By Whitney Donohue
5 Years Ago
From Progress: June 7, 2006
MVTAB Approves Microwave Communication Tower
Representatives from Clark County came to the TAB meeting to request approval for a proposed microwave communications tower to be built adjacent to the Overton Fire Department. The plans would include a 90 ft tower on the site. It would provide an 800 mHz microwave communication system that would connect Moapa Valley to a county-wide emergency network. The motion was approved unanimously.
10 Years Ago
From Progress: June 6, 2001
Rare Books Donated to OLSHACS
More than 500 old and rare books were recently donated to OLSHACS by Elson and LaVerne Cox of Cokeville, WY. The Coxes also made a donation to cover the cost of their membership in the society and any repairs or materials needed for the book collection. Volunteers are currently cataloging and shelving the books, which are available for viewing in the building’s library.
15 Years Ago
From Progress: June 5, 1996
New Apartments
Construction work was changing the skyline along Moapa Valley Blvd and Lou Drive in Overton. Construction for the new Shadow Creek Apartment Complex had started and was scheduled for completion in late August.
20 Years Ago
From Progress: June 5, 1991
60th Class Reunion
The MVHS Class of 1931 met at the Overton Community Center to reminisce about the old days. Their’s was the class that built the “M” which stands as a landmark on the slope of the mesa east of the valley. They were also credited with building the first tennis courts on the old high school campus; now Mack Lyon Middle School.
This feature is made possible by the Old Logandale School Historical and Cultural Society archives and the gracious assistance of Beezy Tobiasson.
