Community briefs for August 2, 2001

Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001 | 9:31 a.m.

NLV to dedicate Cooper Memorial

A fire station expected to open next month in North Las Vegas Wednesday was named in honor of a former firefighter who died of cancer a year ago.

The Brent Cooper Memorial station is at Losee and Frehner roads.

Cooper began his career with the fire department in 1986 and worked until he was diagnosed with cancer in June of last year. He died the following August.

Brent Cooper Memorial will replace Fire Station 52 at Carey Avenue and Daley Street.

Fire officials expect to hold a dedication ceremony at the end of this month, but do not expect the fire station to open until September.

Fire Chief Robert Dodge said the 7,500-square-foot station costs $2.8 million and will house 10 firefighters. Fire Station 52 is 5,500 square feet and accommodates 4 firefighters.

Dodge said the location of the new station is more important than the extra space because 60 percent of the population in North Las Vegas now lives north of Alexander Road.

Event scheduled at Lied facility

National Kids Day's inaugural celebration, the first of its kind, will be celebrated 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Boys and Girls Club's Lied Memorial facility, 2850 S. Lindell Road and will include interactive games provided by Joy of Sports.

All proceeds will benefit the Keystone Clubs. For more information, visit www.kidsday.net.

Entries open for annual honors

Mediators of Southern Nevada Inc. is seeking entries for the fifth annual Peacemaker of the Year Awards.

All entries must be submitted by Aug. 15 to MSN, 333 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 144, Las Vegas, NV 89106.

The winners will be honored at the MSN Peacemaker dinner to be held Sept. 20 at Texas Station. For more information or an entry form, call 631-2790.

Volunteers needed for youth activities

Camp Las Vegas chaperoned the Lance Burton magic show for the IHAD Foundation as well as a water sports day to take place Aug. 18 at Lake Mead to support healthy outdoor activities, teamwork and education for all children.

The IHAD Foundation is looking for volunteer tutors, mentors, guest speakers and chaperones as well as any monetary donations or field trip opportunities.

For more information or to become a volunteer, call 734-2220 or go online (www.ihad.org).

Silver State Bank

Chairman Tod Little announced that the Boulder City branch donated $500 to Boulder City Police's DARE Program in appreciation for apprehending all suspects involved with the bank's last three robbery incidents.