December '09 Nevada Government—City of Henderson Column

Registration for City of Henderson
Parks and Recreation Department’s
Winter/Spring Classes Starts Jan. 4 and Jan. 6

December 23, 2009 – Henderson, NV – Registration for the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department’s 2010 winter/spring classes, workshops, and events will be accepted starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Enrollment for all aquatic classes, swimming lessons and youth enrichment programs is available starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4. Register online at cityofhenderson.com. Walk-in registration for any program may be made in person at recreation centers starting Monday, Jan. 11

A complete listing of all programs, activities and events is available in the winter/spring edition of Henderson Happenings, the department’s guide to recreation and leisure activities. Copies have been mailed to all Henderson residents, and the publication can also be viewed in its entirety online at cityofhenderson.com.

For additional information, visit cityofhenderson.com. For online registration support, call 267-4122.

City of Henderson Opens Heritage Park Senior Facility

Full-Service Recreation Center to Serve Residents 50+

December 21, 2009 – Henderson, NV – The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department opened the new Heritage Park Senior Facility on Dec. 16. The 29,667-square-foot building, located at 300 S. Racetrack Rd., will serve as a recreation center for adults 50+. Mayor Andy Hafen, Councilwoman Gerri Schroder, City Manager Mark Calhoun, and Assistant City Manager Bristol Ellington were on hand to welcome and greet the center’s first patrons. While the recreation center is open to the public now, an official grand opening celebration will be held in early 2010.

Heritage Park Senior Facility features a commercial kitchen, dance room, craft rooms, conference room, demonstration kitchen, game room, classrooms, health screening rooms, television/media room, congregate dining room, wellness center, café and lounge equipped with WiFi, and a fitness room featuring the latest cardio equipment. The recreation center is also home to a library, which will be operated in partnership with Henderson Libraries.

“We’re very pleased to be pursuing LEED Gold certification for this building, which truly blends form and function,” said Mary Ellen Donner, director, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “So many elements are eco-friendly and energy efficient, including a ground source geothermal sustainable energy system, flooring made from recycled products, and insulated skylights and windows to optimize natural lighting. It’s a striking building that will truly enhance the quality of life for Henderson’s 50+ residents.”

Heritage Park Senior Facility will offer a wide variety of recreation programs, including art classes, cooking demonstrations, fitness programs, and dance classes. Its hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The estimated cost of construction is $11.7 million. Carpenter Sellers Associates is the architect and Rafael Construction Inc. is the general contractor. Also located on the 160-acre Heritage Park campus, Heritage Park Aquatic Complex (310 S. Racetrack Rd.) is in its final stages of construction and is expected to be complete in winter 2010. It will feature an instructional pool and a competition pool.

For additional information about Heritage Park Senior Facility, call 267-2950. To view an online photo gallery, visit cityofhenderson.com.

2009 Henderson Holiday Decorating
Contest Winners Announced

December 17, 2009 – Henderson, NV – The Henderson Commemorative Beautification Commission (HCBC) announced the winners of its 2009 annual holiday decorating contest at a ceremony held at the city’s Winterfest celebration last weekend. Nearly 50 entries were received in all. Winners include:

Residential—less than 1,000 lights

First place: Joe and Nick Sacco, 354 Santa Ana Circle,

Second place: Rose Rhinehart, 1277 Dean Ct.

Residential— more than 1,000 lights

First place: Thomas Blackburn, 2470 Aladdin Lamp St.

Second place: James Raike, 243 Atlantic Ave.

Third place: Shannon Erickson, 1161 Paradise Safari Dr.

Group

First place: 10 homeowners living on Quiver Point Avenue: Richard and Elvia Beasley, Justin and Jessica Colarco, Lloyd and Carol Emmert, James and Kelly Theobald, Gary and Heather Green, Steve and Brenda Jennings, Robert and Mary Jo Koorndyk, Herb and Tanya Okada, the Sauters, and Francisco and Mary Soto.

Griswald Award— less than 1,000 lights

First place: Jason and Tricia Martelle, 1050 Whitney Ranch Dr.

Second place: A. Hernandez, 51 Lowery Pl.

Griswald Award— more than 1,000 lights

First place: Tony and Teresa Valenti, 210 W. Highland Dr.

Second place: Robert and Roxanne Grape, 111 Dogwood St.

Third place: Jan Desimore, 2833 Boticelli Dr.

Most Innovative— less than 1,000 lights

First place: Kirk Lonnquist, 2084 Angel Falls Dr.

Second place: Michael and Tina Flake, 2251 Thoroughbred Rd.

Most Innovative— more than 1,000 lights

First place: Robert and Jim Payne, 2246 Maple Shade St.

Second place: Marian and William Haven, 2268 Early Frost Ave.

Third place: Lorraine Shaver, 925 Blue Arroyo Dr.

In addition to the winners, nine residents received honorable mention awards for their participation in the program, which was judged by members of the HCBC.

Those interested in viewing the winning displays may print a self-guided tour map listing all of the winners and their locations at cityofhenderson.com/parks.

The Henderson Commemorative Beautification Commission is comprised of appointed citizen volunteers. The commission works to develop plans for the beautification of public areas within Henderson city limits.