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Saturday, October 11, 2008
	NEWS:

Converging Rivers

	Overlooking the current point of convergence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers on what was the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. Virgin Peak can be seen in the distance. Low Lake levels have made this point of convergence visible where, not too long ago, it was underwater. In the eighth year of regional drought, the Lake water level is currently at an elevation of around 1104 ft. This is the lowest level the Lake has seen since April 1965.

Local Lifeguards Have A Day Of Training/Games

	The Overton Pool Lifeguards chose the theme “Camp Heavyweights” for their opening skit at last Friday’s county-wide Guard Games for lifeguards.	By Kylea McMurray Moapa Valley Progress Lifeguards from the local public pools traveled to Las Vegas last week to participate in the County-wide “Guard Games” last Friday. Fifteen area pools sent teams of lifeguards from all over the county to perform and compete against each other with their respective teams.Most of the 34 local youth who work as ... See full story

CSN Closure Threatens MVHS College Prep Plans

	by Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress Moapa Valley High School Principal, Grant Hanevold, was stunned earlier this month when he heard the news from administrators at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Facing deep state-wide budget cuts amounting to more than $28 million over the next two years, CSN announced that it would be closing six satellite centers beginning June 30, 2009. One of the centers targeted to be closed is the Moapa Valley site... See full story

Family Night At Overton Pool

	Kids and lifeguards give a thumbs-up for the fun at the Overton Pool.	By Kylea McMurray Moapa Valley Progress Last Wednesday the Overton Pool held their first Family Swim night. The Hawaiian Luau night was a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy the local pool together for a whole evening. For every adult who came to swim, one child got to get in the pool for free... See full story

MVTAB Approves Sr. Center Waiver

	by Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress In making improvements to property, Clark County will be treated like any other developer. At least that was the message sent by the Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) at a meeting held on Wednesday, July 9. The Board voted to approve a request from Clark County for a Waiver of Development Standards in connection with... See full story

MTAB Approves ‘One Stop’ Convenience Store

	by Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress The One-Stop store in Moapa is one step closer to re-opening after having its doors closed for the past two years. The Moapa Town Advisory Board voted unanimously to grant a Use Permit and a Waiver of Development Standards to the convenience store at its meeting held Thursday, July 10... See full story

Moapa Girl Killed In Shooting Accident

	by Rachel Brandes Moapa Valley Progress A 12-year old Moapa girl was killed on Saturday, July 6 at approximately 12:45 p.m. in what appears to have been an accidental shooting, according to Paiute Tribal Police. Chanel Rubio suffered a single gunshot wound to the upper torso area. The incident took place at the Moapa Indian Reservation east housing area... See full story

USDA Reps Discuss 2008 Farm Bill With Locals

	by Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress Last Tuesday representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture came to Moapa Valley for two presentations on the new Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, commonly called the Farm Bill. They discussed the new bill and it’s implications for local farmers and land... See full story