By Whitney Donohue

Moapa Valley Progress

5 Years Ago

From Progress: September 13, 2011
West Nile Virus Detected in Overton Mosquitoes
The Southern Nevada Health District announced that its mosquito surveillance program detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes in the Overton area as well as other parts of Clark County.

“While the testing results show pretty low numbers, the important thing is to let people know that the virus is out there,” Stephanie Bethel, SNHD Public Information Officer, stated. “It is here in Nevada. I don’t think we should start a panic, but people should be aware and take sensible precautions.”

15 Years Ago

From Progress: September 11, 1996
Dock Fire at Echo Bay
Six privately owned boats burned at Echo Bay’s “B” dock. “Quick action and the expertise of dock workers and National Park Service personnel kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the marina,” stated Larry Ewing, general manager of the Lake Mead facility. Fire fighters also responded from Moapa Valley and Las Vegas. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

20 Years Ago

From Progress: September 11, 1991
New Game Rooms Open
Two new youth and family oriented businesses opened up on Overton’s Main Street. JT’s Arcade, located inside the former Sears store, features billiard games and video pinball machines. Speedy’s Family Raceway has opened next door to Dalley’s Barbershop. They have a complete slot car racetrack with cars and all the accessories for family fun.

25 Years Ago

From Valley Herald and Lake Mead Monitor: September 11, 1986
MVTAB Requests Another Ambulance
After an incident at the Logandale pool, in which a boy almost drowned, the MVTAB requested another ambulance to be stationed in the Valley. Both of the ambulances stationed at the time had been out of the Valley on calls when the incident occurred. Chairman Bill Leavitt stated that a third ambulance had been requested and should be in the valley by September 15.

“With the extra traffic we are having, the growing population in the Moapa Valley and the large area we cover, we need it here full time,” Leavitt stated.

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