Areas to Avoid in Las Vegas

Be particularly aware of your environment when you travel throughout the south, center and north sections of the Strip, the old Downtown area on Fremont, or when you [...]]]> Well, this should please our city leaders: AOL travel site lists North Las Vegas among areas to avoid:

Areas to Avoid in Las Vegas

Be particularly aware of your environment when you travel throughout the south, center and north sections of the Strip, the old Downtown area on Fremont, or when you travel down Fremont on Boulder Highway as you exit town, as these are high crime areas. North Las Vegas should also be traveled with caution. If you need a police officer on the Strip or Downtown, the police department maintains a Bicycle Squad which can be readily seen throughout those areas. (AOLTravel emphasis added.)

You’d think they’d warn us Natives about that danger stuff. Though, I suspect we all travel “with caution” around here, anyways.

North Las Vegas, Nevada – Detectives are seeking assistance identifying a suspect who robbed a woman in the parking lot of the Walgreen’s at 4771 W. Craig Rd. on July 21, 2010 at about 8:58 p.m.

The victim, a 51-year-old Las Vegas woman was waiting to [...]]]> From the North Las Vegas police:

North Las Vegas, Nevada – Detectives are seeking assistance identifying a suspect who robbed a woman in the parking lot of the Walgreen’s at 4771 W. Craig Rd. on July 21, 2010 at about 8:58 p.m.

The victim, a 51-year-old Las Vegas woman was waiting to be picked up by a friend, when a man drove up in a white Ford Expedition. The man asked the victim if she wanted a ride. When the woman replied she did not, the man exited the vehicle, pulled the woman to the ground, and took her purse.

The suspect is described as a white male adult in his 20s, approx. 5’08″, 225 lbs, with short brown hair, wearing a white ball cap, black tank top, white shorts and white sandals. He has a large tattoo on the upper left arm.

The attached photos are from surveillance footage taken inside and outside the store prior to the robbery. There are very good images of the suspect, his unique tattoo, and his vehicle.

Anyone with information is urged to call the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555. Tips leading to an arrest or an indictment called into Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

For further information contact:

Public Communications Office

North Las Vegas Police Department

1301 East Lake Mead Blvd

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Pager: 702 633-1824

The main agenda item is “Discussion and/or action regarding the importance of our parks and the need to preserve and protect them.” This, I have heard from a source I call [...]]]> The North Las Vegas Advisory Board on Parks and Recreation will be holding a special meeting next Thursday, July 29, at 5:45 pm over at City Hall.

The main agenda item is “Discussion and/or action regarding the importance of our parks and the need to
preserve and protect them.” This, I have heard from a source I call “Deep Throat,” means something like “the city’s budget continues to shrink and by damn we gotta cut something–hey let cut more pools and parks and park staff.”

That being the case, it might be worthwhile for civic minded Nor’Townies to make the effort to show up and let the Board know what you think. So they can pass those thoughts up to Council.

Greetings Neighbors!

The City of North Las Vegas and Nor’Town Firefighters need fake sick people to practice apocalypse-reaction training on. Details are below. I suppose if you think you’ll be one of those who’ll be sucked up into Heaven during the Rapture, then you might want to opt out. For the rest of us:

Greetings Neighbors!

I need some assistance! Please contact our local Fire Dept at 702- 633-2250 if you have time to volunteer for an Incident Drill training. There are several dates in July and you can participate in any or all of them. Your participation will be greatly appreciated. Chief Taylor’s contact info is listed below…feel free to call him directly if you have any questions.

Thanks so much!

Kathi Thomas-Gibson

Outreach Coordinator

Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services City of North Las Vegas

2225 Civic Center Drive Suite 220

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

702-633-5632 (phone)

702-642-1511 (fax)

>>> Franklin Taylor 6/28/2010 9:16 AM >>>

Hello Everyone,

My name is Frank Taylor and I am the Training Chief for the Fire Department.

Coming in July were are having a Mass Casualty Incident Drill and are in need of volunteers to be accident victims.  The drill will be July 6, 7, 8, 12, 21 & 22, from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm.  You can sign up for one night or as many as you like.  If you have children ages 14 and up they can sign up as well with your consent.

If you are interested or have any questions please contact me at the numbers below.  If I am not available please contact Captain Ward at 633-1120 or wardj@cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Thank you everyone,

Frank Taylor, Battalion Chief

North Las Vegas Fire Department

4040 Losee Rd.

North Las Vegas, NV  89030

Office:  633-2250

Fax: 399-8730

taylorf@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Be advised that it would be in bad taste to ask the emergency workers if they expect to receive a pink slip soon.

According to the website for Magnet Schools of America:

Magnet Schools of America has established the Magnet Schools of Merit Award to recognize the top magnet schools [...]]]> Gilbert Magnet School in North Las Vegas is the Recipient of the 2010 Dr. Ronald Simpson Distinguished Merit Award as a Top Magnet School in the Nation.

According to the website for Magnet Schools of America:

Magnet Schools of America has established the Magnet Schools of Merit Award to recognize the top magnet schools in the United States. The Magnet Schools of Merit Award recognizes magnet schools that show a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement. Two categories of awards have been established by MSA: The top category given to a group of select magnet schools is the Magnet School of Excellence Award and the second category of awards is the Magnet School of Distinction Award. Schools recognized must be members of Magnet Schools of America and must submit an application that is scored by a panel of educators.  Cash awards are provided to the top Magnet Schools of Excellence.

A celebration will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 4-6pm at the school on 2101 W Cartier Avenue in North Las Vegas.

Council tonight will be considering modifications to plans to fix the ditch right where the accident took place. [...]]]> As I was driving along Simmons between Craig and Lone Mountain this morning, there was a nasty looking car accident right over the outflow ditch. One car was smashed against a wall. Police and firefighters were on the scene.

Council tonight will be considering modifications to plans to fix the ditch right where the accident took place. (Item 15 on agenda) Let’s hope they don’t modify the repairs out of existence…

Fisher was reported missing last month. Police were concerned that he may have been armed and suicidal. (LVSun) Cause of death has yet to be released pending notification of [...]]]> The Las Vegas Sun is reporting that the remains of Jerald Michael Fisher were found in Nye County. (LVSun)

Fisher was reported missing last month. Police were concerned that he may have been armed and suicidal. (LVSun) Cause of death has yet to be released pending notification of his family.

www.nlvalliance.com

DATE:          Thursday, April 22, 2010

PLACE:         Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way, NLV

PHONE:        839-2980 for directions or call Cynthia at 438-5005

TIME:         5:30 6:00pm to 8:00pm <- Note correction!

NOTE:         As always we welcome any suggestions of topics to discuss or requested speakers to [...]]]> The N.L.V. Alliance of Homeowners & Concerned Citizens has its meeting this week. From the group:

www.nlvalliance.com

DATE:          Thursday, April 22, 2010

PLACE:         Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way, NLV

PHONE:        839-2980 for directions or call Cynthia at 438-5005

TIME:         5:30 6:00pm to 8:00pm <- Note correction!

NOTE:         As always we welcome any suggestions of topics to discuss or requested speakers to attend at future meetings.

MEETING AGENDA

Opening and Welcome Bob Mersereau, President, NLV Alliance of HOA’s & Concerned Citizens

New Business

Mark down the date.  We expect to have some of prospective candidates running for office attend and to give us a little introduction of why they are running and what they think they can bring to the table and what they expect to accomplish.

Guest Speakers

• Jeff Carson, Code Enforcement Manager & Beth Savini, Lead Code Enforcement Officer on new ordinance effective in May including the Nuisance Ordinance and many new provisions with a question and answer time, see how you and your neighbors will be affected.

• Sam Chambers our Assistant City Manager to discuss some of the very startling things that are about to happen here to change the skyline and the land use in North Las Vegas.   As they materialize they will most assuredly have a tremendous economic impact on the entire north valley.

• City Council members on the reduction in force, the union and other agreed to compensation reduction if they have materialized and any of the other questions that you might have.

North Las Vegas, Nevada – As part of the federal requirements for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, North Las Vegas is putting together a 5-year consolidated plan in partnership with the Clark County Consortium.  City officials are seeking participation [...]]]> From the City of North Las Vegas:

North Las Vegas, Nevada – As part of the federal requirements for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, North Las Vegas is putting together a 5-year consolidated plan in partnership with the Clark County Consortium.  City officials are seeking participation from residents in forming the plan by asking them to complete a survey.

The survey asks citizens their opinions on everything from the local economy to their needs for City services and desires for improving or maintaining their quality of life.

Federal funding related to this plan is allocated to the City through the HOME program, which provides prospective homeowners with down-payment assistance, the Emergency Repair Program and Community Development Block Grants, which help pay for capital improvements and social services.

To access the survey online, visit the City’s website at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com , or submit a request to receive the survey by mail by calling (702) 633-1532.