By Whitney Donohue
5 Years Ago
From Progress: June 28, 2006
Former Employee Destroys Simplot Facility
A local man was shot and killed on June 23, 2006 after he crashed through a security gate at the Simplot open pit mining facility south of Overton. He destroyed equipment, started fires, and caused millions of dollars in damage. Firefighters from Station #74 responded to the scene to fight the fires, as did the Nevada Highway Patrol. The suspect proceeded to ram the side of the fire truck as the fire fighters took off running.
The NHP Trooper proceeded to fire several shots into the cab of the truck, killing the suspect. None of the firefighters were injured.
10 Years Ago
From Progress: June 27, 2001
Old Gymnasium Listed As Historic Place
The Overton Gymnasium was listed in the State Register of Historical Places on June 12, 2001. The Overton Gymnasium was recognized for its architectural significance. The historic school originally associated with the Gym is no longer standing. The gymnasium was built in 1938 with funds from the Public Works Association. It was designed by Salt Lake City architect Miles M. Miller, who employed Italian Renaissance Revival style elements in a minimalist design format.
15 Years Ago
From Progress: June 26, 1996
Attracting Tourists
Large lighted signs were installed at Wally’s Plaza with colorful sign panels advertising the various fast food restaurants and businesses located at the intersection of Moapa Valley Boulevard and Whipple Avenue in Logandale. Tourism gives the valley a boost, and hopefully the new signs will compel more people to stop and leave their dollars, helping Moapa Valley to stay “green”.
25 Years Ago
From Valley Herald and Lake Mead Monitor: June 26, 1986
Fair Delayed Another Year
Vern Waite, Chairman of the Fair Committee said there will be no Clark County Fair this year. Waite felt that the Fair should be postponed another year as plans are made to develop the fairgrounds in Logandale.
Grant Bowler of the Fairgrounds Development Committee said there were “sufficient funds” to begin the building and development of the 190 acres. He hoped to get the money cleared by the Clark County Commissioners at a July meeting so work could begin on the fairgrounds and hopefully everything would be ready to host the Fair next year.
