COMMUNIITY Desert Dogs have rough week MESQUITE Page 1B OPINION Just say no to annual legislative LOCAL NEWS sessions THE WEEK OF APRIL 4, 2019 Vol. 15, No. 25 Page 4A

WATER DISTRICT UP, UP AND AWAY Developers given window to request permit transfer

By Linda Faas MLN

The Virgin Valley Water District board took action April 2 to allow a temporary window of opportunity for active devel- opers who have paid development fees that they had previously been unable to use due to amended lot maps or transfer to another property according to VVWD regulations. Virgin Valley Water District has tak- en a number of steps in recent years to bring order and standard practices to its overall regulations for land developers, providing a more stable environment for budgeting and delivery of water service. Teri Nehrenz VVWD is the sole supplier of culinary Lance Bame and Cambria Olsen take flight with EAA Pilot and Young Eagle Chapter 765 Event Coordinator, David Amspok- water within its boundaries. Accurate er during the Young Eagles Free airplane rides that took place on March 30 at the Mesquite Airport. control of permitted “will-serve” obliga- tions it grants to developers wishing to tap into the district’s culinary water sys- tem is essential for planning and paying for expansion of water supply and infra- They came, they saw, they flew structure. Equivalent development unit fees are By Teri Nehrenz The planes that were brought up from The flight lasted between 15 and 20 levied on developers when they seek MLN Kingman were: A Cessna 172, Cirrus minutes, but most will remember this permission to build at a specific proper- Sr22, Grumnan Tiger, Cessna 182 and experience for the rest of their lives. ty location, as shown on their approved For 25 years, Young Eagles have taken a Grumnan Traveler according to the Back on the ground, there’s was more development map. Development plans to the skies in what may be the one sin- Young Eagles Event Coordinator for the time to ask questions about the flight. are frequently changed or delayed, po- gular experience that sparks a career, Chapter, David Amspoker. Kids also received an official Young -Ea tentially leaving in question when and or a hobby dedicated to flight. The Ex- While they were still on the ground, the gles logbook, which was signed by their where the district will be asked to pro- perimental Aircraft Association Young pilots explained what was going to hap- personal pilot, and their name was add- vide water hook-ups. The district board Eagles program was launched in 1992 to pen during the flight. This might include ed to a long list of Young Eagles in the adopted its twelfth revision of its Rules, give interested young people an oppor- talking about the airplane, reviewing an World’s Largest Logbook. Regulations, and Rates at its last meeting tunity to go flying in a general aviation aeronautical chart (or map), identifying LeMieux always tries to offer some- on March 19, 2019, reining in unused wa- airplane. reference points during the flight, com- thing new and exciting for everyone; ter service permits that might be reacti- These flights are offered free of charge pleting a careful “walk around” preflight along with the free airplane rides for the vated at an indefinite time. and are made possible through the gen- inspection of the airplane, and identify- kids, LeMieux has procured the help of The current policy (sec. 4-8-4) requires erosity of EAA member volunteers. ing the parts that control the airplane. Mesquite local Ingrid Martell. that a developer transfer any unused On Saturday, March 30, a group of Just before they took-off, the pilots The Martells generously agreed to EDU permit to a new property within a EAA Pilots from Chapter 765 out of helped the kids buckle their seat belts bring a balloon and offer some tethered year, and pay renewal fees on an annu- Kingman, Arizona, flew their experi- and describes the interior of the airplane, balloon rides for the day but after setting al basis until the EDU can be designated mental aircrafts down to Mesquite to of- including the instrument panel. up the balloon discovered that the winds for another property under all district fer this exciting experience to Mesquite When they were in the air, the kids ex- weren’t going to be cooperative. They rules and regulations. If the conditional children thanks to the local efforts of perienced a whole new view of the earth kept pitching the inflated balloon all over Larry LeMieux, who brings the program and sky. And, if they wanted to, some pi- > See VVWD, Page 2A to town each year. lots let their passengers take the controls. > See FLIGHT, Page 2A

VIRGIN VALLEY HIGH Senior donkey gets a dramatic new family MLN

Theater in Mesquite has become new and exciting again. The Virgin Valley Theatre Group members recently closed a production you may have heard of, “Trouble on the Train or How the Virgin Valley Got its Name.” The show was a huge success and sold a record number of tickets for the group. In that production were a bunch of crazy characters in- cluding a character named Donkey Shane. The Donkey Shane character required a costume that was loaned to them by Joan Dunkle, owner of the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Scenic, Arizona. Teri Nehrenz who played Hedda Cabbage in the produc- Teri Nehrenz tion went to PVDR to pick up the costume and met “Old The Wild Burro Project receives donkeys from BLM land all over the country and never know what to Bill,” a 30-plus year old donkey. expect. This baby was born on March 28 just two days before the picture was taken to a wild burro. The baby was born small and is under careful observation to ensure her survival. > See DONKEY, Page 2A

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Ace Hardware Supports the Desert Dogs Gardening Class 10 - 11 a.m. 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 4, 2019 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Donkey continued from Page 1A FIRST RESPONDERS SHOULD would love to move to a wonderful small LIVE IN MESQUITE town, to raise there children here. We Nehrenz is also a current contestant just have to put ourselves out there. for the 2019 Ms. Senior Mesquite Pag- To the editor, Present our little town for the opportu- eant. Contestants raise money through Response to City Council removing nity that is here. ad sales and after the pageant the money Mesquite residency requirement, as The paychecks our First Responders is split between the women and given to reported in article by Barbara Elles- (police & fire) earn from Mesquite (tax- charities of the contestant’s choice. Af- tad, “Residency Requirement to be Re- payers) would then be spent outside of ter meeting Old Bill, Nehrenz decided moved,” Mesquite Local News - March our city, in Utah or Las Vegas grocery that PVDR would be the recipient of her 28, 2019 stores, hardware stores, hair salons, fundraising efforts this time around. I’m not good at writing my thoughts etc. The cast took up a collection to place and opinions, but I’m going to try. What What will happen to our business? an ad in the Ms. Senior Mesquite pro- the City Council voted on about our first ALSO, how long will he have to wait gram book wishing Nehrenz and the responders (Fire & Police officers) -be for an OFFICER DOWN when he needs other five ladies luck, but there was a ing able to move outside the Mesquite 15 HELP?! bit left over. With the extra money the mile limit is a stupid idea. We are not immune to a possible cast decided they would foster Old Bill Living in St. George, Utah, or Las Ve- school shooting, not things we want to during the time before the funds were to Teri Nehrenz gas, why? So their wives can be closer to think about. be dispersed. Old Bill poses for pictures with writ- shopping & entertainment? What are the City Council thinking? The additional money collected was ers and director of Trouble on the We can get good qualified people to Please Excuse my spelling and format of enough to foster Bill for one month and Train, Nancy Arnold and Sue Kjellsen, apply outside of the so called “poor gene this letter, I think I might be one of the on Saturday, March 30, cast members when they went out to meet their new pool” of Mesquite (shame on you to say poor gene pool. gathered at PVDR to meet their new charge. that). Sabine Reid charge. There are many police officers that Mesquite The meeting was a complete success her two-day old daughter across the and Bill was an instant hit among the road at the WBP; neither of the donkey’s group. Sucking up all the attention have names yet. they wanted to give, Old Bill won their Kjellsen was also enamored by the hearts and Trouble on the Train writers new baby and wanted to take her home Nancy Arnold and Sue Kjellsen gave but instead gave a little extra for the ba- some extra to foster Bill for two addi- by’s care as well. tional months. The baby is under the careful eyes of EVERY ING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS. AND, OF COURSE SHIPPING. Old Bill was brought into PVDR about the volunteers and manager of the Wild two months ago. He was one of two that Burro Project because she was born was sent over from the Wild Burro Proj- very small for a standard donkey. The ect just across the road. Old Bill and his baby is about the size of a new born mini donkey pal we completely untamed wild donkey and they are worried about her creatures, but they were old and not survival. .49¢ quite as wild as you would think. The manager of the WBP takes her It didn’t take them more than a couple home each night to hand feed her mak- SHREDDING of days to realize that PVDR was the best ing sure that the young one receives all PER POUND thing that happened to them and they the nutrition she needs to grow big and *Visit theupsstore.com/shredding for full details. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other took to people right away. Bill is quite the strong like her momma. offers. Restrictions apply. Valid and redeemable only charmer and one very smart donkey; he Old Bill is set for a while thanks to when presented at a participating location. The UPS Store centers are independently owned comes when his name is called an even the efforts of one crazy family of actors and operated. ©2019 The UPS Store, Inc. walks into the pen that contains his feed and animal lovers along with the gener- with just a word or two to get him going. osity of Dunkle; they never would have Cast members were treated to a spe- known about Old Bill if Dunkle didn’t cial introduction to a new momma and loan them the costume.

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45-day calendar period from April 3, VVWD 2019 to May 20, 2019 to allow any active LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE • FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC developer to request renewal of a CCWS continued from Page 1A involving any “unused EDU” or transfer BigOTires.com Open Monday to Saturday : 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. of outstanding unusable EDUs or any 136 North Sandhill Blvd., Mesquite | bigotires.com | 702-346-1188 commitment for water service (CCWS) unused EDU to a new property, as pro- is not renewed as required, it will be vided in the revised regulations. After terminated null and void, along with all that stated period such unused EDUs unused EDUs. This policy disallows in- will be terminated, null and void. Any OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! definite, unpaid holding of “will-serve” such request must be filed with VVWD rights that the district might be asked to for review. honor after years of inactivity. Honoring In other business, the board was inactive permits could cause oversub- informed by district manager Kevin scription of water services and inabili- Brown that the water line replacement FRIDAY ty of the district to plan and pay for the and repaving on Kitty Hawk Drive is infrastructure needed to service future currently slated for completion in April. FISH FRY users. Hydrologist Aaron Bunker reported The March 19 policy adoption brought that work on Wells 31, 28 and 1A are pro- APRIL 5 forward a request from developer Bruce gressing toward anticipated completion FROM 4 TO 6:30 P.M. Milyard who had abandoned a total of by early May. Those wells will then be six paid EDUs in the Royal Vista Devel- available for return to water production opment in 2012 and 2015. He decreased for the system. the number of lots in that development The board voted to make adjustments Tickets Available at the Door without owning another property where in the tentative budget for fiscal year Donation: $12 Adults he could transfer the permits. In 2017, he 2020 that it will present to the State, Dinner Includes: Fried Cod or Catfish, Hush $5 Children (under 12) purchased land for townhomes on Mar- adding a total of roughly $500,000 to Puppies, Fries, Cole Slaw, Dessert and a Beverage ilyn Parkway, and now requests transfer budgeted cash outlays in the fiscal year. Take-outs are available! of those unused EDUs. His request falls The additional budgeted expenses will outside the one year limit on transfer of be covered by VVWD cash reserves and EDU permits. liquid investments. Wishing to address Milyard’s request The revised budget would draw in a manner fair to other potential sit- $7,573,129 from the cash reserve balance, Contact Joel Sodano at 702-613-4314 or Bob Leroux at 702-613-4324 for more details. uations among active developers, the which will still hold over $7.8 million Sponsored by the La Virgen de Guadalupe Council of the Knights of Columbus board voted to provide a temporary at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, window for action. Without opening 2020. The board will finalize its FY2020 the door to retroactive waiver of regula- budget in late May. FY2020 runs July 1, AT THE ELKS LODGE, 545 RIVERSIDE ROAD tions, the board voted to set a one-time 2019 to June 30, 2020. The Week of April 4, 2019 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3A POLICE BLOTTER ARREST REPORT

Editor’s note: The following was tak- Theft from vehicle: Officer took a MARCH 24-30 Domestic battery en from the pages of the Mesquite Police report of items taken from a motor ve- Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police Department blotter from March 24-30. hicle. Department. Disclaimer: These names Campo, Arlene D TPO/Restraining order: Officers were reported in the Mesquite Police De- Washington, UT MARCH 24 made contact with an adult male who partment’s arrest report released April 1. 3/26/19 Found property: Officers responded had multiple felony conviction out of Persons should be presumed innocent Jail housing agreement to a North Sandhill Boulevard casino re- another state and was not registered in until convicted in a court of law. garding found property. The wallet was Mesquite. Carrillo, Efrain booked in evidence as found property. Domestic violence: An adult male Allen, Ryan G Mesquite Traffic stop: Officers conducted a was arrested for domestic battery and Las Vegas 3/26/19 traffic stop for a traffic offense. The fe- transported to Mesquite Detention Cen- 3/25/19 Driving w/o valid DL male subject was arrested for DUI-Alco- ter and booked. Jail housing agreement hol (1st Offense). Chhim, Jhun Traffic stop: Officer conducted a traf- MARCH 26 Arellano, Antonio F Salt Lake City, UT fic stop on a vehicle for traffic violation. Trespassing: Officers were inside Cedar City, UT 3//26/19 The adult female driver was arrested for a local casino when security reported 3/25/19 Unlawful use of methamphetamine an active bench warrant out of Mesquite a nude male in the business. Security Misleading information Municipal Court. signed a complaint against the male for Ex-Felon Cucinotta, Michele C Controlled substance problem: trespass. Mesquite Responded to an agency assist regard- Fraud: Reported fraudulent use of Beltran, Delia 3/26/19 ing a possible heart attack. Female was credit card. Littlefield, AZ Possession of drug paraphernalia transported for drug overdose. Citation Person on foot: Officer observed an 3/28/19 issued for paraphernalia. adult male sleeping in the landscaping Jail housing agreement Cuevas-Soriano, Monica C Probation violation: Officer -re along a public roadway. Subject was is- Mesquite sponded to local hospital for a female sued a citation for littering. Beltran, Elpidio Jr. 3/24/19 who violated her parole. Upon request Controlled substance problem: Of- Grand Island, NE DUI of Parole and Probation, the female was ficers contacted an adult male who had 3/26/19 taken into custody and transported to in his possession a controlled substance. Jail housing agreement DeLeon, Andrew M the Mesquite Detention Center. Theft from vehicle: Officer respond- Lake Havasu, AZ Wanted person: An adult male was ed to a Goshawk Xing residence on a Booth, Lori A 3/26/19 placed under arrest for an active arrest theft from a vehicle. After investigation, Littlefield, AZ Jail housing agreement warrant. The warrant was confirmed, it was determined nothing was taken. A 3/29/19 and the subject was transported to Mes- report was completed. Jail housing agreement Estrada, Felipe E quite Detention Center and booked. Traffic accident w/ damage: Officer Mesquite completed a hit and run report. Brown, Jimmy 3/29/19 MARCH 25 Traffic stop: An adult male was ar- St. George, UT Failure to appear Person on foot: An officer saw a -ju rested for no valid divers license due to 3/30/19 venile jaywalk across a public street the driver having and active warrant. He Trespassing Estrada, Nichole S during curfew hours. The juvenile was was transported to the Mesquite Denton Disturbing the peace/fighting Hurricane, UT issued a citation for jaywalking and cur- Center and booked. 3/28/19 few and released to his father. DUI: Officer arrested a male driver for Butterfield, Cheryl L Failure to appear x2 Welfare check: Officer conducted driving under the influence. Mesquite welfare check on an elderly male. Male 3/24/19 Gubler, Amber L was okay and had plenty of food. Called MARCH 27 Parole violation Marion, UT R/P and advised of welfare. Wanted person: Officers located a 3/24/19 Lost property: Officer took a report Cale, Kristi A Failure to appear of lost property. > See BLOTTER, Page 5A Mesquite 3/28/19 > See ARREST, Page 5A FIRE AND RESCUE OLD COINS AND CURRENCY WANTED Buying Old Coins and Paper Money. Some calls that Mesquite Fire and Res- Pregnancy: Rescue 11 was dispatched Wanted all dimes, quarters and halves dated 1964 cue receives are not always included in out for a pregnant female. Patient was (pay 10 times face value) and before; all Buffalo the report, as a synopsis is not received. transported to our local hospital. Nickels (pay .50), Indian Cents (pay .60), To show the amount of work our Fire Silver Dollars before 1936 (pay $15), also all coins and Rescue workers do, we are includ- MARCH 25 before 1900. Some older foreign coins wanted, ARIZONA LOTTERY ing a weekly roster of stats. There were Trauma: Rescue 31 responded to a especially Canada and Mexico. Please DO NOT CLEAN your coins as buying prices will be lower. Drive a Little & Get a Lotto 56 calls this week: call for a person with a traumatic injury. Mesquite resident - I've been buying coins Pick-up Your Favorite Lotto Tickets today! Abdominal pain 1 Rescue 31 cleared the scene after person for over 50 years. Agency assistance 1 had no medical complaint and did not Store: 928-347-5589 • Bar: 928-347-5492 Back pain 1 want to be transported to the hospital. 702-613-0638 BEAVER DAM, AZ EXIT Breathing 1 Psychiatric: Rescue 31 responded [email protected] 9 MILES NORTH OF MESQUITE OFF I‘15 Cardiac arrest 1 to call for a person having psychiatric Chest pain 4 problem. Person was unfounded by po- LIC# 0079395 LICENsED, bONDED & INsURED Choking 1 lice and Rescue 31 cleared the area. LIC# 0083217 Falls 5 LIC# 990083 702-346-3000 Fire 1 MARCH 26 24-HOUR EmERGENCY CALL: Fire alarm 2 Unconscious: Rescue 11 and Engine 702-704-3483 Fuel spill 1 31 responded to a report of an uncon- email: [email protected] Heart problem 1 scious person. One patient was trans- 111 E. Mesquite Blvd., Ste. 3 Hemorrhage 1 ported to the local hospital. Mesquite, NV MVA w/injury 1 Odor investigation 1 MARCH 27 D #1 Patient transport 15 Sick person: Rescue 31 responded to VOTE AC ST HV Pregnancy 1 report of a sick person. One patient was BE INSTALL CONFIDENCE MESQUITE Psychiatric 2 transported to a local hospital. IN D 2018 New system Installation Sick person 7 2017 AN or Complete system Replacement Stroke (CVA) 2 MARCH 29 10 Year Warranty on ALL Parts & Labor! Trauma 1 Choking: Rescue 11 and Rescue 31 re- bUILT TO A HIGHER sTANDARD Unconscious 4 sponded to the reports of a victim chok- 10 YEAR WARRANTY Unknown problem 1 ing. One patient was transported to local ON ALL PARTs hospital. MARCH 24 AND A 3-YEAR WARRANTY Unconscious: Rescue 11 was dis- MARCH 30 ON LAbOR! HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING patched out for a person with dizziness. Fuel spill: Engine 31 was dispatched Patient was transported to our local hos- to a fuel spill. Upon arrival the gas sta- We service and repair all commercial and residential HVAC systems. We also pital. tion’s clean up protocol was in effect. design and install new construction and custom home HVAC systems.

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here is proof positive that the TERRY DONNELLY COMMENTARY Affordable Care Act is alive legislative sessions and functioning. All Republi- can reports of the act’s demise not a junk policy and covers every man- emocrats in Carson City Tare, as Mark Twain glibly wrote about date of the ACA. Individuals or families are beating this dead don- erroneous reports of his own death in could choose lower deductibles and key again. 1897, “an exaggeration.” E.R. copays for an increased premium– Ten of the 13 state Senate Look no further than D.C. Health it’s their choice. DDemocrats are pushing for annual Link, the government exchange provid- There certainly are exchanges legislative sessions instead of ses- ing healthcare insurance, through the across the country that are struggling sions every other year. Senate Joint ACA, to Washington D.C. Since opening to provide policy choices and getting Resolution 5 would amend the state THOMAS MITCHELL in 2013, the D.C. exchange has managed companies to offer plans. Many are Constitution, which currently calls COMMENTARY to avoid expensive cost increases, loss more expensive and have had increased for 120-calendar-day sessions in of providers, and limited plan choices premium costs–although most increase odd-numbered years, by establish- have employers who would allow plaguing some other exchanges, causing percentages are less than the yearly ing 90-legislative-day sessions in them to do that or would this force those others to become whipping-boys averages from years before the ACA. odd-numbered years and 60-legisla- in some cases only the more affluent for opponents of the act. Health Link The reason for the problems isn’t tive-day sessions in even numbered to be able to afford to serve?” offers choices from four insurance a function of the act, it’s a function of years. Similar measures failed in Janine Hansen, state president of companies and over 100 different plans neglect. By the time the exchanges be- 2013, 2015 and 2017. Nevada Families for Freedom, point- to small business owners alone. came active the Democrats lost control The measure would have to pass ed out that under SJR5 the 60- and The exchange is popular with individ- of Congress and federal ACA budgets this session and again in 2021 be- 90-legislative-day sessions could last ual insureds. There are few who have were slashed. After Donald Trump fore going to the voters in 2022. The for months if lawmakers meet only any inclination to make changes. The took office in 2017 he even went as far voters nixed a similar measure in a couple of days a week. She pointed most popular features are those at the as to cancel pre-paid advertisements 1970 with 66.2 percent voting against out that Utah, with a similar popu- core of Obamacare: coverage of preex- to inform those in need of insurance annual sessions. lation as Nevada, has its lawmakers isting conditions; children may remain about open enrollment dates. The most Currently lawmakers are only paid meet annually but for only 45 days on the policy until age 26, enough time beautiful and prolific rosebush will die their $150-a-day salaries for the first each year, less than Nevada’s current for a solid career start; no lifetime insur- if it isn’t watered. 60 days of each session, though they 120-day sessions. ance company payment limits; insureds D.C. Health Link flourishes because receive per diem expenses for the Hansen suggested the better way cannot be kicked off a policy for getting it is loved and nurtured. The exchange entire session, which works out to to allow lawmakers to handle the sick; and free preventative screenings has an 11-member board–seven voting about 96 working days. If SJR5 were work load is to cut the number bills are examples. These are all coverages members and four public officials. One to pass, they would receive salaries that may be introduced in half. unregulated companies have refused to public official is from the D.C. Dept. of for 150 days instead of 60 days, es- The National Conference of State cover, or charged higher fees in the past. Health, one from Human Services, one sentially a 150 percent pay increase. Legislatures (NCSL) reports that in An individual policy, the Blue-Choice from the Dept. of insurance, and one A fiscal note prepared by the Leg- the early 1960s only 19 state legisla- HMO Silver has a premium of $229 a from Securities and Banking. They all islative Counsel Bureau estimates tures met annually, while the rest month ($2,748/yr.), which is only $93.50/ have professional expertise and author- the change would raise the cost of met biennially. By the mid-1970s, the mo. more than Medicare premiums. ity to coordinate and manage exchange legislative sessions from the current number of states meeting annually The yearly deductible is $1,300 and issues that need development or revi- $20 million every two years to $33.3 had jumped from 19 to 41. Today emergency room copays are $300. It is sion. million. only Nevada, Montana, North Da- This exchange offers both in-person “Despite our tradition of bienni- kota and Texas still met biennially. and internet advice and instruction for al sessions it is time for a change. Texas’ population is considerably individuals and families. They provide While this tradition made sense larger than Nevada’s. advice and offer policies to small busi- during periods when our population While Nevada does not have full- MESQUITE ness owners who want to provide for was much lower and our finances blown legislative sessions every year LOCAL NEWS their employees, and tools for insurance less complex, it no longer addresses it does have standing committees of brokers. They don’t sit and wait. They the needs of a rapidly growing state lawmakers who meet when not in Published every Thursday by advertise by getting out into the com- with a multibillion-dollar budget session and are able to make funding Battle Born Media LLC munity. Health Link booths are com- operating in a global market,” state and regulatory changes. The gover- mon sights at conventions, rallies, and Sen. Joyce Woodhouse of Henderson nor also has the power to call special Publisher Kirk Kern public celebrations. They have sponsors said during a recent hearing on the legislative sessions, such as the ones [email protected] that support and encourage enrollment resolution. “Our state simply cannot called in recent years to dole out including the Chamber of Commerce, adequately address rapidly chang- billions in tax breaks to electric car Advertising sales the Greater Washington Hispanic ing conditions, a complex budget makers Telsa and Faraday Future. Sandi Boyce [email protected] Chamber, the National Association of and policy matters by meeting every Just what we need more of, right? Health Underwriters, and the Restau- other year. In the past 17 years alone, NCLS points out in a list of ar- Classified Ads/General Business rant Association. That’s a lotta love and our general revenue fund has more guments against annual sessions Pam Mulligan support that other exchanges do not get. than doubled. At the same time our posted on its website that annual [email protected] Want another reason for the success responsibilities as legislatures have sessions inevitably lead to a spi- Staff of the D.C. exchange? It is the exchange increased significantly.” raling of legislative costs — for the Barbara Ellestad (reporter) through which every Senator, every Imagine how much the revenue — lawmakers as well as the staffers Linda Faas (reporter) Representative, and all of their staffs taken from the pockets of hardwork- who must be brought together twice Lou Martin (sports reporter) Bob Snell (sports reporter) buy their own healthcare insurance. ing Nevadans — would have grown as often. Also, biennial sessions Teri Nehrenz (Media/website coordinator). Congress has a vested interest in seeing if the voters had approved annual allow lawmakers to work with and [email protected] that the exchange works. There is a sessions half a century ago. associate with their constituents. public misconception that Congress At the hearing state Sen. Heidi Another argument is that there are PMB 208 550 W. Pioneer Blvd. gets free insurance. They don’t. They Gansert of Reno expressed concerns enough laws already limiting peo- Suite 140-208 (in the UPS Store) pay about one-third of their premiums that annual sessions would make ple’s liberty. Mesquite NV 89024 with the other two-thirds being paid as it more difficult for anyone but the Lawmakers should dump this (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: 888-241-8173 an employment benefit by the public. well-off to serve. “How do we main- expensive and counterproductive admin@mesquitelocal news.com They buy through the exchange be- tain a citizen Legislature where we measure now. cause, in a move during debate, Sen. have folks who come from all walks Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), trying make of life?” she asked. “This would still Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper the whole act unacceptable, inserted be part-time but you would have columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@ to take off every year, and so that yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.word- > See DONNELLY, Page 5A would be a concern. Who would press.com/ The Week of April 4, 2019 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A

responded to a report of a two vehicle Blotter non-injury accident. One female was cit- a compromise to those who champion ed for the accident. Masto Medicare for all. The purchase mandate continued from Page 3A Sex Offense: Officers responded to continued from Page 4A supported by tax penalties, which was a business reference a lewdness. The original in the act, needs to be revised suspect was gone prior to officers arriv- an amendment calling for Congress to so those who do not want to buy in- female with a felony warrant out of Mes- ing. get insurance through the exchanges. surance are convinced to do so. We’ve quite. One adult female was arrested for Traffic stop: Officers conducted a He thought the Democratic members gotten general acceptance about buying the warrant. traffic stop, which resulted in one fe- would balk, thinking the exchange auto insurance while universal health Theft from vehicle: An officer re- male adult being arrested on two local much too plebian, vote that idea down, insurance is a tougher sell. Government sponded to a residence reference a re- warrants. and scuttle the whole act. At the very subsidies need monitoring for effective- port of a stolen license plate. Traffic stop: Officers conducted a least, Grassley thought he could make ness as well. Stolen property: An officer respond- traffic stop for a speeding violation. The hypocritical hay out of Democrats vot- Given the care D.C. Health Link ed to a pawn shop reference a report of male subject was arrested for DUI-Alco- ing against his amendment then for the gets, every exchange could be as high a pawned item which had been reported hol (1st offense) and a traffic violation. bill. It backfired. The Democrats liked functioning and effective. We need to stolen. the amendment, included it, and made convince our elected representatives to Lost property: Officers took a report MARCH 29 it a part of the act that became law. Ergo, support the law and work to improve of lost property. Traffic Accident w/ Injuries: Officer the D.C. exchange is the most nurtured it within its framework that, contrary Wanted person: An officer made responded to a traffic accident involving exchange in the country. to Republican rhetoric, does work. contact with a male who had an active a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestri- The Affordable Care Act needs work. Obamacare is a healthcare winner! warrant out of the Mesquite Municipal an was evaluated on scene by paramed- It was born as a compromise and an Court. The male was arrested for the ics and released to a parent. One adult experiment. Today, revisions are needed Terry Donnelly is a retired teacher. He taught warrant. male driver was cited for failing to yield that were unforeseen in 2010. A public in public schools in Kentucky, Michigan, and Found property: An officer took to a pedestrian. option for variety in policies, offed in Colorado. He was an adjunct faculty member a report of a found driver’s license. Suspicious person: Officers re- concert with Medicare or Medicaid, instructing teachers and teacher trainees The identification was placed into ev- sponded to a West Mesquite Boulevard would offer competition that would at Michigan State University, University of idence. business reference a report of two suspi- reign in cost increases. Also, offering Colorado, and Adams State College in Colorado. Hit & Run: Officers responded to an cious females. Two females were arrest- East Pioneer Boulevard casino in refer- ed for petit larceny. ence to a hit and run in the parking lot. Fighting: Information was received of Through further investigation, the driv- a fight between two students. Video and er of the fleeing vehicle was located and witness statements are cited for failure to report the accident. Hit & Run: Officers responded to an East Pioneer Boulevard casino regard- MARCH 28 ing a hit and run accident. Incident re- Andrew Bird Domestic violence: Officers re- port completed. Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care sponded a residence for a report of Traffic accident w/o injury: Officer and Life Insurance possible domestic violence in prog- responded to an intersection for a report ress. After investigation one female of a traffic accident. Officer completed 702-346-7025 | www.FinancialConceptsMesquite.com subject was taken into custody for do- a traffic accident report and the at fault 355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. C-80, Mesquite NV 89027 mestic battery. driver was issued a citation. Theft: Officers responded to a North Sandhill Boulevard diner reference a MARCH 30 theft. The victim did not wish to pursue Hit and Run: Officers responded to a Southern Nevada charges. hit and run that occurred on the private Traffic accident w/o injury: Officer property of an East Pioneer Boulevard Symphony Orchestra responded to an intersection for a report local casino. of a traffic accident. Officer completed a Disorderly conduct: Officers re- Concert in the CasaBlanca Showroom traffic accident report and the driver at sponded to a West Mesquite Boulevard fault was issued a citation. business reference a disorderly female. “Boundless Power of Music” Found property: Officers responded One adult female was issued a citation to the Mesquite Police Department ref- and released for breach of peace. April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the ticket window. Concert is featuring musical erence a found property. Juvenile problem: Officers respond- Intoxicated person: Officers re- ed to a park reference a fight. Officers selection of Star Wars and Piano Concerto. sponded to a city park reference an in- are attempting to identify all people in- toxicated male. One adult male was is- volved. sued a citation for possessing alcohol in Identification check: Officer’s con- Selmer Spitzer, Conductor a park. tacted a juvenile who was cited for mi- [email protected] | 701-226-6062 Property damage, non-vandalism: nor gambling. Officers took a report of property dam- Trespassing: Officers responded to age. a report of a disorderly patron that se- Traffic accident w/o injury: Officer curity wanted to trespass and was not responded to an intersection for a report being cooperative. One male subject Mesquites’ ties to movie film DVD “Dead Man Rising” of a traffic accident. Officer completed was arrested for breach of peace and a traffic accident report and the at fault trespass. To be released April 2nd in Walmart was issued a citation. DUI: Officer located a vehicle parked Fraud: An officer responded to a res- on the grapevine overpass impeding You may remember Jason Swayne. He entered the BBQ contests idence reference a report of fraud. The traffic. The driver was arrested for driv- at the Casablanca for many years. His business was “Smokin Hot investigation in ongoing. ing under the influence as well as other BBQ.” Jason catered for the film “Dead Man Rising” in Hollywood. Traffic accident w/o injury: Officers misdemeanor offenses. He soon became an extra and crewman. Shortly after filming of the movie Jason passed away 3 years ago at age 43. The producer and writer kindly memorialized him at the end of the movie with a full screen picture of Jason as his wife Michelle sings “Amazing Grace.” After the screening in Hollywood Lois and Richard (Dick) Arrest Related incidents Swayne of Calais subdivision became Executive producers. Another continued from Page 3A tie is Jasons’ brother, Darren Swayne who ran and owned the Post Negrete, Alyssa C Net boxes and store in Smiths Grocery store here in Mesquite. 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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PRO BASKETBALL Softball team wins three of four games

By Lou Martin MLN

The Virgin Valley High softball team went 3-1 for the week ending March 29. The Lady Dogs defeated Western 19-3 on Monday March 25. The Lady Dogs ripped 16 hits led by pitcher Melissa Vanorsdale with three. Emmelie Anguiano had two hits and four RBIs followed by three RBI’s each off the bats of Taylor Ostrowski, Kaysha Heath and Andrea Ochoa. The Dawgs opened 3A League play with a 7-3 loss to Chaparral on Wednes- day, March 27. The Cowboys scored early leading 7-0 after four and a half innings Lou Martin before the Lady Dogs rallied in the fifth Desert Dog Tyrone Criswell hits for two points in a recent game against Tampa Bay. The former University of Nevada with 3 runs. player has been moved from his shooting forward position to a guard spot. The Dogs rebounded Thursday with an easy 12-1 win over Indian Springs and crushed Sunrise Mountain 23-10 in a run fest Friday to end the week. The Lady Desert Dogs in free fall, drop three games Dogs led 8-0 after two innings before the Miners scored seven runs in the bottom By Lou Martin game ahead of the Raleigh Firebirds. The Dogs need to go 4-3 in their re- of the second to cut the lead to 8-7. MLN The Dogs are 11-2 at home but sport maining games to have any chance of The Dogs added five runs in the top only a 4-8 record on the road with sev- making the league playoffs. The loss of the third before putting the game The Mesquite Desert Dogs hopes for en games remaining in the season. The of point guard Jonathon Loyd midway out of reach with 9 runs in the fourth a playoff- birth took a big hit this past Dogs’ game against San Diego on April through the season has made a dramatic inning. Kaysha Heath led VVHS with week, as they fell at San Diego and Yaki- 4 was cancelled due to a scheduling con- change in the Desert Dogs offense. four hits including two round trippers. ma. flict. The team will travel to New York In addition, the Dogs cut top re- The win evened their league record at The Dogs lost at San Diego, 121-113, on a make or break road trip for three bounder 6-foot-8 power forward Don 1-1. The Dogs continue league play on on March 24 and 109-86 and 113-107 at games. Muepo, who had a 20-plus per game Tuesday April 2 hosting Moapa Valley Yakima this past weekend. The loss- The Dogs host the first-place Yakima scoring average for unknown reasons. before traveling to Pahranagat Valley on es dropped the Dogs into third place in Sun Kings on April 18-19 before closing Only time will tell if the Dogs can right Wednesday. league standings, with a 15-10 record, one at San Diego on April 21. their ship. Virgin Valley’s track and field squad traveled to Western High School on Wednesday, March 26, and had a great TRAVEL meet, said coach Gary Hartman. The girl’s scored 96 points to Westerns 41 and Valley’s 37 points. Leading the way for the Lady Dogs Kirk’s Grotto a true Gold Butte hiking adventure were Macee Bundy with wins in the 100 By Tom Garrison trail is steep and rocky. This is the only and 200 meter dashes, Nikita Eskelsen strenuous part of the hike. in the 100 meter hurdles and long jump, My wife Deb and I love “out in the mid- The trail stays closer to the cliffs on the Alyssa Ponce with wins in the 1600 me- dle of nowhere” hikes. These are true right. Almost .4 mile along the trail, we ter run and triple jump. Also garnering adventures, where, if something goes found the entrance to Kirk’s Grotto. It is wins were Cassadee Reber in the pole wrong, you must rely on your prepared- on the right (west) and mostly hidden by vault, Calla Haviland in the high jump, ness and wits. Our kind of adventure. a large Mesquite tree. We carefully made Elise Dick in the shot and Julia Ramirez Kirk’s Grotto hike in the Gold Butte Na- our way around the tree (watch out for in the 300 meter hurdles. tional Monument fits the bill. This trail thorns) and entered the first section The boys won their meet scoring 65 is isolated and features a slot canyon, of the slot—an unusual circular room. points to Western’s 41 and Valley’s 56. petroglyphs, strange sandstone forma- About 15 yards into the slot is a keyhole Leading the way for the Dawgs were tions, and amazing views. shaped entrance to a more open area. Ty Bryant winning the pole vault and (Don’t’ ask about the “Kirk” of Kirk’s Beyond this, the canyon narrows and the 110 meter high hurdles, Taua Fiso in the Grotto. I did, and along with Internet cliffs steepen. shot, Braden Bingham in the high jump research found no one or source who Like most enclosed slot canyons, this and Jeremy Perkins in the discus. The knew the origination of the name.) one was about 10 degrees cooler than Bulldogs will host Moapa Valley and De- The Gold Butte National Monument the outside. On a hot day, it would be re- mocracy Prep on Tuesday April 2. comprises nearly 300,000 mostly wilder- freshing. For us, just a bit chilly. ness acres administered by the Bureau Look around and you will find several of Land Management (BLM). Some is well-defined petroglyph panels etched designated an Area of Critical Environ- in the desert varnish on the cliff walls. HEALTHCARE mental Concern for its tortoise habitat; There are some animals, human forms, cultural and historical resources; and approximately 21 miles, and at the end of and abstract designs. Remember, petro- natural, scenic, and botanical qualities. the paved road, the road forks. Proceed glyphs (rock art) are historical treasur- Doctor introduces It is located west of the Arizona border, straight ahead, south, on the unpaved ers and protected by federal law. Do south and east of the Virgin River, and Gold Butte Road for approximately 3.8 not touch them and certainly not deface robotic-assisted north of the Colorado River. It is here miles and turn right (west) onto North them in any way. The rock art has existed the Great Basin, Mojave and Sonoran Mud Wash Road. (There are interesting for hundreds of years, be respectful and treatment for knee Deserts, and the Colorado Plateau meet, petroglyphs 3.9 miles along Mud Wash let future generations also enjoy them. each contributing a colorful piece to the Road. They are about 15 feet high up on The canyon forks at the end. Both replacement region. The terrain is rugged and high red sandstone cliffs on the right, north, forks end with massive rock slides. With clearance vehicles (and sometimes four- side of the road.) some effort, we could have scrambled up MLN wheel drive) are required for many of the After about 4.3 miles in Mud Wash the rubble, but there did not seem to be back roads, including this one. a trail heads up the south (left) bank. a good reason to do so. The main fork, Orthopedic surgeon Todd Parry, MD, of No water is available in the Gold Butte Head up the incline, around a couple of straight ahead, contained some nice Revere Health Coral Desert Orthopaedics, region, although the Whitney Pocket lo- switchbacks, and to the top of the mesa petroglyphs on the left. is now offering OMNIBotics, an advanced cale has primitive camping areas with pit overlooking Mud Wash. Stay on this dirt This adventure, combining natural robotic-assisted treatment option for total toilets. road for 2 miles to the intersection with beauty with solitude, was a little more knee replacement in Mesquite. This inno- Deb and I left St. George about 9:00 Backcountry Byway (aka Gold Butte than two miles round trip and took vative total knee replacement solution is am on a sunny, but cool, mid-March Wash Road and Red Bluff Spring Road). about 1 ½ hours at a leisurely pace. We designed to relieve pain caused by joint de- morning. From St. George the first leg Just 50 yards or so before the intersec- did not see another person once we left generation due to osteoarthritis. of the journey is simple—go south on tion, go left (south) (not on Backcountry the trailhead. After exploring the wilder- The OMNIBotics procedure uses ad- Interstate 15 and drive approximately Byway) on the dirt trail for 1.1 miles to a ness, we stopped in Mesquite for an early vanced software and instrumentation nine miles past Mesquite to Exit 112 (Riv- post and cable parking area—the trail- dinner. This is a great day trip for desert to tailor each procedure to the patient’s erside/Bunkerville exit). Take the exit head for Kirk’s Grotto. explorers. unique anatomy to optimize implant fit and continue about three miles south We parked and admired the view. and alignment. crossing the Virgin River. Once across, Due to heavier than normal rainfall the An avid hiker for more than 25 years, Tom’s “I’m impressed that this robotics sys- the first intersection is Gold Butte Road. past couple of months, the desert was latest book, Hiking Southern Nevada, was tem not only measures the bone but Turn right (west) at the intersection and accented with blooming Joshua Trees awarded 2nd place in the non-fiction cate- also takes into account the tightness of set your trip odometer to 0. Gold Butte and green everywhere under a cloud- gory of the League of Utah Writers Published a patient’s ligaments. This makes joint Road is paved, although not well main- less deep blue sky. The temperature was Book Contest in 2018. The book is available at replacements much more accurate and tained. The first five miles roughly par- in the mid-60s as we headed south on a Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Hiking- precise,” Parry said. allel the Virgin River. Later you’ll see well-defined user trail toward two large Southern-Nevada-One-Garrisno/dp/1986572153/ For more information about this pro- an oasis and at about 14 miles in catch red sandstone outcroppings complete ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 . Tom can be reached at: cedure contact Parry at 435.628.9393. a glimpse of Lake Mead to the west. At with cliffs. The first 100 yards or so of the [email protected] 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 4, 2019 YOUR SEVEN-DAY FORECAST

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NICHOLAS JOHN MURRAY were grown. Their next adventure was JADE Nicholas John Murray 73, passed moving to Las Vegas, NV where he fin- What a beauty! This 2-year-old came away on February 7th, 2019 at the Can- ished his career. After retiring in 2004, to the shelter with her house mate Luna cer Treatment Cen- Nick and Kay moved to Mesquite, NV when the owner moved into a home that ter of America in where many dear friendships have been did not allow pets. She has the softest Goodyear, AZ. Nick, established. Their retirement years were gray/silver long fur and greenish gold known affectionately filled with RV traveling to visit family, eyes. She is a little shy due to her new liv- by his family as Nich- friends, and play some Bingo. ing arrangements. She loves people and ol, was born in Chica- Nick was a devoted husband, father, playing with toys. Talkative. go Illinois on August papa, brother, uncle, and friend. Nick 13th, 1945 to William is survived by his wife: Kay, his daugh- OTHER AVAILABLE PETS and Alice Murray. He ter: Kim Svihovec (Bernie), his son: Rich CATS—Luna: She came with Jade. had 2 older brothers Spitzer (Jackie) and two grandchildren: Black with gold eyes. Loves attention and one older sister and was blessed to Zachery Schye (Sammi) and Nicholas Meg: Calico shy but loves to be petted. live there amongst 32 Aunts and Uncles Spitzer, sister: Suzi Goddard (Larry), Needs a quiet home and countless first cousins. When he was numerous nieces and nephews. He is Sweet Pea: Tonkinese with bright blue eyes. 12 years old but very energetic. Best as school age his entire family including his 2 preceded in death by his parents: Wil- only cat. Very talkative. comes when called and loves attention. brothers and sister moved west to Colora- liam and Alice Murray, his brothers: Mi- Sabrina: Black long hair. Needs a quiet home with no children. Her owner passed do. The 4 Murray children rode the entire chael and Robert, nephew: Billy. away and she is shy. way sitting on a couch, under a tarp, tied Cremation has taken place. Izzy: Black and white. Loves attention and being brushed She is shy but doing to the back of a flatbed truck filled with Funeral Service: better every day. Quiet home would be best for her. all the family’s worldly possessions being Place: Mesquite Veteran Center Copper: 15 year old orange and white. He is the king of talk. He loves talking and warned by their father to stay very quiet 840 West Hafen Lane being with people. He is on special food and medication 9 some will be provided to whenever they went through a weigh sta- Mesquite, NV 89027 help with his transition into his new home).Perfect companion for someone wanting tion. Very much a precursor to the Bever- Date: April 6th, 2019 company. ly Hillbillies. Time: 12:00 to 5:00 PM DOGS—Sam: is an energetic puppy that is very loving. He is a lab/heeler mix and Nichol attended grade school at St. In lieu of flowers, contributions can is around 7 months old. Sam is young and is still learning the basic commands. Loves Bernadette’s and graduated from Lin- be made to Cancer Treatment Center of playing with toys and being with people. coln High School in Denver. After high America, 14200 W. Celebrate Life Way, Please check out petfinder site www.mesquiteanimalshelter.petfinder.com. All -an school he worked at various jobs from Goodyear AZ. 85338 imals adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and security to working at Gates Rubber receive 1 year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate. The City of Company before starting a long career ESTORBERTO “GIL” R. Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way is open for adoptions from 8 a.m. as an insulator. BALDENEGRO until 4 p.m Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), Saturday 11am-1pm , Sunday Nichol was loved and cherished by Estorberto “Gil” R. Baldenegro, 93, 1-3 p.m. Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268 all the children he came in contact passed away in March 24, 2019 in Mes- with, he always remembered his nieces quite, NV. Gil was born on November and nephews with the special gift they 28, 1925 in Mogol- longed for, his time. He could often be lon, NM to Emelecio THIS WEEK IN HISTORY found lying on the floor, so they could Baldenegro and An- crawl all over him. gelita Ramirez. He He was a man that all will remem- met Elaine Carter April 5, 1909, Littlefield: While out just returned from St George, where ber for his giving heart. When you met twenty years ago in on a merry good time last Sunday for a they were married in the temple April Nick, a friendship would always begin Palm Springs, CA, drive, C.M.Peterson and company drove 5th. and never end. He was always there and and they have en- into the river at a narrow crossing, and April 9, 1908: Joseph H Reber and willing to help anybody that needed a lit- joyed their romance the river rising overflowed the buggy to Henry Frehner of Littlefield, Arizona tle help. ever since. the seats. had it not been for the coolness were transacting business here (Wash- On December 10th, 1978 Nick married Gil was a very of C.M. Peterson and able handling of ington County) last Friday. the Love of his life, Rilla Kay Ridenour in spiritual person, and spent much of his the team by C.M.Peterson serious re- April 10, 1910: We are enjoying beau- Glenrock, Wyoming. They settled down sults may have followed. tiful weather and good health here with in Wheatland, Wyoming until the kids > See OBITS, Page 3B April 5, 1913: The Virgin Valley towns plenty of work, which makes one feel are awake to the importance of assisting o.k. We are anxiously waiting for the in the work of securing the construction railroad to come through this county. of an automobile road to connect the cit- Our grape vines are very heavily loaded Dr. Robert D. Hillstead, O.D. ies of Los Angeles and Salt lake, Pass- this year and it looks like we have a very Optometrist ing through St George, Bunkerville, St good crop. Grapes do well and are high Shaun D. Rich ABOC/NCLEC Thomas, Lase Vegas and Searchlight. in demand. Nevada Licensed Optician April 8,1918: A party was given here April 10, 1920: We are still having Now located in the Oasis Professional Park last Saturday night in honor of Arthur cold weather here for this time of the Reber and Miss Leora Leavitt who have year. 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Ann Murphy is teaching a free Chair When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. chestra Obits Yoga Class at the Mesquite Veteran’s Info: 702-346-5224 Where: Casablanca Showroom, 950 continued from Page 2B Center. Chair yoga does not require the Kids Steam W. Mesquite Blvd. participants to get down on the floor, al- Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First When: 7 p.m. life trying to better himself. He could of- though we hope to progress them that North St. Info: 877-438-2929 ten be found with his copy of The Pow- far. It is a safe way to begin stretching and When: 4 p.m. er of Awareness by Neville, and worked gaining more flexibility and strength. For Info: 702-346-5224 SUNDAY, APRIL 7 to improve three qualities in his life; more information call Ann 435-669-5987. Mesquite Senior Games Women’s compassion, humility, and patience. He Mesquite Community Education FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Softball also developed a deep faith in God. He Foundation (MCEF) is teaming up with Ages 0-5 Story Time Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill was a very intelligent person, and spent the City of Mesquite to host a 5K Run for Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First Ball Fields many hours with his grandchildren and Fund$ on Saturday April 6, 10a- 2pm. Dr. North St. When: times vary great-grandchildren working on puz- Theresa Ofori of Cosmopolitan Dental When: 11 a.m. Info: www.mesquitenv.gov zles. He owned his own business doing and Nick Montoya, Director of Athletics Info: 702-346-5224 building maintenance and repair, and & Leisure Services for the City are Card Making w/Susan MONDAY, APRIL specialized as an electrician. He served putting together the event that is open to Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First Computer Basics Class honorably in the U.S. Army, joining in runners and walkers of all ages. North St. Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First March 1944 during WWII and reenlisted The race course will be set up on the When: 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. North St. in 1946. streets near the high school, with race Info: 702-346-5224 When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Gil is survived by his companion; Elaine warmup and awards at Virgin Valley Teen Scene Info: 702-346-5224 Carter, his daughters; Cynthia (Ste- High School. Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First Bereavement Group phen) Selznik, Pamela Felix, Jacquie To- Participants can sign up as individuals North St. Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First mashaw, and Denise (Danny) George, his or teams up to four persons. There is an When: 3:30 p.m. North St. nine grandchildren; his five great-grand- entry fee per person, which includes a Info: 702-346-5224 When: 5-6:30 p.m. children, and his one great-great-grand- T-shirt and entry to the pre-run warmup Info: 702-346-5224 daughter. He is preceded in death by his and post-run festivities and awards. SATURDAY, APRIL 6 parents, his siblings, and his daughter; Racers are asked to enlist sponsors Mesquite Senior Games Women’s TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Kari Ramirez. who will pledge cash payment for the Softball Mystery Book Club There will be Military Honors and Ser- distance and time they complete. The Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First vices held at a later date. The family in- runner and team that collect the most Ball Fields North St. vites you to leave a message or memory scholarship money will win prizes. When: times vary When: 4 p.m. in their Guest Book at www.virginvalley- All racer sponsor funding goes toward Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Info: 702-346-5224 mortuary.com. scholarships for 2019 graduating se- Mesquite Senior Games Target Rotary Club niors at Virgin Valley High School. Pistol Where: Holiday Inn, 1030 W. Pioneer Remember to send in those event no- Where: Mesquite Shooter’s Pistol Blvd. tices, things are going to be happening Club, Littlefield, Arizona When: noon that you’ll want folks to know about. When: 8 a.m. Info: 702-346-7025 Send them to [email protected] so Info: www.mesquitenv.gov City Council Meeting you can everyone know what’s happen- Mesquite Senior Games Bicycling Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Thank You ing with your group or club. Where: Mesquite Sports and Events When: 5-7 p.m. Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Info: www.mesquitenv.gov THURSDAY, APRIL 4 When: 8:30 a.m. sign in Virgin Valley History Sunrise Rotary Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First For Reading Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln. Run for Funds North St. When: 8 a.m. Where: Virgin Valley High School When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Info: [email protected] Track, 820 Valley View Dr. Info: 702-346-5224 Free Chair Yoga Class When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Mesquite Veteran’s Center, Info: 702-346-8732 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 840 Hafen Lane Card Making T.O.P.S. MESQUITE When: 1-1:30 p.m. Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First Where: America First Credit Union LOCAL NEWS Info: Ann 435-669-5987 North St. Community Room, 590 W. Mesquite Adult Coloring Club When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Blvd. Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First Info: 702-346-5224 When: 3:30 p.m. MesquiteLocalNews.com North St. Southern Nevada Symphony Or- Info: 702-346-2980

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Call 702-420-4494 to drop off books for donation. 435-215-5261 4B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 4, 2019 The Lord God is salvation CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH One of my very favorite praises of different, but Connecting Our Community With Christ God is proclaimed in Isaiah 12:2, “The similar, song Lord God is my strength and my song of salvation. and He has become my salvation.” He pro- All at the same time, this passage is claims a song Sunday School All Ages 9:30 a.m. an expression of praise, hope, com- of praise to Pastor Daniel Rhodes Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. fort, joy, confidence, trust, deliver- the Messiah. A Southern Baptist Fellowship Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. ance, and so much more. “In that I pray this passage when I am in day the root 702-346-2698 | WWW.CCCMESQUITE.ORG | 233 NORTH SANDHILL BLVD., MESQUITE need. I proclaim this passage when of Jesse, who joy leads my heart to praise. I remem- shall stand ber this passage when my soul seeks TRAVIS LAUTERBACH as a signal for RELIGION comfort. the people- of No one can endure everything by Him shall the nations inquire, and Mesquite Baptist Church themselves. In fact, people really can’t His resting place shall be glorious” Honor God. Love Others. Serve Both. endure anything alone. (Isaiah 11:10). The Lord desires people to call upon By His death on the cross and third Him in the day of trouble (Psalm day resurrection, Jesus reveals Him- 50:15). self to be the world’s salvation from SUNDAY SERVICES He is ever ready to be people’s sin and death. Friendship Gathering source of strength, to deliver them in In that day, He becomes the salva- the midst of suffering and tribulation, tion of the world by laying down His 9:30 a.m. danger and affliction. life for the sins of the world. Because the Lord is the strength of In that day, He sets people free from all who call out to Him, He is worthy the darkness of sin to serve God and Worship Service of their praise. serve one another in love. 10:30 a.m. He is their song as they sound forth In that day, He brings the promise the joy of salvation. life to a world where the only sure For the Israelites, this was often a thing was eventual death. reminder of deliverance from slavery 1030 W. PIONEER BLVD. MESQUITE in Egypt. When they were helpless, Travis Lauterbach is the pastor of Prince of Peace (in the Sunset Mesa Room, Holiday Inn) God led them out. Lutheran Church located in the Falcon Ridge However, Isaiah proclaims here a Business Park in Mesquite. 702-613-4232 | mesquitebaptistchurch.com | Michael Quinton, Pastor

Come in Everyone Welcome! and Explore! SHARING, CARING CONNECTING Ever wonder what life Rev. Dr James Lubach, Senior Pastor is all about? God has Rev. Jimmy Nelson, Associate Pastor spoken about that, SUNDAY 10 A.M. and we’re a community e! WORSHIP lcom of people exploring what We God has said about His WEDNESDAY 5:30 P.M. purpose for us. POTLUCK & CASUAL MIDŽWEEK SERVICE

Journey to the Cross FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Service Times LORD’S SUPPER Sunday Morning 10 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. 211 West First South, Suite C-E Mesquite United Methodist Church Located behind Ace Hardware Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com Children & Youth Ministry Available 420 W. Pioneer Blvd. | Mesquite | 702-346-4663 | umcmesquite.org Mesquite Lutheran Church HOPE IN 2019 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor David Constien Bible Study 8:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice Pastor Bill J. Stevenson

Mesquite Lutheran SUNDAY SERVICES PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. All Children are Welcome Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. Ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday Sweet Hour of Prayer Wed. 6:00 p.m. 702-346-3954 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Licensed by the State of Nevada. Voucher Assistance Available. [email protected] 700 Hardy Way, Mesquite • 702-346-7061 • fbcmesquite.com

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Travis E. Lauterbach

Worship Service Sunday 10:15 a.m. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month Outdoor Midweek Lenten Service Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Market ! Women of Life Thursday 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Bible Study Thursday 3:00 p.m. From 7:00 a.m. to Noon

The mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is to preach, teach, and witness the Gospel Original Art Work, Cras, of Jesus Christ, administer the Sacraments, and give glory and honor to the Triune God. and Gently Used items. Bake Sale and Fresh Grilled Food Available. 350 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Bldg 600 Mesquite United Methodist (Behind Stage Store in Falcon Mesa Business Park) Church Parking Lot. 702-345-2160 | PrinceOfPeaceLutheranChurchMesquite.com Mesquite United Methodist Church Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Sell Your Stuff in Classifieds!

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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Connecting Our Community With Christ CLASSIFIED Sunday School All Ages 9:30 a.m. Pastor Daniel Rhodes Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Spring Yard Sale MISCELLANEOUS 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber DISH Network $69.99 For 190 Chan- FREE Installation. Some restrictions A Southern Baptist Fellowship EMPLOYMENT SkyHawk Townhomes Optic Technology. Stream Videos, nels. Add High Speed Internet for apply. Call 1-877-234-2129. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Sat. 4-6 ,8a-12p AT&T INTERNET. Get More For Your Music and More! Call Earthlink Today ONLY $14.95/month. Best Technology. (NVCanApr4) Apply & Test for Eligibility List 717 W. Hafen Lane High-Speed Internet Thing. Starting at 1-855-225-8688. (NVCanApr4) Best Value. Smart HD DVR Included. 702-346-2698 | WWW.CCCMESQUITE.ORG | 233 NORTH SANDHILL BLVD., MESQUITE FIREFIGHTER/EMT & FIREFIGHTER $40/month w/12-mo agmt. Includes 1 PARAMEDIC Yard Sale TB of data per month. Ask us how to FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS INTER- The City of Mesquite is accepting ap- Fri. 4/5, Sat. 4/6 7a-ip bundle and SAVE! Geo & svc restric- NET BUNDLES. Serious Speed! Seri- plications from individuals interested in 541 Charles St. tions apply. Call us today 1-855-721- ous Value! Broadband Max - $19.99/ being full-time FF/EMT or FF/Paramed- 6892. (NVCanApr4) mo or Broadband Ultra - $67.97/mo. —OVER 50 GARAGE SALES IN— ic. An eligibility hiring list will be made Garage Sale Both Include FREE Wi Fi Router. CALL for full-time applicants. Deadline to Sat. 4/6, 7a-12p EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED INTERNET. for Details! 1-877-274-4932. Apply: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 @ 11:59 1289 Heritage Trail As Low As $14.95/month (for the first (NVCanApr4) pmPhysical Exam Proof of CPAT at 10’ x 10’ Canopy, Fold-up picnic table, time of written test must be submitted. Hardware, tools and more Written Exam: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am., 3 John Deere Drive, Sun City Garage Sale Community Mesquite.Oral Interview: Tuesday, Sat. 4/6 7a- ?? BIG SPRING SALE! May 7, 2019 @ to follow written test, 3 585 Bridle Path Circle John Deere Drive, Mesquite. Detail job Action Ridge Subdivision Saturday, April 6 Garage Sale! postings and employment application Harley Clothes and Collectibles, at: https://www.mesquitenv.gov EOE Household items from 7a.m. - Noon 7am–1pm COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCH- Garage Sale tools - Jewelry - displays - rikker Boxes Saturday, April 6 ER: City of Mesquite, NV (Salary $38, Sat. 4/6 7a – 12p Crystals - rock gis and Much More! Sun City Mesquite is located 2 ½ Miles North on 118 - $52,208/annually) Perform a 164 Sage Way variety of duties in the operation of Furniture, Washer/Dryer, Household Falcon Ridge Parkway the emergency services systems and items 712 Southridge drive, SunSet greenS with 16 Subdivisions (Villages) various communication devices to receive, route, relay and dispatch calls for emergency and non-emergency law enforcement, ambulance, fire and other services. Deadline: Thursday, May 2, 2019 @ 4:59 pm Applications may be filed online at: https://www. mesquitenv.gov EOE

Receptionist ~ City Manager: City of Mesquite, NV (Salary $11.07 - $14.13 Part Time 15-19 hours a week with no benefits). Provide clerical support for the City Manager’s Office. Deadline: OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE April 07, 2019, 11:59PM Applications 12 WEST MESQUITE BOULEVARD may be filed online at: https://www. 5 Units Available mesquitenv.gov/ EOE Unit 102 3,310 sq. ft. Unit 107 720 sq. ft. GARAGE SALES Unit 109 720 sq. ft. Suite 111 720 sq. ft. Garage Sale HUGE YARD SALE: Suite 112 720 sq. ft. Sat. 6 of April at 566 Eagle St (behind the P.O. in Mesquite) from 7-12. Oak Kitchen Table with 4 chairs, TOOLS, EXECUTIVE SUITES AVAILABLE comics, baseball cards, Disney videos, Elvis records and other Collectibles, FOR PRICING AND SPECIALS small appliances, golf clubs, furniture, Natalie Hafen or Richard Gutierrez lg decorative mirror and pictures, luggage, toys, clothes, Sewing Machine, Antique Typewriter even an 702-346-7930 Alice Chambers Tractor and more. 1155 W. PIONEER BLVD. #104 | MESQUITE

SUNSET GREENS COMMUNITY BodyBody andand SoulSoul Cleaning out the house Co-op SALE! Saturday, Saturday April 6th April 6th Space for rent available! HOPE IN 2019 7am - 1 pm 7:30 a.m. • Technicians • Practitioners • Nutritionist Until 1 p.m. • Healing Arts • Therapists • And More... Furniture, TVs, Wall Art, Lamps, Linens, Kitchen Items, Tools, 702-346-6336 ATV w/Trailer, Yard Tools, SW end of Hafen Lane, Planter Pots and More! behind the Casablanca Resort or For updates and more visit us: Follow Hafen Lane SW to Sunset FIRST BAPTIST facebook.com/BodyandSoulCoop 1509 Smoke Signal Trail (Sun City) Greens Way CHURCH See our ad in the the April 18th Healthcare insert Pastor Bill J. Stevenson

SUNDAY SERVICES Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. SERVICE DIRECTORY Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer Wed. 6:00 p.m. Sales & Service 700 Hardy Way, Mesquite • 702-346-7061 • fbcmesquite.com 702-346-5850 50 N. Sandhill Blvd. APPLIANCE, PLUMBING, www.thelindicorp.com [email protected] VOTED BEST OF MESQUITE 2013 & 2015 FOR RESIDENTIAL LAWN & TREE CARE! AIR CONDITIONING

MESQUITE VETERINARY CLINIC,INC. Virgin Valley Veterinary Hospital Outdoor Peggy Purner, DVM Dr. Tammy A. Brown | Dr. James B. Steyee | Dr. Killian Lenahen For appointment please call: 702-346-4401 www.virginvalleyvets.com 610 Hardy Way, Building B 702-346-2456 Market ! 702-346-2904 371 Riverside Road, Mesquite 660 Hardy Way, Suite 44, Mesquite Saturday, April 6 HeritageElectric.org Mesquite, NV 89027

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CONTACT KAREN FIELDING FOR MORE INFORMATION: 702-378-9964 gorgeous custom home! This home offers a double door entrance into a tiled entry. The Kitchen has granite countertops with an upgraded backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom suite has private access to the backyard. Large backyard has a swimming pool with custom waterfall, putting green, sun screens, outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ and refrigerator, covered patio with 3 bed | 2 bath | 2,221 sq ft mister system. The oversized 1,044 sq. ft. garage can house up $225 sq ft | $499,900 to 4 cars and has extended cupboards for storage. A true must see property in a quiet, serene setting.

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To advertise contact Sandi Boyce NEITHER THE LISTING BROKER OR ADVERTISER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR MISINFORMATION, MISPRINTS, TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR, ETC. HEREIN CONTAINED. ALL REAL ESTATE ADVERTISED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT OF 1968. MLN WILL NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT ANY ADVERTISING FOR REAL ESTATE WHICH IS IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW. READERS ARE 801-661-5686 | [email protected] HEREBY INFORMED THAT ALL DWELLINGS ADVERTISED IN THIS TABLOID ARE AVAILABLE ON AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASIS 2AA MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 4, 2019 2AA The Week of April 4, 2019 The Week of April 4, 2019 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3AA 4AA MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 4, 2019 BUY AND SELL WITH CONFIDENCE, NOT CONCERN, CALL KAREN! LIVE THE SUN CITY RESORT LIFESTYLE

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690 ARGUELLO CIRCLE 3 BR | 3.5 Baths | 2,468 SQ FT Y WITH ACE! Gorgeous home is located in a gated community with beautiful views of the Palmer Golf Course and Mountains from the Patio. The kitchen has granite counter tops and Stainless appliances, new refrigerator and dishwasher. Downstairs comes complete with a good size family room, 1/2 Bath and an abundance of storage. There's also a 3rd BR with full bath and walk-in closet. Fully GET YOUR OUTDOOR fenced backyard with a covered patio.Water heater is new as well. This home is a must see! ACE READ SP $319,900

945 OVERLAND TRAIL 2 BR | 2 Baths | 1,663 SQ FT The floor plan is open and the numerous windows provide a voluminous amount of natural light. This beautiful home has neutral tiled floors. Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Custom blinds. This large lot is .25 acres. Enjoy 55+ active lifestyle that offers resort-style amenities with 18-hole putting course, tennis, pickleball, bocce courts, golf privi- leges, pool and 2 spas.

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420 SECOND SOUTH ST 4 BR | 2 Baths | 1,334 SQ FT NO HOA! This home has a lot to offer. Bedroom has access to the backyard. Open vaulted ceilings with ceiling fan. This home has an oversized yard and it is fully fenced with a gated area on the side of the two car Garage for RV parking. Beautiful rock wall that surrounds the front of the property. The back of the home has a southern exposure. Centrally located giving easy access to all amenities in Mesquite. New master bathroom shower and shower fixtures.

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3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,660 SQ FT | $279,000 2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,360 SQ FT | $220,000 3 BEDS | 2.5 BATH | 2,192 SQ FT | $262,500 Gated community of Copper Springs. Large open living area with Immediately as you walk up to this townhome, you will love it’s Located in the Sedona subdivision. With the master suite down- vaulted ceilings, tile flooring and natural lighting. Kitchen has front courtyard and the landscaping. Large open floor plan. stairs and 2 bedrooms plus office/loft area upstairs. Kitchen is Search all My Listings and Mesquite Homes at; www.Mesquite-realestate.com been updated with backsplash and granite countertops, and has Kitchen has a great work area with plenty of counter top, and roomy and has stainless appliances and R/O system, lots of cab- a great work area. Outdoor living space has a fully fenced rear nice cabinetry. Fully screened back patio, which allows an addi- inets and counter space. Master bedroom includes an ensuite yard with a covered patio. You are only a few blocks away from tional living area. Association amenities includes a swimming bath and a closet system. Built-in bookcase in the office/loft area. the community clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, and pool and spa. Enjoy the 9-hole Coyote Willows Golf Course, the Epoxy-floored garage. Large covered patio, and is fully fenced. other amenities. clubhouse is just a few blocks away! Access to the association pool, fitness center, and clubhouse. 402 Copper Springs Drive 559 Hagens Alley 461 Canyon Drive

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