Issue: May 24, 2001
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Drop-in dilemma
The Center Street Mission backs out of Reno’s bedraggled and not-so-temporary homeless drop-in center on Morrill Street.
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Going green at the DOD
Chatting with military mucky-mucks about blowing up old bombs.
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Fighting to reduce domestic violence
An interview with Gabrielle Gillette, the domestic violence outreach coordinator for the Reno City Attorney’s Office.
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Insurance issues
A fight between the Washoe County School District and some of its employees over a decrease in health insurance benefits has the potential for ugliness.
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Grace heals bitter wounds
If we don’t forgive, we become prisoners of those who’ve inflicted pain on us and on society.
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Letters for May 24, 2001
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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The square and the round
Our columnist tells the tale of how two good boys went bad, thanks to Perry Como.
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Why not Nevada
Economic development folks are trying to lure new businesses to the Truckee Meadows by offering them Hot August Nights keychains, free drink tokens and comp meals at the Atlantis.
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A radical Jesus
An art exhibit in Carson City depicts Christ as a complex, rebellious hero.
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A faire to remember
The Valhalla Renaissance Festival is a popular event among “Ren folk” and regular folk.
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Controversial ‘love potion’ available in Reno
A local nightclub is among first in town to sell Niagara, a controversial new drink that’s being nationally distributed and marketed as “Romance in a bottle.”
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The power of money
Gothic North Theater’s production of Other People’s Money conveys a disturbing message about the power of cash.
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A twisted fairy tale
Our film reviewer says Shrek is an animated gem of a movie.
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Michael Bolton in V.C.?!?
At Virginia City’s Firehouse Restaurant & Saloon, we found good service, decent food and horrid Michael Bolton music.
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