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Nevada State College unveils new building: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; At Thursday's grand opening celebration of Nevada State College's Liberal Arts and Sciences building, President Fred Maryanski summed up the emotion of dedicating the new building by quoting the classic Scorpions rock ballad: "Take me to the magic of the moment, on a glory night, where the children of tomorrow dream away, in the wind of change."
College celebrates new building with tours, ribbon cutting: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; Nevada State College will host a grand opening of its Liberal Arts and Sciences building Oct. 2, with a public tour and ribbon cutting marking the first permanent building on the 500-acre campus.
Dogs get their day in the pool: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; For the first time, Henderson will open its Multigenerational Activity Pool on Oct. 11 to canines during its Doggie Paddle and Play Day.
Play's the thing: City recognized for its playgrounds, programs; Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; Henderson has been recognized as one of 67 playful cities in the nation — a distinction heralding the city's efforts to promote playtime and playgrounds for children.
Cox shuts payment facility on Water Street: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; Cox Communications opened a new payment center Sept. 8 on Stephanie Street and Warm Springs Road following the closure Sept. 6 of its smaller facility at 11 Water St.
New scam targets grandparents: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008; Just this year, the Missouri and Washington state attorneys general have warned grandparents not to fall prey to callers posing as grandchildren requesting money for car repairs, bail or medical bills. The AARP also published an alert last month.
Old West event comes to Henderson: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008; Packing revolvers and outfitted in 19th century-style cowboy and cowgirl garb, Single Action Mounted Shooting members galloped through the eighth-annual Pony Express Shootout in Henderson on Saturday, popping balloons and wowing spectators with their old-time skills.
Library expands homework help program: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; Henderson libraries are expanding their Live Homework Help program a year after its launch, bringing the online assistance to kindergartners through third graders, as well as adults, for the first time.
Authors talk at library about books, life: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; Fans of mystery writer David Rosenfelt may have known about the seven books he has published since 2003, and they may have understood his writing style.
Class brings out the artist in seniors: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; Icel Midkiff's oil painting group at the Henderson Senior Center meets once a week for six weeks. Midkiff, 75, is on hand to offer advice and tips as beginners and longtime artists meet for 2 1/2 hours of creative camaraderie.
Caregivers reach out to one another: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; Helene Moore’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, her book, “Behind the Mask,” was printed by Mystic Publishers in February, and with it came the inspiration to refocus her life on an idea: adopt-a-caregiver. It matches caregivers with another person with whom they can exchange e-mails or talk.
Henderson returns to the Old West for annual event: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; The Eighth Annual Pony Express Shootout scheduled for Sept. 27 is expanding during its second year in Henderson with Civil War and Mountain Man encampments added to the roster of 19th-century themed cowboy-shooting and mounted shooting competitions.
'Romeo and Juliet' coming to Henderson park: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; In its 23rd year in Henderson, the Shakespeare in the Park festival will feature "Romeo and Juliet" on Oct. 3, 4 and 5.
Henderson preserve trains future bird watchers: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; Peering through binoculars, the Gutierrez and Thuet children gazed at the creatures circling overhead at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
Jewish holiday begins next week: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008; On Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Mel Hecht prostrates himself on the ground, a prayer shawl wrapped around his head.
Car crashes into Green Valley home: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008; William Rutter was watching television about 7 p.m. Sept. 13 when he heard a loud crash. He opened the front door and found a car sticking out the side of his garage.
Man sentenced in death of Henderson resident: Friday, Sept. 19, 2008; A man accused of killing 22-year-old Henderson resident Josh Embler during a 2007 house party was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of eight years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
Grandparents ride motorcycle across country for soldiers' children: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; For children like her grandson, Debbie Argel-Bastian is motorcycling more than 6,000 miles across the country, raising money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides full college education to surviving children of fallen Special Operations personnel.
Man accused of robbery a no show at arraignment: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; A man charged in a home invasion and shooting in Henderson earlier this year failed to appear for his arraignment Aug. 20, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Thousands expected at blues festival: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008; The third annual Rockin' Blues Music Festival, showcasing 10 acts spanning a breadth of musical genres, is expected to draw roughly 5,000 people to the Henderson Pavilion concert on Saturday.
Henderson police to implement horse patrol: Monday, Sept. 15, 2008; The Henderson Police Department is preparing to add a horse patrol to complement its crime-fighting arsenal.
Clark County residents honor victims of Sept. 11: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008; Summerlin resident Tom Brassil lost nearly 20 friends on Sept. 11, mostly sons of former fellow New York City firefighters.
Man charged in e-mail case being evaluated: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008; A 27-year-old Las Vegas man accused of sending threatening e-mails from a computer in Henderson to two former Virginia Tech students is still undergoing competency evaluations, according to his attorney.
Lake Mead rec area gets patrol dog: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008; Lake Mead National Recreation Area has become the second national park to get a police dog on the Park Service force, trained to sniff out illegal drugs and missing persons.
City looks to increase number of registered voters: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008; As Nevada State College students whizzed by a desk stacked with voter registration forms Sept. 3, Henderson passport and election services specialist Marilee Forst stood at the ready, asking them their voter status and offering wallet-sized cards detailing when to vote.
Family, friends mourn boy who died in golf cart accident: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008; Seventh-grader Josh Stevens had attended Bob Miller Middle for only two weeks, but when the school held a memorial service Tuesday night after his death in a golf cart accident, the gym was filled with 300 students who came to remember him.
School stresses safety after student seriously injured: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; After an 11-year-old student was seriously injured while crossing Eastern Avenue, Del Webb Middle School is sending home a letter to parents with information about pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Two workers recovering after being injured by pipe: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; An accident at a construction site on Sunset Road that left two workers with potentially life-threatening injuries Aug. 26 was the result of a plastic sewer pipe unexpectedly rolling into a ditch.
Perkins marks last day as chief: First woman to head Police Department; Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; Henderson Police Chief Richard Perkins will be marking his final day in the job Sept. 5, after which he will be replaced by Henderson Deputy Police Chief Jutta Chambers — a transition city officials announced Aug. 27.
Lake Mead research center bringing science to life: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; "Alien Invaders" may sound like a horror movie populated by Martians. But the star of this film shot at Lake Mead on Aug. 24 can be just as threatening, although much smaller: the quagga mussel.
Henderson libraries plan new branch at mall, 3 other projects: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; Within the next two years, Henderson libraries may have four new locations — a new Gibson branch downtown, the Green Valley Library now operated by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and smaller locations in the Galleria at Sunset mall and in the under-construction Heritage Park Senior Center.
Henderson library fees increase: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; Late fees at the Henderson District Public Libraries are jumping from 10 cents per day per item to 20 cents a day per item for all adult materials beginning last Monday.
Man gets probation in robbery: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; A man accused of involvement in a May 26 home invasion near Valle Verde Drive and Horizon Ridge Parkway was sentenced Aug. 25 to 24 months probation following his agreement to testify against other alleged participants.
Crowd packs Eastside Cannery casino on inaugural night: Friday, Aug. 29, 2008; Traffic was snarled along Boulder Highway. Pedestrians crowded the sidewalks as patrons parked at neighboring casinos and restaurants. Inside the Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel, things were just as hectic on Thursday, its opening night, with lines forming outside restaurants and nary a slot machine open around 9 p.m.
Pet store robbery case moves to district court: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; A woman arrested in an alleged robbery of a Henderson PetSmart will be tried on charges of robbery, kidnapping and using a deadly weapon in District Court, a judge has ruled.
Man involved in Henderson home invasion sentenced: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; A man accused of involvement in a May 26 home invasion near Valle Verde Drive and Horizon Ridge Parkway was sentenced Monday to 24 months’ probation following his agreement to testify against other alleged participants.
Library to host readers theater for elementry children: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Elementary children will have the opportunity to stage a presidential play at Paseo Verde Library this November without having to memorize lines.
Fall watering chedule begins Sept. 1: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Beginning Sept. 1, residents and business will be told to keep their watering to three days a week — an annual shift in the fall aimed at conserving water.
Man kills self, shot by police simultaneously: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Henderson Police say a 30-year-old man killed himself as he moved toward two officers who simultaneously fired at him inside a Greenway Road residence last Sunday.
Housing planned for senior center site: Low-income complex also to include a new center; Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; The downtown senior center is expected to be razed next year to make way for a new building for low-income senior housing that would include a new center on the bottom floor.
Eastside Cannery casino to open Thursday: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008; Touting its distinctive look, large rooms and selection of restaurants, Cannery officials are billing the Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel as the first major casino to open in more than a decade on Las Vegas’ eastside.
Woman charged in pet store robbery used fake gun: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008; A robbery of a Henderson PetSmart July 13 that ended in a police standoff and a hostage being held at gunpoint was done with a fake gun.
First day is smooth sailing at C.T. Sewell Elementary: Monday, Aug. 25, 2008; As students crowded the lunchroom at C.T. Sewell Elementary School Monday, friends reconnected, and memories of summer vacations began to fade.
At CSN, students return to limited course options: Monday, Aug. 25, 2008; Students at the College of Southern Nevada returned to class today to find limited course offerings, pared student services and a hiring freezes on all positions. Meanwhile, student fees have increased by $2.75 per credit hour.
A rock star for a moment: Summerlin residents fulfill rock star fantasies and show off their talent, or lack thereof, with karaoke; Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008; The prospect of bounding onstage and singing your heart out to a roomful of strangers can be terrifying. The karaoke bar does not offer the comforting anonymity of a home shower. Gazes shift from drinks to stage, conversations are halted and barflies comment amongst themselves on the quality of singing and performance.

But with an audience comes a measure of self-satisfaction and accomplishment not present when crooning into a bar of soap.
A rock star for a moment: Henderson residents fulfill rocks star fantasies and show off their talent, or lack thereof, with karaoke; Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008; The prospect of bounding up on stage and singing your heart out to a roomful of strangers can be terrifying. The karaoke bar does not offer the comforting anonymity of a home shower. Gazes shift from drinks to stage, conversations are halted and barflies comment amongst themselves on the quality of singing and performance.

But with the audience comes a measure of self-satisfaction and accomplishment not present when crooning into a bar of soap.
Independence Day events in Henderson: Wednesday, July 2, 2008; Henderson residents will have a variety of firework-viewing options this Fourth of July with displays and concerts in downtown Henderson and Anthem Hills Park as well as fireworks at Green Valley Ranch Resort, Sunset Station and Lake Las Vegas.