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“MAMMA MIA!”

No Christmas tree

While Nevada transportation planners rub their hands at the thought of the new “stimulus” package (see above), details remain murky.

Show us the money!

There’s no slowing the torrent of bailout and “stimulus” funds coming from Washington, regardless of whether they work as intended. But the next round of handouts — if done properly — might bring some additional relief to congested Southern Nevada.

Go get that pork

Christmas is over but state and local public agencies across Nevada are still making their lists and checking them twice.

CASINO PROVIDES ON-SITE CARE

Dina Cazares never thought a career in medicine would return her to the gaming industry. But her experience in the casino world made the newly licensed registered nurse a perfect choice for a pilot program that placed a health care clinic at New York-New York.

Foster teens celebrate with Valley Automall

The Valley Automall hosted its 11th annual Foster Teens Holiday Celebration on Dec. 21. The annual event gives disadvantaged teenagers an opportunity to enjoy the holiday season with free food, gifts and a chance to meet local TV personalities.

Elantra gets made over

When you think about it, the excitement is understandable. Of all the cars in Hyundai’s fleet, the Elantra Touring is the first wagon. And since wagon popularity has been on the rise, it’s no wonder Hyundai dealers are more than a little giddy.

Sowerby trucks 2,000 miles

I used the grab handles to pull myself up into the belly of the beast.

Planet Nissan buys dinner

For the second year in a row, Planet Nissan in Centennial Hills went an extra mile on Thanksgiving by donating holiday dinners to 10 local families in need. Each family received a $200 gift certificate for groceries.

Ford Country sponsors FFA scholarship

For the 12th consecutive year, Ford Country is making a $1,000 scholarship program available to high school seniors and college students who are members of FFA, an agricultural education organization. Scholarships are awarded based agricultural and leadership experience, and academics are also considered. Ford Motor Co. has been associated with the National FFA for 60 years and Ford dealers nationwide, including Ford Country, are proud to be the largest corporate sponsor of FFA scholarships. Applications are due by Feb. 15, 2009 and applicants must visit Ford Country to obtain a required dealer signature and code. Ford Country is located in the Valley Automall at 280 N. Gibson Road. The application is available at www.ffa.org.

Ground broken on Findlay’s Audi Henderson dealership

Ground was recently broken on the Findlay Automotive Group’s new 30,000-square-foot Audi Henderson dealership, which is being added in the extension of the Valley Automall, east of U.S. Highway 93.

What does your car say about you?

If you can’t judge a book by its cover, can you judge it by the car it drives?

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