This Week In M.V. History (Aug. 11, 2010)

By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress

5 Years Ago

From Progress August 10, 2005

Job Fairs and Leadership Programs

More than 500 applicants attended a job fair held by Do It Best Corporation in Mesquite in hopes of landing a position at the Do It Best warehouse. Do It Best plans to hire 65 warehouse personnel by late fall of 2005.

Two members of MVHS Future Farmers of America traveled to Washington D.C. to take part in a week-long leadership program. Lacey Sproul, FFA President, and Heather Diamond, FFA Vice-President, attended workshops and seminars designed to improve their skills and understanding of leadership. More than 2000 FFA members from across the United States attended the conference.

10 Years Ago

From Progress August 9, 2000

Entrance Fee Stations at Lake Mead and Crusaders perform

The first three entrance stations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area opened near the park boundaries at Lake Mead Blvd., Lake Mead Drive, and Lakeshore Road. The new entrance stations are part of the fee demonstration program authorized by U.S. Congress in 1996. In addition to authorizing fees in parks that had no fee collection, it also allows 80% of the fees collected to remain in the park to help address the park’s facility and infrastructure needs.

The Crusaders Singers performed at Lake Mead Baptist Church. The group has been singing while traveling the world since 1981. They have performed in Japan, Canada, Europe, Guam, Korea, and the United States.

16 Years Ago

From Progress August 10-16, 1994

Archive unavailable for this week, 1995.

Overton Home Vandalized

Property damage by vandals estimated at $80,000 is the last thing residents would expect in Overton. Metro Police were checking the home of Ray Raymond when they noticed windows broken out. Upon closer inspection they discovered the home had been ransacked with widespread destruction, graffiti, and bullet holes.

20 Years Ago

From Progress August 8-14, 1990

Governor Appoints Overton Man and Nevada State Visitors Center Opens In Mesquite

Governor Bob Miller appointed Overton local Bob Flickinger to serve as a member of the State of Nevada Commission on Aging. Flickinger is also involved with the Jim Boyles Senior Center, the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Moapa Valley Rotary Club.

The Nevada State Visitors Center opened in Mesquite. The center is expected to lure more tourist dollars to Moapa Valley by promoting such area attractions as the Lost City Museum, the Clark County Fair, the Valley of Fire State Park, and the Overton arm of Lake Mead.