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From a Vegas Valley weather perspective, this is the calm before the storm. Historically speaking, we average 78 degrees during April with a mild 20% humidity. The pools open and there will be a few days when you consider going. Most likely you’ll stay on the deck and enjoy the sunshine. I’m guessing the Spring Breaker’s will jump into the water, after all, our weather is beautiful!

Simply 55+ was one of the sponsors at a local health expo held at the Sun Coast Hotel & Casino on the 21st of last month and our 55+ residents were out in force. It was great to have an opportunity to meet, mingle and speak with our readership as well as members of AARP, The Cleveland Clinic and a host of others businesses that positively impact the lives of us baby boomers. Thank all of you for the kudos on our publication. We’ve come a million miles and we humbly realize we have a million more to go. All of you are our driving force. We are more than grateful to be part-of and for the opportunity to serve our great community. What is bothering you in the valley… what needs to be addressed? Let us know! Send your letters and comments to: feedback@simply55.com

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From The Staff

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Hike of the Month - Calico Tank

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Let’s Go Ride A Bike

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Workout With Your Dog

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Pahrump Winery

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Cooking With Martha

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Calendar Of Events

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Farmers Market

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Dan The Food Fan

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Knowing Your Benefits

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Selecting Your Successor Trustee

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Improving Our States Infrastructure

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Los Angeles

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Remembering Nevada - Jerry Tarkanian

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Budgeting And Designing Your Dream Kitchen

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Hiking Tip of the Month The correct gear can make the difference between a good hike Remembering Nevada or a disastrous hike. Your shoes are the most important piece of hiking gear. Your feet and legs Happy Holidays carry you to the peak and back.

Blisters, hotspots, or sore toes can turn a hike into a tortuous event.

There are different types of boots for the diverse hiking areas. When hiking in Red Rock I recommend a lightweight hiking shoe. If you rock scramble in Red Rock Canyon,

approach shoes provide great traction on sandstone. Many hikers wear the Five-Ten approach shoes.

A good pair of hiking socks is mandatory especially if you’re doing longer hikes. Hiking socks, which have padding under the ball of the foot and the heel, cushion the impact your feet and knees receive while hiking. My favorite sock is Darn Tough and they are made in the USA! Even the best hiking shoes and socks can cause blisters. Moleskin or Blister Buster prevents blisters if you apply them the second you feel a hot spot. They stop friction that creates blisters. Moleskin can be found at most supermarkets.

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Hike of the Month Enough reading, let’s go hiking.

Calico Tank is one of the most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon.

Water in Calico Tank can vary from nothing to a depth of several feet and can even be frozen in the winter.

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Hike: Calico Tank — up and back Trailhead: Sandstone&Quarry Entertainment Food — marked Distance: 2.5 miles — round trip Elevation gain: 450 feet Time: 1 to 2 hours Difficulty: 2 1 = easy 5 = difficult How easy to follow: 2 Financial Children: Yes Dogs: Yes, on leash Driving Directions: From Charleston Boulevard and 215, drive 4.9 miles on Charleston to Red Rock Auto Travel Canyon. The signed pulloff for Sandstone Quarry is located 2.9 miles past the fee booth on the Scenic Loop Road. The marked trailhead is at the far end of the parking lot.

Home Improvement & Lifestyle The Hike: Hike NW 75 yards along the gravel trail until Calendar Of Events it disappears into a shallow wash.

Walk NW 10 yards in the wash to a point where the trail resumes.

Remembering Nevada Continue to a major fork where a trail sign indicates to go right and follow the Calico Tanks trail. Walk about 125 yards andHolidays turn right at Happy another sign for Calico Tanks. The trail narrows to single-track width.

Follow the trail 100 yards into a dry wash. In about 75 yards from the start of the wash, the trail leaves the wash and heads east (right). It soon drops back into a small wash.

Hike up sandstone stairs that begin along the south (right) side of the wash and follow the route back into the wash. The wash stops again

at chiseled steps carved in the sandstone. Once up the steps, veer left and follow the route up more sandstone stairs.

Head SE (right) toward the wash.

At the wash, the trail continues and leads to more sandstone steps along the south (right) side. At the top of the steps the trail resumes and climbs to a high point. From

this point you can see the saddle that sits about 250 yards up ahead.

Just beyond the saddle lies Calico Tank. Follow the trail to the tank.

At the tank you can explore or relax and take in the sights. This is a popular destination on the weekends. Calico Tank is one of many hidden tanks throughout Calico Hills.

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American Cyclists. Here are some of my favorite trails around the valley: Pittman Wash Trail In my opinion, this 8.8 mile trail is one of the best laid out trails in the entire valley. This asphalt trail makes great use of an area that would otherwise be left vacant.

It is also constructed in such a way as to avoid a steep climb no matter which way you travel. This is even more impressive when you realize the trail changes 264 feet in elevation from start to finish. As the cement portion of the Pittman Wash progresses, it eventually finds its way to a natural wash populated with all manner of birds and other wildlife, as well as plants, trees, and shrubs. This area is one of the most beautiful in the valley and is accessible with any type of bike.

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fear not, it’ll come back to you—after all, all of Green Valley, due in part to the fact that it’s just like riding a bike—and soon you’ll be the trail passes no less than three parks. The experiencing that long lost childhood freedom Happy Holidays other thing that makes this asphalt trail popular that can only be gained with two wheels and a is that it is just charming. It is decorated with handlebar. established plants, grass, and trees and there is even a rose garden on part of the trail. The trail Paul W. Papa is a bike is so well landscaped that when riding under enthusiast and the author of the canopy of trees, it’s easy to forget you’re in Best Bike Rides Las Vegas. a desert.

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MAY 13 • 7:30pM | TickeTs sTarTing aT $29 grammy® award-winning singer-songwriter-guitarist Boz scaggs has been making musical hits since the ’60s, blending pop, rock and r&B in crowd favorite songs including “Lido shuffle” and “Lowdown.” During his evening at The smith center, scaggs will feature tracks from his gorgeous new collaboration album, A Fool to Care, as a part of his impressive live repertoire.

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Frankie Moreno:

Under The Influence

Named Las Vegas Headliner of the Year two times running, Frankie Moreno has been wowing audiences from coast to coast with his mix of rat pack glamour, original and classic hits and vintage funk-infused sounds. A piano prodigy and multi-instrumentalist, Moreno has performed with many greats, including award-winning classical violinist Joshua Bell. Now, Moreno takes his sound intimate with his special weekly residency at Cabaret Jazz, “Under the Influence,” where he explores the music that inspires him.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 8:00p.m.

Ticket Prices: $20-$25 Cabaret Jazz The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

The Composers Showcase Of Las Vegas

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas is an entertainment forum that allows local composers and songwriters the opportunity to present original musical material to a supportive audience in an informal cabaret-style setting. Founded and hosted by Keith Thompson (Jersey Boys) and Michael Brennan (Le Reve), the showcase focuses on uniting the Theatre community of Las Vegas, giving creative spirits an outlet for artistic expression, laughing a lot and having a great time.

The Composers Showcase is not “open mic.” Each presentation is carefully planned. Composers and material are screened in order to provide the best and

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 10:30p.m.

Remembering Nevada Ticket Prices: $20-$25 Cabaret Jazz The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 Happy www.thesmithcenter.com Holidays

Ivy + Bean The Musical

Based on The New York Times bestselling children’s book series by author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackall, Ivy + Bean The Musical, is the story of an unexpected friendship between two very different second graders.

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they would never like each other. Bean is loud, wild and goofy. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, and needs a place to hide, Ivy comes to the rescue.

When the two become a team, there’s mischief and laughter at every turn-along with lessons to be learned about the challenges and joy of family, friendship and love.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 6:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $12.95-$19.95 Reynolds Hall The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

An Evening With Garrison Keillor

In a solo performance, the acclaimed host of A Prairie Home Companion shares hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late-life fatherhood.”

With a wonderful, dry sense of humor (and sometimes with music), Keillor captivates audiences using his unique blend of comedy, class, charisma, and wisdom.

Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30p.m.

Ticket Prices: $29-$99 Reynolds Hall The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

Ramsey Lewis Trio

Composer, pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis has been referred to as “the great performer,” a title reflecting his performance style and musical selections which display his early gospel playing and classical training along with his love of jazz and other musical forms. A native Chicagoan (born May 27, 1935), Mr. Lewis represents the great diversity of music for which Chicago is noted.

Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:00p.m.

Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:00p.m.

Ticket Prices: $45-$79 Cabaret Jazz The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

An Evening With Bruce Hornsby

Bruce Hornsby’s work displays a creative iconoclasm that’s been a constant in the artist’s two-and-a-half decade recording career. His commercial stock soared early on, when “The Way It Is”–the title track of his 1986 debut album–became one of the most popular songs on American radio.

Despite his early mainstream successes, Hornsby has pursued a more personal, idiosyncratic musical path, focusing on projects that sparked his creative interest, including collaborations with the Grateful Dead, Spike Lee, Ricky Skaggs, Don Henley, Ornette Coleman, Bob Dylan, Bela Fleck, Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny, and Robbie Robertson. Hornsby’s performance will offer a glimpse of a restless spirit who continues to push forward into exciting new musical terrain.

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Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30p.m.

Ticket Prices: $32-$99 Reynolds Hall The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

First Creek Favorite First Creek is a great easy hike that has a lot to offer for the beginner, as well as, the experienced hiker. Come and enjoy the scenery, history, and diversity of this beautiful area. Moderate. 3 miles. All ages. Limited space/registration required.

Saturday, Apr 18, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

All events are guided by interpretive staff. All Certified Interpretive Guides (CIG) are accredited through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), in order to provide you with the most enjoyable, educational experience. They are also CPR and First Aid certified. For more information or to register for a program, please call (702) 515-5367.

Oak Creek & Potato Knoll Hike Hike with Tom on a moderate hike through a variety of desert habitats including riparian woodlands. Will we find water running in Oak Creek? Hike at the base of Mt. Wilson around “Potato Knoll” enjoying the spectacular views.

Moderate hike of 5 miles. Ages 7+.

Limited space/registration required.

Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

All events are guided by interpretive staff. All Certified Interpretive Guides (CIG) are accredited through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), in order to provide you with the most enjoyable, educational experience. They are also CPR and First Aid certified. For more information or to register for a program, please call (702) 515-5367.

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Duncan Sheik

A Grammy and Tony winning singer/ songwriter, Duncan Sheik is probably best known for his 1996 hit, “Barely Breathing,” which remained on the charts for 55 weeks. His rich, catchy melodies complete with full orchestral strings add a lush, ethereal quality matching Sheik’s own vocal style. Expect to hear memorable hits along with newer compositions from his new record, Legerdemain, as well as songs from his Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening.

Friday, April 24, 2015, 7:00p.m.

Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:00p.m.

Ticket Prices: $39-$59 Cabaret Jazz The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

Masterworks V: 100 Years Of Music Las Vegas Philharmonic Donato Cabrera conductor Joyce Yang piano Adams The Chairman Dances Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Music Director Donato Cabrera completes his first Masterworks Series with a program featuring composers over a one hundred-year span including the stunning keyboard showcase of Rachmaninoff’s 24 variations based on Paganini’s Caprices for violin to be performed by thrilling young pianist Joyce Yang. Iconic American composer John Adams’, The Chairman Dances, a “foxtrot for orchestra” opens the program and the series closes in stunning style with Tchaikovsky’s lush Fifth Symphony.

Pre-concert lecture at 6:45p.m.

Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:30p.m.

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Voices Of Rudy: The Journey To The Movie Starring Rudy Ruettiger

One of the most inspiring movies of our time, “Rudy,” is now a one-man show starring Rudy Ruettiger and will make an encore performance at the Troesh Studio Theater in The Smith Center. Ruettiger’s one man show takes you on a journey as he shares his life story of how he accomplished his dream of going to Notre Dame and how he convinced Hollywood to make a movie of his life, which earned him an invitation to the White House.

“I am so excited to be a part of such an inspirational project,” said the show’s producer/director Tony Sacca. “Rudy has touched the world with his movie and now he will again touch, inspire and entertain people with his one-man play.”

Saturday, April 25, 2015, 7:00p.m.

Ticket Prices: $34-$39 Troesh Studio Theater The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jawdropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists!

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April 28-May 3, 2015 Ticket Prices: $39-$139 Reynolds Hall The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

Steve Solomon’s Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt…The Therapy Continues

Steve Solomon is the author and star of the three time award-winning, critically acclaimed show: “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy”— we now bring you: “CANNOLI, LATKES & GUILT…the therapy continues,” Steve’s newest project.

Prepare to laugh, prepare to cry, and prepare to spend a wonderful side splitting evening with Steve and his wacky family and friends. You’ll leave remembering why you left home in the first place; dinner for thirty five…one toilet and no plunger!

April 29-May 3, 2015 Ticket Prices: $35-$40 Troesh Studio Theater The Smith Center

361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV. 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

Calico Basin Hike

Join a Red Rock Canyon Naturalist on a hike along Calico Basin area. This wonderful hike features great views and diverse landscapes. We will review outdoor ethics along the trail and talk about how to safely enjoy and conserve the desert. We’ll also learn about some of the hardy plants and wildlife that live in Red Rock Canyon. Easy to Moderate.

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Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Remembering Nevada Conservation Area

All events are guided by interpretive staff. All Certified Interpretive Guides (CIG) are accredited through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), Happy Holidays in order to provide you with the most enjoyable, educational experience. They are also CPR and First Aid certified. For more information or to register for a program, please call (702) 515-5367.

WOW Camp

Our 3rd annual women-only overnight camp includes all outdoor nature activities including archery, high ropes challenge course, day and night hikes, crafts, mountain biking, sunrise yoga, campfires, movies and more.

Participants can choose which activities they would like to attend. Other than the pancake breakfast provided, campers are responsible for their own food, snacks and bedding. Minors are welcome to participate as long as they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian who also is registered for the camp experience.

Friday May 1, 8:00 AM 11:00 PM Camp Lee Canyon

6201 Lee Canyon Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89124. Those interested in the Women of the Wild camp experience can call (702) 455-1905.

Registration is available in person at any Clark County Recreation Center or online at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/ parksregistration Activity # 323515.

Wacky World of Sports Spanning the Las Vegas Valley to bring you the constant variety of sports; the thrill of victory …. and the agony of defeat……, the human drama of athletic oddball competition; this is Clark

County’s Wacky World of Sports.

Featuring; Human Derby Races, Reverse Kickball, Broom Ball, Bubble Soccer, Mud Volleyball and the Human Foosball tournament, the Wacky World of Sports will provide an out-of-mind entertainment experience to showcase the valley’s quirky athletic abilities.

Saturday May 2, 8:00 AM 10:00 PM Sunset Park

2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120 http://www.clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200

ART ROCKS Celebrate Sun City Artists Fine Art Show

The Sun City Summerlin Art Club is excited to sponsor their Fine Art Juried Show “Art Rocks”. The show will highlight the talent and creativity of the members of the Sun City Art Club. The awards ceremony will be held Saturday, May 2ns at 11:00am. This year’s judge will be Roz Knight, an artist, educator, and gallery owner. She currently serves on the Board of the 18b Arts District in Las Vegas.

The Art Club invites everyone to stop by and enjoy the art, ranging from framed art to the Art Bin of matted, unframed works, and framed miniatures. Celbrate the artists, purchase a work of art, or but raffle tickets to win paintings donated by our professional instructors. Admission is FREE, and there will be music and refreshments!

May 2nd&3rd 2015

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Picnics, blankets and low back chairs are welcome. Food and Drink are available for purchase on site. Seating begins at 6:00 p.m. arrive early for good seating, show starts 7:00pm. No pets allowed.

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Clark County Government Center Amphitheater

500 South Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV. 89155 Those interested can call Clark County Parks and Recreation at (702) 455-8200 or email PREvents@ClarkCountyNV.gov.

The 36th Annual San Gennaro Feast

The San Gennaro Feast is the biggest Italian food and music festival held biannually in honor of the Saint Gennaro, the Patron Saint of Naples, Italy. The festival features a wide variety of ethnic food vendors, arts and crafts, home exhibits, pony rides & petting zoo, face painters, live international acts hourly on the main concert stage, and amusement rides and games fun for the whole family!

The festival, held bi-annually in Las Vegas, NV, is one of the most popular festivals for locals and visitors from all over the world. Each festival expects to out-do the last, so don’t miss out on the best Italian Heritage Celebration this side of Naples!

May 6, 2015 – Wednesday 5-11pm May 7, 2015 – Thursday 5-11pm May 8, 2015 – Friday 5-Midnight May 9, 2015 – Saturday 12pm-Midnight May 10, 2015 – Sunday 12pm-11pm (Fireworks at 9pm) http://sangennarofeast.com

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4245 Grand Canyon Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89147. West Flamingo Road, we’re West of the 215 held in the Grand Canyon Shopping center. We’re right in front of Sears, JCPenny’s and Kohls.

FARMERSMARKET Henderson Farmer’s Market and Country Fresh Farmer’s Market Thursdays & Fridays @ 9am-4pm

Stop by the Henderson Farmers Market on Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, and the Country Fresh Farmers Market on Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy.

Call 702-267-2171.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Bruce Trent Park Wednesdays @ 2pm-6pm

1600 N. Rampart Blvd. Bruce Trent Park (Rampart & Vegas Drive) Las Vegas, NV 89102 Co-Sponsored by The City of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Gardens Park Every Thursday @ 2pm-6pm

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Fresh 52 Market (Opens January 17)

Saturday 9am-2pm at Tivoli Village

302 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Sunday 8:30am-1pm at Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123

The Green Chefs Farmer’s Market Free Entrance to Springs Preserve on Market Day

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Farmer’s Market On The Ranch and Artisan Market Every Sunday Rain Or Shine

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insurance, and long-term care options. The I believe it is important for all senior citizens volunteers offer guidance on health insurance to have a clear understanding of the benefits needs and advise on important decisions they qualify for, as well as knowledge on pertaining to long-term care insurance. resources helpful in navigatingRemembering these benefits.Nevada Important information on meetings, seminars, As I travel around the state, I realize many classes, health fairs, and senior fairs pertaining are unaware of the different programs created to Medicare is available through SHIP. to assist our senior citizens. Programs such as Medicare are essential in maintaining Happy Holidays The program also offers assistance with the health of older Americans without Medicare Part D, which is a prescription drug overwhelming medical costs. My seats on the benefit plan. Open enrollment to sign up for Special Committee on Aging and the Senate this program will be in-between October 15th Committee on Finance allow me to strengthen and December 7th. Although this is later on and protect this program. in the year, I feel it is important all seniors are prepared beforehand. SHIP is available to One service available to assist the elderly in assist both current beneficiaries of Medicare Nevada with Medicare is the State Health Part D and those interested in the program.

Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provided by the Aging and Disability Services Division SHIP has counselors available at various of the Department of Health and Human locations in Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Services. This program is a fantastic resource Henderson. Specific locations and phone and responds to more than 1,000 phone calls numbers can be found at http://nevadaadrc. every month from beneficiaries and family com/counseling-sites-ship or by calling SHIP members regarding Medicare. Trained SHIP at (800) 307-4444. As always, my staff and I volunteers are available across the state to are here to help. For assistance, please contact help those in need. Beneficiaries can sign up my Las Vegas office at (702) 388-6605. + for free one-on-one counseling sessions on

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From Downtown to the beach cities, Los Angeles is filled with world-famous landmarks and attractions. But if you look closer, there are hidden gems throughout the city waiting to be discovered. Read on for our exclusive guides to exploring these treasures in the City of Angels.

Culver City

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by Harry Culver in the early 1900s to the renovation and revitalization of its downtown that began in the 90s, Culver City is a city rich with motion picture, television and aviation history. Metro Goldwyn Mayer built their studios there in the 1920s; the facility later became Sony Pictures Studios. Howard Hughes opened his Hughes Aircraft plant in 1941 - at one time it was the largest employer in Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Entertainment is Culver City’s largest employer to date.

Iconic films such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Gone with the Wind,” a portion of “Grease” and the

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Tarzan series were filmed in Culver City. By the early 2000s, parts of the Hughes empire had been purchased by or merged with General Motors, Boeing, NewsCorp and Raytheon, but Culver City’s imprint on aviation is evident throughout Martin Scorsese’s biopic, “The Aviator.” Discover the lesser-known destinations worth seeking out in “The Heart of Screenland.”

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

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- the reward is spectacular views of the Los Angeles Basin, Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains. Browse the visitor center, where history exhibits tell of a time when the land was once drilled for oil, but is now a site of restoration and conservation. Parking in the lot costs $6. No pets.

Jackson Market and Deli

Dubbed “The Secret Garden,” the 80-yearold Jackson Market and Deli is located on a residential street. For breakfast, choose from an array of pancakes, crepes and egg dishes. Lunch options include unique sandwiches, wraps and salads - all made with Boar’s Head deli meats as well as fresh cheese, fine French breads and local produce. The back patio, complete with a mini waterfall and koi pond, is a beautiful setting to enjoy your meal.

Park Lake, which reopened recently after a $45-million renovation. Locals and visitors alike enjoy paddle-boating around the lake, while the surrounding area continues to experience a retail, recreation and restaurant renaissance.

Read on to find out more about Echo Park hidden gems, and discover an entirely different side of the neighborhood.

Baxter Street Stairs

There are over two dozen sets of stairs all over Echo Park, with some dating back to before automobiles and even paved streets. Thanks to their ultra-high vantage point, the Baxter Street Stairs provide some of the most breathtaking views in Los Angeles. Beginning at 1501 Baxter St. and ending at 2101 Park Dr., the 231-step ascent will treat you to views of Downtown L.A., the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign. If you want to continue your urban hike, there are numerous walking trails at Elysian Park, located across the street.

Chavez Ravine Arboretum

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Echo Park

Flanked by Elysian Park, Elysian Valley, Silver Lake and Chinatown, Echo Park is a historic and diverse neighborhood where you’ll find everything from Dodger Stadium, the home of our beloved Los Angeles Dodgers, to Echo

Located in Elysian Park just north of Dodger Stadium, the Chavez Ravine Arboretum is the first and oldest arboretum in Southern California. Founded in 1893 by the Los Angeles Horticultural Society, the arboretum features over 100 varieties of trees from all over the world. Many trees are the oldest and largest of their kind in the state, and in some cases in the United States. Admission to the unfenced arboretum is free, and during your visit you’ll be treated to sightings of birds, including woodpeckers, hummingbirds and ravens.

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El Prado is a humble little wine and beer bar, and a neighborhood Calendar Of Events favorite. You’ll find wood panels and brick along the interior of the bar, which offers a dozen wines and eight beer taps in constant rotation, Remembering Nevada showcasing many local vintners and brewers. Tuesdays at 9 p.m., locals bring their rare records to share Holidays their ear candyHappy with others for Origami Vinyl’s Record Club.

Origami Vinyl

You might not realize it right away, but Origami Vinyl is a barometer of the Los Angeles music scene, and one of the best record stores in L.A. At this little independent shop on Sunset Boulevard, you can buy everything from classics to

the latest and greatest albums, as well as tickets to upcoming shows around town. You can even see free, live shows performed by some of your favorite bands in Origami’s loft.

Wildflower TrailElysian Park

Located on the western side of Elysian Park near Dodger Stadium, Wildflower Trail clocks in at just under three miles and less than 200 feet in elevation, making it one of the easiest ways to get a glimpse of a variety of beautiful wildflowers. Wildflower Trail offers views of Downtown L.A., the L.A. River and the back of Mount Washington, as well the pleasant setting of a community garden.

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West was co-founded by legendary recording and movie star Gene Autry and his wife Jackie, Griffith Park is the tenth-largest municipally along with country singer and actor Monte Hale & Lifestyle owned park in the UnitedHome StatesImprovement and one of the and his wife Joanne. The opening of the Autry largest urban parks in North America, spanning in 1988 realized Gene Autry’s dream to build a over 4,300 acres of land. Originally a part of museum to exhibit and interpret the heritage Calendar the Spanish land grant, Rancho Los Feliz, the Of Events of the West and showcase its influence on the park was named for its former owner, “Colonel” United States and the world. The annual Masters Griffith J. Griffith, a Welsh industrialist and of the American West fine art exhibition and sale philanthropist. In 1896, Griffith bequeathed Remembering Nevada is one of the Autry’s most popular events. five square miles of his Rancho Los Feliz estate

L.A.’s Griffith Park

to the people of Los Angeles. Since Griffith’s original gift, further donations of land, along The Greek Theatre with city purchases and the reversion of Happy private Holidays The Greek Theatre is one of L.A.’s premier land to public domain, have expanded Griffith outdoor venues, nestled in a picturesque, treePark to its present size. Read on to find out the enclosed setting within Griffith Park. Opened best attractions and activities in Griffith Park. in 1929, the historic theatre has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment, from pop and rock to classical and reggae. The Griffith Observatory 5,900-seat venue offers an intimate concert Since its opening in 1935, the Griffith setting, with state-of-the-art acoustics combined Observatory has become one of L.A.’s great with excellent sight lines. The Greek Theatre cultural icons. The Observatory is located has been named North America’s Best Small above Los Feliz on the southern slope of Mt. Outdoor Venue multiple times by Pollstar Hollywood, and offers some of the best views Magazine. of L.A., from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown.

Its stated mission is, “Inspiring everyone to observe, ponder and understand the sky.”

In addition to its fascinating exhibits, the Observatory’s features include the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon, Zeiss Telescope and Gottlieb Transit Corridor. The Griffith Observatory is also one of L.A.’s most famous movie locations, perhaps best known for its appearance in Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean. A commemorative bust of Dean is located on the west side of the grounds.

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In addition to these must-see landmarks and attractions, Griffith Park offers a variety of activities for the entire family, including miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, golf courses, tennis courts, children’s playgrounds, camping, and “The Plunge,” a summertime swimming pool.

San Fernando Valley

To the north of the Los Angeles Basin lies the San Fernando Valley, a bastion of suburban living with network and movie studios, parks, art galleries, shopping centers, sushi restaurants, theme parks and much more. Often referred to simply as “The Valley,” it’s a good idea to go beyond the stereotypes and visit a few lesserknown attractions to get a more intimate picture of the 260 square-mile region. We’ve gathered some great locations that fly under the radar in dining, recreation and culture, so you can get a good feel for what The Valley is really all about.

Japanese Garden at Woodley Park

Constructed over a three-year period and dedicated in 1984, the Japanese Garden at Woodley Park in Van Nuys is an oasis of serenity designed by Dr. Koichi Kawana. Ranked tenth out of 300 public Japanese gardens by the Journal of Japanese Gardening, it’s a treasure of the San Fernando Valley complete with a Zen meditation garden, Three Buddhas arrangement of stones, chisen (wet strolling garden with waterfalls), Shoin Building, Crane Island and a Weeping Willow Tree.

Vitello’s

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Iliad Bookshop

So-named because the original location was next to Odyssey Video, the Iliad Bookshop offers over 125,000 titles at its home on Cahuenga Boulevard in North Hollywood, where the 20-yearold bookstore has been located since 2006. Specializing in used books, Iliad Bookshop buys and sells hundreds of books daily and even has a table of bargain books for less than $2 each. There are also rare books for sale, and autographed first editions can run for hundreds - sometimes thousands - of dollars. Regulars are often found scouring its shelves for hidden treasures. The hardest part of a visit to the Iliad is leaving without spending several hours there. +

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Unlv BasketballHappy Holidays Took Off When Jerry Tarkanian Arrived In 1973

By Mike Henle Las Vegas has had its share of new arrivals over the years many of whom fail to deliver on their promises. In the eyes of some, the so-called experts come in driving Cadillacs and smoking cigars before leaving in the back of a Greyhound bus.

However, when Jerry Tarkanian arrived in Las Vegas to take over the UNLV basketball program in 1973, the city discovered a mildmannered and colorful Armenian who didn’t promise much but would deliver big-time.

Known as Tark the Shark, the former Long Beach State University basketball coach accepted the offer to move to the desert; and a boring basketball program at UNLV suddenly underwent a change that would gain the attention of the entire country.

UNLV had just finished a 14-14 season while Tarkanian guided Long Beach State to a 26-3 record and its fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance.

At UNLV, Tarkanian brought with him recruits including center Lewis Brown, forward Jackie Robinson, forward Glenn Gondrezick and

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UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and his towel were synonymous.

forward Eddie Owens taking UNLV to a 20-6 record in his first season.

Long known as “Tumbleweed Tech,” with Tarkanian powering the nitro methane version of run and gun college basketball, UNLV had unknowingly started a surge that would not only attract a massive following but also result in big revenue for the university.

Those UNLV boosters who had journeyed to Southern California to lure Tarkanian to the desert really recognized the man’s worth when UNLV marched to a 29-3 record and a trip to Continued on pg. 50

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During a time long before the three-point shot had been instituted into college basketball, Tarkanian’s teams were shooting from 25 feet, suffocating the opposition’s offense with a pressuring defense that was tireless and averaging more than 107 points per game.

The success of UNLV basketball under Tarkanian’s tutelage continued to soar and was climaxed by the fact that the Running Rebels took the national championship in 1990 with a resounding 103-73 win over Duke in Denver.

When UNLV arrived in Atlanta, there was a fever of fans unlike anything the Southern Nevada school had ever experienced. An estimated 10,000 onlookers showed up for practice to see the team the entire nation was talking about.

Everyone was a fan of Runnin’ Rebel basketball ranging from cab drivers to homemakers and entertainers like Frank Sinatra whose seats on what was known

The Runnin’ Rebels would lose 84-83 to North Carolina in the semi-finals of the 1977 Final Four when Gondrezick broke the nose of center Larry Moffett as the two went after a rebound. The Tar Heels then capitalized on a game-delaying four-corner offense long before the NCAA installed the shot clock and UNLV finished third in the tournament after beating North Carolina-Charlotte in the consolation game.

Indeed, in a city of movers and shakers, Tarkanian shrugged his shoulders and kept moving as attendance soared to continual sellouts at the 6,200 seat Las Vegas Convention Center. UNLV

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“On my recruiting trip to UNLV, we went to as “Gucci Row” was a true roster of the whoseHappy Holidays a Rebel game at the old Convention Center,” who of ‘Vegas entertainment. recalled Stallworth of his visit that resulted in him playing for UNLV from 1985-86. “The Over the years, Tarkanian had slowly created energy was unbelievable. That energy and the a basketball program that accomplished many aura was a major part of what attracted me things. Key, though, was that in a city that is and a lot of other athletes to the university. His almost manic, Tarkanian had managed to attract successes were contagious.” a huge following ranging from every aspect of life ranging from cab drivers to homemakers Suddenly, Las Vegas and its umpteen choices and entertainers. of things to do became Las Vegas and its Runnin’ Rebels. UNLV drew the attention of cab drivers, car salesmen, homemakers and even entertainers like Frank Sinatra.

The entire city was talking about UNLV basketball although Tarkanian seemed to take for granted what he had accomplished.

Fearless, Tarkanian took on the NCAA when it ordered UNLV to suspend him. In October of 1977, a Nevada judge issued an injunction against the NCAA and reinstated the UNLV coach.

It was after the 1991-92 season that Tarkanian parted ways with UNLV after a bitter battle with university president Robert Maxson; and the basketball program hasn’t been the same since.

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UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, right, leans back as attorneys arrive for his court case against the NCAA in a Las Vegas court room.

Football recruit Steve Stallworth visited UNLV and was taken to a Runnin’ Rebel basketball game. He will never forget the trip in January of 1982.

While Tarkanian’s record on the court spoke for itself, it was also his record in the court of law that drew wide respect. While the NCAA continued to hound him, Tarkanian bowed his back, took the college sanctioning body to court in 1992 and settled the case by pocketing $2.5 million in 1998.

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Happy Holidays you could play fast break basketball and his seat on the sideline with one in a courtroom pressure defense at the same time with great in what might have been his own form of entertainment value and effectiveness.” pressure defense.

In addition, the media found Tarkanian a treat to work with. In somewhat of a role as a comic, he always had interesting reactions to everything from recruits to the NCAA and other coaches.

“Tark really did a lot for the community,” said Tom Dye, who began working for the Las Vegas Review-Journal as a sports writer before serving as sports editor from 1979-82. “He loved his players and I have never seen a more exciting basketball team than his power teams of the 1970s that scored more than 100 points a game.

“There have been so many failures in this town and I admit that I was a little skeptical when Tark arrived. But in the end, what would we have done without Tark’s Rebels? The program really took off.”

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Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian with UNLV graduate Kimberlee Meyer at an event to honor the legendary college coach in September of 2013.

“Nobody united this valley like Jerry Tarkanian did when he coached UNLV,” said former KTNV Sports Director Ron Futrell. “There was so much focus on the Rebel game that night in the Thomas and Mack where rich and poor, young and old would come together to cheer for UNLV. It was all because they won, and that was because of Tark.

“The NCAA tournament is not near as much fun without a top-notch Rebel team in the mix, and we haven’t had that since Tark left.”

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Tarkanian died at the age of 84 in February of 2015 after a long illness and Las Vegas mourned the loss of one of the city’s true heroes. With a 30-year coaching record of 761-202, he remains one of the winningest college basketball coaches

in the country.

Long-time Las Vegas resident Tony Cordasco was able to get the lights dimmed on the Las Vegas Strip in honor of Tarkanian and a big gathering at Thomas and Mack drew a memorable gathering that included former players such as Ricky Sobers, Reggie Theus, Chris Herren and Eldridge Hudson, among others, who played for the man who took Las Vegas to another level.

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immediate plans of moving. Buying quality in the So, why exactly do you want to remodel? Do you beginning will keep you from replacing, say, a need more counter space? Do you want a better cheap countertop, within just a few years. flow to your kitchen? Does your kitchen need to be brought into the 21st Century? Express your To get the most for your money, the National reasons to your designer, and then get down to Kitchen and Bath Association recommends the your style. Cut out pictures in magazines, visit following: home expos, take pictures of friends’ homes that Visit a showroom to see exactly what you are you like – anything to let your designer see your buying and inspect quality. taste and style. You will also want to express Have retailers, designers, contractors, etc. visit your needs. Do you have a large family to cook your home. Get a detailed quote in writing. for? Are you a gourmet cook? Do you have a Deposits are usually no more than 25% of the handicap that requires special accommodations? project. Get a written schedule of payments.

Be wary of anyone that asks for full payment up BUDGET … AND STICK TO IT front.

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1701 N. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108 Pet Information

Community Amenities

Pets Up To 25 lbs.

Pet Deposit May Apply

Nearby Best of the West Shopping Center Smith’s Walmart Neighborhood Market Map & Directions

N. Jones

W. Lake Mead

Vegas Dr.

95 • Take exit 80 onto Jones Blvd.

• Turn Right onto N. Jones Blvd.

• In 1.1 miles the destination is on your right.

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(702) 793-2388 • Some Paid Utilities • Disability Access • Mini Van Shuttle Service for Shopping • Independent Living with Planned Activities • Heated Pool & Spa • Cable & Alarm Ready • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Upstairs Units With Vaulted Ceilings • Patio • Pantry • Near US 95 • Free Wifi Available in Office • Income Restrictions Apply

Vintage Desert Rose Office Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday-Sunday CLOSED

Pricing Information

1BR/1BA . . . . . . . . . .537 sq. ft. . . . .From $559 2BR/1BA . . . . . . . . . .720 sq. ft. . . . .From $699 *Prices subject to change; based on availability and qualification of applicant, additional fees may apply. OAC

Move-In Incentives & Information $287.50 Move-In Special on Select Units* Application Fee: Waived If Renter Applies Within 48 Hours Of Tour.

Lease Terms: 12 Months Income Guidelines *Select units. Limited time. OAC.

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Home Improvement & Lifestyle work triangle that fits best. In a large kitchen, LEAVE IT TO THE PROS

an island is great way to keep your appliances When shopping for contractors ask for within a workable distance. references and call them. Visit, if you can. Check Calendar Of Events with your state’s attorney general’s office or When planning, consider your needs within that the Better Business Bureau to see if there are triangle. Do you need a cooking utensil drawer any complaints. Get a number of quotes. Don’t by the stove? Do you need a prep area by the accept a flat price, without knowing exactly Remembering Nevada sink? Do you prefer to have the microwave over what each aspect of the contractor’s job will the stove for easy defrosting? Is there adequate cost – in writing. Give the quote a few days. Not counter space by the refrigerator for groceries? only do you need time to mull over the quote, Because the sink is used more than any other Happy the contractor needs time to properly price his Holidays feature, it should take the center position of the work. Ask about schedules. Know when he can triangle, if possible. start the job and if it gels with your schedule on product arrivals and deadlines.

If you are starting from scratch, now’s the time to think about specialty features, like roll-out Although it is necessary to hire a professional trash cans and under cabinet lighting. Measure for the major renovations, like electrical and your space to get a general idea of what plumbing work, you can save money by doing cabinets you want and where you want them. some projects yourself, such as removing Also, make sure that there is plenty of counter old cabinets or flooring, and painting or space next to any appliance. wallpapering. However, be careful about tearing out walls without knowing where wiring and pipes are located, or removing old insulation, which can contain asbestos. Save on labor costs by removing everything that is in the way of the remodel, keeping the work area clean and accurately scheduling deliveries.

MAKE A PLAN

Believe it or not, there is a simple formula to planning a kitchen. Have you ever noticed that the stove, refrigerator and sink locations are almost predictable, whether the kitchen is L-shaped, U-shaped or galley style?

Preparing food, cooking and cleaning up are the three main functions in the kitchen. The area from the refrigerator to the stove to the sink is known as the “work triangle.” Studies have shown that in the most efficient kitchens, the three legs of the work triangle add up to at least 12 feet but no more than 23 feet. The size and shape of your kitchen will determine the type of

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To extend the life of your kitchen, or any other room you want to tackle, you may want to consider incorporating universal design – features that are versatile enough to accommodate every family member, at every stage of life. Some examples include increasing the size of walk spaces to allow for a wheelchair or installing wing-style faucets handles that don’t require wrist-twisting.

Finally, include the extras in your plan. You may have to move a window seat down to the bottom of your priority list, but at least it’s there, in writing, for a future project. And, you never know. With the right professionals, you may get everything you want and stick to your budget. +

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Harrison Pines Office Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday-Subday CLOSED

Pricing Information

2BR/1BA . . . . . .909 sq. ft. . . . .Starting at $654 *Prices subject to change; based on availability additional fees may apply; pricing and promotions OAC.

Move-In Incentives & Information Move-In Special: Immediate Move In Available, 55+ Community, Free Water, Sewer and Trash, Free on-site Laundry Facilities on every floor

*Available Select Apartment Homes For More Community Information Call

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Pet Information

Pet Friendly. Breed Restrictions Apply • SE HABLA ESPAÑOL $250 One Time Pet Fee • Free Water, Sewer & Trash • Walk-in Showers* • Walk-in Closets & Abundant Storage • Free On-Site Laundry Facilities on Every Floor • Low Impact Fitness Center • Computer Media Lounge Map & Directions • On-site Beauty Salon • Courtyard with outdoor seating Tropicana • Off-site Group Shopping Transportation Provided • Covered Parking Available • Income Restricted Harrison

*Select units. Limited time. OAC.

Community Amenities

5045 Harrison Drive Las Vegas, NV 89120

Eastern

Lease Terms: 12 Months

(702) 851-5872

Hacienda • From US-95/I-515 exit west on Tropicana • Turn left on Harrison Drive.

• The community will be on the right.

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• Horseshoes • Library • Putting Green • RV/Boat Storage • Sauna • Shuffleboard

Nearby • Las Veags Strip • Entertainment

• Shopping • Hospitals

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