)
and Siegel (cream). CITD is very proud to have had the op-
portunity to watch Kayne learn and grow within the business.
And yes ladies, he is single!
Founder's Note Shout Outs!
I NEED A MAN...
or should I say a few Our community would like to recognize the
good MEN! You see, efforts of "Mayor" Mike McHugh for stepping
Chicagoans In The up and planning an "inpromptu" tail gate during
Desert needs a Mens Big League Weekend. Mike purchased hotdogs,
Group. During the past buns, condinments, water, supplied the music
Mary Romano
Founder
four years, CITD and of all our Chicago favorite songs, along with his
Chicks With Attitude wide variety of CUBS props. Mike received his
has afforded me with the opportunity "Mayor" name from the owners of BRANDO'S
to introduce and connect many peo- SPORTS BAR, as he became a well known figure
ple. Witnessing the growth of these at their establshment. Mike also steps up to assist
new friendships within our commu- CITD in our networking efforts around the valley.
nity is a blessing. I would like to con-
tinue our growth with a Mens Group. Warm thank you to our Business Members Tim Korney of WINDY
If you are a #former #chicagoan CITY BEEFS n PIZZA and WINDY CITY BEEFS n DOGS and
#man #inthedesert who is inter- Bruce Mianecki of UNIFORM SPORTS. Tim and Bruce
ested in stepping up to assist me generously donate product and gift cards for all our events.
in the creation of our MIDWEST
MAN Chapter, please e-mail me at CITD RAFFLE RULES
mary@chicagoansinthedesert.com. Attendees with an Active Social
Membership receives 1 FREE
Raffle Ticket
Non-Members pay $2 per ticket

Our Friendly Faces

Business Membership Renewals


* VERN RETTING, WINDY CITY HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING *
* MONTY ABRAMS, GAGING.COM * SHARON WAYNE, DoTERRA REP *
* CHRIS FERRO, PROFORMA IMPACT BRANDING * SONIO'S CAFE
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Angie Lopez, RDN, LD, CDE Owner


Chopra Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor

7656 W. Sahara Ave., Ste 100 Las Vegas, NV 89117


Phone 702.525.1105 Fax 702.666.8555
angie@yourdietitianlv.com www.yourdietitianlv.com

Amore! TOC Expansion is complete! by Mary Romano

Well Amore fans...it's complete! And yes, you heard that right.
Amore now serves beer and wine! Joey and his "Amore Girls"
invite you to dine in and experience the all NEW Amore! The res-
taurant now seats over 125 people comfortably. "Each table top
has a unique image of Chicago. When customers come in and
they see the table tops they want to walk around and choose their
favorite one," Jennifer told me. Twelve 52" HD televisions are
strategically placed throughout for your game viewing. The lunch
menu has grown to now include Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Gyros
and Polish Sausage. "Our wall art creates fun photo opportuni-
ties and we welcome all who stop in to take them!" said Autumn.

Always family friendly ~ Always smoke-free


Delicious FREE Bruchetta to every table (seasonal)
Same great Rib Wednesday ~ Same great view of the Strip

"I was about to move home...and then Brando's happened!"


A few months after moving to Las Vegas, Samantha was seriously
considering moving back home. She was missing everything and
everyone back home! Her friend Jim was visiting Las Vegas and he
took her to Brando's Sports Bar. It was a quiet week night, a few
people in the bar and she liked the "feel of home" it gave her. Three
months later she and her friend Jennifer were stuck in traffic on
Blue Diamond Road. They pulled in to Brando's. IT WAS GAME
NIGHT! She met our Business Member and owner of Brando's
Anthony, along with many other #former #chicagoans and Brando's
regulars. There is something about being with people who under-
stand the emotions of the journey to the desert. We're all so glad that
Samantha has stayed. She is an important part of our community.
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