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Newsmakers: June 12

Harris Kline has been promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Best approach to help some addicts is to step away

I would like to read someday what you say to people when the addiction results in the death of the one you love. My father, my wife, my best friend, my lover … these and others dear to me have died because of the scourge that plagues our world. Even after I did the right thing.

Crafters guild helps those out of work make extra income

When Summerlin-area resident Marcus Paden was laid off two years ago, he got crafty and used his creative side to come up with ways to bring money into the household. He and his wife, April, were among those who sold items at the Las Vegas Crafters Guild’s spring show in May.

Sun City residents concerned new lighting will lessen security

The city is replacing its 41,000 street lamps with a new technology that concentrates on illuminating just the streets and sidewalks, reduces energy consumption by 30 to 60 percent and lasts an average of 12 to 14 years instead of 18 months. Sounds like a win-win, right? Maybe not.

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Female student-athletes take center court at awards banquet

They kept up their grades, excelled in sports and received recognition for it. On May 23, Las Vegas Athletic Clubs recognized nearly 40 female student-athletes from across the Las Vegas Valley at its annual banquet at the Palms.

Dining pick of the week: A Thyme for All Seasons

When clients speak, listen to what they have to say. This company is primarily a successful catering company that opened a café after numerous requests from its clients.

Things to do in Paradise/Downtown June 12-18

From the Reggae in the Desert music festival and the Senior Idol Talent Show to David de Alba’s “Finnochio’s Memoirs: The Last Chapter,” Paradise and Downtown have plenty going on this week.

Social media campaign to post status updates on downtown

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman re iterated downtown’s resurgence during a May 31 press conference in which representatives from the Downtown Las Vegas Alliance and businesses announced the Rediscover Downtown initiative, a social media campaign designed to attract locals to the area.

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Safety apps promoted as way to avoid texting while driving

Want to remove the temptation to use your cellphone while driving? There’s an app for that. Several mobile carriers offer apps that allow smartphones to auto-reply to texts, alerting the senders that you are driving, and send incoming calls to voice mail.

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