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We hope your summer is going well and are able to take advantage of the fabulous summer trips we’ve been featuring. This has been a unique summer with record heat in June that melted us away. July has seemed mild compared to June coupled along with monsoon season coming early. Remember to check out our savings page 62, new deals have been added. Please send in any deals/savings that you feel would benefit our readership to 55+ at 1176 Center Point Drive Henderson, NV 89074.

This month we have an article written by Oscar Goodman regarding the value of tourism in southern Nevada that is very interesting and includes information so that you can join in to promote our great city and become a Las Vegas host committee ambassador. We look forward to anyone sharing their adventures this summer on our summer getaways. Here at Simply 55+ we appreciate your feedback, positive or negative, to improve our publication at simply55.com.

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Contents August / September 2015 pg 4

From The Staff

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Hike of the Month - Bristlecone Trail

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Keep Diabetes Under Control

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Let’s Go Ride A Bike - Beat The Summer Heat

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Cooking With Martha - Homemade Ice Cream

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Calendar Of Events

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Farmers Market

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Nevada’s Newest National Monument By Sen. Harry Reid

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Abandonment Of Elderly Is A Crime

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Knowing Your Benefits By Sen. Dean Heller

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AARP Study Of Nevada Family Care Givers

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The Value Of Tourism By Oscar Goodman

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Driving The Coast LA To Monterey

pg 56

Remembering Nevada - Jim Marsh

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Hike of the Month

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Calendar Of Events Calendar Of Events and scrambling over boulders. It takes skill and I thought I would do something different in this determination, since there are no trails. His article and profile a couple of senior hikers that favorite hike is Bridge Mountain in Red Rock I have hiked with over the years. I believe you Canyon. Ted has survived shoulder surgery on will find their stories inspirational.Remembering Nevada both shoulders and a back surgery.

The first hiker is Ted Williams. Ted was born Ted hikes to meet interesting people, stay in in Denver, CO, and has a PhD in Electrical Happy Holidays shape, the challenges, and to help others make and Computer Engineering. He retired from dramatic changes in their lives. Ted is a leader teaching at the University of Arizona in 1987. for the 52 Peak Club here in Las Vegas. This is Ted first started hiking at the tender age of 14 the elite hiking club that helps its members get in CO. He has hiked his entire life along with walking every day. Ted hikes two to three times into great shape and overcome their fears. Ted and other leaders help members of the 52 Peak per week. His hikes range from four miles to Club achieve their goals.

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Ted’s advice to new hikers is, “Start at your current level. Stay positive and go with those who stretch your horizons. Nothing this challenging comes without an occasional setback. Keep focused on the longer-term.

The rewards in terms of your health and outlook will be well worth the effort.” Ted is 76 and still going strong. He is a 53er. Hikers earn the title of 53er by climbing the most challenging 52 peaks around the Las Vegas area. It entails hiking over 300 miles and climbing over 120,000 feet, that’s more than 8,000 flights of stairs.

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Rita Wagner is our second hiker. Born in Innsbruck Austria, Rita has lived in the United States for 50 years. She lived in Dana Point, Entertainment CA, for a number of years surfing and enjoying& the ocean. Professionally she was an Oncology nurse for 20 years.

Hike of the Month: Bristlecone Trail is best done in the fall when the leaves are changing. It’s a loop hike that Food does not have a lot of elevation gain, which is good for beginners. Of course, you do not have to do the entire loop. It’s well marked and easy to follow.

Rita started hiking when her husband of Hike: Bristlecone Trail 41 years passed away. She has only been hiking for five years, but immediately became Trailhead: Upper parking lot at Las Vegas Ski Financial addicted to it. Her first peak was Kraft and Snowboard Resort - marked Mountain in Red Rock Canyon. Since that Distance: 5 miles — round trip hike her rock scrambling skills have improved Auto Travel Elevation gain: 600 feet tremendously. Her favorite hike is White Time: 3 to 4 hours – round trip Pinnacle Peak in Red Rock.

Difficulty: 1 Rita’s advice to new hikers is don’t quit after How easy to follow: 1 your first hike. She says, “On my first hike I Home Improvement & Lifestyle Children: Yes was scared of exposure and rock scrambling Simply Savers Fees: None was difficult. I changed my mindset and started thinking I needed to push myself to try a little Feedback Best season: Summer and early fall harder and get to higher peaks.” She feels with the help of great hiking leaders and other fellow Driving directions: From Las Vegas take U.S. hikers, any beginner can accomplish great hikes 95 north 28 miles to State Route 156. Go left and enjoy the beauty of the peaks.

Calendar Of Events (west) on 156 and drive 18 mile to the end of the road at Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Calendar the Of Events Rita was the first female 53er. She obtained Resort. Park at the far (west) end of the goal at the age of 73 on May 4th, 2012. Since parking lot. The marked trailhead is on the west then she has gone onto many other adventures side. The kiosk is located within the first 25 such as canyoneering, climbing Mt. Whitney (the Remembering Nevada yards of the start of the trail. + highest peak in the lower 48 states) and rock climbing.

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Eat A Healthy And Balanced Diet To Keep Diabetes Under Control Entertainment & Food the problem is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin, which is the hormone that controls the body’s levels of blood glucose. The body’s internal organs can be seriously damaged if the levels of blood glucose Financial rise too high, so daily injections or oral doses of insulin are taken to keep them at a normal level.

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Those with both types of diabetes will benefit Calendar Of Events from eating a diet that is balanced. People who have Type 1 diabetes should eat from a Calendar Of Events wide range of vegetables to ensure they are The number of people being diagnosed with getting plenty of nutrients. When deciding diabetes is growing, partly because people are what vegetables to eat, a good trick is to put as living longer than ever before, but also because many different colors on your plate as possible.

Remembering people are carrying considerably more weight Nevada You should also include food in your diet that than they should and are exercising less. But contain unsaturated fats and these include oily there is a way people can help themselves to fish (salmon, mackerel), vegetables (avocados) limit and control their diabetes and thatHappy is by Holidays and nuts. Avoid ready-made meals, as these eating a healthy and balanced diet. will often have high levels of salt and sugar, and keep processed meats to a minimum.

The different types of diabetes There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is sometimes known as insulindependent diabetes and often develops before a person reaches 40. With Type 1 diabetes,

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down, as is making sensible choices about the foods you put on your plate. For example, blood sugar levels are dramatically affected by carbohydrates, such as potatoes, rice and pasta.

For many, these are food staples and eliminating them from the diet would be difficult. Instead, swap them for slow-release carbohydrates, also known as complex carbohydrates. This would mean eating wholemeal bread instead of white, swapping white rice for brown, and eating wholemeal pasta. However, low-carb diets can lead to hypoglycemia, so it is advisable to consult your doctor before embarking on such a diet plan. You will also want to limit your sugar intake, so cut down on fizzy drinks and fruit juices and drink water and herbal teas instead.

Exercise to keep weight down

people find exercise either boring or difficult, but exercise need not mean grinding away in a dance class or pounding the pavement on an intensive run. You can build more exercise into your daily life simply by walking to the shops rather than driving or walking up the stairs rather than taking the lift. Any exercise that gets your heart working harder is good for you and, when combined with a healthy eating plan, will help to keep your weight down to a manageable level.

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If mornings aren’t your cup of tea, perhaps you Whew! It’s hot out there and we still have a should try a night ride. Many of the bike trails ways to go before the cool winter air returns to Remembering Nevada around the valley are well lit; allowing you to our valley. So what can you do if you’re dying ride in the cooler evening hours after the sun to get on your bike and just can’t wait until the has dipped behind our mountains to the west. digits turn from triple back to double? Well, I Of course you don’t have to limit your evening have two suggestions. The first is to change Happy Holidays rides to those trails with light posts. You are the hours you ride. One of my favorite times to free to ride most of the trails around the valley, ride is early in the morning when the residents even at night. If you do choose to ride at night, of Vegas valley are just beginning to wipe the you will need to make sure you have the proper previous night’s sleep out of their collective equipment. That means lights on your bike in eyes. The air is cool and fresh and the sky is both the front and back. Just like a car, the a crisp bright blue, filling the day with endless lights used in the front should be white and possibilities. I’ve also found it to be a great way bright enough to allow you to see the trail well to gain a fresh perspective on our fair city.

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ahead of you. The light or lights in the back should be red and blinking and it is a good idea to have a light on the bike itself as well as on your person. Just hook it onto your hydration pack or helmet. Red lights are used so as not to blind anyone behind you with a bright white light and blinking lights are used because they are better at catching attention.

Another way to stay cool when riding is to choose trails that pass by parks and other types of greenery. Grass, though getting hard to find in our valley, cools things down considerably and trails that pass by parks or areas landscaped with trees and shrubbery tend to be much cooler than trails that pass through the desert.

Here are my suggestions for trails that will help you beat the summer heat:

Paseo Verde Trail The Paseo Verde trail passes no less than three parks and when you’re not passing a park, you’re often riding right under a canopy of trees. The trail is also lit in many areas, making for a perfect nighttime ride.

Additionally, this asphalt trail is just charming.

It is decorated with established plants, grass, and trees and there is even a rose garden on part of the trail.

Amaragosa Trail The Amargosa trail snakes its way behind and between many different communities, using land that would otherwise be left vacant. The trail passes a couple of small parks and is well landscaped, which keeps the trail cooler than other trails. It also has lights in several areas. Unlike many of the Green Valley trails, this trail is actually divided into several Continued on pg. 16

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endar Of Events Remember, no matter what time you ride, it’s sections requiring you to travel on some streets Calendar Of Events important to remember to take water—even to make the connections. at night. Just because the sun has gone down doesn’t mean dehydration is no longer a factor.

Pueblo Park Trail While the Pueblo Park trail Be sure to take plenty of water on your ride is not very long, it is a great place to ride Remembering Nevada and don’t let the summer heat keep you from with the family. This hidden trail is one of the getting out there and riding. most beautifully landscaped in all of Las Vegas and it winds its way around a series of parks Paul W. Papa is a bike nestled in a functioning desert arroyo between Happy Holidays enthusiast and the author of communities. By the way, a desert arroyo is a Best Bike Rides Las Vegas. natural wash, or a normally dry gulch, that can When not out on the trails, fill with water after sufficient rain. This trail is he can be found at www. heavily used and populated by all manner of paulwpapa.com. wildlife.

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July was National Ice Cream month and with the temperatures being what they are as we continue on in these hot summer months, ice cream has become a staple in my household. Growing Home Improvement & Lifestyle up, my parents bought a hand crank ice cream maker complete with rock salt and I have fond memories of my older brothers and how Simply they would love to crank the handle so we could all enjoy Savers homemade ice cream.

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When machine starts to labor or shut off, remove the dasher and drain water.

Fill with more ice and salt. Cover with a towel and let harden. * For fruit ice cream such as strawberry or peach: 2 cups sliced fresh fruit covered with 1 cup sugar. Add to mixture before whole milk, and mix well.

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Some of the finest Gourmet Food Artisans join the market lineup as well. Throughout the season, the market hosts cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to the ecological stewardship and farmers and artisan tasting events. The Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm under the Pavilion.

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8/22 – Annie 8/29 – Honey I Shrunk the Kids 9/5 – Cinderella 9/12 – Wreck It Ralph 9/19 – Paddington For more information or to register for a program, please call 702-564-8595 Every Saturday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free The District at Green Valley Ranch 2225 Village Walk Drive, Henderson, NV 89052

produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces,nuts, handmade modern craft, artisans & more! For more information or to register for a program, please visit http://www.fresh52.com/ Every Sunday, August 16 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Free Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern, Henderson, NV 89123

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Legends and myths of Kokopelli live on through rock art and stories left behind by peoples whose lives were lived but not documented. Meet Donald Ensenbach, author of Kokopelli: Dream Catchers of an Ancient, Shadows Through a Spirit Window and Whispering Winds Remember, who will answer your questions and sign copies of his books. All ages. No registration required. For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

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The Fresh 52 Farmers & Artisan Market is a lively, friendly, open air market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate their community.

Every Sunday morning the market features choice vendors with organic & pesticide/chemical free seasonal

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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. For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, September 1 2015 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, September 8 2015 8:00p.m. $25-35 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou

Join us every Tuesday for this ongoing free film series featuring a different theme each month. August’s theme is: Stanley Donen, King of the Hollywood Musical Movies are shown in the Main Theater. The August schedule is as follows: August 18 Singing in the Rain Stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor. August 25 Damn Yankees starring the original Broadway cast. For more information or to register for a program, please call (702) 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org August 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm August 25 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free Not That Old And Loving It!

Clark County Library 1401 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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 highest quality of entertainment.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015 10:30.m.

Wednesday, Sept 23, 2015 10:30.m. $20-25 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Free Movies at Town Square

Free movies will be shown at The Green at Town Square every Thursday night in June, July and August! It is first come, first serve so get there early for a spot. Bring chairs and blankets.

The movies begin at dusk. Aug 20th Cinderella. For more information, please call 702-269-5001 Thursday, August 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free Town Square 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89119

Free Wine Tasting at Oil and Vine

Enjoy free wine tasting at Oil and Vine, at The District at Green Valley Ranch, from 6 to 8 pm every Thursday.

Oil and Vine of Las Vegas, proudly offers you “Food and Drink for the Heart”. In addition to our fresh olive oils, distinctive vinegars, boutique wines and natural gourmet foods, we’re proud to contribute toward our customers’ health and beauty with our essential oils under the guidance of our experienced in-house Aesthetician.

Oil and Vine − Food and Drink for the Heart. For more information, please call (702) 467-0909 or 702-564-8595 Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Every Thursday, August 20 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free The District at Green Valley Ranch 2235 Village Walk Drive, Suite 151 Henderson, Nevada, 89052

Summer Screen Free Movies

Downtown Summerlin Summer Screen presents free family friendly movies under the stars every Thursday evening from June 4 – August 27. Admission is free, bring your own blanket or chairs.

Show times begin at sundown and movies will take place on Park Centre Drive near CREAM. Come early to reserve your spot and get your snacks!

Activities and fun for the whole family.

Movie schedule: August 20: How to Train Your Dragon 2 August 27: Guardians of the Galaxy For more information, please call 702-832-1000 Thursday, August 20 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm August/September 2015 Simply55+ 25

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Tailgate Talks

Meet a naturalist at one of these popular Scenic Drive stops: Calico 1, Willow Springs or Pine Creek. Learn about wildlife and geology and get your questions answered as you enjoy the beautiful vistas of Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. All ages.

No registration necessary.

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

(702) 515-5367 Friday, Aug 21, 2015 Free Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Summer Blood Drive

The need for blood is constant in our hospitals and emergency centers, yet only three in 100 people donate on a regular basis. Be the one who helps stabilize the local supply for our community by donating blood.

Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, please visit the United Blood Services website at bloodhero. com and use code flamingolib. Cosponsored: United Blood Service Blood drive will be held in the Large Conference Room.

For more information, please call (702) 507-3400 Aug 22, 2015 11:00am – 4:30pm Free Las Vegas Clark County

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Pine Creek Canyon Hike

A hike into a botanically diverse area that has its own micro climate. This is considered to be one of the most beautiful canyons in Red Rock. We will visit the remains of the 1922 Wilson homestead and see ponderosa pine trees growing about 2,000 feet below their normal range. Ages 7+. Easy to moderate hike of 2 miles round trip.

Limited space/registration necessary.

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

(702) 515-5367 Sunday, Aug 23, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Sunset Hike – Lower Gateway Canyon

Beat the heat and take an evening stroll with a naturalist on some of Red Rock Canyon’s most beautiful trails. We will look for nocturnal and crepuscular wildlife along the way and discuss animal & plant adaptations for living in the dark. Together we’ll enjoy the sunset, stars, and moon away from city lights in one of Nevada’s premier

outdoor locations. Easy to moderate hike of about 2 miles. Ages 10+.

Limited space/registration necessary.

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

(702) 515-5367 Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Calico Basin Hike: Fall Wildflowers

Join us for this picturesque hike that includes colorful rock formations, springs, birds, reptiles, fall wildflowers, and a good opportunity to hike and absorb the view. Easy-moderate hike of 3 miles. Ages 10+. Limited space/ Registration necessary.

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

(702) 515-5367 Sunday, Aug 30, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Willow Springs Loop Hike

Hike with Tom on a relatively easy trail through diverse plant life including ponderosa pines. See pictographs, agave roasting pits, spring fed running water, and possibly even a waterfall in the desert. Combination rocky uneven terrain and boardwalk trail. Ages 7+. Easy hike of 1.5 miles. Limited space/registration necessary. For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

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Springs Hike & Raptors

This hike will focus on the springs, raptors, wildflowers, and animals occurring at some of Red Rock Canyon’s springs. Likely springs are Whispering Ben and Mormon Green.

Easy hike of 3 miles. Ages 10+. Limited space/registration necessary.

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

(702) 515-5367 Saturday, Sep 05, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

SMYC Trail Hike

Hike with Tom on a relatively easy trail.

This is a pleasant trail with relatively little elevation change that generally runs at gentle grades. There are two short steep sections, but both are associated with nice viewpoints. Mule deer are commonly spotted along the trail. Ages 7+. Easy to moderate hike of 2.5 miles round trip. 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 Sunday, Sep 06, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

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Vegas Entertainer of the Year three times, Singer of the Year four times and awarded the Sammy Davis, Jr. Foundation award, performs a spellbinding evening of music that’s both live and alive.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Friday Sept 11, 2015 8:30p.m.

Saturday Sept 12, 2015 8:30p.m.

Sunday Sept 13, 2015 2:00p.m. $37-46 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Beethoven & Brahms This Celebratory Opening Night

concert unleashes the symphonic power of two timeless and titanic German masters and matches it with modern day exuberance. This exciting night of music begins with the pulsating and energetic overture, Breakdown, by the young American composer and Rome Prize recipient, Dan Visconti. Emerging artist Andrew Tyson, described by BBC Radio 3 as “a real poet of the piano” is the soloist for Beethoven’s third piano concerto. The concert concludes in a vivid display of ensemble strength with Brahms’s radiant and triumphant second symphony.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 September 12, 2015 8:30p.m. $26-96 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

KOOL & KJUL FM End of Summer Bash – Concert and Classic Car Show

Enjoy great music, a classic car show, food and family-friendly fun at the 2015 KOOL & KJUL FM End of Summer Bash on Saturday, September 12 at the Cannery Hotel & Casino. Headliners for this celebrated annual event include favorites The Vogues (“Five o’clock World”), The Surfaris (“Wipe Out”), The Marcels (“Footprints in the Sand”) and Junior Walker & The All-Stars (“Shotgun”).

AARP Nevada is a presenting sponsor of the event. At the concert, visit the AARP booth for information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, resources and fun giveaways.

September 12, 2015 Doors open at 4:00 PM The Cannery Hotel & Casino 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas The event is free, but tickets are required for admission. AARP Nevada will send courtesy tickets by mail when you register online at aarp.org/nv.

More information at aarp.org/nv and KOOL1023.com

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How well does your car fit you? Do you have a clear view out your vehicle’s windows? Can you reach and manage all controls and adjust the seat and belt so they’re secure, yet comfortable? The right adjustments can improve comfort, control and confidence behind the wheel. CarFit is an educational program that provides a quick, yet comprehensive review of how well you and your vehicle work together. It also August/September 2015

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AARP Driver Safety Nevada and Touro University Nevada’s School of Occupational Therapy are offering free CarFit “check ups” on Thursday, September 17. A trained technician will ask you several simple questions and complete a 12-point checklist. You’ll be on the road to safer driving in minutes!

Thursday, September 17 9:00-11:30 AM City of Las Vegas Centennial Hills Active Adult Center 6601 N. Buffalo Drive Drive-up at your convenience, or reserve a priority appointment time by calling 702-229-1702 More information at aarp.org/nv

Sun City 26Th Anniversary Classic Car, Exotic, & Motorcycle Show

Jerry Silvers, Chairman Featuring: 150 Classic, Exotic, Hot Rods, Customs cars, and Motorcycles. Hadley-Davidson –Las Vegas will have a special display booth this year. There will be Barbecue, Artists, Auto & Cycles products, Entertainment, and much more. Our Cadillac/LaSalle Club, Corvette Club, and Model “A” Ford Car Club will have special vehicles on display. Any questions on this event, call Dennis Nicpon 702-940-0732.

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 10:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. FREE Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd.

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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.

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Saturday 9am-2pm at Tivoli Village

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

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Calendar Of Events Growing up in Searchlight, my family did not travel or go on Remembering vacations, but we wereNevada able to visit what was then the most magical place for me as a young boy. About fifteen miles from our Happy Holidays home was Fort Piute Springs. It was an oasis in the desert with springs, lily pads and cattails and the ruins of a military outpost—a young boy’s dream. I returned decades later when I had children of my own and found Piute Springs in ruins. It saddened me that it would no longer give others the same enchanting experience it gave me as a child.

Fort Piute Springs became my motivation to fight for the preservation of lands in Nevada.

Future generations should be able to enjoy our state’s natural history and we should do everything we can to protect it. Our state boasts

some of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world, perfectly complimenting some of the most breathtaking sunsets. I can’t think of a more peaceful place than the desert of my childhood.

All Nevadans should be able to appreciate the beauty of our great state.

This month, President Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to designate the new Basin and Range National Monument. Basin and Range will become Nevada’s newest national monument, a natural and historic moment that all Nevadans should be proud of. It brings me great joy that a stretch of Nevada’s starkly beautiful desert will remain untarnished and protected for us, as well as future Nevadans.

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that it has finally received the recognition it deserves.

At the center of Basin and Range is City, a modern art sculpture by renowned artist Michael Heizer. It will be one of the largest sculptures ever built once it is completed.

President Obama’s designation to preserve over 700,000 acres of the new Basin and Range includes the protection of this monumental work of art. I appreciate very much what the President has done to preserve the natural beauty, history and culture of Nevada.

Thanks to this designation, Basin and Range National Monument will not suffer the same fate of Fort Piute Springs. This designation is a victory for all Nevadans, so that we can all experience the inexplicable beauty if this place we all call home. +

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to anyone because Carmine had convinced Lillian is a widow who had been living her that he was the only person willing to alone for the last twelve years. She was Calendar Of Events care for her since she had not heard from active and friendly with neighbors. Her her family in months. Eventually, Carmine late husband worked hard and left her Calendar Of Events cleared out some of her accounts and with over a million dollars. Lillian had no abandoned her. children. Her nieces lived in Washington and she rarely saw them.

While this story is just an example, this Remembering Nevada type of abuse happens all too frequently.

Lillian met Carmine at a social event. He Exploitation is a crime. One of the was twenty years younger and he began to new changes in Nevada law now adds help her with home repairs and yard work Happy Holidays abandonment as a crime, and adds infliction when it became difficult for her to do them of emotional anguish on an older person as herself. a crime. (AB 223 to be effective October 1, 2015).

Not long after, Lillian began exhibiting signs of dementia and needed assistance with Abandonment is defined as the “desertion more than just odd jobs around the house. of an older person or a vulnerable person She told Carmine that she was planning to in an unsafe manner by a caretaker or hire an aide since she had no family near other person with a legal duty of care.” enough to assist her with her daily needs.

It also includes “withdrawal of necessary Carmine told Lillian that she did not need assistance owed to an older person or to spend any money hiring a caregiver, and a vulnerable person by a caretaker or he would gladly do it. other person with an obligation to provide services to the older person or vulnerable Carmine moved into Lillian’s home as her person.” caregiver. Lillian’s friends from church began to worry when they did not see or Abuse is now defined to include infliction hear from Lillian for weeks. They stopped of emotional anguish and it includes by her home several times to check up on “threatening, controlling, or socially Lillian, but Carmine would tell them that isolating the older person or vulnerable she was either asleep or did not want to person” or “disregarding the needs of the speak with them. Lillian did not complain

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older person or vulnerable person.�

It also includes harming or destroying any property, including pets.

Elder abuse is not always easy to spot, but the key to identifying it is to look for a pattern of behavior, physical symptoms, or other events and telltale signs that, in combination, provide evidence of the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of an elder. Make referrals to the appropriate agency, such as Aging and Disability Services or the Abuse and Neglect Department of the police. + Disclaimer: Information provided as a service of Kim Boyer, Certified Elder Law Attorney. It does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions you should consult a qualified attorney.

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By U.S. Senator Dean Heller Simply Savers Feedback available to This August marks the 80th anniversary of individuals Social Security. It was on August 14th in 1935 whose when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Calendar Of Events medical Social Security Act into law, bringing financial Of Events conditions security to our nation’s senior citizens.Calendar I am prevent proud to see this program that is so important them from working. Disabled individuals with to Nevada’s seniors continue to provide support. dependent family members can also receive As a member of the Senate Committee on Remembering Nevada payments. Social Security offers survivor Finance and Senate Special Committee on benefits to widows, widowers, and deceased Aging, which have great influence on important workers’ dependent children. senior programs, I am committed to preserving Social Security for generations to come. Happy Holidays Another great tool to best utilize Social Security is to create a My Social Security account at To help modernize the system as we celebrate http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/. its 80th anniversary, Social Security launched The account provides a direct route to receive Social Security Matters, a website that provides benefit verification letters, submit address and an interactive blog where any Social Security phone number changes, start or change direct beneficiary can communicate with Social deposit of an account, and acquire replacement Security specialists. On the website, users can documents for tax season. To contact Social find the latest updates and news about Social Security for further questions, call (800) 772Security affecting retirement, the chronically 1213. Nevadans can also find their local Social ill, veterans, survivors and disability benefits, Security office by visiting www.socialsecurity. and other beneficiaries. To visit Social Security gov/agency/contact to speak with a Social Matters, go to http://blog.socialsecurity.gov/.

Security employee in person.

Just as I believe Social Security is critical to our I hope you find this information helpful. If you nation’s seniors, I also believe it is important or any other Nevadan is facing difficulties with that Nevadans are aware of the different this program, my staff and I would be happy to benefits available to them through the Social assist you. To reach my Las Vegas office, please Security program. Other than retirement call (702) 388-6605. + benefits, Social Security covers an array of options. For example, disability benefits are

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Financial Auto Travel Provide $4.3 Billion Nevada Family Caregivers in Unpaid Care According to AARP Study

New report reveals stress on family caregivers’ health and finances; Home Improvement Lifestyle identifies policies to&help support caregivers Simply Savers Feedback

resources and education, fostering awareness WASHINGTON, DC — Family caregivers in among employers, and building support for key Nevada provided 324 million hours of care— legislation can go a long way to help.” worth an estimated $4.3 billion—to their parents, spouses, partners, and other adult Calendar Of Events loved ones in 2013, according to AARP Public Family Caregivers in the Future Policy Institute’s new report, Valuing Calendar the Of Events Invaluable: 2015 Update. The total estimated As Americans live longer and have fewer economic value of uncompensated care children, fewer family members will be available provided by the nation’s family caregivers for older adults to rely on for everyday help Nevada surpassed total Medicaid spending Remembering ($449 in the future. The ratio of potential family billion), and nearly equaled the annual sales caregivers to the growing number of older ($469 billion) of the four largest U.S. tech people has already begun a steep decline. In companies combined (Apple, Hewlett Packard, 2010, there were 7.2 potential family caregivers Happy Holidays IBM, and Microsoft) in 2013. for every person age 80 and older. By 2030, that ratio will fall sharply to 4 to 1, and is Family caregiving for relatives or close friends projected to drop further to 3 to 1 in 2050. with chronic, disabling, or serious health problems so they can remain in their home is Impact of Caregiving on Jobs, nearly universal today. In 2013, about 350,000 Money, and Health family caregivers in Nevada helped another adult loved one carry out daily activities (such Family caregivers report that the stress of as bathing or dressing, preparing meals, caregiving affects their physical and emotional administering medications, driving to doctor health, finances, and their jobs. visits, and paying bills) every week. About • More than half (55%) of family caregivers 500,000 individuals in Nevada performed family report being overwhelmed by the amount of caregiving activities over the course of the year. care their family member needs.

“This new report demonstrates that we need to do more to recognize and assist the hundreds of thousands of caregivers in our state – a silent army that in many ways forms the backbone of our health care system,” said AARP Nevada State Director Hilarie Grey. “Providing access to

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• Nearly 4 in 10 (38%) family caregivers report a moderate (20%) to high degree (18%) of financial strain as a result of providing care.

• In 2014, the majority (60%) of family caregivers had full- or part-time jobs.

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“AARP strongly supports strategies and policies to assist caregivers, like the CARE Act, which unanimously passed by both houses of the Nevada Legislature during the 2015 session,” said Grey. “The fact that the CARE Act not only received bipartisan support among lawmakers, but was also endorsed by more than 50 organizations across the state shows that family caregiving is a critical issue with universal impact across the lifespan.”

The estimates in this report by AARP’s Public Policy Institute are based on a meta-analysis of 11 U.S.- based surveys of family caregivers conducted between 2009 and 2014. Estimates are based on about 40 million caregivers providing an average of 18 hours of care per week to a parent, spouse/partner, or other adult loved one, at an average value of $12.51 per hour. ‘Caregiver’ is defined as an adult age 18 and older providing care to a parent, spouse, or other adult loved one with their daily activities such as bathing or dress, preparing meals, and/ or managing their finances, currently or within the last month. +

The CARE Act, which takes effect in January, 2016, helps caregivers stay informed when a loved one is hospitalized, and ensures they are trained on any needed after-care when the family member returns home. The intent of the bill was to foster independent living at home, and reduce the need for costly hospital readmissions.

About AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

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The Value of Tourism in Southern Nevada

By Chair Oscar B. Goodman Most people see me around Las Vegas or in photos with my signature Bombay Sapphire martini with a jalapeno in one hand and a showgirl on each arm. Why is that you may ask? I’m living the brand, and that brand is serving as the Official Ambassador of Las Vegas for tourism.

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to Las Vegas and all that it has to offer. In 2011, The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) created a permanent Host Committee with two main objectives: 1. To welcome the many business and leisure visitors to Las Vegas’ citywide conventions and special events. 2. To educate the local community about the value of tourism to Southern Nevada.

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Typically, cities create temporary host committees to support event-specific initiatives but the LVCVA recognized the need for constant community support due to the vast number of exciting events all year long.

In fact, Las Vegas is home to more than 22,000 conventions annually! In creating this ongoing Host Committee, Las Vegas set a new standard for promoting our city as the most fabulous destination for both business and leisure travel.

Tourism is the lifeblood of our economy, supporting nearly half the jobs in the area and generating $50 billion in economic activity each year. Attracting more visitors is critical to the continued growth and success of our city. A key to attracting both new and repeat visitors is delivering on the brand promise by providing the best possible Not That Old And Loving It!

experience for tourists.

I have always said that Las Vegas is the greatest city on the planet, and it’s our tourism industry that makes that true. The 41 million people who visit each year support jobs for 350,000 Las Vegasns, and generate $350 million each year for schools, roads, and parks from the hotel room tax. So you can see, tourism is not just a benefit for those who work in the industry, it provides benefits to every one of us who live here.

As the Official Ambassador of Las Vegas, I understand the value of welcoming our visitors, but I can’t do it alone. I’m asking our entire community to help roll out the red carpet for our visitors and make them want to come back again and again.

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By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.com When Jim Marsh arrived in Las Vegas in 1971 from Longview, Wash., he was in search of a new life. After selling his Pontiac International Harvester Fiat dealership in Longview and headed straight for the desert about 1,200 miles from the rainy northwest.

Marsh’s old home was in the middle of a massive depression, Boeing was literally on its backside and like so many others, Marsh was tired of the many months of rain and besides, Seattle had an unemployment rate of 18 percent.

In fact, things were so bad in Seattle that Marsh recalls a billboard which actually said “Will the last person to leave Seattle please turn out the lights?”

While Marsh was eager to find a new and drier environment, he also heard that an AMC dealership was for sale at Fremont and 17th streets. The dealership had been run into the ground and Marsh – ever the entrepreneur – had never shied from a challenge.

A native of Grand Island, Neb., Marsh landed in the desert and brought with him a deadpanned outlook on life that mixed with the history of Nevada like a ball in a glove.

At the time, Elvis Presley was the talk of the town at the old International Hotel, the Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr., made up the Rat Pack.

Legendary Southern Nevada businessman Jim Marsh left Washington state and moved to Las Vegas in 1971.

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personality that made him a sure bet in a city where many other dreamers were known to lose their shirts.

Wherever Marsh had gained his business sense, he was street-smart in Vegas, where the population was about 239,000 the year he arrived. Hunter Thompson had come to Las Vegas to cover the legendary Mint 400 off road race and wrote the book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas for Rolling Stone Magazine.

The city seemed to be spreading its wings; and so was Marsh. It was time to start taking even bigger chances. Howard Hughes had arrived five years prior seeing profit in land many thought was worthless, so there had to be gold in them thar hills.

Marsh saw promise, too. He was ready for Las Vegas and the city seemed ready for him, too. He would fall in love with the desert and especially the tiny towns that were a few hundred miles away.

Now more than 44 years since his arrival, Marsh has become a fixture in Southern Nevada.

His television commercials pitching cars have featured everything from animals to his wing tipped shoes and his daughter and grandson.

In a city renowned for its share of creative minds, Marsh has methodically played the part on television while continuing to operate on the belief that personality mixed with a little goodnatured fun can actually result in a car sale.

Truth be known, Marsh is one of the most recognized businessmen/personalities in Nevada.

While many others from various trades have come and gone in the past four decades, Marsh has stayed consistent through thick and thin hanging on though each of the economic

pack up and leave.

In fact, while name entertainers for the most part seem to have left Las Vegas as the city has switched to more musicals and floor shows, Marsh has been on-stage since the day he arrived. Only in this case, his marquee has been adjacent to a local car dealership and not in front of a gazillion dollar hotel casino.

Not one to beat his chest, Marsh is proud of his accomplishments in Southern Nevada ranging from his continued profitable years in what can be a brutal car business to his accomplishments in the outlying areas.

His dry sense of humor is evident in his television commercials although he seems to take his personality for granted.

“I’m not sure where I got my sense of humor,” Marsh said recently. “I think my mother got the wrong baby when she left the hospital after I was born.”

While Marsh’s investments in the car business have been very successful, they have been only part of his portfolio.

In Belmont about 250 miles northeast of Las Vegas, he had a tiny 48-seat nondenominational church built on a hill for the community. Then, too, he built the Long Street Inn & Casino in Amargosa Valley and he has numerous tiny motels throughout various areas of the state.

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Tonopah; the Bank/Alamo Club in Pioche;Happy Holidays Fairway Chevrolet President Greg Heinrich the Sante Fe Saloon in Goldfield; and the concurs with Hamrick while also lauding Marsh Manhattan Bar and motel in Manhattan. for getting his Chrysler Jeep dealership back.

And for the past 17 years, Marsh has sponsored “I commend him for the fight,” said Heinrich annual bus rides that take history enthusiasts to adding that Marsh and Heinrich’s late father, areas that has included various mines; Colorado; Bill, were great friends more than 40 years ago. the Grand Canyon; the Eureka Opera House; “It’s a huge deal.” charcoal kilns; and Virginia City, to name a few.

The 18th trip next year will likely be the last bus trip and you can bet the buses will be filled to capacity for the finale.

Simply put, Marsh loves the history of Nevada so much that he has invested in it countless times and gets a kick out of visiting with people in the towns. In fact, he’s the hit of every July 4th parade in Belmont where he’s in the parade each year.

Meanwhile, Marsh is about to celebrate what may be his greatest victory. He and 788 other Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealers lost their dealerships during the economic downturn in 2009; but Marsh is among only four of the dealers who are getting their stores back following a recent announcement.

Marsh intends to build a new Chrysler Jeep dealership to the west of his current Kia Mitsubishi dealership and body shop on West Centennial Center Boulevard in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.

While Marsh might be seen smiling from ear to ear over his latest victory, his competitors in the car business are just as happy that he was victorious. In fact, it’s not hard finding fellow car dealers who respect Marsh.

To Heinrich, Marsh has been a wonderful addition to Southern Nevada.

“Whatever he does, Jim is an amazing man,’ Heinrich said. “He has been an absolute role model for the car dealers of Nevada. He’s a true Nevadan who has business holdings all over the state. He is more than a car dealer and most people don’t realize that he’s a great human being and a great citizen of our state.

“He’s one of the finest car guys that I have ever known in the state of Nevada.”

Added Gary Ackerman of Gaudin Motor Company, “I have known Jim for over 30 years and he is a local icon in our industry. There are very few who work as hard as Jim. He works hard in the car business, he works hard in the gaming business, he works hard in politics; he just plain works hard.

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American Airlines: Various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Continental Airlines: No initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations Southwest Airlines: Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) United Airlines: Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) U.S. Airways: Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Car Rental

Alamo Car Rental: Up to 25% off for AARP members Avis: Up to 25% off for AARP members Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+) Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Not That Old And Loving It!

Hertz: Up to 25% off for AARP members National Rent-A-Car: Up to 30% off for AARP members

Hotels

Best Western: 10% or more for AARP or senior guests (55+) Candlewood Suites: Discounts vary (62+) Crown Plaza: Discounts vary (62+) Days Inn: Discounts vary (60+) Holiday Inn: Discounts vary (62+) Howard Johnson Hotels: Discounts off best available rate (60+) Hyatt: Up to 50% off (62+) Knights Inn: Up to 10% off (60+) La Quinta Inns: Discounts vary (65+) Marriott: 15% off (62+) Motel 6: 10% off (60+) Super 8: Seniors save 10% off (up to 20% with AARP card) Travelodge: Discounts vary (60+) Wyndham Hotels: Up to 20% with AARP card August/September 2015

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Top 10 Celebs Who Call Vegas Their Home 1. Wayne Newton, 73 Our number one pick – Mr. Las Vegas! Wayne Newton has called Las Vegas Home since the 1959. At the age of 15 he began performing at the Fremont Hotel – the gig that was supposed to last 2 weeks, turned into a 46-week gig, and the rest is history! Mr. Las Vegas has had an amazing career in Las Vegas and we love him!

Danke Shoen!

2. Jerry Lewis, 89 Jerry Lewis has a special place in his heart for Las Vegas, performing with Dean Martin and the Rat Pack back in the heyday of Las Vegas. Also as a local living in Las Vegas, you always spent Labor Day with Jerry Lewis, a ton of fabulous celebrities and the MDA Labor Day Telethon – an annual tradition missed by many!

7. Rich Little, 76 Has been a local in A master of impressions, our fabulous city where continues to tour throughout United he has performed sold out shows for the past States and Canada, but 15 years at MGM Grand, calls Las Vegas home where the venue he for himself and for his performs in is named management company – after him – the David Rich Little Productions.

Copperfield Theater.

6. David Copperfield, 58

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3. Marie Osmond, 55 who stars in the hit Donny & Marie Show with her brother at The Flamingo Las Vegas, calls Green Valley her home!

In an interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, we learn she is a true local – as in her own words “commuting is not a good thing” her children go to school here, she loves to shop and eat at The District and loves craft stores.

4. Penn Jillette, 60 4. Teller, 67 is rumored to own a with the hit show Penn home that caters to his & Teller at The Rio, both Penn & Teller have magical background with homes in Las Vegas that hidden doors, screaming skeletons and magic are as unique as they mirrors. Fun fact - Teller are. Penn Jillette calls “The Slammer” home on legally changed is name to West Wigwam Avenue. simply Teller, on his license it reads An eclectic 6-acre NFM Teller – compound that is a sight NFM=No First Name. to see!

8. Rita Rudner, 61 9. Robin Leach, 73 Living the lifestyle of Had the longest running solo comedy show in Las the Rich and Famous in Vegas history! Over the Las Vegas since 2008!

Robin has a fabulous course of a 12-year run and 2,000 plus shows, career as a celebrity Rudner has sold one and reporter a half million tickets! and currently has Rita has homes in Las a column in the Las Vegas Sun and Vegas and Southern California. the daily VegasDeluxe.com website.

10. Gladys Knight – 71

still touring the world, but calls Henderson, NV her home. Besides touring, Gladys and her family run Shakeji, Inc. an entertainment management company and she directs the all-volunteer 100-voice multicultural LDS gospel choir Saints Unified Voices.

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Community Amenities

Pet Friendly. Breed Restrictions Apply $250 One Time Pet Fee

Map & Directions Tropicana

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Harrison

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

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