By Dennis Cassinelli My Mother, Phyllis, was one of the first female blackjack dealers in Nevada. She and her sister, Clare, worked for Harold’s Club in Reno in the early 1940’s. General Manager, Raymond “Pappy” Smith was the first Nevada casino owner to hire female blackjack dealers to work in the clubs. His reasoning was, if casinos hired female … [Read more...] about My fascination for silver dollars
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Downtown Summerlin won’t be mistaken for the beach upon re-opening
Even though the governor loosened restrictions for businesses open by today, Summerlin residents decided not to come out in droves to Downtown Summerlin like many of those who crowded the beaches in Florida and California. A quick visit to the open-air mall around noon found just a spattering of patrons walking the sidewalks and only a few of the retailers actually … [Read more...] about Downtown Summerlin won’t be mistaken for the beach upon re-opening
Downtown Summerlin to open Saturday … mostly
In keeping the governor’s edict on Thursday that open-air malls can open on Saturday, Downtown Summerlin announced on Friday that it will be open as well. With a couple of caveats. First, individual retailers and restaurants in the mall will make their own decisions on whether to open or not. Some, that have been deemed essential all along, will remain open while others … [Read more...] about Downtown Summerlin to open Saturday … mostly
Clark County to Reopen Dog Parks
Clark County will reopen all its dog parks starting Friday, May 8. Signs will be posted limiting ten people per area with a one hour time limit per person in order to help encourage social distancing. “Our K-9 friends need opportunities to exercise and escape just like us” said Clark County Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Hernandez. “we are glad to be able to … [Read more...] about Clark County to Reopen Dog Parks
From the CooksSalon
Tip for the times – Mary Beth Albright of the Washington Post hosts online cooking demos, free to all. Called the “Quarantine Cooking Show,” it’s very much in tune with the times. Given ingredients can be hard to find, she tends to concentrate on what’s likely on hand, also noting possible substitutes or even when you can simply leave something out. … [Read more...] about From the CooksSalon