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✈ Nellis Air Force Base Hosts Red Flag 24-1, Expect Increased Air Activity

Issue #040 - January 16, 2024

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John Wu
16 Jan

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❤️ Inside this issue of SummerSouth Insider..

📌❓🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Trivia Question of the Day

📌📆 Local Events in January 2024 (Jan 16 - Jan 23)

📌🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather

📌😜 Joke of the Day

✈ Nellis Air Force Base Hosts Red Flag 24-1, Expect Increased Air Activity

🥯 Competitive Eating Champion Joey Chestnut Wins National Bagel Day Contest

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Iowa Caucus Victory Bolsters Trump's 2024 Presidential Bid

🏒 Mark Stone's Hat Trick Powers Golden Knights to Victory Against Predators

📌⛽ What Are You Paying at the Pump? (January 15, 2024)

📌👮‍♂️ LVMPD Weekly Statistical Crime Briefing Report (week ending 1-5-24)

📌🏠 Summerlin South Housing Market Report - December 2023

📌✅ We Want To Spotlight Your Business!

❓🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Trivia Question of the Day

📆 Local Events in January 2024 (Jan 16 - Jan 23)

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

  Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)

Thursday, January 18, 2024

 Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)

Friday, January 19, 2024

 Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday)

Saturday, January 20, 2024

 Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday in January and February)

 Vegas Hikers - Ike’s Peak 4.3 Mile (southwest) 2 groups: 12:30 - 3:30 PM (Every week on Saturday until March 29, 2024)

Sunday, January 21, 2024

 Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday in January and February)

Monday, January 22, 2024

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather

😜 Why don't ice hockey players drink tea?

Scroll all the way to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer 👇

✈ Nellis Air Force Base Hosts Red Flag 24-1, Expect Increased Air Activity

The Air Force is set to conduct the Red Flag 24-1 exercise from Monday through January 26 at Nellis Air Force Base, as announced in a recent news release. During this 11-day period, residents might experience increased noise due to the extensive air activity.

The exercise will involve nearly 100 aircraft departing from Nellis twice daily, with each sortie potentially lasting up to five hours. These operations include both daytime and nighttime launches, the latter to train air crews for night combat scenarios.

Approximately 2,000 participants from the U.S. Air Force, joint services, international allies, and partners will partake in Red Flag 24-1. The 388th Fighter Wing from Hill AFB, Utah, has been designated

as the lead wing for the exercise. The aircraft featured in the exercise include advanced models like the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, B-2 Spirit, and the Royal Air Force Typhoon.

Red Flag exercises have been a staple at Nellis Air Force Base since 1975, providing air crews with invaluable experience in simulated air combat. These exercises are designed to offer intense and realistic combat training in a controlled environment, enhancing the preparedness and skills of the participants.

🥯 Competitive Eating Champion Joey Chestnut Wins National Bagel Day Contest

Joey Chestnut, famous for his dominance in competitive eating, claimed another victory, this time at a bagel eating contest. “Seigel’s Bagelmania” in Las Vegas hosted the event to celebrate National Bagel Day on January 15. In a dramatic shift from his usual New York hot dog contests, Chestnut showcased his versatility by devouring 15 bagels with cream cheese in just eight minutes.

The competition attracted top competitive eaters, but Chestnut managed to outperform them all, winning by a narrow margin of half a bagel. His closest rival, Geoff Esper, who held the previous record of 17.75 bagels, came in second place.

For his triumph, Chestnut was awarded a championship belt and a cash prize of $5,000, adding another notable achievement to his impressive competitive eating career.

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Iowa Caucus Victory Bolsters Trump's 2024 Presidential Bid

Former President Donald Trump achieved a commanding victory in the Iowa caucuses, reinforcing his position as the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump's margin of victory was poised to surpass the record set by Bob Dole in 1988. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished in a distant second, followed by former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.

Despite harsh winter conditions, caucus goers gathered in large numbers, demonstrating Trump's strong support base. His improved campaign organization, including a sophisticated digital and data operation, contributed significantly to this win.

Haley plans to focus on New Hampshire, aiming to appeal to independent voters in the upcoming primary. DeSantis is shifting his attention to South Carolina, a crucial conservative battleground. Meanwhile, conservative entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his campaign.

In his victory speech, Trump emphasized unity, a departure from his recent vengeful rhetoric. However, his campaign continues to be marked by legal challenges and controversial statements. Trump faced a court appearance in New York regarding a defamation case and has ongoing trials in Washington and Atlanta related to the 2020 election.

Trump's legal troubles seem to have little impact on his support base, with many Iowans viewing the charges against him as politically motivated. His victory in Iowa, despite the extreme cold and his legal battles, demonstrates his enduring influence within the Republican Party.

🏒 Mark Stone's Hat Trick Powers Golden Knights to Victory Against Predators

The Golden Knights secured a 4-1 win against the Nashville Predators, highlighted by key performances from Chandler Stephenson and captain Mark Stone. Despite uncertainty about his play due to illness, Stephenson made a significant impact with two assists on Stone's goals, contributing to Stone's first regular-season hat trick. The victory marked a strong rebound for the Knights following their recent loss to Calgary.

Stephenson's assists were crucial in the game, with one notable assist leading to Stone's second goal, putting the Knights ahead. The Predators managed to score once through Luke Evangelista, but Stone's third goal, again assisted by Stephenson, solidified the Knights' lead.

Coach Bruce Cassidy commended Stephenson's performance, noting that players sometimes excel even when feeling under the weather. Goalkeeper Logan Thompson also played a pivotal role, saving 34 of 35 shots.

Defenseman Nic Hague praised the team's collective effort, highlighting their improved defense and unity. Left wing Pavel Dorofeyev contributed with two assists, further bolstering the team's offensive strength.

The article also emphasized the team's resilience in overcoming a slow start, with their first shot on goal coming 15 minutes into the game. The Knights' penalty-killing strategy was effective, with Jonas Rondbjerg playing a significant role in his second NHL game.

Brisson, the 2020 first-round pick, made his NHL debut in this game. Despite the initial nerves, Brisson settled into the match, contributing with one shot on goal and demonstrating potential for growth in the league. Coach Cassidy noted Brisson's learning curve and emphasized the physical demands of the NHL.

This victory for the Golden Knights was a testament to their ability to adapt and perform under pressure, showcasing both individual brilliance and solid team dynamics. The game not only highlighted the talents of established players like Stone and Stephenson but also demonstrated the promising future of newer members like Brisson.

⛽ What Are You Paying at the Pump? (January 15, 2024)

📌👮‍♂️ Statistical Crime Briefing

Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: 2024-1-5

Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The entire report for all Area Commands may be viewed here.

📌🏠 Summerlin South Housing Market Report - December 2023

*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.

Visit here to see the entire report.

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