03/28/2006
Rolling the dice
Developers bet on non-casino project near gambling hub
By ANGIE PARKINSON
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Jim Stuart is a bit worried about the legacy he will leave.
"We may go down as two of the dumbest guys in the history of Las Vegas," said Stuart, founder of Centra Properties.
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Cool expansion
Popular shop finds another home in Tenaya Village
By LAUREN ROMANO
VIEW STAFF WRITER
The second Gelato Cafe in the valley held its grand opening March 20 at 7240 W. Azure Road in Tenaya Village.
The cafe, which serves up a lot more than the dessert it was named after, is designed as a place for locals to come in and spend some time.
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Operation miracle
Summerlin family endures infant's near-fatal disease
By JAN HOGAN
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In early 2004, Summerlin residents Jason and Roxanne Davis were excited at the birth of their daughter Ava. Soon after, they learned she only had months to live.
The Davises -- who already had a toddler Blake -- welcomed Ava into the world March 30. She seemed to be a perfect little girl.
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All they can be
Administrator takes military philosophy into field of education
By MARK SMITH
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After 26 years in the United States Army, including service in Vietnam, Col. Jimmie Jones retired in the mid-1990s and quickly found his way into another field -- education.
Now he's planning to retire on April 14, although he'll do some consulting about education issues.
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Community effort
Volunteers pitch in with national group KaBoom!
By JAN HOGAN
VIEW STAFF WRITER
The music of Shania Twain and the Eagles filled the air. Party balloons pinpointed the spot and workers in orange T-shirts abounded everywhere. Even NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was on hand. It was all a concerted effort to bring a playground to area children.
On March 9, an estimated 250 people converged on the Salvation Army, 2900 Palomino Lane, and pitched in on various tasks. Some painted benches. Other shoveled mulch. Some planted flowers and shrubbery. Still others picked up paint brushes and brought a mural to life on the western wall. The mulch detail had 60 people assigned to it.
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Word power
Ph.D. says tots better off with an early start
By MARK SMITH
VIEW STAFF WRITER
You can't start too early where teaching a child to read is concerned.
That is the view of Robert Titzer of San Diego, and he means it -- the earlier, the better.
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