By Whitney Donohue

Moapa Valley Progress

5 Years Ago

From Progress: March 22, 2006
Speakers Win

State Championship
Cheers of jubilation rose from the Pirate section of the Ansari Business building at UNR as tournament officials called Moapa Valley High School to the stage, announcing them as the new Nevada State Speech and Debate Champions. MVHS scored 57 points, just 3 points advantage to edge out Advanced Technologies Academy. The previous year’s winners, Spring Creek, scored just 50 points.

10 Years Ago

From Progress: March 21, 2001
Barn Dance Held at

OLSHACSAfter years of silence, the Old Logandale School’s cultural hall was alive with the sounds of music and dancing once again. Local dance enthusiasts plan to hold a monthly “Barn Dance” in the old schoolhouse, featuring a variety of square dances, contras, polkas, and waltzes. Live music was provided by the Black Mountain Contra Band.

15 Years Ago

From Progress: March 20, 1996
Moapa Gym Dedicated
The Moapa Paiute’s celebrated the grand opening of their 13,300 square ft multipurpose facility on March 16. The project was funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development with $450,000 with the tribe contributing a matching $450,000. The project is designed to be used by all members of the community.

25 Years Ago

From Valley Herald and Lake Mead Monitor: March 20, 1986
Helicopter Crash
A Bell helicopter, piloted by Van Snow and accompanied by Frank Wise, crashed just west of the railroad tracks at the end of Cottonwood Street in Overton. The two occupants were taken by ambulance to UMC in Las Vegas where they were met by Metro, who subsequently arrested Snow for driving under the influence. Snow was released from UMC with minor injuries. Wise had suffered from a broken back which required surgery.

Deputy Lamb stated that it appeared the helicopter had struck telephone wires in the area, which forced the helicopter to the ground. It appears the helicopter was only 30 feet above the ground, which was fortunate for the occupants. The helicopter was declared a total loss.

This feature is made possible by the Old Logandale School Historical and Cultural Society archives and the gracious assistance of Beezy Tobiasson.