SPORTS Baseball team goes 3-1 in tourney Mesquite Page 1B OPINION Customers should be able to shop for electricity Page 4A Local NewsVol. 14, No. 25 The Week of april 5, 2018
VVWD Director Ellestad resigns board
By Linda Faas MLN
At the close of the April 3 board meeting, Barbara Ellestad announced her immediate resignation from the Virgin Valley Water District Board of Directors. Ellestad leaves the board almost nine months before the conclusion of her term that would normally run to Dec. 31. She had previ- ously declined to register for re-election in this year’s election cycle. Ellestad is former editor and current reporter for Mes- quite Local News. Following the meeting, Elles- Linda Faas tad stated “I am satisfied with attaining most of my Well house and walls are taking shape at Well 27A on Pioneer Boulevard. Trade West machine operator Mel goals during my term as director. I appreciate all the Bundy and Brady Workman lay water pipe in trench on April 3. help I received from the water district manager and staff.” Ellestad joined the VVWD board of directors in 2015 with a laundry list of objectives. She was elected System wells cover water needs following the conviction of VVWD former hydrolo- gist Michael “Boomer” Johnson and Nevada State as- sistant water engineer Robert Coache on charges of as VVWD’s largest well fails defrauding the district in sales of senior water shares. She was a reporter for Mesquite Local News and pub- By Linda Faas Brown and hydrologist Aaron Bunker moved quickly lisher editor of her own online publication, Mesquite MLN to inform the VVWD board of directors and take action to Citizen Journal, covering VVWD meetings since 2007. get the well back on line. By the time of the regular board Her investigative reporting of the illegal activities of Virgin Valley Water District manager Kevin Brown meeting Tuesday evening, contractor Layne Christian- the pair was instrumental in bringing their conviction. awoke to bad news Tuesday morning, April 3, as his staff sen had been hired to install a spare pump VVWD has Other illegal actions by then district manager Mike reported the complete shutdown of the district’s biggest on hand. VVWD expects the well to be back in operation Winters were also exposed. The district was able to re- producing well, Well 31. Trouble with leakage in the well within two weeks. During the outage, other wells in the cover almost $5 million in settlement of payments from casing was reported Monday evening. The leakage and system will be able to provide water service for the entire the lost value of the water shares that had been traded equipment vibration worsened overnight to the point of community. Repairs are expected to cost approximately for those owned by another individual. That trade had failure, halting water flow from the well that yields 2,400 $80,000. netted more than $1 million for Johnson and Coache. gallons per minute and normally provides water for the The pair hid their profits by, among other things, pur- south area of town between I-15 and the Virgin River. > See VVWD, Page 6A > See ELLESTAD, Page 6A
ELECTIONS Hunting season TOURISM GOP CD4 Visitor count debate set for shows increases By Barbara Ellestad Mesquite MLN In February 2016, 110,561 people visited By Barbara Ellestad Mesquite when the month had one extra MLN day. In February 2017, that number fell to 103,365 with the Las Vegas Conven- The Mesquite Republican Women are tion and Visitors Authority blaming the hosting one of the few debates between decrease on having one less day in the Congressional District 4 Republican month. candidates that will be held before the While the number of visitors this Feb- June primary election. ruary rose 1.3 percent from last year’s The debate is scheduled for April 11, comparison, the 104,700 people still 5:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Veterans Cen- didn’t come close to two years ago. ter, 840 Hafen Lane. The event is open to The good news is Mesquite is the only the public. reporting jurisdiction in the LVCVA re- Republican candidates set to partici- port that had a positive increase in visi- pate in the debate include former Con- tation. Laughlin fell by a miniscule 0.2 gressman Cresent Hardy, Dave Gibbs, percent and the Las Vegas metropolitan Jeff Miller, Bill Townsend and Kenneth area fell by 0.6 percent. LVCVA contin- Wegner. ued to point to a “temporarily reduced Victor Joeks, columnist for the Las Ve- room inventory” as reason for the de- gas Review Journal, will be the debate cline in Las Vegas. moderator. Total occupancy rates in Mesquite rose The CD4 district includes part of Teri Nehrenz 4.0 percent to 79.7 percent. Total room northern Clark County including Mes- It seemed like every child in Mesquite turned up on a warm spring morning for nights occupied also increased by 4.7 quite and Moapa Valley, the southern the chance to find a golden egg among the many spread across the lawn at Mari- percent to 42,300. part of Lyon County and all of White lyn Redd Park. Kids were separated in age groups to give all a fair chance during Laughlin’s total occupancy rate in- Pine, Nye, Mineral, Esmeralda, and Lin- the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Las Vegas Summerlin Lions Club coln counties. Saturday morning, March 31. > See TOURISM, Page 2A Get your daily news in our newsletter! Sign up at MesquiteLocalNews.com 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 5, 2018 Poetry, artwork on display at Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery
By Teri Nehrenz MLN
When beautiful words are put to mu- sic they create wonderful songs but what happens when words are brought to life by artists? You get the Virgin Val- ley Artists Association’s Artists and Po- ets exhibit. Poets begin by putting those words on paper then the artists come in, choose the words that inspire and create the stunning imagery that brings those words to life. Teri Nehrenz You can view artwork created by some Mary Lou Kessler shows some of the Brown Bag participants the finer points of of the most well-known artists in Mes- Calligraphy and the tools used to create it during the Virgin Valley Artists Asso- quite as well as read the poems from the ciation’s Brown Bag Lecture. talented writers who inspired the art. Artist Floyd Johnson teamed up with Poet Harlo Berkholtz to paint a stunning acrylic titled “Cowboy Haiku.” Digital Calligaphy: The art of writing Photographer Ronnie Boarer found an “Old Farm” that fit perfectly with the By Teri Nehrenz in the forms of wedding invitations and poem of the same name written by Poet MLN event invitations. Most business use cal- Bonnie Anderson and Artist Eva Zir- The Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery is ligraphy for font design and typogra- bel put both the poetry of Barbara Ann operated by the VVAA. VVAA mem- The Virgin Valley Artists Association phy original hand-lettered logo design, Dunn and her own work together to cre- bers provide the original artwork that hold a Brown Bag Luncheon on the first religious art, announcements, graphic ate a piece that epitomizes the exhibit. is shown in the gallery and gift shop. Tuesday of each month at the Mesquite design and commissioned calligraphic You can see these and many more when All art is offered for sale and displays Fine Arts Gallery with the subject mat- art, cut stone inscriptions, and memo- you visit the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. are changed monthly. In addition to the ter and the presenter determined by rial documents. It is also used for props The April exhibit, sponsored by The special exhibitions, members show their who and what draws the crowd. and moving images for film and televi- Bank of Nevada, is available to the pub- fine works in a wide variety of mediums. At the Brown Bag Luncheon held on sion, testimonials, birth and death cer- lic through April 28 free of charge. A The Gallery is open Monday through Tuesday, April 3, enthusiastic spectators tificates, maps, and other written works, reception provided by the Virgin Valley Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more in- filled the gallery’s classroom with eager but again, technology has replaced Artists Association is set for April 19 formation about membership, upcom- recipients of his tried and true tips and much of the laborious hand written art from 4-6 p.m. at the Gallery to honor the ing exhibitions, and art and pottery tricks on the visual art of writing. along with the skills needed to create it. award winners. The Sponsor’s Choice classes, see the VVAA website at www. Calligraphy was the subject of April’s Kessler explained that many calligra- and People’s Choice awards will also be mesquitefineartscenter.com or call 702- Brown Bag Lecture and Linda Shaffer phy artists can spend countless hours announced at the reception. 346-1338. was scheduled to discuss the history of on a piece, make a mistake and have to Calligraphy and the tools used to create start all over from the beginning. These it. Calligraphy is a visual art related to written forms of art can take unbeliev- writing. able amounts of time and it can be frus- Unfortunately Shaffer was ill and un- trating to some newcomers when they able to make it but Liz Etie, coordinator make mistakes but patience is a virtue for the Brown Bag Luncheons, wasn’t and the end result of this form of art can Andrew Bird about to disappoint the audience. be quite stunning. 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Editor’s note: The following was tak- a male who had a warrant out of Mes- March 25-31 Holm, Davis N en from the pages of the Mesquite Police quite Municipal Court. Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police Mesquite Department blotter from March 25-31. Found property: An officer respond- Department. Disclaimer: These names 3/28/18 ed to the lobby for a found child’s orange were reported in the Mesquite Police Domestic battery March 25 bicycle. Department’s arrest report released Stolen vehicle: An officer took a re- Wanted person: Officer was on rou- April 2. Persons should be presumed in- Iseman, Barbara L port of a stolen vehicle at a North Grape- tine patrol when they observed a fe- nocent until convicted in a court of law. Mesquite vine Road apartment complex. male who had an active warrant walk- DUI Miscellaneous CAD call record: ing across a local business parking lot. Aguilar-Palomar, Jose A Unsafe turn An officer responded on a report of child I stopped the female and confirmed the Mesquite Failure to yield at stop sign custody issues. A report was completed. warrant. The female was taken into cus- 3/26/18 Agency assistance: Reporting per- tody, Domestic battery Jacobsen, Ricky L son called the Mesquite Police to assist Theft: An officer responded to an Old Mesquite locating his girlfriend in Reno Nevada. Mill Road business reference a theft. A Beckham, Terry D 3/31/18 The reporting person was advised to report was completed. St. George, UT DUI contact the Reno Police and to let the Trespassing: Officers responded to 3/30/18 Mesquite Police know if we could be any a report of trespass. Upon investigation Failure to appear Keele, John I assistance. RP contacted Reno PD who it was determined subject did trespass Twin Falls, ID will be handling the situation. and was taken into custody. Beeny, Arthur G 3/30/18 Miscellaneous CAD call record: Mesquite Jail housing agreement Female calls police for assistance but March 27 3/26/18 refuses assistance when Officer arrives. Domestic violence: Officers re- Handicap parking violation Lucero, Anthony J Female was in a verbal argument with sponded to a verbal argument at a Kel- Mesquite her baby’s father. kim Street residence. Blackwell, Katherine M 3/27/18 Theft from vehicle: Officer took a Ivins, UT Contempt of court March 26 report of a stolen license plate from Sun 3/29/18 DUI: Officer observed a traffic infrac- Valley Drive. Victim was given a inci- Failure to appear Marcelino, Michael J tion. Upon conducting traffic stop the dent number and advised to advised to Littlefield, AZ driver was observed to be impaired. The notify DMV. Carr, Kevin J 3/27/18 driver was taken into custody. Agency Assistance: Detectives as- Las Vegas Sale of narcotic/other drug Domestic trouble: Officer responded sisted MCSO with a search warrant. 3/30/18 Trafficking controlled substance to a domestic call on Mesquite Springs Threatening: Officer spoke with a Failure to appear Drive and one adult male was arrested party regarding threats made on Mes- Mathis, Jessica D for domestic battery. quite Springs Drive. Report taken and Chavez, Joshua R Kanarraville, UT Found person: Officers responded to advised complainant to obtain a TPO. Mesquite 3/26/18 an East Pioneer Boulevard casino refer- Agency assistance: Officers were 3/26/18 DUI ence a found person. dispatched to an East Pioneer Boule- Contempt of court Aggressive driving Theft: An officer responded to the vard casino reference a possible over- Failure to maintain travel lane lobby in reference to a report of a theft of dose. One adult female was transported Chung, Robert W a golf bag and clubs. to Mesa View Hospital. Santa Clara, CA Migal, Denis E Trespassing: An officer responded to Controlled substance problem: De- 3/26/18 Moscow, SX a Mesa Boulevard apartment complex tectives collected prescription medica- Handicap parking violations 3/25/18 reference a trespass situation. One adult tions from the drug take-back program. Jail housing agreement female was arrested for trespass. Hanson, Malcolm D Lost property: An officer received a March 28 Mesquite Montgomery, Shawnele L report of a lost men’s wallet. Vandalism: Officer responded to a 3/29/18 St. George, UT Found property: Was contacted local park for a report of vandalism. Of- Possession of controlled substance by party cleaning out a vacated Mesa ficer completed a report and city main- Ex-Felon failure to register > See ARREST, Page 5A Boulevard apartment and disposing of tenance was on scene to repair the prop- trash. Suspicious items were given to of- erty. ficer for destruction. Dead body: Officer responded to a Recovered stolen vehicle: Officer welfare check at a Mesquite Springs was advised that vehicle stolen from the Drive residence. Officer discovered the Mesquite city limits had been located by resident was deceased. Clark County Thank You MCSO and recovered in Arizona. Coroner’s Office responded and com- Lost property: An officer responded pleted their unattended death investiga- to a report of lost property. An informa- tion. For Reading tion report was completed. Hit & Run: Officers responded to a ARIZONA LOTTERY Wanted person: Detectives arrested > See BLOTTER, Page 5A Drive a Little & Get a Lotto MESQUITE Pick-up Your Favorite Lotto Tickets today! 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he Nevada Supreme Court books and public records of a govern- have created a gaping loophole in the In order for the public to properly has made it clear that public mental entity must be open at all times law,” Smith said. “During oral argu- evaluate the conduct of their elected and officials cannot skirt the state during office hours to inspection by ments, justices asked the right ques- appointed officials, they must be able to public records law by using any person, and may be fully copied or tions. Essentially, they wondered, ‘How see, hear and read what those officials Tprivately owned electronic devices to an abstract or memorandum may be could the open-records law work if are doing, why they are doing it, how conduct the public’s business. prepared from those public books and public officials could simply avoid it by they are doing it and for whom. This past week the court unanimous- public records.” using their personal devices?’” In this particular case Lyon County ly overturned a lower court ruling that Cherry further clarified, “In light of Smith noted that John Marshall, the commissioners had rejected a zoning rejected a request for records from Lyon these requirements, (NPRA) cannot be attorney for Lyon County citizens seek- request for an industrial development, County commissioners because those read as limiting public records to those ing the records, had a good analogy. “He but later reversed themselves. Citizens records were not stored on devices that are physically maintained at a gov- said it would be like an official typ- filed a public records request seeking owned by the county. The county con- ernment location or on a government ing up a county document on his own access to communications about the ceded that public business was indeed server and are immediately accessible typewriter at home and storing it in his zoning matter whether contained on conducted using personal phones and to the public during the business hours personal filing cabinet. The principle public or private devices. email addresses. The county website of that governmental entity. Such an remains the same. If it was public busi- Cherry’s opinion made it abundantly even lists those phone numbers and interpretation would render … (the law) ness, then it was a public document,” clear that public business must be email addresses as the commissioners’ meaningless, as the records of private Smith explained. transparent, writing, “We conclude contact information. entities rendering public services would Nevada Policy Research Institute that the NPRA does not categorically “The use of private entities in the not necessarily be stored at the govern- Transparency Director Robert Fellner exempt public records maintained on provision of public services must not ment office, and providing a time frame issued a statement saying, “In finding private devices or servers from dis- deprive members of the public access for resolving a records request would be that public officials cannot hide their closure. To withhold a public record to inspect and copy books and records unnecessary if records were required to activities by simply conducting govern- from disclosure, the government entity relating to the provision of those ser- be immediately produced for inspection ment business on personal devices, the must present, with particularity, the vices,” wrote Justice Michael Cherry, at that location.” Court reinforces the mandate within grounds on which a given public record author of the opinion. Barry Smith, executive director of the Nevada’s Public Records Law that it ‘be is exempt.” The Nevada Public Records Act Nevada Press Association, called the construed liberally to carry out [the] im- We applaud the court for again (NPRA) states that, unless otherwise ruling important and substantial. portant purpose’ of a transparent and upholding the public’s right to know. — specifically exempted by law, “all public “If it had gone the other way, it would open government.” TM
Celebrating MLK Customers should be able he Reverend Doctor Martin Lu- terry donnelly ther King, Jr. was assassinated commentary to shop for electricity 50 years ago today in Memphis, Tennessee while trying to as- King studied the doctrines of nonvio- uestion 3 on the 2016 General Tsist striking sanitation workers in their lent protest as a solution to civil inequi- Election ballot — the Energy plight for a sliver of respect. I suspect ties through the teachings of Gandhi. Choice Initiative — passed by I’m not telling any of you anything new. Gandhi got his ideas from an American, an overwhelming 72.4 percent Dr. King has millions of words written Henry David Thoreau and a Russian, Qto 27.6 percent. The measure failed in about him and millions more spoken Leo Tolstoy. In 1906, Thoreau wrote only one county, White Pine, but by over the last 50 years–likely as many as of civil disobedience and his refusal to only four votes. any other human. support war from his hut on Walden Because the measure would amend thomas mitchell The sanitation workers were on strike Pond, and Tolstoy wrote an essay about the state Constitution it is back on the commentary for more pay, but also that respect. They the spirit of nonviolence stating, “real ballot this fall for final voter approval, were not allowed to get inside the cab of courage of humanity consists in not but this time around a coalition headed the truck when storms hit and could be returning a kick for a kick.” There, by the state’s largest power monopoly, of the Energy Choice Initiative as well fired for even seeking shelter inside the Gandhi got the inspiration to help India NV Energy, has vowed to spend $30 as former general counsel to the Public receptacle of the truck where the trash expel the British with his newfound, million to defeat it. Utilities Commission of Nevada and was collected. MLK was there to apply peaceful principles. The Energy Choice Initiative pro- chairman of the Federal Energy Regu- his stock and trade of organizing non- King took his cue from Gandhi and poses that the Constitution be amended latory Commission, fired back at the violent protest to get wide-spread atten- was driven to apply the “power of love to require the Legislature to pass a law same website, saying the initiative is tion focused on the workers’ problems, to overcome injustice.” It took over a providing an open, competitive retail not “deregualtion” at all, because the thus putting pressure on the principals year, but the Montgomery Bus Boycott electric energy market by July 1, 2023. grid would still be regulated and still to change. ended with a Supreme Court decision The law must include provisions to operated by the power company and That was April 4, 1968. King had been that segregation was illegal on public reduce customer costs, protect against the various rural power cooperatives working in a similar manner since help- transportation. At the height of the boy- service disconnections and unfair around the state. ing organize and execute the 13-month cott, King’s house was firebombed. His practices, and prohibit the granting of Wellinghoff said it is a basic economic Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by family was home. After making sure monopolies for power generation, but principle that competition lowers costs. Rosa Parks’ refusal to cede her seat on they were unharmed, King went to the could leave in place regulation of trans- “Consider the case of Pennsylvania,” he a city bus, beginning December 2, 1955. people and spoke: “if you have weap- mission or distribution systems. writes. “Since it enacted energy choice, Not only did the event make Ms. Parks ons, take them home; if you do not have One of the chief arguments for the consumers have saved close to $1 billion an American icon, it was the country’s them, please do not seek to get them.” measure is that competition would per year on their power bills and the first glimpse of the 26-year-old pastor Not one shot was fired by the protesters. drive down cost. residents of Pittsburgh are paying 50 who would go on to lead the way for He lived by and advocated that thought Nevada and many other states were percent LESS for energy than under the civil rights legislation resulting in an- to tens of thousands of followers over well on the way to breaking up their monopoly utility, according to former nulling segregation and voting discrimi- the next 12 years before a rifle shot tore electricity generation monopolies 17 Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commis- nation as a matter of law. through his neck, fatally injuring the years ago until the Enron market ma- sioner John Hanger.” spiritual leader of a movement that ef- nipulation debacle that led to blackouts He also cited a 2015 study by two vet- fected more change in U.S. civil rights and price spikes that scared lawmakers eran utility regulators titled “Evolution policy than the previous 350 years. into backing off, even though the free of the Revolution: The Sustained Success Paired with MLK being smitten market was not the problem. The prob- of Retail Electricity Competition.” That Mesquite with Gandhi’s teachings and successes lem was collusion and manipulation. study found that from 1997 to 2014 the Local News regarding peaceful protest, was the fact According to a Wall Street Journal states that had adopted customer choice that in the mid 1950s media was at the article at the time, Enron charged Cali- for power saw inflation-adjusted residen- Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media LLC cusp of a massive game changer–televi- fornia’s Independent System Operator tial rates fall 5.2 percent, while monopoly sion. Gandhi’s protests got widespread for relieving power congestion without states saw those rates rise 3.9 percent. Publisher attention, but Gandhi’s recognition actually doing so. The company also Opponents of the ballot measure like Kirk Kern would turn out to be peanuts when avoided in-state price caps by moving to point out that Nevada’s rates are be- [email protected] compared with what King understood power out of state and then reselling it low the national average and nearly half Advertising sales intuitively from the beginning–if the to California — fraud. that of California’s, which has driven up Sandi Boyce media got involved, people who would Expect to be inundated in the coming costs by demanding that a huge pro- [email protected] otherwise have no idea about the injus- months with “facts and figures” that are portion of its power come from more 801-661-5686 tice being perpetrated on black south- wildly contradictory and warnings of expensive renewable energy sources, Advertising coordinator erners would get a jolting, real time look another Enron debacle. such as solar and wind. Pam Mulligan at what was going on in the old Con- Michael Yackira, the former CEO of According to the U.S. Energy Infor- [email protected] federacy. The country got nightly news NV Energy, recently penned an op-ed for mation Administration, as of Decem- Staff film of dogs and firehoses being used by the donation-funded news website The ber 2017 Nevada power rates for all Barbara Ellestad (city council) police on peacefully protesting children Nevada Independent that argued the ini- sectors ranked in the middle of the 11 Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) in 1963 and of still more police in 1965 tiative could jeopardize energy depend- western states, but since commercial Lou Martin (Sports) beating peaceful marchers senseless ability and not lower power bills. and industrial users get lower rates in Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) on the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma, “Fourteen states plus the District of Nevada, our residential rates were the [email protected] Alabama on Bloody Sunday. Columbia have implemented deregula- third highest in the region 12.34 cents 12 W. Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 In early 1956, King and other boycott tion,” Yackira writes. “The result: Not per kilowatt-hour. Arizona’s residential Mesquite NV 89027 leaders were indicted for violating a one of these has lower rates than Ne- rate was 12.85 cents and California’s 1921 law that forbade interfering with vada and 11 of these places have higher 18.48. The lowest was in hydropower (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: (888) 241-8172 a lawful business. The leaders did not rates than the national average. When rich Washington at 9.63 cents. [email protected] wait to be arrested, they turned them- compared to prices throughout the Wellinghoff points out that large selves in and spent two weeks in jail. country, Nevada’s prices are below the power consumers such as MGM, This episode flooded tons of attention national average. For example, Califor- Switch, Caesars and Barrick Mining on the cause and the movement’s young, nia’s electricity prices per kilowatt hour are already paying millions of dollars are nearly double Nevada’s.” > See DONNELLY, Page 5A Days later, Jon Wellinghoff, a backer > See MITCHELL, Page 5A The Week of April 5, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A Symphony premiers local posure. The success was the 1964 Civil Donnelly Rights Act. continued from Page 4A The Freedom Worker programs musicians composition were repeated in 1965, when I became national leader. This would be a recur- involved, and the work and the media Local Mesquite musician Will Rho- ring scene throughout the campaign. exposure culminated in the signing of den’s newly composed musical compo- In 1963 King and his lieutenant, Ralph the Voting Rights Act of 1965–finally sition, which was especially written for Abernathy, spent time in Birmingham, addressing the last of the Jim Crow laws the Southern Nevada Symphony Or- Alabama’s jail. During the incarcera- keeping black citizens out of the voting chestra, will be premiered during the tion, King wrote his iconic “Letter from booths. orchestra’s Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Birmingham Jail” that rallied young The fight and the prize moved to concert at the CasaBlanca Resort Show- blacks to join the cause en masse. northern cities after segregation and room. On a personal note, my life crossed voting blocks were eliminated. Dr. King Will Rhoden composed the program- paths with Dr. King and the movement kept firm on his principles of non-vio- matic composition called “John” (John when the leaders decided to organize lence but began to have challenges from the Baptist) on the Biblical story as re- mostly white, northern college students militant black groups that were becom- corded in Chapter 3 of Luke. to come south and engage in the work ing impatient with the plodding prog- The 70-piece Southern Nevada Sym- of voter registration and civil education. ress. After Rev. King was murdered, his phony Orchestra and its conductor, Dr. A few students from Stanford and Yale cause continued, but lost followers to Selmer Spitzer, are honored to be able to came in the summer of 1963 and were more violent activity. perform and premier this special com- met with white resistance and deemed This would have saddened him. He position called “John.” “outside agitators” while operating a was not a saint, simply a man who Mark Deramo, a professional violinist mock election to determine if black found his calling and used his entire life who lives in Las Vegas, will be featured sic and orchestra at Swainston Middle citizens would vote if given the chance. in the service of others. by the Southern Nevada Symphony School in North Las Vegas. Deramo is a The success of 1963 led to more students Orchestra performing Beethoven’s “1st proud member of the Henderson Sym- coming to southern cities in 1964 to do Terry Donnelly is a retired teacher now liv- Violin Concerto in D Major,” a musical phony Orchestra and the American the work in earnest, and simply to lure ing in Mesquite. He taught in public schools in composition universally acclaimed as a Band (the Sparrows). media attention to accompany them. Kentucky, Michigan, and Colorado. He was an concerto of all times. The concerto writ- The Southern Nevada Symphony Tragically, three Freedom Workers lost adjunct faculty member instructing teachers and ten in 1806 still wows audiences with its Orchestra is honored to be able to fea- their lives during that summer at the teacher trainees at Michigan State University, sheer display of beauty, musicality and ture Deramo as soloist performing hands of Ku Klux Klan members who University of Colorado, and Adams State College grandeur. Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto in D Ma- feared and hated the intrusion and ex- in Colorado. Deramo, an enthusiastic and devoted jor,” a concerto which is considered to be musician, has been playing the violin one of the most influential and colossal since the age of five and his musical en- concertos ever written. deavors led him to settle in Las Vegas Tickets are available at the front desk in 2014. Deramo currently teaches mu- of the CasaBlanca Resort Casino. open market. 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TDS installing FY2019 total more than $10 million, in- FY2018-19. cluding drilling of new Well 34, located The intended excess expenditures are VVWD in Lincoln County near existing wells. A planned to front-load system infrastruc- fiber network continued from Page 1A new water tank will be constructed to bal- ture in the next few years, correcting some ance the water system in the Sun City area. inherent weaknesses such as the single in Mesquite The well failure comes as VVWD is put- Outfitting of Well 1A, south of the Virgin trans-river water line that served down- ting its tentative budget in place for Fiscal River, is budgeted in FY2018-19, as is the town Mesquite before a redundant line TDS Telecom has kicked off construc- Year 2018-19. That budget contains a line outfitting of Well 27A on Pioneer Boule- was installed in 2017. The board has taken tion of a fiber-to-the-home network in item of $350,000 for rehabilitation of Well vard, which is in progress. A full rehab of steps to increase revenues through moder- Mesquite. Construction on the network 31, which has been online for more than now-failed Well 31 was anticipated and al- ate rate and fee increases in coming years started in March and will reach at least 15 years. The cost of work being done this ready budgeted in the coming year. and expects to attain a balance of yearly 2,500 homes this year. month will be covered through the emer- Ongoing replacement and repair of revenues and expenditures by FY2025. TDS is investing millions with this gency reserve fund earmarked for such transmission lines prompts a major equip- In other business, the board reviewed FTTH project. TDS contractors are now events. ment purchase of a vacuum truck to be a draft of job requirements for potentially in the process of installing conduit and Ongoing system expansion and repairs scheduled in the coming year. Director hiring a staff engineer for the district. A burying fiber lines in 21 neighborhoods. are the day-to-day work of the VVWD Rich Bowler pondered the budgeted cost of qualified candidate would be offered a More than 27 miles of fiber, including staff who are tasked to provide all culinary $400,000-plus for that truck, asking Brown starting salary of $75,000 with benefits. new transport fiber, will be installed water for Mesquite and Bunkerville. On to explore all ways to reduce that expense. Brown also provided an estimate of poten- during this project. Tuesday, the VVWD board reviewed the The board approved purchase of the truck tial savings to be realized by the district in Depending on the number of homes, FY2018-19 tentative budget prepared by as a safety and efficiency measure. hiring an in-house engineer. Rich Bowler most neighborhoods can take up to six district finance manager Wes Smith. District operating revenues will top $9 requested additional years of estimated weeks. The budget, as approved, calls for more million in the next fiscal year due to addi- savings to be provided by the next meet- Here’s what customers can expect than $18.5 million in total expenditures. tional water users, a voted increase of 1.0 ing, indicating his desire to see a clearer with TDS’ FTTH project: That tentative budget, balanced by income percent in water rates and higher develop- picture of the long term value to be ac- 1. A few days before construction of $12.1 million operating and non-oper- er fees. Non-operating revenues will add crued from adding that position. Employ- starts in your neighborhood, TDS fiber ating income, and $6.4 million in cash on another $3 million to district income. The ment costs for an engineer were approved contractors will alert customers via a hand, will be submitted to the state at the shortfall of $6.5 million will be covered for inclusion in the budget, with actual hir- door hanger with start dates. end of the month, and goes into effect July by cash on hand in several district funds ing to occur at a later date. 2. After work begins, contractors will 1. and reserve accounts. VVWD will have The board voted 5-0 to approve the ten- run the fiber line from a TDS fiber cabi- Big ticket expenditures planned in $5.3 million in cash reserves at the end of tative budget. net into below ground vaults within the neighborhood. This work should take six weeks on average. 3. Once the technology installed and tested, TDS will begin marketing to resi- users and developers the opportunity An additional question of under use dents and taking pre-orders. TDS will Ellestad to budget for water expenses. came to light when it was ascertained then contact customers once it’s ready to continued from Page 1A With the adoption of a tentative bud- that each course uses about 100 of their start scheduling installations. At install, get for FY2019, the district has returned 150 shares each year to service their water TDS contractors will return to connect chasing houses in Las Vegas which were to a secure position of manageable debt needs. Both courses have failed to respond the fiber line to homes, and set up the stripped from them in their conviction. and adequate revenue streams for the to a request by VVWD to early renegotia- equipment. Speeds up to 1 Gigabit per In her 2014 campaign platform, Ell- foreseeable future. tion of leases. The unused water could be second (Gbps/Gig) will be available. estad sought to bring financial stabil- Never one to mince words, Ellestad re-leased to SNWA at the higher rate. For more information about this proj- ity to the district that was awash in is a vocal critic of what she views as While resolution of future water share ect, go to HelloTDS.com/fiber where debt following the fraud litigation. underpricing of VVWD water share rates for the golf courses remains an customers can sign up to receive updates Soon after her election, she voted leases held by Wolf Creek and Cones- open question, Mesquite Gaming has and get more information. for a huge increase in user rates that toga Golf Courses. Those courses trans- returned 80 water shares it used for golf Mesquite FTTH neighborhoods in- was seen as an emergency required acted leases for about 150 water shares course maintenance to VVWD. That clude: Falcon Crest, Hawk Ridge, Saint to match actual infrastructure ex- each in 2011, paying $250 per share per voluntary action came after Ellestad Andrews, Sunset Greens and Sierra penses. Following that tectonic shift year. Those lease contracts are set to approached Mesquite Gaming manage- Ridge; Coyote Willows and River Bend; in VVWD finances, Ellestad vowed run through 2019. The favorable rate ment on the issue. Desert Rose and Calistoga Ranch; Spanish the district should never need to vote provided to Mesquite golf courses be- The unresolved question of financial Bay, Tuscans, Fox Hollow and Portobello; for another massive rate change. She came a glaring contrast to the $1,246 per value to the community in the operation Stone Haven, Cambria and Desert Ridge; advocated long term infrastructure share rate paid by Southern Nevada of premier golf courses versus realiza- Turtleback Canyon and Palm Cove; and planning and a stepped approach to Water Authority for water it leases tion of water asset value for VVWD will The Masters, SpyGlass Hill and Sorrento. rate and fee increases to allow water from VVWD. continue to dominate board attention. You Don’t Have to Live With Pain... WHEN WE CAN FIX IT.
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By Bob Snell the final 1.2 innings on the mound. MLN Against Desert Pines, the Bulldogs trailed 2-0 entering the bottom of the Virgin Valley High’s baseball team fifth, but the Jaguars exploded for eight spent the first part of Spring Break last runs in the bottom of the frame to win week playing in the annual Cowboy via the mercy rule. Classic in Las Vegas. Anderson, Brooks, Perkins, Logan Fe- The Bulldogs fared well, going 3-1 to lix and Kayden Petersen collected base improve to 8-4-1 overall. hits for the Bulldogs. Virgin Valley defeated Eldorado, 17-4, in Virgin Valley bounced back from the the opening round but was on the wrong loss to pound Western despite getting Lou Martin end of a 10-0 decision to Desert Pines in only one base hit in the contest. Mesquite Veterans Honor Guard posts the colors at the Virgin Valley Little the second round. The Bulldogs closed Easton Jensen doubled and scored two League season opener at Old Mill Park. out play in the tournament with victories runs for the Bulldogs, who took advan- over Western, 9-2, and Mojave, 7-6. tage of 11 walks issued by Western pitch- Against Eldorado, the Bulldogs erupt- ers and four errors committed by the ed for 14 runs in the bottom of the third Warriors’ defense. Perkins, Tanner and inning to pull away for the easy win. The Fuqua each drove in a run for VVHS. VVLL opens sixth season game was called after four innings be- The Bulldogs capped the tournament By Lou Martin eran Honor Guard who posted the flag cause of the tournament mercy rule. in dramatic fashion as Anderson singled MLN as Councilman Geno Withelder led the Cade Anderson had a double and tri- home the winning run to give Virgin Val- crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. ple and drove in three runs while also ley a walk-off victory over Mojave. Monday night’s weather was perfect Deacon Gary from Our Lady of Guada- scoring three runs to pace the Bulldogs. Josh Abbott drove in two runs while for a baseball season opener. lupe Catholic Church and LDS President Dallan Tanner had two hits including Booker Wakefield had two hits to pace The Virgin Valley Little League held Anderson blessed the league and prayed a double, drove in two runs and scored the VVHS offense. Felix, Fuqua and its sixth season opener at Old Mill Park for the children’s safety. Wright than in- twice. Dillan Fuqua also collected two Munford also added an RBI each. ballfields. Twenty two softball and base- troduced the VVLL Board of Directors, hits and drove in three runs while Jayden The Bulldogs will face Pahrump Valley ball teams consisting of 232 athletes be- sponsors and coaches. Perkins added two hits and an RBI. and Mojave in non-league contests this gan play on April 2 with softball first up. Mesquite Mayor Al Litman threw out Dakota Munford started and pitched week before opening Sunrise League Mesquite children from 8-15 years of the first pitch as Wright called for play 2.1 innings giving up just one hit and play on Monday at defending league age get the opportunity to learn Ameri- ball. striking out a batter. Jayson Brooks went champion Boulder City. ca’s pastime under the tutelage of volun- Softball began play immediately with teers and parents. baseball kicking off on Tuesday April 3. League President Dan Wright began All games will be played at Old Mill the evening introducing Mesquite Vet- and Pioneer Park ball fields. PRO BASKETBALL Nevada Desert Dogs end tough road trip host Yakima
By Lou Martin Jalen Kendrick and A.J. Grimes con- MLN tinue to lead the Desert Dogs. In one of the losses to Kentucky, Kendrick’s had a The Nevada Desert Dogs return on Fri- monstrous game with 48 points and 10 day to host the first place Yakima Sunk- rebounds with Gaines adding 22 points. ings after a rough and long road trip. Friday and Saturday’s games begin at The Dogs went 1-5 on their trip go- 6:30 p.m. ing 1-2 against the Kentucky Thorough- The Dogs record now stands at 8-14 bred’s, 0-2 against the Ohio Bootleggers with hopes for a playoff spot diminish- and 0-1 against Yakima. ing.
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Lou Martin Virgin Valley first baseman Taylor Barnum stretches to put out a Trojan batter during the Dawgs 10-0 loss on Monday afternoon in the Dawg Pound.
SOFTBALL Trojans shut down Lady Dogs
By Lou Martin putting their first three runners on base MLN but failed to score. Jamie Two errors by the Dawgs opened the The Virgin Valley High softball team flood gates in the top of the fourth in- had high hopes to end preseason on a ning allowing five runs to score on two Bundy positive note with their strong batting at- singles. With the score standing at 10-0, Jayden Perkins tack but sputtered against a trio of Tro- the Bulldogs had one last opportunity to jan hurlers from Pahrump High School. prolong the game but could not mount Virgin Valley High leadoff hitter Jamie Bundy is a Senior The Trojans allowed only three hits on an attack. Jayden Perkins is our Kokopelli their way to a five inning 10-0 shutout of Price began the fifth with a double but at VVHS and plays in the the host Bulldogs. was stranded making the final score 10- Landscaping Athlete of the Week for The Trojans scored three runs in the 0. his play during the Bulldogs baseball Chamber Orchestra. She first inning on two hits, single and dou- Hailey Cuellar got the win for the Tro- preseason. Perkins is hitting a is learning to fiddle and ble. Two hit batters and a walk from jans adding five strikeouts. Price had the remarkable .630 on 17 hits on 27 at starter Savannah Price added to the loss for the Dawgs. she is very active in FFA. scores. The Bulldogs preseason record fell to bats. An all-around athlete, Perkins The Dawgs threatened in the bottom of 8-7 with one game remaining. The Bull- was a leader for the football and Jamie is a leader and is the first on a Kari Wakefield single and a dogs traveled to Mojave High School basketball teams as well as leading not afraid of hard work walk but could not finish. Pahrump Val- on April 3 before opening 3A Sunrise the Dogs to an 8-5-1 preseason ley added two more runs in the top of the League play at Boulder City on April 9. second on only one hit. The Dawgs first league game will be on record. Congrats to Jayden. and challenges. The Dawgs threatened in the third April 11 against Del Sol High School. 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 5, 2018 your seven-day forecast
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Courtney was found in the desert with a purple collar. She is a bull terrier blend. No one called or came to claim her. She is a friendly dog, knows sit and does well walking on a leash. Courtney would need to be the only dog in the home as she does not like to share attention or space with other dogs.
Other adoptable pets Dogs—There are no other dogs avail- able for adoption at this time Cats—Paris. Orange/white tabby. Spe- cial diet
All animals adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1 year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate. Courtesy photo The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way is open for adoptions Mesquite’s very own mystery dinner play hostess, Marianne Johnstone, from 11am until 1 pm, Monday through Saturday, Sunday 1 -3 p.m. Please call 702- presented her fiesta party in March at the Mesquite Senior Center. This event 346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk. Animal Control officers may took place on the patio of the Hasta La Vista Cantino in Adios, Mexico. From be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268. left, Marianne Johnstone, Caroline Pope, Ruth Cox, Connie Barrett, Clark Hardy, Lorna Hardy, Valerie Thompson, Brigitta Dahlander, Gail Ashdown, Kathie Chatlin and Barb King.
Mesquite Days carnival offers exciting rides Davis Amusement Cascadia is the car- Old Mill Road. nival coming to town for Mesquite Days Vendor Booth are available through 2017 event. The Davis family will bring the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce an exciting lineup of rides, fun games, [email protected] Phone and tasty food. 702-346-2902 and Parade Applications There will be something for the entire (City of Mesquite) are available. These family. Enjoy the carousel, the 82 foot tall can be picked up in person at the Rec- Gondola Ferris Wheel and many more reation Center and at the Chamber of- exciting rides. Be sure to see the lights on fices, and are available on the City web- Please join us the Ferris Wheel at night. site as well. It is a spectacular event. Mesquite For more information on this and oth- Days May 3-6. er programs please contact the Depart- Saturday, April 14th, Noon-2pm Nicholas Montoya, organizer of Mes- ment of Athletics & Leisure Services at quite Days, announced that the four-day (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and * carnival will be held on the Mesquite adult programs online at: www.mes- FOOD AND GIVEAWAYS! Recreation Center West Field, 100 West quitenv.gov. Mesquite’s newest one-stop store for all of your shipping, printing, notary, and mailbox services. *While supplies last. 5 5 0 W E S T P I O N E E R B LV D . # 1 4 0 , M E S Q U I T E , N V 8 9 0 2 7
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Courtesy of Steve Dudrow Wednesday, April 11 DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 P.M. | PRESENTATION AT 7:00 P.M. Did you know that Gold Butte is a magical place, both day and night? Did you also know that it's one of the best areas locally to view the night sky? Please join us as Geary Keilman from the Las Vegas Astronomical Society shares this informative presentation. Geary has a degree in Aeronautics and is a retired commercial pilot. He lectures on astronomy and aviation related topics at libraries, the Spring Mountain and Red Rock Visitor Centers, UNLV and the CSN Planetarium.
Mesquite Community Theatre 150 N. Yucca St. friendsofgoldbutte.org | [email protected] | 702-208-8377 The Week of April 5, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3B Meet the 2018 Ms. Senior OBITUARY
Jody Lynn Torgenson to being a highly sought after Nanny. Mesquite contestants Jody Lynn Torgenson, 49, of Mes- She was a member of the LDS chuch The 2018 Ms. Senior Mesquite Pag- quite returned to her Heavenly Father and married Jeffery Don Torgenson eant Contestants are perfect examples on March 29, 2018. on May 19, 2001. Jody is survived by of the outstanding and varied talent that The loving wife and her beautiful daughter Ashley and comprises the citizenry of Mesquite. mother fought hard her loving husband Jeffery. She will They have made contributions to the for her life with mul- be sorely missed until we meet again communities from which they lived pri- tiple organ failure at in Heaven. or and continue that tradition here. As Dixie Regional Hos- Viewing and Funeral Services will be contestants, which they’ll agree is not a pital. held at LDS Stake Center, 5380 South “cakewalk”, they have taken on the chal- Jody was born 3450 W., in Roy, Utah. Viewing will be lenges to be bold, courageous, adventur- Ramaker Nehrenz December 5, 1968 at 10a.m. and the Funeral at 11a.m. on ous, and inspiring in yet another chap- in Milk River, Can- Tuesday April 10, followed by graveside ter of their lives. ada to Reed and services at Camp William National Vet- Colleen Nielson — Nielson has lived in Karryn Chipman. She loved children erans Cemetery in Bluffdale, Utah at 2 Mesquite for 17 years. She was born and and dedicated the early part of her life p.m. raised in Magna, Utah, and worked for UPS for 30 years. After moving to Mes- quite she worked as a hospice volunteer coordinator. Her passion is sewing and THIS WEEK IN HISTORY has her own alterations business. She and her husband enjoy riding their ATV Kalstein Nielsen in the desert where they experience April 5, 1919: All the young folks ketball boys returned last Saturday with many awesome and beautiful things. she worked as a medical assistant and went from here to Bunkerville Friday for the proud title of state champions. LE Ann Elder Kalstein — Kalstein and phlebotomist. She currently works for a May dance. We had a splendid time. April 8, 1922: Mr. Kelly, Superinten- her husband made Mesquite their per- Mesquite Local News where, in 2015, she April 6, 1916: Dixie Boys Win. The dent of schools in this district, was here manent home in 2017. She worked for won a Nevada Press Association Award decision in the debate on Saturday night yesterday and the day before looking af- 20-plus years for L-3 Communications for Best Headline in a Community Pub- at Reno, NV, between the B.Y.U debating ter the starting of the new school build- in Salt Lake. Her passion is theater. She lication. She has been quite active here team Le Roy Hafen and John T Wood- ing. Fred is the builder. had the opportunity to be a background in Mesquite with various organizations bury, and a debating team representing April 8, 1922: During this week there has performer in the “Touched by an Angel” including the Virgin Valley Theatre the university was awarded to the B.Y.U been considerable snow fall on the nearby television series. In addition to enjoying Group, performing in numerous pro- team. (The B.Y.U team are both Dixie mountains, which looks good to the farmers. golf and weight lifting, she volunteers ductions. She says she “loves living in boys Le Roy Hafen being of Bunker- April 9, 1908: Joseph H. Reber and for the Mesquite Showgirls and the Vir- the Southwest and can’t imagine living ville, NV and J T Woodbury Jr., son of St Henry Frehner of Littlefield, AZ were gin Valley Theatre Group. anywhere else.” George County Clerk John T Woodbury. transacting business in Washington Sandra Ramaker – Ramaker and her Bunny Wiseman is the pageant direc- April 8, 1916: Our high school bas- County last Friday. husband retired to Mesquite in 2008 tor this year and has introduced many from Portland, Oregon. She worked in theatrical innovations to the production, the medical field and later into political which also includes performances by life. She and her husband once spent six Ms. Senior Nevada State entertainers. Southern Nevada weeks riding their Harleys across the The pageant takes place Saturday, United States, which she describes as a April 7 at 4 p.m. at the Mesquite Com- Symphony Orchestra “once in a lifetime experience.” Ramaker munity Theatre. Tickets are $15 and are is interested in what’s happening in the available at the theatrer, Ready Golf, Concert in the CasaBlanca Showroom Mesquite community and is involved Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, and the with many local organizations. Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Teri Nehrenz – Nehrenz and her For more information contact Mary husband moved to the Mesquite area Nelson. 702-994-0041, mnelson0186@ Tickets can be picked up at the CasaBlanca front entrance desk. in 2007 from Cleveland, Ohio, where yahoo.co\ Selmer Spitzer, Conductor [email protected] | 701-226-6062 SENIOR CENTER MENU
Thursday, April 5: Broccoli cheese fresh spinach w/Italian dressing, apricot soup, chicken salad sandwich on Wheat bran muffin, banana Berry bread, fruit yogurt, mandarin or- Tuesday, April 10: Baked chicken, anges and pineapple mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, Friday, April 6: Swiss steak, baked tropical fruit cocktail potato w/sour cream and chives, her- Wednesday, April 11: Liver & On- bed vegetable medley, WW roll, apple ions, potatoes, mixed vegetables, toma- sauce toes vinaigrette, WW bread w/fruit, root Monday, April 9: Sheppard’s pie, beer floats 4B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 5, 2018 The Peace, comfort and joy of Easter CALENDAR
When the question gets asked what sake sins are The 2018 Ms. Senior Mesquite When: 8 a.m. the longest season of the Church year forgiven. Pageant is a perfect example of the out- Info: 425-444-2899 is, the one that often comes to mind is Therefore, standing and varied talent that compris- Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant Lent. Maybe that’s due to the more sub- the greeting es the citizenry of Mesquite. Where: Mesquite Community Theatre dued, solemnity of the season. is also full of This year’s contestants have made When: 4 p.m. However, the forty-day observance of comfort be- contributions to the communities from Info: www.vvtgnv.com Lent is bested in length by the fifty-day ju- cause death is which they lived prior and continue that bilation of Easter. The impact, importance, defeated. tradition here. As contestants they have Sunday, April 8 and effects of Easter are so grand that the Scripture taken on the challenges to be bold, cou- Mesquite Sr. Games Woman’s celebration goes on and on for seven weeks. describes rageous, adventurous, and inspiring in Tournament For many generations, Christians Christ as the yet another chapter of their lives. Come Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill have traditionally greeted each other travis lauterbach resurrected see who will be crowned Ms. Senior Ball Fields in this season, saying, “Christ is risen!” religion “first-fruits”. Mesquite 2018. When: 8 a.m. And the other person saying, “He is ris- His death on The pageant takes place Saturday at 4 Info: 425-444-2899 en, indeed!” the cross and third day resurrection for p.m. at the Mesquite Community The- I, for one, may be guilty of over-using the world opened the kingdom of heav- atre. Tickets are $15 and are available at Monday, April 9 it. I say it many times on Easter Sunday en to all believers. the Mesquite Community Theatre, Ready MSN Long Drive and the weeks following. All who believe in Him shall be raised Golf, Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, and the Where: Mesquite Sports and Events That one little greeting and response has to eternal life. This provides great com- Mesquite Chamber of Commerce. Complex, 1635 World Champion Way behind it themes of peace, comfort, and joy. fort to those who mourn the death of For more information contact Mary When: All Day The greeting is full of peace because loved ones and to those who worry Nelson at 702-994-0041 or mnel- Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Jesus was vindicated in resurrection. about their own death. [email protected]. Adult Coloring Club He was judged and sentenced to die a The greeting is full of joy because the The new Mesquite Library is open- Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First sinner’s death. However, the grave could Savior lives to give comfort and peace. ing soon but you can still take advantage North St. not contain Him. Death could not keep The Lord of love who gave of Himself of the great activities available through When: 1-2 p.m. its grip on Him and after three days, He to save, forgive, deliver, rescue, com- the Clark County Library’s programs for Info: 702-346-5224 was raised in glorious triumph. fort, restore, strengthen, refresh, and adults and youth of all ages. Classes are Bereavement Group He died for the sins of the world and encourage others did not stay dead. He temporarily being held at the campus, Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First God raised Him from death. His sacri- rose in victory. 150 N. Yucca St., Deuce Suite. North St. fice was pleasing and effective. He -ef This joy of the Lord to seek and save Learn Card Making or get involved in When: 5-6:30 p.m. fected a new and positive relationship people, by death and resurrection, Book Clubs. Kids can take advantage of Info: 702-346-5224 between God and humankind. For His spreads joy all around. the many Story Times, Kids’s Steam or Coloring Clubs. The Mesquite, Clark Tuesday, April, 10 County Library has a ton of activities MSN Long Drive and classes; you can even get your GED Where: Mesquite Sports and Events or prepare for a fulfilling career with Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Workforce Connections. When: All Day For more information on the pro- Info: www.mesquitenv.gov grams available contact the library at Toddler Story Time 702-346-5224. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Don’t forget to send all of your events North St. or activities to [email protected] so When: 10 a.m. we can let everyone know what’s going Info: 702-346-5224 on in Mesquite. Mystery Book Club Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Service Times Thursday, April 5 North St. Sunday Morning 10 a.m. Sunrise Rotary When: 11 a.m.-noon Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Where: Scotty’s Restaurant, 1024 Nor- Info: 702-346-5224 Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. mandy Lane Rotary Club When: 8-9 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn Express, 1030 W. Children and Youth Programs Info: [email protected] Pioneer Blvd. at Each Service Kids Steam-Art-Ages 6-11 When: noon-1 p.m. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Info: 702-346-7025 North St. Kids Coloring Club 211 West First South, Suite C&D Located behind Ace Hardware When: 4 p.m. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com Info: 702-346-5224 North St. Ribbon Cutting Guillen Heating & When: 4 p.m. Cooling Info: 702-346-5224 Where: 111 E. Mesquite Blvd. No. 3 City Council Meeting When: 7 p.m. Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Info: www.mesquitenvchamber.com When: 5-7 p.m. Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Mesquite Lutheran Church Friday, April 6 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org Card Making Wednesday, April 11 Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First MSN Long Drive North St. Where: Mesquite Sports and Events Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. When: noon-1:30 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Info: 702-346-5224 When: All Day 8:30 a.m. Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Pastor David Constien Bible Study Saturday, April 7 Preschool Story Time Mesquite Senior Games Bicycle Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice Time Trial North St. Where: Lower Flat Top Mesa Drive When: 10 a.m. When: 7:30 a.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: www.mesquiteseniorgames.org Mesquite Republican Meeting Mesquite Lutheran Mesquite Sr. Games Woman’s Where: Mesquite Veteran’s Center, PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE Tournament 840 Hafen Ln. All Children are Welcome Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill When: 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old Ball Fields Info: 702-346-3804 Monday through Friday 702-346-3954 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Licensed by the State of Nevada. Voucher Assistance Available. [email protected] 2018 MESSAGE FOCUS: ‘DARING TO LOVE’ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Travis E. Lauterbach
Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month Bible Study Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Women of Life Thursday 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Thursday 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. The mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is to preach, teach, and witness the Gospel CHURCH Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. of Jesus Christ, administer the Sacraments, and give glory and honor to the Triune God. Pastor Bill J. Stevenson Sweet Hour of Prayer Wed. 6:00 p.m.
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