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Submitted by Norma Jones
Fabulous Las Vegas Newfoundlanders Betty Young of Deer Lake, Norma Jones of Bishop’s Cove, and Susan Vokey of Glovertown hit the strip in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.
Graphic designer Betty Willis designed the iconic 25-foot-tall roadside Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Built and installed in 1959 by Western Neon, the sign is located at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South – considered to be the official southern end of the Las Vegas strip, though it is actually outside city limits. In 2014, solar panels were installed, providing enough electricity to completely offset the energy used by the famous landmark. 16
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