WEEK IN REVIEW: Reporters’ notebook

The Regional Transportation Commission bid farewell to former general manager and now Henderson City Manager Jacob Snow by presenting him with a plaque and a video montage of his accomplishments. After about a half-hour of speeches and presentations, chairman Larry Brown sat briefly in silence.

"That was a little overkill," Brown finally said. "He's only going to Henderson."

ADRIENNE PACKER

Shortly after naming Tina Quigley as Snow's replacement, Commissioner Robert Eliason noted that Snow and Brown had hair when they started with the RTC. Both are now bald.

"Tina. Fair warning," Eliason said.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Quigley's A-line bob thin out if the bus contract negotiations carry on for another year. Apparently she's OK with that.

"More efficient," she shot back. "Less shampoo, less time in the shower, less blow drying."

ADRIENNE PACKER

Former Mayor Oscar Goodman is lucky there are no term limits on wisecracks.

During a speech Thursday to a community organization devoted to promoting environmental sustainability, Hizzoner threw in a dig at the recent scandal involving the federal General Services Administration burning through more than $800,000 on a conference at M Resort.

"It's not the M," Goodman said of the new City Hall, where Thursday's event was held. "It's nicer than the M."

BENJAMIN SPILLMAN

An appeals court in Ontario has struck down some of Canada's laws prohibiting prostitution, possibly opening the door to legal brothels north of the border.

So what does this mean for us? Free publicity.

Most media reports on the court action include references to Nevada's legal brothels. A few of the stories include quotes from our state's more outspoken bordello owners.

One blog post declares Ontario "The Nasty Nevada of the North."

So take heed, tourism officials: Our good name has gone international.

HENRY BREAN