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Drew Mortensen, 18, has achieved Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts of America.

Letter to the editor

The bruising, ugly and underhanded campaign being waged in North Las Vegas Ward 4 by Wade Wagner against his opponent, Councilman Richard Cherchio, has plunged local politics in North Las Vegas to a new low.

Wife needs to reopen attitude toward marriage and her place in it

I’ve been married almost seven years now to the best father to our children, best provider, hardest worker and nicest guy you will ever meet in your life. We communicate — current events are a big part, nothing any deeper. I love talking to him (actually he does most of the talking). I’ve always been a quiet person, but it works for us; I’m a great listener. We get along great, like best friends. The problem is, we don’t talk about feelings or any of that other mushy stuff, and we hardly ever spend any time together. Never have. Since day one when I met him, I knew he was a closed book in that regard. I didn’t mind. I didn’t really want the intimacy anyway.

Age not the only factor in deciding when to leave kids home alone

It’s a tricky thing for parents to decide for the first time when it’s OK to leave their kids home alone. Some states have laws regarding the minimum age a child must be, varying from 8 to 14. In Nevada, it’s not so simple.

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kids to learn how to resist aggression during Nevada Child Seekers classes

Newsmakers

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada recently honored volunteers during the Daisies & Pearls — Remembering Juliette Low annual meeting and volunteer recognition luncheon.

Las Vegans celebrate Fourth of July at Summerlin parade

About 40,000 people were expected Monday to watch floats, Macy’s Parade-style 20-foot-tall balloons and performers stroll past in the Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade.

July 4th Memories: World War II vet Alexander was ace fighter pilot

As an ace fighter pilot who battled German warplanes over France and Berlin in World War II, Fred Alexander’s youthful reputation for pushing the envelope in whatever he did spread quickly through the ranks of his foes in the Luftwaffe.

Garage fire damages home in Las Vegas

A garage fire caused $125,000 in damage to a home near Washington Avenue and Jones Boulevard, the Las Vegas Fire Department said Sunday.