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October - November 2017 pg 4
From The Staff
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Hiking with Branch Witney
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Dancing Is Good For Both Body And Soul
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What You Should Know About Cataracts
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10 Money Saving Tips
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A Fun Day Trip To Oatman Arizona
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Selecting The Best Tires For Your Car
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Remembering Fremont Street
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Home Improvement & Lifestyle • 20 to 40 percent of bites from venomous
Hike of the MonthSimply Savers snakes are dry bites (no venom) by Branch Whitney
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• Some rattlesnakes don’t rattle. Feedback
The three venomous snakes in southern Nevada are all rattlesnakes. The Sidewinder is less than First the bad news: Snakes are very active 24 inches and is tan with dark blotches. It during October. The good news is I have only Calendar Of Events prefers washes and shady areas. The Speckled seen nine venomous snakes in 19 years of rattlesnake varies in length from 24 to 53 hiking. That equates to less than oneCalendar snake per Of Events inches. Its appearance ranges from salt and year. Your results might vary! pepper gray to shades of a brownish-orange sandy color. They are mostly found in rocky Here are some facts pertaining to snakes found terrain. This is the rattlesnake I have seen most Remembering Nevada around Las Vegas: often. The most dangerous rattlesnake is the Mohave. It injects neuro-toxic venom into its • Out of 18 snakes only three are venomous. victims. From 36 to 42 inches in length, the • There are no venomous snakes in Mt. Happy Holidays Mohave has a greenish tint with dull white bands Charleston along with a black band on their tail. They are • Most active months for snakes are April and primarily found around Lake Mead in washes. October More information about snakes with photos can • Snakes are most active between temperatures be found here: of 70 and 90 degrees http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/snakes.html • Snakes are most active early in the morning and at dusk
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Bristlecone Trail
Trailhead: Upper parking lot at Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort - marked Distance: 5 miles — round trip Elevation gain: 600 feet Elevation peak: none Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours – round trip Difficulty: 1 Class: 1 How easy to follow: 1 Children: Yes Fees: None Best season: Summer/Fall Driving directions: From Las Vegas take U.S. 95 north 28 miles to State Route 156. Go left (west) on 156 and drive 18 mile to the end of the road at Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort. Park at the far (west) end of the parking lot. The marked trailhead is on the west side. The kiosk is located within the first 25 yards of the start of the trail.
down the backside of a mountain. After two miles, the trail follows an abandoned gravel road and soon forks. The trail to the left goes to Bonanza Peak trailhead. Bonanza Trail is a 12-mile trail that passes Clark Pond, McFarland Peak, and Bonanza Peak. The Bristlecone Trail continues on the abandoned road and descends into a canyon. At about four miles, the trail passes the Old Mill Road which heads downhill to a picnic area. The trail terminates at a dirt parking lot. Follow the dirt road to State Route 156. Walk west on 156 to the trailhead. Looking to join an advance hiking group? The 52 Peak Club is your answer. http://www.52peakclub.com/ Branch’s bio here: http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/about.html +
Comments: This is the most hiked trail in the area. It’s a great trail to introduce children to hiking. During October the leaves will be full of colors. If doing the entire loop, the end of the trail is about a half mile down the highway from the trailhead. Many hikers do this as an up and back hike. Simply turn around and follow the trail back to the trailhead. If hiking this trail in October, bring a sweater shirt or jacket. The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort is located next to the trailhead. You can eat at their Summer Bar and Grill. Hours are: 10 am to 6 pm Friday thru Sunday. The Hike: The well-maintained trail starts at an easy pace and heads west. You’ll walk by a thick forest of aspen and white fur that turn golden yellow in the fall. The trail ascends a series of switchbacks, while the trees help keep you cool during the moderate incline. After climbing to a highpoint, the trail snakes Not That Old And Loving It!
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Dancing For Seniors is Good for Both Body and Soul Entertainment & Food
Dancing isn’t just for the young. Seniors can benefit in many ways from putting on their dancing shoes and getting out there on the floor. Dance is not only fun, it improves physical and mental health - as well as preventing or delaying many of the common symptoms of aging.
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Staying active is important Feedback as we age, and dancing is a great way to keep your body moving. The exercise Joint health. If you are like most people, you you get from dancing is good for your body in have put quite a bit of wear and tear on Calendar Of Events several ways: your joints in your lifetime. All of that abuse Calendar Of Events catches up with us as we age, and even normal Weight maintenance. Along with a balanced joints deteriorate over time. Arthritis and joint diet, exercise is important in losing or stiffness are common complaints in seniors, maintaining weight. Dancing is a fun way and dancing is an excellent way to treat both. Remembering to get the exercise you need to prevent and Nevada Dancing is easy to adapt to your ability improve obesity-related problems such as from easy line dances and ballet stretches to diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. more energetic aerobic and ballroom dances - and will help with mobility by preventing or Happy Holidays Bone health. Bone is a living tissue, and improving pain and stiffness. inactivity sends a signal to your bones that they don’t need to maintain their Dexterity. As we age, our agility declines. density. Studies have shown that people Even if you have never considered yourself who participate in weight bearing exercises particularly graceful, learning the fluid moves such as dancing are far less likely to develop of a new dance can help develop and maintain osteoporosis. both dexterity and balance.
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Dance for Your Soul
Dancing is not just good exercise; it is therapy for your soul. The emotional and mental benefits of dancing include: Social interaction. Spouses and long-time friends pass away, and grown children move to distant places, making many seniors prone to becoming socially isolated. Dancing is inherently a social activity, done with a partner or group. It is a way to “get out of the house” and interact with others, make new friends, or even meet new romantic partner. Mental agility. Doctors recommend engaging in mental activities such as crossword puzzles or learning something new to maintain mental agility as we age. Learning and remembering the patterns, steps, and timing of dances it a great way to keep the mind active and sharp. Emotional health. Depression is a major problem among seniors, whether from isolation, grief due to the loss of loved ones, simply mourning the loss of youth. Finding an activity that keeps you busy and brings you passion or joy, such as dancing, can help avoid or alleviate depression. Expand horizons. Every dance, from classical waltz to modern hip hop, has an interesting history. Dancing expands your horizons by introducing you to new music and cultures that you may not have experienced before. As with any activity, you should check with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to participate in the dance of your choice. Don’t overdo it at first. Find a dance instructor who understands your limitations and will tailor lessons for your current abilities. You are never too old to start, and don’t be afraid of looking silly. If you are taking lessons, remember that everyone else is learning too. There is a dance for everyone, so find yours and just do it - for the health benefits, to improve your mind, or simply for the joy it brings you. + Not That Old And Loving It!
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What You Should Know About Cataracts Entertainment & Food Kent Wellish, M.D.
What Is A Cataract?
When Should A cataract is simply a clouding of our eye’s natural lens and usually develops after Financial a Cataract the age of 55. Unfortunately, as a cataract Be Removed? develops, it gradually makes the lens cloudy In the past, or hazy. This cloudiness causes light to Auto Travel surgeons would disperse in a chaotic fashion causing poor wait until a cataract was “ripe” or very vision. The most common symptoms of developed before surgery was performed. cataracts are: Now, surgeons make the decision for surgery
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Modern cataract surgery is performed using only local anesthesia and surgeons also provide intravenous medications to Calendar Of Events help patients fully relax. The surgeon uses • Faded, washed out or yellowing of colors ultrasound to break up and dissolve the Calendar Of Events cataract lens. All fragments are removed and • Double-vision a new lens made of silicon is inserted in its • Frequent changes in prescription place. The entire procedure takes about ten eyeglasses Remembering Nevada minutes to perform and most patients are in the surgery center for 90-120 minutes, Cataracts are caused by a variety of factors. including pre- and post-operative time. The natural aging processes occurring in the Happy Holidays lens itself can cause a cataract and ultraviolet After Surgery (UV) light exposure is also believed to be For the first four hours after surgery we a factor. Diabetes and certain medications recommend restful activity. Eating, watching can cause an earlier onset of cataracts. television, reading and walking around the Young people can also get cataracts as well, house are allowed. For the first few days after particularly if they experience some type of surgery, heavy lifting (more than 20 pounds) eye trauma, vitamin deficiencies and certain is not allowed, and we recommend avoiding genetic conditions. eye makeup for one week. Your surgeon • Increased light needed for comfortable reading
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should discuss any additional restrictions that might be important. After cataract surgery, most patients are able to return to work within two to three days.
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By Kim Boyer Over the past several years,Home we have seen an & Lifestyle his or her assets and personal property, and Improvement increase in the exploitation and abuse of the determining his or her residence and the Simply Savers elderly and incapacitated individuals. In an manner in which he or she will receive services. effort to protect these individuals and afford a Feedback person who is under a guardianship the most • A Protected Person has the right to have due freedom and independence safely possible, new consideration given to his or her current and laws were enacted for guardianships. A person previously stated personal desires, preferences Calendar Of Events who is under a guardianship is now called a for health care and medical treatment and Calendar Of Events “Protected Person” rather than a “Ward.” The religious and moral beliefs. new law provides for a bill of rights for every Protected Person. Some of these are as follows: • A Protected Person has the right to receive Remembering Nevada telephone calls and personal mail and have • A Protected Person has the right to have an visitors, unless his or her guardian and the attorney at any time during a guardianship Court determine that particular correspondence proceeding to ask the Court for relief. Happy Holidays or a particular visitor will cause harm to the Protected Person. • A Protected Person has the right to have a family member, an interested party, a person These are just a few of the rights now given of natural affection, an advocate or a medical to Protected Persons. For a complete copy of provider speak or raise any issues of concern the “Protected Persons’ Bill of Rights,” please on behalf of the Protected Person during contact our office. It is advisable to take steps a Court hearing, either orally or in writing, to avoid the need for guardianship, by having including, without limitation, issues relating to high-quality powers of attorney and other a conflict with a guardian. A “person of natural estate planning documents in place. + affection” means a person who is not a family This information is for general informational purposes member of a Protected Person, but who shares only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific a relationship with the Protected Person that questions, you should consult a qualified attorney. is similar to the relationship between family members. Kim Boyer, CELA Boyer Law Group
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Home Improvement & Lifestyle Trying to cut down on unnecessary costs Search Price Comparison Sites and save a little money is something most Price comparison sites allow you to quickly Simply Savers of us know we should do. The average find the best deal, whether you are searching Feedback US household with a credit card has over based on price or features. There are price $15,000 of debt on it, but we are continually comparison sites in many industries, with encouraged to spend. However, with some the most common examples being insurance, simple tweaks you can make some significant banking, and vacations. A simple search could Calendar Of Events savings that, when added up, will be very end up saving you a considerable amount of noticeable in your savings account. Calendar Of Events money. Clear Any Credit Card Debt
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be a regular expense for many people, but learning some basic sewing skills can help you repair any old items with superficial damage.
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Growing your own food can be a satisfying activity while saving you some money at the same time. You often only need a small amount of space in your garden, some light and water, and a bit of care and attention. If you are struggling for space, herbs can be an easier option for a windowsill.
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When was the last time you visited your local library? If you are like most people, it will probably have been a while. Most modern libraries have changed with the times and offer lots of different facilities. Of course, you can still look for books that interest you, but you can also browse the internet, read newspapers and magazines, and check out fairly new films and music. While the idea of trying to save money does not usually sound too enthralling, most of these tips are simple things that can be added into your regular routine. They don’t require a great deal of work, but as you start to notice the money being saved your motivation increases. +
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People who are fascinated with the Old West will love taking a day trip from the cosmopolitan, bustling city of Las Vegas to the old mining and ghost town of Oatman, Arizona. The open desert calls to be discovered. Hear the cicadas buzz on a quiet desert afternoon while venturing to the town of Oatman. This is a tiny town comprised of basically one street. It is also a town filled with things to remind a person of life in the Old West. Visitors experience first-hand what it must have been like back in the early 1900s when the west was still mostly undiscovered and was very lightly populated. Old West ghost towns and the people who inhabited these places were all quirky, adventure-minded and interesting. Just a short day trip from Las Vegas, about 135 miles and 2 ½ hours by car, can make anyone feel as if they have traveled back 100 years. It is an adventure well worth taking.
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Feed the Burros - They Are Hungry!
Some of the first things that usually catch a visitor’s eye are the wild burros that freely roam the main street of historic Oatman, Arizona. Watch in fascination and wonder as they meander down the street looking for friendly visitors who happen to have hay cubes, carrots or burro pellets to feed them. You will see mama and baby burros, and burros of all ages walking along this rugged street in search of food. It’s smart to be careful while feeding them to watch your fingers so you aren’t bitten. Fortunately, that doesn’t happen very often. The burros appear to be so tame and so used to people that there isn’t very much that fazes them. They are accustomed to people and get along well with everyone. Offer them food, but be sure to pull away from them once they have been fed. Not That Old And Loving It!
with anyone who would like to have a picture taken with them as well. These guys really look authentic, too. They have that grizzled, worn, old leather and tough as nails appearance about them. When you talk to them, though, you find out what genuinely nice guys they are. They are softhearted under a tough exterior. Wild burros have been known to eat things from unwary visitors that they should not eat. Among those things are iPhones, sunglasses and electronic tablets! Watch your pockets while you’re walking among these naturally curious pick pockets.
Stay For the Gunfight
One of the most memorable things about a visit to Oatman, Arizona - besides feeding the wild burros - is the staged gunfight that happens twice a day, every day. The first gunfight happens exactly at noon and the second at 2:15 p.m. The adventure begins with the sharp crack of gunfire. From there visitors are taken into a Wild West styled vignette, played brilliantly by experienced actors. Thrill to the story line and to the gunfight that is naturally worked into the story. These actors are actually volunteers who seem to just love what they do. They take donations after the show, and all the money raised goes to the Shriner’s for their children’s hospitals. The actors are glad to pose
A Visit to the Historic Oatman Hotel Is a Must
Every visitor to the historic old mining town and ghost town of Oatman should save some time for a visit to the old Oatman Hotel. Built in 1902, this hotel was the place frequented by miners, politicians on the campaign trail and actors and actresses. In fact, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard stayed at the hotel on the night of their honeymoon. Carole Lombard was killed a few years later in a tragic plane crash in the nearby mountains. It is said that Clark Gable continued to visit the town and the hotel to play poker and to trade stories with the miners. He and Carole loved the quietness of the desert and the fact that they could simply be themselves there. There was no need for pretense. It was a place to completely relax, naturally. The room that was their honeymoon suite is now a museum, which is reported to be haunted by the spirits of Clark and Carole. Continued on pg. 20
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The hotel is also said to be visited by another other Home Improvement & Lifestyle worldly visitor, a ghost simply referred to as Simply Savers “Oatie.” He was a Scottish Feedback miner whose family did not survive the trip to America. He is often reported to be heard playing bagpipes in endarhis Of family’s Events memory. People hear the faint sound of Calendar Of Events bagpipes throughout the upper level of the hotel. The are over $25,000 of these dollar bills stapled last ghostly apparition is thought to be that of to the walls. Children especially love stapling an old hotel chambermaid who has simply not dollars to the wall and writing their name on Remembering Nevada left the hotel yet. them. They enjoy finding them again if they come back to Oatman for a return visit. It’s also fun for kids of any age to visit the Happy Holidays Even for visitors who find the old ghost stories many shops along the streets of Oatman. to be a bit far-fetched for their taste, the You can find handmade jewelry, turquoise Oatman hotel is a must visit attraction. The items, leather items, kid’s toys and interesting restaurant on the first floor of the hotel is a decorative items for your home in these shops. very good place to have lunch, surrounded Another favorite attraction for kids is a penny by the interesting decorative remnants of the candy shop, which is actually more like a dollar old western days. One of the most noticeable candy shop these days. But, it still has the decorations are the dollar bills that are stapled charm and aura of an old-fashioned penny to the walls of the hotel near the bar area, and candy store. throughout the entire first floor.
A Nice Place to Visit Even For Those Who Do Not Believe In Ghosts
It is said that miners would stop by the bar for drinks. Many times, however, they didn’t have cash with them to pay for their drinks. This led to the custom of stapling one dollar bills to the walls when they did have cash with them. They would write their names on the dollar bills to pay for future visits. Today, people no longer use these dollar bills to pay their bar tabs. They are simply an interesting decorative item, with a unique story behind them. It is estimated that there
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How Oatman Got Its Name
Oatman, Arizona was named after a woman named Olive Oatman. The story goes that Olive was a teenager when her family moved west from Illinois in search of a better life. In other stories that followed, it is said that Olive and her younger sister were kidnapped and forced into slavery by the Yavapai Indians. Once she was older, she was traded to the Mojave Indians and had tattoos placed on her chin. This was the custom in those days to show that she belonged to a certain tribe. She Not That Old And Loving It!
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Selecting the Best Tires For Your Car Home Improvement & Lifestyle
Simply Savers properly maintain them. Most people don’t stay up at night reading up on the latest tire innovations. They Feedback Finding the right size tires for your vehicle don’t stand around the water cooler at work is easy as long as you have kept the stock swapping tips about car tires. As a result, wheels. If you have upgraded the wheels most people are completely overwhelmed and the vehicle’s suspension, you can always when they must select new tires for their car. dar OfWhile Events reference the size of the tires that have worn relying on the expertise of a tire shop out and use that as a guide. employee might work out, it also helps if you Calendar Of Events as a car owner know how to select the right Before you decide exactly what kind of a tire tires for your car and your lifestyle. you want to purchase, you need to be honest and assess the worst kind of conditions that Tires affect so much about a car. How well a Remembering Nevada you will drive your vehicle in. If you have a car turns, stops, accelerates, grips the road hobby car that you plan on only driving when in winter conditions, and even conserves fuel conditions are sunny and warm, summer tires is dictated by the kind of tires you select. are a perfect solution. If you drive in a variety Not all tires are the same, not by a long shot,Holidays Happy of weather conditions, all-season tires are which makes the selection process so complex. a popular choice. If you live in an area that Whatever tires you go with you will likely receives significant snowfall, you might want have for thousands and thousands of miles, to consider snow tires for the winter months. or ideally a few years, so making a careful selection is important. You also must be honest about how you will use your vehicle. If you only take it on short If you are lucky enough to be replacing a errands, you can get away with a pretty single tire because of vandalism or an accident simple tire. If you drive on the freeway often, that damaged only one, the selection process it’s wise to purchase a tire with a higher speed is incredibly easy. Purchase a tire that rating. Tires with a high speed rating are matches the others on your vehicle, keeping able to dissipate heat built up from driving the performance of your car consistent. fast, which means they will not break down prematurely from being used at freeway If you drive a car with two tires that are worn speeds often. and two that are not, you can replace just the two worn tires. The exception is if you have an Trucks and SUVs that will be used to haul or all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle, because tow loads should not be outfitted with tires unevenly worn tires will actually wear out the designed for hauling around passengers. transmission faster, meaning you must replace Going with a tire that has a higher load rating all four tires at the same time. It is also worth will ensure that the tires perform well as you noting that all four tires on any kind of vehicle are hauling around heavy items. + should wear out at the same time, if you 22 Simply55+ October/November 2017
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Fremont Street Was Once The Home Happy Holidays Of Hot Cars, Cool Kids And Fun Times By Mike Henle Long before Fremont Street became a barrel vault canopy called Fremont Street Experience with its multi-media production, the sounds of high-powered engines dominated the scene while complementing the hotel casinos on the main drag. Cruising Fremont Street in your favorite vehicle was very cool and very welcome in the 1960s. Those with any kind of a car found that twoway Fremont Street was the perfect place to socialize especially on the weekends. And if your car had a high-powered engine along with a throaty exhaust system, you were even more apt to (a) see your friends and (b) make new friends. “I used to cruise Fremont Street all the time,” recalled Mike Williams, who owned a ’67 Pontiac GTO powered by a 400 cubic inch powerplant that could just about rattle the windows of the buildings on Fremont. The 63 year-old Williams, a 1970 graduate of Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, raved about the innocent days of Southern Nevada when cars and kids went together. On Friday and Saturday nights, Fremont Street was the go-to place. “We had three of us who used to cruise Fremont Street,” recalled Williams, who with his wife, Joanie (a 1975 graduate of Las Vegas High) owns and operates a pair of independent
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grocery stores in the Bay Area of Northern California. “Gary Menaker had a ’67 Chevelle with a 396 engine and Bill Miller cruised on a Harley Sportster.” However, Fremont Street was more than just a gathering spot for young people in hot cars. John and Mary Keiser, who arrived in Las Vegas from Tucson, Ariz., in 1963, utilized the cruise because of their four pre-teen children who enjoyed seeing the motorized sign Vegas Vic saying “Howdy Partner” on top of The Pioneer Club. The Keiser family happily cruised in a station wagon. “The kids loved it,” said Mrs. Keiser, now a retired psychotherapist. “To them, seeing Vegas Vic was like going to the park.” Vegas Vic became a tragedy of sorts when in 1966 famed actor Lee Marvin shot an arrow from his Mint Hotel room into the chest of the electronic moving character. Marvin apparently Not That Old And Loving It!
felt Vegas Vic was making too much noise. According to a bio, Marvin had plenty to drink one night and grabbed the bow and arrow he had been using while filming the movie The Professionals. David Jacks, a 1973 graduate of Western High School, had a 1966 Ford Mustang that he took to the cruises on Fremont Street. Now a resident of Washington State, his memories of cruising Fremont Street are engrained in his memory bank. “My dad bought it for $200 off a Nellis pilot who lived up the street,” recalled Jacks, who would eventually retire from the North Las Vegas Police Department where he worked with SWAT. “If only we could go back to the good old days. “The only thing that didn’t work was the gas gauge.”
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Chuck Swift, who grew up in Henderson, remembers the glory days of Fremont Street. “We used to go all the way up to the Union Plaza railroad station before making a U turn and going back,” said Swift, who is now 69. “I had a ’53 Chevy Bellaire and ended up getting a ’56 Chevy 210. “Fremont Street would get so crowded that you didn’t move very fast. It was non-stop during the 1960s. Those were good old days. You could talk to the girls and the guys in our cars. We’d get back to the Blue Onion drive-in where they had girls on skates who would serve you.” Bo Sanders was another of the young people who frequented Fremont Street. “My sister and I would drag Fremont in her white ’63 Impala with red interior in the ‘70s,” she recalled. “The reverse gear went out so we
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had to get imaginative when selecting a parking place. Otherwise, you would see two teenage girls wearing platform shoes pushing a car. It was great memories.”
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Southern Nevada psychologist Dennis Stock recalls cruising Fremont Street in his 1963 Old Cutlass powered by a radical small block Chevrolet engine capable of pulling the front wheels off of the ground under full acceleration. “It was the scene Friday and Saturday nights,” said Stock, now 64 and a 1969 graduate of Rancho High School with college degrees from California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, Calif. “Kids cruised from all the different high schools. The route was from the Union Pacific roundabout at the head of Fremont Street down to the Blue Onion. Back and forth we went with power shifting and burnouts. “There was a lot of impressive iron that cruised Fremont Street.” Stock said racers went up and down Fremont Street looking for drag race showdowns later on Mohave Road in eastern Las Vegas. It was all straight out of American Graffiti. It was amazing. Fremont Street was a special thing. “There was a special pecking order based on how much horsepower you brought to the cruise,” Stock said. “You had the car culture crowd that was blending with the hippies that were starting to show up.” Candy Schneider, vice president of education
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and outreach at the Smith Center not far from Fremont Street, and her husband of 42 years Mike cruised Fremont Street on their first date in 1967.
“We were in a 1965 Studebaker,” recalled the 64 year-old Mr. Schneider, a former 20 year member of the Nevada legislature. “We used to cruise Norris Avenue in McCook, Nebraska, The street was named after Republican U.S. Senator George Norris. “Cruising Fremont Street and turning around at the depot was a lot like Norris Avenue because we also turned around in a train depot in McCook. The only difference was that Norris Avenue didn’t have the lights like Fremont Street. Cruising on Fremont Street in the 1960s was cool although long-time Southern Nevada attorney Joe W. Brown does recall a bit of a downside to the practice. “I was judge (Special Master) in Juvenile Court from 1968-1970 and used to handle the teenagers who cruised and got tickets for “Exhibition of Power,” Brown said. “Several prominent citizens who are now in their sixties appeared in court!” The five-block section of Fremont Street was closed to automobile traffic Sept. 7, 1994. Ground breaking for the Fremont Street Experience was conducted Sept. 16. The FSE project opened in December of 1995. Fremont Street has certainly changed, but the memories of hot cars, cool kids and great times will live forever. + Not That Old And Loving It!
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• Are prices well marked and easy to The problem of what to do with your pets understand? while you’re on vacation has ever been a question that requires considerable thought. Staying With Friends or Relatives Most people want the best care possible for Nevada Remembering Many pet owners feel safest leaving their their pets, but the problem of high cost can pet with a trusted relative or friend. This cut into vacation budgets. Other factors also option has the advantage of having the pet have a bearing on which situation is right for Happy Holidays be familiar and secure with them. Friends your pet, and a careful assessment of your and relatives can also be relied upon to give dog or cat is in order before you make a final special care and attention to the visiting pet. decision. However, not everyone has the leisure of accommodating a visiting pet in the home. The Local Kennel Other pets may be too aggressive. Work Local kennels can vary in quality. If you schedules may not allow adequate care for the live in a reasonably populated area, you will pet. Although the friend or relative may be probably be able to choose from a number of well meaning, it’s a good idea to ask a lot of pet boarding facilities. Visit each facility well questions to ensure that the person has the in advance of your trip to look around and get time and energy to care for the pet properly. a general feel for each place. A few questions will help you determine if the kennel can care Pet Motels for your pet adequately: The pet motel is a new phenomenon on the pet sitting/kenneling scene. These facilities • Is the facility clean and free of odors? vary in price and amenities. You can even • Is staff sufficient for the size of the facility find very high-end, luxury pet hotels that will and are they actively engaged in caring for administer daily massages, grooming services the animals? and individual playtimes, as well as text or • Do the individual kennels have both indoor email your pet’s status every day. These and outdoor areas and are they of adequate services may be more than your pet really size? needs, but some pampered pets thrive on the • Is there comfortable bedding to rest on? additional attention. • Does the facility require vaccinations? • Can you leave special food for your Home Pet Sitting Services pet? Can they administer medication if Pet sitters that come to your home can be necessary? a good option for many pets. This method • Is veterinary care available, if needed? often works • Do they provide bathing and grooming? Continued on pg. 29
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Happy Holidays animal companion with you wherever you well when you have several pets that would roam. Hotels generally require an extra charge become anxious if they were split up. Home per pet. Some hotels only allow pets under pet sitting can also be a good option for a certain size. Research the requirements of older animals that would find the kennel stay any establishment before you reserve rooms too exhausting. Pets with specific medical for your trip. Many campgrounds and RV conditions that need regular medication and parks around the country also allow pets kept monitoring can do better with a home pet on leash. Popular campgrounds may require sitter that will know what to watch for and reservations well in advance. ensure that medications are given on time and in proper amounts. Pet owners can schedule as Vacation Destination Kennels many visits as they feel necessary during the Some of the most popular vacation destinations day. Prices may be slightly higher than kennel in the country provide kennel services for their stays, but can be worth the additional piece of guests. Disney World, Disney Land, Busch mind. Gardens, Kennedy Space Center and a variety of other attractions provide complimentary Traveling With Your Pet kennel service for their guests. Check their You may one of the pet owners that only web sites for further information. + considers it a good vacation if your pet comes along with you. With the wide range of hotels that now allow pets, it’s easy to have your
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