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Sierra Vista teacher named New Educator of the Year

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By Garrett Estrada Sierra Vista High School teacher Kenneth Brown was honored by the Clark County School District with its annual High School New Educator of the Year award during the school's faculty and staff virtual video conference on May 6.  The English and African American Studies Teacher called winning the award “surreal.” Kenneth Brown and family “I’m … [Read more...] about Sierra Vista teacher named New Educator of the Year

What Does a Recession Mean for You? 6 Ways to Protect Your Future

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StatePoint Financial experts agree that no one is completely immune from risk when a recession occurs, and that an economic downturn can have a significant impact on your personal and financial situation. However, they also agree that it is important to avoid panicking and to remain focused on your long-term financial plans and strategies. When thinking about what a … [Read more...] about What Does a Recession Mean for You? 6 Ways to Protect Your Future

5 Not-So-Obvious Household Essentials for Your Time at Home

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StatePoin Extended time at home is making many families more aware of what products they simply can’t do without. While you may have predicted what some of these essentials would be -- ahem, toilet paper -- other, not-so-obvious items are helping to make quarantines more comfortable nationwide. To get a handle on what has come in most handy during this stay-at-home … [Read more...] about 5 Not-So-Obvious Household Essentials for Your Time at Home

The Highwaymen

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By Dennis Cassinelli I started my career as a Highwayman in 1960 when I went to work for the Nevada State Highway Department on the first Interstate 80 construction project in Nevada at Verdi. After working in various capacities, I was appointed to work in the NDOT construction office in Carson City. On a team with two other engineers, we processed payments to the … [Read more...] about The Highwaymen