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January 5, 2009

Crystal ball sees new team on top of pile
From the Press Box:
Wed, Dec 31, 2008 (midnight)
By Ray Brewer
Las Vegas High will win the large-school state football championship in 2009. Sure, it's January and the season is eight months away, but it's never too early to look ahead.
Peace on earth, goodwill starts with each individual
A Citizen's View:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
By Judy Miller Gerard
I went caroling last week, and as we sang the age-old songs, I was warmed and inspired by the words, especially “peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” As the sound of the last note faded away, however, I found myself adding a postlude: “beginning with me.’’
Yucca Mountain shouldn't be partisan
One Man's View:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
By Tim O'Callaghan
This is the start of a brand new year, and things are looking tough for the rest of it. The economy is taking its toll on America’s families, including those here in Nevada.
Local golfers prepare for PGA debut
Saving Par:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Jeff Jensen
Las Vegas residents Bill Lunde and Scott Piercy will debut as full-time members of the PGA Tour at the Sony Open Jan. 15 to 18.
Holiday letters a gift of family history
Genealogy:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
By Stefani Evans
Some folks craft winning Christmas letters.
Families don't need to go far to find year-end fun
A Teacher's View:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
By René Hill
Now that Christmas has passed, the gifts have all been set aside or at least well used. The kids still have another week off and time to do things. It's also a time when most of the adults are working a bit shorter workday.
It's better to give than recieve this holiday season
A Citizen's View:
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Dick Doyle
It’s Christmas. Again. Seems like it was just a few months ago that we took down the tree and the lights and filled more boxes than you can imagine with indoor and outdoor decorations.
Snow day a chance to slow down
My View:
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
By Colleen O'Callaghan-Miele
It was the night our community came to a screeching, sliding, bumper-to-bumper halt.
Summerlin resident Chris Riley (right), shown at a media event in September, earned full playing privileges on the PGA Tour for the 2009 season by finishing in the top-25 at the tour's qualifying school.
Summerlin golfer earns PGA card at Qualifying School
Saving Par:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Jeff Jensen
Summerlin resident and former UNLV All-American Chris Riley gained his 2009 PGA Tour card at the Tour Qualifying School Dec. 3 to 8 at PGA West Golf Club in La Quinta, Calif.
Everyone wins when Findlay Prep plays local
From the Press Box:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
By Ray Brewer
Findlay College Prep's basketball team is ranked No. 2 nationally in the USA Today Super 25 national prep rankings, and its nine-player roster is loaded with major Division I talent.
Solutions for a broken economy
One Man's View:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
By Tim O'Callaghan
How many B-2 bombers would it take to bail out the state of Nevada? That's easy. One and a half would suffice.
Disruptive behavior becomes more common in classrooms
A Teacher's View:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
By René Hill
Over the years I have taught in the Clark County School District, I have worked with some great kids. My students have ranged from the gifted to those with disabilities, and even those children deemed "difficult" have responded to the expectations that their behavior follow classroom guidelines.
Digital camera paid off during research trip
Genealogy:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
By Stefani Evans
I learned the utility of my digital camera out of desperation.
Herb garden is an easy indoor project
Desert Gardner:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
By Angela O'Callaghan
An indoor herb garden might be the easiest and most practical project any homebound horticulturist can create. While it might be too chilly to play outdoors in the dirt, there is no reason not to encourage these enormously practical plants to grow inside.
Some thoughts on the upcoming holidays
A Citizen's View:
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
By Judy Miller Gerard
As I ponder this holiday season, a number of thoughts come forward — reminders of things we know but sometimes forget, and some ideas for far more creative gift giving. I respectfully share them for your thoughtful consideration.

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