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VVWD Board Youth group performs ‘Lion King’ approves projects By BOBBIE GREEN to improve system The Progress weak points The Virgin Valley Theater Group (VVTG) held the first ses- By VERNON ROBISON sion of its Youth Summer Theatre The Progress Camp last week for high school and middle school participants. The Virgin Valley Water Dis- A week of rigorous rehearsals trict (VVWD) Board of Directors for the young cast yielded two got the ball rolling last week on impressive performances of The a number of projects that will Lion King on Saturday, June 19. proactively address aging infra- The Youth Summer Theatre structure and weak spots in the Camp was supposed to have VVWD distribution system. gotten off the ground last year. At a meeting held on Tuesday, It was the brainchild of Beaver June 15, the board approved more Dam High School Drama teacher than $250,000 for design and en- Wende Wolfe-Killinger, who also gineering work on three different serves on the board of VVTG. projects at various points in the She has organized and led per- system. forming arts camps in other states Perhaps most pressing was a where she has lived and wanted BOBBIE GREEN / The Progress proposal to award engineering The cast of the VVTG Summer Youth Camp takes a final curtain call following their first performance of The services on a project to replace See Theatre on page 6A Lion King on Saturday afternoon. major water distribution lines at the vital intersection of Pioneer Blvd and Falcon Ridge Parkway. The agenda item was for the board to consider awarding de- Library program brings back the magic sign services on the project to St. By NICK YAMASHITA The audience was so big that George firm, Civil Science Infra- the library staff had to keep add- structure, in an amount not to ex- The Progress ing chairs to make accommoda- ceed $97,800. This would include The Moapa Valley Library tions for more than 200 children overseeing engineering design as branch kicked off the summer and parents. well as bid and construction for with a little magic last week. On The children were excited and the project. The actual construc- Tuesday, June 15, Las Vegas Ma- parents were glad to be able to tion on the project is expected gician Adam London performed take their kids back to activities to be part of the fiscal year 2023 for the Moapa Valley kids and and have time to socialize with budget. parents at the Old Logandale friends. VVWD General Manager School. It was London’s 4th year The show was scheduled at Kevin Phillips explained that this performing for the local library. the Old Logandale School due to project involved an area identi- After a year without any library the lack of space at the Library fied as critical infrastructure for summer programs, the communi- in Overton. Even then the large the district. The area currently ty gave a solid showing for this auditorium was almost filled up has 16-inch distribution lines first performance of the 2021 completely with attendance. running both east-west and north- summer season. The show was interactive with south through the intersection. The PVC pipe installed there is “It was so good to be here!” NICK YAMASHITA/ The Progress the crowd, with kids being called stated London. “I think this was A local youngster helps magician Adam London with a card trick up to help London. He even known to be faulty, having low the biggest turnout I have had so during a performance London did for the Moapa Valley Library branch manufacturing standards. The far for the library program.” held at the Old Logandale School. See Magic on page 7A district has had trouble with that same pipe product in other places of its system, Phillips said. In addition, many years ago when earthwork for that area Good Samaritans rescue dogs, help owner was completed for development, the existing grade was raised ap- By NICK YAMASHITA North Shore Rd., just before the cerned citizens continued search- proximately 20 feet. However, Lake Mead Entry Station. Ma- ing for quite some time with no the pipeline was never raised, The Progress haney said that she was pressed luck. Phillips explained. Rather the What started last week as a post for time, on the way to the airport Finally, a couple of the volun- pipe was just buried at a depth of on social media, triggered one of and so couldn’t top to pick them teers made contact with a man greater than 20 feet making it dif- the most extensive animal rescue up. So she posted a notice to so- residing out there in an RV with ficult for crews to access. efforts for the Moapa Valley com- cial media which explained the several dogs that looked dis- Finally, Phillips added that this munity on Tuesday, June 15. And urgent situation and said, “Hope tressed. area just happens to be one of the it resulted in helping a homeless someone goes out and gets them After talking with the man, highest water pressure zones in man who was in distress. please.” they learned that he is homeless the entire VVWD system at 160 During the hottest week in Within minutes, the entire from Maine and had 25 dogs in psi. eighty years for southern Neva- area near the gate to Lake Mead his possession. There was no wa- “If we had one of those 20-foot da and already in the 90-degree National Recreation Area was ter, no air conditioning, and lit- sections of pipe come unzipped range, Logandale resident Marie teeming with local residents who One of more than two dozen dogs tle resources for the animals, let under that intersection it would Mahaney saw something disturb- had seen the post and were deter- rescued last week in the desert alone the man. create a really big hole for us to ing on her way to the airport. She mined to help the puppies. With south of Overton. This one’s name A non-profit animal rescue with deal with,” Phillips said. “We noticed that someone had appar- temperatures headed into triple is Logan after the town of Logan- have every imaginable utility in ently dropped three puppies on digits that day, the crew of con- dale. See Rescue on page 3A that intersection including South- west Gas, the sewer line, communication lines. It would take out that intersection for quite a while Public art brightens cityscape in Mesquite and create all kinds of problems.” Board members expressed nated by Salt Lake City artist Ra- By VERNON ROBISON concern about this area posing a chelle Knight, depicted scenes of particularly concerning problem. The Progress cultivating, growing and harvest- “This one is the project that gives What was once a drab electrical ing the Virgin Valley’s first cash me a little bit of heartburn when- utility box became a brightly-col- crop: cotton. ever I think about it,” said VVWD ored work of public art last week “In these works, I wanted to Board Chair Ben Davis. “Every on the corner of Pioneer Blvd and tap in to the early agricultural time we talk about it, I just want Mesa Blvd in Mesquite. heritage of this community,” said to say: ‘Please! Be good and hold About thirty people braved the Knight. “And it was the idea of tight until we get you fixed!’” late afternoon heat on Friday eve- growing cotton in this area that VVWD Board member Randy ning, June 18 to experience a spe- brought those first pioneer settlers Laub emphasized the importance cial unveiling ceremony in front here.” of the district working with the of the Eureka Resort. Knight has created about a half City on the project and keeping The metal utility box, just off dozen different illustrations to be city staffers and emergency ser- the sidewalk at that location, was used in similar utility box wraps vices personnel in the loop on initially covered in a blue tarp in Mesquite. Each of them show what is planned. awaiting the unveiling. Two Mes- an aspect of the agricultural her- “I think that as this project quite Showgirls were on hand to itage of the community. They in- VERNON ROBISON / The Progress grows legs and goes into design remove the covering revealing Community members applaud as the Mesquite Showgirls pull the veil clude scenes of grape vineyards, that it is pretty imperative that we a vibrant artwork that had been off of a new public artwork installed on an electrical utility box in front pomegranate orchards, sunflower need to work with the City on it as applied to the box using a vinyl of the Eureka Resort in Mesquite. This is the first of a series of such art crops and more. far as timing and what-not,” Laub wrap process. which will be installed in the City, through the efforts of the recently The artwork for the project, do- established MPAC organization. See Art on page 5A See VVWD on page 7A

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By MAGGIE MCMURRAY Moapa Valley Progress The new incoming officers of the Moapa Valley FFA Chapter are already preparing for the upcoming school year. They recently spent a day learning about their new responsibilities, becoming better communicators, and planning a lot of fun activities for the upcoming year. The new officers met at the MVHS Ag Farm bright and early on Monday, June 14, with adviser Denise O’Toole where they enjoyed breakfast together and then jumped right in to working. MAGGIE MCMURRAY/ The Progress They met with Moapa Val- The incoming officers of the Moapa Valley FFA chapter met atthe ley High School principal Hal MVHS Ag Farm last week for a leadership retreat. Pictured l to r are Mortensen for some training Brock Eastman, Andi Weber, Emily Matheson, Shaylee Adams, Sophia in effective communication. Rowley Iain McMurray, Taytum Yardley and Miriam Werner. Mortensen stressed that in order to communicate effectively, the began brainstorming activities in In addition to Adams, this speaker had to paint a picture many different areas of develop- year’s officer team consists of with words that the listener could ment, including promoting agri- Andi Webber, vice-president; clearly see. cultural awareness, raising agri- Taytum Yardley, secretary; Iain To help the kids understand cultural literacy, and leadership McMurray, treasurer; Miriam more clearly, he did an activity development. They also planned Werner, historian; Sophia Row- MARY BUNDY with them where the kids split into to reinstate some community fa- ley, reporter; Brock Eastman, “The Medicare Mary” pairs, each with an identical set of vorites like the annual pumpkin sentinel; and Layla Moncrief, so- objects. A board was placed be- and melon patch fundraiser and cial media specialist. Last year’s tween each pair so they couldn’t Farm Days, as well as a livestock president, Emily Matheson, is see each other. Then one of the clinic and other fun FFA chapter also staying on as the student ad- kids arranged their set of objects parties and events. viser for the team. 702-544-2295 in a pattern in front of them. The After a lunch of hamburg- or twist came when the one with the ers, grilled by farm manager Get The Word Out! objects arranged then attempted Kevin O’Toole, the group had a 435-429-9490 to instruct their partner to arrange team-building activity where they their set of objects to match, only went swimming to bond more as Call Medicare Supplement friends and to cool off in the sum- by following verbal instructions Advantage Health Plans and descriptions given. It proved mer heat. All the officers enjoyed “Medicare Mary” Life Insurance to be both difficult and, at times, this activity and all went home even hilarious. The officers said energized and excited about the Drop in Monday's at: they learned a lot about commu- upcoming year. TODAY! 280 S. Moapa Valley Blvd. nication and gained important “I think the officer retreat was Overton (Pack CPA Building) insight on how to be clear and ac- a really great way for our team to get together and have some fun Licensed in: AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, and WY curate in what they say. ADVERTISE IN One of the primary purposes of while getting some work done,” www.themedicaremary.com the day was to plan activities for said newly inducted chapter pres- the upcoming year that would be ident Shaylee Adams. “The activ- both fun and educational for the ities we planned for the upcoming www.mvprogress.com chapter and the community. They year are looking like a blast!” CALL 702-397-6246

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Call today for a tour! 702-279-5841 780 Second South St. Mesquite, NV The PROGRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 3A Mesquite Elks Club honors U.S. Flag at special ceremony Union in 1777. The presentation presented by Elk members, police sang a song along with a short included the first thirteen Stars and firefighters, Mesquite Show video about the flag. and Stripes flag as flown over Girls and two cute granddaugh- The poem, “I Am Old Glory” Fort Schuyler on August 3, 1777 ters of an Elk member. Ensley was recited by former Marine and on through to the current fifty Haar 8-years and Lucy Oster- Dan Coleman. “The Flag has stars and thirteen stripes of today. miller, 10-years old were thrilled been part of my life ever since I Weiland told about each flag when asked to help carry flags. was a kid, I am proud of it,” Cole- as they were singly carried and Elk Member Janet McDonald man said.

BOBBIE GREEN / The Progress Flagbearers included Mesquite Police, Firefighters, Mesquite Show Girls, Elks Club members and more at a special Flag Day ceremony held by the Mesquite Elks Lodge #2811 on Monday, June 14. By BOBBIE GREEN briefly reminding attendees that the Elks Club is the only nation- The Progress al organization mandated by its The Mesquite Elks Lodge by-laws to observe and honor the #2811 held its annual Flag Day nations flag on Flag Day. This tra- ceremony on Monday, June 14 at dition began in 1904. At that time, Mesquite City Hall. This year’s each of the Elks Lodges held its program was held indoors at own annual observance of the City Hall due to the extreme hot flag. But in 1942 President Harry weather outside. Truman made June 14, National The service was attended by Flag Day. the Mesquite Mayor Al Litman, Last week’s ceremony was led members of city staff, members by Chris Weiland, Exalted Ruler of Mesquite Police Department of the Mesquite Elks Lodge. An and Mesquite Fire and Rescue honor guard made up of police Department, the Veterans of and firefighters presented the Foreign Wars members and the flags. The VFW Honor Guard American Legion and local citi- also presented flags. zens. The annual observance by the “This is the largest attendance Elks includes a presentation and I have seen in the past 16 years,” display of eight flags that make said Mayor Litman. “All of the up the history of the flag. Starting Elks are extremely proud, and the with the Pine Tree Flag adopted in City of Mesquite is just as proud.” 1775, the Snake Flag in 1776, the Litman addressed the crowd Continental Colors and the Grand

for Animals. “We can make sure Rescue they are spayed and neutered and from page 1A taken care of. We are also work- friends in Overton was mobilized ing with the owner of the dogs, to begin helping the dogs. And so we can get them in proper and community members stepped up better situations.” to help the man to make his situa- Greisen also talked about how tion more livable. busy that the organization and its The community stepped up volunteers are during this season through local residents and of the year. through are church organiza- “We had an additional 99 dogs tions to help the man, providing taken in during the last weekend, him with a couple of small RVs mainly due to heat rescues,” stat- for shelter, gasoline for his gen- ed Greisen. “It is a busy time for erator, food and dog food. An air us. We spent a pretty penny on conditioning unit was donated this rescue but it is worth it for the to the man by Dan and Kandice lives of the dogs.” Raymond, and a small portable Greisen said that there was still unit was provided by the rescue a lot to do concerning the dogs organization. found last week in the Moapa The man had a couple of used Valley desert. vehicles but some of the compo- “We are not done,” she said. nents had broken down and are in We are still working on getting need of repairs. He did receive the situation as close to compli- a bicycle for transportation and ance as possible.” some items for repairing the bike Greisen was grateful to those if needed. who helped out with this rescue The Nevada Voters for Ani- and will continue to provide ser- mals rescue arrived on the scene vices as the rescue mission con- and immediately went to work tinues. on getting permission to take the “I really could not have done animals from the man in ques- anything without the volunteers tion. After hours, the organization like Renan, Jasmine, and Bran- was able to get 11 dogs rescued, dy,” she said. “Also, the com- a couple of other dogs adopted munity members who helped, by community members, several the Las Vegas Dog Resort who children’s swimming pools do- helped provide proper shelter nated with water and other items for the animals. Thank you all so to help the dogs. much.” “It was a hard situation but we The Nevada Voters for Ani- were so glad we were able to help mals is always in need of sup- make the rescue of several of the plies, monetary donations, and dogs and provide veterinary care more. For more information, call for them,” said Gina Greisen, (702) 660-8970. President of the Nevada Voters NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of the Beaver Dam Water Improvement District will hold a public hearing to receive comments on it’s proposed Fiscal Year (2021-2022) revenue and expense estimates. July 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. (AZ time). Meeting to be held at the Fitzgerald residence, 3392 Park Drive, Beaver Dam, Arizona. A budget of $14,220.00 is proposed. No new tax levies or change to service fees are proposed. Immediately following the hearing the Board will convene a special meeting to consider adopting the estimates as it Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. A copy of this public notice may be obtained by logging onto (www.beaverdameast.info) Opinion Section A • Page 4 Wednesday, June 23, 2021 The PROGRESS No One Asked Me But... By DR. LARRY MOSES that no foreign power interfere One of the most interesting with our elections through the use news clips from the press con- No one asked me but… Pres- of Facebook, Twitter, or any oth- ference with President Putin ident Biden has just completed er social media? We are a nation came from a response to the only his first overseas trip to meet with that manipulates the governments American reporter allowed to ask our allies. He quickly overturned of other countries through the use questions of President Putin. She ex-President Trump’s “America of the CIA, economic sanctions, asked: “The list of your political First” stand and returned America and military intervention. In Lat- opponents who are dead, impris- to its role of subservience to the in-America, we have been known oned, or jailed is long ... and you consensus of the leaders of the G7 to actually overthrow legitimate have now prevented anyone who democracies, NATO leaders, and governments with which we do supports Alexey Navalny to run the European Union officials. not agree. for office, so my question is, Mr. He also met with the Presi- The United States maintains a President, what are you so afraid Time to gear up for our 2021 Celebration! dent of Russia, Vladimir Putin. military of over one and half mil- of?” He has in the past called Putin a lion Americans and deploys them Putin stated the organization killer, and a man without a soul. throughout the world to help founded by Navalny was extrem- Saturday, July 3rd I would assume based on these governments we like to stay in ist in nature and called for mass statements the meeting would not power and to support those who disorder and breaking laws. Putin Festivities begin at 7:00 a.m. be a warm and fuzzy experience. would overthrow governments then referenced Black Lives Mat- Watching the body language of we do not like. We seem to have ter protests and said there was dis- at the Clark County Fairgrounds! President Putin, I came away with accepted the philosophy that all order and destruction in the US. Volunteers and Donations welcome! the feeling that he was bored with other nations exist for the sole Putin said that Russia felt sympa- the whole experience. However, purpose of making life better for thy for the US and doesn’t want Donations for the Fireworks can be dropped off at the meeting did add to the inter- Americans. America has become such demonstrations to happen Cal’s Repair or national prestige of the Russian the colonial power we declared in Russia. Putin then invoked the President. independence from in 1776. January 6 attack on the US Cap- Clea’s Moapa Valley Realty, President Biden raised a num- We have made ourselves the itol, suggesting an equivalence Overton and Logandale locations! ber of issues with President Pu- referee in the game of govern- between the insurrectionists ar- tin including the Ransom Ware ments. Since Vietnam, we have rested for rioting and the political attacks on American oil and engaged in wars to establish pup- opponents of Putin imprisoned meat industries. President Putin, pet governments throughout the in Russia. “As for who is killing Complete Schedule will be in the 6/30/2021 Progress of course, denied any state in- world that are favorable to the whom and throwing whom in jail, volvement in the hacks. President United States. people came to the US Congress Biden then gave him a list of six- We should take a lesson from with political demands. They face teen areas that were off limits to President Putin when he saw that prison sentences of up to 20, may- Russian hackers. Why other ar- his nation’s involvement in Af- be even 25 years. They are being eas of hacking are okay, I do not ghanistan was destroying the So- called domestic terrorists. They know. viet Union he disengaged. Amer- are being accused of a number of Get Back In Motion! One of the areas that President ica needs to understand that it is other crimes.” Putin was told to avoid was Amer- not our place to get involved in A Russian court ruled last week ican elections. President Biden is every civil war in the world. We that two organizations linked to Demand the Best! sure that ex-President Trump was may very well not like the gov- Navalny are extremist groups. elected in 2016 due to Russian in- ernment ruling a foreign country The decision by the Russian Tell your physician or terference. He seems to discount but it is not our place to decide court means that members of the hospital that you want the fact that the Democratic can- what form of government any groups cannot run for office in didate for President in 2016 was country, other than ours, should upcoming elections. This was the Bounce Back even more repulsive than Donald be ruled by. Had we stayed out of very purpose of the second Dem- Trump. President Biden is also Vietnam, the country would have ocrat attempt to impeach Donald Rehabilitation sure that Russian interference been united in the late 1950’s, as Trump. Had he been convicted played no role in his election over it is today, and 53,000 American he would not have been removed Mr. Trump in 2020. soldiers would be alive today. for office as he had already been One must wonder what Presi- Let me suggest to you that removed from office by the 2020 dent Biden was alluding to when while we may not like the rebels election. If convicted he would, he indicated that the Russians in the Middle-eastern countries, by Constitution, be eliminated as must not interfere in American we need to respect the national- a candidate for President of the elections. He denies that in 2020 ism of those countries and allow United States in the 2024 elec- Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy any of the computerized election the people of the country to de- tion. This sounds similar to Pres- Speech Therapy process was attacked by Rus- cide what form of government ident Putin’s reaction to Navalny sian or any other outside agency. they will settle for. I am not that except he was successful in elim- Therefore, he must be alluding to naïve, for I realize the issue is inating his opponent where the the use of social media. not freedom for people of various Democrats were not. We might Not-for-profit provider This brings me to the question Middle-eastern countries, it is for ask: “Democrat, what are you so is how hypocritical can the Amer- oil for Americans and that makes afraid of?” ica nation be when they demand the issue even worse. Thought of the week… “Let every nation know, whether it –The views expressed on the Opinion Page are those of individual author indicated. The wishes us well or ill, that we shall Progress welcomes letters from readers expressing viewpoints on issues of general community interest. Letters for publication may be sent to [email protected] pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure JZR Communications Company, LLC the survival and the success of www.mvprogress.com liberty.” Publisher/Editor Opinion desk 702-397-6246 —President John F. Kennedy 272 W. Pioneer Blvd. Mesquite, NV 89027 Vernon Robison Email: [email protected] www.highlandmanorofmesquite.com 702-346-7666

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ager MeLisa Garcia who was in ming, said he had a similar vision forward from here,” Gault said. Word Spreads Like Art attendance at Fridays unveiling. for Mesquite. He was pleased that “I think there is so much potential from page 1A “This project enhances the land- this project was the launch point in bringing really quality artwork WILDFIRE! When you A project to install these art- scape where our equipment is lo- for MPAC. here, to beautify the public places ADVERTISE works at various utility boxes cated, while sharing the heritage “I think this is a great first start of Mesquite. Now that things are in the throughout the City is being co- of our community through beau- and I am happy to see things get- off and running finally, I look for- Moapa Valley ordinated by the Mesquite Public tiful works of art.” ting off the ground and moving ward to that becoming a reality.” PROGRESS Arts Commission (MPAC) with In the days leading up to the in- 397-6246 the help of a number of different stallation, OPD5 crews had done partners. some work on the box to clean it “We were created by the City off and prep it for the application to beautify the downtown area of the vinyl wrap. of Mesquite,” said MPAC Chair- Local business, Clark County woman Chris Picior. “We be- Printing & Mailing, was contract- gan our work in the beginning ed by MPAC to reproduce the art- of 2020, but weren’t able to get work on the vinyl wrap material, up and running until June of that and then install the wrap to the year.” box. It turned out to be an exten- Picior said that MPAC had de- sive process according to Clark cided early on that covering the County Printing & Mailing Gen- communities electric utility box- eral Manager Junior Flores. es with public artwork was a good Flores explained that the vi- first project. brantly colored artwork took a “We had a very limited budget full day to print on vehicle-grade, and we went to the Eureka who heavy duty vinyl wrap. “We used agreed to purchase this first one, the best of the best in materials plus one more located in front of to make sure that this will have a the Rising Star,” Picior said. long lifespan,” Flores said. MPAC also received a grant Then at 5:00 on Friday morn- from the Nevada Main Street ing, Flores and his crew arrived AT THE OASIS GOLF CLUB program to fund additional utili- on scene to apply the wrap to the ty box wraps, as well as several box. With all the irregular shapes other public art projects that are on the box’s surface, including underway. ventilation holes and various Of course, the utility wrap idea compartment doors which had to th wasn’t a simple project. There be left functional, it turned out to were multiple logistics that had be a painstaking process, Flores July 4 BBQ to be addressed, Picior said. said. Not least of which was that the “It took about eight hours to large metal boxes are owned by get it all wrapped,” Flores said. the Overton Power District #5 “It really did test our limits. It was Cocktails, Music & Dinner (OPD5) and they contain func- not an easy install and there are tioning high-voltage switching just elements of these boxes that equipment which is vital to the are not going to be easy.” $25 per person | Begins at 6 p.m. electricity distribution system. So MPAC has a total of 10 loca- doing anything with those boxes tions identified for similar treat- requires caution and care. ment. Flores said that he planned Picior acknowledged the OPD5 to start at the next location on Best place to view the fireworks! management for being open and Monday morning. The installa- willing to discuss the proposed tions would then continue, one by improvements to the boxes and one, throughout the latter half of working with contracted crews to June, he said. install the wrap onto the box. City Councilman George Gault “We are very excited to pro- is the visionary that pushed to get vide a canvas to Ms. Knight and the MPAC established and off thankful for the opportunity to the ground for the City. Gault, LIMITED SEATING. CALL NOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS. work alongside everyone who who was involved in public art participated in this worthy proj- and beautification in his former 702-346-0306 | 100 Palmer Lane, Mesquite ect,” said OPD5 Finance Man- hometown of Sheridan, Wyo- 6A • Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Enjoy better hearingThe again PROGRESS with our ground working with the youth first day. Auditions consisted of materials had come fromFREE anoth 2-Week- first session Trial saw aPeriod turnout of 23 Theatre in theatre productions and show reading lines from the script and er Lion King production in Las youngsters for the Lion King. from page 1A choirs. Together with help from singing “Happy Birthday.” Vegas Advancedwhich Bender Hearing had and been Balance in- SpecialistsA second carries session the most is technologically planned advanced to institute a similar program in other VVTG volunteers the two Once all the parts had been as- volvedhearing in last instruments year. 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the Scenic Tank and it is in real- The next item involved engi- process of building it, there was lips said. VVWD ly bad shape,” Phillips said. “The neering and design for another very little engineering or model- “Welcome to the good ol’ from page 1A inspector recommended that we pipeline replacement project in ing done on it, he added. days!” joked VVWD Board said. replace it sooner rather than lat- the area of Sandhill Blvd., Hill- “I’m not sure how to adequate- member Rich Bowler. Phillips acknowledged that a er.” side Drive and Canal Street. The ly capture the complicated nature “It is probably the worst fire- significant traffic management Phillips explained that the proposal was to award design of the water system over in that flow problem we have in the city plan would be a part of the proj- VVWD staff had done some services on the project to Sunrise area and how messed up it is,” right now,” Phillips continued. ect which the engineer would do. budget changes to move the tank Engineering in an amount not to Phillips told the board. “So we want to come in there and It would also be coordinated with replacement from the fiscal year exceed $50,000. Phillips said that some of the replace all of that with 8-inch line Emergency Response personnel 2023 budget where it had been Phillips explained that the valves are no longer operational, and then connect it up on Ronnie to create as little impact on those before, to the fiscal year 2022 transmission lines in that area there are high pressure lines right Way to create a loop in the system processes as possible, he said. budget instead to get it done more had also been identified as critical next to low pressure lines, and a and solve that fireflow problem.” Davis made a motion to quickly. infrastructure requiring replace- patchwork of pipe sizes run along Burrows made a motion to appprove the proposed award for Phillips said that the district ment. Canal Street including sections of award the design services con- design services. The board ap- had over $2.9 million budgeted This was a part of the VVWD 3-inch, 4-inch and 6-inch pipe. tract as proposed. The motion proved the motion with a unani- for the project with no money system put together in the 1990s, “Bless their souls, whoever put was approved with a unanimous mous vote. expended towards it thus far. The where components of the old the pipeline down Canal Street in, vote. The board also approved de- agenda item would be to begin Mesquite Farmstead system came I think they were pulling any pipe Bidding and construction on sign services to begin to replace engineering and design on the together with newer development they could find out of anywhere that project would be part of the the district’s 2 million gallon Sce- tank, and would also include bid- in the area, Phillips said. In the to kind of string that along,” Phil- fiscal year 2023 budget funding. nic Storage Tank located on the ding and construction manage- south side of Mesquite. ment services for the final project. Engineering and design work VVWD Board Member John for this project was awarded to Burrows made a motion to move Sunrise Engineering of Wash- forward with the award for the ington, Utah in the amount of project. The motion was ap- $105,000. proved with a unanimous vote of “We had an inspection done on the board.

Library District and several of the London libraries. He is still waiting on the from page 1A D to get his show going again. brought up a few parents as well. Known as one of the most fam- Moapa Valley resident Lyric ily-friendly magic acts in Vegas, Leatham was called up to have London loves to have kids as au- her wedding ring vanished. dience members. “I was amazed and blown “It is nice to be able to just have away,” said Leatham. “I was fun,” said London. “With kids, I scared I wouldn’t get my ring don’t have to deal with drunk au- back.” dience members, no alcohol, and She did get her ring back, along no 43-year-old hecklers. I can just with what some say is a woman’s chill and have a good time.” next favorite thing: chocolate. The library summer program Her ring was found inside a bag is in full swing with a Lego of peanut M&M’s. Club, Crafternoons, Preschool “I have no idea how he did Storytime, Teen Space, Summer that!” concluded Leatham. Challenges, and more. Other big Adam London has been do- events that will be held at Old ing magic since he was a child Logandale School include the We Handle a variety of services that fits the needs of our customers. and now has been doing seven Fratello Marionettes on Wednes- shows a week for seven years at day, June 30 at 11 am, and a visit • Sprinkler Repair • Palm Tree Skinning Las Vegas casinos; mainly at the from Carlos Nieto, an Anime art- D. However, last year’s pandemic ist on Wednesday, July 14. • Tree Trimming and Removal • Yard Maintenance changed a lot of that. For more information about the “It was rough,” said London. summer programs at the library “I couldn’t perform and I was visit www.lvccld.org/locations/ FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL NICK AT: worried, but I did the only thing MV/ or call (702) 397-2690. I could and spent time with my For more information on Adam OFFICE: 702-398-3529 CELL: 702-286-0083 family, especially my kids.” London visit www.ivorystar.com/ London has started performing shows/adam-london-laughter- For more information email us at: [email protected] again through the Clark County noon/.

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Golf Tournament/ MVHS grad to play college volleyball BBQ To Be Held By NICK YAMASHITA July 4th The Progress By LAURA ROBISON A 2021 Moapa Valley High School (MVHS) graduate signed The Progress a letter of commitment last week to play volleyball with Southern Independence Day in Mesquite Virginia University starting in this year will offer more than just August. On Thursday, June 17, fireworks. Local resident -Thom Jessi Frei signed the paperwork as Stark will be hosting a grand and started her new life path as a event on July 4th. The “Sum- college athlete. mertime Blues Star Spangled “I am excited for the oppor- Shamble” will feature a golf tour- tunity to go play,” stated Jessi. nament, BBQ dinner, live band “This is great and exciting!” ‘Mesquite Cafe’, dancing, and it Jessi’s mother, Lindsay, ex- will boast the best views of the pressed some hesitancy about let- fireworks. ting her child leaving the “nest.” This is Stark’s first summer in But she said she was exceptional- Mesquite. He found that many ly proud of Jessi. leave the heat to go up north to “I am excited for her, especial- a second residence. Hence there ly after last season,” Lindsay said. seems to be very little golf and “It really didn’t feel much like a social events going on during the real season with it being short- summer months. ened and with so many COVID NICK YAMASHITA/ The Progress “Since I don’t have that sec- policies and rules changing the MVHS graduate Jessi Frei (seated) signs a letter of commitment to play volleyball at Southern Virginia ond home to attend, and I thought University this fall. Also pictured l to r are MVHS Volleyball coach Mandy Matheson, as well as Jessi’s mom there might be quite a few other See Frei on page 3B and dad: Lindsay and Riley Frei. avid golfers that remain in town year round, I thought I would try to set up a fun golf tournament this summer here in Mesquite,” Stark said. Mini-car racing for kids coming to Moapa Valley Stark is not new to organizing By NICK YAMASHITA Clark County Fairgrounds. This golf tournaments. He is the cur- unpaved area will be set up as a rent president/CEO of Global The Progress race track for mini-dwarf cars, Golf Associates and subsidiary A small-car racing course is mini-modified racecars, quarter Country Club of the World incor- coming to Moapa Valley and will midget racecars, and flatkarts. porated where he has been since play host to club racing starting The track is planned to be 1/22 2001. He was the founder of In- this September. The announce- size of a standard race track. ternational Airline Aviation Golf ment came last week from local The race track will be outlined Association from 1987 to 2001 resident Jeff Hobbs, who along by bales of hay and proper bar- and has orchestrated over 300 with Henderson resident Jesse riers and signage. All races will worldwide golf tournaments for Sunter, has been working to get be organized under the Southern amateur golfers. the permissions and the permits Nevada Racing Association, the Star is now somewhat retired. needed to hold races in the Moapa regional club for these races. But he has hosted private clients Valley. “This will be a great addition to at The Masters over the past 10 “We will just be glad to be the valley,” said Hobbs. “But just years. racing,” said Hobbs during the for information, this will not be While trying to get the best rate Dan Bailey Memorial Car Show. a rental course. You have to pro- at a great golf course with an early “This is something we have been NICK YAMASHITA/ The Progress vide your own car.” shotgun start, Stark found a won- hard at work on, and we feel this Young Aeden Hobbs and Halen Sunter show off their race cars during Hobbs and Sunter explained derful live band. The Mesquite community needs.” the Dan Bailey Memorial Car Show on June 12. The boys’ dads are that the price of cars varies. Most Cafe offered to play that evening The racetrack will be locat- organizing a local racing club with a new race track venue to be con- of the cars range from $1000- to help out the venue concept. ed on the northeast corner of the structed in the Moapa Valley. $6000 to buy. However, the flat- Also at the Oasis Grille the karts can be as cheap as a couple chef has a track record of doing of hundred dollars to get. Both the very best BBQ buffet on July men know a lot about the racing 4th! That venue with the out- Prepped for National High School Finals world as both of their sons are door patio is truly the best place School Rodeo event held at the racers and champions at that. to watch the fabulous fireworks Fairgrounds in Logandale last Aeden Hobbs has been racing show that the Eureka Resort puts November. That sparked his in- for 8 years; since he was 4 years on at 9 pm that night, Stark said. terest in the sport again. old. Now considered a “profes- The golf tournament will be at “He got fired up and decid- sional” at age 13, he has multiple the Palmer Course and the Sham- ed that he wanted to ride again,” trophies to prove his skill and tal- ble Shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. Kevin said. ent. Registration deadline and pre- By the first of February, Andun Halen Sunter has been racing payment is due by Wednesday,

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VERNON ROBISON / The Progress With protective mouth gear in place, local bareback bronc rider Andun Pratt gets ready to strap in for a wild ride at a recent high school rodeo event. As second place bareback rider in Nevada, Pratt is getting ready to compete at the national level next month.

By VERNON ROBISON ten-day trip to go back there and compete,” Kevin Pratt said. “I’m The Progress a single parent these days and that A local high school rodeo ath- is a good chunk of money, so we lete is packing his bags to go to are just trying to rally the Valley the national championships in and see if folks are willing to Lincoln, Nebraska next month. help.” Andun Pratt will be making the Kevin said that it is hard for nearly 1200 mile road trip to him to just ask for donations. compete in the bareback riding “My way is always to offer some- event at the National High School thing,” he said. “So we have some Finals Rodeo Championship on friends, multiple families, that are July 18-24. putting stuff in to sell at this sale To help pay for travel expenses and folks can come and see if Andun’s dad, Kevin Pratt, is host- there is anything that they want to ing a multi-family yard sale at his buy, or make a donation, or both.” Overton home on Friday, June 25 Andun almost didn’t compete through Saturday, June 26. The in high school rodeo during this sale will be located at 1025 W. season, his senior year. With Cave Ave and all proceeds will go all of the COVID restrictions in to pay expenses of going to Na- place he had trouble finding his tionals. motivation for doing it. Then he “We are estimating that it will signed up to help work the rough be around $3,000 total for the stock chutes at the Nevada High 2B • Wednesday, June 23, 2021 The PROGRESS

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Frei to MVHS Athletic Director Dallas Larsen from page 1B compliments of Jessi and other Moapa Val- ley athletes. “SVU has really been heav- game. With this, she will be able to play ily looking at Moapa Valley for potential more and get back to real volleyball.” student-athletes, because of the work eth- Jessi’s father, Riley Frei, expressed ic that these kids here have,” Larsen said. gratitude towards the administration and “They show it in the classroom and the coaching at MVHS. “We are so excited community as well as in athletics. They and as a father, I am proud of her,” said love that.” Riley. “She really couldn’t be here without SVU is located in the foothills of the such support and help from MVHS and her Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with a coaches.” lush and green campus. It has been labeled Riley Frei is also the principal at Virgin as a true place of learning with serenity to Valley High School. heighten academics. It operates under the Jessi Frei played on the varsity team for values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- MVHS as a setter during the COVID-short- ter-day Saints, but is not officially affiliat- ened season of 2020. The team played ed with the religion. The university has a B.0143768 BS.0000035 a total of eight matches and only against 93% graduation rate which is the highest in “approved schools” which were mainly Virginia and more than double the national Janet Marshall Doug Barlow average. Broker/Owner Realtor/Owner private schools. These included power- 702-274-1814 702-378-0926 house teams of Faith Lutheran and Bishop SVU is a Division III school in athlet- 702-398-7000 Gorman. MVHS came out with a 4-4 re- ics. The Knights were 7-3 last season for cord only losing twice each to the power- volleyball and ended up 2-0 in conference house teams mentioned. play for their shortened COVID season. With only the previous two seasons offi- Jessi Frei reports to SVU at the begin- cially recorded, Jessi Frei during the 2018 ning of August and plays the first match and 2019 seasons, played 135 sets with 4.9 scheduled for September 3. She is hoping assists per set. She also had 664 assists, 42 to help add another championship to the S,0022997 S.0173146 S.0186181 S.0191275 S.0177358 aces, 112 digs, and 51 kills. school’s previous national championships Tracey Thornton Trisha Cooper Joshlyn Wheeler Joan Gill Mica Robinson Southern Virginia University relayed of 2002 and 2004. Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor 702-370-2000 702-232-3728 702-218-2334 702-232-4498 775-962-1364 RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS

Pratt There the competition will be stiff. Ev- ery state sends its top four athletes. In ad- PENDING PENDING SOLD from page 1B dition, there are top high school athletes from other countries around the world that was back on the bronc at a high school ro- attend this event. That will potentially put deo event in Pahrump. It was his first time Andun in a pool of more than 200 compet- 1360 Whipple AVe 1870 Cappalappa 516 Michael Way competing in a couple of years. But he did itors in his event. well. He came away with first place in the “We are proud of him and all his efforts,” MOAPA VALLEY, MESQUITE & LINCOLN COUNTY bareback riding event. said Kevin. “It is a good feeling having the He then continued with the remaining chance for him to go back there and com- FEATURED LISTING! - 725 E Bader Ave - Offered six events of the season. He won four out pete in this event. He is at the top of his at $429,000. Custom Santa Fe Style Home on corner 2+ Acres which borders BLM Land with Unobstructed Views. of the seven he competed in during the lat- game and we are planning on him winning ter part of season. Home features 1952 Sqft, 2 Bedrooms, Lg Den/Office. the world if he can.” Open Living Rm w/WB Fireplace & Log Beams, Formal “In only seven rodeos, he caught up and Andun expressed gratitude to his local tied the #1 kid in the state who had been Dining Rm & Sep Dining Area in Kitchen. Carpet/Tile/Man- sponsor BEX for the company’s support made Wood Flooring, Ceiling Fans, Vaulted 12.5’ Ceilings. riding all year long,” Kevin said. “He was and for believing in him. He also thanked Covered RV Shade & room for all animals & toys. Round on a roll.” his dad for his constant support. Pen, Arena, Stalls, Outbuildings, with room for MORE! Call for more details! On Memorial Day weekend, Andun Other Moapa Valley youth also did well travelled to Winnemucca to compete in the in their events at the Nevada State Finals Address Bd Bath Sqft List Price Acres Year Zip Code state championships. last month. 1340 Jensen Ave 5 3 2576 179,000 0.39PENDING 1985 89021 “It was tough because he had to miss Hannah Fullmer placed third in the state 1344 Jensen Ave 5 3 2576 179,000 0.5 SOLD1985 89021 walking in the MVHS graduation ceremo- in the Goat Tying event while Rilee Chris- 767 Condie St. 3 2 1380 209,000 0.16 2006 89040 374 Bonelli Ave. 3 2 1174 247,000 0.25 1941 89040 ny in order to be able to compete up there,” tensen was right behind her in 4th place. PENDING 516 Michael Way 3 2 1490 255,000 0.27 SOLD 2006 89001 Kevin said. “They were going on at the Christensen also ended in 7th place in same time.” 1360 Whipple Ave. 3 2 1089 269,000 0.71 PENDING 1983 89021 the Breakway Roping event and took 8th 1240 W Cottonwood Ave. 3 1 1152 289,000 8.69 2001 89040 Andun ended up taking 2nd place in the PENDING place in Girls Cutting. 150 E. Shurtliff Ave 6 3 3378 370,000 0.82PENDING 1969 89040 state. That qualified him to compete in Ne- Trinity Scronce took 6th place in Barrel 1680 Cappalappa Ave 3 2 1960 392.900 0.48 SOLD2001 89021 braska next month. Racing. 4190 Mills St 3 3 1972 429,000 4.14 SOLD2003 89021 725 E. Bader 3 3 1952 429,000 2.06NEW 2001 LISTING 89040 445 Alamo West Rd. 2 3 1702 475,000 10.04 SOLD2016 89001 1870 Cappalappa Ave 3 3 2810 549,000 2.07 PENDING 1988 89021 LOCAL REPRESENTATION VACANT LAND & COMMERCIAL LISTINGS FEATURED LISTINGS - Willow Ave & Deer St - Offering four 10 Acre parcels at $150,000 each. Prime M-1 industrial property. Parcels are adja- cent to each other East of Overton Airport. Seller will sell one or all. Property has a 20” water main line along East side. GPS Lat 36.570404, Lon -114.438489. Call for more details today!

Address List Price Acres Zip Address List Price Acres Zip Mormon Mesa 4,500SOLD 6 89040 Curohee St/Damon 100,000 9.29 89025 Virgin River 10,000SOLD 10.0 89040 N Curohee St 100,000 9 89025 Mormon Mesa 15,000 3 89040 Hiko St 100,000 9.13 89025 Lamar & Saddle 27,500SOLD 2.17 89040 290 W. First South 105,000 0.45 89007 Scamp Ave & Saddle 27,500PENDING 2.17 89040 Arrow Ave 120,000 2.11 89040 Deer St. 35,000 0.37 89040 Prince Ranch, Alamo 135,000 11.11 89001 280 Pat Ave. 45,000 2.0 89040 W. Pat Ave 150,000 2.04 89040 Logandale Appointments Available MV Blvd-004 45,000 1 89040 Willow Ave 150,000 10 89040 MV Blvd-008 45,000 1 89040 Willow Ave & Deer 150,000 10 89040 Gann Ave. 47,500SOLD 0.97 89021 Diane Ave 150,000 10 89040 W Turvey Ave 47,500 1.93 89025 Diane Ave & Deer 150,000 10 89040 • Family Law N. Yamashita St 55,000 1.91 89021 Moapa Valley Blvd 189,000SOLD 13.71 89040 Frehner & Yamashita 55,000 1.91 89021 735 Catherine Ave. 250,000 1.04 89040 Pearl Ave. 59,000 0.52 89021 Jensen Ave 270,000 7.98 89021 • Business Law MV Blvd-003 60,000SOLD 1.6 89040 M.V. & Andersen 321,000 9.19 89040 Cram & Yamashita 60,000SOLD 1.91 89021 3340 Lyman St. 527,800 15.08 89021 Lou St. 68,500SOLD 2.07 89021 M.V. & Willow 544,500 18.15 89040 • Personal Injury 1352 Red Sage Ln 75,000PENDING 0.59 89021 3113 N. M.V. Blvd 550,000PENDING 0.5 89021 474 & 475 Kay Geng 75,000 1.31 89040 M. V. & Jones 679,000 3.43 89040 Moapa Valley Bl 95,000 2.69 89040 Heyer St 827,800 41.39 89021

www.foremostrealtynv.com (702) 398-7000 2885 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. Logandale, NV 89021 4B • Wednesday, June 23, 2021 The PROGRESS WATER QUALITY REPORT 2020 The Moapa Valley Water District is very pleased to provide you with the 2020 “Quality Water” Re- storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, port. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to or farming. you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide a safe and dependable sup- Pesticides and herbicides may come from a variety of sources, such as agricultural and ply of drinking water. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and exceeds federal residential uses. requirements. This report is provided to you to further explain our water quality and what it means. Radioactive contaminants are naturally occurring. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are byprod- YOUR WATER ucts of industrial processes and petroleum production and can also come from gas stations, The Muddy River and Lake Mead provide none of your drinking water. In fact, no surface water urban storn waler runoff, and septic systems. of any sort is delivered to your tap. The District’s spring collection systems at the Baldwin and the Jones Spring, in addition to the MX Well and the Arrow Canyon Well provide an average of HEALTH INFORMATION 2,670,062 gallons per day to our customers. Flowing through over 200 miles of pipeline in the Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general pop- District’s distribution system, the water from these groundwater sources arrives at your home ulation. Immuno-compromised persons, such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, having been disinfected using chlorine. Because our water supply is protected within the ground persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system water aquifer, it does not require the level of treatment associated with surface water sources. disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines TAP VS. BOTTLED on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial con- All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small taminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects LEAD can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at Your water meets EPA’s standard for Lead, but if present at elevated levels, this contaminant can 1-800-426-4791 cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home VIOLATIONS AND EXCEEDANCES plumbing. Moapa Valley Water District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, The Moapa Valley Water District had no violations with the Safe Drinking Water Act standards but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has during the 2020 calendar year. been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned WHAT DO WE TEST FOR? about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substanc- es resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. VANDALISM Contaminants that may be present in source water before it is treated are microbial contaminants, Vandalism affects everyone. We encouraged anyone who sees graffiti, gunshots holes, suspi- inorganic contaminants, pesticides and herbicides, radioactive contaminants, and organic chem- cious activity, etc at or around MVWD’s lines or facilities to call the company’s 24-hour emergency ical contaminants. number at 702-397-6893 or the Metropolitan Police Department. We also ask anyone who sees Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, damaged waterlines, facilities or equipment to immediately report it to the same number. The septic systems, agricultural livestock operations. and wildlife. District appreciates any help it gets from customers and the general public in stopping these Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally-occurring or result from urban senseless acts.

The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was amended in 1996 and requires states to develop and implement source water assessment programs (SWAP) to analyze existing and potential threats to the quality of public drinking water throughout the state. A summary of a system’s susceptibility to potential sources of contamination was initially provided by the State of Nevada to the water system in 2004. This summary was included in the water system’s 2004 Consumer Confidence Report. Additional or updated information the water system may have regarding significant sources of contamination in the source water area may also be available. A copy of the SWAP summary and additional or updated information may be available through your water system by contacting Joseph Davis at 702-397-6893. Information pertaining to the initial findings of the source water assessment is also available for viewing at the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) Carson City office between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. It is suggested that an appointment be made if you are interested in viewing this information. The office is located at 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001, Carson City, Nevada, 89701, telephone number (775) 687-9520.

The table below represents routine water analysis conducted annually in order to further the Districts effort to provide the most current, meaningful information to our customers. WATER ANALYSIS

Health Information About Water Quality

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons, such as those with cancer undergoing che- QUESTIONS? motherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, If you have any questions about this report or concerning people with HIV/AIDS or oth- your water utility, please contact Joseph Davis at (702) 397- er immune system disorders, 6893. We want our valued customers to be informed about some elderly, and infants can their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend be particularly at risk from in- any of our regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings. fections. These people should They are held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 seek advice about drinking wa- p.m. in the Moapa Valley Water District office. Any variance ter from their health care pro- from this will be noted on agendas posted at the Overton, viders. EPA/CDC guidelines on Logandale, and Moapa Post Offices, Overton Library and appropriate means to lessen the Moapa Valley Water District office. Agendas are also the risk of infection by Crypto- posted on our website www.moapawater.com. sporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

**Hardness averages 250 mg/L (17 grains per gallon)**

MCLG/Maximum contaminant level goal - the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MCL/Maximum contaminant level - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are WATER: set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best treatment technology. MCLs are set at very stringent levels. OUR MOST Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, trig- gers treatment or other requirements PRECIOUS RESOURCE! which a water system must follow. ppm - parts per million ARSENIC: mg/L - milligrams per litre/the same as parts per million While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard balances ppb - parts per billion the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA ugl/L - micrograms per litre/the same continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high as parts per billion concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.” ND- not detected The PROGRESS Wednesday, June 23, 2021 • 5B Mesquite Diamond Dawgs compete in Richfield Tournament

The Progress ing out four. 10-7 later on Saturday. The Dawgs allowed Emery to Noel threw relief out of the The Dawgs blew out Carbon The Dawgs scored on an error, score four runs in the fifth inning. bullpen and recorded the last eight The Mesquite Diamond Dawgs Utah later on Friday. The Dawgs a groundout by Manny Plancarte, But despite that, Perkins pitched outs to earn the save for Mesquite. 14U Club baseball team came gon on the board in the first in- a single by Garrett Hadley, a sin- the Dawgs to victory. The right- In the final game on Saturday, away with a 4-1 record at the Fa- ning when Maverick Ludvigson gle by Jacob Nelson, and a single hander surrendered three runs on the Dawgs went up against the ther’s Day tournament in Rich- grounded out scoring one run. by Daxton Noel all in the first in- one hit over two and a third in- field, Utah last weekend. The The Dawgs notched three more ning. nings, striking out two. See Baseball on page 7B Dawgs won four straight game runs in the third inning with Mon- opening the tournament, then fell toya, Perkins and Daxton Noel all in the final tournament game to knocking in runs in the inning. the Richfield Rampage team. Cooper Harris went four in- Church Directory On Friday night, though, the nings pitching for the Dawgs, Valley Presbyterian Church Dawgs met the Rampage in the allowing one run on two hits and Graceway Church first game of the tournament and striking out five. Valley Presbyterian Church Exists to Glorify God, 350 Falcon Ridge Parkway came away with a narrow victory. On Saturday, the Dawgs made Make Christian Disciples, Ste 304 It all came down to the wire, quick work of the Gunnison Bull- and Serve in Christ’s name. though. The Dawgs triumphed on dogs team, demolishing the oppo- Mesquite, NV 89027 Pastor - Reverend Ross Doyel a dramatic walk-off single in the nent 19-3. Pastor Bob Sappington 530-210-1303 late innings. The game was tied at Decker Lee toed the mound in Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 4 with the Dawgs batting in the the win for the Dawgs. Gunni- Celebrate Jesus with us: bottom fo the 5th when Brandon son had a tough time trying to hit 702-346-5683 Perkins singled on a 1-1 count, Lee’s change-ups and fast ball, he 350 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Ste. 702 ~ [email protected] Sundays 9:00-10:00 a.m. scoring one run. kept them off balance. Cooper Harris earned the win Perkins came in for relief later MOAPA CHRISTIAN CHURCH for Mesquite Diamond Dawgs in the game pitching 29 pitches A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH 14U. The righty lasted one and with 20 of them strikes. LOCATED ONTHE MOAPA INDIAN RESERVATION two-thirds innings, allowing one Some of the big knocks were Glendale and Highway 168 past turn off for HiddenValley. MESQUITE LUTHERAN CHURCH hit and one run while walking placed by Maverick Ludvigson Worship Service-10 am * Bible Study-8:30 am one. and Noel as they both had dou- SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 AM Mason Montoya started the bles. Montoya had a 3-bagger in Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Local Contact: Art DeBerard (702)398-3833 game for Mesquite surrendering the game. Children’s Sunday School 11:00 am Rev. David Constien, Pastor three runs on three hits over a lit- An early lead helped Mesquite Teens Sunday School 11:00 am tle more than three innings, strik- Diamond Dawgs defeat Emery Pastor: Richard Fisher Childcare Center (702)346-5811 450 Turtleback Rd. & Rosita Fisher 702-865-2864 (702) 346-3954 Mesquite, Nevada 89027 Where do I come from? sport,” said Hobbs. Why am I here? Racing The Moapa Valley Racetrack from page 1B will be a temporary structure. The Where am I going? for over a year now and already Have you ever asked questions like these? agreement with the County Parks To learn about God’s Plan of Happiness has won several races. and Rec staff requires the track to for you, call... Jesse Sunter, Jr. just got into be set up and taken down for each Logandale: 702-677-5379 the sport. racing event. But the extra work Overton: 702-677-7340 “So we are ready to roll and didn’t deter Hobbs. Moapa: 702-265-9535 (English/Spanish) excited to get racing going out “We are just happy to have Mesquite: 435-256-1380 here,” said Sunter, Sr. a spot to race,” he said. “Yes, it or visit www.mormon.org Multiple local kids got to climb will require more work, but we into the racecars and check things are racing! We are just happy to out on Saturday, June 12 at the be racing!” St. John’s Catholic Church New Hope Dan Bailey Memorial Car Show. The season starts in September Mass is celebrated at 2955 St. Joseph Street Christian Church Hobbs and Sunter were on site at and ends in June of next year. The Sunday at 12:00 p.m. 1335 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. the show displaying a number of club fees are $150 per year and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. (corner of Moapa Valley Blvd. and Cottonwood) the miniature cars. Smiles and ex- then race fees of $20 per race on citement flooded the eyes of local O sing to the Lord a new song, average. The racing season will for he has done marvelous things. kids as they checked out the cars. also be sanctioned by the Perfor- Psalm 98:1 Worship Service10:30 a.m. Parents and potential racers asked mance Open Wheel Racing, Inc. Father Blaise Baran lots of questions. For more information about Phone 702-397-8866 “We do have to thank the lo- racing contact Jeff Hobbs at (702) 702-398-3998 email: [email protected] website: www.newhopeoverton.com cal dwarf car racers like Stacy 885-5312 or visit the website at Woods, who has really helped www.lvqm.webs.com. Mesquite United Methodist Church open up the popularity of the Sharing, Caring, Connecting

most welcome to play in the tour- Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Golf nament, however they will be Communion first Sunday of the month from page 1B limited to winning just the spe- Coffee and Bible Study with Pastor, Wed. 9:00 AM June 30. cialty prizes. The tournament will have a fun “Specialty prizes will be clos- Wendy Swanson, Pastor unique format that Stark thought est to the pin on all of the par Worship on website & Facebook after service on Sunday. would be fun for everyone: Sham- 3’s, as well as Longest Putt on a 420 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, NV| umcmesquite.org |702-346-4663 ble, 2 person best ball, all players couple of holes,” Stark said. “We will play forward tees. also hope to give out prizes for Each player will only be al- the Best Dressed Golfer (4th of Worship Service: Lake Mead Baptist Church lowed to use 3 clubs out of their July Style) and do the same at the Sunday Morning @ 10am 725 N. Moapa Valley Blvd bag. However, the players on BBQ party.” PASTOR MITCHELL TOBLER the team may interchange their All prizes will be given out in Bible Study: All Are Welcome! chosen three clubs. If both play- the evening at the party, and win- Wed. Evening @ 6pm Sunday School AM 9:30 AM ers have a GHIN handicap, then ning players must be present to Sunday Worship 10:45 AM they will partake in the NET and win. Non-Denominational & Spirit-Filled Sunday PM Worship 5:30 PM GROSS golf tournament priz- For more information, please Wednesday Night Prayer 6:30 PM es. If either players do not have 702-659-0965 call Thomas Stark at 801-201- 140 Riverside Rd. Ste. D • Mesquite, NV 89027 Sermons available online at www.lakemeadbaptist.org a registered handicap, they are 4653(GOLF). A Southern Baptist Church Contact info - 702-397-2496 **A warm welcome awaits you at Mesquite Worship Center ** Email: [email protected] 6B • Wednesday, June 23, 2021 The PROGRESS Obituaries

Blake Jon a friend would call to ask for guidance Bruce Alan loved his wife, his children, his grand- of humor; she loved country music Anderson, 63, with a malfunctioning vehicle, and Hatch, age 72, children, his brothers and sisters, and and thoroughly enjoyed the musical passed away Blake would solve the problem over died Saturday, his cherished friends—some new and talents of her musician husband Ben; peacefully on the phone. Blake loved his wife, his June 19, 2021, some old. But above all, Bruce loved and loved the singing and instrument June 16, 2021 in children, and his grandchildren, and at his home in the Lord and demonstrated that love playing of her children and grandchil- his home in Lo- had a special gift in knowing how to Logandale, Ne- through countless acts of faithful ser- dren. gandale, NV. He show them individually. vada with his vice. Her family meant everything to her. was born on April Blake loved his Heavenly Father wife and children Bruce is survived by his wife She truly was an earthly angel who 8, 1958 in Gunni- and expressed that to his family of- at his side. He Jolene; two sons: Jason and Justin; did volunteer work at North Las Vegas son, UT to Jackie ten. He was an active member of the was born in Pan- seven grandchildren; and four sib- Hospital for many years. Andrew Ander- Bruce Hatch Blake Anderson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day guitch, Utah to lings: Mark, Mamie, Claude, and Lida. She loved to play card games with son and Bonnie Saints and held many callings. His Millard Ellis and “Mamie” Tebbs Hatch. He was preceded in death by his son, her many friends at the senior center. Joan Jensen. family knew him by his countless acts In the fall of 1974 he married the love Ryan Harold, and four siblings: Wen- Her great sense of humor and pleas- Blake was raised in the Rose Park of kindness whether it was providing of his life, his wife of 45 years, Jolene dell, Lyle, Norma, and Carvel. ant demeanor will be sorely missed by area in the Salt Lake Valley. He was Christmas for families, a set of tires, or Hammond. Funeral services will be held Satur- all who had the pleasure of knowing very close to his siblings. He and his hauling freight without cost. Bruce grew up working on his fa- day, June 26, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the her. siblings would help out at his father’s Blake is survived by his wife, Den- ther’s farm, fishing on Panguitch Lake, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day She is survived by her children: service station, and spend much of na Kay Anderson; his children: Re- and hunting in the mountains. In high Saints, Hinckley Chapel, Logandale, Sandi (Dave) Cockburn, Steve (Lois) their time together. Blake sang in the becca (Eric) Stradling, Jeffrey (Erin) school Bruce answered to “Zote”, Nevada. Visitation will be Friday, June Mahler, Susan (Chris) Mastarone, school choir, and became the presi- Anderson, Erika Rohm (Choi), Shanell loved basketball and pole-vaulting, 25, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at the Moapa Shelley (Craig) Bells, Anita (Andy) dent of the Madrigals before graduat- (Devan) Stapley, Payden (Krista) An- and served as student body president. Valley Mortuary and again from 8:30 Herrera, and Danny (Jessica) Mahler; ing. He had a fascination with mechan- derson, Cannon (Wendy) Anderson, Bruce then attended Southern Utah - 9:30 a.m. prior to services at the along with her 17 grandchildren, 26 ics and engines, and began driving a Andrew Anderson, Branson Ander- State College where he rode bulls, chapel. great-grandchildren and 23 great- tow truck for his father. He spent a lot son, and Blakey Anderson; sixteen worked three jobs, and rarely attended Friends and family are invited to great grandchildren. of time in auto shop class, and could grandchildren with one on the way; class. Bruce put his education on hold sign an online guest book at www. Services are pending. fix anything. He drove in stock car rac- his mother, Bonnie Joan Anderson; for two years when he received a call moapavalleymortuary.com. es for many years as well. and his siblings, Mitzi (Dan) Bender, to serve in the Great Lakes Mission He began to work for Lake City In- Robert (Lyn) Anderson, Victor (Janice) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ternational as a diesel mechanic and Anderson, and Brooks (Cheri) Ander- ter-day Saints. When Bruce returned Alta Day Darryl Duane Mike worked his way to head of the leas- son. He was preceded in death by his to Cedar City he served as president Mahler passed ing department. During this time, he father, Jackie Andrew Anderson. of the rodeo club, chased Jolene full- away May Darryl Duane Mike, 74, passed was set up on a blind date with Denna Visitation was held on Sunday, time, and—miraculously—graduated 3, 2021 at away on June 16, 2021 in his home in Kay Whitmore. They fell in love, and June 20, 2021 at the Moapa Valley with a Bachelor’s degree in education. her home in Moapa, NV. were married on November 19, 1983. Mortuary and on Monday, June 21, Upon graduation, Bruce taught ele- Overton, NV. He was born on August 26, 1946 They resided in the Salt Lake area and at the Stake Center of The Church of mentary school in Dyer and Pahrump, She was born in Moapa, NV to Cato Mike and Edith started their family. In June of 1990, Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nevada before settling with Jolene in June 6, 1935 Ohte, and was a life-long resident of they purchased Moapa Valley Freight Overton, NV, with the funeral follow- Logandale where he continued teach- and grew up in Moapa Valley. and moved to Logandale, NV. ing. Interment was at the Logandale ing for 31 years. When Bruce finished Minidoka, Ida- Darryl was drafted into the Unit- Blake loved being with his family, ho. ed States Army during the Vietnam Cemetery. teaching for the day, he could be Alta Mahler going on camping trips, riding ATV’s, The family invites you to leave a found shoeing horses, training horses, Alta and her Conflict. He was a welder by trade for and times at Bowman Reservoir. message or memory in their guest riding horses, team roping on horses, husband Ben, many years and did great work all over There were many family reunions to book at www.moapavalleymortuary. or talking about horses. In Logan- along with their children, moved to the Valley and in Las Vegas. He truly attend. Blake was very kind and al- com. dale, Bruce raised two distractingly Las Vegas in 1963 until 1988 when loved his wife. ways serving. There were many times handsome sons with whom he loved they moved to Overton, Nevada after Darryl is survived by his daughter, to spend time fishing, hunting, camp- retirement. Monique Mike; and his sister, Eunice ing, water-skiing, playing basketball, Alta was a wonderful mother of 7 Ohte. He is preceded in death by his or, most often, working. Bruce dearly children. She had a wonderful sense wife, Hazel Mike.

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