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I was with Fader Publishing when we first begin thinking about our concept of Simply 55+ Magazine; from the initial thought, to the drawing board and conference table, then to our very first issue. I can’t adequately express the excitement that came from the full participation of our whole team and the reception the community has given us. It was and still is an amazing thing to be a part of and I am grateful for the experience. I am further grateful for the trust everyone at Fader Publishing and the many people who have advertised with us. Even more importantly I am grateful to you, the readership, for your continued support as you allow us into your homes each month.

It is time for Dan to take some time off… to slow down a little bit. I am happy to introduce Raymond Spencer as the new Advertising Director. I have known and respected Raymond’s work ethic in our industry for a number of years. He is a perfect addition to Fader’s team and I know you will get to know and appreciate his agreeable personality in the months to come.

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Contents June/July 2015 pg 4

From The Staff

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Hiking Safety - Hike of the Month - Bonanza Peak

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Fitting Exercise Into A Busy Schedule

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Let’s Go Ride A Bike

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Cooking With Martha

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Dan The Food Fan

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Farmers Market

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Caring For Our Veterans By Sen. Dean Heller

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Protecting Your Assets

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June Is Homeownership Month By Sen. Harry Reid

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Gov. Sandoval Signs The Care Act

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4th Of July In Las Vegas

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U.S. Army Veteran Gaetano Benza

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Host A 4th Of July Backyard BBQ

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Hiking Safety

by Branch Whitney

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Stay away from water. If a trail turns into a The month of July brings hot temperatures and stream, stay off. – Water is a good conduit for the Monsoon season. The Monsoon season is lightning. another name for the stormy season. Starting If you’re hiking with a group, spread out. – during mid- July and continuing through Lightning can travel from one person to another.

August the Monsoon season is in full force. The southern winds bring moist air from the GulfFinancial Stay away from tall objects (trees). – They are of Mexico into southern Nevada. Once here, frequently struck by lightning. our summer sun heats this moist air causing thunderstorms. Generally, the Monsoon season If you feel charged, squat down on nonstarts in late July and lasts till the first or conductive material. Your backpack is normally a second week of September. good choice.

Auto Unfortunately, storms are more common in the Travel The best rule of thumb is to listen to the mountains. This applies to the mountains in Mt. weather forecast the night before and watch Charleston. Red Rock Canyon is not subject to the sky while hiking. Always have a rain jacket the Monsoon season, but it’s too hot to hike during summer. However, this doesn’t mean you with you when hiking Mt. Charleston during the have to stop hiking. By following the suggestions Monsoon season. Keep it in your daypack so you can’t forget it. Many times during our hikes the below you can have a safe time hiking during Home Improvement & Lifestyle sky looked threatening, but we never felt a drop the monsoon season in Mt. Charleston. of rain or saw a flash of lightning. As always, Calendar Of Events common sense and preparation are the keys.

The main rule is: Be Off The Peaks By Noon.

Calendar Of Events Thunderstorms do not normally start until the afternoon. Get an early start if you are doing a long hike. You can start hiking anytime in Mt. Charleston. There’s no Scenic Loop gate that Remembering Nevada limits access to the trailheads.

If caught in a lightning storm:Happy Holidays Get off of peaks and ridgelines. – They are very exposed and susceptible to lightning strikes.

Stay out of shallow caves. – Ground lightning runs through caves.

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Distance: 10 miles – up and back Elevation gain: 2,300 feet Elevation of Peak: 10,400 feet Time: 5 to 6 hours – up and back hiking time only, not driving time Difficulty: 3 Class: 1 How easy to follow: 2 Children: No

Hike Of The Month Bonanza Peak is a tough trail hike through towering trees and clean air to an elevation of 10,400 feet. The hike is 95% trail with the last bit being a path that leads to the summit. There’s a sign in book in an ammo can where you can sign your name and express your thoughts. Unbelievably, wild horses roam the road and the trailhead. They are not dangerous.

This hike should be attempted by those that hike regularly, who are in good shape, and have done some hikes at elevation (8,000+ feet) recently.

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Do you seem to be busy every minute of every day? Does your schedule have virtually no gaps in it? If so, you may think finding the time to work out is impossible. However, you can’t let busyness be your excuse. Exercise is too important to health to forego. Here are eight ways to fit more exercise into a hectic life.Auto Travel

1. Exercise while watching TV. The key to

fitting more exercise into a busy schedule is to multitask, such as by working out while you entertain yourself. Exercising in front of a TV 3. Take breaks at work. Getting up and moving might seem difficult, but in fact there are many around for even a few minutes at the office can simple exercises you can perform.

Try jumping Home Improvement & Lifestyle have a greater effect on your fitness levels than jacks or running or walking in place. Simple Calendar Of Events you might think. Recent research has indicated body weight exercises, such as sit-ups or pushthat living a sedentary life is terrible for your ups, are also possible, as is a workout with free Calendar Of Events weights. You could also buy an exercise machine health. Such a lifestyle increases your chances of heart disease, obesity and mortality, so simply (such as a stationary bike) and install it in front stretching your legs a little every few hours is of your TV. more valuable than you might think.

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2. Schedule it. If you never find the time

4. Drop some responsibilities. If you really can’t to work out, maybe you should stop thinking find the time to exercise, you might have too about exercise as something you fit intoHappy your Holidays much on your plate. There’s nothing wrong with free time. Since exercise is so critical to good working a little less hard, especially if your work health, it should be one of your top priorities. is so onerous that exercise seems impossible.

Organized, busy people should plan their workouts in advance, so they have no excuse not Plus, you’ll probably feel more relaxed and happy if you have fewer duties. Exercise will to exercise. If it will help, try joining a fitness reduce your stress levels still further. class or some other scheduled activity. Once a routine is set, you’ll find squeezing in exercise is easier than you anticipated.

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Already a runner? Try decreasing your workout time by boosting your speed.

6. Eliminate pointless activities.

Your schedule may incredibly AutobeTravel busy. But, if you examine your life closely, you’ll probably find a variety of time wasters filling up your day. For example, you might spend a few minutes every morning checking your email, though there is no need to do so.

Home Improvement & Lifestyle Many people are semi-addicted to their smart phones. Try putting Calendar Of Events your phone away more often -- or avoiding other time-sink activities -- and you’ll find you have more time to exercise.

8. Find an exercise routine you

enjoy. It’s always easier finding the time for something that’s fun, rather than a painful chore.

Of course, working out is hard; many people don’t enjoy it. The secret is finding a form of exercise you love. Try signing up for a sport you’ve never tried, or attending a new exercise class. Keep looking until you find something you can look forward to.

Busyness is often a good thing -but not if it’s preventing you from exercising. Since you’ll be happier and healthier if you work out regularly, use these tips to fit more exercise into your packed schedule.

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7. Run or bike to work. You have

to go into the office anyway, so why not exercise at Holidays the same Happy time? Of course, you’ll have to live relatively close to your job; but exercising while you commute is a good way to kill two birds with one stone. Plus, since exercise boosts mental energy and lucidity, you might become more productive. Just make sure you have a way to clean up once you get to the office.

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Copa Room, home to the iconic Copa Girls and I love Las Vegas, but there is one part of this the Rat Pack? Gone. How about the Desert Inn, storied town that has always bothered me— the hotel Howard Hughes bought when they we blow up our history. When you’re in the tried to evict him? Gone. Heck, just last month entertainment business (as so much of Las they closed the doors of the Riviera for the final Vegas is) you are always searching for the time. The hotel and casino that stood on that next best thing. More often than not, that Financial ground for over 70 years is about to slip into means discarding the old, worn out, used-tothe desert dust of the past—gone, and soon to be next best thing in favor of the latest flavor.

Remember the Dunes with its 35-foot-tall sultan be forgotten.

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because Las Vegas has a secret known only to a select few and it involves both riding a bike and the casinos we have so casually—and at times not so casually—imploded. Have you ever wondered what happens to all that rubble created once a casino is imploded on the Strip?

What do they do with all that twisted metal and busted concrete? Well, I can’t speak to the twisted metal, but I can tell you what happens to the concrete. It gets a new life on the other side of town as riprap.

The large pieces of cement that are created as a result of an implosion are sent to the Wetland’s washes and weirs. A wash is a channel that is filled with water at certain times of the year, while a weir is a barrier placed across a river that is designed to alter the flow characteristics of the river. Little chunks of history that were once the Aladdin, the Desert Inn, the Dunes, the Castaways, and the Stardust are placed along washes to control erosion or create weirs.

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These cement pieces, called riprap, can be seen when riding a bike along the Outer Wetlands Trail and especially when crossing the bridge near the Wetlands Connector Trail. The riprap not only controls erosion, it also creates habitats for the birds and reptiles who live in the Wetlands.

The Wetlands is probably one of Las Vegas’ best kept secrets, and that’s a shame because it’s a wonderful place to ride a bike. Want to forget you’re living in a desert? Then the Wetlands is the place for you. Not only does it have a series of trails that can be ridden by all types of bikes, there are also some 212 species of water fowl, desert birds, and soaring birds living among the shrub, thickets, Southern cattails, and marshes.

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Vegas. However, if you don’t want to go the Located at the north end of the parking lot, this entire 20 miles, you can simply ride around the 6.3-mile cement and asphalt trail is open only Entertainment outskirts of the park, do a bit of bird watching, to walking, running, and biking.

The trail is not & Food and then turn around and head back. typically crowded, making it one of the best

So if you miss the old Strip, as so many of trails for families. Additionally, when the trail us do, you can still see it—well part of it—as you starts to leave the park—at the large bridge— ride by the rivers, ponds, and streams, enjoying you can simply turn and head back if you don’t all the Wetlands Park has to offer. Oh, and while want to leave the park. The first part of the trail you’re there, say hi to the Sands for me. makes its way through trees and plants, offering Financial a great view of one of the Wetland’s ponds.

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Auto Travel Sometime in the late 1950’s a Safeway butcher and meat manager in Santa Maria, CA, Bob Schutz, experimented with a cut of meat that usually was either cut into chunks of stew meat or ground up as hamburger – one day, they had an overabundance of both and he decided to try it on the spit with the top block sirloins they cooked at the store. His experiment resulted in the discovery of the Tri Tip – a cut of meat with a texture and flavor all its own. And I’m glad he experimented because this is my FAVORITE on the barbecue for the following 2 reasons…1) I don’t grill, so that means my husband John cooks that night and 2) the flavor explosion of the BBQ Tri Tip is 2nd to none.

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1. Purchase a Tri Tip Roast – we have the best luck at Sam’s Club and Costco – but most meat Happy counters carry this cut – ask your butcher if Holidays Time to Barbecue!!! you can’t locate it easily.

2. Purchase Mesquite Wood Chips – trust me on this one…

3. When you are ready to barbecue, our suggestion for a tasty yet simple rub is: Coarse Salt, Garlic Powder and Ground Black Pepper – we don’t measure out the seasonings, but coat the meat generously – to date we have never over seasoned.

Prior to starting your barbecue, soak your mesquite wood chips in water for at least 1/2 hour – the longer the better, John usually soaks them for 1 hour.

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separators, so we can move the coals to either side of the grill and not have it directly below what we are barbecuing.

Once you have your coals ready, place your Tri Tip on the grill and then add the mesquite wood chips you have been soaking evenly to both sides of your charcoal, replace the lid and let the grill take care of the rest.

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John then let’s the Tri Tip cook for 20 minutes, then he turns it over once. Let it cook for another 10 minutes, check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

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your meat – in our experience 140 degrees the meat is medium and 135 degrees is medium rare (which I prefer). Remove the Tri Tip from the grill, wrap it in foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes prior to cutting and serving. When you are ready to serve, it is suggested to cut against the grain. Enjoy!

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Fourth of July Dessert When we were collaborating on our Top 10 Patriotic activities for this issue, the idea to make a flag cake was put on the table, I knew Auto Travel it was something we had to do and share with you! Once again I scoured the Pinterest boards until I found the perfect recipe to try out. This simple yet tasty dessert was fun to make and a hit with all Home Improvement & Lifestyle who tried it! Here we go!!!

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Directions: Make cake as directed on the back of the box for a 9”×13” pan.

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Mix together the boiling water and Jell-o until the Jell-o is completely dissolved. Pour in the cold water and mix well then pour over the cake.

Topping: 1 pound strawberries, cut into triangles 2 cups blueberries (Depending on how big or small they are, the cup size will vary.

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and the atmosphere. The walls are lined with Denny’s, IHOP, and a host of other an eclectic mix of photographs, surfboards, ski contemporary atmosphere food establishments boards and coffee cups from around the world, are an easy place to stop in for breakfast or which I found interesting and entertaining. lunch to eat but, I am a fan of eating at out of Like the local restaurants of the past they have the way places. I often like to dig a little deeper counter seating and tables available. I was and explore; generally seeking out something Home Improvement & Lifestyle located at the counter which I soon knew was other than cookie cutter type restaurants. where the regulars sat and conversed with The Calendar OfCoffee EventsCup Café in Boulder City is just the wait staff. I ordered the Pork Chili Verde such a place!

Calendar Of Events Omelet. The wait staff said this was one of the A short 20-25 minute drive from the Eiffel “The Cup’s” specialties and has been featured Tower and the Manhattan-like skyline of the Las Vegas Strip, I headed into the downtown historic on the Food Network Dives and Dinners. The Verde Omelet is served with tender pork in district in Boulder City. The pink-ish stucco-typeNevada Remembering their famous green chili sauce over the omelet buildings, most of which were built during the and topped with cheddar cheese. The smell was Depression when the town was established as all I needed to know I had ordered something a federal district to house workers building the Happy Holidays special. Bring your appetite proportions are dam, gave me the warm impression of Main generous and served with hash brown potatoes Street USA. I have heard Boulder City called and toast. Oh yeah! This hit the spot…

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If you are looking for an easy get-away from the Heading south on Nevada Hwy I saw a sign with hustle of Las Vegas and want to grab a breakfast a big arrow pointing to The Coffee Cup Café or lunch at a local favorite, the World Famous Great American Food. My stomach reminded Coffee Cup Café in Boulder City is definitely a me that I hadn’t eaten yet and this seemed like place you’ll want to try (Hours are 6-2 Daily). an ideal place to get a wholesome home-style Coupled with a relaxing atmosphere, the downbreakfast. home food and service will remind you that As I put my name in I was told it was 15 to 20 Nevada isn’t all about the lights and glitter. We minute wait. As I waited I never heard anyone are family, community and regular folks who complaining about the wait; it was just the appreciate the same as those in other small opposite people were enjoying Bloody Mary’s communities throughout cites across our nation.+

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www.cartruckcentral.com Elite Auto Dealer (702) 778-5588 2111 Industrial Rd.

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www.hendersonnissan.com Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge 1-877-248-3889 6520 Centennial Center Blvd. • Las Vegas

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United Nissan (702) 430-1263 3025 E. Sahara Ave.

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Baja Auto Sales (702) 832-0801 824 S. Decatur Blvd.

www.bajaautos.com Chapman Chrysler Jeep 1-888-243-2211 930 Auto Show Dr.

www.chapmanchryslerjeep.com Findlay Lincoln (702) 558-8888 310 N. Gibson Rd. • Henderson

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Journey of Hope Riders Arrival

(all ages) Join in the welcoming of Journey of Hope bicycle riders to Las Vegas as they trek across the U.S. raising awareness for people with disabilities.

Call 702-229-4902 for more information.

Tuesday, June 16 Noon Free and open to public.

Mirabelli Community Center 6200 Hargrove Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89107 702-229-6359.

First Creek Hike

Join a Red Rock Canyon Naturalist on a hike along First Creek Trail. This trail works its way across the desert floor and takes us to a small waterfall and grotto. 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 lives in Red Rock Canyon. Easy. 3 miles.

Ages 10+. Limited space/registration required.

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(702) 515-5367 Remembering Nevada Wednesday, Jun 17, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Happy Holidays Las Vegas, NV 89161

Grand Laughs Comedy Show

Paul Scally hosts Grand Laughs Comedy Show every Thursday at Mob Bar inside Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. Scally will be starring in this show every

week acting as host/headliner along with some of the best touring, LA and Vegas Acts.

For More information call 702-7195100 Thursday, June 18, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Free, no cover or drink minimum Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino 206 N. 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Ward 6 Movie in the Park: “Big Miracle”

Bring your blankets or folding chairs. A food truck will be available.

Call 702-229-6154 for more information.

Friday, June 19 7:30 pm Free and open to the public.

Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre 7101 N. Buffalo Drive at Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas, NV. 89131

15th Annual Juneteenth Festival

(all ages) Juneteenth is a festival of families coming together to celebrate achievement, education, art, commerce, health and wellness, and, of course, to feed your soul. Sponsored

by Rainbow Dreams Educational Foundation and the city of Las Vegas.

For more information call 702-5969610 or 702-229-3514, or visit www.June19lv.com Friday, June 19, 2015 5 to 9 pm Free and open to the public.

Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park 720 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV. 89107

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Sinatra Sings Sinatra – The Centennial Celebration is a one of a kind multimedia experience. In stories, photos, videos and songs, Frank Sinatra Jr. delivers first-hand recollections of life on and off stage with his iconic father.

The Sinatra legend began growing from the first hits with the big bands of Harry James and Tommy Dorsey to the Voice, as he became know in 1946 that made the bobbysoxers swoon. In later years he became known as The Chairman of the Board and eventually, Ol’ Blue Eyes, but who was the man?

This show explains it all with excerpts from his films, rare family photos and insights into the world’s greatest entertainer that can only come from his son.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Saturday, June 20, 2015 7:30p.m. $29-$115 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

The A, B, C & Ds of Medicare Info Session

Join us for an afternoon of helpful information as volunteers from Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (NV SHIP) provide free assistance, counseling and education with respect to many problems that seniors encounter regarding Medicare, supplemental health insurance and long-term care options. Learn about eligibility and benefits for Medicare programs such as Part D enrollment, prescription durg benefit plan, general Medicare coverage and limitations, assistance with claims, requests for reconsiderations, and appeal processes for Medicare and Medigap.

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702-507-3400 Monday, June 22, 3 pm Free LVCCLD-Clark County Library Small Conference Room Clark County Library, 1401 East Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119

6:30 to 8:45 pm Cost: $4 per person per week at the door.

Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, NV 89107 702-229-6383.

Calico Basin Hike

The Miss Nevada competition serves as a preliminary to the prestigious Miss America pageant. The Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization’s purpose is to change lives and positively influence Nevada’s young women. The organization proudly offers academic and community service-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies, provides a forum for young women to showcase their talents, encourages civic-mindedness and eloquence, supports STEM initiatives and empowers young women to strive for excellence. Holding themselves to the highest standards, contestants inspire others and serve as positive role models throughout their communities.

The Miss America Organization is one of the largest providers of scholarships to women in the world. Each year the organization offers millions of dollars in scholarships to its contestants and is honored to promote what the four points of the Miss Nevada and Miss America crowns symbolize: style, scholarship, service and success.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Friday, June 26, 2015 7:00p.m.

Saturday, June 27, 2015 2:00p.m. $25 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

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.

Moderate. 3-4 miles. Ages 10+.

Limited space/registration required.

For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

(702) 515-5367 Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing

(ages 8+) Have an evening of fun learning international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. No need to bring a partner.

For more information, call 702732-4871 or go online to www. ethnicexpresslasvegas.org.

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Annaleigh Ashford: Lost In The Stars

Annaleigh Ashford comes to Las Vegas with an evening of song, story, and sequin in her critically acclaimed cabaret, Lost in the Stars. With songwriter and music director Will Van Dyke and the Whiskey 5 band, Lost in the Stars celebrates the classic cabaret with an eclectic mix of music from the disco days of Donna Summer to a singa-long of Alanis Morrisette. After this glossy and glittery evening, you will be sure to get Lost in the Stars.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00p.m.

Sunday, June 28, 2015 2:00p.m. $49-$65 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Moapa Madness

You won’t believe who is coming to Moapa!! 2 days of free concerts! On July 3rd LeAnn Rimes with special

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guest Brandy Clark, and on July4th Bret Michaels with special guest Uncle Remembering Nevada Kracker. We’re expecting over 100,000 people each day, so come early get your spot and tailgate all day.

Happy Holidays Bring a blanket and picnic on the over 4600 sqft of grass area. There will be vendors with food, drinks, and you can even buy your own fireworks and shoot them off yourself in our designated area. The fireworks show will be a solid 20 minutes in length and will be put on by professionals that will dazzle you with an amazing show that shouldn’t be missed.

For more information call (702) 8642600 Friday, July 3rd- 2015 7:30pm Special guest 9:30pm Headliner Saturday, July 4th 2015 7:30pm special guest 9pm fireworks 930pm Headliner The concerts are free.

Parking is $10 per car Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza Valley of Fire Highway and I-15, (exit 75) Moapa, NV 89025

The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade

You’re invited to show your colors at The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade taking place Saturday, July 4.

This time-honored tradition allows friends, family and neighbors to gather for a good old-fashioned hometown parade through the streets of

Summerlin!

The parade begins at 9 AM and travels along flag-lined streets from Hillpointe and Hills Center, along Village Center Circle and concludes at Trailwood Drive. Arrive early to get a prime viewing area along the route.

For more information on The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, call The Summerlin Council at 702.341.5500 07/04/2015 9:00 am Free Hills Center Drive 1910 Spring Gate Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89134

Boulder City Damboree Celebration

Enjoy a fun-filled 4th of July day of activities celebrating the Boulder City Damboree “Wings of Freedom”.

Activities include the Rotary Pancake Breakfast at Bicentennial Park, a parade down Nevada Highway, a water play zone for kids, a water zone, midway booths, flag raising, entertainment coin toss, games, contests and so much more! Don’t miss the 9pm Fourth of July fireworks show! Damboree Celebration 67th ANNUAL Boulder City Damboree Celebration “Great Americans: The Next Generation” For more information, please visit the website at www.bcnv.org/events Saturday July 4th, 2015 9am; Parade 10am - 11pm; carnival & entertainment 9pm; fireworks show PARADE BEGINS at Colorado St., down Nevada Hwy. to Fifth St., to Broadbent Not That Old And Loving It!

Memorial Park at Avenue B & 6th St. Festivities At Broadbent Memorial Park Located at 1301 5th St. Boulder City, NV 89005

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Henderson Fourth of July Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day in Henderson with great live entertainment and the time-honored traditional fireworks display. Pack your favorite blanket and come out to enjoy a night of family fun and concessions.

Local high school clubs and groups will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, sno-cones and ice-cream, with all proceeds benefiting the school. Spend your July 4th holiday with us!

For additional information, please call 702-267-2171.

Saturday July 4, 2015 6 PM - 9:15 PM. Fireworks Show at 9PM Free Mission Hills Park 551 East Mission Hills Drive Henderson, NV 89002

Liberty Festival

Pahrump is known for its spectacular oooh’s and ahhh’s fireworks show.

It is one of the longest displays of fireworks you will ever see.

Celebrate our freedom with a day in the park and enjoy great food, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, beer garden, bounce house and more.

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Super Summer Theatre: Bye Bye Birdie

Super Summer Theatre is more than a show, it is an experience! Come out and enjoy “theatre under the stars”.

For more information go to www. supersummertheatre.org/ticketinformation.

July 8 – 25.

Gates open at 6. Show begins at 8 Tickets $12.95 in advance, Kids 5 and under FREE. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park 6375 NV-159, Blue Diamond, NV 89004

DIRTY DANCING — THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” ” Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 July 14-19, 2015 $29-$139 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Panties In A Twist

Panties, a jam packed, high energy 90 minute set, features 12 of their funniest female sketches. A hilarious cast of comediennes perform the sketches, including a few musical parodies, and features hysterical audience interaction.

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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.

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

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

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Chief among them is the VA disability claims backlog. I took the lead on the Veterans Affairs’ Committee to reduce the average wait time for Nevada veterans’ benefit claims by spearheading the Senate VA Backlog Working Group. While the wait time has improved from 478 days to 257 days, it is still far from the 125 days that the VA has promised, and it remains one of the longest wait times in the nation. This is unacceptable, and until the backlog is eliminated, I won’t back down.

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I also believe the VA must look to the future and better prepare for the rise in number of women veterans. Today, nearly 2.3 million women are veterans of military service. As I mentioned, here in Nevada we have 27,000 of them. That’s why I teamed with Senator Patty Murray of Washington, a Democrat, on legislation to make sure privacy and security in VA medical facilities are up to par and that each facility offers a full range of services to ensure female veterans are receiving proper care.

While I work hard to make these goals a reality, I want to be of help to any Nevada veteran facing difficulties in working with their local VA services. Either my staff or I would be happy to assist you. To reach my Las Vegas office, please call (702) 388-6605. I will continue to fight for our veterans until they receive the care they deserve. +

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Seven years after the devastating housing In addition, I supported funding for services downturn in Nevada, communities all across our that cater specifically to seniors’ needs, such state continue to recover. During the housing Happy Holidays as $800,000 for Senior Lifeline, which delivers collapse, I fought to stop foreclosures and keep a wide range of social services to seniors in Nevada’s families in their homes. I worked Clark County; $200,000 for the Henderson to curb predatory lending practices, increase Senior Center to provide diabetes screening, housing counseling services and resources, and education and counseling programs for seniors; shepherded the passage of legislation to prevent and $150,000 to develop a senior center in Las financial crises like the one in 2008 from Vegas. These services provide our seniors with occurring again. the vital support they need to maintain a life of dignity and comfort. I encourage you to learn My role as the Senate Democratic Leader has more about the services provided through my allowed me to direct funds back to the state for office by viewing the “Services for Nevadans” a variety of housing projects and services that section on my website, reid.senate.gov. will directly benefit Nevada seniors. In 2009, I supported more than $7 million in grant funding These essential programs help to ensure our for Nevada HAND, Inc. to build 50 housing units seniors are well taken care of and help our for low-income Nevada seniors. In 2010, more communities continue to develop. I remain than $680,000 were allocated to the Silver Sky committed to fighting for Nevada to ensure that at Desert Springs Affordable Senior Assisted our seniors have access to basic necessities and Living Project. These projects are designed to a place to call home. + give seniors independence, as well as a way to avoid costly and premature nursing home placement.

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More than 500,000 unpaid family caregivers and their loved ones will get some much needed help, as the bill known as the CARE Act (SB177) was signed into law by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in early May. The new law strengthens communication between hospitals and family caregivers, ensuring a designated caregiver is notified when a loved one is discharged or transferred, and receives instruction on any after-care required at home – such as managing prescriptions or dressing wounds.

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take care of loved ones at home – strengthening the ability of parents, spouses and other loved ones to continue to live independently, and dramatically reducing the likelihood of costly hospital readmissions.

A recent AARP survey of 800 Nevada registered voters age 45 and older shows that most have either had experience as family caregivers (53 percent), or believe they are likely to be caregivers in the future (51 percent), and they are strongly in favor of measures to help improve supports for family caregivers. In addition to assisting with daily living tasks like transportation, errands and bills, more than 70 percent of Nevada caregivers also perform Not That Old And Loving It!

complex medical tasks – often with little or no training. Nevada’s unpaid family caregivers provide more than 348 million hours of care, valued at about $4 billion annually.

Current or past caregivers responding to the survey report feeling stressed emotionally (66 percent). Nine in 10 current and past Nevada caregivers say it is important for them to continue to provide care for their loved one so that they can keep living independently in their own home.

Seventy-six percent say it is extremely or very important for there to be more resources and training for family caregivers.

That’s why AARP Nevada and more than 50 organizations statewide - from business and civic groups and faith-based organizations, to health professionals and diseasespecific advocacy groups - buoyed the CARE Act to its ultimate passage in the legislature. The new law provides for common sense steps when a loved one is hospitalized: Requiring hospitals to note a patient’s designated family caregiver in the medical record, notify the caregiver of discharge or transfer plans, and demonstrate or instruct the caregiver in any after-care required at home.

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measures can make the difference between a successful transition home and a return trip to the hospital, or worse.

The law will take effect on January 1, 2016.

“The widespread, bi-partisan support for the CARE Act underscores the universal impact family caregivers have on the health and wellbeing of all Nevadans,” said Hilarie Grey, interim state director of AARP Nevada. “We thank Governor Sandoval, Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Joe Hardy, the Nevada Hospital Association and all the members of the Nevada Legislature for recognizing and supporting family caregivers and their loved ones.”

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LAS VEGAS Fremont Street Experience 4th of July Concert Celebrate 4th of July underneath the Viva Vision canopy at Fremont Street Experience with UFC International Fight Week and the Rock of Vegas summer concert series (Artist line-up to be announced).

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Las Vegas 4th of July Fireworks 2015 Caesars Palace Las Vegas Fireworks Show As part of Caesars Palace July 4th Celebration, on July 4, 2015 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, will have an Independence Day fireworks display.

Fireworks by Grucci will be shot from the hotel’s Roman Tower beginning at 9:15 p.m. The best views will be from the Las Vegas Strip at the front fountains of Caesars Palace.

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The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower This year, The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower will present its annual citywide fireworks display and “Independence Pool Party” on Friday, July 4, 2015. The worldfamous Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. will produce a display that will be launched from the Stratosphere’s North parking garage and visible anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley. The display will start at 9 p.m. and will be 10 minutes in duration.

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As part of the Mandalay Bay Summer Concert Series, Mandalay Bay will light up the sky this Home Improvement 4th of July with a dazzling display of fireworks & Lifestyle and a musical performance by the famed band Calendar Of Events 311. Guests will be treated to 311’s hits, classics and rarities on July 3 & 4. Watch the Calendar sky aboveOf Events The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade Mandalay Bay Beach light up red, white and You’re invited to show your colors at The blue with spectacular fireworks following the Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade taking place show on both nights.

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Celebrate our freedom with a day in the park and enjoy great food, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, beer garden, bounce house and more.

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SAN DIEGO The USS Midway Museum’s Annual 4th of July Celebration The USS Midway Museum’s annual 4th of July celebration, attended by 4,000 people, is the biggest family party in town! Fortunate attendees to this annually sold-out celebration watch the spectacular “Big Bay Fireworks” show from the flight deck! And, the Midway is perfectly positioned. It’s the closest venue to the four barge locations from which the fireworks are launched, offering the best view of the largest fireworks show on the West Coast.

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Midway’s originally produced music track orchestrated for the fireworks show attracts local radio stations which broadcast in real time for the enjoyment of local listeners. It’s a patriotic celebration with plenty to do and see in honor of our nation’s birthday.

For More information please contact (619) 5449600 Or visit…www.midway.org/july-4th Saturday, July 4th 2015 Tickets on sale June 8,2015 Preliminary Schedule of Events: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -- Regular museum hours and operations.

6 p.m. -- Flight Deck doors open for the West Coast’s largest Independence Day celebration!

6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. -- Onboard Activities: food concessions, face painting, bar services, bounce houses, media booths, and more!

7:00 p.m. -- Official welcome by local media partner talent and USS Midway representative 7:30 p.m. -- USO Show - A nostalgic and thrilling performance that will fill the atmosphere with pride and patriotism in celebration of our nation’s birthday.

8:00 p.m. -- “Countdown Concert”- Live entertainment and dancing.

9:00 p.m. -- Big Bay Fireworks Show Spectacular - A heart pounding fireworks display set to patriotic music!

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U.S. Army Veteran, Now 90, Survived The Beaches Of Normandy 71 Years Ago Gaetano Benza, 90, with sand from Normandy.

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Gaetano Benza is among the remaining war heroes now living in Southern Nevada.

“I was in water up to my chest,” recalls Benza, who had to carry a weapon over his head while heading into war to take on the Germans.

Now a spry 90 years of age, Benza lives comfortably in his North Las Vegas home, which is filled with memories of his years as a young soldier who rose to become a T Corporal in the United States Army.

Benza was just 16 years old when World War II broke out in 1941. On June 6, 1944, a then 19-year-old Benza was among the soldiers with the 505th Port Battalion invading the beaches of Omaha, Normandy to take on the Germans

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“We were so sea sick after the boat ride from Plymouth, England,” recalled Benza, a babyfaced youngster was about to grow up quickly in what was a major real life challenge. “The water was terrible and it was rough.”

Benza will never forget the sergeant in charge yelling at the troops to keep their guns high.

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“He kept telling us that if we dropped our weapon it was of no use to us,” he recalled. “I had three clips of ammunition on one side and grenades on my other side.”

When adding in the weight of his clothing, boots and a backpack, the challenges were immense.

“Once you jumped into that water, you were weighted down,” Benza said of that moment 71 years ago. “I made it and we dug in once we reached the beach. We stayed there a couple of days before the infantry pushed the Germans back. Once the Germans were pushed back about 15-20 miles, we dug our foxhole with two men in each foxhole.”

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“Cold food was all we had,” said Benza, an Italian born in Brooklyn, N.Y. “I used to trade my vegetable for spaghetti because I was brought up on spaghetti and that’s all I knew.”

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their life like the one Benza had decades ago.

“I was scared to death and I wasn’t the only one; everyone was scared,” Benza recalled.

“We didn’t know what it was like to brush your teeth, shower, or change our clothes. You couldn’t have a shower in those four months.

“In fact, we used to take our shirts off, splash them with water and wipe ourselves down.”

When the British Mulberry pier appeared on the beaches at the end of September, the long stretch out into the channel signaled leaving Normandy.

“We went to Le Harve, France where we took over an abandoned German camp,” Benza recalled. “The American engineers had fixed it up. For the first time in four months, we could take a shower, brush our teeth and maybe shave.”

Benza returned to the United States in December 1945.

“When the war was over, they put us on a captured German liner, a troop ship, for the ride home,” he said. “It took us 11 days to get back to Scotland and another four days to get to New York.”

At the port in New York, Benza heard his name being paged.

“I had to go to a mid ship,” he said. “When I got to there, I ran into my mother’s brother, who was a Navy Lieutenant in full dress. He told me that my mother was at the end of the gang plank.

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While it’s been long time since those days when Benza was a young man then, he will never forget arriving home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 17.

“It was the first time I had seen home in three years,” he said now. “Making it ever better was that it was just before Christmas.”

Benza joins other remaining military members of the U.S. military every five years. The first time was in 1965 while the last gathering in England before going to France was with the Stephens Ambrose Historical Tours group last June on what was called “Operation Overload 70th Anniversary June 2014 Tour.”

“I went with a group from South Carolina,” recalled Benza. “We met in Normandy and I’d say all together, there were about 200 World War II veterans that included tank people, pilots, infantry and all of the rest of the units.”

Benza can’t help but notice that each trip includes fewer friends.

“There’s not many of us left,” he says softly.

A professional barber, Benza remains busy cutting hair. He also goes to the gym at least once a week.

“I’m a guy who never gives up,” he said.

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Advance planning is what will put your 4th of July gathering over the top. Just a little preparation will go a long way toward eliminating last-minute chaos. First decide on how many people to invite and make a list of names. If there will be a large number, consider having everyone bring a side dish or dessert to keep one or two people from having to prepare all of the food. Make a note next to each name what food item will be brought. You don’t want everybody bringing potato salad. Another thing to consider is seating for everyone. Extra lawn chairs and long, folding tables are great to have on hand. Lastly, if it will be an all-day party, make sure that you have plenty of coolers full of bottled water on hand.

Decorations

Decorating for a 4th of July party is a snap.

You don’t have to go overboard with elaborate decorations and it’s easy to find store-bought plates, napkins, tablecloths, etc. in the traditional colors of red, white, and blue. Streamers and

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Decide what kind of meat you will put on the pit. Make sure and make your purchases ahead of time and store them in the freezer. Beef brisket, pork ribs, hamburgers, and hot dogs are all popular choices for 4th of July barbecues.

Other food should be kept very simple. Think convenience foods like chips and dip, finger foods like deviled eggs or corn on the cob, and fresh fruit such as watermelon. Remember, it’s hot outside so the easier the better.

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