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Dining pick of the week: U.S.S Fish n Chips

There are times when you really don’t know what you want for lunch or dinner. Here’s a place with such a varied menu that you’re bound to find something to satisfy your hunger pains.

College pep rallies explain options to students in at-risk schools

Officials from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are doing what they can to increase interest in post-secondary education in at-risk schools. The Clark County School District’s 34th annual college fair at Cashman Center Oct. 25 was preceded by pep rallies at Canyon Springs, Desert Pines and Rancho high schools.

Planting fruit trees between pines not the way to go

Question: I recently moved into a home in Henderson, and I have a large back yard with about seven pine trees lining the property. The trees are spaced approximately 8 feet apart. I am contemplating planting fruit trees between the pines, and once they reach maturity, I would remove the pine trees. What do you think about this approach?

Wine lovers have a tasty golf session in store

Oenophiles, please take note. There’s a new trend popping up in the golf world and in Las Vegas in particular, which I find very cheering. I’m all for it, and I believe you will find it to your liking as well.

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Favorite Sons & Daughters

Stefani Lindenberg, 12, participated in the 2011 Miss Pre-Teen Las Vegas pageant on Oct. 23.

Letters to the editor

I read your Nevada Wild Fest article in the Anthem View (“Nevada Wild Fest to feature concerts, carnival,” Oct. 11). I think you should know that not everyone is happy to have that monstrosity in their backyard.

Spring Mountain Free Trappers live in the past for one day

Visitors to Spring Mountain Ranch this weekend might think they’ve stepped into the “Twilight Zone.” The Spring Mountain Free Trappers are holding their annual Mountain Man Rendezvous from Friday through Sunday, and visitors should expect the air to be filled with the crack of black powder firearms, the steady thunk of tomahawks and the smell of gun smoke and Dutch oven cooking.

Southern Nevada experiences record-setting chill

Sunday’s high temperature of 55 degrees marked a record for the lowest high temperature on a Nov. 6, according to the National Weather Service office in Las Vegas.

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