Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 | 2:10 p.m.
Woman dies in three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash near the intersection of U.S. 95 and Lake Mead Boulevard on Feb. 16 resulted in the death of a California woman.
The accident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. when a Dodge Durango rear-ended a Chevy compact car while exiting northbound U.S. 95, said Trooper Kevin Honea of Nevada Highway Patrol.
The impact pushed the Chevy into Lake Mead Boulevard, where it was hit by a passing sedan. The driver of the Chevy, 65-year-old Joyce Kirsch of Woodland Hills, Calif., was transported to University Medical Center, where she later died as a result of her injuries.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation although it does not appear alcohol was a factor, Honea said.
Church to host preparedness fair
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Alta Vista Ward, 10550 W. Alta Drive, near Town Center, will host an Emergency Preparedness Fair 4-7 p.m. Feb. 21.
Presenters include Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Las Vegas Valley Water District, UNLV's earthquakes in Southern Nevada project and a bio-nuclear and weapons of mass destruction specialist.
There will also be a kids' class every 20 minutes throughout the fair to teach children the importance of knowing their name, phone number and parents' names.
For more information, call 363-2773.
Bank collecting food for Three Square
Sun West Bank is collecting food for the Three Square Food and Fund Drive throughout February.
Canned meat donations are encouraged and can be made at any of the five Sun West Bank locations, including, 5830 W. Flamingo Road, 2445 W. Craig Road, Suite A, 8531 W. Lake Mead Blvd., and 9350 Sun City Blvd.
For more information, visit swbnv.com or call the bank's corporate office at 949-2265.
Heart-healthy education available
As part of National Health Month, the Sunrise Health System is hosting events to educate people on ways people can maintain their hearts' health.
"Heart Health and YOU" runs 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 24 at the h2u at MountainView office, 8524 Del Webb Blvd.
Dr. Sean Ameli of Nevada Cardiology Associates will offer tips on living a more heart-healthy lifestyle and a free lunch will be provided.
To RSVP, call 255-5404.
Grants available to neighborhoods
Las Vegas is accepting applications for Neighborhood Partners Fund Grants through March 15.
Grants of as much as $5,000 are available for neighborhood improvement projects that are planned and completed by neighborhood associations registered with the Neighborhood Services Department.
Applicants are also required to match requested grant funds with volunteer labor, funding or other matching resources.
Applications are available at free how-to workshops on developing a successful Neighborhood Partners Fund project are available.
Applications must be submitted to the Neighborhood Services Department, by 4:30 p.m. on March 15, at 400 Stewart Ave., second floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101 for consideration.
For more information call 229-6681 to register for an informational workshop.
Seminar to teach about chest pain
Dr. Eric Anders, a Southern Hills Hospital emergency room physician, present "Chest Pain: Don't Ignore the Signs!" at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at the hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Road.
Free blood pressure checks and ambulance tours will be offered as well as a free lunch.
To RSVP, call 880-2100.
HOA ombudsman to meet the public
The Nevada Real Estate Division will host a "Meet the Ombudsman" event intended to help homeowners association residents learn how to effectively run their HOA.
Ombudsman Lindsay Waite and Education Officer Nick Haley will provide information on state and local services. Residents can learn more about how to conduct the business of an HOA and to ask general questions.
The next event will take place at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 205 S. Green Valley Parkway. Another meeting will take place March 23 at 11 a.m. at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive.
City provides foreclosure information
Las Vegas set up a Web page, LasVegasNevada.gov/Foreclosure, and Help Line to assist struggling homeowners who may be facing foreclosure.
The Help Line, 229-HOME (4663), offers access to available resources, programs and contact information of qualified credit counselors, nonprofit agencies working on the foreclosure crisis and address other related questions.
The Web page provides information and resources homeowners can use to prevent or deal with the prospects of foreclosure.
The city recently held a foreclosure forum and is scheduling additional events. Dates for the upcoming forums will be posted on the foreclosure Web page.
Child Focus seeks funds for campers
Child Focus is seeking support in sending foster children to be reunited with siblings at Camp To Belong June 20-27 in Wrightwood, Calif.
The group needs help to reach its goal to send 80 Clark County youths to camp again this year. The camp gives brothers and sisters who live apart from each other the opportunity to experience new things together such as canoeing, hiking and archery.
Camper referrals, from the legal guardian of youth living separate due to foster, adoptive or other out-of-home care placements, are needed.
Volunteer camp counselors are also needed.
The group is seeking donations to help make the events possible.
For more information, contact Child Focus at 436-1624 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
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