Community news briefs for July 27, 2001

Friday, July 27, 2001 | 10:35 a.m.

Morrow to succeed retiring Ziola

Gov. Kenny Guinn today named John Morrow of Reno to the state Board of Parole Commissioners, succeeding Norman Ziola who is retiring at the end of the month.

Morrow, 66, is chief deputy public defender in Washoe County, a position he has held since 1992. He served 20 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force prior to that.

Guinn said Morrow's "experience, reputation and knowledge of the legal system in Nevada make him an excellent choice for this important post." Morrow said he would work to keep the rights of the victims and the safety of the public as his top priorities.

He will earn $68,709 in his new job.

Morrow graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska in 1957 and gained a master's from Arizona State. He received his law degree from McGeorge School of Law in California.

The Community Policing Division

of the Henderson Police Department will host "National Night Out" 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Black Mountain Aquatics Complex, 599 Greenway Road, Henderson, which will include safety demonstrations, self-defense demonstrations, swimming and more. Call 565-8933 or 565-1806.

Local home builder Astoria Homes

is hosting a blood drive with United Blood Services 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the community of Stonegate Encore. Take Interstate 215 to Eastern Avenue, south to Silverado Ranch, right to Bermuda Street and then left Stonegate Encore. Call Sia Howe at 496-3020 for more information.