March 2019 Northeast Newsletter Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick 500 South Grand Central Parkway Box 551601 Las Vegas, NV. 89155-1601 702-455-3500 Dear Residents, Thank you so much for taking the time to be engaged in your community. We are looking forward to some projects breaking ground this spring or early summer. While I know it’s frustrating that government is slow, we run into challenges because we must abide by state law. Additionally, we have to compete with the private sector in getting both engineering and architectural companies to work on County projects. We love hearing from you, so feel free to reach out anytime. Marilyn 1 Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Southwest Gas Operations John Hester and Mayor Al Litman Marilyn has been working on bringing natural gas to Mesquite since 2012 when she served as an Assemblywoman in the Nevada Legislature and has continued working towards this goal after becoming a Clark County Commissioner in 2016. Marilyn was able to see all the effort come to fruition on February 13, 2019 as Danielle’s Chocolates & Popcorn became the first business to use natural gas in Mesquite. Marilyn knew bringing natural gas to Mesquite would serve as a benefit to attract diverse businesses to the area and would give homeowners more options. 2 A hero can be defined in many Resident of the Month ways, this month we’re happy to recognize Luke Minogue for the bravery and selfless act of kindness he showed to a woman in distress. On June 8, 2018 Luke assisted in saving the life of a woman who was contemplating suicide while standing on a bridge over the I-15. Luke called the police and began talking with her while he waited for an officer to arrive. Even after the officer arrived, Luke remained on scene to help pursued her to safety and assisted in detaining her so she could receive medical assistance. Shown in the pictures, Lieutenant Jeff Stuart (middle) and Officer Bradford recognized Luke for his bravery. 3 Judge Lanny Waite was honored on January 30, 2019 by family, friends, and colleagues for his 32 years of service to our valley. Although he has retired, he plans to remain active and will serve as Senior Judge for the Municipal and Justice courts in Nevada. The Moapa Valley Revitalization Project (MVRP) has organized an 18 mile bike trail set to highlight the valley by giving participants a full view of what Moapa Valley has to offer. On your ride you can expect to see the natural beauty of the surrounding mountainous terrain which draws The Loop at visitors from all over the world, and is popular for those who enjoy hiking, off-roading, camping, Moapa Valley horseback riding and more. March 23rd You will also be able to stop at local organic produce farms, honey producers, rivers, a local Follow the link for an interactive rescue which is home to horses, pigs, emus, chickens map or to contact personnel and geese; local artists, museums, fire department, dining, living and so much more. www.theloopatmoapavalley.com Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the valley in a unique way 4 Just a little fun between our Clark County Parks and Rec Staff and Our Young Residents If you’re looking to join a team of trained-skilled individuals who assist our local emergency personnel during various emergency situations; then sign up to become a part of our local CERT team. You will receive training organized by our Clark County Fire Department and local resident, Cindy Hardy. August 10th & 17th 8-5pm One example of service: This group of volunteers has been vital in assisting our elderly and/or handicapped residents by strategically placing sandbags in areas affected by rain waters to help diminish the threat of 5 water damage to their homes. You may have noticed that Clark County Public Works has replaced street lights county wide including: Bunkerville, Moapa and Moapa Valley. The new LED lighting is more efficient and longer lasting. Moapa Valley Library Activities 702-397-2690 English Language discussion group every 3rd Saturday @10:15am Tuesday Morning Matinee usually on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday @12pm Book Discussion Group 2nd Saturday @10am Visit the library for details and to see about children’s programming 6 Our dedicated road maintenace crew is busy cleaning up after all the much needed rain our valley has received. Visitors from all over the world come to our valley to enjoy the beauty of our desert and play on our trails. Our warm winters are a nice draw for those who are looking to get away from the bitter cold in other places, especially this year’s harsh weather. 7 March Declared National Opioid Awareness Month in Clark County On March 5, 2019 the Clark County Board of County Commissioners declared March as Opioid Awareness Month. Clark County is the 4th highest in death related incidents related to opioid abuse. Marilyn was at the forefront encouraging everyone to get involved due to the crises taking place with opioid abuse around the country in hopes to raise awareness to the issue. Marilyn asked Jack Martin if the Spring Mountain Youth Camp would get involved in this campaign and the students created several beautiful pieces of art to showcase the dangers of abusing prescription drugs, those pieces will be showcased at the entrance of the Government Center all month 8 Mark your calendar Lost City Museum Kids Day Free admission for kids Includes a morning craft and snack for K-5 April 20th 721S. Moapa Valley Blvd. St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Overton, NV. 89040 Join United Seniors for fun filled time 9am-11:30PM Where: Senior/Rec Center 325 N. Cooper Email your waiver to [email protected] When: March 15th, 2019 @5:30pm Call Jesse with your questions Door prizes provided by 702-397-2193 ex 24 local businesses and residents The Clark County Fair and Rodeo is one of the largest and most anticipated events we have in our valley. There’s a lot of entertainment ranging from the rodeo, piggy races, fair games and rides, and of course a delicious variety of food to choose from. Visit http://www.ccfair.com/ for a complete list of activities to choose from. See the website for details: http://ccfair.com/ Many of our students spend a great portion of their year caring for livestock which teaches them about the hard labor and cost that goes into being a farmer. They also learn interview skills as they meet with buyers. They then bring their animals and are judged on showmanship and breed standard of perfection. 9 Clark County is accepting applications for part time Lifeguard I/II This is to fill several vacancies throughout Clark County with a beginning pay rate of $9 hr. For more information contact the Clark County Fair Grounds at 702-398-7480 EASTER EGG HUNT COMING SOON Clark County Parks and Rec hosts Easter fun each April call your local office for details 702-398-7480 th th Moapa Valley April 18 / Moapa April 17 Arts dollars are being used for an outdoor art piece pointing visitors to the Double Negative which was created in 1969. The Double Negative is visited by art enthusiasts from around the world. This form of art is known as land art which is created outdoors using natural materials and is known to be in remote settings. For more information visit www.clarkcountynv.gov or https://clarkcountynv.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities 10 Mesquite Recreation Center Mesquite Works 100W. Old Mill Rd. Meswqquaite, NV. 89027 Job Fair March 30th 702-346-8732 9am-1pm 5-K Run for Fund$ April 6 @10am-2pm (all ages) City of Mesquite Recreation Center Gymnasium 100 W. Old Mesquite Community Education Foundation is a Mill Rd. Mesquite, NV. non-profit organization who raises money for Virgin Call the Mesquite Works office Valley High School scholarships (VVHS). 801 - 613 - 0699 to inquire about Sign up as an individual or team (up to 4members). resume writing (available Tue, Applications are available now at the VVHS. Wed and Thursdays) Register early by March 15 to ensure you receive a Or Call t-shirt. Registrations accepted up to day of race. Sponsor or donate: [email protected] Linda Rino 801-613-0699 Mesquite Senior Center 102 W. Old Mill Rd. Mesquite, NV. 89027 702-346-5290 Chair Exercise Program Get up and Go- easy to follow low impact aerobics designed to help with flexibility and is available 4 days a week Monday- Strength Training Tuesday- Balance and Breathing Wednesday- Qi Gong Thursday- Cardio 11 Clark County Wetlands Park hosts fieldtrips every Tuesday and Thursday and serves over 3,000 students per school year. Volunteers of the park along with school personnel break into manageable groups and go on an outdoor tour to view the nature preserve, a bridge which overlooks the Vegas wash; students learn about habitats and are known to see the wildlife such as birds, turtles and fish. Recently, 3rd graders from Grant Bowler had the opportunity to take a field trip where they were able to see a soft shelled turtle and owl. They also learned to identify scat and animal tracks. 12 Lake Mead National Recreation Area 702-293-8990 Events you can participate in during the months of March and April March 16th- Approximately 700 runners will be participating in a half marathon, 12k, 5k and one-mile run on the Historic Railroad Trail http://www.bbscrun.com/stpatricksdayrun March 17th- Wildflower Walk- join rangers near the Lake Mead Visitor Center at 2pm and talk with rangers about the desert blooms March 23rd- Majestic Canyon Hike March 30th-Bowl of Fire- Moderate to strenuous guided hike April 6th- Great American Cleanup [email protected] / 702-293-8714 April 13th- open to the first 18 people.