Tip for the times - On msn.com, Eat This Not That offers up this timely slide show, "120 Best-Ever Comfort Food Recipes." So much good stuff here - Sunday roast chicken, chicken pot pie, poor man's steak with onion and mushrooms plus garlic gravy, slow roasted pork shoulder, gussied up grilled cheese, the Elvis sandwich, grilled Mexican style … [Read more...] about From this week’s CooksSalon
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It’s the worst time to skimp on mental-health resources
NOTE: If you are in crisis call Nevada’s 24/7 Crisis Support Services 1-800-273-8255 or Text CARE 839863 By Kim Palchikoff Mental Health Awareness Month arrives this year with Nevada facing a crisis it has failed to handle in the past and remains ill-prepared to deal with now. You don’t need to read reports and statistics on the coronavirus pandemic to know that the … [Read more...] about It’s the worst time to skimp on mental-health resources
Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
By Garrett Estrada In honor of May being Older Americans Month, the Associate Medical Director of Southwest Medical Dr. Richard Orr wanted to share some advice for those Las Vegans over the age of 65 that will help keep them safe during the town's first phase of reopening amid the pandemic. Since seniors are at a higher risk of contracting the contagious virus, Orr … [Read more...] about Seniors should continue to socially distance amid re-openings
Read Nevada partnership enhances summer reading
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce a READ Nevada summer reading partnership with Renaissance, the Nevada State Library, and local public libraries. READ Nevada with myON by Renaissancesupports summer reading for all students by providing access to online reading materials for grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, at no cost. … [Read more...] about Read Nevada partnership enhances summer reading
Burial site at Mound House
By Dennis Cassinelli In the days when the Virginia and Truckee Railroad traveled between Virginia City and Carson City, there was one important station along the way known as Mound House. Located about halfway between the two cities, Mound House was also the terminus point for the narrow-gauge Carson and Colorado Railroad. The Mound House Station was quite … [Read more...] about Burial site at Mound House