Area Briefing, June 4-10, 2015

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS ON RAMPART BOULEVARD JUNE 8 AND 9

Motorists should expect heavy traffic delays at the intersection of Lake Mead and Rampart boulevards June 8 and 9 due to ongoing sewer work. The pavement in the intersection will be removed and replaced, with work occurring between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days. Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction on both Rampart and Lake Mead during the operation.

Following the work in the intersection, paving will continue along Rampart south to Canyon Run Drive, with the paving operations set to be finished by the end of June. The work will take place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The $12 million Rampart Diversion Sewer project includes sanitary sewer pipe and manhole replacement and rehabilitation along with pavement replacement. TAB is the contractor, and the city of Las Vegas is managing the project. Project funding is provided by the city of Las Vegas sanitation fund and the Regional Transportation Commission.

MCDONALD’S TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR INJURED POLICE OFFICERS FUND

Southern Nevada McDonald’s locations plan to host a fundraiser June 9 to benefit the Clark County Injured Police Officers Fund. That day, McDonald’s plans to donate $1 from the sale of any premium breakfast item to the fund, which provides financial assistance to police officers and their families when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty.

In addition, four local McDonald’s locations plan to host Coffee with a Cop events from 7 to 9 a.m. June 9. During this event, officers from multiple jurisdictions will be on hand to meet customers, answer questions and address any community concerns. Participating locations are at: 3020 E. Desert Inn Road; 1501 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 701 E. Horizon Drive in Henderson; and 7150 W. Craig Road.

POOLS TEST NEGATIVE FOR STAPHYLOCOCCUS BACTERIA

Following reports that staphylococcus bacteria was present in the water at public pool facilities, the city of Las Vegas performed testing beyond the health and safety protocols in place at city pools.

No staphylococcus or MRSA bacteria was found following the tests, according to the city. The city said it tests the water in its pools a minimum of twice a day.

Tests were also run in other areas of the city’s pool facilities, including the bathrooms, where there was a positive indication of staphylococcus bacteria on the men’s shower floor at the Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, and the women’s shower floor at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.

The bathrooms were immediately disinfected and power-washed, the city said.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL ADVISES PREVENTATIVE MEASURES IN SUMMER

The Nevada Department of Transportation’s Freeway Service Patrol is sharing safe summer driving reminders for travel on Nevada roads.

The patrol reminds residents to check for:

— Excessive or irregular wear and tire pressure.

— Blistered, cracked, cut or damaged belts and hoses.

— Wear and tear on windshield wipers.

— Sufficient amounts of oil, brake, transmission, power steering, coolant and windshield washer fluids.

— Malfunctioning in headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and interior lights.

The patrol also recommends keeping an emergency roadside kit, including items such as jumper cables, a car jack, maps, a first aid kit, a flashlight and nonperishable food, water and medicine.

The Freeway Service Patrol monitors Las Vegas and Reno interstates to help clear freeway incidents, roadside debris or stalled vehicles.

For more information, visit nevadadot.com.

PIPELINE PROJECT PLANNED ON CHARLESTON BOULEVARD IN SPRING VALLEY AREA

Lane restrictions are planned through December in both directions along West Charleston Boulevard between Montclair Street and Decatur Boulevard as part of a Las Vegas Valley Water District pipeline replacement project, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

The water district plans to replace a 24-inch-diameter water pipeline that dates to the 1950s and install a 24-inch-diameter valve. Construction is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, with periodic night work set from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Access points to some neighboring businesses may be temporarily altered and travel lanes reduced in the construction zone.

For more information, visit nvroads.com.

HENDERSON CAR DEALERSHIP PLANS EVENTS FOR NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

Ford Country, 280 N. Gibson Road, plans special offers and events during National Safety Month in June.

— Kid-friendly activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6. Safety in Prints Kids is set to take children’s pictures and fingerprints using a digital device to create a file for parents and guardians should children go missing. Also, Safe Kids Worldwide is slated to offer car seat checkups from 10 a.m. to noon. Other participants are set to include the Nevada Highway Patrol, the American Red Cross, the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada.

— The dealership plans to salute military members and all public safety personnel through June with deals on vehicles.

— New car buyers and service customers who visit the dealership can take a safe driving pledge through June. The pledge includes tips on how to reach zero roadway accidents and injuries and reminds people to drive safely. Guests who take the pledge are set to receive two tickets to a House of Blues show.

For more information, visit fordcountrylv.com.

HENDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT HONORS MEMBERS

The Henderson Fire Department recently held its Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, presenting commendations and medals for acts of bravery and service to the community that went above and beyond the call of duty.

Several department members were recognized for contributing to five or more cardiac arrest resuscitations: firefighter/paramedics Christopher Alvarez, Kenneth Ramirez, Todd Ford and Kyle Romero; firefighter Mark Merrifield; and engineer Brian Michals.

Other recipients included:

— Outstanding Performance Award: firefighter/paramedic Robert Lockwood.

— Visionary Award: Capt. Tim Gardner.

— Customer Service Award: firefighter Brian Harris.

— Firefighter of the Year Medal: firefighter/paramedic Robert Uszynski.

— Citizen Lifesaving Award: Alan Petty.

— Jeff Mann Distinguished Service Medal: Capt. Gary Desch.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/fire/home.

FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION CLINICS SET FOR SENIORS

Clinics for free legal assistance and free legal education are planned for seniors in the coming months.

— Legal assistance clinics at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., are set from 1 to 3 p.m. July 15, dealing with debt collection; Sept. 16, covering identity theft; and Nov. 18, focusing on estate planning basics.

—Legal assistance clinics at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. June 17, addressing health care directives; Aug. 19, debt collection; Oct. 21, identity theft; and Dec. 16, estate planning basics

— Legal education clinics at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., are slated from 5 to 6 p.m. June 24, dealing with foreclosure basics; Aug. 26, fundamentals of landlord/tenant law; and Oct. 28, sealing criminal records.

For more information, contact Carmela Reed at Nevada Legal Services at 702-386-0404, ext. 140, or creed@nlslaw.net.

WILDFIRE AWARENESS EVENT SCHEDULED

The Mount Charleston annual Pine Needle Pickup & Barbecue is scheduled for 7 a.m. June 6 to help observe Wildfire Awareness Month.

The cleanup is set to be followed by a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clark County Fire Station 81, 25 Ski Chalet Place. Volunteers for the cleanup are set to meet near the fire station.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/nvwildfireawareness.

BABY-SITTING INSTRUCTION TO BE OFFERED

American Red Cross baby sitter training for youths 11 to 15 is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. June 23, 25 and 26 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.

The training includes child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic first-aid skills and pointers on starting a baby sitter business.

The cost is $75. For more information, call 702-229-1488.

HENDERSON PLANS SUPER SUMMER SAFETY FAIR

The city of Henderson plans to host a Super Summer Safety Fair from noon to 6 p.m. June 13 at the Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 B Galleria Drive.

The safety fair portion of the free event is slated from noon to 3 p.m., followed by an open swim. Residents can register at any recreation center or indoor pool, at cityofhenderson.com (activity code 336712-00) or at the event.

The fair aims to educate parents, grandparents and guardians about infant and child safety in and around water. Participants will receive information on safeguarding their homes, preventing accidents and how to respond to an emergency.

The city is hosting the fair in partnership with the Southern Nevada Child Drowning Prevention Coalition.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-5870.

CONTEST INVITES TEENS TO CREATE VIDEOS PROMOTING SAFE DRIVING

Youths ages 13 to 18 are invited to create a 30-second public service announcement video about safe driving for a chance to win a contest conducted during the iChoose to Drive Cox Safe Driving Campaign.

The winner and his school are each set to receive $1,000, to be presented June 5.

FORUM ON TRAFFIC AWARENESS PLANNED JUNE 20

Free safety forums on various topics are planned monthly at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., through a partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department.

Forums are slated from 1-2 p.m. June 20, dealing with traffic awareness; July 18, gang awareness; Aug. 15, district attorney court procedures; Sept. 19, K-9 operations; Oct. 17, missing persons; Nov. 21, Metro Volunteer Program; and Dec. 19, emergency preparedness.

The presentations are also scheduled to be live-streamed at themobmuseum.org.

For more information, call 702-229-2734.