CED Workshop on Public Works Act funds in Las Vegas
The Department of Economic Development hosts a workshop on application procedures for the 2 billion Public Works Act projects. The event runs 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m in the Charcoal Room at the Hacienda Hotel with eligibility across states counties and districts and priority to areas with high unemployment. The Nevada Spanish Speaking Coalition hosts a dinner for Tom Aranda at Showboat Hotel with tickets at the door and no host cocktails at 7 p.m.
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Department of Economic Development
Nevada
Tom Aranda
Ford
Free Seminars And Programs In Las Vegas Area
The North Las Vegas Recreation Department offers a free seminar on Theft Proofing Your Home at Lincoln Elementary School. Clark County Community College repeats the College Level Examination Program at the Downtown campus with test dates Oct 13 14 Nov 17 18 and Dec 15 16. A one credit family accounting course runs Nov 8 through Dec 8 at Roy Martin Junior High School. Registration at Cheyenne campus Oct 27 29. Free shuttle buses run between Boulevard Shopping Mall and Las Vegas Convention Center during the Las Vegas Jaycees State Fair Nov 37, with service after closing time.
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North
Clark County Community College
College Entrance Examination Board
N. Main
Roy Martin
Cheyenne
Boulevard
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
Convention Center
DPAC Monthly Meeting and Math Workshop in Clark County
The Title I DPAC in Clark County will meet at 600 N Ninth St at 9 30 a m Tuesday with a representative from each Title I school invited. A mathematics workshop for Parents of Title I students at the same location and time Friday will show ways to help children with math activities.
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Ninth St
Nevada English Council to Hold Tonopah Conference
The Nevada State Council of Teachers of English schedules its annual conference at the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah October 15 and 16. Dr. Richard Adler from the University of Montana will deliver the keynote address on the opening day.
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Nevada State Council of Teachers of English
Mizpah Hotel
Tonopah
Richard Adler
University of Montana
Reid criticizes plea bargaining in Nevada justice system
Attorney Robert Reid running for Las Vegas Justice of the Peace criticizes plea bargaining as causing a breakdown in criminal justice. He argues district attorneys lack statutory authority to negotiate dismissals and that prosecutors push for probation or light sentences, letting habitual criminals remain free.
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Robert Reid
Las Vegas
Justice of the Peace Post
Reid
Justice of the Peace
Clark County
Nevada
George Holt
Holt
Nevada considers geothermal ponds for giant prawns research
Dr. Robert Taylor leads an 18 month study with University of Nevada Reno and Sierra Pacific Power to rear Malaysian prawns in Fort Churchill warm water ponds using cooling water. If 80 to 85 degree conditions work year round, Nevada could host a new seafood industry.
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Reno
UPI
Nevada
Robert Taylor
School of Veterinary Science
University of Nevada
College of Agriculture
Sierra Pacific Power Co
Fort Churchill
Taylor
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
New Jersey
Wall Tampered By Postal Clerk
A downtown post office window clerk, Michael T. Murphy, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally opening a tracer package with 11 silver dollars inside. Sentencing set for Nov. 12. the misdemeanor could bring a $100 fine and up to one year in jail.
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Michael T. Murphy
Roger D. Foley
Foley
Murphy
Rancher's Will Trial Ends With Damages Judgment
A Washoe District Court jury ordered the rancher Edward Peckham’s widow Gwendolyn to pay 50 000 dollars in damages to his son Donald Peckham and daughter Mary Van Slyck who challenged the will. They contended the estate of 250 000 dollars was secretly placed in Gwen Peckham’s name two weeks after the death. The jury ruled against the defense asserting consent to a probate trust agreement after his death.
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Washoe County
Mary
Gwendolyn Peckham
Carson City
Thank You Voters of Clark County County Commissioner Toast
A Clark County candidate thanks voters for support in the primary for County Commissioner Seat C and pledges vigorous government. He commends Kay Hawkins Steve Kostelac Jr and Ray Benson for their decent, involved primary campaigns and participation in local affairs.
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Voters OF
Clark County
Kay Hawkins
Steve Kostelac, JR
Ray Benson
Fort Peck Dam Stands Tall as One of World’s Largest
The Fort Peck Dam in Montana ranks among the planet’s biggest earth filled dams, rising about 250 feet high and stretching four miles in length.
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Fort Peck
Montana
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