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Opening ceremony for Henderson park delayed

By Carri Geer ThevenotLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 2, 2012 - 1:01 am

A grand opening ceremony for Henderson's Cornerstone Park, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed.

The Southern Nevada Trails Day Celebration will take place as planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway.

Heavy rains in August caused unexpected construction delays at Cornerstone Park. A new grand opening date will be announced once construction is complete..

Contact reporter Carri Geer Thevenot at cgeer@reviewjournal.com or 702-384-8710.

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By Kelvin Chan The Associated Press

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