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MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS Local NewsVol. 14, No. 32 MESQUITE, The Week of May 24, 2018

VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Laub joins board, loose ends wrapped up

By Linda Faas irrigation water shares. MLN The board voted unanimously 5-0 to accept a settlement agreement entered into with Las Vegas In one of its shorter meetings of the year, the Metro Police Department and Jordan Coache. The Virgin Valley Water District installed a new board settlement concerned property that was part of a member, approved its final budget for FY2019, and forfeiture assessed when Jordan’s father, Robert authorized two agreements on issues that have been Coache, was convicted of wrongdoing in a fraud pending before the board for several years. scheme involving VVWD water shares. Jordan, Randy Laub took his oath of office as newly ap- who was not part of the criminal activities, sought pointed board member, filling the seat vacated to settle the forfeiture of a Las Vegas house by pay- when Barbara Ellestad resigned April 3. Her res- ing $291,000 to Metro, which would then pay off ignation left a board vacancy for the remainder of VVWD’s claim against the property. her elected term that runs through Dec. 31. The re- Finalizing a proposed amendment to the lease of maining board members selected Laub from among irrigation water shares between VVWD and Cones- four individuals who applied for the opening. He toga Golf Course, the board voted unanimously 5-0 can serve only through the end of Ellestad’s va- to allow a minor language adjustment requested by cated term because the opening occurred after the Conestoga, while setting a deadline of Friday, May close of the candidate filing period for the upcoming 25, for receipt of their signature to the agreement. 2018 election. A board member will be elected from The deal returns 50 unused water shares to among the candidates who filed by March, and will VVWD for immediate re-lease to Southern Ne- assume office in 2019. vada Water Authority at the “fair market value” of The tentative final budget for fiscal year 2019, pre- $1,246 per share per year. Conestoga had leased 150 sented by district financial officer Wes Smith, was water shares from VVWD in 2011 at a rate of $250 unanimously accepted by the board. The $12 mil- per share, but never uses the entire allotment for the lion budget was previously considered in early May maintenance of its golf course. for submission to the State of Nevada. The budget The amended lease returns 50 water shares to includes $10 million in capital projects, to provide VVWD and holds Conestoga’s current lease rate a new water tank in the northwest area of the city, through the original 2019 term. VVWD then charges complete of the wellhouse for well 1A In Bunker- a stepped rate of increase for Conestoga future lease ville, begin work on new Well 34 located north of pricing, capping out at 90 percent of the SNWA fair the Lincoln County line, and other upgrades to the market value and running through 2036. district’s water system. District expenses will be VVWD also guarantees that, if needed for course Linda Faas balanced against income from fees paid by approxi- maintenance, it will provide up to 150 total water Randy Laub takes his oath of office, joining the Virgin Valley mate 9,000 water users in the district Water District Board. He will finish out the vacancy created as well as developer fees and revenues from leased > See VVWD, Page 2A when elected member Barb Ellestad resigned her term early.

VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL WHCC Female veterans, Leishman new organization takes home wants you! By Teri Nehrenz Bruce King MLN Mesquite’s new Women’s History and Cultural Center is beginning its days by scholarship calling out to women veterans for their information. By Teri Nehrenz The main mission of the WHCC, for MLN starters, is to build a list of female veter- ans for several reasons. As high school graduates around the coun- The first reason comes from necessity, try are winding down their high school years there is currently no resource list of fe- and gearing up for college/trade school adven- male veterans and not many that are ac- tures, Virgin Valley High School students are tively involved any of the veteran’s group off to a roaring start thanks to the Mesquite activities. It’s a mystery, to most, exactly community who generously greased a lot of how many women veterans call Mes- seniors’ pockets with a serious amount of quite their home. scholarship money. Jean Watkins, WHCC founder, is ask- On Friday, May 25, Virgin Valley High ing female veterans to come forward so School Students will graduate in a ceremony she can build a list and celebrate those to be held at the high school at 7 p.m.; the final women who have sacrificed their time leg of their initial journey and finally the year for the protection of our country. all their academic and extracurricular prima- Watkins also wants to find women ry educational work paid off in both personal who would qualify to serve as Grand and financial success. Marshall for this year’s, and future, Mes- During a banquet held on Tuesday, May quite Veterans Day Parades. 15, graduating seniors received a whopping If you’re an honorably or medically $100,468 in scholarships just from local orga- discharged female veteran of the Army, nizations, businesses and individuals. That Teri Nehrenz Navy, Air Force or Marines, Watkins amount is certainly a generous gift for the During a banquet held on Tuesday, May 15, Christian Adderson, Mesquite wants to hear from you. graduates’ outstanding achievements and Gaming and Mesquite Amateur Representative, unofficially presented Mesquite Veterans Day Parades have extraordinary efforts but also testament to an Makenzie Leishman the single largest local scholarship award given to a been a part of Mesquite since 1997, but entire community that truly cares about their 2018 graduate of Virgin Valley High School. The Bruce King Memorial Schol- only one time in the 21 years of the pa- arship, in the amount of $6500 will be officially awarded to Leishman at the > See AWARDS, Page 6A closing banquet on May 30 for the Mesquite Amateur Golf Tournament. > See VETERANS, Page 2A

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He and Lincoln County Record veterans the ability to make Marshall; Watkins and her WHCC team Watkins put their heads together and, want to see that change, as many of you sadly, could only identify a handful Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) said in a choices as to what VA facility might also. which surprised them both because the telephone conference with rural Nevada to go to. The proposed The only woman to serve as the Grand Mayor is heavily involved in Veteran af- newspaper reporters May 22, he was legislation also includes Marshall in any of the Mesquite Vet- fairs in Mesquite. confident the VA Mission Act would pass erans Day Parades was Anna Murphy Watkins wants to hand him the list of soon. provisions to consolidate way back in 2004. possible woman candidates for the 2018 The sweeping legislation includes three community care programs Murphy was sworn into the Women’s parade and time is of the essence; the or- bills, authored by Heller, who is a senior into a single, streamlined Army Air corps in 1942 and after basic ganization is already somewhat under- member of the U.S. Senate Committee on training was assigned to The First Allied way. Veterans Affairs, to help Nevada’s veter- service; provides sufficient Airborne Army; the only unit to have The most important future parade an and military communities. funding to fund the program WACs in the combat zone. Her career year for Watkins and the WHCC is He said act would allow veterans the through the next year; in the Army Air Corps took her to Eu- 2020; the 100 anniversary of the first bat- ability to make choices as to what VA fa- rope’s many countries until her return to tle won; the year women fought for and cility to go to. expands comprehensive the state in 1945 on the Queen Mary. won the right to vote in America. The proposed legislation also includes assistance; strengthens Murphy spent 30 years as a dental hy- Watkins and others in the WHCC are provisions to consolidate community ability to recruit, hire and gienist until she retired in 1978 and even- planning some big things for the an- care programs into a single, streamlined tually moved to Mesquite in 1989. Mur- niversary year and just one of them is service; provides sufficient funding to retain quality medical phy passed away in 2017, at the age of 99, having a female Grand Marshall in that fund the program through the next year; personnel; and reforms in Mesquite but not before she was hon- parade, then hopefully alternating years expands comprehensive assistance; the VA’s health-care ored in the 2016 Veterans Day Parade in the future; but they need to know who strengthens ability to recruit, hire and with the distinction of being the oldest you are. retain quality medical personnel; and re- infrastructure. WWII woman veteran in town. Unlike Murphy, you don’t have to have forms the VA’s health-care infrastructure. It’s stories like Murphy’s and yours seen battle to be considered, eligibility is In his remarks during the phone con- that Watkins wants to highlight, not just simple; you have to be a veteran (honor- ference Heller referred to a call he re- to tax the Internet. I believe the Internet for future parades, but in the WHCC as ably or medically discharged) and you ceived from a veteran in Gardnerville is the last bastion of freedom in Ameri- well. She wants others to be able to learn have to reside in the Virgin Valley. who lived just minutes away from a lo- ca, for frankly both good and bad, but it about the accomplishments and battles Watkins knows there are women out cal clinic, but had to go over 100 miles is freedom. If it is put back under Title that other women fought and won to there who have powerful stories to tell, to Reno because the local clinic couldn’t II eventually this government will de- help inspire other women to empower inspiring stories that she would like you provide the services he needed. termine content and taxation, and that’s themselves in the battle that has been to share with others, especially those of “What we are trying to do with this leg- what I am trying to avoid. Rosen thinks raging since women fought for the right you who have served. islation,” he said, ‘is to allow the veteran something different. I want there to be to vote; women’s equality. If you would like to share your story to use a local doctor, or someone they are competition on the Internet. Under Title Watkins has already approached please contact Watkins at showgirls@ comfortable with as long as they can be II you lose the kind of competition that’s Mayor Allan Litman, one of the parade’s rconnects.com. certified in the system.” necessary in order for technology to ad- On tax reform Heller said Nevada is ei- vance.” ther No. 1 or No. 2 in the nation on tax re- He added, “If you put too many restric- form benefits. “Maybe Alaska is benefit- tions on access to the Internet all you are ing a little bit more, but when it comes to going to do is deprive it of its ability to job growth per capita, the state of Nevada grow and technology to advance and get Dr. Robert D. Hillstead, O.D. is No. 1.” broadband out to the more rural areas.” Optometrist Taking questions over the phone, Hell- On other issues Heller said he recently Shaun D. Rich ABOC/NCLEC er said on the wild horse and burro is- discussed wildfire prevention with Inte- Nevada Licensed Optician sues, “what I want the Interior Secretary rior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Agricul- Now located in the Oasis Professional Park to do is look at cutting the male popula- ture Sonny Perdue during a roundtable tion down by two-thirds and slow down event. As a member of the Senate West- the growth of young colts. ern Caucus, Heller has supported several It’s going to be a 10-year program and pieces of legislation to combat fires in Ne- 702-346-1994 then we can get the wild horse numbers vada. Most recently, he supported legis- precisioneyecare4u.com down to a reasonable level to about a one- lation signed into law to provide federal 840 PINNACLE COURT third of what we have now in Nevada as funding for wildlife management and BLDG. 11 | STE. 102 | MESQUITE has been determined by the Interior De- improvements to firefighting by mod- partment.” ernizing aviation, radio, and evacuation Heller is running for reelection. He is system infrastructure and other plat- expected to defeat Republican opponents forms that detect and monitor fire, which in the primary election in June and then includes projects like AlertTahoe. It also potentially facing District 3 Representa- directs the Forest Service to partner with Call us today! tive Jackie Rosen from Henderson in the the University of Nevada on wildfire risk fall general election. He spoke on the dif- mapping. ferences they have on the future of the In- Heller is the author of the Emergency ternet in rural Nevada. Fuel Reduction Act (S.1752), which would Vision Center He feels Rosen wants to go back to eliminate timely federal permitting for Obama’s Title II proposal in 2015. “It’s hazardous fuel reduction projects on a 1930s type regulation for the Internet. public land and gives the Bureau of Land But I don’t think such legislation will Management and U.S. Forest Service the pass in the House. I do not want the fed- We specialize eral government to determine content or > See HELLER, Page 5A in dry eye

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Editor’s note: The following was tak- out of Mesquite Justice Court. en from the pages of the Mesquite Police Agency assistance: Mesquite Officer May 13-19 Las Vegas Department blotter from May 13-19. responded to a local school reference a Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police 5/13/18 custodial issue. Department. Disclaimer: These names Basic speed May 13 Unknown problem: Responded to were reported in the Mesquite Police Driving w/suspended DL Disorderly conduct: Officers re- a 911 hang up at a Partridge Lane resi- Department’s arrest report released sponded to a local casino for a report of dence. One adult male was placed under May 21. Persons should be presumed in- Graymountain, Ruben R a breach of peace. One adult female was arrest for Domestic Battery and drug re- nocent until convicted in a court of law. Tonalea, AZ arrested for breach of peace and tres- lated charges. 5/19/18 passing. Fighting: Officers responded to a Abbott, Douglas S Jail housing agreement Verbal disturbance: Responded to a fight at a Riverside Drive residence. Two Parowan, UT noise complaint at Pulsipher Lane resi- males engaged in a physical altercation. 5/18/18 Hughes, Brian G dence. Subject contacted and issued a Upon result of the investigation one of Jail housing agreement Panguitch, UT citation. the males was arrested. 6/16/18 Phone harassment: Responded to Agency assistance: Officers assisted Abrams, Bobby J Contempt of court report of phone harassment. One cita- department of US Marshalls locate and Bunkerville tion issued. apprehend a fugitive from justice. 5/17/18 Loftus, William P Traffic stop: Officer conducted a traf- Suspicious person: An officer re- General probation violation Mesquite fic stop on a vehicle. An adult female was sponded to the Mesquite Police Depart- 5/15/18 arrested for multiple traffic violations. ment to take a report of a possible theft. Arrum, Bobbi L Possession of Schedule I & II sub- Recovered stolen vehicle: Officer Traffic accident W/O injury: Of- Filmore, UT stances was advised that a vehicle which had ficers responded to a local government 5/13/18 been reported stolen out Mesquite had building on a report of a two-vehicle ac- Disturbing the peace Lopez, Amanda J been recovered by NLVPD. cident with no injuries. Trespassing Cedar City, UT Custody issue: Spoke with parent Suspicious person: Officer complet- 5/16/18 regarding custody issues. Father was to ed a report of a suspicious text message. Brown, Michael R Jr. Receiving/possession stolen vehicle return juvenile this morning however, Civil dispute: Officer completed a re- Mesquite Possession of drug paraphernalia he failed to do so. Advised to contact port for a verbal dispute. 5/15/18 Family Courts and provided an incident. Disorderly conduct Lopez, Bryan M Miscellaneous CAD Call Record: May 17 Battery Cedar City, UT Officer completed a report regarding Traffic stop: Officers conducted a Contempt of court 5/18/18 child custody. stop for a traffic offense. One adult fe- Resisting a public officer Receiving/possession stolen vehicle Found Property: Officer responded male was cited and released for smoking Possession of drug paraphernalia to a report of found property. Small safe marijuana in a moving vehicle. Bruce, James W that had been damaged was recovered. Trespassing: An officer responded Littlefield, AZ Madrid, Jesse J to a casino reference a trespass violator. 5/16/18 St. George, UT May 14 Upon arrival, the officer located the male Jail housing agreement 5/14/18 Traffic accident W/O injury: Re- and issued him a citation for trespassing Jail housing agreement sponded to a non-injury two car colli- upon the request of the casino’s repre- Cabrera, Javier S sion on a private roadway. Information sentative. Mesquite Merryweather, Britee was obtained and an Officers report cre- Wanted person: Officer conducted 5/15/18 Milford, UT ated. a traffic stop for a traffic offense. The Fugitive from Justice 5/19/18 Fraud: Officer spoke with a citizen driver had a warrant out of Mesquite Petit larceny regarding fraud. Information obtained Municipal Court and Bunkerville Jus- DeMorenay, Corey M False information/obstructing and incident created. tice Court. The driver was arrested for Kanarraville, UT Traffic Accident w/ Injuries: Offi- his warrants. 5/18/18 Miller, Martha L cers responded to a motor vehicle acci- Fraud: Officer completed a fraud re- Jail housing agreement Mesquite dent involving two vehicles. No injuries port. were reported, and a report was com- Traffic accident W/O injury: Officer Giordano, Jennifer L > See ARREST, Page 5A pleted. completed a report of a traffic accident Theft from vehicle: Responded to a with no injuries. Mesa Blvd. casino regarding a theft from Trespassing: An officer responded to motor vehicle. Officer report completed. an East Pioneer Boulevard casino in ref- erence to a trespass violation. May 15 Thank You Traffic stop: Detectives arrested a male who had a no bail felony warrant > See BLOTTER, Page 5A For Reading LOTTERY Drive a Little & Get a Lotto MESQUITE Pick-up Your Favorite Lotto Tickets today! FIRE and rescue LOCAL NEWS Store: 928-347-5589 • Bar: 928-347-5492 MesquiteLocalNews.com BEAVER DAM, AZ EXIT Some calls that Mesquite Fire and Res- Stroke (CVA) 1 9 MILES NORTH OF MESQUITE OFF I‘15 cue receives are not always included in Suicidal person 1 the report, as a synopsis is not received. Trauma 1 To show the amount of work our Fire Unconscious 2 and Rescue workers do, we are includ- Unknown problem 1 WE REPAIR, SERVICE AND INSTALL ALL MAJOR BRANDS ing a weekly roster of stats. 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arly voting begins Saturday for mately force Washington to live within defeated by North Las Vegas Democrat to join Laxalt’s office and left the office Nevada’s party primaries, so its means instead of running up billions Ruben Kihuen, who is not running for upon filing for election. we take this opportunity to of- in deficits and trillions in debt. re-election after facing sexual harass- Duncan promised to make Nevada fer our two cents worth. As a senior member of the Senate ment allegations. a safer place to raise a family, includ- ESince none of the candidates for Veterans’ Affairs Committee he has Hardy will continue to fight for lower ing working toward better handling of major statewide offices on the Demo- worked to eliminate the VA disability taxes and the creation of an economic mental health issues. He once proposed cratic slate would get our backing come claims backlog. environment that is conducive to the repealing the state’s renewable portfolio November, so we will address only the In the 2nd Congressional District — growth of job-creating businesses. He standard that has driven up power bills. GOP primary. which includes northern Lyon county also promises to work toward balancing He has been endorsed by a number of For governor the choice is easy and and all of Douglas, Carson City, Sto- the federal budget for a change. police chiefs and district attorneys. obvious, Republican Attorney Gen- rey, Washoe, Humboldt, Pershing, Though state Senate Majority Leader Barbara Cegavske deserves to be re- eral Adam Laxalt has proven himself Churchill, Lander, Eureka and Elko Michael Roberson did vote with the elected secretary of state, a job she has a thorough conservative, fighting for counties — Republican incumbent Republican majority to raise taxes, his handled well — maintaining election states’ rights while attorney general Mark Amodei deserves to be returned experience and otherwise conserva- integrity, streamlining business licens- with principled litigation. He has prom- to Washington, where he has faithfully tive bona fides make him the choice for ing and maintaining official records of ised to work to repeal the burdensome stood up for Nevadans by working to lieutenant governor, a job that includes the state. She has worked to improve Commerce Tax passed by lawmakers in keep taxes low and regulations less presiding over the state Senate. He has the existing electronic voting system. 2015. burdensome. been endorsed by Laxalt. Republican Cegavske has also worked Laxalt says he will work to reduce Amodei has fought the efforts of past Roberson has worked to provide Ne- to assure Nevada’s military members state spending to keep the tax burden administrations to limit economic and vadans with school choice, consolidated who are stationed overseas may vote. bearable. recreational access to public lands. government agencies and regulations Nevada’s next state treasurer should For U.S. Senate, Republican incum- In the 4th Congressional District — and worked to save money by reform- be Republican Bob Beers, a CPA who bent Dean Heller has a proven track which includes part of northern Clark ing collective bargaining and public has served in five sessions of the Ne- record. He helped write the tax reform County, southern part of Lyon County employee pensions. vada Legislature and is a former Las bill and has worked to undo the Obam- and all of White Pine, Nye, Mineral, Republican Wes Duncan, formerly Vegas City Councilman. He was one aCare debacle. He has for years pressed Esmeralda, and Lincoln counties — Laxalt’s first assistant attorney general, of the “Fearless Fifteen” who stopped for legislation that would deny mem- former Republican Rep. Cresent Hardy deserves a promotion to attorney gen- Gov. from placing a gross bers of Congress pay checks until they deserves another chance to represent eral, the state’s lawyer. Duncan helped receipts tax. pass a budget. the residents of Southern Nevada. Laxalt in his many lawsuits defending The treasurer’s job is to hold the states Heller has also pushed for a Balanced After serving one term in Congress, the rights of Nevada against federal purse strings. Beers knows how to do Budget Amendment that would ulti- the Mesquite native was narrowly encroachment. He left the Assembly that. — TM

Question 3 would be bad H ow will energy choice for rural Nevadans affect rural Nevadans? here’s been a lot of discussion pete Goicoecea across Nevada about Question 3, commentary ne of the big questions linger- a Constitutional Amendment on ing about a constitutional our statewide ballot this Novem- in Nevada. amendment on the November Tber that would dismantle Nevada’s existing Those costs would be in the billions ballot that would end electric electricity system and replace it with a and would be passed onto consumers in Opower monopolies and create an open new, unknown system established by the the form of higher bills. In fact, a recent and competitive market electricity is: legislature and the courts. independent investigation conducted by Just how will it affect customers of rural The reality is we don’t really know ex- the Public Utilities Commission found that Nevada’s power cooperatives? thomas mitchell actly what we are voting on with Question Question 3 would likely increase average Question 3 on the 2016 General Elec- commentary 3. The Amendment provides no details residential electric bills for Nevadans for at tion ballot — the Energy Choice Initia- on how Nevada’s new electricity system least a decade. tive (ECI) — passed by an overwhelm- would work, and the proponents have We have come a long way in the last 50 ing 72.4 percent to 27.6 percent. Because Legislature to pass a law providing an not offered any sort of plan of their own. years, and if Question 3 were to pass it the measure would amend the state open, competitive retail electric energy Instead, the ballot measure would lock a would be a major setback in the progress Constitution, it is back on the ballot this market by July 1, 2023. The law must risky and costly experiment into the state we have made, coupled with a whole lot fall for final voter approval, but now a include provisions to reduce customer constitution and create an uncertain elec- of uncertainty. I personally don’t miss the coalition headed by NV Energy is cam- costs, protect against service disconnec- tric system that even the proponents admit days with the old Witte, or worse yet it not paigning to defeat it. tions and unfair practices, and prohibit would not guarantee the lower electric thumping out back. We must not forget David Luttrell — general manager of the granting of monopolies for power rates they’ve been promising. the old times when we had small provid- the Lincoln County Power District No. generation, but could leave in place What we do know is our existing energy ers that gave consumers in rural areas low 1, president of the Nevada Rural Electric regulation of transmission or distribu- providers would disappear if Question voltage in the afternoons and evenings, Association and a member of the Gov- tion systems. 3 were to pass. The rural electric co-ops which meant we went without electricity ernor’s Committee on Energy Choice On their website the backers of the that many of our communities participate for blocks of time. — said his power district has not joined initiative say it would be up to lawmak- in aren’t protected under Question 3. The Many of you recall we had energy choice the coalition opposing the initiative, but ers to decide if current utilities would state’s major providers would be forced to over two decades ago and it failed. In the he is concerned the initiative’s impact have to divest their generation facilities. sell its power plants and cancel long-term late 1990s, many states, including Nevada, on rural Nevada, should it pass, is not “In some energy choice states, energy energy agreements, many of which are for tried to implement laws like Question 3. being adequately addressed. consumers do not HAVE to choose renewable energy projects built right here California’s attempt in the early 2000s “As we’re moving toward energy a new supplier. They can choose to led to skyrocketing rates and consumer choice we were hopeful that there remain with the incumbent utility. complaints, rolling blackouts, the Enron would be some recognition that the Other states have chosen to prohibit scandal, and more than $40 billion in rural organizations, by definition, offer the utility from generating and selling added costs for consumers and taxpayers. choice, so there are choices,” Luttrell power to consumers,” the ECI website Mesquite Of the 24 states that originally attempted said in a recent interview. “They were offers. “In both cases, the utility retains Local News a scheme like Question 3, only 14 states created by the people they serve for the ownership of the transmission and still have deregulated electricity systems people they serve. So at a very funda- distribution grid and responsibility Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media LLC in place. In those states, average residen- mental level that is choice.” for maintaining the system and billing tial electricity rates are 30% higher than None of the rules will be written until customers. Energy choice states simply Publisher Nevada’s, and California’s overall electric and unless it passes again in November give consumers the right to choose a Kirk Kern rates are nearly double ours. and goes to lawmakers. Luttrell said new supplier, aggregate a community [email protected] That’s why it’s been nearly 20 years since what is really going on at this stage is a to purchase electricity, or generate their Advertising sales any state has taken the risk of implement- kind of record building and fact finding. own power.” Sandi Boyce ing a system like that which Question 3 “If you look at some of the com- But Paul Caudill, CEO of NV Energy, [email protected] proposes. Given this history, Question 3 ments of proponents of energy choice, has told the Governor’s Committee on 801-661-5686 is especially risky for Nevada because it one of the things they very strongly Energy Choice that, if voters approve Advertising coordinator would be very difficult to repeal from our believe is that existing utilities do not the amendment, his company is ready P am Mulligan Constitution and take years to undo the and are not allowed to be retail en- to divest all generation assets and all [email protected] damage it would cause. ergy providers, and their argument, purchase power agreements. He said Staff As a Nevada native and public servant, I understand, I get the basis of their the company has no interest in being B arbara Ellestad (city council) I am deeply concerned that if Question argument, is that an existing utility, a provider of last resort and will most Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) 3 were to pass, the ramifications would retail energy provider, they do have likely transform into a wires only com- Lou Martin (Sports) be detrimental to the hard-working an advantage that others that want to pany. Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) residents and small businesses in rural come into the area will not be able to NV Energy has suggested divestiture [email protected] communities across the state. We do not compete against,” he said. could result in so-called stranded cost of 12 W. Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 need a constitutional mandate, the aver- The proponents say it would be unfair as much as $7 billion that would have to Mesquite NV 89027 age ratepayer and majority of consumers and hinder real competition intended to be paid by existing customers. will not benefit. Rather than implement lower overall power bills if the exist- The Public Utilities Commission of (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: (888) 241-8172 a risky scheme that would dismantle our ing utilities are allowed to continue to Nevada estimates those stranded costs [email protected] reliable electricity system and cost Neva- generate power at the facilities they own could cause electricity rates to rise dans billions, I’m urging my constituents and maintain existing contracts with $24.91 a month in Southern Nevada and to look into the facts and vote NO on outside suppliers. $6.52 Northern Nevada for residential Question 3. While that argument is being made, customers. it is not necessarily mandatory. The State Senator Pete J. Goicoechea represents District 19. initiative itself simply requires the > See MITCHELL, Page 5A The Week of May 17, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A PD investigation results in the Affordable Care Act. Until we can Heller choose providers in other states if you continued from Page 3A don’t like the ones in your state, we are three suspects in custody going to continue to see not only ser- vices deleted and clinics and hospitals On May 14 at about 12:30 p.m., Mes- substance act, one felony count of sales tools to clean up dead and dying trees on still struggling, but higher and higher quite Narcotics Detectives concluded a of a controlled substance (heroin), and federal land. premiums to a point that people can’t af- lengthy investigation involving multiple one felony count of habitual criminal. Commenting again on election oppo- ford it. The answer is there needs to be suspects trafficking and distributing Joshua Pineda, 29, of Saint George nent Jackie Rosen, Heller said, “If she more competition in the system or we crystal meth and heroin in Mesquite. Utah, was arrested and taken into cus- had her way there would be no mining, will simply see prices continue to go up Detectives were involved in multiple tody by the Drug Enforcement Agency no agriculture, no cattle operations in the and services go down.” purchases of illegal drugs and also as- (DEA), on federal drug and charges. state. That’s the big difference between He concluded these remarks by saying, sisted the Drug Enforcement Agency Pineda also has multiple felony charg- us. I may not get out to Lincoln County “Here’s the choice in America today. You with investigating one of the involved es pending as a result of this investiga- as much as I would like, but I guarantee either believe in Socialism or you believe suspects who was also currently under tion. Rosen has never been to Lincoln County. in Federalism, and I’m a Federalist.” federal investigation. Rene Pintor, 25, of Saint George Utah, I live in Lyon County, in rural Nevada Heller is co-sponsor of the Graham, Sirena Abbott, 37, of Mesquite, was is currently in custody at the Mesquite and I am well aware of the important is- Cassidy, Heller, Johnson bill, an amend- arrested and charged with: Two felony Detention Center serving a sentence for sues in the rural counties and what the ment in the nature of a substitute to HR counts of sales of a controlled substance previous criminal convictions. Pintor population does between agriculture, 1628, the House-passed bill to repeal and (meth), two felony counts of trafficking a also has multiple felony charges pend- mining, cattlemen, etc. That’s a big dif- replace the Affordable Care Act. controlled substance (meth), one felony ing as a result of this investigation. ference.” The reason being, he said, “To get the count of transporting a controlled sub- Due to the felony charges, Abbott was Talking about streamlining Medicare one-size-fits all system out of Washing- stance (meth), two felony counts of con- transported and booked into the Clark and Medicaid funding for rural medical ton, give the money to the states and let spiracy to violate the uniform controlled County Detention Center in Las Vegas. facilities, Heller said what is needed is them figure it out. Then a person could go competition in the rural areas. “The Af- to a provider you do like, even if it’s out of fordable Care Act is still the law of the state. As long as there is no competition land and the way we are running the the problems faced by those in the rural healthcare system right now is devastat- areas will continue.” ing the rural portions of the country, it’s Heller also said he returned recently Memorial Day service slated a system that simply doesn’t work. Right from attending the historic opening of the now, 14 of Nevada’s 17 counties have but a new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. During Memorial Day Services will be held protecting that freedom. The program single provider and they call all the shots, the trip, he met with Israeli Prime Min- Monday, May 28, at 7:45 a.m. at Veterans should last around 30 minutes. including premiums and deductibles, ister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Is- Park. Seating will be provided, but you may etc.” raeli national security officials to discuss Memorial Day was created to honor bring your own. In keeping with the This will bring about, Heller said, counter-terrorism issues critical to the those who paid the ultimate price to en- solemn nature of Memorial Day, please “huge spikes in premiums because of U.S. - Israel alliance. sure our freedom. keep your cell phones off during the pro- It is an opportunity to stop and give gram. No political advertising or pro- thanks for the many who have died moting will be allowed at this program.

month. Mitchell If rural power cooperatives have to continued from Page 4A divest their contracts for cheap hydro- electric power, Luttell says bills will But a report by the Garrett Group necessarily soar. presented to the Governor’s Committee Next week: Part 2 on Energy Choice recently on behalf of Andrew Bird the initiative backers said such a sell off Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspa- Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care should be profitable, and, when coupled per columnist. You may email him at thomas- and Life Insurance with the recent tax law changes, should [email protected]. He also blogs at http://4thst8. cause power bills to drop by $11.16 a wordpress.com/. 702-346-7025 | www.FinancialConceptsMesquite.com 355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. C-80, Mesquite NV 89027

Blotter motor vehicle and drug paraphernalia. continued from Page 3A May 19 Suspicious person: Officers were May 18 dispatched to a Mesquite Springs Drive residence, in reference to a suspicious DUI: Officers responded to the report person. An adult male subject was cited of a traffic accident. One female adult and released for breach of peace. was arrested for DUI. Controlled substance problem: Of- Minor gambling: Officers respond- ficer conducted a traffic stop for a minor ed to a casino reference an adult minor traffic offence. At the conclusion of the gambling. Upon arrival, a casino rep- investigation the driver was issued a ci- Power Washing resentative requested to sign a citation tation for the marijuana and drug para- CUSTOM PAINTING Masonry against the minor for gambling. The phernalia and released. EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Concrete Epoxies minor was issued a citation and released Controlled substance problem: Of- without further incident. ficers responded to a theft call at an East Wood Welfare check: Officers responded Pioneer Boulevard casino. The suspect Since 1977 Wrought Iron to a Tex Street residence for a welfare and his fiancé were charged with drug Robert Bishop Stucco Repair check. Offenses and petit larceny. Phone harassment: Officer took a re- Theft from vehicle: Officer complet- 702-810-6000 Elastomeric Coatings port of harassment. ed a theft from motor vehicle report. NV State License #0014455A Citizen assist: Officer took a courtesy Fraud: Officers responded to a busi- report for a local citizen who had been ness in reference to a fraud. The suspect a victim of identity theft. The crime oc- was identified and the investigation is curred in St George, Utah, and the fe- on-going. male was advised to speak with that Po- Theft: Officers responded to a theft at lice Department. a business. One female adult was arrest- Traffic accident W/O injury: Offi- ed for petit larceny and resisting arrest. cers responded to an accident on Falcon Phone harassment: Officers re- Ridge Parkway. A report was taken and sponded to a harassment complaint at a citation was issued. the Police lobby. Both party’s were ad- Recovered stolen vehicle: Officers vised to stay away from each other and responded to the report of a stolen ve- stop communicating with each other. hicle from another state. Officers located Traffic accident W/O injury: Of- the vehicle in a parking lot of a business. ficers responded to a hit and run traffic One adult male and one adult female collision. The driver of one vehicle fled were arrested for possession of stolen on foot. The investigation is on-going.

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futures. Much of the scholarship money donated by the local organizations was obtained through community fundraising efforts making the Mesquite com- munity, as a whole, responsible for starting its youth on a smoothly paved MCEF presi- path to success. dent Darlene Many of the senior student names’ were heard several times over the course Nelson, left, of the award portion of the ceremony. presented These were the student who made a significant difference in the time they $1,000 walked the halls of the school in both their classrooms and outside in their scholarships community. to 16 seniors. One graduate, whose name was heard consistently for her outstand- ing achievements during the awards presentation, was named only twice throughout the scholarship portion of the evening, she was unofficially Linda Faas awarded a substantial scholarship during the banquet but her name will be heard once more. On Wednesday, May 30, Virgin Valley graduate Makenzie Leishman will “officially” receive the single largest, local scholarship award. The Bruce King MCEF awards 16 scholarships Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $6,500 will be awarded to Leishman By Linda Faas at the closing banquet for the Mesquite Amateur Golf Tournament. MLN ute any size donation toward scholarships to be Since 2013, Mesquite Gaming and the Bruce King Memorial Board have awarded to applicants in the graduating class been rewarding one Virgin Valley High School senior in memory of King. Virgin Valley High School seniors, parents and each year. In its first year, MCEF raised $8,000 King participated in the first 10 years of the Mesquite Amateur Tourna- well-wishers gathered May 15 for the Annual Se- through events and donations, and the group ments before passing from cancer in 2012. The board is made up of Mesquite nior Awards banquet. This was an evening when awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight 2017 gradu- Amateur participants who played alongside King and wish to carry out his seniors saw tangible rewards for their hard work ating seniors. passion for education. and dedication to their schoolwork. In 2018, MCEF raised its sights to double its Leishman has gone above and beyond throughout her high school career Accolades in all courses of study were awarded fundraising success. Under the leadership of and is one of nine valedictorians of her class. She is also the vice president of and thousands of dollars in scholarships were Darlene Nelson, a volunteer mentor at VVHS, the the National Honor Society, was the senior class treasurer and plans to con- distributed to help VVHS seniors defray the high 501c3 nonprofit group achieved that goal. Enthu- tinue her education and earn a degree in business with an emphasis in entre- cost of their future higher education. siastic support of the VVHS students who par- preneurship. Principal Cliff Hughes and many others com- ticipated in two fundraising events and generous Makenzie was on her class trip and couldn’t be reached by the MLN, but plimented this Class of 2018 as one of the finest support of local businesses and residents made when her mother, Jennifer, was asked about Makenzie’s award she said, groups of young people to have walked the halls that goal a reality. “Makenzie is so excited and grateful to be receiving this scholarship. She was of VVHS. Maury Quinn, in awarding certificates Sixteen members in the Class of 2018 were as surprised as everyone was, as it was kept a secret. Not even school staff of recognition to student Honor Society mem- each awarded $1,000 at the Tuesday ceremony. A knew who would be getting this. She is pleased that her hard work over the bers, noted those students personified the four ripple of excitement and a loud round of applause years has been recognized. pillars of National Honor Society: scholarship, broke out as Nelson announced the winners. “She has a strong interest in business, especially online businesses. She service, leadership, and character. They include: Kinlee Clark, Chelsey Goldtooth, comes from a family of business owners and is familiar with the labor and VVHS is fortunate to have a number of long- Jackie Hughes, Karen Ramirez, Neecie Thomp- rewards of entrepreneurial endeavors. She plans on getting a degree in busi- time scholarship donors who have repeatedly son, Madison Cheney, Dillan Fuqua, Kitana Lo- ness with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. She knows that she will have provided financial support to its graduates. Many pez, Maddie Mitchell, Dakota Munford, Shandon to work hard to fulfill her dreams, but fortunately, she is not afraid of hard of those individuals and groups were on hand to Stiner, Taylor Waite, Kallie Graves, Monserrat work. She has what it takes to persevere.” congratulate winners as Vice Principal Jayden Martinez, Mercedes Murguia, and Katy Zuniga. A large portion of the local scholarship awards, a potential $47,000 of it, Wilson announced their names. These seniors envision success as nurses, came from Joe and Dixie Bowler. The Bowler’s began this scholarship fund Mesquite Community Education Foundation teachers, engineers, software developers, per- years ago and offer $500 each to all graduating seniors each year. The stu- is a relative newcomer to the organizations that forming and visual artists, musicians, and other dents have the potential to receive the money after their first semester of col- helps raise funds for VVHS students. MCEF ini- highly skilled professionals. But more important- lege if the student has a GPA of 2.0 or higher but no lower than a “D” grade in tiated its fundraising last year, aiming to help very ly, they each intend to be contributing members any one class, they must have also completed 12 credits. good students who most need financial support and leaders in their community. Students must attend their first semester of college right after graduation to take the step toward trade school or college. Mesquite can look forward to great things from with the exceptions given to students who are going on an LDS mission or The nonprofit group provides a secure local these outstanding seniors and all of their class- entering the military. Those students have the potential to receive their $500 fund for members of the community to contrib- mates who graduate from VVHS on May 25. when their mission or military service is complete.

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Paid for by Friends of Michael Roberson The Week of May 17, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 7A Three take titles and one is taken out in Mayhem XIV By Teri Nehrenz Fans enjoyed the first seven rounds MLN but it was the three title fights that had everyone’s interest up. On Saturday, May 19, most of the first The first being Bout 8, when 155-pound seven bouts in Barry Meyer’s Tuff-N-Uff Cody Hamm who fights out of Xtreme series and Mesquite Gaming’s Mayhem Couture in Las Vegas went against in Mesquite XIV was action packed es- 155-pound Bryan Arreaga who fights out pecially in the first and sixth bouts. of DAB Gym in Guadalajara, Mexico. From the very beginning mayhem Hamm came into the fight with a 6-4 emerged, fans could tell that this would be record against Arreaga’s 5-1 but tapped an evening of excitement; especially after out in the second round sending Arrea- the winner of the first bout was carried out ga away with the first 155 pound weight by Mesquite Fire and Rescue on a stretcher. class title belt. Bout 1 went the full three rounds, Bout 9 was for the title in the 145 both John Varela, fighting out of Fusion pound weight class and Elijah Legget, MMA in St. George, Utah, and Denis fighting out of ICON MMA in Moreno Actis from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Valley, California, and Nick Perez who fighting out of Jacksonwink MMA, were fights out of XTREME Couture in Las exhausted at the end. Vegas gave the fans a full three rounds of The winner was declared by unani- bloody battle until Legget was declared mous decision to be Actis who was able the winner by unanimous decision. to stand with the referee and opponent The “Main Event” was a three-minute, when the announcement was made but three-round title fight for the 135 pound not a moment longer. The minute the weight class against Jaylon “New Breed” referee let go of Actis’ arm, his knees let Bates and Christopher “Lil Savage” go of him and the declared winner sank Elisarraras. Bates fights out of Portland to the floor. City Boxing in Portland City, Oregon, Many who were in the cage at the time and Elisarraras fights out of XTREME rushed to his aid and with the help of Couture in Las Vegas. two individuals he was able to get to his It could have been an exciting nine feet and onto a stool but not for long. Ac- minutes of sports but 2:20 into the sec- tis sank from the stool to the floor and ond round until Bates knocked out then the rescue team stepped up. Mes- Elisarraras sending Bates home with quite Fire and Rescue workers went to the belt and title of Mayhem in Mesquite work quickly supplying him with oxy- VIX Champion. gen and strapping him onto the board so In other bouts: he could be carried out to a stretcher; he Bout 2, Pierre Lagasca Tapped out to was sent to Mesa View Hospital. opponent Devante Burnham in the first Teri Nehrenz photos According to one of the MMA referees, round; Bout 3 Elijah Bertley fell to Zane the decision of the judges stood, Actis was Darlington in the first round; Bout 4 Jose Above, Jaylon still the declared winner and was sent out Bonifez won his debut fight against Luis “New Breed” only because of sheer exhaustion and Camacho in the third round by TKO; Bates took home possibly slight dehydration; he did not Bout 5 ended in a draw between heavy the belt in the sustain an injury or get hit hard enough weight fighters Anthony ‘Big Mack’ main event with to cause any damage during the fight. Womack and Emaun ‘Main Event’ Gre- a knock out of In Bout 6, women came out harder agor and in bout Bout 7 Morgun Colledge Christopher “Lil hitting than the men and stayed that tapped out in the first round to Mike Tim. Savage” Elisar- way until the end of their three round For more on Barry Meyer’s Tuff-N- raras. At left, fight. Maria Jose Favela who fights out of Uff series or Mayhem in Mesquite XIV Cody Hamm, left, Entram Gym in Tijuana, Mexico, went visit the Tuff-N-Uff web site at: www. went against against Eliza Rushton from American tuffnuff.com. You can view more action Bryan Arreaga. Fork, Utah, in a bloody battle to the end packed pictures from the Mayhem XIV Arreaga came when Favela won the fight by unani- on our website at www.mesqutielocal- away with the mous decision. news.com. victory.

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TRACK AND FIELD HONORS Lady Dog relay team breaks school record at final state meet

By Lou Martin Teerlink, Nikita Eskelsen, Rainee Brito MLN and Macee Bundy. Eskelsen added a second place finish The Virgin Valley High School track in the long jump and Julia Ramirez had and field team’s small contingent of ath- a good meet with a third in the 400 me- letes performed well at this past week- ters, fifth in the 300 meter hurdles and ends NIAA 3A Nevada State Champion- ran a leg on the fourth place finishing ship held at Carson City High School. Bulldog 4x400 relay team. Also running The Bulldogs placed eighth out of 19 in the relay were Alyssa Ponce, Brito and schools competing. Bundy. The time of 4:11:43 just fell short The highlight for the Dawgs, were of the school record for the event. their 4x100 relay team, which placed sec- Bundy added a fifth place to her day’s ond to Sunrise Mountain. The Bulldogs work with a fifth in the 400 meter run. broke the school record with a time of On the boy’s side, Braden Bingham fin- 50:04 just .07 behind the Miners. ished seventh in the high jump and Ty Running for the Dawgs were Emily Bryant took fifth in the pole vault.

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Courtesy photo MarkellLudvigson, center, was named one of the Top Ten Student Athletes for Southern Nevada. Mother Tiffany and father Yori are pictured with her. Ludvigson named Top Ten Student Athlete by NIAA

By Lou Martin track and field and volleyball for the MLN Lady Dawgs while carrying a 4.0 grade point average. Markell Ludvigson of Virgin Valley She was ranked No. 1 out of 171 stu- High School was named one of the Top dents. Ludvigson is the daughter of Ten Student Athletes for Southern Ne- VVHS Athletic Director Yori and Tif- Bob Snell vada Monday by the Nevada Interscho- fany. She will continue her studies at Di- Virgin Valley’s Dillan Fuqua, left, and head coach Justin Goodsell go over Fuqua’s lastic Athletic Association. xie State University majoring in dental letter of intent to play at Utah State Eastern next season. Fuqua’s family and Ludvigson lettered in flag football, hygiene. teammates are looking on. KOKOPELLI LANDSCAPING’S EVOLVE PEST CONTROL’S Fuqua signs with Utah State Eastern ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MUSICIANS OF THE WEEK

By Bob Snell piling an earned run average of 1.70 in MLN 53.2 innings of work. He struck out 65 opposing batters. Virgin Valley High senior pitcher Dil- Utah State Eastern is a member of the lan Fuqua signed a letter of intent last Scenic West Athletic Conference. The week to continue his baseball career and Eagles finished 23-29 overall this past education with Utah State Eastern. The season going 14-17 in SWAC play. two-year school is located in Price, Utah, The Eagles will lose 14 players (soph- and is affiliated with Utah State Univer- omores) from this year’s squad which sity in Logan. should give Fuqua a chance to compete Fuqua was a key cog in Virgin Valley’s for playing time on the mound next sea- recent run in postseason play that saw son. the Bulldogs advance to the semifinal Fuqua will be the second VVHS ath- game of the 3A South Regional tourna- lete to play at Utah State Eastern joining ment before being eliminated. The Bull- former Lady Bulldog soccer standout dogs finished 19-10-1 overall on the sea- Abbie Barnum who was a forward on son. the Eagles squad this past season and The right-hander won six and lost two will return for her sophomore season for the Bulldogs this season while com- this fall. Richard French (Trombone) Richard French is now a full time Mesquite resident after moving from the Spokane, Washington Area. He spent 21 years in the swimming Air Force including 4 tours in Vietnam. He went on to retire from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Savannah Price Department. Savannah Price is our Kokopelli Land- Rick started playing trumpet when he was VVHS swimmers qualify for state scaping Athlete of the Week for her 6 years old while living with his uncle, Charlie outstanding play for the Virgin Valley Hall, owner of the Brown Derby in Los Angeles. state in three relays while Hill and Waite By Bob Snell High softball team. Not only was Price Louis Armstrong, Buddy Hackett and Jerry MLN also qualified individually to help guide Lewis were instrumental in giving Rick lessons. the VVHS girls to a third-place finish. a workhorse from the mound, pitching He took a long break, but was encouraged to Eight Virgin Valley High swimmers The Lady Bulldogs totaled 194 points an incredible number of games for the take it up again by his former pastor, Fred Pace. qualified for the 3A state meet by turn- finishing behind meet champion Boul- Dawgs, she batted .517 to lead the Rick played trumpet with the Eagles Band ing in strong performances at the recent der City at 623 and runner-up Adelson Dogs. Price had 45 hits, including and the Shriner’s Band and was happy to Regional swim meet held at Buchanan School with 259.5. 13 doubles and three home runs for the switch to valve trombone to play with the Natatorium on the UNLV campus in Las On the boys’ side, Ethan Leavitt, Jared Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra. season. An all-around athlete, Price He and his wife, Jan are active in their Vegas. Memmott, Keaton Ogden and Shane will be sorely missed after gradu ation. church, Living Waters Fellowship and enjoy Kallie Graves, Kiley Hill, Sydney Lud- Congrats to Savannah! road trips. vigson and Taylor Waite qualified for > See SWIMMING, Page 3B 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 24, 2018 your seven-day forecast

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Local Elks Lodge honors Mothers and Armed Forces Beamer Mesquite Elks Lodge 2811 held its annual Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 13, at the lodge on Riv- WCFA’s featured pet is Beamer: Beam- erside Drive. A solemn ritual er, formerly Creamy, is a 4-year-old or- was performed by Exalted ange tabby. He is a sweet boy that might Ruler Debbie Oskin and the do best in a home where he is the only cat. officers of the lodge. Flowers Beamer has been with other cats but is se- were distributed, red to mem- lective on his choice of friends. He is very bers whose Mothers are living, non-aggressive and tends to be the one white to those members whose picked on. Beamer would do best on a kid- mothers have passed on. Many ney healthy diet. Beamer loves a cat tree members of the lodge enjoyed where he can watch the outside world. He the accompanying music and a will bond easily with his human. great lunch provided by Lodge If you are interested in any of our pets, members. please go to www.wecareforanimals.org where you can see all of our adoptable pets and you can complete an adoption ap- Elks honor past and plication. For more information call us at 702-346-3326 (voicemail), call Karen at 435- present Armed 862-9574 or Linda at 702-376-1642. Next pet adoption is May 26, 9 a.m. - noon (sum- Forces Members mer hours). Please note, we will be at 51 E. First North St., Mesquite (Historical Mesquite Lodge 2811 Past Ex- gym/old boxing club). We will continue at this location at least until the end of May. alted Rulers Association held its annual Armed Forces Day banquet May 19 hon- Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at facebook. oring members who served in the Military. The lodge was decorated with military com/wecareforanimalsmesquitenv. Please call us to schedule a visit with our pets at and patriotic themes. Members of the lodge stood and sang as their military branch a mutually convenient time. theme was played. The enthusiasm of all in attendance was heart-warming as the veterans stood proudly. The PER’s cooked a steak dinner for more than 90 members Other Available Pets: who attended the banquet. CATS—Punkin is 13 years young. She is a beautiful Seal Point Himalayan. She is declawed in front. Punkin will need to be on a special diet for kidney issues. Other- wise she is very healthy and is doing well in her foster home. She is getting along well with the other cat in her foster home so would be fine with another mild mannered cat. A quiet home would be her preference. Punkin is very sweet and enjoys being mission petted and hanging out on a cat condo. Taylor is about 2 years old. She is a sweet girl and has come a long way in in her foster home. She likes people and enjoys exploring. Taylor is altered, current on vaccines and micro chipped. Taylor is a beautiful white/with black markings fe- Junior Paonga line. Taylor is opening up and becoming more outgoing with everyone she meets. She Elder Junior Paonga has returned after serving would be very content in a home where she can wander around the house, visit with a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- her humans and relax. Taylor shows best in a home environment setting. day Saints. He served in the Sydney, Australia, Zayn and Willow are brother and sister and about 1 year old. They came to WCFA South Mission for 24 months. His parents are the because their owner could no longer care for them. Both are gorgeous looking cats, Laviniaand the late Feofaaki Paongo of the Mes- shy but will warm up to you when you show some love and affection. Zayn and Wil- quite 1st Ward. low are altered and current on vaccines. Although it would be nice if they were ad- opted together, it is not necessary. DOGS—Maya was pulled from the local shelter. She is about 3 1/2 years old, house trained, and walks well on the leash but is nervous about meeting new dogs and people on the walk. She is doing better but it will take time. She sleeps through the night and would do well with another respectful dog in the home. Maya is timid and will need someone with patience to help her become more confident. Maya weighs 9.4 lbs but needs to gain a little weight. She is spayed, microchipped and current on vaccines.

SPAY/NEUTER WCFA offers a wonderful low-cost/free opportunity to spay/neuter your pets to prevent accidental litters and keep your pet happy and healthy. We will always alter feral cats to be released back in their environment. Our target areas are Mesquite, Bunkerville and the . Spay/Neuter Assistance Applications are avail- able at Mesquite Veterinary Clinic located at 371 Riverside Road and Virgin Valley Veterinary Hospital at 660 Hardy Way. You may also call WCFA at 702-346-3326 to leave a message or visit wecareforanimals.org to contact us by email. Half of all litters born in the U.S. are accidents that overburden shelters and rescues. May Shredding Special! .49¢ PER POUND THIS WEEK IN HISTORY (PAPER ONLY) Mesquite’s newest one-stop store for all of your shipping, printing, May 25,!923: Bunkerville — The account of delay of a car (Rail) of lumber. notary, mailbox and shredding services. graduating exercises of the Clark Coun- The house is now up to the square. MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 6 PM, SATURDAY 8 AM - 4 PM | 702-346-5931 | FAX 702-346-2854 ty Normal were held today. the program May 29, 1917: Samuel Reber Jr., of 550 WEST PIONEER BLVD. #140, MESQUITE, NV 89027 was well attended and decorations beau- Mesquite, was in Washington County tiful. The graduates are Vera Wittwer, Utah, on business. Amy Earl, Iris Waite, Grace Cooper, May 29, 1917: Mrs. Nancy Bowler and Vincent Leavitt and Ralph Huntsman. two of her children of Mesquite are vis- May 26, 1917, Las Vegas Age: Ar- iting friends and relatives in Gunlock, rested Dentist. James Westerfield, a Utah. dentist, was arrested in Bunkerville by May 29, 1923: John Barnum has Sheriff Gay upon information that the bought the Mochler farm. The Mochler man was wanted in South Dakota on a family has moved to California on ac- felony charge.Sheriff Jay crane arrived count of Mrs. Moocher’s health. The Friday and started with the prisoner for people will certainly miss them. Hot Springs, S.D. May 29, 1923: The farmers are busy May 27, 1922, Mesquite: Fred Rustin running the binders early and late on ac- has gone to Bunkerville to resume work count of the grain ripening so fast. on the school building. He stopped on

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Jeffrey K. Giffin of flowers, memorials may be made Jeffrey K. ‘Jeff’ Giffin, 54, formerly to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in of Hutchinson, died care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Friday, May 11, 2018, Hutchinson, KS 67501. at his home in Win- field, KS. He was Gregory T. Sullivan born April 19, 1964, Gregory Sullivan, Age 66 of Lino in Orlando, FL, the Lakes, MN and Mesquite Nevada un- son of Larry L. and expectedly passed Sharon K. (Coffman) away May 15, 2018. Giffin. Preceded in death Jeff was a 1982 by father Thomas graduate of Hutchinson High School and sister Margo. and then attended Hutchinson Com- Owned and oper- munity College and Fort Hays State ated Glass and Mir- University. He was a computer and ror, Inc. in Blaine copier specialist, having worked for for 35 years. Courtesy photo Eastman-Kodak and IBM Corpora- He was a wonder- Sydney Ludvigson, Kallie Graves, Taylor Waite and Kiley Hill placed second in the tion. ful husband, an incredible father and a 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays while finishing third in the 400 freestyle Jeff is survived by: daughters, Kelsy bedrock to all who knew him. relay at the recent regional meet at UNLV. Virgin Valley’s girls placed third Coulter and husband Ian, and Court- Survived by his wife of 45 years overall ney Giffin, all of Wichita; his mother, Mary Lee; son Patrick (Samantha); Sharon Giffin-Solomon and her hus- mother Margaret; brothers Jim(Bev), band Terry Solomon of Mesquite, Ne- Terry(Patty) and Tim(Cathy); sisters ished second in the 200 freestyle relay in vada. Lois (Steve), Patty (Steve), Rose (Dan), Swimming 1:56.64. The four also placed third in the He was preceded in death by his fa- Mary Jo (Barry), Kathy (Neil) and Kelly continued from Page 1B 400 freestyle with a time of 4:26.85. ther, Larry and his aunt and uncle, (Doug); and many nieces and nephews. Individually, Waite finished second in the Sandra and Calvin Schenkel. In lieu of flowers, please make a do- Zarate qualified for state in two relay 50 freestyle with a time of 27.75 while Hill Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. nation to Greg Sullivan with proceeds events as VVHS placed fifth with 154 was fourth in the 100 breaststroke at 1:25.71. Friday, May 18, 2018, at Elliott Cha- going to the Sullivan Scholarship Fund points. Boulder City won the team title Meanwhile, Leavitt, Memmott, Ogden pel with Pastor Matt Stafford officiat- for Advanced Education. with 540 points. and Zarate finished fourth in the boys’ ing. Friends may sign the book from Services were held Monday, May 21 Graves, Hill, Ludvigson and Waite 200 freestyle relay with a time of 1:43.74. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and at the Church of the Epiphany 11001 placed second in the 200 meter medley They placed fifth in the 400 freestyle re- Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. In lieu Hanson Blvd. N.W., Coon Rapids. relay with a time of 2:12.68 and also fin- lay at 3:59.40.

Courtesy photo Jared Memmott, Ethan Leavitt, Keaton Ogden and Shane Zarate placed fourth in the 200 freestyle relay and fifth in the 400 freestyle relay for the VVHS boys at the recent regional swim meet at Buchanan Natatorium at UNLV.

Courtesy photo JL Bowler Elementary School fifth graders participated in the “We The People ... The Citizens and the Constitution” event. Fifth-grader simulate congressional hearings JL Bowler Elementary School fifth ebrate what is good about our country grade students participated in a simu- while trying to improve what needs to —IN MESQUITE & MOAPA VALLEY— lated congressional hearing Thursday, be changed. May 18, as a part of the “We the People” “We the People” is a supplemental program. “We the People . . . The Citizen program of classroom instruction. Criti- SEAMLESS RAIN GUTTERS and the Constitution” is a nationally ac- cal thinking exercises, problem-solving claimed civic education program about activities, and cooperative learning tech- AND PATIO COVERS the history and philosophy of the U. S. niques help develop intellectual and Constitution and Bill of Rights. participatory skills while increasing stu- Cody Peterson | Owner | Operator Community leaders served as panels dents’ understanding of the institutions of judges and timekeepers before which of American constitutional democracy. CitySeamless.com 702-799-9756 the students “testified” as expert wit- The curriculum seeks to foster attitudes [email protected] nesses. Serving as judges and timekeep- and skills that are necessary for students ers were Patsy Junker, Jeff McKenna, to participate as effective, responsible Barb Benedict, Michael Waite, Audri citizens. The culminating activity for the Durrence, Sharon Wakefield, Judge course is the simulated hearing. Darryll Dodenbier, Kathy Graves, Den- JL Bowler fifth graders have partici- nis Lee, Dan Rhodes, Carol Fuller, Bar- pated in “We the People” for many years bara Ellestad, Judge Ryan Toone, Merlin now in spite of the fact that it is difficult Hafen, Karl Gustaveson, Mark Wein- to make the time for the instruction of rich, Mayo Vitela, Maureen Kuntze, Si- the program. mon Irvin-Vitela, and Gayle Vitela. The fifth grade teachers Kelle Sud- Also acting as a judge was Jayne Mal- weeks, Arica Cook, and Lucy Wein- orni, K-12 Social Studies Coordinator for rich all agreed that the program was the Clark County School District. Many very beneficial for their students. The other parents and volunteers helped teachers also noted that they would make the event meaningful and success- not be able to participate in this pro- ful for the students. gram without the support of Principal The students began their part of the Christopher Jenkins and the rest of the formal program by singing “The Star school staff. Spangled Banner” and “God Bless the The fifth graders learned a lot and U.S.A.” led by Lynette Leavitt, the JL appreciated the help of the judges who Bowler music teacher. came. Lazarus Hecht said, “One thing Selected students led the assembly I liked was I felt I was part of govern- in the Pledge of Allegiance and then ment.” Gael Godinez observed, “We a different group of students directed learned about the purpose of govern- the reciting of the preamble to the con- ment, that it protects our life, liberty, and stitution as a group before their indi- property. When we pick a government vidual unit presentations began. After we protect self-interest.” Arlett Salazar all the unit presentations were over, said, “If people don’t participate in their Jeff McKenna addressed the whole government when they have a chance, group, exhorting them to continue to they shouldn’t be complaining of what show civic virtue and to always cel- the government decides.” 4B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 24, 2018 God has not forgotten CALENDAR

Remember is a powerful word. As be- creatures on This week, more than 600 golfers When: 11 a.m. lievers in Jesus Christ we’re commanded the Ark, and will descend on Mesquite for the sec- Info: 702-346-5224 to remember the Lord and what He’s made a cov- ond largest handicapped amateur Desert Dames Luncheon done for us. enant with tournament in the nation, Mesquite Where: Eureka Casino, Grand Ball The Psalmist said, “I will remember Noah never Amateur. Room, 275 Mesa Blvd. the works of the Lord; surely I will re- to destroy the The 16th Annual Mesquite Amateur, When: noon member Your wonders of old” (Psalm earth again a five-day 54-hole, net, stroke play Info: 702-345-3477 77:11). by way of a tournament, takes place from May 28 Teen Scene We also use the word “remember” flood, and He through June 1. Where: Mesquite Library Tempo- when we ask God to remember His set a rainbow The Mesquite Amateur, hosted by rary Location, 150 N. Yucca St. promises and help us in our time of need. in the sky to Mesquite Gaming, serves as a summer When: 3:30 p.m. Samson’s prayed, “O Lord God, re- dennis Lee remind us of getaway for hundreds of amateur golf- Info: 702-346-5224 member me, I pray! Strengthen me, I religion His promise. ers, not only around the United States, Mark Preston pray, just this once” (Judges 16:28). And No matter but the world. Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 the thief on the cross said, “Lord, re- what we may be going through, wheth- Thirty-eight U.S. states are repre- W. Mesquite Blvd. member me when You come into Your er it is feeling forgotten, down, and de- sented in this year’s tournament, and When: 8:30 p.m. kingdom” (Luke 23:42). jected, or whether we’re suffering from there are 12 foreign competitors travel- Info: www.casablancaresort.com But the most powerful use of the word an illness or disease, what we need to ing from as far as Thailand. The tour- “remember” is when God says that He remember is that God remembers His nament continues to attract a wide St a urday, May 26 remembers us and His covenant prom- promises. range of players, from the oldest male FC Mesquite Soccer ises towards us. Promises like He will never leave us participant at 90 years old, to the 130 Where: Mesquite Sports and Events “Then God remembered Noah, and nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), or Jesus’ female participants, including last Complex, 1635 World Champion Way every living thing … (saying) ‘I will re- promise that He will be with us to the year’s champion Gigi Higgins of Cape When: Call for times member My covenant which is between end (Matthew 28:20). Coral, Fla. Info: www.mesquitenv.gov/events Me and you and every living creature of And so today remember that God re- Community involvement is essential Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers- all flesh … The rainbow shall be in the members you and that He will be there each year for the Mesquite Amateur, Tribute to ZZ Top cloud, and I will look on it to remember for you through thick and think. and this year more than 60 local Mes- Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 the everlasting covenant between God This Sunday at 10 a.m. we’ll be having quite volunteers will be assisting with W. Mesquite Blvd. and every living creature of all flesh that a special Memorial Day service remem- tournament. Their work and dedica- When: 8:30 p.m. is on the earth’” (Genesis 8:1; 9:15-16) bering the one who died for our freedom. tion during the week of this tourna- Info: www.casablancaresort.com God had just finished His judgment ment help create an amazing experi- against humanity’s wickedness and Pastor Dennis Lee is the senior pastor of Living ence for all participants. Sun day, May 27 the flood He sent upon the earth. And Waters Fellowship located at 211 West 1st South Memorial Day Services will be FC Mesquite Soccer it says God remembered Noah and the behind Ace Hardware. held Monday, May 28, 7:45 a.m. at Vet- Where: Mesquite Sports and Events erans Park. Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Memorial Day was created to honor When: Call for times those who paid the ultimate price to Info: www.mesquitenv.gov/events ensure our freedom. Be sure to send all your events to ter- Mo nday, May 28 [email protected] so we can let all of Memorial Day Services Mesquite know what’s going on. 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VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH class of 2018 2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS:

Advanced Honors Graduates Salutatorian Award Students receive a Certificate and Medal Rachel Cook Students are require d to fulfill 12 Honors Classes + Unweighted GPA 3.25 and Weighted GPA 3.85 Valedictorian Awards Calee Clem Paola Cole Shandon Hayden Jailyn Dallan Emily Noah Joshua Abott Logan Felix Dak ota Munford Soriano Steinberg Stiner Stottern Suarez Tanner Teerlink Terwiske Kameron Cox Amelia Alejos Chelsy Goldtooth Mercedes Murguia Kallie Graves Hakan Anderson Jacklyn Gomez-Vega Maurice Perkins Talia Hansen Jessica Barnum Kallie Graves Edward Ponce Makenzie Leishman Vanessa Cabrales Talia Hansen Yamilet Sanchez-Banuelos Markell Ludvigson Nathanael Cannon Megan Hartwell Brandon Smith Shandon Stiner Madison Cheney Nathan Hulet Shandon Stiner Taylor Waite Calee Clem Jaiden Juan Kylee Tobler Kari Wakefield Rachel Cook Laren Leavitt Viviana Vega-Archuleta Kameron Cox Makenzie Leishman Melissa Vidal Taylor Waite VVHS Principal’s Scholarship Rachel Fails Markell Ludvigson Kari Wakefield Adam Neecie Kylee Joshua Duncan Roberto Anthony Viviana — $250 each — Teschner Thompson Tobler Tran Trotter Tut Valk Vega-Archuleta Ashlee Faught Madelin Mitchell (Same list as above) Free drinks at Advanced Diplomas The Splash Pad Students receive a Certificate and Green and Gold Rope for 2018 VVHS Students must have 24 credits + 3 Sciences + 4 Math + 1 Additional Arts/Humanities and 3.25 Unweighted GPA graduating seniors Daniel Aguilar Julieta Hermosillo Jesus Navarro-Gonzalez Neecie Thompson Trevor Anderson Tristan Hoff Kathleen Newman Destiny Rowden Michelle Melissa Emmanuel Cecilia Taylor Waite If you’re a 2018 graduating senior from Virgin LaRea Atkinson Jacquelyn Hughes Amy Nguyen Velez Vidal Villarreal Wahl Valley High School, stop on by The Splash Pad, Taylor Barnum Logan Humphries Savannah Price give them your name and pick up your free Me- dium drink. Nichole Brown Easton Jensoen Karen Ramirez Karen Fielding, Mesquite resident, would like to Kinlee Clark Hayden Johnson Sarah Rappleye congratulate you on your accomplishments and by doing so, would like to buy you a drink. Oscar Colmenero Honney Joseph-Kidd Savannah Robinson The Splash Pad is located at 272 W. Mesquite Alyson Cook Kitana Lopez Tennille Salinas Blvd. and is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. Angel DeSantiago Kelsie Mendez Paola Soriano to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Sun- days. Victoria Goodsell Kaci Mickelson Emily Teerlink This offer is available from May 24 until June 30. Rafael Guillen Timothy Moeai Noah Terwiske Morgan Hafen Jacob Musser Adam Teschner

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2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS:

Advanced Honors Graduates Salutatorian Award Students receive a Certificate and Medal Rachel Cook Students are require d to fulfill 12 Honors Classes + Unweighted GPA 3.25 and Weighted GPA 3.85 Valedictorian Awards Calee Clem Joshua Abott Logan Felix Dak ota Munford Kameron Cox Amelia Alejos Chelsy Goldtooth Mercedes Murguia Kallie Graves Hakan Anderson Jacklyn Gomez-Vega Maurice Perkins Talia Hansen Jessica Barnum Kallie Graves Edward Ponce Makenzie Leishman Vanessa Cabrales Talia Hansen Yamilet Sanchez-Banuelos Markell Ludvigson Nathanael Cannon Megan Hartwell Brandon Smith Shandon Stiner Madison Cheney Nathan Hulet Shandon Stiner Taylor Waite Calee Clem Jaiden Juan Kylee Tobler Kari Wakefield Rachel Cook Laren Leavitt Viviana Vega-Archuleta Kameron Cox Makenzie Leishman Melissa Vidal Taylor Waite VVHS Principal’s Scholarship Rachel Fails Markell Ludvigson Kari Wakefield — $250 each — Ashlee Faught Madelin Mitchell (Same list as above)

Advanced Diplomas Students receive a Certificate and Green and Gold Rope Students must have 24 credits + 3 Sciences + 4 Math + 1 Additional Arts/Humanities and 3.25 Unweighted GPA

Daniel Aguilar Julieta Hermosillo Jesus Navarro-Gonzalez Neecie Thompson Trevor Anderson Tristan Hoff Kathleen Newman Destiny Rowden LaRea Atkinson Jacquelyn Hughes Amy Nguyen Taylor Barnum Logan Humphries Savannah Price Nichole Brown Easton Jensoen Karen Ramirez Kinlee Clark Hayden Johnson Sarah Rappleye Oscar Colmenero Honney Joseph-Kidd Savannah Robinson Alyson Cook Kitana Lopez Tennille Salinas Angel DeSantiago Kelsie Mendez Paola Soriano Victoria Goodsell Kaci Mickelson Emily Teerlink Rafael Guillen Timothy Moeai Noah Terwiske Morgan Hafen Jacob Musser Adam Teschner Katy Zuniga 12AA MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 24, 2018

2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS:

3.7 GPA Graduates Block V Awards Honors Society Woods Students receive Certificates and Green and White Rope Students must achieve 75 points Students Receive Multiple Medallions and Cerificate Dakota Munford Students maintain a 3.7 GPA thorough out School Year through leadership and Logan Felix extracurricular activities Amelia Alejos Yamilet Sanchez Amy Nguyen Jessica Barnum Edward Ponce Talia Hansen Vanessa Caberales Jacklyn Gomez-Vega Emily Teerlink Agriculture/FFA Nathanael Cannon Yamilet Sanchez-Banuelos Jaiden Juan Josh Abbot Kinlee Clark Shandon Stiner Hayden Johnson Rachel Cook Rachel Cook Shandon Stiner Kitana Lopez Daniel Aguilar Oscar Colmenero Talia Hansen Melissa Vidal Rachel Fails Melissa Vidal Madelin Mitc hell Calee Clem Rachel Fails Makenzie Leishman Honney Joseph-Kidd Band Chelsy Goldtooth Kari Wakefield Jacob Musser Oscar Colmenero Ashlee Faught Markell Ludvigson Taylor Waite Kelsie Mendez Rafael Guillen Nichole Brown Karen Ramirez Kameron Cox Tennile Salinas Madelin Mitchell Lauren Leavitt Honney Joseph-Kidd Calee Clem Ty Smith Emily Teerlink Rachel Fails Chelsy Goldtooth Mercedes Murguia Kari Wakefield All Around Musician Makenzie Leishman Kameron Cox Taylor Waite Logan Felix Jaiden Juan Markell Ludvigson Shlee Fauht Jacklyn Gomez Mercedes Murguia Kallie Graves Victoria Goodsell Theatre Kallies Grave Skills USA Rachel Cook Burgundy Hall Mercedes Murguia Logan Felix Oscar Wesley Praxzen Victoria Goodsell Talia Hansen Cade Anderson Dakota Munford Brogan Bingham Advanced Placement Students AP Teachers MaKenzie Leishman Tyler Parker Computer Technology Students receive a Purple and Gold Rope and Certificate Kitana Lopez Honney Joseph-Kidd Students must score a 3 or higher on the test or a senior who has Markell Ludvigson maintained a B throughout the year Kelsie Mendez Fine Arts Madelin Mitchell Talia Hansen Kallie Graves Makenzie Leishman Calee Clem Dakota Munford Taylor Waite Madelin Mitchell Megan Hartwell The Clifford Hughes National Merit Scholar Mercedes Murguia Culinary Mercedes Murguia Savannah Price Honney Joseph-Kidd Principal Achievement Finalist Recognition Jacob Musser Joshua Lin Markell Ludvigson Hayden Johsnon Kitana Lopez Scholarship Scored in top 1% Sarah Rappleye Jada Inghram Kathleen Newman Talia Hansen Edward Ponce $250 in the nation Shandi Stiner Noah Terwiske Kari Wakefield Dakota Munford Cecilia Wahl Emily Teerlink Tennille Salinas Kameron Cox Logan Felix Easton Jensen Michelle Velez Nathan Cannon Ashlee Faught Employee Skills (JAG) Melissa Vidal Sadie Harmon Josh Abbott Chelsey Goldtooth Taylor Waite Lauren Leavitt Shandi Stiner Kari Wakefield Jayden Perkins Rachel Cook Auto Rachel Fails Trevor Anderson Nathan Cannon Amelia Alejos Cade Anderson Congratulations Kameron Cox Jessica Barnum Oscar Colmenero Brogan Bingham Class of 2018 12AA The Week of May 24, 2018The Week of May 24, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 13AA

2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS:

3.7 GPA Graduates Block V Awards Honors Society Woods Students receive Certificates and Green and White Rope Students must achieve 75 points Students Receive Multiple Medallions and Cerificate Dakota Munford Students maintain a 3.7 GPA thorough out School Year through leadership and Logan Felix extracurricular activities Amelia Alejos Yamilet Sanchez Amy Nguyen Jessica Barnum Edward Ponce Talia Hansen Vanessa Caberales Jacklyn Gomez-Vega Emily Teerlink Agriculture/FFA Nathanael Cannon Yamilet Sanchez-Banuelos Jaiden Juan Josh Abbot Kinlee Clark Shandon Stiner Hayden Johnson Rachel Cook Rachel Cook Shandon Stiner Kitana Lopez Daniel Aguilar Oscar Colmenero Talia Hansen Melissa Vidal Rachel Fails Melissa Vidal Madelin Mitc hell Calee Clem Rachel Fails Makenzie Leishman Honney Joseph-Kidd Band Chelsy Goldtooth Kari Wakefield Jacob Musser Oscar Colmenero Ashlee Faught Markell Ludvigson Taylor Waite Kelsie Mendez Rafael Guillen Nichole Brown Karen Ramirez Kameron Cox Tennile Salinas Madelin Mitchell Lauren Leavitt Honney Joseph-Kidd Calee Clem Ty Smith Emily Teerlink Rachel Fails Chelsy Goldtooth Mercedes Murguia Kari Wakefield All Around Musician Makenzie Leishman Kameron Cox Taylor Waite Logan Felix Jaiden Juan Markell Ludvigson Shlee Fauht Jacklyn Gomez Mercedes Murguia Kallie Graves Victoria Goodsell Theatre Kallies Grave Skills USA Rachel Cook Burgundy Hall Mercedes Murguia Logan Felix Oscar Wesley Praxzen Victoria Goodsell Talia Hansen Cade Anderson Dakota Munford Brogan Bingham Advanced Placement Students AP Teachers MaKenzie Leishman Tyler Parker Computer Technology Students receive a Purple and Gold Rope and Certificate Kitana Lopez Honney Joseph-Kidd Students must score a 3 or higher on the test or a senior who has Markell Ludvigson maintained a B throughout the year Kelsie Mendez Fine Arts Madelin Mitchell Talia Hansen Kallie Graves Makenzie Leishman Calee Clem Dakota Munford Taylor Waite Madelin Mitchell Megan Hartwell The Clifford Hughes National Merit Scholar Mercedes Murguia Culinary Mercedes Murguia Savannah Price Honney Joseph-Kidd Principal Achievement Finalist Recognition Jacob Musser Joshua Lin Markell Ludvigson Hayden Johsnon Kitana Lopez Scholarship Scored in top 1% Sarah Rappleye Jada Inghram Kathleen Newman Talia Hansen Edward Ponce $250 in the nation Shandi Stiner Noah Terwiske Kari Wakefield Dakota Munford Cecilia Wahl Emily Teerlink Tennille Salinas Kameron Cox Logan Felix Easton Jensen Michelle Velez Nathan Cannon Ashlee Faught Employee Skills (JAG) Melissa Vidal Sadie Harmon Josh Abbott Chelsey Goldtooth Taylor Waite Lauren Leavitt Shandi Stiner Kari Wakefield Jayden Perkins Rachel Cook Auto Rachel Fails Trevor Anderson Nathan Cannon Amelia Alejos Cade Anderson Congratulations Kameron Cox Jessica Barnum Oscar Colmenero Brogan Bingham Class of 2018 14AA MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 24, 2018

2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS: Beaver Dam High School Graduation Candidates 2018 Athletes of the Year Clark County Firefighters Local Union 1908 Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship — $500 Ceremony on Friday, May 25 at 5 p.m. Salutatorian Valedictorian Kallie Graves Tennille Salinas Andrew Alexander Guimond Danielle Garlick

2018 NIAA Southern Nevada State Elks Association — $1,000 Top Ten Student Athletes Taylor Waite Markell Ludvigson NV Energy Powerful Partnership — $1,000 United States Air Force Kari Wakefield Top Math Student Kameron Michael Cox Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra — $1,000 Emmanuel Avila Alicia Berenice Beltran Leticia Hildelisa Beltran Mendoza Kyla S. Bovard Shelby Diana Draper United States Air Force Kitana Lopez Top Science Student Taylor KcKenna Waite

Beaver Dam awards

Bianka Garcia Isabella Maria Gonzalez Pirelli Gray Carmon Camron Hammond Alejandro Hernandez Matthew Randall Horner By Teri Nehrenz MLN Beaver Dam High Beaver Dam High School held its student Scbool ho nored award ceremony on Wednesday, May 16. All three graduating students were recognized for their outstand- candidates, Alecia ing achievements and contributions. Seniors Betran, Shelby were recognized for the accomplishments of Draper and Isabel- their senior year. la Gonzalez. They Silver Awards for GPAs of 3.50 to 3.74 went were awarded to Graduating Candidates, Matthew Horner, certificates for Perla Mancha and Brenda Miramontes. their outstanding GPA of 4.0 and Gold with Distinction Cer- leadership in stu- Orion Christopher Knapp Jeanette Lopez-Salazar Hortencia Evelyn Madrigal Avila Perla Mancha Brenda Miramontes Yesenia M. Ortega tificates were presented to Danielle Garlick dent government. and Andrew Guimond. Danielle Garlick seemed to walk away Teri Nehrenz with the bulk of the senior awards; she also received the Twelfth Grade Science Award, Yearbook Journalism Outstand- Beside the plethora of awards, Garlick also Yesenia Ortega and Leticia Beltran received ing Student Award, Senior Student Career received the Mesquite Rotary Scholarship in the Superintendent’s Award. Award, Twelfth Grade English Language the amount of $500. Dixie Power Company’s Youth Leadership Arts Award, Twelfth Grade Mathematics Leticia Beltran also received a Twelfth Challenge Scholarship was awarded to Kyla Award and the outstanding achievement of Grade Mathematics Award. Bovard. being named the Class of 2018 Valedictorian. A Special Graduation Award was present- Graduation ceremonies will be held at the Andrew Guimond was named Class of 2018 ed to Moises Martinez Beaver Dam Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, Liliana Moreno Salas Adrian Miguel Salazar Giovanna Lizeth Santos Grajeda Braylee Sorensen Esther Valencia Salutatorian. The Principal’s Award was presented to May 25 at 5 p.m. 14AA The Week of May 24, 2018The Week of May 24, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 15AA

2018 VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD RECIPIENTS: Beaver Dam High School Graduation Candidates 2018 Athletes of the Year Clark County Firefighters Local Union 1908 Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship — $500 Ceremony on Friday, May 25 at 5 p.m. Salutatorian Valedictorian Kallie Graves Tennille Salinas Andrew Alexander Guimond Danielle Garlick

2018 NIAA Southern Nevada State Elks Association — $1,000 Top Ten Student Athletes Taylor Waite Markell Ludvigson NV Energy Powerful Partnership — $1,000 United States Air Force Kari Wakefield Top Math Student Kameron Michael Cox Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra — $1,000 Emmanuel Avila Alicia Berenice Beltran Leticia Hildelisa Beltran Mendoza Kyla S. Bovard Shelby Diana Draper United States Air Force Kitana Lopez Top Science Student Taylor KcKenna Waite

Bianka Garcia Isabella Maria Gonzalez Pirelli Gray Carmon Camron Hammond Alejandro Hernandez Matthew Randall Horner

Orion Christopher Knapp Jeanette Lopez-Salazar Hortencia Evelyn Madrigal Avila Perla Mancha Brenda Miramontes Yesenia M. Ortega

Liliana Moreno Salas Adrian Miguel Salazar Giovanna Lizeth Santos Grajeda Braylee Sorensen Esther Valencia 16AA MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 24, 2018

We would like to congratulate the Class of 2018

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