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Henderson man launches foundation to feed children

One hour after Dale Darcas got word that his father had died on Father’s Day weekend in 2012, he was told that the nonprofit he served as executive director for two years, Caring 4 Kids was being put to rest, too.

BLM proposes restoration for spring areas

The Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada District Office is seeking public input through February on restoration work proposed for three spring areas: La Madre, Rainbow and Kiup.

Education Notebook

COMEDY MAGICIAN MAC KING TO HOST BOOK DRIVE THROUGH FEBRUARY

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Ghost who goes moo can’t keep dancers away from new facility

The new dance room at the Winchester Cultural Center at 3130 S. McLeod Drive was opened and dedicated Jan. 25 despite complications that some staff members joked were caused by the ghost of a cow.

Don’t let romance dull your instincts for potential danger

Relationships initially formed online are especially dangerous because profiles can be falsified, said officer Laura Meltzer of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Area Briefing

STATEWIDE TELEPHONE SCAM
USES LOWER INSURANCE RATES AS LURE

Local couples find love through their professional lives

Love in the workplace is not uncommon but is commonly frowned upon. These three downtown couples, however, have managed to make it work.

Recreation Briefs

Check out recreational things to do in and around the valley

Citrus persnickety especially when young

Question: We have a question about our 5 to 6 year old naval orange tree. For the past 2 to 3 years, we left the fruit on the tree until the weather man said freezing temperatures were coming. But with just cold nights, the fruit seems to dry out. Can we pick the fruit early and let the oranges ripen in the house?

Course’s coots get good scare from live-in canine

Eagle Crest Golf Course is one of three courses up in the Sun City Summerlin community. And you’ll probably see Australian shepherd Leroy hanging out on course.

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