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The Week of Dec. 28, 2017 Vol. 14, No. 11

SPORTS NAPB and Desert Dogs, a league in progress

By Lou Martin venture successful, it takes for sight and MLN vision. It seems Magley has covered all his bases to insure that dreams can hap- Who would have ever thought that pen. they would see professional basketball In a recent interview with Mesquite in Mesquite! Well it is the Holiday Sea- Local News, Magley said,” We are just son when special things do happen. beginning. We have two teams added It’s been two months since Dave for next season plus a possibility of two Magley, president of the newly formed teams in Mexico. We are an international North American Premier Basketball league and will bring great basketball to League announced that the league was the communities we serve.” placing a team in Mesquite. The an- League play will begin on Dec. 31 when nouncement came at a meet and greet the Albany (New York) Patroons face hosted by the Rising Star Sports Ranch tipoff against the Rochester (New York) Resort on Oct. 31. RazorSharks. Following the initial open- Barbara Ellestad Shortly thereafter, a name was chosen ing, games will follow almost daily, when David Magley, president and COO of the North American Premier Basketball using local community input. The Ne- teams called the Kansas City Tornados, league, announced on Oct. 31 that Mesquite will be home to a professional bas- vada Desert Dogs were born and Mes- Kentucky Thoroughbreds, Yakima ketball team with play set to begin shortly after Jan. 1. The Rising Star Sports quite had a professional basketball team. Ranch barn will host 16 games through the end of the league season in April. But names do not make any business > See NAPB, Page 2A

ENTERTAINMENT Holiday display New Years festivities on tap

By Teri Nehrenz MLN

The year 2017 is drawing to an end and folks are getting ready to ring in the New Year. When it comes time to do that on Dec. 31, there are several choices around Mesquite where you and your friends can say good-bye to the old and bring in the new. You can begin your New Year’s Eve with a great New Year’s Eve Brunch at the Eureka. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. folks can enjoy the variety of dishes available and a glass of champagne. The cost of the buffet is $19.99 per person with a Gold Club Card, $21.99 without. After the buf- fet you can work off those calories in a variety of different ways. Season’s Ultralounge is open at the Eu- Lou Martin reka on New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m. to 2 Mesquite gets into the holiday spirit with displays such as this. a.m. featuring DJ Juan and Doll Face. You can pop, hip-hop or rock your way into the New Year in the CasaBlanca’s Skydome Lounge with Radio Rave. Ra- GOVERNMENT dio Rave is a high energy pop, rock and hip hop dance band that not only covers those genres of music, but also blends them together for a truly unique musical Healthcare rankings show gradual improvement experience. From classic acoustic rock hits to the By Megan Messerly of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). That needs and the opioid epidemic. most current dance club tracks, this The Independent dramatic drop was aided by Gov. Brian With an eye toward further improve- multi-talented group of three females Sandoval’s decision to opt the state into ments in the state’s health system, Sando- and two males perform this music with Nevada has been gradually making an expansion of Medicaid allowed under val was wary of congressional attempts a style that’s all their own. improvements to its health-care system the federal law. this year to repeal the ACA without a The vocals and musicianship of Radio over the last few years, but a couple of The state has also taken steps to ad- viable replacement. He joined a bipar- Rave are exceptional and stem from an end-of-year health-care rankings show dress its physician shortage with the tisan group of other governors multiple impressive professional background. the state still has a long way to go. opening of the new UNLV medical times over the course of the year to call From years of touring and recording The most noticeable improvement to school and looking at opportunities to on Congress to pass some sort of biparti- with internationally known artists, per- health care in Nevada is the reduction of expand residency programs in the state san health-care reform. forming in all of the major and the state’s uninsured rate, which plum- to better train and retain doctors in the Congress’s decision to repeal the indi- meted from 27 percent in 2013 to 15 per- state. The governor has also prioritized > See EVE, Page 2A cent in 2016 after the implementation addressing the state’s mental health > See HEALTHCARE, Page 2A Get your daily news in our newsletter! Sign up at MesquiteLocalNews.com 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Dec. 28, 2017

If a smaller, experience is your thing, try out the “Best New Year’s Eve Party for physical inactivity (24.7 percent of Eve in Town” at the . Cash Healthcare adults). continued from Page 1A drawings will be held every hour with an continued from Page 1A The state performed better than a ma- additional midnight drawing for $2,017. jority of states in four behavioral catego- Entertainment will be provided by Most vidual mandate, the least popular por- ries, though. Despite its “Sin City” repu- California casinos, television and movie Wanted. The games begin at 8 p.m., cash tion of the ACA, is expected to further tation, the city came in only at 20th for sound track credits, as well as music de- drawings begin at 9:30; visit their face- destabilize Nevada’s health-care market, excessive drinking (17.6 percent), 15th for grees from the distinguished LA College book page for more information. For the leaving more questions than answers to binge drinking (15.8 percent) and 20th of Music, Radio Rave collectively brings “Ultimate Interactive New Year’s Eve come in 2018. for smoking (16.5 percent). It also had diversity and creativity to each show. Bash,” where you call the shots with Until then, read on for takeaways from the eighth best obesity rate of any state If you happen to be more of a boot- your Rock-n-Roll requests; The Eagles, a number of recent reports on the status (25.8 percent.) scoot-n-boogie type then the Virgin Riv- Aerosmith, Bob Seger, Doobie Brothers, of health care in Nevada and where the However, the state ranked near the er’s River Lounge has just the band to Def Leppard, The Rolling Stones, AC/ state stands headed into the new year. bottom for its high violent crime rate — help you ring those cow bells at midnight. DC, Neil Young, Van Halen and much 678 offenses per 100,000 in the popula- The Randy Anderson Band is a coun- more. DJ Jimmy Z will be spinning the Dramatic decreases in tion — coming in at 48th. It also ranks try-variety band and has been a staple in hits between band sets. It will take place uninsured rates 44th for poor mental health days and Las Vegas for many years. Randy An- at the Casablanca Showroom, beginning A recent report from the Common- 39th for poor physical health days. derson Band plays the best of new and at 9 p.m. wealth Foundation found that, although Other areas that Nevada ranks 40th or traditional country music, as well as old- All reserved seating, includes party fa- Nevada has made significant gains in below in: suicide (40th), underemploy- ies and classic rock. vors, champagne toast and dance floor! health care over the last three years un- ment rate (48th), unemployment rate The admission in both the Skydome Must be 21 or older. der the Affordable Care Act, it still has a (44th) and access to vegetables (47th). lounge and River Lounge is free to the Visit www.casablancaresort.com to long way to go when it comes to catching The state is in the top 20 states for: seat public; you must be 21 or older to join reserve your spots. Tickets on sale now! up to other states. belt use (9th), neighborhood amenities the fun. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Visit the Now that you know what’s available in Nevada’s rate of uninsured, non-elder- (14th) and income inequality (19th). website www.casablancaresort.com for Mesquite, have fun saying good-bye 2017 ly adults dropped drastically between more information. and hello to a brand new year. 2013 and 2016, from 27 percent to 15 per- Nevada ranks well below cent. That includes an 11-point drop in national average on health policy decisions the uninsured rate for white adults, a 19-point drop for black adults, a 12-point The same report found that Nevada drop for Hispanic adults and a 12-point ranks 43rd in terms of its health-care drop for all other adults. policy decisions, which looks at its rate The rate of uninsured low-income of immunizations and funding devoted Andrew Bird adults also saw a 19-point percentage- to public health. Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care point drop between 2013 and 2016. 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Like the Commonwealth Fund re- The #1 Shop in Mesquite with More Still, Nevada hasn’t seen significant port, the United Health Foundation gains in terms of the percentage of adults notes that Nevada’s uninsured rate Five Star Ratings According to Yelp who forego health care because of the is significantly improved, decreasing cost. About 17 percent of Nevadans went from 13.8 percent in 2016 to 11.9 percent and Google – Stop by and See Why! without health care because of costs in in 2017. But the state still ranks 44th for 2013, compared to 15 percent in 2015 and still having a high number of uninsured 16 percent in 2016. individuals. And Nevada still lags behind the na- To top it off, the state ranks 46th for L.L.C. tional average in almost every category. access to primary care physicians (107.9 Bell tuning The Commonwealth Foundation ranked per 100,000), 30th for mental health pro- 120 Riverside Rd. Nevada 41st in overall access to care, viders (190.7 per 100,000) and 29th for with the state exceeding the national av- dentists (52.9 per 100,000). It performs Mesquite, NV 89027 erage for percentage of uninsured adults better than most states in preventable Auto REPAiR and children and adults who went with- hospitalizations, coming in at 14th. It’s Mike Bell out health care because of cost. overall “clinical care” ranking is 35th. (702) 346-0944 We Service The state did, however, exceed the na- Nevada comes in at 2nd for least cell (435) 705-9143 tional average in one category. Between number of salmonella cases and 8th Diesels! 2013 and 2016, 13 percent of Nevada resi- for infectious diseases, outperforming dents had high out-of-pocket medical most other states. It also ranks 6th for spending compared to the national aver- number of children in poverty, about age of 14 percent. 11.4 percent. The state falls somewhere in the mid- High number of drug deaths, dle of the pool of states for chlamydia violent crimes and low (27th) and occupational fatalities (27th). graduation rates For air pollution, it comes in at 43rd. Nevada ranks 32nd in the nation Overall, all those factors contribute to T I R E S • S E R V I C E • S T R A I G H T T A L K overall for how it performs in several the state ranking 35th in terms of over- categories of behavioral determinants all health outcomes. Nevada ranks in influencing health quality in the state, the bottom half of states for: frequent From Our Team To Yours, according to a recent report from Unit- mental distress (45th), frequent physical ed Health Foundation (a not-for-profit distress (40th), cardiovascular deaths We Wish You foundation arm of the health insur- (40th), diabetes (31st), and premature ance company UnitedHealth Group.) death (30th). The state ranks 49th for lowest high A Happy New Year! school graduation rates (71.3 percent This story was first published on The Nevada of students), 42nd for number of drug Indepedent website. Those interested can email deaths (20.8 per 100,000) and 32nd [email protected]. THE TEAM YOU TRUST™

and held a draft in Chicago to select two NAPB players for each team. The Dogs selected 136 N. Sandhill Blvd., Mesquite • bigotires.com • 702-346-1188 continued from Page 1A Luke Cochran, 6-foot-10 out of Sonoma State (California), and Anthony Strick- Sunkings (Washington), Vancouver land, who played for the Western New Knights (Canada), Ohio Cardinals and York team in the Premier Basketball finally, on Jan. 13, the Nevada Desert League. Dogs tip off against the Knights. The players trying out come from Happy New Year! Nevada Desert Dogs has a kind of local colleges throughout the country and ring to it. “We chose Mesquite as their include some with international experi- If you are thinking of buying home because of the great input and ef- ence. fort by the Rising Star,” Magley said. The team recently announced on its or selling call me I can help! “The Desert Dogs are a league-owned Facebook page (North American Pre- team, but we are not in the business of mier Basketball) that Slim McGee, a owning teams and hope to rectify that as 6-foot-11 player from Missouri South- soon as possible.” ern, has joined the squad. Sun City Resident Realtor® The Desert Dogs will be coached by Let’s hope that Magley’s flight time, Loving, Living the Lifestyle Paul Mokeski, a 12-year NBA veteran miles equal to flying around the world with the Cleveland Cavaliers and at the 3.5 times and 75,000 miles driven, are Beverly Powers Uhlir University of Kansas. fruitful here in Mesquite. Initial ticket Realtor ® / Broker / Salesperson He has invited 21 players for tryouts prices will run $15 to $50 for first row CRS, GRI, SRES, Licensed in NV, CA, ID currently under way in St. George. seats with season tickets available at a “I’m positive his final roster of 10-12 discount. players will bring an exciting brand of It should be a great avenue for a night basketball to Mesquite and Nevada,” out for families and seniors in our com- www.BuyHomesInMesquite.com Magley said. munity. MLN will do a preview of the www.BuyHomesInMesquiteNV.com The league had 18 combines in Can- opening game and announce the team’s Email: [email protected] ada and throughout the United States roster after the first of the year. The Week of Dec. 28, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3A police blotter arrest report

Editor’s note: The following was tak- Citizen assist: Officer spoke with a Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police Diaz, Jean Pierre T en from the pages of the Mesquite Police citizen regarding issues with actions at Department. Disclaimer: These names Mesquite Department blotter from Dec. 17-23. a local park. Officer advised to avoid the were reported in the Mesquite Police 12/22/17 other and document any issues which Department’s arrest report released False information/obstructing Dec. 17 may occur in the future. Dec. 25. Persons should be presumed in- Seatbelts required Wanted person: An officer conducted Theft from vehicle: Officers respond- nocent until convicted in a court of law. a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equip- ed to a call of a return a phone call only. Gonzales, David J ment violation; the adult male passenger The RP stated she returned to Utah and Belback, Douglas Henderson was arrested for a warrant. realized four pieces of luggage were tak- St. George, UT 12/18/17 Stolen vehicle: Officer took a report en from the rear of her truck and it hap- 12/19/17 Contempt of court of a stolen vehicle. Information obtained pened in Mesquite. Officer took a cour- Defrauding an Inn Keeper and entered into NCIC. tesy report. Female juvenile offender Reckless driver: Officer responded to Lost Property: Officer responded to Belback, Melissa Mesquite a report of a reckless driver at a Riverside Mesquite Police Lobby to assist assis- St. George, UT 12/19/17 Road apartment complex. Upon arrival tance recover their lost property. 12/19/17 Purchase/consumption by minor witnesses reported a male who appeared Weapon offense: Officers responded Defrauding an Inn Keeper highly intoxicated, stumbled to a green to a North Sandhill Boulevard gas station Hernandez, Naciali R Honda with no license plates and drive for an alleged weapons offense. Officers Bell, Keving E Colorado Springs, CO away. The witnesses stated the vehicle reviewed the surveillance coverage of the Mesquite 12/22/17 hit a parked vehicle, before driving off. incident. No weapons were observed or 12/21/17 Fugitive from justice During the investigation the vehicle was located. Hit and run, unattended vehicle located, and the driver was arrested for Trespassing: An officer responded to Driving w/o valid DL Hughes, Sharece A DUI. a West Mesquite Boulevard casino for a Driving on sidewalk Mesquite Theft: An officer took a report for a report on an intoxicated female who was Unsafe turn 12/20/17 retail theft at a West Pioneer Boulevard refusing leave. The female was later ar- Failure to maintain travel lane DUI department store. rested for trespassing. No proof of insurance Suspicious vehicle: Officers were Bixter, Sara E Due care/decrease speed called to the intersection of East First Dec. 19 Las Vegas North Street and Sandhill Boulevard for Theft from vehicle: Officers respond- 12/21/17 Johnson, Randy a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival Of- ed to an Eldorado Road business for a re- Jail housing agreement Colorado Springs, CO ficers observed an unregistered RV. The port of a theft from a vehicle. The vehicle 12/22/17 owner was inside, he became irate, unco- belonged to an employee who left his ve- Bruse, James L Fugitive from justice operative and attempted to flee; when he hicle unlocked. Minor items were discov- Post Falls, ID was stopped and taken into custody for ered missing. 12/17/17 Koja, Devin S misdemeanor and traffic offenses. Trespassing: Officers responded on a Disturbing the peace/fighting St. George, UT Suspicious person: Officers arrived trespass violator at a West Mesquite Bou- Stop on signal/elude police 12/20/17 to a suspicious situation. The reporting levard casino. Unregistered vehicle Possession of controlled substance x2 person stated two Hispanic males were Stolen Vehicle: Officer responded to No proof of insurance Petit larceny kicking a door and trying to get into unit a Mesa Boulevard residence reference a Trafficking a controlled substance D103 through the window. Officers re- stolen vehicle. A report was completed Bute, Robin K sponded to the area and spoke to two and the investigation is ongoing. Mesquite Kuta, Kaylee A males at that location. One of the males Property damage, non- vandalism: 12/23/17 St. George, UT was in violation of his probation and was Officer took a report of property dam- Failure to appear 12/22/17 arrested. Two other people were report- age. Offender was issued a citation with a Failure to appear ed to have fled the scene prior to arrival. mandatory court date. Chilson, Jeffrey T Trespassing Lost property: Officer took a report of Buffalo, NY Dec. 18 lost property. 12/19/17 Hit & Run: Officers responded to a hit Vandalism: Officers responded to an Trespassing > See ARREST, Page 5A and run accident on Mesquite Boulevard. East Old Mill Road apartment complex The vehicle involved in the accident fled reference property damage. An informa- the scene. The vehicle was later located tion report was completed. by officers. An investigation is ongoing. Phone harassment: Officer spoke Lost property: An officer responded with citizen regarding harassment. Ad- to a male adult who had lost his backpack. vised to block phone number or change Thank You The male also needed medical assistance, number. Officer also advised to docu- and an ambulance was requested. ment any contact if a TPO is needed. Traffic accident W/O injury: Offi- Agency assistance: The detectives For Reading cers responded to the South Roundabout were informed about a male in Inde- ARIZONA LOTTERY at Falcon Ridge Parkway, reference a pendence, Missouri that could or maybe Drive a Little & Get a Lotto minor traffic accident. 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he Lincoln Country Record re- plan is to go through an official closure, Local residents are said to be anxious recently about the lengthy closure of ported that the popular swim- and then start a collaborative planning to see Ash Springs reopen, but are con- Ash Springs, “This is exactly why the ming hole at the Ash Springs process with the stakeholders and other cerned about how well the BLM would federal government needs to clean up hot springs north of Alamo federal agencies. ‘We anticipate public manage the popular tourist site if and our act. I’m not in the business of lock- Twas shut down because of possible meetings,’ she said, and when those when it does. ing the public out.” safety hazards. meetings get scheduled, will be able to The paper quoted nearby land owner Zinke said Ash Springs will again be Someone had noticed a child playing inform the public.” Cody Whipple as saying he and others open and chided his agency for taking near a wall of rocks that looked as if it Lincoln County Commissioner Adam would like to see the site turned into so long to resolve the issue. “We need might collapse any moment and a local law Katschke said, “We miss having it open, a small resort with fees collected for to work with local communities and be enforcement officer brought it to the atten- especially the businesses in Alamo and upkeep and repairs. He said the BLM is better neighbors …” he was quoted as tion of the Bureau of Land Management. Pahranagat Valley.” not in the resort business. saying. “Local voices hadn’t been heard Victoria Barr of the Caliente BLM of- Those “weeks at this point” have A group called Friends of Pahranagat and people rightfully get upset when fice told the newspaper, “The structural turned into four and half years. That Valley has stated they would like to cre- they get locked out.” instability as well as bank erosion and report was published in July 2013 and ate some soaking pools next to a fenced Perhaps a few of Zinke’s minions who undercutting has caused a concern for the ol’ swimming hole remains closed to natural area where swimming would would like to continue in their cushy, public safety.” this day, testimony to the glacial pace of be prohibited to protect native plants well-paid government jobs should pay The report said the repairs might the federal land agencies that control 85 and fish. Their plans include changing heed to what the boss just said. move slowly due to the presence of two percent of the land in Nevada. rooms, boardwalks and trails, improved Whatever happens, it should be soon- federally protected fish — the Pahrana- The Las Vegas newspaper reported re- restrooms, a paved parking lot, picnic er rather than later for the benefit of the gat roundtail chub and the White River cently that a BLM official said the agency pavilions, a playground and courts for local residents and potential tourists springfish. is nearly finished with a draft environ- basketball and sand volleyball. who would help spur local businesses. “The amount of time needed for re- mental assessment for the site, but she According to a Sunday editorial in Frankly, the BLM should consider pairs is uncertain at this time, but Barr could not predict when it might be made the Las Vegas newspaper, the man in turning over the property to the state, thinks it could be, ‘weeks at this point,’” available for public scrutiny. So, paper- charge of the BLM, Interior Secretary county or a local entity — nonprofit or the paper recounted. “She said their work has been pushed, but no dirt. Ryan Zinke, commented to the paper for-profit. — TM In media we trust What evidence is pertinent here is only one private enterprise TERRY DONNELLY sanctioned in the Constitution. It commentary comes in Amendment I: “Con- in Bundy-BLM trials? gress shall make no law … pro- Thibiting the free exercise … of the press.” The news industry is struggling to find its ardon us plebs, but we are a tad Newspapers are given the absolute right to place in an electronic age. I’m certain that bit confused about just what circulate opinions in print without censor- they will eventually stabilize their commer- is admissible evidence in the ship by government. cial way. So, I’m going to concentrate on the Bunkerville standoff trials. The press has a duty to shoulder this fact that the news media are the champi- PThis past week, about a month into awesome responsibility with the utmost ons of truth regardless of the format. the second of three scheduled trials, the care and deliberation. They not only The Washington Post is one of our larg- judge declared a mistrial because the distribute opinion, but also facts–critical est, most popular, most vocal, and most es- prosecution had failed to timely turn thomas mitchell information–told fairly and clearly so we tablished publications. It is unique because over potentially exculpatory evidence to commentary citizens can be the decision makers we it operates within our government district the defense. need to be to contribute our part in sustain- and reports about government doings. It Federal Judge Gloria Navarro listed six ing the republic. was established in 1877 and has won 47 instances in which prosecutors will- machinations of this case, just days In oppressive governments, the press is Pulitzer prizes, second only to The New fully withheld evidence — including before the judge declared a mistrial the not independent, but rather operated by York Times’s 122. They earned a whop- information about an FBI surveillance prosecution filed a motion similar to the the government, disbursing only what gov- ping six Pulitzers in 2008, one less than the camera, documents citing the presence one granted in the prior trial. It asked ernment wants publically seen. Quashing NYT’s record seven in 2002. It, along with of snipers, certain maps, FBI logs, threat the judge to not allow the introduc- what the press is able to print puts citizens the Gray Lady, are national treasures. assessments that showed the Bundys tion of “evidence or argument at trial in jeopardy. When newspaper reporters are men- weren’t violent and internal affairs docu- that relate to instigation/provocation, We need look no further than the events tioned, the names of Carl Bernstein and Bob ments detailing possible misdeeds by the self-defense/defense of others, entrap- in 1930s Germany. The lack of an adver- Woodward often come to mind. These two Bureau of Land Management agent in ment, justification for violent self-help, sarial press caused millions of ordinary novice reporters along with their editor, Ben charge, who was later fired. impermissible state of mind justifica- people to either comply or turn a blind-eye Bradlee, and Post owner, Katherine Gra- The judge ruled the material might tion, and collateral attacks on the court while their government exterminated mil- ham, got hold of a minor story in 1972 and have been useful in shaping a defense orders.” The motion said presenting lions of humans simply because they were stuck with it, digging deeper, keeping the for the protesters who showed up at any of this to the jury would amount to not like themselves. public up to date, and ended up two years Cliven Bundy’s ranch in April 2014 jury nullification. A strong push-back from the press may later finishing the job by exposing a corrupt when BLM agents attempted to im- In this trial Cliven Bundy and sons have been able to avoid the Holocaust. The president, forcing him from office. Just prior, pound 500 head of his cattle for failing Ryan and Ammon, as well as self- Russian government has ruled its media in 1971, the Post, along with the NYT, fought to pay $1 million in grazing fees and styled militia member Ryan Payne, for a hundred years. By doing so, the gov- for and won the right to publish the “Penta- fines for two decades. face charges that include obstruction ernment has been able to direct wealth and gon Papers” that were discovered to show According to press accounts, Judge of justice, conspiracy, extortion, assault power into the hands of only a few, keeping the government was lying to us about the Navarro noted FBI log entries said and impeding federal officers. the masses from achieving their natural Vietnam War. “snipers were inserted” outside the Faced with armed protesters dur- potential. Both of these stories are shining ex- Bundy home, though prosecutors pre- ing the cattle impoundment, agents The consequences of a regulated free amples of the media at its best. But, it is viously denied any snipers were posted released the cattle rather than risk a press are dire. not in successes that we find proof of how and now say they were unaware of the shootout. Many of you are not reading a traditional devoted the press is to the American pub- FBI log showing otherwise. Ignorance “The law does not permit the defen- print copy of a newspaper, and that is fine. lic. In their effort to get news printed, they is no accuse, the judge chided. dants to expand the legally cognizable not only work hard, but work fast. News Curious. In an earlier trial, Judge Na- defense of self-defense against a law becomes stale if left to steep. We all know varro kicked defendant Erik Parker off enforcement officer by incorporating that haste makes waste and media are not the witness stand for trying to mention instigation and provocation,” the latest Mesquite immune from this axiom. We can read any where a BLM sniper was positioned. He motion states. “To do so would eviscer- Local News edition of any paper and generally around was not allowed to continue his defense. ate the well-recognized elements of page two or three, below the fold, there is During that trial the judge had self-defense. Defendants, rather, seek Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media LLC a list of corrections that needs to be made granted a sweeping prosecution motion to introduce evidence of instigation and from the previous edition. Many are minor to bar arguments about the defendants’ provocation to obtain jury nullification. Publisher but some are doozies. “state of mind,” such as whether they Jury nullification is illegal.” Kirk Kern In 1980 the Post hired a young, promis- were provoked by the government’s Rather than slap a lien on the Bundy [email protected] ing reporter, Janet Cooke. She was a rising massive show of force. ranch and cattle or freeze the ranch’s Advertising sales star in the company. On September 28, She ruled that defense could not bank accounts, the BLM instead chose Sandi Boyce 1980, a story titled “Jimmy’s World” was mention nor show video or audio de- to send in an armed force to oversee [email protected] published under Ms. Cooke’s by line. It picting the arrest of Cliven’s son Dave the rounding up of Bundy’s cattle by 801-661-5686 was the story of an eight-year-old boy Bundy in which he was wrestled to the contracted cowboys. The operation has Advertising coordinator who, she reported, was a third-generation ground; nor any recordings showing been estimated to have cost $3 million. Pam Mulligan heroin addict. the tasering of son Ammon Bundy or Once the cattle were corralled and off [email protected] Ms. Cooke spent weeks researching a BLM agent grabbing Cliven’s sister the grazing range, there was no hay to Staff and following leads about the boy she kept Margaret Houston from behind and feed them and reportedly no one willing Barbara Ellestad (city council) hearing stories about in the streets. She throwing her to the ground; nor any to take the cattle. Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) finally finished her work and published testimony or opinion about the level of Additionally, withheld documents Lou Martin (Sports) the moving story of the youngster, already force displayed by law enforcement; nor reportedly included statements that no Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) deeply scarred with needle tracks in his references to Bundy’s grazing, water, threatened desert tortoises were ever [email protected] arms. It was an amazing story and on or legacy rights on the public lands; no found to be harmed by Bundy’s cattle, 12 W. Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 April 13, 1981 Janet Cooke and The Wash- references to infringements on First the reason the BLM tried to limit his Mesquite NV 89027 ington Post won a Pulitzer for her efforts. and Second Amendment rights; and no grazing in the first place. Immediately, problems in the story started mention of the punishment the defen- A hearing in the case is set for January. (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: (888) 241-8172 to surface and soon Ms. Cooke admitted dants faced if convicted. Unless the judge decides to dismiss the [email protected] she had fabricated the story. Jimmy was an It appears some of the very things not charges, a retrial is slated for late Febru- urban legend. allowed in evidence at an earlier trial ary. What evidence would be allowed? This was an epic fail by the newspaper. are now grounds for a mistrial because As soon as possible, Ms. Cooke was fired the defense was not provided documen- Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper colum- tation. nist. You may email him at [email protected]. He > See DONNELLY, Page 5A To add further to the contortions and also blogs at http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. The Week of Dec. 28, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A Christmas on the road is Wanted person: Officers contacted a Blotter male subject with a warrant out of Mes- customary in military life continued from Page 3A quite Municipal Court. The male was ar- rested for the warrant and for shoplifting. he holiday season is a time when ADAM LAXALT act. Information passed onto the FBI Fraud: Officer responded to the Police millions of Americans get to take a commentary Trespassing: Took report of trespass Department for a report of a fraud. Of- break from the stress of their daily at a Mesa Boulevard casino. ficer took the report and investigation is lives and devote their attention to But I think even more about those who are Fraud: Officer was called to a West ongoing. Ttheir faith, their family, and their friends. going through that same experience right Pioneer Boulevard department store to For the men and women who serve our now. I cannot imagine missing the birth investigate fraudulent activity. A Patron Dec. 22 country as members of the military, how- of any of my children, and yet there are purchased items. The next day took the Identification check: An officer re- ever, the call of duty often means having those stationed abroad who miss the birth same type of items off the shelf and re- sponded to an East Pioneer Boulevard to spend the holidays overseas and away of their sons and daughters every day. We turned them. Investigation is ongoing. casino for an identification check on a from their loved ones. cannot begin to understand the sacrifices Domestic trouble: Officers conduct- female. The female had a felony warrant As I spend this Christmas with my fam- our heroes make to keep our country safe. ed a domestic violence investigation. The out of Mesquite and was arrested. ily, celebrating the arrival of our third child The men and women of our armed forces male half was later arrested. Controlled substance problem: Of- and first son, John Dominic, I think back are tough, courageous, and committed Theft: Officers responded to a North ficers located and conducted a traffic stop to when I had to spend the holidays away beyond belief. Sandhill Boulevard restaurant for a re- on a vehicle involved in drug activity. One from family and friends. This holiday season, I hope you will join port of customers who could not pay for female and one male were arrested on When I was serving in the U.S. Navy in me and my family in taking some time to their meals. A male and a female were felony warrants and one female was cited 2006, I was deployed in Iraq and unable to appreciate the sacrifice of those who wear issued citations for Defrauding an Inn- and released for possession of drug para- return home for Christmas that year. We our country’s uniform and do whatever keeper and released with a court date. phernalia. did our best, and great effort was under- you can to send Christmas cheer their Dead body: Officer responded to a taken, to try to replace the usual Christmas way. It is impossible to explain the general Dec. 20 Southridge Drive residence reference a experience, including having local nation- feeling of loss and loneliness our men and Traffic accident W/O injury: An offi- dead body call. A report was taken on a als dressed as Santa Claus and having women overseas experience, especially at cer responded to a single vehicle accident. deceased female. access to an extra-nice meal. But of course, Christmas time. Sometimes a holiday letter During the investigation the driver was Fraud: An adult female used counter- the reality was that we were still in a war from a stranger or a package of Christmas arrested for DUI. feit money at an East Pioneer Boulevard zone and our efforts could not come close cookies can help ease the sting. I am still Property damage, non- vandalism: casino. The investigation is ongoing. to replicating the real thing. grateful today for the packages and letters A vehicle was struck with a golf ball trav- Theft: Officers responded to a resi- A few years later I was again serving we received from our loved ones, as well as eling on a public road near a golf course. dence for a report of a stolen iPhone. The overseas during Christmas, this time in the complete strangers who took time to No injuries were reported. investigation is ongoing. Italy. Along with other service members pack and send Christmas care packages to Theft: Officer responded to a report Mental person: Officers responded to without families (I was still single at the those of us overseas. of a theft at a local department store. One a Lavender Lane residence on a report of time), we banned together and created our Please keep our services members, those male subject was taken into custody for a mental person. Officers were unable to own little Christmas with fellow officers stationed in combat zones as well as those theft and drug possession charges. locate the person who fled prior to their and friends. on safe but still far-away assignments, in Wanted person: Officers contacted a arrival. Each experience was different, but your thoughts and prayers, as you experi- male subject with a warrant out of Mes- Traffic stop: An officer conducted a neither was home. As much as my fellow ence Christmas at home and in your own quite Municipal Court. The male was ar- traffic stop on a vehicle for several traffic service members meant to me, and as country. We owe our freedoms to their rested for the warrant and for shoplifting. violations. One of the adult passengers much as we all appreciated the support bravery and we should never forget how Hit & Run: An officer responded to an was not wearing a seatbelt and obstruct- and strength we were able to draw from much they give up in order to keep our intersection reference a hit and run ac- ed the investigation. He was arrested for each other and from the generous people country safe. cident with property damage. Upon ar- obstruction and no seatbelt. stateside who sent us Christmas letters I wish you and your loved ones a very rival, the officer documented the damage and care packages, there was simply no Merry Christmas, and a safe, happy holi- and subsequently located the driver and Dec. 23 substitute for getting to spend that time day season. placed him under arrest. DUI: An officer conducted a traffic with my loved ones back home. Traffic problem: A driver ran into stop on a motor vehicle for a traffic viola- I think back to those years I was away Adam Paul Laxalt is Nevada’s 33rd Attorney General and a a light pole. The driver contacted police tion. Officer observed evidence the driver often, especially around this time of year. candidate for Nevada Governor. and an officer completed a report. may be impaired. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was ar- Dec. 21 rested for DUI alcohol. Graffiti: Officer responded to a city Stolen vehicle: Officers responded to Dr. Robert D. Hillstead, O.D. park in reference to a report of graffiti. an East Pioneer Boulevard casino in ref- Optometrist Officer documented the graffiti and- in erence a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was vestigation is ongoing. taken by individuals passing through Shaun D. Rich ABOC/NCLEC Nevada Licensed Optician Theft: Officer responded to a report Mesquite. An investigation is ongoing. of a theft at a local department store. One Traffic accident w/o injury: An offi- Now located in the Professional Park male subject was taken into custody for cer responded to a two vehicle collision, theft and drug possession charges. with no injuries. 702-346-1994 precisioneyecare4u.com Contempt of court 840 PINNACLE COURT Arrest BLDG. 11 | STE. 102 | MESQUITE continued from Page 3A Rodriguez-Torres, Ramon Mesquite Larson, Craig A 12/17/17 Mesquite DUI 12/23/17 DUI Rothleutner, Jeffrey A Mesquite Porterfield, Teresa A 12/19/17 Ely Open & Gross lewdness 12/18/17 Under 14 Trespassing Ruvalcaba, Mario C Puff, Daniel G Mesquite Mesquite 12/21/17 12/17/17 Open container of alcohol in vehicle Power Washing Failure to appear CUSTOM PAINTING Masonry Sanders, Heather EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Concrete Epoxies Ramirez, Leonardo General Delivery Mesquite 12/22/17 Wood 12/19/17 Possession of Drug paraphernalia Since 1977 Wrought Iron Domestic battery Robert Bishop Stucco Repair Valdez, Jesse E Ramos, Jose E Mesquite 702-810-6000 Elastomeric Coatings Littlefield, AZ 12/17/17 NV State License #0014455A 12/20/17 General probation violation Contempt of court Williams, Earl J III Riding, Steven M Las Vegas Littlefield, AZ 12/20/17 12/20/17 Contempt of court Petit larceny VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE

is in failure that we can see how much we Donnelly can trust our media. News gets published continued from Page 4A that isn’t accurate every day, but it is not The Board of Directors of the Virgin Valley Water District (District) done with malice. We can and need to trust that the press held a Public Hearing on proposed increases to water rates and and the Pulitzer was returned. But the is on our side. The media may be enemies real issue here is how the Post handled its of those in power, but they are not the System Development Charges (formally known as impact fees) embarrassment. This retraction wasn’t enemies of the people. Indeed, they are all at the District’s regular meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. buried below the fold. This retraction/apol- that stand in the way of tyranny. ogy ran on the front page with over 17,000 The Board approved the increases unanimously words. This column is about 900 words. Terry Donnelly is a retired teacher now liv- with Nephi Julien, Barbara Ellestad and Ben Davis The Post’s retraction was nearly 20 times ing in Mesquite. He taught in public schools in longer. Kentucky, Michigan, and Colorado. He was an voting for the increases. Board members Richard The Washington Post did not hide in the adjunct faculty member instructing teachers and shadows or make excuses. They owned up teacher trainees at Michigan State University, Bowler and Travis Anderson were absent. to their mistake and promised to continue University of Colorado, and Adams State College to try their best to earn the public trust. It in Colorado. 6A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Dec. 28, 2017 PLAY & PARTY December 28th-30th Earn 100 points for Light Up Beads + a New Years Eve Drawing Ticket Earn 250 points for 2 Champagne Flutes + a New Years Eve Drawing Ticket Earn 500 points for a Bottle of Champagne + a New Years Eve Drawing Ticket

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Ash Springs, located in Lincoln County near Alamo, has a number of petroglyphs that are hundreds of thousands years old.

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By Tom Garrison does it mean? Ceremonial and sacred site is on Bureau of Land Management years old. Special to MLN knowledge? managed land in and there is no fee or We left St. George on an early De- Perhaps marking game trails? Desig- permits necessary for this hike. cember morning and headed south on I dare say most of us love a good ar- nating territory? Astronomical mark- This area of intriguing landscapes Interstate 15. About 30 miles past Mes- cheological adventure story. After all, ers pertaining to phenomena such as is a Mojave Desert scrub environment quite we left the interstate via the Glen- Raiders of the Lost Ark was a huge solstices? Today it is difficult to under- with Joshua Trees at the higher eleva- dale exit (exit 91) and headed northwest hit. A feature in all such movies is de- stand the meaning of most rock art. tions. It is also the home to bighorn on Highway 168. ciphering some ancient writing. If you That does have a positive side in that sheep, coyotes, bobcats, kangaroo rats After traveling 23 miles the road in- enjoy playing an amateur archeolo- we can use our imaginations to attri- and many species of lizards and birds. tersected Highway 93 and we turned gist interpreting ancient symbols, you bute meaning. In any case, treat rock The lucky visitor may also catch sight north (right) onto Highway 93. Anoth- might want to examine the rock art art for what it is, cultural artifacts. Do of golden eagles and great-horned owls. er 41 miles and we reached Alamo, the (petroglyphs) at Ash Springs Rock Art not touch or deface rock art you come A large jack rabbit scurried away while big city (population 1,080 per the 2010 Site in Nevada. across. we wandered the petroglyph site. census) just south of Ash Springs. My wife Deb and I enjoy viewing Let future generations enjoy it as you The earliest inhabitants of the Pah- The unsigned dirt road turnoff to and trying to understand rock art and do. ranagat Valley were part of the South- the petroglyph site was 6.6 miles from our latest adventure took us to Ash Ash Springs Rock Art Site is on a hill ern Paiutes. They lived in or traveled the can’t miss Sinclair gas station with Springs. overlooking Pahranagat Valley near through the valley from around 6,000 the large American flag in Alamo. We Rock art is etched into rock faces by the town of Ash Springs. The commu- years ago. Dating rock art is difficult, made a sharp right (east) turn onto a pecking, abrading or scratching, or a nity has a population of about 150 with but we can safely assume the petro- combination of these techniques. What ranching the principal industry. The glyphs are hundreds to thousands of > See SPRINGS, Page 2B

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PET OF THE WEEK There are 18 markers, many of them Springs damaged—and we found them all. Zader The petroglyphs, on about 60 boul- continued from Page 1B ders, are mostly abstract—circles, rect- Zader was turned in to shelter with angles, and complex designs—with his house mate Gandy when their dirt road. (If you miss it, easy to do, the some human and animal images. Most owner moved and could not take turnoff is .2 miles south of the Shell gas of the boulder surfaces are deeply them with her. He is 6 years. He is a bit station in Ash Springs.) eroded and some of the rock art barely shy due to the changes in his life but The turnoff is nearly a U-turn, then visible. he is a very friendly and mellow cat. the road leads east for a bit and then We did find several interesting He is a large gentleman and just loves southeast. Within .1 mile we encoun- abstract designs, a couple of well- to be petted and sit beside you. He is tered a barbed wire gate blocking preserved big horn sheep, and some learning to come when called. Beauti- the road. We opened the gate, drove vaguely human shapes. The view of ful coloration. through, and closed it behind us. After Pahranagat Valley to the west from the another .1 mile we came to fork in the low hills of the site were impressive. Other adoptable cats- road. Stay to the left and park in the We wanted to end the adventure Cats—Gandy- Male 4 year old Sia- area next to the left fork with a rusty with a trip to Ash Springs springs. mese. Shy but friendly sign-in register. Unfortunately, public access has been, Dogs—Noel- medium size pit/hound/beagle mix. Super friendly and loving. Those coming from Las Vegas can and remains, closed for several years. Lots of energy take Interstate 15 north, then onto The easy hike was less than one mile Comet- male border collie/lab blend. Shy but learning to trust. Loves walks and Highway 93 north at exit 64. After that, round trip and took about an hour being with people. follow the directions above. with many photo stops. All animals adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to leav- The trailhead elevation is 3,593 feet Put on your sleuthing hat and head ing shelter and receive one-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are ap- with less than a 100 feet elevation to Ash Springs for an enjoyable out- proximate. The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way is open changed spread over less than one door adventure. Who knows, maybe for adoptions from 11am until 1 pm, Monday through Saturday, Sunday 1-3 p.m. mile—no lengthy steep sections. you will decipher the Ash Spring Please call 702-346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk. Animal The temperature was in the mid-60s petroglyphs. Control officers may be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268. as we began our trek. Somehow the An avid hiker for more than 25 years, typical blue Utah sky followed us to Tom’s latest book, Hiking Southwest Nevada—a beautiful day. Utah and Adjacent Areas, Volume From the sign-in register the route Two was (September 2016) awarded heads northeast, then north, then west, 2nd place in the non-fiction category of and finally loops back to the trailhead. the League of Utah Writers published Mesquite There is not an established trail. book contest. (702) 346-6397 Look for metal diamond shaped route It is available at Amazon.com and the Local News (with arrows) markers and petroglyph Desert Rat outdoor store in St. George. site markers (with numbers) attached He can be reached at: tomgarrison98@ to lengths of rebar stuck in the ground. yahoo.com.

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Submitted photo The Lady Bulldogs rolled up 425 yards The Lady Bulldogs piled up 351 yards of offense and played stellar defense while on the ground led by Eskelsen who had improving to 5-3 overall. The loss dropped 86 yards on eight carries and Ramirez ‘Healthy’ resolutions worth giving up the Lady Rattlers to 1-7 on the season. with 84 yards on eight attempts. Virgin Valley will not play again un- Graves, who completed 6-of-11 passes StatePoint Resolution 3: I’m going to skip break- til returning back to school the second for 64 yards, rushed for 55 yards on five fast to cut calories. According to The week of January after a week off for se- carries while Emily Teerlink had 48 While most New Year’s resolutions Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if mester testing followed by a two-week yards on seven carries and Zuniga 30 are well-intentioned, sometimes they you’re skipping breakfast, you’re do- hiatus for all Clark County School Dis- yards on four attempts. look better on paper than in practice, ac- ing something wrong. Research shows trict schools for Winter Break. Cheney was the leading receiver for tually doing more harm than good. Here breakfast helps support brain function, The Lady Bulldogs jumped in front VVHS with three receptions for 42 are five so-called “healthy” resolutions energy and mood. And research sug- quickly against Mojave scoring touch- yards. worth giving up in 2018, as well as better gests that people who eat breakfast con- downs on their first two possessions. Macee Bundy had five flag pulls to solutions. sume fewer calories throughout the day, Julia Ramirez opened the scoring with lead Virgin Valley’s defense while Na- Resolution 1: I’m going to take up per- weigh less and have fewer risk factors a four-yard touchdown run followed by taly Serna had four pulls and also inter- manent residence in the gym. Working for heart disease. Just a few reasons to a four-yard scamper by Katie Zuniga to cepted a Lady Rattler pass. out is an important piece of the weight load up in the a.m. put Virgin Valley up 13-0 after one quar- The Lady Bulldogs return to action on loss puzzle, but moderation is key. Stud- Resolution 4: I’ll just crash diet to ter of play. Jan. 9 when they host Boulder City in ies suggest that too much exercise can lose the weight. Crash diets don’t work The Lady Bulldogs added two more the Sunrise League opener at 4:30 p.m. lead to a number of issues like hormonal and many people who do them end up scores in the second period. Nikita Es- at Wilson Stadium. imbalance, fatigue, insomnia and even just gaining the weight back. depression. Many people also report ex- “Sustainable weight loss should not periencing a drastic increase in appetite involve hunger or deprivation,” says after extreme bouts of physical activity, Mandi Knowles, dietitian for South which can lead to overeating and negate Beach Diet. “Your weight loss efforts the weight-related benefits. Plus, if you should include sensible changes that are exercise so intensely that you’re injured easy to follow.” or sore for days, it will be difficult to sus- Find a weight loss plan that’s conve- tain this otherwise healthy habit. nient and lets you know with confidence Resolution 2: I’m saying goodbye to that you are losing weight the healthy fats completely. Fatty foods have gotten way. Plans like South Beach Diet teach a bad rap. The reality is there are good portion control through a low-carb, fats and bad fats. In humans, fat helps high-protein approach with meals deliv- support normal growth and develop- ered to your door. ment, provides energy, allows for proper Resolution 5: I’m going to stop snack- cellular function, provides protective ing. Snacks can account for more than a cushioning for organs, and helps with quarter of one’s daily calories. But if you absorption of certain vitamins. Bad fats munch on nutrient-dense foods (high in Seamless Rain Gutters are found in foods like meat, butter, lard, vitamins, minerals and fiber and low in Cody Peterson | Owner | Operator cream and trans fats (found in baked calories), you’re more likely to maintain goods, fried foods and margarine) and a healthy weight, according to the “Na- can increase the risk of cardiovascu- tional Health and Nutrition Examina- 702-283-7530 lar disease. Aim to replace these with tion Survey.” So, snack wisely. www.Cody-Peterson.com good fats, which are associated with a For more weight loss tips, visit palm. [email protected] decreased risk of chronic disease. Good southbeachdiet.com. WHEN IT RAINS, fats include plant-based oils like olive In the new year, ditch extreme diets IT POURS! —In Mesquite & Moapa Valley— and canola, avocados, nuts, seeds, and and exercise schemes. You’ll find more dairy, since these also offer the nutrition success with sustainable health and your body needs. wellness habits. Mesquite Business Center MISSION

Dacen Cox In September, Elder Dacen Cox re- turned from his Missouri, Indepen- dence Mission for The Church of Jesus 4 Christ of Latter day Saints, then left to Boxes attend BYU Idaho in Rexburg. Cox is 4 Packaging home and will report his mission on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. in the Whipple Supplies Chapel located at 100 N. Arrowhead. He is the son of Kurt and Ronya Cox of the 4 Tape Mesquite 6th Ward. 4 Bubble Wrap THIS WEEK IN HISTORY (702) 346-2191 Dec. 28, 1908: C.M.Peterson and Dec. 29, 1910: A marriage licence was 424 Riverside Road, Mesquite wife of Moapa are spending the holi- issued by Co Clerk Woodbury Dec 24 for (Next to Bella's Pizza) days here (Littlefield) and buying land. Mr. Henry M. Adams of Bunkerville and Mr Peterson has a house in Moapa that Miss Eunice H Guber of Santa Clara. he intends to bring here and put up to Dec. 29, 1910: Abram Woodbury of live in. Mesquite sold out a load of honey here Dec. 28, 1912: A goodly number of (Overton) last week. He and Stephen our townspeople (Bunkerville) spent the Bunker and others from Bunkerville day in Mesquite yesterday having dif- made a trip to the salt mine before re- ferent kinds of sport. A game of ball be- turning home. tween the married and and single men Jan. 3, 1911: Dudley Leavitt is out was played. The married won. There again after a severe illness. his wife is will be a rematch tomorrow in Bunker- also much improved in health. ville and we are sure the single men will Jan. 3, 1911: The town seems dull win this one. now that the holidays are over.

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Those who love to sing and hear who came to How involved have you been in city Crochet Club Christmas carols and hymns know be with His government this year? If you’ve never Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First many of them by heart. We can rattle the people as been involved, perhaps you would like North St. first stanzas of them off one right after man. to make it your New Year’s resolution. When: 2:15-3:45 p.m. another without missing a beat. The third On Tuesday, Jan. 2, you’ll have your Info: 702-346-5224 But most people don’t know the other stanza ex- first chance to give it a try by attend- stanzas to the songs, if they even know plains what ing the City’s first Technical Review Friday, Dec. 29 that there are other stanzas. For exam- He came to Meeting (TRM) of 2018. Randy Anderson Band ple, did you know that there are actually do: “Mild He Technical Review Meetings are held Where: Virgin River’s River Room, four stanzas in “Jingle Bells” and “We lays His glory bi-weekly, the week before City Coun- 100 E. Pioneer Blvd. Wish You a Merry Christmas”? by, Born that cil Meetings and are designed to give When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. If you’re like me, you love the nostalgia travis lauterbach man no more city council members an opportunity to Info: www.casablancaresort.com and sentimentality of Christmas hymns religion may die, Born discuss detailed planning and technical Radio Rave such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, to raise the issues. The meetings provide the coun- Where: CasaBlanca’s Skydome “What Child Is This”, and several others. sons of earth, Born to give them second cil with information, the opportunity to Lounge, 950 W. 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Mesquite Blvd. some profound depths too. through, The cross be borne for me, for community members with an under- When: 7:30 p.m. The second stanza describes exactly you; Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The standing of how City Council decides to Info: www.casablancaresort.com who the “newborn King” is: “Veiled in babe, the son of Mary!” spend your dollars. It gives the public flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate We don’t often think of nails, spears, a chance to identify concerns, research Sunday, Dec. 31 Deity! Pleased as Man with man to dwell, or crosses when singing Christmas mu- agenda items and give your opinion, via Champagne Brunch Jesus, our Immanuel!” These words sic. However, this stanza is a reminder of public comment, on the decisions your Where: Eureka Casino richly proclaim through music what why Jesus came. He came to take away City Council makes about your com- When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. John 1:14 declares, “The Word became the sins of the world through His death munity. Info: www.eurekamesquite.com flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus is God on the cross and resurrection. Some of the agenda items for Tues- Randy Anderson Band day’s meeting will cover the bid for Where: Virgin River’s River Room, the Airport Sewer Line Extension 100 E. Pioneer Blvd. Project and consideration of approval When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. to authorize a seven year Airport Use Info: www.casablancaresort.com Agreement with Mespeck LLC with Radio Rave the option for a 10-year renewal to Where: CasaBlanca’s Skydome lease “Ground Lease” for Hangar No. Lounge, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd. 10. When: 8 p.m. You’ll have the chance to hear the Info: www.casablancaresort.com quarterly report from the Clark County Vegas Limit-All request live New School District Associate Superinten- Year’s Eve Party dent, the chance to see the presentation Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 of awards for the Parade of Lights win- W. Mesquite Blvd. Service Times ners and to the C.E.R.T. team leader; When: 9 p.m. Sunday Morning 10 a.m. you can even witness the proclamation Info: www.casablancaresort.com of National Radon Action Month in Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. Mesquite. Getting involved in your city gov- Happy New Year Children and Youth Programs ernment gives council members a City offices, Recreation Center, Senior at Each Service chance to hear your input on the Center & Library CLOSED growth and development of your community. Tuesday, Jan. 2 211 West First South, Suite C&D For more information on what’s hap- Brown Bag luncheon Located behind Ace Hardware pening at the bi-weekly TRMs check Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com out the city’s website www.mesquitenv. W. Mesquite Blvd. gov and click on meetings and agendas. When: noon For information on when TRMs and Info: 702-346-1338 City Council Meetings are scheduled, Technical Review Meeting check out the community calendar each Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite week in the MLN. Blvd. Mesquite Lutheran Church The firstBrown Bag Luncheon at When: 1:30 p.m. 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org the Mesquite Fine Arts Center Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Don’t forget to send all of your 2018 events to [email protected] so Wednesday, Jan. 3 community members know what’s go- Virgin Valley Democrats Meeting Sunday Worship ing on which can help increase atten- Where: Highland Estates, 555 High- dance at your meetings or events. land Dr. 9:00 a.m. When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 Info: www.mesquitenv.gov An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice

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