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september 2021 | Vol. 2, No. 2 free Inside Johnson keeps Ashten Roman makes a big his eye on art catch down the sideline in Floyd Johnson loves his Virgin Valley High's first game association with Mes- of the season at Del Sol. quite Art Gallery The Bulldogs dominated for Pages 12 the 46-0 win. SEE STORY, PAGE 8 Calendar See what’s going on in Mesquite in September. Page 16 Photo credit: Kirk Kern CHECK US OUT! WE’RE THE #1 RATED COMPANY AT ANGIE’S LIST AND HOME ADVISOR SOLAR SCREEN NOW 50% BLIND & SHUTTER $300 F O OFF 2 R 1 OFF SOLAR 2” FAUX SUN OUT SHUTTERS SCREENS WOODS 2 Call for FREE In-home Consultation 9 6 9 8 9 # c i L ALSO AVAILABLE: Security Doors, Screen Doors, Screen Rooms | Senior & Military Discounts 702-379-1056 2 MESQUITE MONTHLY SEPTEMBER, 2021 Voted #1 Success Real Estate Agent! 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Check in Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization. judging, eating and autographing per times for teams is 8 a.m. with games Those interested in helping sponsor this schedule on Saturday, Sept. 11. starting at 10 a.m. Cost for teams is the event, or sign up a team, can email Publisher/Editor $210, which includes a t-shirt. [email protected]. COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR SEPT. 3 Kirk Kern Money raised from the event will 775-316-2335 help the club provide many services JOEY CHESTNUT WILL COMPETE American Red Cross with the City AT CASABLANCA RIB FEST [email protected] for the community, and youth in of Mesquite Department of Athletics particular. 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The Watch demonstrations by police and deadline to register is Wednesday, fire personnel accompanied by air Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. Registrations are support units. being taken now. The season will If your organization would like to run six week to include two Mon- participate in this event please re- day night skills camps and games spond via email to records@mes- will be played on Wednesday eve- quitenv.gov. Please put Mesquite nings. Night Out in the subject line. Dead- If spots are available after the reg- line to register is Sept. 20. istration deadline, those wanting to fill the available positions will be LONG DRIVE EVENT FEATURES charged a late sign-up fee per spot. PGA’S DECHAMBEAU Spots will be filled on a first-come, The Professional Long Drive As- first-served basis. sociation (PLDA) is hosting the “The purpose of youth programs Professional Long Drive World in the City of Mesquite Recreation Championships in Mesquite, Sept. & Parks Department is to guide boys 27 – Oct. 1, and the PGA Tour’s lon- and girls through an organized pro- gest hitter, Bryson DeChambeau, is gram,” said Zach Robison, Recre- set to compete. ation Supervisor. “Youth can learn The 2020 US Open Champion the fundamentals of a sport and will be hitting with the likes of Kyle learn sportsmanship through par- Berkshire, Justin James and Scottie We offer the following services: ticipation. The ultimate goal is to en- Pearman, currently the top 3 long • 401(k) Rollovers courage skill development and foster drivers on the PLDA Tour. 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FinancialConceptsMesquite.com Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the West “This is tough!” DeChambeau said Field of the Mesquite Recreation in a video posted on social media Visit our website to listen to Jeff’s Center 100 E. Old Mill Road begin- showing him in a mock competition weekly podcast! ning at 5:30 p.m. with Long Drivers Scottie Pearman, Jeffrey Bird offers investment advisory services through Gradient Advisors, LLC (Arden Hills, MN 877 885 0508), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Gradient Advisors, LLC and its advisors do not render tax, legal or accounting advice. Financial Concepts, Inc. Mesquite Night Out is designed to, Reid Russel, David Kostyall II and is not a registered investment advisor and is not an affiliate of Gradient Advisors, LLC. Insurance products and services are offered through Jeffrey Bird, independent agent. Financial Concepts, Inc., Jeffrey Bird, and Gradient Advisors, LLC are not affiliated with or (1) heighten crime and drug preven- Robbie Peterson. In his writeup he endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any government agency. tion awareness, (2) Generate sup- added, “This is an amazing opportu- 355 W. Mesquite Blvd, Ste C-80, Mesquite NV 89027 port for, and participation in, local nity to grow the game and the sport anti-crime efforts, (3) Strengthen [of Long Drive] in general!.” SEPTEMBER, 2021 MESQUITE MONTHLY 5 CHECK OUT OUR NEW LIQUOR PRICES Labor Day Savings! 15% OFF $3 OFF FREE NATIVE CIGARETTE FOUNTAIN AMERICAN CARTONS DRINK OR JEWELRY Always Tax Free! COFFEE Huge Gift Shop! Largest Selection of with purchase of fuel! Must present coupon. Expires 9/30/21 Free 32 oz. Fountain Drink or 20 oz. coffee with Cartons in Nevada. purchase of 10 gallons of fuel. Must be 21 years old. Cannot be combined Must present coupon. Expires 9/30/21 with any other discounts. Must present coupon. One coupon per person. Expires 9/30/21 These brands and more! 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