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Deli-sliced Krakus ham available

This week brings good news and bad news on Krakus hams, being sought by John MacMillan and Helen Panegasser: Yes, the deli-sliced Krakus is available in Las Vegas. No, the canned hams don’t appear to be. John Bisci Jr., Delores Sullins, Marlene Peters, Barbara Jo Pfeffer, Judy Kackley, Jeff Wheeler, Connie Benton, Raymond Moreton and Lois Kupec all said the sliced-to-order ham is available in the deli section of various Albertsons stores. …

RESTAURANT REPORT

5th Avenue Pub bar, 906 S. Sixth St., received 14 demerits June 5. Violations included brown slime inside ice machine. GRADE: B

RESTAURANT REPORT

Big Al’s Oyster Bar, bar area, The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits Dec. 4. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: B

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