Community news briefs for June 15, 2000

Thursday, June 15, 2000 | 10:51 a.m.

Raecke resigns manager's post

Eric Raecke, who is supervising the state's $232 million building program this biennium, has resigned as manager of the state Public Works Board effective Aug. 1.

Raecke, 62, said Wednesday he doesn't have any definite plans for the future. He said it's time to take a break.

Raecke has held the $87,500 a year job since May 1995. Before that he was in charge of construction for UNLV for five years and prior to that he was system architect for Montana State University for nine years.

In his current position, he has overseen such projects as the High Desert State Prison, which is scheduled to open in September, and the Lied Library at UNLV, which he says should have a certificate of occupancy in the next 10 days.

Every two years the Legislature allocates $200 million to $300 million for construction of projects, mostly for prisons or for the University and Community College System of Nevada.

Estate planner to host discussions

Nancy Nash, certified elder planner and certified estate planner, will conduct "Ask the Expert on Senior Affairs," a round-table discussion series for those seeking essential information on the post-60 years and ways to protect their savings, maximize income and minimize the dangerous, unseen money traps affecting future lifestyles.

The series will be held at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Regent Las Vegas, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. in Summerlin.

Conference will be held at Rio hotel

The American Heart Association will hold its fourth annual Women and Heart Disease Conference 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rio hotel-casino.

The conference is designed to inform participants about the potential heart health risks facing women and to provide attendees a unique opportunity to receive scientifically sound information about heart disease and stroke.

The conference is open to all, especially women over 35 years of age and to health care professionals.

The registration fees will be $15 for the general public and $35 for health care professionals. CEU credits will be offered to eligible health care professionals. For more information, call the American Heart Association at 367-1366.

Dads Day

Dads Day, facilitated by male professionals will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Family to Family Connection ISD, No. 11, 2570 E. Tropicana Ave. No. 14. Call 436-3122.

Father's Day Fun

A free Father's Day Fun program is being offered 3-7 p.m. Saturday at Molasky Community School. Barbecue will be served and softball games played. Wading pools will be available to cool off. Call 229-5345.

Fishing and picnic

The Doolittle Senior Center is hosting a free summer fishing and picnic activity 10 a.m. Friday at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 N. J St. Call 229-6125 for more details.