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Photos and Written by: Edward Kranson This year’s September 11th, the sun rose revealing a clear blue sky just as it had on the East Coast seventeen years ago. That beautiful day was due to be shattered later that morning. Now, we still remember that day as if it were yesterday, imprinted and seared into our collective memory. This September...
Photos and Written by: Janet Synder Sept 15th, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park turned back the clock to their early days as a pioneer ranch. Attendees experienced the sights, smells, and tastes of the Nevada frontier. There was wood branding, fresh squeezed lemonade, spinning, quilting, weaving, the Old Time Nevada Fiddlers, a bluegrass band, an appearance from Jackson the Burro...
A Poem by: Samuel Ullman Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. Youth means a...
Influenza, or flu, is a contagious virus that spreads through coughing or sneezing and is related to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths every year. Getting immunized is the single best way people can protect themselves and their loved ones from getting sick during flu season. To assist in this effort, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and Walgreens are...
Photos and Written by: Janet Synder The morning of Sept 13th, George & Martha Washington went to the Historic Fifth Street School in Las Vegas for the Naturalization Ceremony for 97 new American citizens from 33 different countries - from Afghanistan to Vietnam. There were hundreds of family members and supporters for this wonderful ceremony, including leaders in the Nevada...
Tuesday, November 6th Voters across the state will make a decision that will have far-reaching implications for the Nevada Veterans community- who will be our next Governor. Steve Sisolak is running for governor to keep Nevada strong and moving forward by investing in education, creating jobs by diversifying the economy, and making healthcare more accessible and affordable. We are proud...
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Photos by: Neil Johnson Today, President Donald J. Trump visited VA to thank Veterans for their service, and VA employees for their work helping Veterans. While at VA, the president signed an executive order entitled, “Improving Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Department of Veterans Affairs,” and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David Shulkin,...
By Steve Stedman, Arizona Medicare Sales Director, Humana It’s that time of year when people with Medicare review their health insurance choices and enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan for the coming year. People typically have a lot of questions as they research their Medicare options, which primarily include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, before...
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Business Basics Column By: Kathleen Taylor, Nevada Women’s Business Center In an effort to inform, engage, and empower residents in Nevada's Small business sector, we provide entrepreneurial training and development using a robust and dynamic platform of webinar content. In collaboration with various Resource partners, the Nevada Women’s Business Center's Goto Stage Webinar Channel provides a variety of business-based webinars for...
  By Barbara Duckett Work means different things to different people, but it can give you a sense of self, a community to rely on, and much-needed structure. Some people define themselves through their careers, while others enjoy the social aspect of their jobs. If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and want to start working or return to work, we...
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