Don’t fear betting against Saints on road

When it’s time to pull the trigger and bet against the New Orleans Saints, there is plenty to fear. The quarterback is the biggest factor, because Drew Brees plays a cool hand.

Medicaid change aids autistic children

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has informed states that Medicaid will now cover autism services under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment coverage, expanding access to programs for families in need.

Utah ends prison horse program

Utah prison officials said Friday the federal government has 30 days to relocate 1,100 wild horses after the state ended a program in which inmates cared for the animals.

CreativeCollaboration

Michael Amini creates furniture that connects people with their culture and heritage. As successful as he is, he is also smart enough to know that there are times to bring in other creative sources. He recently did this by collaborating with actress Jane Seymour on multiple high fashion furniture collections.

Fake antiques can be hard to recognize

Watch out for fake antiques, especially copies of well-known pieces. In about 1820, some potters in England’s Staffordshire district made portrait figures of famous politicians, actors and athletes to sell in local shops. Remember, this was a time when there were no color images of people except paintings and few black-and-white photos.

Moving table tops combine beauty, functionality

Most of us are well-acquainted with dining table extensions, whether featuring wood, glass or metal tops, and with or without hidden leaves; along with night and side tables that contain hidden shelves located above the top drawer that slide out and provide additional tabletop space. We’ve seen these for years.

Local events

Sept. 6

Dolgo crabapple trees can thrive in desert conditions

Q: I am hoping to plant two semidwarf crabapple trees on the west side of my house. Could you please tell me which cultivars will do well here? I am looking for crabapples that are good for raw eating, jelly and apple butter. I also need to know which are good for cross-pollinating each other.

For climate-change solution, everyone into the pool

Some may think my concerns are misplaced. But for those who follow the science and pay attention to actual facts, we are living in a time of extreme and rapid change. Nothing like this has ever happened before.

Rooftop decks crown Summerlin residences

From the elevated slopes of Summerlin’s Paseos village, the new floor plans at Capistrano by Ryland Homes showcase some of the best views in the valley.

Resale Listings Aug. 14-18

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

‘Bully’ law could help HOA board with problem member

Q: We have a condominium complex of 64 units. There is an individual who constantly spreads malicious rumors and lies about the management company and present and past board members. He is on record of attempting to remove them. He actually lobbies door to door before elections in an attempt to gain enough votes to get on the board and control it.

New law extends penalty time for short-sellers

Q: We had to short-sale our home in Henderson on May 2, 2012. We are two months past our two-year penalty and have been looking for another home to buy. Our lender just informed us that even though we have completed our penalty phase, we are possibly going to be hit with another two-year penalty because of a new change in the federal government laws. This law was supposed to be enacted on Aug. 17. We just heard about this law yesterday.

Candlelighters ambassadors named for event

Join the Candlelighters ambassadors to support kids with cancer at the Candlelighters Shine for a Superhero 5K and 1 Mile Race with Chet Buchanan on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge master planned community. The park is at 9700 South Buffalo Drive, just south of Blue Diamond Road.

Hutchison’s perfect strike beats No. 3 Green Valley

Palo Verde quarterbacks don”t often get to shine while running the double wing. Junior Logan Hutchison took advantage of his shot on Friday night.

FOOTBALL: Arbor View wears out Silverado

Arbor View certainly didn’t want to find itself behind Silverado at halftime on Friday night.

Cunningham comes off bench to lead Rattlers past Cowboys

Last week’s physical game in Idaho took a toll on Mojave, and Rattlers coach Joe Delgado wasn’t sure how his depleted roster would respond Friday night at home against Chaparral.

Morris’ big plays help Jaguars top Chargers

Sophomore Isaiah Morris scored three touchdowns, converted two 2-point conversions and intercepted two passes as host Desert Pines held off Clark 42-40 on Friday.

Wildcats win 19th straight Bone Game

Las Vegas scored early and often on Friday, rushing to a 47-0 halftime lead en route to a 60-7 home win over Rancho on Friday.

Bennett scores five TDs as Spartans top Trailblazers

Cimarron-Memorial senior Maurice Bennett scored four touchdowns in his first five touches on Friday and added another score in the second half as the Spartans dominated visiting Durango, 48-7.

Broady, Mountain Lions tame Desert Oasis

Maliek Broady ran for 115 yards and Sierra Vista’s football team intercepted Desert Oasis quarterbacks five times Friday en route to a 34-14 home win.

Peete, Dragons win second straight

Junior running back Jay Peete rushed for 80 yards and three touchdowns to lead Del Sol to a 46-6 home win over Western on Friday.

Dabbs leads Sundevils past Miners

Eldorado quarterback Deven Dabbs threw for 184 yards and four touchdowns Friday to lead the Sundevils to a 42-12 win over visiting Sunrise Mountain.

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