^^ m^mmm mmm Page 8 Henderson Home News Tuesday, August 19,1997 Tuesday, August 19, 1997 Henderson Home News Page 9 Affordable CD/CD-ROM Recording CD-ROM Recording*: AucUo Recording: Photographs or Data • From CD or cassette Send photos via E-mail ' Save your child's 1st words Use photos in documents Make a CD of your band $10/disc + $1/photo $10/disc + low hourly riuPe These CD's last a lifetime and make great giftsi Please call Rob at 434-6149 'For IBM-Compatible Computers Only Discover Desert Willow S30 includes green fees, cart, hot dog, soft drink & chips^ Sara Mulroy, left, and co-counselor Julie Minnick Play Desert Willow Golf Course at Sun City MacDonald Ranch now during our summer special for Clark County residents and get more than just a challenging day of golf. Students help to prevent delinquencies What began for il "Henderson teenager six years ago as a summer trip to visit her aunt in Michigan has turned into an annual labor of love in working with youth at risk TJeiOier cota rains hot tTiiinjderstorms could dampen the spirits ofGreen Valley High School student Sara Mulroy, as she recently worked with a high adventure camp for elementary age boys and girls. She volunteered her time.as a counselor in training and-activity specialist for Clinton County Pioneers in Educational Programming, a delinquency prevention project for youth at risk. Mulroy began her summer treks in 1992 as a 9-year-old "junior volunteer" joining her aunt, Mary Sloan, also a PEP volunteer and school social worker for the Clinton Regional Educational Service Agency. The camp is conducted at two sites, one in St. Johns, north of Lansing, and the other at Eagle Village's Adventure Learning Center in northern Michigan. According to PEP coordinator Play between now and August 31,1997 and be cntircci into .i monthly drawing for a new set of irons. Desert Willow Pro Shop hours 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily For more information, caU263-GQLF(4653). Fred Olmsted, youth at risk are referred by school coimselors to attend a week-long summer camp of high adventure activities including canoeing, horseback riding, cooperatives, ropes co iiFse §, '*d'ftiff' "cl tinblTig- arrd"" rappeling. Other activities include arts and craftSj swimming, archery, andenvironmental studies,.. Children work on the five Cs— communication, cooperation, caring, commitment and chal- Courtesy Photo lenge. "Each summer, Sara has given RAINY DAY— Sara Mulroy, right, and co-counselor Julie Minnick of her own time and money to gear up for a rainy day at PEP Camp in northern Michigan. volunteer with us," Olmsted said. "She has been a valuable member late," Olmsted said. that there's a pretty special young Sara's commitment is an excel- lady in Henderson who gives a lot of our prevention team and i s well liked by the yourtg campers, her lent example of how youth can of herself each summer—and we peers and other staff members." make a difference in the lives of in Clinton County appreciate her The primary purpose of PEP is children and families. PEP staff exceptional dedication and the to reduce the likelihood of youth are impressed that, despite the family's support She is a positive entering the juvenile court sys- growing demands on Sara's time role model for the campers and is and her personal interests in Ne- an excellent ambassador for her tem. "Youth today are faced with a vada, she continues to do her part community. She offers much and variety of risk factors that may in supporting children and fami- demands little or nothing in relead to delinquent behavior. Our lies in Michigan. turn—that is a rare quality these Olmsted said, "We can't really days." goal is to reduce risk factors or to enhance protective factors. We compensate Sara for her effort Mulroy is the daughter of can't wait'until youth commit se- and the time she volunteers, but I Patrick Mulroy and Carla Sloan rious crimes; by theii it's often too would like your readers to know of Henderson. L'::_;,.. v 'rr«r.^-n«pi^.'fl?Tf«r*T»1«S»T?''»* *'"**'T~( «^ 4® Sun City MacDonald Ranch ^ A Del Webb Community ^ iJ •Offer good Monday-Friday, aflcr II am ,Jul) l-AuRUsI il. W? Clark County residenls musi prcscnl valid ID ai thcck-in llffcr dm-s noi .ipplv Ki sun C ilv rcsidinis sss^esssss^s *i •^'it^i;: -JB • ••••j-..<v"-''-''-i ••-•u BOULDER CITY aii^ HABITAT: Threet named Silver State Bank chief Homes open From Page 4 member and former Habitat president, presented each homeowner with a family Bible. Using the word "house" she explained the symbolism, "H is for home, a place to raise kids and break the cycle of poverty. 0 is for ownership accomplished with sweat equity and a.no-interest loan. U is for unity. S is for shelter and security. E is for earthly home and we know we have an eternal one." Steve Linder of Household Bank and president of Habitat's board of directors, introduced both homeowners and presented them with official keys to their houses. The cutting of ribbons across the homes' thresholds closed the day. Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building affordable housing. Formed in 1990, the group celebrated homes number 12 and 13 with the latest dedication events. The ^Jfoundatign^isju^ other home on Moser in Henderson, and two homes are scheduled to start in the fall in North Las Vegas Green Valley Plus Michael J. Threet has joined Silver State Bank as chief financial officer it was announced today by Tod Little, chairman and"chTef executive officer. He will be responsible for the bank's treasury and investment fimctions including risk management, as well as overall financial management and ac- ' counting areas. He MW also be the bank's regulatory compliance officer and liaison to the FDIC and Federal Reserve. Previously, Threet was assistant vice president and corporate controller for American Bancorp of Nevada, and senior auditor at Deloitte & Touche, LLP, both located in Las Vegas. He is a Nevada was the first state in America to host the annual International Youth Exchange Program summer vacation camp. Wayne Jeffers, an Odd Fellow from Gardnerville, ran the event recently at Clear Creek Camp, near Carson City. The theme was Old West Bonanza. Activities included a visit to Virginia City; a tour of the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and State Museum; a look at Yosemite, Ichthyosaurs State Park, Indian dances at Fallon, and Fort Churchill with a cannon demonstration., Participating in the camp were students from Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada and the U.S. ... The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of the Scandinavian countries began the camps more than 10 years ago for the purpose to make it possible for the children and grandchildren of On MoFvenlMa- IS. 1997, tbe Ifotd ac Oniiio wlB no longer koaer Its old $5X10 50UI AnnlvHHry UoitMl State* AirK>iceChl|». These KUptmaf be itOvuatid at tbe li^ikini cage mfatirifllit novcmbcr 15.1997. certified public accountant and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The appointment of Michael "as CFO completes our management team, and will alFow the other team members to spend more time with our customers and prospects," said Little. Hocal apd Cniao Michael J. Threet UNLV gallery to open exhibit "Landscapes on Paper," drawings by Michael McCollum, will be on exhibit from Aug. 25 to Sept. 26, at the Beam Fine Art Gallery , on the UNLV campus. McCollum is Emeritus Dean of UNLV and was known for his teaching in the Department of ^rt during his tenure. An artist's reception will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15. The exhibit is part of the yearlong celebration of the 40th anniversary of the university. According to Lee Sido, chair of the art department. "McCollum the College of Fine Arts, from 1989-1995. "As a professor in the department, he was a highly acclaimed teacher," said Sido. "And as an artist he achieved even higher accolades. The intensely personal, narrative images that he created communicated a contemporary analysis of life's situations for any viewer to interpret." "He was able to bridge the gap between the artistic community and the academic community," according to Tom Coleman, art- tial contemporary artist in Nevada during his residency here." He joined the Department of Art in 1969, and was dean of Co.. "He also influenced me personally because he is such a versatile artist—not just clay, but also oil paintings and draw- ing. His whole world is art. Even business, he considered an art." McCollum received his bachelor's degree in painting from Humboldt State University and master's and master's of fine arts in sculpture from the University of California, Berkeley, McCollum has exhibited at McCarran International Airport and the Nevadad Institute of Contemporary Art, ; Magnolia Editions, Oakland, Calif; Area X Gallery and theTerry Distenfass Gallery^both in New York City. ""TThe gallery fs open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission is free. For more information, 8953893. 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