By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress October 19, 2005
Utility Rate Increases
The Moapa Valley Water District board met to discuss the findings of their recent rate study. Preliminary results of the study concluded that the District will have to raise rates 21.5% over the next three years and then drop to an annual increase of 8% to keep up with operation and maintenance costs.
The Overton Power District study indicates a 12% increase could be justified, although OPD management will recommend a 10% increase. “The cost of power is what is driving the increase,” Delmar Leatham, OPD General Manager, stated.
10 Years Ago
From Progress October 18, 2000
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ballfield Complex
Groundbreaking ceremonies for Phase One of the Clark County Ball Complex and Park near the Clark County Fairgrounds were held October 14. In attendance were Gail Lindsay from CCP&R, Commissioners Mary Kincaid and Bruce Woodbury, Clark County Staff, and MVTAB members.
15 Years Ago
From Progress October 11, 1995
Homecoming Floats Vandalized
Vandals did an estimated $3500 in damages to homecoming floats parked in the Moapa Valley High School parking lot. According to Principal Dr. Larry Moses, the eight floats were destroyed and one was set on fire, resulting in an estimated $500 damage to the trailer underneath. Moses said the cost of materials to build the floats was about $3000. No suspects had been charged in connection with the vandalism.
20 Years Ago
Moapa Valley Progress: October 17, 1990
Smoke Drill
The Moapa Valley Fire District held a training program on Overton’s Main Street. The Clark County Fire Department furnished a smoke machine which rapidly filled the abandoned Orville Perkins house with thick, blinding smoke. This was to simulate a burning building with three children trapped inside. The drill gave firefighters the opportunity to experience using new tanks and equipment designed for fire and rescue work.
This feature is made possible by the Old Logandale School Historical and Cultural Society archives and the gracious assistance of Beezy Tobiasson.
