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Local NewsVol. 14, No. 27 The Week of april 19, 2018

HEALTH CARE GROWTH Hospital has a lot to celebrate MLN

When people typically say the word “hospital,” they’re referring to the con- crete, steel and glass structure; the place they go to, hopefully, heal. Of course, you know it’s not the concrete, glass and steel that heals you; it’s the people who work inside. National Hospital Week celebrates those people and provides an opportu- nity to thank all of the dedicated indi- viduals: physicians, nurses, therapists, purchasing, engineers, food service workers, volunteers, administrators and Barbara Ellestad housekeepers for their contributions. Additional storage units are under construction on Riverside Road as Mayan Storage LLC increases the number of units NHW always falls on the week (Sun- available from a sizable building permit issued by the city of Mesquite in March. day-Saturday) of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. This year Mesa View Hospital has a lot to celebrate. Being a small hospital in a rural area has its challenges and Mesa View hasn’t March building permits always come out on top; but they’ve been improving over the past few years and they’re set on changing the record. One ongoing challenge has been staffing the hospital with quality resume healthy increase doctors and keeping them. It’s not hard to find well trained and dedi- By Barbara Ellestad cility. Those two permits are in addition Mesquite development. Nevada Resi- cated doctors, Mesa View has had MLN to the $1.558 million permit the company dential Construction (NRC) was issued several over the years but they don’t took in February. five permits while Maves Construction, stay. Keeping staff satisfied with the After a torrid January pace followed by Deep Roots Harvest also took a com- Catamount Development, Jackson Con- salaries a small hospital can offer is a slight lull in February, building permits mercial modification permit for its mari- tracting and a private builder were each difficult for any rural facility. Most issued by the city in March resumed a juana facility worth $5,500. The com- issued one permit. young doctors are happy to start here healthy pace led by new home construc- pany took out two permits in January The most expensive single-family but quickly move on to bigger adven- tion. valued at $277,286 and another in Febru- home construction permit was valued at tures, more opportunities and mon- The city of Mesquite issued a total of ary worth $9,000. $402,324 with the least expensive permit ey; all of that requires moving away 121 permits in March across all categories The city issued three new business valued at $142,896. Fifteen of the permits from Mesquite. valued at $8.488 million. Even though permits in March compared to four is- were valued in the $100,000 range while One thing you, as a patient, can be sure the number of permits declined from last sued last March. 18 hit in the mid-$200,000 range. of is the fact that the doctors Mesa View year’s 130, the dollar value increased by As usual, the number of single family The city issued seven residential modi- does have and hold on to are not only almost $1.5 million from $7.083 million in residence permits led the pack with 35 is- fication permits valued at $39,579 com- dedicated to Mesa View, they are dedi- 2017. sued last month valued at $7.467 million. pared to March 2017 when 10 permits cated to their community and patients. The city issued three commercial In March 2017, the city issued 28 permits valued at $70,764 were issued. That is a good thing for the community; building permits last month totally in this category valued at $6.407 million. Permits for block walls fell by two you wouldn’t want any less than a com- $494,758. That compares to one last year New home construction in the first this year to 18 valued at $82,460. Twenty pletely dedicated doctor and Mesa View valued at $307,800. The Mayan storage three months of the calendar year con- permits in this category were issued last has some of the best in cardiac, emergen- facility at 30 Riverside Road is undergo- tinues its upward trend compared to last year valued at $69,829. cy and orthopedics. ing a renovation worth $268,632. year. The city issued a total of 353 per- Nine permits for swimming pools The dedication doesn’t stop at the Another commercial building permit mits for single family residences in the were issued by city last month, valued at docs, the nurses, lab assistants and vol- was issued to NRC Construction valued first quarter of 2017. That compares to $162,556. Last March, the city issued only unteers all speak highly of the place they at $194,976 for the Eagles Landing travel 382 permits for new homes issued in the two permits for pools valued at $30,902. spend one third of their days five days a center at the I-15 Exit 118 interchange. A first quarter of 2018. No permits for grading or demolition week. They love their jobs and more so, second commercial modification permit Pulte Homes of Nevada took out 26 were issued last month. One demolition the patients they tend to and care for. was issued worth $18,000 for the new fa- permits for new homes in the Sun City permit was issued last March. The employees don’t have many, if any, complaints about their employment, the people they work with or the com- munity they live in and are dedicated to ENTERTAINMENT their professions. Because Mesa View Hospital admin- istrators and directors recognize that they have something special in their staff, the employees are in for some real Crossing the country on their toes treats and fun activities the week of May 7-13. By Teri Nehrenz April 20 at 7 p.m. or 21 at 1 or 7 p.m. at the ing Friday show and on Saturday you The event team is stepping up their MLN Mesquite Community Theatre as they can watch a portion of that video perfor- game this year and combining NHW side step their way across country with mance live. Be nice, you might need some with their annual skills fair. The skills It’s the end of the season in Mesquite music, costumes and dance all designed of the Mesquite Fire and Rescue team fair is held every year to reinforce job re- and the Toes are about to be trippin’ around cities and states you’ll be stop- members to come to your aid when you lated skills specific to each employee in across the USA. ping in along the way. begin to die laughing. both clinical and non-clinical positions. They are hard at work putting the fin- In preparing for their upcoming tour, Director Judy Edgington said, “The There is fun to have for all in the way of ishing touches on their “Travel the USA the Toes began moving around town and show is going to be another ‘best’ show contests, challenges and a little bit of sil- the Mesquite-Toe Way” spring spectacu- had fun with some unexpected “step- ever. Shop owners and residents all lar. pers” right on the streets of Mesquite. > See HOSPITAL, Page 5A Join the Mesquite Toes dance teams on You can see the video during the upcom- > See TOES, Page 6A Get your daily news in our newsletter! Sign up at MesquiteLocalNews.com 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 19, 2018

Dr. Robert D. Hillstead, O.D. Judge rules recall efforts Optometrist Shaun D. Rich ABOC/NCLEC targeting state senators dead; Nevada Licensed Optician Now located in the Oasis Professional Park possible appeal uncertain

By Riley Snyder id signatures would complicate the 702-346-1994 The Nevada Independent process further, as election officials precisioneyecare4u.com would need to go back and check for Efforts to recall two Democratic any duplicate signatures and would 840 PINNACLE COURT state senators are officially dead — also need to reassess withdrawal pe- BLDG. 11 | STE. 102 | MESQUITE but how they died could have implica- titions deemed invalid to see if they tions on an effort to resuscitate them match up with the new group of valid through a possible appeal to the state signatures. Supreme Court. Dan Stewart, the attorney repre- Bob’s Tax Service District Court Judge Jerry Wiese senting the recall groups, said the TAXES WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH | BOB DUDLEY, ENROLLED AGENT ruled Wednesday that recall petitions groups had filed a supplemental dec- against state Senators Joyce Wood- laration because both were surprised house and Nicole Cannizzaro failed to that the April signature total found qualify for a special election, driving neither petition had enough signa- a potentially final stake into the heart tures to qualify for the ballot, whereas Thank you! of a nine-month long effort to oust the the statistical sampling done before- two Democrats after they won narrow hand found that the Woodhouse re- To all my clients, I look forward to working elections in 2016. call petition would have qualified. The final fate of the recalls wasn’t “We basically had an undisputed with you next year! (and bring your friends!) disputed during the nearly 30 min- matter become disputed ten days be- ute-long hearing, given Wiese’s ruling fore this hearing,” he said. 12 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. 108, Unit 7 | Mesquite | 702-346-5692 last month that a critical bloc of signa- Wiese ultimately said he would ac- ture withdrawals submitted after the cept the signature totals submitted recall petitions were turned in were to the court on April 6, meaning the constitutional. Woodhouse petition was 196 short of But the final count of the signatures qualifying at 14,216 valid signatures on those petitions, especially the pe- and the petition targeting Cannizza- tition targeting Woodhouse, could be ro had 14,469 signatures, falling 506 crucial if the recall backers appeal short of qualifying. He said the final Wiese’s ruling on the constitutional- order would mention the disputed in- ity of the withdrawn signatures to the valid signatures. state’s Supreme Court. Stewart said he didn’t know wheth- That issue dominated the hearing er they would file an appeal of the de- Wednesday, spurred by Clark County cision to the state Supreme Court, but Registrar Joe Gloria’s submission of predicted that even if an appeal went a revised total of signatures earlier in favor of a recall, a special election in April showing both recalls failed wouldn’t happen until late 2018 or to qualify, and another revision ear- early 2019. lier this week after a recall organizer “Without question, lots of things questioned several of the signatures would have to break right to just have ruled invalid. an election, much less win one,” he Nevada law requires recalls to ob- said. tain the signatures of 25 percent of Backers of the recall effort have 30 the voters who cast a ballot in the last days to file an appeal after a written election of the targeted office-holder order in the case is filed by the judge. within a 90 day period. Signatures are Supporters of the recall efforts have then reviewed and processed by state largely avoided the media spotlight, and local election officials, who re- though campaign finance reports move invalid signatures to determine showed that the Republican State whether the gathered signatures meet Leadership Committee was bankroll- the minimum threshold. ing the effort. Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchi- Wiese at the outset of the hearing told son argued the initial recall case in his attorneys for both parties that he was private capacity as an attorney, and “frustrated” with the varying numbers state Senate Minority Leader Michael of signatures reported by election of- Roberson has been a vocal supporter ficials, and raised the idea of holding of the efforts. an evidentiary hearing to determine Speaking with reporters after the hear- the actual number of valid signatures, ing, Woodhouse and Cannizzaro said given the wide gulf between an earlier they were relieved that the “baseless” statistical sample of the signatures and recall efforts had failed, and promised to the full count he ordered last month. bring forward legislation during the 2019 “All I keep getting are soft numbers legislative session dealing with various that seem to keep changing every time issues they identified with the recall pro- someone asks for it to be changed,” he cess itself, including requiring grounds to said. “I don’t know how we can have bring a recall petition forward. confidence in a number when it con- “It becomes increasingly difficult stantly changes.” when you have to constantly deal Mary-Ann Miller, the Clark County with the undermining of democratic attorney representing Gloria, said the processes to be a voice for your con- elections office had done the best job stituents and to work on the things they could have with various difficult- that are important to them,” Canniz- to-read signatures, and had filed the zaro said. amended signature count this week Although the petition targeting as a “courtesy” to the recall groups. Woodhouse was the closest to be con- “Signatures are one of the most dif- firmed, the Democratic senator said ficult things to read,” she said. “Our she wasn’t worried about it potential- state doesn’t have any regulations ly qualifying in the future. governing signatures, but they trust “I’m not going to worry about that. I that job to the registrar of voters. The believe this judge, and I know he ren- registrar of voters did an excellent job dered a decision that he believes in,” in this case, having their staff review, she said. “They have the right to ap- check, and double-check their signa- peal if they want to go that direction, tures to the best of their ability.” but as Senator Cannizzaro said, we She said that adding additional val- have work to do.”

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Editor’s note: The following was tak- Mesquite Detention Center and booked. en from the pages of the Mesquite Police April 8-14 St. George, UT Department blotter from Aprl 8-4. April 10 Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police 4/12/18 Fraud: An officer responded to a Ran- Department. Disclaimer: These names Possession of drug paraphernalia cho Circle residence for a lost wallet. were reported in the Mesquite Police De- Loitering for drug related activity April 8 Burglary: An officer responded to a partment’s arrest report released April Traffic stop: An officer conducted a N. Sandhill Blvd. business for a burglary. 16. Persons should be presumed inno- Ehmke, Dylan C traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Traffic accident W/O injury: Offi- cent until convicted in a court of law. Las Vegas, NV the driver for DUI. cer responded to a two vehicle collision 4/12/18 Lost property: An officer received a on a public roadway. No injuries were Adley, Elvis W Domestic battery report of a lost ring from an E. Pioneer claimed and a report was taken. Cedar City, UT Blvd. casino motel room. Trespassing: Officer responded to 4/10/18 Flores-Gutierrez, Santiago Theft: An officer responded to a W. a W. Mesquite Blvd. casino regarding a Burglary Mesquite Pioneer Blvd. business for a report of a trespasser. One adult male was cited and 4/12/18 theft’ two citations were issued to adult released for trespassing. Anderson, Derrick J Failure to appear suspects. Traffic stop: One adult male was ar- Mesquite Trespassing: Officers responded to a rested for driving on suspended license, 4/10/18 Frandsen, Richard L Mesa Blvd. casino reference a trespass no proof of insurance, and traffic offens- Driver’s license suspended Littlefield, AZ violator. An adult male was cited for es. Seatbelts required 4/10/18 trespassing. No proof of insurance Jail housing agreement April 11 April 9 Agency Assistance: Detectives ar- Boone, Darren B Hermosillo, Oscar Traffic accident W/O injury: Mes- rested a male who had an outstanding Beaver Dam, AZ Mesquite quite Officers responded to a local inter- felony warrant for attempted murder. 4/13/18 4/10/18 section reference a traffic accident. Lost property: Officer completed a Failure to appear Sexual assault Trespassing: Responded to a tres- written lost property report. pass violator at Mesa Blvd. casino. In- Controlled substance problem: Botelho, Joslin Q Klatt, Mark D toxicated adult male refused to leave An officer conducted a traffic stop for a Las Vegas, NV Mesquite property when asked by security. Male traffic offense. One female was found in 4/13/18 4/9/18 was placed under arrest without inci- possession of heroin and methamphet- Receiving/possessing stolen vehicle Domestic battery dent. amine and taken into custody. Resisting a police officer Suspicious person: Officers re- Lost property: Officer responded to Bute, Frances, D sponded to a W. Mesquite Blvd. busi- the lobby of the police department for a Mesquite Monjaras, Ortiz, Jesus A ness on a reported burglary. The inves- report of lost property. 4/11/18 Las Vegas, NV tigation is ongoing. Possession of controlled substance 4/11/18 Property damage, non-vandalism: April 12: Jail housing agreememnt Officer responded to a Crystal Ct. resi- Found property: Officer responded Chavez, Rafael dence reference property damage. An to a W. First North St. park for a report of St. George, UT Pittman, Henry P IV information report was completed. found property. Officer took custody of 4/10/18 San Diego, CA Runaway juvenile: Officer took a re- a bicycle and secured it for safe keeping. Possession of drug paraphernalia 4/11/18 port of a runaway juvenile. Photos were Domestic violence: An adult male Possession of controlled substance obtained and information provided to was arrested for domestic battery. Clark, William L Law Enforcement Agencies. Will ATL Theft: Officers responded to a Mesa Cedar City, UT Rodriguez, Luis G Jr. within city limits and advise AZ. Blvd. casino reference a report of theft. 4/13/18 Mesquite Property damage, non-vandalism: Wanted person: A Detective located Possession of controlled substance 4/8/18 Officer responded to a report of graffiti an adult male with an outstanding Mes- Possession of burglary tools DUI at the Sinclair Gas Station. A report was quite Municipal Court warrants. Receiving/possessing stolen vehicle Text/call/use cell phone while driving taken for vandalism. Lost property: Officers responded Lost property: An officer received a to a local business for a report lost prop- Davis, Bailey J > See ARREST, Page 5A report of a lost Macbook Air Computer. erty. Traffic accident W/O injury: An of- Controlled substance problem: Of- ficer observed a minor private property ficers contacted two male subjects inside accident. a Mesa Blvd. business. Both were found Burglary: Officer responded to a in possession of drugs and drug para- Mesa Blvd. residence to take a report on phernalia and were arrested. Thank You a burglary. The RP reported their stor- age closet was broken into and miscel- April 13 laneous items were taken. Trespassing: Officers responded to For Reading Domestic violence: A male adult was an E. Pioneer Blvd. casino, in reference ARIZONA LOTTERY arrested for domestic battery and resist- > See BLOTTER, Page 5A Drive a Little & Get a Lotto ing arrest. He was transported to the MESQUITE Pick-up Your Favorite Lotto Tickets today! 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remiums for ObamaCare- more than 85 percent of the nearly ance companies for the Cost Sharing deficit would increase by $194 billion eligible health insurance 100,000 Nevadans who are covered Reduction subsidies mandated by the through 2026, the report said.” plans are soaring this year, by such plans through the Silver State ACA for consumers making between Instead of paying $7 billion in sub- according to an analysis by Health Insurance Exchange will not 138 and 250 percent of the poverty sidies to insurers, we are paying $10 Pthe Urban Institute. pay much if any of that premium level,” the Appeal explained. billion to ratepayers. The study, sponsored by the Robert increase because they receive federal The taxpayers get stuck with the Pay no heed to the fact ObamaCare Wood Johnson Foundation, found subsidies. Guess who pays those fed- bill either way — subsidize the in- premiums have been rising sharply that the lowest priced of the so-called eral subsidies? All of us. surer or subsidize the rate payer. Six since the law was passed in 2010 gold plans that cover 80 percent of The Appeal reports that, according of one, a half dozen of the other. without a single Republican vote and medical expenses for a 40-year-old to a recent report by the Congres- During the debate this past year using dirty tricks devised by Ne- non-smoker increased 19 percent sional Budget Office, the nationwide over those Cost Sharing Reduction vada’s own Sen. Harry Reid. nationally this year and 25 percent in increase in premiums will cost the subsidies, The Wall Street Journal re- According to the website eHealth, Nevada. The lowest cost silver plans taxpayers $10 billion more in subsi- ported, “In an ironic twist, stopping from 2013, the year before Obam- for that individual, which covers 70 dies this year. the subsidies would also wind up aCare went into effect, through 2017, percent of medical costs, went up 32 Of course, a state health exchange costing the federal government more health insurance premiums had percent nationally and 45.6 percent executive blamed the premium in the end, the (Congressional Bud- already increased 140 percent. in Nevada. The second lowest priced spikes on “instability in the health in- get Office) report said. Higher pre- Forget repeal and replace, just re- silver plans jumped 34.3 percent na- surance market — much of it caused miums for mid-priced plans would peal. Remember at the ballot box this tionally and 48.3 percent in Nevada. by tactics designed to undermine the require the government to pay larger fall just who brought us this expen- But not to worry, the Nevada Appeal Affordable Care Act. That includes tax credits to consumers to help sive boondoggle and would vote to newspaper in Carson City reports that the decision to stop paying insur- offset coverage costs. The federal keep it. —TM

Public meetings attract many Opposition to wind farm different types of characters project expressed have been asked numerous times who the individual is that comes to s part of its review process so many city council meetings and to determine whether to complains about our police and approve an application to Icourt system, and the injustice he has allow construction of wind received. He further casts doubt about Aturbines on 32,000 acres of public my loyalty to this country and the oaths land in Nevada adjacent to the Cali- that I have taken, as well as all the mem- fornia border just west of Searchlight, bers of the city council. the Bureau of Land Management thomas mitchell First let me explain that this has (BLM) conducted a series of scoping commentary been an ongoing complaint for around meetings to allow public input. eight years. It changes somewhat, but AL LITMAN At a recent meeting in Las Vegas a the comments are pretty much the commentary half dozen speakers largely expressed Laura Cunningham, a member of same. The gentleman believes he was support for renewable energy but not the environmental group Basin and wronged and wants the city, myself, or fees of $625.00 for each charge. This is on the proposed site. Range Watch, stated, “I would rec- the council to intervene. public record. Another case came up According to a 2012 filing with the ommend going to this area, like the The individual in question is not a against the defendant and the defendant Nevada Public Utilities Commission, Castle Mountains in Nevada, and hik- resident of Mesquite in the real sense entered a No Contest plea to one count Crescent Peak Renewables is propos- ing, because I think what’s not being or the state for that matter, and does of Stalking. Fines and fees of $250.00 ing to erect 220 wind turbine towers said here is how absolutely beautiful not appear to have an address of any were assessed. This is public record. standing more than 400 feet high and this place is. It is really pristine. There kind here. He used to live in an old At a later date the defendant decided to generating 500 megawatts of power. are hardly any roads there.” motor home and parked it around town appeal the outcome of this case. On two The proposed site is adjacent to the Cunningham added, “So, this is a until asked to move. Perhaps this has separate occasions appeals were filed Mojave National Preserve and the really wild, remote area, really bio- changed, but it’s not important. I’m not in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Castle Mountain National Monument logically diverse. My group, Basin and sure he has an address anywhere, but Las Vegas. Both appeals were denied. in California and the Wee Thump Range Watch, we’re going to have a it’s not the point. He is entitled to his This is public record. Subsequent Joshua Tree Wilderness and the South ‘bioblitz’ April 28th and 29th.” opinion, but, of course, so am I. appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court McCullogh Wilderness in Nevada. All Her group’s website explains that In order to understand the nature of were denied as the districts Courts are of the land is in Nevada. the bioblitz, which is defined as a the complaints, we need to go back to the final courts of appellate jurisdiction Alan O’Neill, retired superintendent biological survey in an attempt to 2009. In September of that year the in- for matters commencing in Municipal at Lake Mead National Recreation record all the living species within a dividual received citations for Obscene/ Court (Mesquite). This is public record. Area, testified there is a coalition of designated area, is part of an effort Threatening/Annoying phones call and The defendant’s cases have been closed conservation organizations in Califor- to persuade the BLM to designate for Obstructing, Delaying, or Hindering for many years. nia and Nevada that asked the BLM to roughly 38,000 acres of Nevada desert a public officers investigation. This is Ever since 2011 when I became a city hold off on issuing the notice of intent — which includes the proposed wind public record. The matters proceeded councilman, I have been sent reams of for the wind project until a supple- farm — as an ACEC. to trial and the individual represented paperwork by this individual as well mental resource management plan “I was just hiking there a couple of himself. During the trial the defen- as the same paperwork being sent to could be completed. weeks ago and it’s got a unique, rare dant requested permission from the each council person and Mayor Weir. O’Neill also said the groups asked Sonoran Desert grassland with Joshua court to change his plea to Guilty or I would guess prior administrations that the area be designated as an Area trees and yuccas,” she said. “You get No Contest and was assessed fines and received the same. We have not acted of Critical Environmental Concern up on some of those low ridges, they on the requests by the individual in this (ACEC). don’t look like much on a map, but matter as we have no judicial powers, “What we’d like the BLM to do, and when you’re there it looks like you’re no investigative powers and no court I’m speaking on behalf of a number in East Africa or Namibia. You just Mesquite intervention powers. The State Su- of conservation organizations, is for don’t see anything — no transmission Local News preme Court of Nevada in 2012 denied BLM to develop an alternative as part lines, maybe there’s one road way off every request by this individual. This is of this EIS (Environmental Impact in the distance, a dirt road.” Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media LLC public record. Statement) process that has a ‘no Jose Witt, who said he belongs to the The question that the general public wind’ alternative, combined with Friends of Nevada Wilderness, said Publisher has asked me, is why does the individ- establishing the Castle Mountains that, while there is a need to replace Kirk Kern ual continue to ask the mayor and city ACEC. We think that’s a solid alterna- fossil fuel power generation with [email protected] council to do something they have no tive,” O’Neill said, noting there are 19 renewable energy, there also is a need Advertising sales control over? This is where the mental environmental conservation organi- to protect view sheds and wildlife Sandi Boyce health of this individual comes into zations plus four retired superinten- habitat. [email protected] question. Without either doing a case dents backing the proposal. “If we put this type of development 801-661-5686 study myself, or having access to any “It seems disingenuous to me that in the middle of all these protected Advertising coordinator pertinent mental health records regard- in the overall presentation you’re lands, it ruins the integrity and con- Pam Mulligan ing either the prior or current state of talking about an impact of 750 acres,” servation values of all this area. We [email protected] mind of this individual, I can only make actual area cleared for pads and roads, fragment the habitat and essentially Staff an educated guess based on my profes- O’Neill remarked. “It is surrounded lose islands of protection, or become Barbara Ellestad (city council) sional experience as a Psychotherapist by wilderness characteristics with ba- islands, because there is no continu- Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) that we may be dealing with a Narcissist sically no roads, except backcountry ity,” Witt said. Lou Martin (Sports) Personality Disorder or another closely roads. Those roads are 10 feet wide, Shannon Salter said the Joshua Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) related disorder. Again, this is only and you’re talking about building 93 trees in the area need to be protected. [email protected] my personal opinion with out a com- miles of new roads 36 feet wide, in ad- “Some of them are over 30 feet tall and 12 W. Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 prehensive review of the individuals dition to 15 miles of road that they’re they are approximately 900 years old. Mesquite NV 89027 mental health records if there are any. expanding to 36. The impacts of that We need them protected. The name of The gentleman in question will prob- are astounding. And you’re talking their forest is the Wee Thump Joshua (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: (888) 241-8172 ably continue to come to council meet- about a hole in the doughnut. You’re forest. That word Wee Thump is a [email protected] ings. He has that right. He will prob- talking about this area surrounded Paiute Indian word, which means ably continue to ask us to do something by a protected landscape that many ancient one,” Slater said. we cannot. He has that right. The of us in this room have spent literally courts will not intervene. The city will decades trying to get protected. You’re Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper talking about putting in an industrial- columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@yahoo. > See MAYOR, Page 5A sized development.” com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. The Week of April 19, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A

Education is the civil of our city and uphold the laws that Mayor govern us. When this individual speaks continued from Page 4A he often gets applause from a few of rights issue of our time those in the council chambers. You not and cannot. I as mayor have abso- need to look at the public record of this ducation is the civil rights adam laxalt lutely no authority in reversing what individual before you reward him for issue of our time. There are commentary the courts have long since ruled on. I his character as an outstanding citizen many important challenges guess we are at a standstill. who was wronged by a corrupt police I’ll address if I have the honor a Nevada university or college in areas I do, however, resent when the department, a corrupt court system and Eof serving as Nevada’s next Governor, where we face critical teacher short- integrity of the office of mayor and city a corrupt mayor and city council. In but my top priority will be ensuring all ages, and agree to then teach for a set council as well as our loyalty to the fact, he thinks we are so corrupt that we of Nevada’s children have access to the number of years in a Nevada district United States, the State of Nevada and need to receive ethics training from the quality education they deserve. school. This program will go a long way the city of Mesquite is questioned by state along with the police department. I’ve worked with some of Nevada’s toward addressing our crucial need to this individual. This council consists of If he thinks we are so unethical and best teachers, administrators and attract top teaching talent, especially in three veterans, one Bishop in the LDS have violated the laws that govern us, he policymakers — from the public and our rural communities. Church, and one retired professional should file an ethics complaint. I look private education realms — over the We also must do more to match our with impeccable credentials. Past forward to it. last few months to develop an educa- education system with the workforce councils had unblemished records as tion plan that will help us deliver on the needs of our state’s employers. That’s well. We are here to serve the residents Al Litman is mayor of the city of Mesquite. promise of a great education for every why I’ve pledged to increase funding Nevada student, and help ensure our for Career and Technical Education local schools are as effective as possible programs, which do an incredible job in accomplishing that goal. of preparing students for career suc- One of the most important things we cess and ensuring our employers have can do is bring greater transparency access to the skilled workforce they the dunk tank; makes you wonder how and accountability to our education sys- need. Hospital that will work for employee relations but tem. We must fund education properly Finally, I want to note something continued from Page 1A hearsay is that Hill is a pretty good sport. — and I’ve pledged to do so as Governor important about education funding. Unfortunately NHW and the Mesa — but we must also make sure those I’ve stated my opposition to the Com- liness. View events are geared for the employ- resources are used as effectively as merce Tax on our businesses, and some On Friday, May 11, the hospitals’ em- ees only, please remember the dates, possible. Today, our education system have asked how we’ll be able to prop- ployees will be treated to a BBQ cooked May 7-13, and perhaps you can show suffers from an unacceptable lack of erly fund education without that tax’s by the Mesquite Fire and Rescue team your own appreciation for those who are transparency. It’s almost impossible for revenue. It’s important to remember the members. Brave employees will have the dedicated to your health care and com- citizens — and many policymakers — to Commerce Tax produces an extremely chance to sink the new CEO, Ned Hill, in munity. get reliable information on education small portion of our revenue — just 2.3 spending in our local school districts. percent of the General Fund and less That’s why I’ll create a first-of-its-kind, than 1 percent of total state spending. online “Education Checkbook,” which The combination of continuing eco- will increase accountability and provide nomic growth, marijuana taxes, and Nevadans with complete and accurate improved efficiency in state government information on how and where every will be more than enough to cover the education dollar is spent. lost revenue. Andrew Bird Of course, improving education also Nevada faces many challenges in edu- Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care requires excellent teachers. They’re on cation policy, but I believe the solutions and Life Insurance the front lines. Unfortunately, Nevada are within our reach. And I’m confident faces teacher shortages in a number of that my platform will help ensure Ne- 702-346-7025 | www.investment-pros.net important areas, and I’ll develop new vada’s next chapter in education is our 355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. C-80, Mesquite NV 89027 teacher talent through a program I’ve best yet. Our kids deserve nothing less. introduced called “Tomorrow’s Teach- ers.” Under this plan, students receive Adam Paul Laxalt is Nevada’s Attorney General a scholarship to pursue a degree from and a Republican candidate for Governor.

A Letter to the Editor appeared in the Mesquite Local News written by Billie Newton expressing disappointment with her experience to adopt a dog from We Care for Animals. Mrs. Newton mentioned my name in her letter and I wish to respond. Recovered stolen vehicle: Offi- cers responded to a N. Sandhill Blvd. Blotter I am a WCFA Board member engaged in the day-to-day activities of the organization continued from Page 3A business parking lot for a stolen ve- hicle. One male and one female were including fostering animals. WCFA is a foster-based cat and dog rescue which means arrested. our adoptable animals live in foster homes, not in kennels, while in our care. Controlled substance problem: An to a trespass call. Two adult male sub- officer conducted a traffic stop on a ve- We treat our adoptable pets as family. ey get to lie on the sofa and on our beds. ey jects were cited and released for tres- hicle and subsequently seized marijuana are given time to decompress as they begin their journey to a new life. ere are times passing. from a juvenile. The juvenile was subse- Missing person: Officers located a quently issued a citation and released our animals require surgery and fosters provide that quiet time to heal. We get to know missing male adult. with a court date. their temperament, personality and activity level while providing love, exercise, play, Traffic accident W/O injury: Mes- socialization and enrichment. We work on behavioral issues. e dogs are house quite Officer responded to a local school April 14 trained if they are not, learn basic obedience, how to walk nicely on leash, receive daily reference a vehicle accident. Theft: Officer responded to a busi- walks, etc. Many dogs in their past life were not walked or adequately socialized. We see Stolen vehicle: Officer completed a ness on a report of stolen property. An so many happy and positive changes in our foster animals during their time in our care. report on a stolen motor home. information report was completed. Wanted person: A male was located Traffic accident W/O injury: Report ey thrive. Our dog and cat fosters learn all about the animals in their care and deter- and arrested for and active arrest war- of two vehicle collision on the interstate. mine the type of home that would be best suited for them. rant. The male was transported to the One vehicle remained on scene, second detention center and booked on the war- vehicle was gone on arrival. No informa- Mrs. Newton initially spoke and met with Nancy who showed her a young high energy rant. tion on second vehicle. No injuries. dog that Mrs. Newton was interested in adopting. Nancy is responding separately to Traffic accident W/O injury: Of- Trespassing: Issued citation for tres- Mrs. Newton’s letter in which she explains why it was determined that this home was not ficers responded to an E. Pioneer Blvd. pass at a W. Mesquite Blvd. casino. Sub- casino reference a report of a private ject was released with a court date. the right fit for this dog. Several weeks later, Mrs. Newton contacted WCFA about Ziggy, property accident. One male was cited Domestic Violence: An adult female a dog that I fostered. It was mentioned to Mrs. Newton that Ziggy was an active and released for smoking marijuana in a was taken into custody for domestic bat- two-year old dog who loves his daily walks. e applicants’ ages (76 and 86) and the moving vehicle. tery. dog’s lifespan are legitimate considerations.

We consider a number of scenarios based on our knowledge of the animals and applicants. For example, a high energy dog would be best suited in a home with an active family who hikes or enjoys outdoor activities. A dog with separation issues will Arrest 4/9/18 not do well in a home where the family is gone all day. A dog that likes to bark may not continued from Page 3A Trespassing be best in an apartment without adequate exercise and enrichment. A dog or cat may not be suited in a home with small children. A cat or dog may be best as the only pet or Failure to maintain travel lane Smuin, Dorothy J best with a high-energy or low-level companion. A dog may or may not require a secure Vernal, UT Roundy, Cole T 4/12/18 back yard with a tall fence. ese are just a few examples. e overall health of a Gilbert, AZ Jail housing agreement prospective adopter is also a consideration. 4/12/18 Possession of controlled substance Watson, Tiffany WCFA is oen asked to take in cats and dogs from elderly owners who have passed or St. George, UT who no longer can care for their animals. is was the case recently when WCFA took Shaffer, Roberta 4/10/18 in four dogs when their owners could no longer care for them. WCFA oen has very Beaver Dam, AZ Possession of controlled substance 4/14/18 senior individuals asking to adopt very young dogs or kittens rather than considering Jail housing agree,emt Xiong, Piset more senior adoptable dogs or cats that may be better suited to those applicants. Sheboygan, WI Shah, Hiten C 4/12/18 WCFA has been dedicated to saving and re-homing adoptable pets, preferably before, Richfield, UT Jail housing agreement but sometimes aer, they enter a municipal shelter system where their lives may be at risk. Over the last several years, WCFA has rescued and placed over 979 adoptable cats and dogs due in large measure to our dedicated fosters. WCFA is committed to finding the most suitable homes for the animals in its care and this approach has served the Mesquite animals, and adopters, well. Local News (702) 346-6397 Respectfully, Linda Muse 702-376-1642 6A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 19, 2018 Electric car stations in rural areas see growing usage

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A state initiative to install electric ve- hicle charging stations across rural Ne- vada heavily promoted by Gov. Brian Sandoval has seen small, yet growing usage rates over its first two years. According to information provided Teri Nehrenz by the Nevada Office of Energy, drivers The toes have something pretty amazing to show you in Memphis during their “Travel the USA the Mesquite-Toe Way” have made a total of 274 charges from the spring spectacular which is scheduled for April 20 at 7 p.m. and April 21 at 1 and 7 p.m. at the Mesquite Community The- state’s three existing electric charging atre. stations since the first station opened in Beatty in February 2016. The usage numbers for the three sta- ulous police officers and firemen. What Tickets are available in advance at tions — located in Beatty, Fallon and Toes great sports and terrific young men. Ready Golf Carts, Mesquite Chamber of Panaca — resulted in a total equivalent continued from Page 1A They danced and laughed and overall Commerce and Mesquite Fine Arts Cen- of 395 gallons of gas saved and consump- had a great time dancing in the street ter or at the Mesquite Community The- tion of 3,150 kilowatt hours of electricity. joined in on the fun when shooting the with the Mesquite-Toe Tap Team.” atre Box Office one hour before show video segments. You can view a sneak peak of the video times. You can order online at www.vvt- The Beatty station — located 117 miles “The frosting on the cake was the fab- on the MLN facebook page. gnv.com. outside of Las Vegas — saw the most us- age, with drivers making 143 charges at the site. Fallon’s charging station, about 63 miles from Reno, was installed in November 2016 and has been used 125 CCSD students receive ‘rock star’ reading awards times. The rural town of Panaca — near the state’s border with Utah — has a charging station but has only recorded CARSON CITY– A crowd of more • What: APT Celebration of Dedication tion teachers in assessment, instruction- 6 cumulative charges between its instal- than 1,000 is expected for this year’s APT is a collaboration among the Ne- al planning and teaching. lation in September 2017 and the end of APT Celebration of Dedication, featur- vada Department of Education, CCSD “This will be a very rewarding and March 2018. ing 130 Clark County School District and Nevada PEP designed to provide emotional evening for our students, The “Nevada Electric Highway” proj- Kindergarten through fifth graders teachers of students with disabilities their parents and our teachers in this ect also plans to add stations to the rural who will receive “Rock Star” Reading high quality professional development program,” said Steve Canavero, Ph.D., communities of Hawthorne, Tonopah Awards at the Rio Hotel and Casino in in reading and writing strategies. Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction. and Indian Springs, as part of the “Ne- Las Vegas on April 23. PEP’s mission is to increase the opportu- “During the last year we’ve grown the vada Electric Highway” plan that seeks The Nevada Department of Education, nities for home, community and school program by five schools so that 1,600 to make the entire state accessible by Clark County School District (CCSD) success for children with disabilities. students are now benefitting.” electric vehicle by 2020. and Nevada PEP are hosting the second Nevada received a five-year $3.78 mil- Every participating teacher from each In a statement sent Tuesday, Sandoval annual Assess-Plan-Teach (APT) Cel- lion Federal State Professional Devel- of the 31 schools in the program has se- said he was “encouraged” by the prog- ebration of Dedication to honor the suc- opment Grant in 2015 to improve the lected one student to receive an award ress of the project. cess of students with disabilities in read- performance of third-grade students for their reading accomplishments. This “When the entire route is complete, ing and writing. with disabilities in CCSD on statewide year, 130 students and their families range anxiety will be significantly re- • When: April 23, 6 p.m. assessments of reading/language arts have been invited to receive honors at duced, giving more travelers the comfort • Where: Rio Hotel and Casino in Las through building the district’s capacity the event being held at the Rio Hotel and required to travel between Reno and Las Vegas to strengthen the skills of special educa- Casino in Las Vegas. Vegas,” he said in an emailed statement.

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Two Suspects Arrested by Mesquite PD for Possession justice. of Stolen Vehicle, Drugs, Due to the felony charges, Pittman and Burglary Tools was transported and booked into the Clark County Detention Center in Las On April 13 at approximately 6 p.m., Vegas Nevada. Pittman will also begin Mesquite Police were made aware of a the extradition process for transfer back possible stolen vehicle in the Mesquite to the state of Utah. area. Patrol officers located the vehicle at a grocery store parking lot and con- Mesquite PD Investigate firmed the vehicle was stolen out of Burglaries, Suspects Power Washing Las Vegas. Officers located one of the Arrested CUSTOM PAINTING Masonry suspects still inside of the vehicle while In the early morning hours of April EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Concrete Epoxies attempting to ingest heroin and meth. 9, Mesquite Police Officers responded The other suspect was located inside of to a local restaurant regarding a bur- Wood the grocery store. The officers were able glary. Officers found a window had Since 1977 Wrought Iron to safely take both suspects into custody. been smashed and entry made into the Robert Bishop Stucco Repair Inside of the vehicle, officers located building. A cash registered had been multiple items of drug paraphernalia, destroyed and money taken. The fol- 702-810-6000 Elastomeric Coatings tools used for committing burglaries, lowing morning, on April 10, another NV State License #0014455A crystal methamphetamines, and heroin. local restaurant had been broken into Both William Clark, 31, of Cedar City and money taken, as well as items sto- Utah, and Joslin Botelho, 28, of Las Vegas len from a parked vehicle. Both crimes Nevada, were arrested and each charged occurred when the businesses were with: One felony count of possession of closed and the buildings unoccupied. a stolen vehicle, one felony count of pos- Mesquite Detectives also responded session of a controlled substance (meth), and investigated both crime scenes. one felony count of possession of a con- Through physical evidence as well as trolled substance (heroin), and one gross video surveillance, detectives were able misdemeanor count of possession of to quickly identify the suspect of both burglary tools. burglaries as the same person. Detec- Due to the felony charges, both sus- tives immediately began searching for pects were transported and booked into the suspect. At approximately noon on the Clark County Detention Center in April 10, Mesquite officers located the Las Vegas. burglary suspect as well as two other persons of interest and were able to take Mesquite PD Locate and all three safely into custody. Arrest Utah Attempted Elvis Adley, 38, of Cedar City Utah, Murder Suspect was arrested and charged with: Two On April 11 at approximately 6:30 a.m., felony counts of burglary, two felony Mesquite Police were asked to assist counts of destruction of property, and Utah Law Enforcement in locating an at- one felony count of burglary from a mo- tempted murder suspect who was possi- tor vehicle. bly in our area and possibly still armed. Rafael Chavez, 47, of St George Utah, 550 W. Pioneer Blvd Ste 144 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 702-345-3672 Mesquite detectives were able to locate was arrested and charged with: One Saturday By Appointment | Sunday Closed mesquitewindowcoverings.com the suspect in a local casino. Detectives misdemeoner count of possession of took the suspect into custody and dur- drug paraphernalia. ©2018 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners. 18Q1NPAVC2 ing the process, located crystal metham- Tiffany Watson, 32, of St George Utah, phetamines in his possession. was arrested and charged with: One fel- Henry Pittman, 23, of San Diego Cali- ony count of possession of a controlled fornia, was arrested and charged with: substance (heroin). One felony count of possession of a Due to the felony charges, Elvis Adley Sell Your Stuff in Classifieds! controlled substance (meth), one misde- and Tiffany Watson were transported meanor count of resisting a public offi- and booked into the Clark County De- CALL 702-346-6397 For Info! cer, and one felony count of fugitive from tention Center in Las Vegas Nevada. You Don’t Have to Live With Pain... WHEN WE CAN FIX IT.

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By Bob Snell The Bulldogs were one out away from MLN victory when Tech’s Jason Collingsbourne crushed a two-run homer, his second of Virgin Valley High’s baseball team came the contest, to put the Roadrunners on top this close to going 3-0 in Sunrise League 10-9 and deny Virgin Valley a win. play last week. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs Jayden Perkins went 3-for-4 with a dou- couldn’t close the deal in the final inning of ble, three RBI and scored three runs for two of those contests. the Bulldogs. Kayden Peterson also went As a result, the Bulldogs went 1-2 and 3-for-4 with an RBI and Easton Jensen col- turned their focus to rival Moapa Valley lected two hits with Dallan Tanner adding and first-place Chaparral this week. a double. Virgin Valley, 10-7-1 overall, played at In the victory over DSA, Jensen singled Moapa Valley (1-2 league, 11-8 overall) on home Daxon Toone with the go ahead Tuesday at Pirate Park in Overton and will run in the bottom of the sixth. Jensen also host Chaparral (3-0 league, 19-1 overall) pitched 3.2 innings of relief to pick up the Thursday at Bulldog Field. Both contests win with Jayson Brooks throwing a perfect are scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. seventh to earn the save. Needless to say, those two contests will Booker Wakefield had two hits and go a long way in determining Virgin Val- drove in two runs for Virgin Valley while ley’s postseason positioning. Cade Anderson scored three runs. Lo- The Bulldogs opened the week suffer- gan Felix, Perkins and Toone had one hit Lou Martin ing a 3-2 loss at Boulder City on Monday at apiece. Johnathon Lloyd (1) sets up a teammate during a recent Desert Dog game. Whalen Field when the Eagles scored two Against Boulder City, Anderson exited unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh after throwing six solid innings of two-hit inning aided by two Virgin Valley errors. ball. But the Virgin Valley defense commit- VVHS bounced back on Wednesday to ted two costly errors around a walk that al- edge Del Sol Academy, 6-5, at Bulldog Field lowed the Eagles to pull even at 2-2 in the Desert Dogs out run scoring the go ahead run in the bottom of bottom of the seventh. DJ Reese followed the sixth. with a single to drive in the winning run The week ended on Friday with a gut- allowing BC to celebrate the win. Thoroughbreds, 116-103 wrenching 10-9 loss at home to Tech on a The Bulldogs had trouble solving Boul- two-out, two-run homer in the top of the der City pitcher Rhett Armstrong, who By Lou Martin The Dogs held the Thoroughbreds to 21 seventh. struck out 13 VVHS batters and walked MLN points in the period to take an 84-82 lead Tech scored four times in the top of the one. into the final period. Desert Dog reserve sixth to take an 8-6 lead, but the Bulldogs Perkins collected two hits for the Bull- The Nevada Desert Dogs still cling to Jamal Peterson began the last period with pushed across three runs in the bottom of dogs while driving in a run and scoring a hopes for a playoff position as they de- three three-balls, five overall for the game, the frame to retake the lead, 9-8. run. feated the Kentucky Thoroughbreds, to lead the Dogs to a 116-103 victory. 116-103, on April 12 at the Rising Star It was the largest comeback for Nevada Sports Ranch. this season despite trailing by 21 points SOFTBALL Wednesday’s first game of the series after one period of play. was canceled due to travel problems in Leading the way for the Dogs were Kentucky. The Dogs trailed big after one Lloyd with 27 points followed by Peter- period of play as the hot shooting Ken- son with 21 points and Evans with 21. Lady Dogs lose two of three tuckians led 34-17. The Dogs finished with 14 three-balls for The Dogs could not mount an offense the game. Kentucky’s Demarcus Robin- By Lou Martin trailing 15-3, the Lady Dogs managed to early in the game. Spurred on by their son led all scorers with 34 points. MLN score two runs in the bottom of the in- loyal fans, the Dogs came to life in the With two weeks remaining in the sea- ning making the final score 15-5. Savan- second period led by diminutive point son, the Desert Dogs need help catching The Virgin Valley High School softball nah Price and Ally Wright led the Dogs guard Johnathon Lloyd with 17 points, Kansas City and Kentucky for the last team ended the first week of 3A Sunrise with two hits. but still trailed 61-50 at the break. playoff spot. The Dogs host Vancouver Conference play with a 1-2 record. The The Dogs came out swinging against the The Dogs defense exerted themselves on Friday and Saturday nights April 20 Lady Dogs lost to Boulder City, 14-8, on Tech Roadrunners, winning by a score of in the second half, as the offense found and 21. Monday, April 9; lost to Del Sol, 15-5, and 15-7. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early their shooting touch. Nevada’s Terrell The games will be held at the new got their first win, 15-7, over Tech. 13-2 after four innings of play and held on Evans led the comeback with 10 points VVHS gym. They then travel to Kansas In the loss at home to Del Sol, the Lady for the victory. followed by Lloyd with six points. to face the Tornados on April 23 and 25. Dogs matched the Dragons evenly with a Kari Wakefield led the Dogs with two 0-0 score after three complete innings. The hits. Kaysha Heath had 3 RBI’s for the Dragons took advantage of three Bulldog Bulldogs followed by Calee Clem and Tay- KOKOPELLI LANDSCAPING’S EVOLVE PEST CONTROL’S errors to score five runs in the top of the lor Ostrowski with two each. Savannah ATHLETE OF THE WEEK fourth inning to lead 5-0 after four. Price went the distance for the win. MUSICIANS OF THE WEEK The Dragons added two more runs The Lady Dogs traveled to Moapa Valley in the top of the fifth inning to lead 7-0. to face the Pirates on Tuesday, April 17, and The Lady Dawgs battled back in the bot- hosted Chaparral on the April 19. tom of the fourth with 3 runs cutting “We had a tough time adjusting this the Dragons lead to 7-3. Del Sol blew the week to the slow speed of the Del Sol and game wide open in the top of the sixth Tech throwers,” said Bulldog coach Travis inning putting 8 runs on the scoreboard Griffith. “We also made some costly defen- on 5 hits and five Bulldog walks. Despite sive mistakes which cost us the games.” track & field Boy, girls both win tri-meet The Virgin Valley High School track Sunrise Mountain’s 52 points and Chey- and field squad won both the girl’s and enne followed with 41.5 points. boy’s meets Wednesday, April 11, against Leading the way for the Boys with Linda Shannon Sunrise Mountain amd Cheyenne High first-place finishes were Jeremy Perkins Schools. in the discus, Taua Fiso in the shot, Bro- (Percussion) The girls scored 73 points to Sunrise gan Bingham in the pole vault, Ty Bry- Linda Shannon; I began taking piano at age 7 for Mountain’s 66 points and Cheyenne ant in the 110 meter high hurdles, Cam- 9 years and graduated from the U. of Wisconsin with High Schools 33 points. Leading the way eron Noel in the 300 meter intermediate a minor in music and a major in education. Through for the Lady Dogs were Emma Wilson hurdles and Kyler Worthen in the 3,200 Tauaimalo (Taua) Fiso every phase of my life, I have enjoyed playing classi- in the high jump, Nakita Eskelsen in the meter run. Our Kokpelli Landscaping Athlete of cal music as well as pop. At age 10, I won an audition long jump, Hailee Thronley in the triple Also placing were Victor Colmenero to play with the Chicago Pops Orchestra and later jump, Viviana Vega in the 3,200 meter with a second in the 1,600 meters, Mele the Week is sophomore Tauaimalo became a high school choir accompanist/singer. run, Alyssa Ponce in the 1,600 meter run, Paongo garnered a second in the 110 high (Taua) Fiso. Fiso was a stalwart on When high school musicals or fashion shows were in Julia Ramirez in the 300 meter hurdles hurdles and a third in the 300 meter hur- both sides of the ball for the Bulldog need of a pianist, I gladly obliged. I taught piano to and Sarah Walters in the 800 meter run. dles, The Bulldogs won the 4x400 meter football team and continues to several adults and at the Montessori school which my The Bulldog 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay and placed second in three others. young daughter attended. I have had careers in relay teams won against no competition. Perkins and Fiso, reversed their wins improve weekly for the track and teaching, personnel management, real estate sales, Wilson added a second in the pole vault, with seconds in the throws. Bryant add- field squad. Fiso throws both weights and business ownership but am happy to be retired Emily Teerlink placed second in the long ed points with a second in the pole vault taking a first in the shot and a and newly settled in Mesquite. Currently, I play piano jump and Jaylee Whipple had seconds in and Jaiden Juan placed second in the second in the discus in a recently as a sub for Valley Presbyterian Church and look the high jump and triple jump. triple jump. forward to taking part in the Southern Nevada On the boy’s side, the Bulldogs won The Bulldog squads traveled to Mojave completed meet. Congrats to Fiso. Symphony as a percussionist. their meet with scoring 87.5 points to on the April 18 for a tri-meet. 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of April 19, 2018 your seven-day forecast

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Mesquite police department to PET OF THE WEEK host 14th annual Grad Night Ellie Ellie is a great young lady. She is small in party for the VVHS Senior Class size with a quiet gentle personality. She loves to go for walks and does well The Virgin Valley High School senior Friday, May 25, at the Mesquite Recre- on a leash. She wants to be with people class of 2018 is about to set out on new ad- ation Center. The doors will be open and other dogs. Ellie has jumped a 6 foot ventures in life and begin many wonder- from 9 p.m. until midnight. The doors fence to be with people so would need a ful and fulfilling careers. The Mesquite are locked from midnight to 4 a.m., at secure yard and maybe another dog for Police Department would like to make which time attendees are not allowed companionship. She is very attentive and sure their journey in life after graduation to leave without being escorted by a re- wants to please. begins in a safe and exciting way. sponsible adult. For many years now, the Mesquite Chief Troy Tanner said, “The Se- Other adoptable pets: Police Department has worked with nior Class of Virgin Valley High Dogs—Tula- Chihuahua blend. Loves the students to plan a fun filled night School will have a wonderful time everyone. Barks for attention. and a safe location to spend their time attending this event. The police offi- Courtney- Bull terrier blend. Friendly. after graduation ceremonies. The eve- cers and volunteers who donate their Likes everyone. Loves going for walks ning consists of entertainment, food and time and work for the graduates dem- Cats—Paris. Orange/white tabby. Special diet many activities designed for the gradu- onstrate a great example of the qual- Mia- gray white tabby. DECLAWED in front. Friendly. Overweight ates. ity of our community’s police. The Members of the Virgin Valley High safe and fun atmosphere provided All animals adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving School senior class along with Mesquite for this event allows the graduates to shelter and receive 1 year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate. Police Officers will be contacting local enjoy themselves and create wonder- The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way is open for adoptions Mesquite businesses to ask for dona- ful memories of this important event from 11am until 1 pm, Monday through Saturday, Sunday 1pm -3pm. Please call 702- tions, which will fund the event’s many in their lives.” 346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk. Animal Control officers may activities and safe environment. Pri- For those who would like to donate to be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268. vate donations from the public are also Grad Night Out, please contact Lieuten- greatly appreciated. This entire event ant Fails at 702-575-0383 or come into the is funded by donations and cannot take Mesquite Police Department, located at place without the generous help of our 695 Mayan Circle. Please make checks community. payable to the Mesquite Police Depart- The grad night party will be held on ment.

Submitted photo The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new UPS Store on April14. Chamber hosts ribbon cutting The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce by the Virgin Valley High School Culi- held a successful ribbon cutting for the nary Class. Join us on Wednesday, April 25th grand opening of The UPS Store on The UPS store is your one-stop for April 14. your shipping and packaging services. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The owners, Robert “Bo” & Sauni Bo- You will also find mailbox service, office browski along with the store managers, supplies, computer & internet, notary, at Town & Country Village Plaza Jon and Toynet Sharp offered refresh- ID photos, print & fax services as well. ments of pulled pork and extras catered The address for the new UPS Store is: 550 West Pioneer Blvd. by Pork BBQ. The cookies were supplied 550 W. Pioneer Blvd., No. 140.

This is a FREE Community Event open to the public and businesses who would like to dispose of private outdated documents.

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LOOK FOR THE Preston’s Shredding Truck in the Town & Country Village Parking Lot May Shredding Special! .49¢ PER POUND For more information on this event, (PAPER ONLY) please contact the MREA Office Mesquite’s newest one-stop store for all of your shipping, printing, Phone: 702-346-6188 notary, mailbox and shredding services. or Email [email protected] MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM - 6 PM, SATURDAY 8 AM - 4 PM | 702-346-5931 | FAX 702-346-2854 5 5 0 W E S T P I O N E E R B LV D . # 1 4 0 , M E S Q U I T E , N V 8 9 0 2 7 The Week of April 19, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3B OBITUARY

Lillian M. Smith ny Tramend for many years in several Lillian M. Smith, (Lyn), 73, of Beaver lounges. She enjoyed gardening, indoor Dam, AZ and Cleveland, Ohio, passed plants and animals. She gave regularly away on February 3, 2018 in Cleveland. to the Veterans, St. Jude, Easter Seals Lillian is the mother and the ASPCA. After marrying Rob- of MLN writer, Teri ert, Lyn was happy to become a full time Nehrenz Homemaker and spend most of her days The Celebration tending to her dogs, first Tequila and of Life service will Sheba and later Bear and Duke, and be held on Saturday, her two enormous gardens. She loved April 21 at Mesquite canning and cooking the freshly har- United Methodist vested fruits and vegetables, she made Church, 420 W. Pio- particularly good zucchini bread which Submitted photo neer Blvd. at 11 a.m. she shared generously with neighbors, Mary Nelson demonstrates how flowers can be arranged in a variety of with a light lunch friends and family. different containers during the March Brown Bag Lecture sponsored by the served at the church afterward. Gary Lyn is survived by her daughter Virgin Valley Artists Association. Williams will be officiating. Friends are Theresa M. Nehrenz (Phillip) of Bea- welcome. ver Dam, AZ; son, David A. Adkins Lyn was born in Cleveland, (Debi-Gibel-Takak) of Hurricane, UT; Ohio on September 25, 1944. She mar- grandchildren Jessica Dawn Callan; Brown Bag series continues ried Clennon Ray Adkins in 1961 and Jeremy Dylan Callan (Sam Chiara- MLN gave birth to two children David and monte); Britney Nichole Adkins; Da- Unit before retiring and moving to Mes- Theresa; the couple divorced in 1966. vid Adkins Jr.; Phillip Nehrenz Jr.; The Virgin Valley Artists Association quite. Lyn was a loving and devoted mother Stephen Nehrenz (Samm Wooten) holds a Brown Bag Lecture series the Since retiring, Nelson has been busier and grandmother. and Marisa Nehrenz as well as several first Tuesday of every month at the Mes- than ever working on hostess teams for She found her partner for life in 1985 great grandchildren. She is also sur- quite Fine Arts Center. the Miss America and Miss Nevada Pag- and married Robert Smith on Septem- vived by her sisters Marlene Hotch- The subjects vary each month and eants and as Marketing and Publicity for ber 28, 1987 they remained married for kiss and Dorothy Miko. cover a wide range of topics from flower the Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant. She 20 years until Robert passed away in Lyn is preceded in death by her hus- arranging to Calligraphy. Guests are in- has also donated her time and talents to 2007. Lyn was a devoted wife and tend- band, Robert L. Smith; grandson Joshua vited to bring a lunch and listen to an ex- “Puttin on the Ritz, “La Dolce Vita” the ed to Robert day and night for several David Callan; mother Helen Julius; fa- pert on the topic presented, for free. It’s Mesquite Cancer help society and other years while he was bedridden before ther, David Bryant; her brothers Ray- a great way to spend your lunch break, fundraising events. his death. She was even with him every mond and Richard; niece Dorothy; dogs, learn something and possibly discover Nelson gave everyone who attended waking hour when he was required to Sheba, Tequilla, Duke and Bear and a new interest all in just under an hour. the March Brown Bag Lecture a won- stay in nursing care. dear friends Bert Koteles and William March’s Brown Bag lecture was on derful lesson on basic flower arranging Lyn worked as a Bartender for John- Carlier. flower arranging and featured speaker practices and principals, put together Mary Nelson. some sample arrangements and even Nelson worked in management for a gave them to some of her guests after- major corporation in Milwaukee for 25 ward. years before she decided to use her artis- Join the Virgin Valley Artists each tic talents. Those talents and her love for month for hobby or even new business flowers led her to take some floral design ideas; you can learn a lot in a little in a lit- classes from several schools. tle bit of time. The next Brown Bag Lec- After studying for her newly intended ture is scheduled for May 1 at noon. The career, she began designing individual topic, “Wonderful World of Wigs.” The floral shops. She worked as a wholesale guest speaker will be Darlene Roquet, buyer and sales manager and ran her owner of Crazy for Hair Salon. own freelance business. For more information on future Nelson served on the board of direc- Brown Bag Luncheons contact the Mes- tors of the Wisconsin and Upper Michi- quite Fine Arts Center at 702-346-1338 gan Florists’ Association and as Trea- or visit their web site at www.mesquite- surer of the Upper Michigan Teleflora fineartscenter.com. —IN MESQUITE & MOAPA VALLEY— SEAMLESS RAIN GUTTERS THIS WEEK IN HISTORY AND PATIO COVERS Cody Peterson | Owner | Operator April 19, 1911, Bunkerville: We have Assessor F.S. Hunt, and Census Enu- CitySeamless.com 702-799-9756 been having quite cool weather for the merator D.O. Cluck of Kingman were [email protected] last week, killed some of the tenderer here with here on official business. They garden stuff, froze water in the dishes speak of glowing prospects of a railroad left outside, killed part of the second coming in this country and what a Gar- crop of figs and some grapes. den of Eden it would open. They also April 20, 1902: A committee of four said the time was fast coming when the was appointed to be in charge of the old dam at “The Narrows” (mouth of the folks’ party. Virgin River Gorge) would be a sure April 25, 1910: George Hebron Bowl- thing. Hurry along gentlemen. er arrives in Mesquite bringing his pas- April 20, 1918, Littlefield: A number sion for music, teaching choral and in- of young folks went to Mesquite to at- strumental music at the school. tend the wedding dance of Mr. and Mrs. April 25, 1910, Littlefield: County Reber. They sure had a good time.

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Famous for being the longest psalm, wondrous The Mesquite Regional Sports and Where: Mesquite Regional Sports and Psalm 119 is also the Bible’s longest works.” Event Complex has hosted qualify- Event Complex, 1635 World Champion chapter. It is written in sections of This may ing for the Volvik World Long Drive Way eight verses each. The psalm is also call to mind Championship since 2008. When: 8 a.m. structured in an acrostic pattern- the that one of the Qualifying Series events are promoted Info: www.mesquitenv.gov sections of eight verses begin with the first descrip- as “Long Drive Weekends” featuring American Trilogy letters of the Hebrew alphabet. tions of Chris- two days of qualifying events concluding Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 The psalm’s theme centers on the tianity was with a Final Qualifier each day. Each day W. Mesquite Blvd. praise of God’s Word. “the way.” of Preliminary Qualifying will feature 4 When: check web site for times Psalm 119:25 says, “My soul clings In God’s qualification events as per the times list- Info: www.casablancaresort.com to the dust; give me life according to Word the ed above. Each preliminary qualifying your Word!” travis lauterbach way of salva- event will produce four different win- Sunday, April 22 From the first half, two famous say- religion tion, the way ners and those competitors will advance NBC World Long Drive ings may come to mind: “ashes to ash- of forgiveness and eternal life is made to the Final Qualifier held that day at the Where: Mesquite Regional Sports and es, dust to dust” and “you are dust and known. These have been appointed by time specified above. Event Complex, 1635 World Champion to dust you shall return.” God and, therefore, are His precepts. The Final Qualifier consists of 16 com- Way The soul of humanity clings to the This way appointed by God is in petitors that advanced from the Pre- When: 8 a.m. dust because death is the last great en- reality His own work. Romans 5:8 liminary Qualifiers who will compete Info: www.mesquitenv.gov emy. Nobody’s figured out how to live says, “God shows His own love for in compete in a five set point format. forever on this planet. us in that while we were still sinners, The top three hitters advance to the field Monday, April 23 Yet, God’s Word is referred to as life- Christ died for us.” of the 2018 Volvik World Long Drive NBC World Long Drive giving. This is fitting for the season of The psalmist proclaims in verse 31, Championship. Where: Mesquite Regional Sports and Easter as Jesus rose from death to life. “I cling to your testimonies, O Lord; This month the Desert Dames Lun- Event Complex, 1635 World Champion Peter confessed to Jesus, “You have let me not be put to shame!” cheon is scheduled Wednesday, April Way the words of eternal life” (John 6:69). The Lord’s testimonies are summa- 25, at noon in the Eureka Casino Grand When: 8 a.m. Jesus spoke the word, “Lazarus, come rized in John 3:16: “God so loved the Canyon Ballroom. Info: www.mesquitenv.gov out,” and the dead man came out of world that He gave His only Son, that The Dames promote friendship Adult Coloring Club the tomb (John 11). Jesus offers life whoever believes in Him should not through meetings, social functions, and Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- through His Word to all who believe. perish, but have everlasting life.” special interest groups. Anyone 21 years ca St. No. 1 The psalmist declares in verse 27: Humanity experiences death. God or older that lives in Mesquite or the sur- When: 1-2 p.m. “Make me understand the way of your promises eternal life. The psalmist rounding areas can join. For more infor- Info: 702-346-5224 precepts, and I will meditate on your holds God to His promise. mation, contact 702-345-3477. Bereavement Group Remember that all of the Mesquite Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- Library programs are being temporar- ca St. No. 1 ily held at the campus located at 150 N. When: 5-6:30 p.m. Yucca St., No. 1. Info: 702-346-5224 Remember to send all of your event notices to [email protected] so the Tuesday, April 24 whole community knows what your NBC World Long Drive group or organization is doing. Please Where: Mesquite Regional Sports and put “Community Calendar” in the sub- Event Complex, 1635 World Champion ject line. Way When: 8 a.m. Thursday, April 19 Info: www.mesquitenv.gov Open House Art Reception Toddler Story Time Service Times Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- Sunday Morning 10 a.m. W. Mesquite Blvd. ca St. No. 1 Sunday Evening 6 p.m. When: 4-6 p.m. When: 10 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. Info: 702-346-1338 Info: 702-346-5224 Kids Steam-Ages 6-11 Coding 4-H for Kids Children and Youth Programs Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- at Each Service ca St. No. 1 ca St. No. 1 When: 4 p.m. When: 4 p.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: 702-346-5224 211 West First South, Suite C&D City Council Meeting Located behind Ace Hardware Friday, April 20 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Ages 0-5 Storytime When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- Info: www.mesquitenv.gov ca St. No. 1 When: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25 Info: 702-346-5224 Preschool Story Time Mesquite Lutheran Church Teen Scene Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- ca St. No. 1 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org ca St. No. 1 When: 10 a.m. When: 3:30 p.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: 702-346-5224 Blood Drive Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Gardening- Trees and Woody Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- Shrubs ca St. No. 1 8:30 a.m. Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- When: 10 a.m. Pastor David Constien Bible Study ca St. No. 1 Info: 702-346-5224 When: 1-3 p.m. Desert Dames Luncheon An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice Info: 702-346-5224 Where: Eureka Casino, 275 Mesa Blvd. American Trilogy When: noon Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 Info: 702-345-3477 W. Mesquite Blvd. International Film Group Mesquite Lutheran When: check web site for times Where: Mesquite Library, 150 N. Yuc- PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE Info: www.casablancaresort.com ca St. No. 1 All Children are Welcome When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old Saturday, April 21 Info: 702-346-5224 Monday through Friday NBC World Long Drive 702-346-3954 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Licensed by the State of Nevada. Voucher Assistance Available. [email protected] 2018 MESSAGE FOCUS: ‘DARING TO LOVE’ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Travis E. Lauterbach

Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month Bible Study Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Women of Life Thursday 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Thursday 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. The mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is to preach, teach, and witness the Gospel Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. of Jesus Christ, administer the Sacraments, and give glory and honor to the Triune God. CHURCH Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. Pastor Bill J. Stevenson Sweet Hour of Prayer Wed. 6:00 p.m. 350 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Bldg 600 (Behind Stage Store in Falcon Mesa Business Park) 700 Hardy Way, Mesquite • 702-346-7061 • fbcmesquite.com 702-345-2160 | PrinceOfPeaceLutheranChurchMesquite.com Get Your Local News Sell Your Stuff in Classifieds! www.MesquiteLocalNews.com CALL 702-346-6397 For Info! The Week of April 19, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5B

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SUNDAY SERVICES FIRST BAPTIST Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. CHURCH Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. Pastor Bill J. Stevenson Sweet Hour of Prayer Wed. 6:00 p.m.

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whether it’s the right time to purchase a of $242,748. With an 18 percent interest Be aware that there is an exemption for qualifying home. rate, your monthly payment skyrock- senior/age-restricted housing communities Indeed, you may be wondering if you ets to $2,411 with a total interest paid of waited too long and let the historically $708,081. If you would like additional information or, believe you have low interest rates pass you by or if you If rates jump a half percentage, you’ll been a victim of housing discrimination, contact: can still find a dream home that fits with- pay a bit more each month, which isn’t Silver State Fair Housing Council in your current budget. ideal, but the added expense will un- Experts say that it’s true that rates likely be a deal-breaker. However, if rates Northern Nevada: 775.324.0990 are at their highest in almost four years jump to the levels they were in 1981 (an Southern Nevada: 702.749.3288 and that this year has been particularly average of 18 percent), you can expect to 888.585.8634 toll-free ■ Relay Nevada 711 [email protected] ■ www.ssfhc.org rough, however, it’s not all bad news. pay a whopping $1,600 more per month, Rates are still well below the levels seen which may cause you to think twice Federal and State fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in housing because of race, color, 10, 20 and 30 years ago. about taking the plunge into homeown- religion, national origin, sex, family status, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation and “Rates are still low by historical stan- ership. gender identity/expression. dards, helping make mortgage payments To find out how much you’ll pay, affordable for many, but your wallet check out Freddie Mac’s free Fixed-Rate might take a hit if rates continue to go Mortgage Calculator at calculators.fred- up,” says Freddie Mac deputy chief econ- diemac.com. For other free tools and re- omist, Len Kiefer. sources, visit myhome.freddiemac.com. How big will the hit be? Assume you Don’t let current rising interest rates buy a home with a 20 percent down pay- prevent you from buying a home this ment, take out a $200,000 mortgage and year. Experts suggest that while rates are getting a 30-year fixed-rate mort- have risen recently, historically speak- gage. At a 4.5 percent interest rate, your ing, it is still an overall great time to buy.

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isuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol among the elderly is one of the fastest growing health problems in the U.S., according Mto the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), yet it can often be mistaken for normal aging behavior. The statistics are alarming: according to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., 2.5 million older adults have an alcohol or drug problem; while a SAMHSA report shows that the use of illicit drugs, combining drugs with alcohol, and the nonmedical use of pharma- ceuticals, results in an average of nearly 300 emergency room visits nationwide each day for those aged 65 and older. Despite these disturbing trends, substance abuse among the elderly often goes unrec- ognized and untreated. According to “The Tough Talk: Aging Parents and Substance Abuse,” a new survey commissioned by

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• Signs of a Potential Problem: Unexpected food /wine Addiction Many older people will hide their continued from Page 1AA problem out of shame, and while substance abuse can mimic symp- pairings for spring toms of other diseases, always WellCare Health Plans, Inc., adult consider the possibility of abuse StatePoint children of elderly parents know if there are any major changes in very little about the drugs and behaviors, such as loss of interest pring is here, alcohol their parents consume, in hobbies, activities or socializing, which means it is and three-quarters say it’s pos- as well as changes in appetite and time to create sen- sible that they may not even know sleeping habits. Other signs to be sational seasonal if their parent had a substance aware of are noticeable memory Swine and food pairings to abuse problem, likely mistaking loss, slurred speech and confu- elegantly entertain family the signs -- such as slurred speech, sion. and friends. dozing off and confusion -- for • Asking Questions is the First Experts suggest Cabernet olalalala/stock.Adobe.com normal behaviors of aging. Step: At times when loved ones ap- Sauvignon as a selection “While family members may pear sober and alert, start asking well suited for the transition to • 1 (4 to 5 pound) boneless leg of not feel equipped to identify an questions about their use of drugs warmer temperatures, as the bold, lamb, butterflied abuse problem, they are often the and alcohol and if they think they bright red and black fruit flavors • 1 teaspoon salt ones who can best spot changes have a problem. Speak frankly with hints of spice pair easily with • Squeeze of lemon in behaviors that could indicate about your concerns and the risks both hearty and lighter fare. • Freshly ground black pepper one exists,” said Kevin Middleton, of substance abuse, but also be “Cabernet Sauvignon is more Method: Psy.D., vice president, behavioral sympathetic to the difficulties with versatile than most believe. It can Evening Before: health, WellCare. “Given the seri- which they’re dealing. be enjoyed with different cheeses, • In a food storage bag, combine ous consequences that overuse • Seek Help: If you do suspect a meats, vegetables and even certain thyme, rosemary, garlic, onion, oil, or abuse of drugs and alcohol can substance abuse problem, contact types of fish,” says Molly Hill, vinegar, orange juice and mustard. have on seniors, it’s important to his or her health care provider and Winemaker at Sequoia Grove Mix well. look for those signs and also ask discuss the best approach to get- Winery. • Add the leg of lamb; seal the questions that will help deter- ting appropriate treatment. For a classic expression, consid- bag and turn to coat. Massage the mine if and what kind of help is For more tips and information er Sequoia Grove Winery’s Napa meat through the bag for a few needed.” on managing substance abuse for Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This minutes to help the marinade set Dr. Middleton advises those aging parents, visit WellCare’s tempting red wine maximizes the in. Put the storage bag into a large with aging loves ones to be aware blog at tinyurl.com/ycu6e7g2. distinct flavor characteristics of roasting pan to marinate for 24 of the following. Identifying substance abuse can its origin, the Rutherford Bench, hours in the refrigerator. • Life Changes Can Trigger be challenging, particularly when one of Napa Valley’s most revered Day Of: Abuse: Retirement, the death of it comes to the elderly. However, growing regions for Cabernet. • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. a spouse or dear friend, the loss addressing the issue quickly is At your next spring dinner, try • Remove the lamb from the of a pet and other significant life critical. If you’ve detected signs of a serving the Sequoia Grove 2015 marinade and place in shallow events, are times when the elderly problem, start by asking the right Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon roasting pan. Season with the salt, are most likely to begin misusing questions. (SRP: $44.99), a full-bodied wine pepper and squeeze of lemon. or abusing drugs and alcohol. featuring notes of sweet vanilla • Roast, uncovered, basting with and spice, followed by blackberry, the remaining marinade several strawberry, and berry pie aromas. times while roasting, using all the For a timeless pairing, try this marinade Mesquite recipe for Roasted Leg of Lamb. • Roast for 50 to 70 minutes or Local News This dish balances well-seasoned until an instant read meat ther- Published every Thursday by lamb with the acid in citrus to mometer registers 140 degrees F Battle Born Media LLC Staff create a delicious pairing for this for medium rare, or 150 degrees F Barbara Ellestad (City Council) elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. for medium. For food safety, cook Publisher Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) Ingredients: to a minimum of 140 degrees F. 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(StatePoint) That first wiggly continue to supervise • Visit the dentist: Regular den- tooth indicates a new child- them until you’re com- tal checkups are essential. These hood milestone -- loss of the fortable with their rou- visits can detect problems when first “baby” tooth. While this is tines,” says Dr. Michael they are still small and are less often a time for cute photos and Hahn, national dental complex to treat. Getting used to a visit from the tooth fairy, it director for Cigna. seeing the dentist in childhood should also be an opportunity to Dr. Hahn recom- will help keep this important reinforce the importance of good mends the follow- practice going as an adult. oral care with children so that ing tips for a healthy • Reward positive behavior: their new permanent teeth stay mouth. Praise your child for doing a good healthy and last a lifetime. • Attack plaque: Let job. You know your child best — Tooth decay is one of the most your child know that offer that “something special” as common chronic diseases among “plaque” leads to tooth incentive, particularly when the children in the U.S., but it is also decay -- it’s like your tooth “get- tant too. Since flossing may be dentist gives a great report. preventable. This finding by the ting sick.” Plaque has bacteria tricky for small hands, help them “It’s easier to teach a younger Centers for Disease Control and and acids that can hurt a tooth’s until about age 10. child good habits, than to break an Prevention (cdc.gov/oralhealth/ outer enamel and cause tiny • Snack smart: Healthy teeth older child of poor ones. Encour- basics) highlights just how holes that lead to cavities. rely on smarter snacks. Fruits age your kids to take good care important it is to help kids take Brush for two minutes, twice and vegetables can help reduce of their teeth. You’ll put them on good care of their teeth. a day. Help your child under- plaque buildup. On the other track for strong, healthy teeth that “The sooner the better when it stand what two minutes actually hand, sugary and sticky foods will last a lifetime,” says Dr. Hahn. comes to helping children under- “feels” like by playing a favorite can remain on teeth for hours, For additional dental tips, visit stand the importance of taking song for that length of time, or providing time for bacteria and cigna.com/dental-resources. care of their permanent (‘adult’) use a kitchen timer, smartphone acids to begin their damage. If For detailed questions or teeth. As children grow, encour- alarm, hourglass of sand or your children drink soda, en- concerns about a child’s oral age them to take more responsi- stopwatch. courage the use of a straw so less health, it is important to consult bility for their oral hygiene, but • Floss: Daily flossing is impor- of the liquid coats their teeth. a dentist.

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