05/23/2006
There in a time of need
Volunteers lend hand when tragedy strikes
By MARK SMITH VIEW STAFF WRITER
At the scene of almost any tragedy -- a fatal car wreck, a suicide, a murder -- many of the usual emergency responders make an appearance.
Police, the coroner, EMTs and paramedics, firefighters and doctors may answer a 911 call. Also likely to show up are unpaid volunteers who, time and again, do one thing: offer help to those who most need it in the wake of a tragedy and who often would otherwise be left alone and unaided.
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Star celebration
Salute to begin with May 30 luncheon at the Imperial Palace
By ANGIE PARKINSON VIEW STAFF WRITER
When John Stuart has his star dedicated on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on May 30, part of the award will read: "father of the celebrity impersonation industry."
The creator of the "Legends in Concert" celebrity impersonation show empire could be called a legend in his own right, although he is modest about the whole thing.
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A survivor's story
May Elementary students get a firsthand lesson
By LAUREN ROMANO VIEW STAFF WRITER
Lydia Lebovic stood in front of Mitch Kalin's class at May Elementary School ready to tell fifth-graders a personal story full of hatred and murder.
"I told (Kalin) I don't like to speak to elementary schools. It's not a nice story," she said.
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Toddler's story inspires
Family photos revealed early evidence of cancer
By JAN HOGAN VIEW STAFF WRITER
It's an honor Todd and Shawn Radwanski prefer hadn't been bestowed on their daughter. She was the poster child for the Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer of Southern Nevada's recent 5K Fun Run/Walk, held April 29 at Mountain's Edge Master Planned Community near Blue Diamond Road and Buffalo Drive.
Adilyn Radwanski was diagnosed with retinoblastoma when she was 8 months old. The first indication was that she had a wandering eye.
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Becker benefit offers fun for kids
By JAN HOGAN VIEW STAFF WRITER
Becker Community School held a Carnival of Care on May 6 to benefit the leukemia ward at Sunrise Children's Hospital.
Last year's event was marked by high winds and uncooperative weather. It brought a crowd of about 50 people, while this year's carnival drew about twice that many.
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Hellacious hounds
Unit takes bite out of competitors from around Southwest
By MARK SMITH VIEW STAFF WRITER
North Las Vegas contributed just two police K9 teams to a recent regional competition in Mesa, Ariz.
They were up against 59 teams from 29 other departments as expansive as those in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Holocaust survivor speaks at May Elementary School
Fifth-grade students get a firsthand lesson
By LAUREN ROMANO VIEW STAFF WRITER
Lydia Lebovic stood in front of Mitch Kalin's class at May Elementary School ready to tell fifth-graders a personal story full of hatred and murder.
"I told (Kalin) I don't like to speak to elementary schools. It's not a nice story," she said.
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