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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1976

Page

8

Henderson Parks and Recreation announces drama classes and trips

Registration remains open for developmental and creative dramatics for children and teens at the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. Planned activities include Sunday Lorenzi Park trip for 6-12 year olds, a theater outing to The Riddle Machine on Oct 23, a Bears Rams game bus trip on Oct 17, and regular ice skating and fencing classes with specified schedules and fees. Additional art classes in portrait and landscape painting start this fall with registration at the Civic Center.

Henderson Parks and Recreation Department Lorenzi Park U.N.L.V. Children’s Theater Riddle Machine Civic Center Parks and Recreation Department Los Angeles Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams

Henderson City Council Denies Sewage Damage Claims

Four claims totaling nearly 20000 dollars were denied by the Henderson city council and sent to the insurance carrier. The cases involve flood waters and sewer backups at multiple homes on Church Street and nearby streets.

Henderson Thomas C. Henry Church St Erhard Sukowaty Victory Rd John O'Neill Church Street Donald C. Bittle

City OKs Bank of Nevada new facility plan

City council approves Bank of Nevada plot plan for a 2800 square foot facility on Nevada Highway occupying half of the former fire station site. The bank bought the property for 106000 dollars years ago and will offer the remaining half for sale to the city as a prospective buyer. Three drive in lanes will service the bank with access from Avenue B and Nevada Highway.

Boulder City Bank of Nevada Nevada Highway Arizona Street

Boulder City official heads Nevada League of Cities

Boulder City councilman Ken Andree became president of the Nevada League of Cities at the group’s Boulder City meeting. Other officers include Gentty Etcheverry of Ely as vice president Nick Lauri of Reno as second vice president Ron Player of Sparks as secretary treasurer. Outgoing president Hughie Schoff of Winnemucca and Henderson Mayor Lorin Williams join the board of directors.

Boulder City Ken Andree Nevada League of Cities Gentty Etcheverry Ely Nick Lauri Reno Ron Player Sparks Winnemucca Hughie Schoff Henderson Lorin Williams

Stauffer Testing Plant Upgrades Henderson Facility

Preliminary testing at Stauffer Chemical Co in the BMI Complex Henderson shows multi million dollar chlorine and caustic soda plants will cut power use by about 20 percent and improve pollution controls. The project replaces wartime facilities and secures a lasting magnesium related operation in southern Nevada. About 400 people are employed at the Henderson plant.

Henderson Stauffer Chemical Co BMI George R. Stewart Stewart Jor Nevada Stauffer War Department War Assets Administration Colorado River Resources

Water Rate Hike Urged By Henderson City Auditor

Henderson City Auditor Alfred Hyman told council this week that the city's revenue is under budget and a 15 percent water rate increase should be enacted soon. He noted utility fund receipts were 206000 versus 217000 in expenditures, underscoring a looming shortfall as council reviews finances.

Henderson Alfred Hyman Hyman

Changes Handbill Ordinance Sent To Committee

Henderson council sent the handbill distribution ordinance back to the city beautification committee for study. The panel will meet with the Chamber of Commerce and others to discuss modifications before returning to the council.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce Gary Johnson Henderson Home News the Messenger Lorna Kesterson

Highlights From Henderson by Isabel Mack

A SUN column notes a thunderstorm fear for a customer's dog and mentions power outages delaying paper delivery. It covers rider routes, a new circulation manager Bob Bethel and wife Jan re-routing, local puddle-filled streets, political presence of Harry Polk, and Eldorado Club menu changes under manager Al Downey including a returning turkey ham cheese salad and a jumbo Italian meatball sandwich.

SUN Clark County Bob Bethel Jan Trailer Estates Harry Polk Eldorado Club al Downey Market Atlantic Eldorado

La Salle Hotel Closes In Chicago After 22 Years Of Luxuries

The La Salle Hotel in Chicago, a 22 story landmark opened in 1908, closed last June 29 and will be razed for an office tower. An auction will liquidate contents expected to gross 3.5 million dollars, with items from marble to uniforms. It hosted celebrities and once served as a Daley operation headquarters.

Chicago UPI la Salle Loop Financial District Jane Klesch Detroit Mich Avery Brundage International Olympic Committee Richard J. Daley Democratic Party

Assessor Ends Review of Henderson and Boulder City

Clark County Assessor Jean Dutton wraps up the triennial reassessment for Henderson and Boulder City. Parcels rise by 1 162 to 11 114, signaling the county’s strongest growth. valuation is projected to climb about 30 percent.

Boulder City Clark County Jean Dutton Henderson Dutton

Motel Development Planned on Highway 93 Site

BOULDER CITY a first commercial development along Highway 93 in Hemenway Valley near Lake Mead is in the works. William E Barnard is buying 14 plus acres from the city above Pacifica Drive for a motel restaurant and service station. The parcel sold for $48 000 and the cash deal is expected to close in 90 days.

Boulder City Hemenway Valley Lake Mead William E. Barnard Pacifica Drive

Suspect Urias Indicted in Phoenix Heroin Case

Jose Jesus Urias, 50, described by authorities as a major heroin supplier, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Phoenix. The indictment says he sold 28 ounces of heroin to a federal undercover narcotics agent while owner of a Phoenix auto repair shop.

Phoenix UPI Jose Jesus Urias Urias

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