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01/29/2008
THE CHIP MONK: Gambling for God
Converting casino chips to cash for the church is Arthur Nelson's job

By F. ANDREW TAYLOR

VIEW STAFF WRITER

Tour guides tell the story that there is a church on the Strip that often receives casino chips in its collection plate. Eventually, someone has to go to all the casinos to convert those chips to cash. That person is Arthur Nelson, otherwise known as the "Chip Monk."

However, Snopes.com, an urban-myth-debunking Web site, claims the Chip Monk doesn't exist. But don't tell that to Nelson, who has lived in Las Vegas for 49 years. For 40 of those, he worked as a church organist.

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01/29/2008
Moenkopi Trail offers panoramic views

While most hikers in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area head out along the 13-mile Scenic Drive and take trails into the surrounding hills or canyons, there are also a couple of very worthwhile hikes in the lower elevations.

One, the Moenkopi Trail, adds a new dimension to a visit here, rewarding you with panoramic views of the Spring Mountains, La Madre Mountains and Calico Hills through the entire hike.

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THINGS TO DO
Partnership to help create lab for nursing students
UNLV to host weekend of musical encounters
North Las Vegas has come a long way
View Dining Guide
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Crime Report
Counting down to kickoff
RECREATION BRIEFS
Event's focus is furry friends
Give sundrops a chance
THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHEAST
Birds of a feather gather together at preserve
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Las Vegas Art Museum plans to relocate near Strip
LOUNGE SCENE
FAVORITE SONS & DAUGHTERS
Moenkopi Trail offers panoramic views











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