Jeremy Twitchell

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Henderson city manager leaving post after 17 months: Friday, March 27, 2009; Henderson City Manager Mary Kay Peck is in negotiations to leave the city after 17 months on the job, Henderson officials confirmed Friday afternoon.
Nevada gets $32 million in stimulus grants for energy efficiency projects: Thursday, March 26, 2009; The White House announced Thursday morning $32 million in economic stimulus grants to fund energy efficiency improvement projects throughout Nevada. More than half the money — almost $17.4 million — will go to Southern Nevada.
Bill would give HOAs right to do upkeep on foreclosed homes: Thursday, March 26, 2009; Homeowners associations would have the right to maintain the yards of foreclosed homes within their communities under a bill working its way through the state Legislature.
Assembly panel weighs bill limiting power of HOAs: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; everal bills relating to homeowners associations, including one dubbed by its sponsor as “the homeowners bill of rights” moved through a Nevada Assembly subcommittee Wednesday afternoon.
In all, the Assembly Judiciary Subcommittee heard seven bills that would change the way the state regulates homeowners associations.
Arbor View High students send troops care packages: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; When students in Kyle Hageness’ college prep class at Arbor View High School began collecting donations for care packages for overseas troops, they expected to collect enough for 10 packages at most. But after the entire school community rallied around their efforts over the past three weeks, the students packaged, addressed and shipped 67 packages to troops around the world this morning.
From high desert to high culture: Henderson appoints board to raise money for museum; Wednesday, March 25, 2009; Through the eyes of city officials, 150 acres of desert in Henderson are ground zero for what they hope will be a cultural revolution, beginning with a $61 million space and science center the city hopes to build through a public-private partnership.
Last week, the City Council appointed 10 people to a new advisory board that will be tasked with, among other things, raising funds for the center’s construction and recruiting a non-profit entity to operate it.
Police substation moves city in a green direction: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; One of Henderson’s oldest neighborhoods got the city’s first green building Tuesday with the grand opening of the Henderson Police Department’s North Substation. The station, on Sunset Road two blocks east of Boulder Highway, is the city’s first to be certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.
School's namesake stays involved with students: Tuesday, March 24, 2009; When the Clark County School District named an elementary school after him, Neil C. Twitchell and his wife, Wanda, took it as a tremendous honor, but also as a responsibility to stay involved.
Residents of bankrupt Lake Las Vegas face uncertainty: Neighbors banding together to preserve their lifestyle, community; Monday, March 23, 2009; While owners, attorneys, judges and creditors debate the future of the bankrupt Lake Las Vegas resort, a handful of residents are banding together to take a proactive role in the process.
The resort’s future has been cloudy since original developer Transcontinental Corp. defaulted on its loan and was foreclosed on in January 2008. The Atalon Group subsequently acquired the development and filed for bankruptcy in July, and the Nevada District of Federal Bankruptcy Court has since been swarmed by attorneys and filings on behalf of the resort’s owners and their dozens of creditors.
Annual charity ride pedals into Henderson: Friday, March 20, 2009; Cyclists of all skill levels will converge on Henderson April 4 to raise funds for diabetes research in the annual Tour de Cure.
Henderson mayoral candidates talk budget cuts at forum: Thursday, March 19, 2009; Staff recommendations, wasteful contracts, business license fees, employee salaries, parks and recreation.
That's where Henderson mayoral candidates Amanda Cyphers, Steve Kirk, Mike Mayberry, Andy Hafen and Richard Sipan, respectively, said they'd look for the fat should further budget cuts be needed at the city.
Pittman Branch of Henderson Libraries permanently shuttered: In a unanimous vote, Board decides to close it for financial reasons; Thursday, March 19, 2009; The Henderson Libraries' Board of Directors unanimously voted Thursday morning to permanently close the Pittman Branch in an effort to trim costs against declining revenues.
Henderson to choose new mayor, council member: Thursday, March 19, 2009; When Henderson voters begin heading to the polls March 21 for early voting, they'll see something the city hasn't seen since 1993 — a list of mayoral candidates that doesn't include James B. Gibson.
Plan for trail along railroad line chugging along: Wednesday, March 18, 2009; A planned trail that would run from one end of Henderson to the other along the Union Pacific Railroad Line got enthusiastic reviews Wednesday night at its final public meeting.
As weather warms, frustration over closed pools rises: Health District tries to assuage concerns at public meeting but contractors say solutions aren't viable; Wednesday, March 18, 2009; The timetable for reopening public pools and spas that needed upgrades to comply with a new federal regulation remained murky after a public meeting Wednesday at the Southern Nevada Health District. The Virginia Graeme Baker Act went into effect in December, requiring all public pools to be outfitted with anti-entrapment drain covers and other safety devices. It is named for the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker, who died in 2002 at age 7 when she was pinned to the bottom of a hot tub by a drain.
Henderson primed to receive 500 acres from federal bill: Nevada Cancer Institute, non-profits will also benefit if land bill passes; Wednesday, March 18, 2009; A federal lands bill that would give more than 500 acres to Henderson for business development and 25 acres to the Nevada Cancer Institute is inching closer to passage.
With revenue down, Henderson approves furloughs, more buyouts: Tuesday, March 17, 2009; The Henderson City Council approved a furlough program and a second round of employee buyouts Tuesday night to make up for free-falling revenue projections.
Repairs close indoor pool at Multigenerational Center: Monday, March 16, 2009; The indoor swimming pool at the Henderson Mulitgenerational Center will be closed for repairs until March 31.
Green upgrades on track despite budget cuts: Sunday, March 15, 2009; For several years, Henderson Mayor James B. Gibson and other city officials have been preaching the virtues of green living as they endeavor to make the city into a model of conservation and efficiency.
Empty bowls help fill food pantry: Saturday, March 14, 2009; For the ninth year, members of the Nevada Clay Guild will help Las Vegas Catholic Worker raise funds for its soup kitchen and food pantry at the Empty Bowl Benefit on March 21 at Green Valley High School.
Planning Commission to allow rock crusher closer to homes: Saturday, March 14, 2009; The Henderson Planning Commission unanimously voted Thursday to allow a rock crusher near St. Rose Parkway and Spencer Street to operate within the half-mile buffer from residences that the city normally requires.
Family starts foundation to honor boy who died in golf cart accident: Saturday, March 14, 2009; Josh Stevens only spent 12 years on earth, but in that short time, friends and family members say he left a lasting legacy of kindness.
Henderson celebrates St. Patrick's Day at annual parade: Saturday, March 14, 2009; Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, the saying goes.
Just ask the people dressed up as Star Wars characters, the Mexican cantina workers, hip-hop dancers, motorcycle clubs and cheerleaders who participated in the 43rd Annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade this morning in downtown Henderson.
Trail along St. Rose Parkway gets OK from planners: Friday, March 13, 2009; The design framework for a six-mile trail on St. Rose Parkway won a 5-0 endorsement from the Henderson Planning Commission on Thursday.
Locals celebrate St. Patrick's Day at annual Irish festival: Thursday, March 12, 2009; Have some fun, drink some green beer and support some kids. That’s the message organizers had as the four-day Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Festival got underway Thursday night in downtown Henderson.
Henderson recognizes World Water Day: Thursday, March 12, 2009; The Southern Nevada Water Authority and Henderson are inviting locals to walk a mile and a half in the shoes of a resident of an underdeveloped country.
Health Expo offers free health screenings: Wednesday, March 11, 2009; Locals looking to live healthier lifestyles can get some free help March 22 at the Henderson Health Experience Health and Wellness Expo presented by Touro University and the Congregation Ner Tamid Men’s Club.
Amber Alert-type system for senior citizens in the works: System a good idea but proposed bill needs refining to move forward, committee says; Wednesday, March 11, 2009; A bill that would create a statewide alert system for missing seniors similar to Amber Alert for children is a good concept, members of a State Assembly committee said Wednesday afternoon, but it needs some refining.
Unemployed mother, daughter in job hunt together: Duo tries to stay positive despite rough economic times; Wednesday, March 11, 2009; To potential employers, Lisa and Maylean Her are on opposite ends of the spectrum.
Lisa has 25 years of experience as an accountant in the construction industry. Her daughter Maylean’s last job was a seasonal retail position. Lisa has been an active member of the work force longer than Maylean, 23, has been alive.
Green Valley Library partially open during renovation: Tuesday, March 10, 2009; The carpet is torn up, the walls are bare and the lobby is covered with new shelves and packages of books.
The Green Valley Library Branch still has nearly two months of work left before it will be ready to reopen, but library administrators have opened up a small, temporary service near the entrance to provide basic services in the meantime.
Henderson mayoral candidates to chat with voters: Monday, March 9, 2009; The publishers of a local motorcycle magazine have set up a series of coffee chats to give Henderson voters some face time with the five candidates running for mayor.
NV Energy wants to build transmission line from Ely to Las Vegas: If approved, 235-mile line will connect power grids of Northern, Southern Nevada; Monday, March 9, 2009; NV Energy announced today it is seeking approval for a 235-mile transmission line that would connect the power grids of Northern and Southern Nevada for the first time. There is no timeline for when the Public Utilities Commission could approve the request.
Domestic violence shelter hopes Mini fundraiser is a major success: Friday, March 6, 2009; In tough economic times, the SAFE House domestic violence shelter is hoping that a Mini boost will go a long way.
Restaurant employee gets tour of Italy: Friday, March 6, 2009; On a cool afternoon last fall, Karen Briggs was sitting in mountainside courtyard in Italy, taking in a sumptuous meal while being serenaded by a live performer.
Henderson approves plan for senior housing: Friday, March 6, 2009; With work on the new senior center at Heritage Park moving along, the city of Henderson and a non-profit developer have turned their attention to the future of the city's existing senior center downtown.
Cat in the Hat visits Henderson to encourage kids to read: Thursday, March 5, 2009; More than 500 Henderson elementary school students spent Wednesday morning with one of childhood's most beloved icons, the Cat in the Hat.
City to make improvements at bird preserve: Thursday, March 5, 2009; For visitors to Henderson's Bird Viewing Preserve, the bothersome process of being buzzed into the facility through a security gate will soon be a memory.
Henderson Council tables zoning ordinance: Wednesday, March 4, 2009; A proposed zoning ordinance that would regulate the number of unrelated people who can live in a single-family home in Henderson is on hold for retooling.
Coyote hunt doesn't sit well with neighborhood: Tuesday, March 3, 2009; A Henderson outdoors shop is bringing back an old Nevada tradition, but residents of a nearby rural neighborhood are feeling anything but nostalgic about it.
Planners OK senior housing near Boulder Highway: Friday, Feb. 27, 2009; The Henderson Planning Commission unanimously approved a request last night to build a 243-unit senior housing development on College Drive near Boulder Highway.
NV Energy puts brakes on controversial power line: Friday, Feb. 27, 2009; A proposed power line in east Henderson that upset residents of the rural neighborhood it would traverse has been put on indefinite hold by NV Energy.
City moves voter information event to Galleria Mall: Friday, Feb. 27, 2009; In an effort to drum up voter interest in Henderson's upcoming municipal election, City Clerk Monica Simmons and her staff are hitting the road.
HOA plans forum for Henderson candidates: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009; A group of Henderson homeowners is bringing together the 13 candidates seeking one of Henderson's three open offices in the upcoming municipal election.
New rule, Health District backlog keep pools closed: Condo, HOA associations look to expedite pool, hot tub inspections; Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009; The Southern Nevada Health District is working out a system that it hopes will clear up months of confusion over a new federal law that closed hundreds of local public swimming pools and hot tubs in December.
Henderson Libraries receive $20,000 gift: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009; In tough times, the Henderson Libraries are getting by with a little help from their friends.
Henderson settles lawsuit over police incident: Monday, Feb. 23, 2009; A Henderson man who sued the city after being injured during a traffic stop has agreed to a $75,000 settlement.
City adopts plan for new museum: Monday, Feb. 23, 2009; Henderson's vision for a proposed museum district on a 160-acre site on Galleria Drive near U.S. 95 began to solidify Tuesday night.
Library branch inside Galleria mall to open Saturday: Monday, Feb. 23, 2009; Henderson Libraries is set to celebrate Saturday at the grand opening of the system's new branch inside the Galleria at Sunset mall.
New park result of city, water authority deal: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009; The Southern Nevada Water Authority and Henderson have agreed on a deal that will give the city 4.5 acres in south Henderson for a future park.
Titus to teachers: State needs long-term fix: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009; Rep. Dina Titus told educators Thursday afternoon that while the economic stimulus package will help Nevada's schools, there is still much work to be done at the state level. "(The stimulus) is not the end-all," Titus said. "It is going to be slow and tough. But it will help us get over the hump."