By Whitney Donohue

Moapa Valley Progress

5 Years Ago

From Progress:September 27, 2006
Semi -Truck Accident Closes I-15
A major accident involving to semi-trucks occurred near the Hidden Valley exit of I-15, causing the northbound side to be closed for over three hours. “The driver apparently miscalculated how slowly the truck in front of him was going,” NHP Troop Kevin Moore stated. The driver rear-ended the truck in front of him. Both trucks caught fire in the resulting collision. Both drivers were able to escape from their trucks and suffered only minor injuries.

15 Years Ago

From Progress:September 25, 1996
Logandale Realtor Now Lists Homes on the Internet
High tech homebuyers could at last shop for a home via computer. Connie Olson, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, had put her listings of homes and land for sale on the Internet, giving sellers additional exposure at no additional cost and all homebuyers immediate access to a network of thousands of homes for sale.

“The way homes are bought and sold has changed dramatically thanks to computers,” Olson stated. “Information on homes is available anytime, anywhere – that’s a big benefit for consumers.”

20 Years Ago

From Progress: September 25, 1991
MVHS Teacher Wins Second Presidential Award
Three Clark County educators are among 216 teachers from across the country receiving national recognition for excellence in science and math teaching. Michael Reese, Science teacher from Moapa Valley High School is one of the three teachers being honored. The others are Tamiko Christmas from Bonanza High School and Judith Roach from Estes McDoniel Elementary School. The three will be honored at an all-expense paid ceremony in Washington DC.

25 Years Ago

From Valley Herald and Lake Mead Monitor: September 18, 1986
Veteran’s Day Parade Canceled
Due to insurmountable obstacles, the local veterans organizations voted to cancel the year’s Veteran’s Day Parade.

The Veteran’s Day Parade in 1985 almost didn’t happen due to ordinances of which veterans had previously been unaware. At that time, the group called Commissioner Woodbury, who was able to get the permits approved and restrictions waived so that the parade could go on.

This year, however, liability insurance was required and the organization could not supply it with such short notice.

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