Area Briefing, Aug. 13-19

SKI & SNOWBOARD RESORT
SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR MOUNTAIN PATROL

The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort’s mountain patrol is looking for candidates.

Training will include outdoor emergency care instruction through the National Ski Patrol. Training in skiing and snowboarding also will be available.

Candidates must be in good physical condition; possess intermediate skier/snowboarder skills; be at least age 14; complete the outdoor emergency care course or have emergency medical technician certification; possess a certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and commit to 12 days of duty per season.

Training costs up to $200, depending on participants’ skills and certifications. Costs include National Ski Patrol registration and outdoor emergency care instruction, with a CPR course offered for those without certification.

Perks for the volunteer position include free ski and snowboard seminars and various resort privileges.

For more information, call the resort at 702-645-2754 or contact Andria Garbiso at lvssr.nsp.mp@gmail.com.

NEW CORRECTIONS OFFICERS TAKE OATH

The city of Las Vegas’ Department of Detention and Enforcement swore in 12 new corrections officers Aug. 6 in the Las Vegas City Council chambers at City Hall, 495 S. Main St.

The five men and seven women completed 14 weeks of academy training that covered the use of firearms, crisis intervention training, drug identification, defensive tactics and more.

The Department of Detention and Enforcement runs a 1,050-bed facility that houses adult male and female offenders who have committed misdemeanors within the city limits.

EMERGENCY AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
TO SCALE STRATOSPHERE’S STAIRS

Registration is underway for the Stratosphere’s inaugural Operation Tower Climb.

The competitive stair-climbing event is scheduled for Oct. 26 and is open to firefighters, police officers, military personnel and their families.

The cost for participation is $100, and net proceeds are set to benefit the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada’s Holiday Emergency Assistance Team.

For more information or to register, visit stratosphereclimb.com.

TRAINING FOR BABY SITTING PLANNED

The American Red Cross plans to offer baby-sitter training for participants ages 11 to 15 on Aug. 17 and 18 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.

The training is to include child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic first aid skills and pointers on starting a baby-sitting business.

The cost is $75 per participant.

For more information, including times for training sessions, call 702-229-1488.

FILM SERIES TO FEATURE VINTAGE POLICE VIDEOS AT GREEN VALLEY LIBRARY

Vintage police videos are scheduled to be shown from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, as part of a film series featuring historically significant documentaries and propaganda films.

The free police videos will feature a 1980s Texas roundtable about keeping communities safe, homelessness, environmental protection for lower income people and a training film for police in rural communities.

Audience commentary is encouraged.

Registration is required by visiting mypubliclibrary.com or calling 702-207-4261.

SEWER WORK TO CAUSE DELAYS ALONG STRETCH OF LAKE MEAD BOULEVARD

A sewer rehabilitation project is slated to cause delays and traffic restrictions along Lake Mead Boulevard from Rancho to Hills Center drives into the fourth quarter of the year, according to the city of Las Vegas.

Crews are set to repair or replace about 23,000 feet of 21- to 27-inch sewer line and 70 manholes on Lake Mead Boulevard. In addition, 18 manholes on Hills Center Drive from Lake Mead Boulevard to Covington Cross Drive will also be repaired or replaced.

Work is set to occur overnight in nonresidential areas and during daytime in residential areas. Motorists can expect lane closures, and pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures. East-west travel alternatives include Cheyenne Avenue and Craig Road. Pedestrian and business access will be maintained during construction, the city said.

Las Vegas Paving is the contractor for the $7.1 million project.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6011.

NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE
SEEK SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS

The North Las Vegas Police Department is recruiting crossing guards to work near various elementary schools for the upcoming school year.

Crossing guards are responsible for assisting students safely across busy intersections on their way to and from school.

The part-time positions pay $9 an hour. Shifts typically are from 6:30 to
9:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. daily when school is in session, depending on school location.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED; pass a North Las Vegas Police Department background check and drug test; and possess a valid Nevada driver’s license. Candidates can apply by visiting cityofnorthlasvegas.com and clicking on “Employment.”

For more information, call the crossing guard supervisor at 702-633-1017, ext 6671.

F STREET REOPENING PROJECT
TO CAUSE TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

The Nevada Department of Transportation plans to implement lane reductions, traffic shifts and various closures through spring 2014 as part of the $13.6 million project to reopen F Street under Interstate 15.

The traffic restrictions represent Phases 2 and 3 of the project.

During Phase 2, I-15 will be reduced to two lanes northbound and southbound between Lake Mead Boulevard and U.S. Highway 95. Northbound freeway traffic will move to the southbound side so crews can construct the northbound portion of the new F Street Bridge. In addition, the D Street off-ramp from northbound I-15 and the F Street-D Street connector will be closed through late fall.

Once the northern portion of the bridge is complete, Phase 3 will begin. It is expected to last until spring 2014 and include moving southbound freeway traffic to the northbound side so crews can construct the southbound portion of the F Street Bridge. A temporary ramp to accommodate southbound I-15-to-Las Vegas Beltway traffic will also be built, transportation officials said. Two lanes on I-15 will be maintained in each direction throughout the project area.

The F Street reopening project has seven phases. Though time lines for the remaining phases haven’t been determined, the project is scheduled for completion in 2014.

For more information, call 511 or visit nvroads.com.

VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM ADVISES PRECAUTIONS DURING FLOODING

The Valley Health System recently offered tips for residents to stay safe during flash floods.

n Do not drive or walk through water when you can’t see the street or pavement.

n If caught in your vehicle during a flash flood, stay put until help arrives.

n Know where the detention basins and washes are in your neighborhood, and if it looks like rain, stay away from those areas. They could include walking, biking and hiking trails and other recreation areas.

n Playing in flood water is unsafe for a variety of reasons, including the speed of the water and risk of infection due to contaminants.

For more information, visit valleyhealthsystemlv.com or call 702-388-4888.

NONPROFIT SEEKS BOTTLED WATER,
CANNED FOOD TO HELP VETERANS

Veterans Village, 1150 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is seeking donations of bottled water and canned food to provide relief to veterans and individuals in need.

The nonprofit, which offers services and temporary housing for veterans, said it is running low on supplies as recipients seek respite from the heat.

Services offered by Veterans Village include nutrition, life skills training, employment training and referrals, continuing education and degree programs, exercise training, medical assistance, mental health counseling and veteran-centric activities and events.

For more information, visit vvlv.org or call 702-624-5792.