Mosquito Haters and Bird Lovers Find Common Ground
Clark County staff and the Las Vegas Wash Development Committee reached agreement on mosquito control, cattail management, and widening the wash. They endorsed guppies for mosquito reduction, discussed ligther use of chemicals, and noted benefits for wildlife and scenery. The panel also learned the county will lease land near the stadium for a nine hole golf course and a nearby fairgrounds, part of a BLM land parcel set aside for recreation.
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Clark County
Las Vegas Wash
Harmony
Jim Ernest
Wash Committee
Ernest
Las Vegas Stadium
Stadium
Wash
Doug Perry
Parks and Recreation Department
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
Harrah’s eyes downtown Reno expansion plans
Harrah’s Reno-Lake Tahoe unit shifts focus to a downtown Reno casino across from its hotel. President Lloyd Dyer said a major Interstate 80 resort will still be built west of Reno, but the downtown project offers quicker returns with a casino showroom and parking, and a hotel tower later. He noted Nevada gaming continues to grow despite eastern competition.
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New York
UPI
Reno
ESAA Youth Services Conference Hosted by EOB
The Clark County Economic Opportunity Board sponsors an ESAA conference to inform students and parents about youth services. The event runs 1 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. at the Child Development Center 1818 Balzar Ave with keynote Virginia Brewster. EOB notes a $34000 ESAA project funding eight tutors at local middle schools and agency displays.
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Clark County Economic Opportunity Board
EOB
Balzar Ave
Clark County
Virginia Brewster
ESAA
Kermit Booker
Madison
C.V.T. Gilbert
Peggy Smith
Dust Devils Return To Old Stand In Las Vegas Area
The Dust Devils horse club votes 14 to 9 to resume gymkhanas at Los Rancheros Horseman's Club arenas. Sandy Kuhlmey says July return. earlier April vote moved events to Sunrise Arena on East Bonanza due to unfinished arena. Debates over which arena will host first.
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Horsemen’s
Dust Devils
Los Rancheros Horseman's Club
Dust Devil
Sandy Kuhlmey
Darwin Lamb
Debbie McElroy
Dondero Pushes Airport Study as Grand Jury Probes McCarran
Clark County Commission Chair Thalia Dondero intends to form a special committee to study McCarran International Airport even as the county grand jury begins an investigation. She notes the grand jury will probe mismanagement, while her plan seeks to decide who should manage the airport, amid debate over shifting oversight to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
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Clark County
Carson City
Las Vegas
Chaparral High Third in State Plymouth Troubleshooting Contest
Chaparral High School third place was earned by seniors James Bohlen and Mike Lundwall in the state Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest held in Reno. Churchill County topped the field with first, Wooster High School second. The state winners travel to Atlanta June 19 to 22 for scholarships and prizes exceeding $45,000.
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Chaparral High School
Plymouth
Reno
James Bohlen
Mike Lundwall
Clark
Basic
Valley
Bohlen
Lundwall
Richard Hoolihan
Churchill County
Wooster High School
Atlanta
Chrysler Corp
Detroit
Mich
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Tar Business Consultan
Santa Clara Drive
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Rossini
Chateau Briand
Ala
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Dan Evans
Erle Taylor
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George Holt
District Attorney
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Thomasville Furniture
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TOO Nevada Blind & Floor CO
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