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TOURISM EMPLOYMENT Visitor count breaks milestone in January

By Barbara Ellestad MLN Editor

January 2008 was the last time Mesquite broke into six-figure numbers in its visitor count when it had a thousand more hotel Business in- rooms than it does now. That mile- structor Trent stone was broken this January Graves with when 105,070 people visited Mes- students in the quite up 7.1 percent from last year’s “Hire a Bull- 98,123 count. dog” program. Every category of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Author- Burton Weast ity January report for Mesquite showed positive growth including gross gaming revenue which in- creased 1.8 percent to $10.653 mil- lion compared to a year ago. ‘Hire A Bulldog’ at Virgin Valley High Total occupancy of 1,712 ho- tel rooms rose 1.7 percent to 72.1 By Burton Weast The classes also host local businesses to provide stu- percent from January 2015. Total MLN dents with first hand knowledge of what Mesquite em- room nights occupied increased ployers are looking for. Some of the companies that have one percent to 38,265 from last Mesquite is unique among most cities in Nevada in that participated in the classes include Virgin Valley Den- year’s 37,886 count. Much of that there are more jobs available than qualified workers. In tal, Premier Properties, Pizza Hut, Primex Plastics and came from the Mesquite Motor the next year, Mesquite Regional Business anticipates Smith’s. Mania car show, the Mesquite Bal- that more than 600 new jobs will need to be filled in our “Some of the students are looking for part-time work in loon Fest and soccer and baseball area. the summer and some want full-time,” Ludvigson said. tournaments. That opportunity caught the attention of Virgin Valley He also points out that some students can be the main The average daily room rate visi- High School teacher Yori Ludvigson, who teaches busi- support for their family, and getting a good job that can tors paid jumped 7.3 percent to ness and is the head football coach. Ludvigson, along be done while going to school is critical. Ludvigson also $62.34. Last year it was $58.11 per with teacher Steven Waite, decided to create the “Hire a wants “our kids to stay in town if they want, and not leave room. Bulldog” program at the high school to help prepare stu- the area just to get a job.” Revenue Per Available Room dents for jobs. Ludvigson is particularly thankful for the support he climbed 9.9 percent to $44.95 “We want to get students job ready,” Ludvigson said. has received from the VVHS administration, “They were showing a healthy increase in In his business classes students who want to work can great to allow me the free time to work with kids and local revenues from hotel room rates. learn how to complete resumes, do mock interviews and businesses.” RevPar does not include other as Ludvigson puts it, “Look an employer in the eye, shake Companies interested in the program can contact Lud- > See VISITORS, Page 8A hands and no cell phones.” vigson at VVHS.

BUSINESS economic development

Barbara Ellestad The clock tower on the RV regional service facility old Southwest Federal Credit planned for Mesquite Union near Wal-Mart will By Barbara Ellestad to 80,000 square feet and about 70 be replaced MLN Editor employees. “We may just start at the with a new 80,000 square foot size with 70 em- sign for Mesa Out of 50 to 60 possible locations ployee positions,” Heim said. At that View Physical in a six-state region, REV Recreation size the company expects 1,500 to Therapy in the Group Inc. settled on Mesquite as 2,500 service appointments annually. next few weeks home to a new southwest regional “We’re so convinced of the demand as the clinic service facility for recreational vehi- for this kind of service in this region moves into its cles that will begin construction this that we’re going to need the larger new digs. fall. size facility quickly,” Heim said. “We “We give a lot of credit to MRBI haven’t made the final decision on it (Mesquite Regional Business Inc.) yet but it’s under serious consider- in the critically important process of ation.” Making the old into new at selecting Mesquite for our new ser- REV purchased an 11 acre site on vice facility,” said Steve Heim, Vice Commerce Circle in the Mesquite Mesa View Physical Therapy President and General Manager with Technical and Commerce Center the company. “George Gault and the on the west side of town next to the By Barbara Ellestad new location to replace the one we’ve MRBI staff were an impressive part current Star Nursery for $450,000. MLN Editor outgrown near the hospital,” Travis of our decision-making process.” It’s the second major business an- Wakefield said. “We thought about The formal announcement of the nounced in the last three months for Part of physical therapy is to help building a new building but then this company’s decision to build the facil- the MTCC after the 333 Eagles Land- make the old into new whether that’s one kind of fell into our laps and we ity was announced at the Mesquite ing purchased 105 acres from the City a bad back or sore knees. The Wake- bought it instead.” He was referring City Council meeting Feb 24 and first of Mesquite in December and an- field brothers, Travis and Ty, are tak- to the old Southwest Federal Credit reported in the Mesquite Local News, nounced it plans to construct a travel ing that one step further and mak- Union on West Pioneer Boulevard Feb. 18. plaza. ing an old, never-used building into near Wal-Mart and next to Nevada Heim said the company’s initial While Eagles Landing received a state-of-the-art physical therapy State Bank that was built in 2008 but plans called for a 40,000 square foot economic development incentives treatment clinic that’s set to open never used. facility with about 40 service techni- from the city REV Recreation Group April 1. cians and 10 staff positions. REV also “We looked for a long time for a > See THERAPY, Page 9A planned to later expand the building > See RV, Page 9A Page 2A Mesquite Local News The Week of March 3, 2016

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Editor’s note: The following was a reported burglary. The residence Feb. 20-27 2/27/16 taken from the pages of the Mes- had been illegally entered and sev- Statistics supplied by Mesquite Po- Jail Housing Agreement quite Police Department blotter for eral items stolen. A report was taken lice Department. Disclaimer: These Feb. 21-27. and the crime is being investigated. names were reported in the Mesquite Guerra-Garcia, Nery O Intoxicated Person: Officers re- Police Department’s arrest report St. George, UT Feb. 21: sponded to an intoxication call at a released Feb. 29. Persons should be 2/27/16 Driving Under the Influence: Mesa Boulevard apartment com- presumed innocent until convicted False Informaiton/Obstructing Officers conducted a traffic stop on plex. The intoxicated male was ar- in a court of law. Resisting Arrest Pioneer Boulevard and Turtleback rested for intoxicated pedestrian in Road and found the driver was in- roadway and resisting arrest. Deakin, Jeremy Guidicotti, Kaitlin N toxicated. The driver was arrested Theft: An officer took a report of Torrey, UT St. George, UT for DUI. the theft and use of a credit card. In- 2/22/16 2/21/16 Fraud: Officers responded to a formation concerning the theft was Jail Housing Agreement Basic Speed Pioneer Boulevard hotel reference a obtained and is being investigated. Failure to maintain Travel Lane fraud. Officers were unable to locate Sexual Assault: Officer respond- Diaz, Mario A DUI the suspects. A report was taken. ed to the hospital for a reported Mesquite Wanted Person: An officer re- sexual assault, reported by hospital 2/21/16 Herrera, Jarelin sponded to a noise complaint on staff. The involved person did not Domestic Battery Mesquite Moss Drive. Upon making contact want to file a police report. 2/22/16 with a male; the male had a traffic Vandalism: Officers responded Garcia, Frank Contempt of Court warrant. The male was arrested for to a call of two people vandalizing, Bermuda Dunes, CA the warrant. two suspects were transported and 2/21/16 Herrera, Roberto Juvenile Problem: An officer re- booked into jail. Jail Housing Agreement Mesquite sponded to the police department Stolen Vehicle: Officer respond- 2/20/16 lobby in reference to a juvenile prob- ed to an East Pioneer Boulevard ca- Giordmaina, Lacey L DUI lem. sino for a report of a stolen vehicle. Henderson Basic Speed Assault IP: Officers responded Officer took the report and obtained 2/20/16 Driving Under Suspension to a Pheasant Drive residence for a surveillance footage of the incident. ITS Drugs Failure to Maintain Travel Lane report of battery. Upon investigation Investigation is ongoing. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia False Informaiton/Obstructing it was discovered a male had pushed Theft: An officer responded to an False Information/Obstructing No Proof of Insurance his ex-girlfriend during exchanging East Mesquite Boulevard restaurant custody of their child. in reference to a theft. Grimes, Nate T Knowles, Davion A Suicidal Person: Officers -re Desert Springs, AZ > See ARREST, Page 6A Feb. 22: sponded to a Rivers Bend Drive resi- Graffiti: Officers responded to a dence in reference to a possible sui- report of graffiti. All graffiti -mark cidal person. ings were documented, then painted Stolen Vehicle: Officer respond- Fire Calls over. ed to an East Pioneer Boulevard ca- Traffic accident W/O injury: sino for a report of stolen vehicle. Mesquite Fire Rescue Weekly Call Statistics Officers responded to a non-injury Officer took the report and obtained Feb. 22-28 two vehicle accident at the intersec- surveillance footage of the incident. tion Mesquite Boulevard and Riv- Investigation is ongoing. Total Calls For Service: 60* erside Road. One adult female was Suicidal Person: Officers -re 911 Transports: 20 cited. sponded to a Rivers Bend Drive resi- Non Transports: 18 Stolen Vehicle: Officer respond- dence in reference to a possible sui- Inter-facility Transports: 13 ed to a Hillside Drive park on a re- cidal person. Fire Related Incidents: 10 port of a stolen trailer. Robbery: Officers responded to a Feb. 23: FIRE LOG: robbery in progress at Dollar Gener- Civil Dispute: Officer responded Feb. 22 al. Upon arrival officers attempted to a Royal Flush Cour residence ref- • B Shift performed fire drills at Virgin Valley High School and Charles to locate a male suspect who fled the erence a verbal dispute. At the con- Hughes Middle School scene on a bicycle. The investigation clusion of the investigation the par- • E-11 Responded to a report of an odor of propane at a motel on West continues. ties went their separate ways. Mesquite Boulevard. Arrived with no odors and nothing found with gas Burglary: An officer responded monitor. to a Royal Flush Court residence for > See BLOTTER, Page 6A Feb. 23 • E-11, R-31 Responded to the home on Jensen Drive for an active smoke detector. No problem found at residence and alarms were able to be silenced. Juvenile Problem 1 Feb. 26 Police Calls Lost Property 1 • E-31, T-31 Dispatched to a restaurant on West Pioneer for a general fire Miscellaneous CAD Call Re- alarm. Arrived with no visible smoke or fire. Investigation revealed that Many calls that the Police cord 3 the suppression system over the cooking area had been activated and dis- Department receives are not Noise Disturbance 7 charged extinguishing agent. No evidence of fire anywhere in the structure. always included in the blotter, Person On Foot 1 • E-11, R-11, Beaver Dam Fire Responded to a large big box store on as they are under investigation Phone Harassment 1 West Pioneer for a general fire alarm. Arrived with no visible smoke or and a synopsis is not received. Property Damage, Non Van- fire. Search of store reveals no sign of problem and it appears to have been To show the amount of work our dalism 1 an alarm malfunction. PD does do, we will be includ- Reckless Driver 1 Feb. 27 ing a weekly roster of stats. This Robbery 1 • E-11, R-11 Responded to Desert Springs, Arizona, to assist Beaver Dam week, there were 151 total inci- Robbery Alarm 3 Fire with a reported structure fire. Single wide mobile home was reported dents in the blotter: Sexual Assault 1 to be a total loss. Agency Assistance 4 Stolen Property 1 • E-11, R-11 Responded to the area of 272 West Pioneer for a vehicle into Alarm 14 Stolen Vehicle 3 a light pole. 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hen Nevada was ber and become little more than admitted into the park rangers, resulting in massive Union in 1864 its forest fires. “The government does Constitution con- not manage the land properly, Wtained a Disclaimer Clause, saying and that’s a fact,” he said, adding, the state does “forever disclaim “Now they’re asking for money all right and title to the unappro- to fight fires when we should be priated public lands lying within managing the timber.” said territory, and that the same Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon shall be and remain at the sole and testified that three of the largest entire disposition of the United forest fires in the nation occurred States.” a the same time in his district this It was intended to give the past year. federal government a clear and “We are seeing massive main- unambiguous deed to the land so tenance back logs at all of our fed- it could be sold, but to this day the eral land management agencies. federal government still controls This mismanagement has led The caucus system 85 percent of the land inside Ne- to a decline in forest health that vada’s boundaries and almost 50 results in larger and more cata- percent of the land in the West. strophic wildfires negatively im- In 1996 the voters of Nevada re- pacting Western communities,” needs to go away pealed the Disclaimer Clause, but Rep. Hardy said recently about nearly 20 years later little has been federal land control. “When the oth the Democratic and Re- done to give the state greater say federal government struggles to publican Mesquite caucuses over that land. effectively manage its resources, are done for another four A year ago, Rep. Mark Amo- it’s time to consider new and bal- years – thank goodness. dei, whose district includes the anced approaches that involve BPerhaps both parties can spend that northern rural portion of Nevada, local stakeholders and give states time deciding that the caucus system introduced a bill called Honor the with responsible management is outdated, unworkable and ripe for Nevada Enabling Act of 1864 Act, laws an opportunity to prove that abuse and fraud. It shouldn’t take which called on Congress to hand the best stewards of the land are four more years to fix the process. over 7.2 million acres to Nevada in usually those who live closest to Both parties suffered long waiting a first phase. It failed. it.” lines for people to get inside. Thank- But various efforts to at least A memo providing background fully for both parties the lines were nibble around the edges of land about the rationale for the bill caused by an unexpectedly high BARBARA ELLESTAD control are continuing. noted the Forest Service alone turnout of people wanting to par- COMMENTARY Just this past week the House manages 193 million acres — ticipate in the first crack at choosing Natural Resources Committee’s about 8 percent of the United the nation’s next president. That the Many people didn’t know their Subcommittee on Federal Lands States. Over the past decade there democrats went from about 150 in precinct number requiring them to heard testimony on a bill from has been an average of more than 2012 to 450 this year is a good thing. stand in a consolidated line until Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador called 73,000 fires burning an average The republicans also more than they got to the front and could find the Self-Sufficient Community of nearly 7 million acres per year. double their numbers from 2012 to out their correct precinct. Some Lands Act (H.R. 2316). Amodei is a The biggest fires start on federal this year’s 900 participants. And precinct lines were long and others co-sponsor of the bill and, though land and often spread to private that’s a good thing. were empty. Other than selecting not yet a co-sponsor, Rep. Cresent lands. But that’s where the fun stops. delegates for the convention there Hardy, whose district covers the The subcommittee was also told The democrats’ rules required was no apparent reason for the southern half of rural Nevada, is that declining timber harvests are everyone to remain for the entirety requirement to vote by precinct. It supporting the measure. devastating rural communities. of the caucus – three to four hours of would have moved more swiftly to The bill would set up 200,000- Timber harvests have declined mostly sitting around waiting for ev- just vote like we do in the general acre demonstration areas on 80 percent over the past 30 years eryone to get inside. Once everyone election. Forest Service land in any state to the point the current harvest was signed in, they physically had to The open ballot box makes fraud in which the governor asks for it. removes only 10 percent of annual move to one side of the room or the all too easy. If Joe wanted to get rid State and local officials would then growth. Since 1990, more than 400 other depending on who they were of ballots marked with candidate be responsible for managing the timber mills have closed and more supporting. That in and of itself de- C, he could easily look through the land, including allowing timber than 35,000 workers have lost fies all the traditions of secret ballots pieces of paper and grab the ones he harvesting and using the revenue their jobs nationwide. allowing only the individual to know wanted to discard. to support local needs under the This bill would take a small bite of whom she voted. We’re not saying any of these bad Secure Rural Schools and Com- out of a huge problem. We encour- The process allows no bounds of things happened. But the caucus munity Self-Determination Act of age Amodei, Hardy and the rest intimidation. What if Susie wanted system is too open to all kinds of 2000. of our Washington delegation to to vote for candidate A, moved to mischief. In testimony about the bill, Rep. pursue this and other bills that that side of the room only to see her Yes, due credit is paid to Senator Don Young of Alaska said he was can provide economic benefit and boss standing on the other side glow- Harry Reid who used his political upset with the Forest Service be- jobs, as well as reducing wildfires. ering at her. Particularly in union- muscle to make sure Nevada was the cause it has stopped cutting tim- — TM dominated Las Vegas where many of first state in the west to voice choices the caucuses took place it would be for presidential candidates. extremely easy for union bosses to Yes, using voting machines in see just which members were abid- a general election-like process is ing by their wishes and which ones expensive and the political parties weren’t. would have to foot the bill the way Mesquite Many people who wanted to par- it’s set up now. Perhaps both parties ticipate in the vote could not because could show the type of bipartisan- of the hours-long requirement to ship they’re always begging for and Local News remain in place until everyone was split the cost. Or the state could agree signed in. That’s not fair to anyone that it is important to be first in the Published every Thursday by especially the candidates. west, engage as many people as pos- The republican rules were sible in the primary process and pay Battle Born Media LLC changed this year to allow a ballot- for a more fair process for all. Other ing process that provided for some states do it without problem. Nevada Publisher: Lou Martin (Sports) semblance of privacy. Once people should too. signed in by precinct, they were One last word. Both political Kirk Kern Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/Arts) given a paper ballot with all can- parties required people to show [email protected] [email protected] didate names on it even those who identification in order to partici- had suspended their campaigns. pate in the caucus process. Not a Editor Advertising Voters simply had to mark the bal- single word was uttered about Barb Ellistad Kathy Poindexter lot and drop it in a box – an open disenfranchising voters because of box. the ID requirement. So if it’s good [email protected] [email protected] Unless republican participants enough for the caucus process then wanted to be considered for a del- it’s good enough for the general Staff Stephanie Frehner egate position in the future county election. Burton Weast (Virgin Valley [email protected] convention they were free to leave Water District) the building. Many did while some stayed around for the secondary Barbara Ellestad is editor of Mesquite Local 12 W. Mesquite Blvd, Suite 109 process. News Mesquite NV 89027 Phone: 702-346-NEWS (6397) Fax: 888-241-8172 LETTERS to the editor [email protected] www.mesquitelocalnews.com In the Feb. 4 and Feb 11 editions of resulted in the district losing pri- Mesquite Local News, the hydrolo- mary rights, was misidentified. The gist for the Virgin Valley Water Dis- hydrologist at the time was Eric trict at the time when paperwork Beyer. was not filed on Basin 221, which MLN regrets the error. The Week of March 3, 2016 Mesquite Local News Page 5A Council approves cancellation notice of Pool Pact insurance By Stephanie Frehner MLN his company has a AAA Bond rat- ing, which offers many advantages to In the regular Mesquite City Coun- their clients. cil meeting for Feb. 24, Mayor Al Lit- In other business, there will be man noted the recent passing of lo- some new signs showing up around cal veteran, Jim Brown, who passed town as the Nevada DMV granted away earlier that day. $12,000 through a new program “Jim Brown was one of our veter- called the Complete Streets Program ans here in town that devoted virtu- to post road signs. Through the ap- ally every minute of his day to the proval of Resolution 885 which enters benefit to Veterans of Mesquite,” Lit- the city into an interlocal agreement man said. Brown served 28 years in with the Regional Transportation the U.S. Navy with four tours in Viet- Commission of Southern Nevada nam. He also played a large role in signs will be designed and erected bringing the Vietnam Veterans Wall, in March. For this project, “Share the 1,000 Flags over Mesquite and the the Road” signs will be placed in 27 Veterans Center to the area. proposed spots throughout the city. Moving on to normal business, Council will have to initially spend the council and staff approved ev- the money but will be reimbursed erything on their agenda, including from RTC after completion. Teri Nehrenz filing notice with the Nevada Pub- Due to lack of items, the City Coun- Students gather around their line dance instructor, Rebecca Hartley, lic Agency Insurance Pool Pact that cil Meeting for March 8 has been can- who has been instructing them in line dance for more than 10 years. On they intend to cancel their coverage celled. The next proposed meeting Wednesday, March 2, many gathered to honor their fearless leader. effective June 30. will be March 22 at 5 p.m. at City Hall, “Staff feels there are some cost ef- 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. fective alternatives out there,” said Line dance class honors instructor City Manager Andy Barton. “If the city changes their mind, they can By Teri Nehrenz it with.” rescind the cancellation at any time MLN Doris Pattee and Sue Courtney prior to a lapse in coverage.” have both been taking Hartley’s class Council approved the item unani- On Wednesday, March 2, members for years and just love it. Pattee also mously after a short presentation of the Mesquite Recreation Center teaches an advanced line dancing from Allen Kaercher of Kaercher line dancing classes gathered to hon- class and Courtney said, “I wouldn’t Insurance who will insure the city or their more than a decade long in- be taking these classes if it weren’t through widely known Travel- ARIZONA LOTTERY structor, Rebecca Hartley. for Rebecca and Doris. They both ers Insurance. Kaercher would not Drive a Little & Get a Lotto Rebecca began taking line danc- inspire me and we all go down to disclose the amount of money they Pick-up Your Favorite Lotto Tickets today! ing when her husband passes away the Virgin River two or three times a could theoretically save the city, but many years ago. Her love for the week, well… I go down twice a week, told the MLN that “it’s a substantial Store: 928-347-5589 • Bar: 928-347-5492 dance grew and when the opportu- others go down three, to dance. It’s amount” after the meeting. Kaercher BEAVER DAM, AZ EXIT 9 MILES NORTH OF MESQUITE OFF I‘15 nity to teach the class herself rose, so much fun and we love it. The VR also pointed out to the council that Hartley seized the day. Hartley said, provides us with a band every night “Nobody else seemed interested in and we dance to every song. Even teaching the class themselves so that if there isn’t a dance to a particular Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. was that; I took over teaching. I really song, we make one fit”. Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. get much more out of the class than I For more information on how you 702-205-2427 give. I just am so honored to be teach- can attend one of the line dancing Mesquite’s ing and dancing with all these won- classes or the many other programs derful people, I can’t imagine doing offered by the Mesquite Department ONLY Craft Co-op anything else. I absolutely love what of Athletics and Leisure Services I do and the people I’m able to share contact them at 702-346-8732. 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MLN for the reconstruction project, which is scheduled to be completed by this sum- PHOENIX – Motorists traveling mer. Work on the adjacent northbound Interstate 15 should expect delays of bridge was completed last summer. up to an hour from Tuesday, March The $27 million reconstruction proj- 8 through Thursday, March 10 as crews ect began in 2014 and includes the pour the final piece of the concrete replacement of the bridge superstruc- bridge deck in Arizona’s far northwest tures (girders, deck and railings) as well corner, according to the Arizona De- as widening the roadway through this partment of Transportation. stretch of the Virgin River Gorge. City of Mesquite - CandidaCy filing The speed limit will be reduced to 25 With limited alternate routes avail- mph around Virgin River Bridge No. able in this corridor, drivers should 6, where the southbound bridge span ahead, allow extra travel time, slow Have you ever ought about is being reconstructed. Traffic in both down and drive carefully through the directions is already using the adja- work zone, and be alert for additional cent northbound bridge, and the lower construction equipment, crews and law running for Public office? speed limit is needed to minimize vibra- enforcement personnel. tion from traffic and allow the concrete For more information about the I-15 e 2016 Elections are just around the corner. to cure properly. Virgin River Bridge project, please vis- e Primary Election is Tuesday, June 14, 2016 The reduced speed limit will be in it azdot.gov/I15virginriver. place from 8 a.m. Tuesday, March ADOT works to inform the public and the General Election is Tuesday, November 8, 2016. 8 to 11:59 a.m. Thursday, March 10. about planned highway restrictions, During this period, commercial truck but there is a possibility that unsched- traffic will be restricted to loads up to uled closures or restrictions may oc- e following City of Mesquite seats will be open. 40 tons. While that is the legal limit for cur. Weather can also affect a project trucks across the rest of the state, com- schedule. To stay up to date with the mercial trucks using I-15 are normally latest highway conditions around the Mayor allowed up to 64.5 tons. state, visit the ADOT Traveler Informa- 4 year term (until 2020) The southbound bridge at milepost tion Center at az511.gov or call 511. For 16, midway between Mesquite, Nev., those outside of Arizona, please dial and St. George, Utah, remains closed 1.888.411.ROAD (7623). (2) City CounCil MeMbers 4 year terms (until 2020)

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Candidacy for these seats will open in the Office of the City Clerk caucus organizers on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 8 a.m. and will close on Friday, thank volunteers and Elected Officials gave of their March 18, 2016 at 5 p.m. Filing hours will be Monday through time and talent with enthusiasm and News Dear Editor: dedication. They made a good Cau- Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. e candidacy filing fee is $25, which is On behalf of the 2016 Mesquite Re- cus happen under difficult circum- payable by cash, check, certified check, or money order. Mesquite publican Caucus Team, the Mesquite stances. Municipal Code requires a candidate must be an actual and bona fide Republican Women, and all area The Caucus was held at the Hughes resident of the City and have been for a period of at least one year Republicans, I want to express our Middle School. The staff support preceding the election. appreciation to all of the Republican provided by Maurice Perkins, Steve Volunteers, GOP voters, and mem- Walters, Penny Wittwer, Bubba bers of the Mesquite Community Smith, and Kenny Mitchell was ex- Also, each candidate shall be a qualified elector who has actually, for their tremendous help during cellent and very much appreciated. as opposed to constructively, resided within the boundaries of the the planning and implementation of The combined efforts of our Mes- City which he/she desires to represent for a period of not less than Tuesday’s Republican Caucus. quite/Bunkerville/Moapa communi- 30 days immediately prior to the last day for filing a Declaration of Voter turnout was double our pre- ty and the Republican Caucus Team vious record with over 900 ballots resulted in a successful Caucus. The Candidacy. City Council Members shall be elected by the registered cast. It was especially meaningful to Caucus participants braved very long voters of the City at large. see several Virgin Valley High School lines but got their jobs done. students voting for their first time. Thank you all. For Further information and assistance, please contact the Office of the City Clerk An event of this size and complexity Carol deGanahl at (702) 346-5295 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. is a big job to organize and accom- Site Manager - 2016 Mesquite plish. The many GOP Volunteers Republican Caucus Page 6A Mesquite Local News The Week of March 3, 2016

Wendover Roessner, Marcus Arrest 2/25/16 Pedroza-Martinez, Jose J Mesquite continued from Page 3A Burglary Scenic, AZ 2/22/16 Fraudulent Use of Credit Card 2/20/16 Failure to Appear Mesquite Embezzlement Related Incidents 2/25/16 Possession of Stolen Property Salas, Darlene S Failure to Appear Perez, Marcos A Salt Lake City, UT No Proof of Insurance Ogden, Justin D Mesquite 2/26/16 Expired Plates Whittier, CA 2/23/16 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2/26/16 Burglary Failure to Appear Marshall, Robert D Trespassing Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Mesquite Injury to Property of Another Sansoucie, Mark E 2/25/16 Overton, Dale R II Possession of Stolen Property Lake Havasu City, AZ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Mesquite 2/20/16 2/21/16 Perez-Delgado, Ana B False Information/Obstructing Mendoza, Eric Failure to Appear Mesquite Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2/23/16 Inhaling/Ingesting solvent Burglary Possession of Stolen Property Sota, Rachael Daily Giveaways, Big Raffle After Easter! Las Vegas DDT RV & Pikyavit, Dylan Q 2/22/16 OUTDOOR Ivins, UT Purchase/Consumption by Minor 2/22/16 Placing Graffiti SUPPLY STOREWIDE Intoxicated Pedestrian STORE 10% Resisting Arrest Strang, James G OFF BLOWOUT St. George, UT Storewide Pocock, Dylon A 2/25/16 SALE! SALE! Mesquite Jail Housing Agreement ••• Until After Easter ••• 2/22/16 Sale of Liquor to a Minor Worley, Autumn J Slashed Prices on Camp Chef! Graffiti Mesquite False Information/Obstructing 2/27/16 355 W. Mesquite Blvd., Ste. #D80 (In Brickyard Plaza) 435-680-3734 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Complete fiti on the underside of a bridge on 35 Point Blotter Riverside Drive. Photographs were continued from Page 3A taken and the graffiti was quickly Check-up covered up. The investigation is on- going. Only Theft: An officer responded to Theft: Report taken for lost or $ assist a citizen with a stolen credit stolen credit card. The complainant 25 card on Whitey Lee Lane. A report was provided an incident number as (A $99 Value) was taken and forwarded to detec- requested by the complainant’s local tives for further follow up. bank. Domestic Violence IP: Offi- Free! Feb. 24: cers responded to the parking lot SECOND ON Verbal Dispute IP: Officers re- of a local business on West Pioneer OPINI sponded to a West Mesquite Boule- Boulevard on a report of possible Virgin Valley Air Conditioning vard residence reference a domestic domestic violence. Officers arrived Licensed • Bonded • Insured • License #0079602 dispute between the reporting par- and separated both parties. After Never Additional Fees For Emergency Services! ty and her aunt. Officers were able interviewing the involved parties, to separate the parties and come officers learned that the female had Call Bill 702-755-4744 to a resolution that both parties a warrant for her arrest. The female agreed to. No violence or threats oc- was arrested for the warrant and Office: 702-346-4744 • 450 HILLSIDE, STE. 409 • MESQUITE curred. for possession of drug parapherna- Lost Property: Officers were dis- lia. patched to a Valley View Drive busi- Trespassing IP: An officer was ness for a report of lost property. dispatched to an East Pioneer Bou- Stolen Property: Officer re- levard casino, in reference to a tres- sponded to a Valley View Drive pass violator. An adult male subject parking lot reference stolen prop- was later arrested for trespassing. erty. Information was gathered and Controlled Substance Prob- the investigation is ongoing. lem: An officer was dispatched to a Traffic accident W/O injury: West Mesquite Boulevard motel, in Officers responded to a report of a reference to a domestic situation. An traffic accident on West Mesquite adult female subject was arrested Boulevard. A report was taken. for four counts of possession of drug Animal Bite: An officer was dis- paraphernalia. patched to a local hospital, in refer- ence to a dog bite call. An informa- Feb. 27: on Saturday, March 26 tion report was completed. Suicidal Person: An officer was Traffic Problem: An officer took dispatched to a Pheasant Drive resi- a report for a private property traffic dence, in reference to an adult fe- accident on Hardy Way. male suicidal subject. It was later determined to be a verbal dispute Feb. 25: and the adult female subject denied Noise Disturbance: Officers being suicidal. were dispatched to a Pulsipher Lane Agency Assistance: A runaway residence, in reference to a noise male juvenile was reported to be in call, which the reporting person the city of Mesquite. The male was described as people arguing. Upon located on Mesa Boulevard. and tak- investigation officers determined no en back into custody and released to crime had occurred. the proper authorities. Fraud: A resident reported a Citizen Assist: Officer was dis- fraudulent check he was given while patched to the police department to attempting to sell his truck. The res- retrieve information from a citizen. ident recognized the transaction as a Traffic Accident w/ Injuries: scam and reported it to police. There Officers responded to East Pio- is no offender information and the neer Boulevard near the intersec- resident did not complete the trans- tion of Oasis for a report of a sin- action. gle vehicle accident. Officers and Controlled Substance Prob- medical personnel arrived and lem: Officers were dispatched to located the accident and the driv- Valley View Drive school reference er. The female driver appeared to marijuana found off sight. have had a medical episode caus- Team check-in: 9:30 a.m. • Play begins 10 a.m. Controlled Substance Prob- ing the crash. lem: Officers conducted a welfare Identification Check: Officers at the Eureka Casino Resort, Mesquite check on Riverside Road resulting responded to an ID check at an 6 players per team (consider alternates) $270 per team in a drug paraphernalia arrest. East Pioneer Boulevard casino. Citizen Assist: An officer re- Upon arrival officers learned the sponded to a Pioneer Boulevard re- male subject had fled the area. Of- For more information call Linda habilitation center for a report of a ficers located the male as he fled at 307-760-9544 or visit burglary. There is no offender infor- from security. The subject refused www.mesquitenvrotary.org mation at this time. to stop at officers commands but Wanted Person: An officer con- was eventually taken into custody. Rules and team sign up forms available online ducted a traffic stop on West Mes- The subject was booked on charges quite Boulevard. A wants check of obstructing an officer and resist- Proceeds to benefit Beaver Dam revealed the driver has an arrest ing an officer. School Grounds Beautification Project. warrant out of Mesquite Municipal Theft: An officer was dispatched Court. The warrant was confirmed to a Sandhill Boulevard store, in ref- and the driver was taken into custo- erence to a theft. A report was com- dy and transported to the city deten- pleted and the investigation is ongo- tion center and booked. ing. Theft: Officers responded to a Feb. 26: Pioneer Boulevard business refer- Property Damage, Non Van- ence theft. An information report dalism: A report was taken for graf- completed. The Week of March 3, 2016 Mesquite Local News Page 7A

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The adult male suspect, Marcos Due to the multiple firearms being Perez, 20, of Mesquite, was arrested stolen, Mesquite detectives put all of and charged with: Felony burglary, their resources into the investigation grand larceny, damage to the prop- in an effort to quickly track down any erty of another, and possession of suspects. stolen property. Later that same day, a local busi- The adult female suspect, Ana ness reported some suspicious activ- Perez-Delgado, 18, of Mesquite, was ity, which helped detectives progress arrested and charged with: Felony their investigation by locating one of burglary and possession of stolen Submitted photo their suspects. property. Additional felony charges There was only one injury reported during the fire on the Arizona Strip The investigation then led to four are pending. Monday night. Mohave County Sheriff’s Deputy Christofer Young lost other suspects being located. The other three suspects’ names his footing on a ladder while assisting a home owner during evacuation Through evidence collected, video will not be released due to their juve- notices and broke his leg. surveillance, and interviews con- nile status. ducted with the five located suspects, These three juveniles have also Mesquite detectives were able deter- been arrested and charged with: Fel- Fire shuts freeway for nearly four hours mine the details and circumstances ony burglary, grand larceny, damage of the crime. to the property of another, and pos- By Stephanie Frehner trying to assist a resident off of their Most of the stolen items of jewelry session of stolen property. MLN roof. Young lost his footing on a lad- der and fell, breaking his leg. He was Traffic was shut down on I-15 Mon- later transported to Dixie Regional day night as crews from multiple Medical Center and underwent sur- Dutch oven breakfast demonstration scheduled agencies worked to gain control over gery to correct the fracture. an unpermitted burn by the Virgin Monday night’s reports initially On Saturday, March 12, from 1 p.m. mon rolls and other goodies in a Dutch River in Arizona near mile marker 8. projected that the interstate would be to 3 p.m., the Virgin Valley Heritage oven. The demonstration is free. Initial reports to dispatch were closed until as late as Tuesday morn- Museum, in conjunction with Denene Torgenson will be using a Dutch that the fire was a controlled burn ing sometime, but with luck on their Torgenson, will present a demonstra- oven designed by her father, Dent So- by a property owner. Winds picked side, crews and AHP were able to tion on how to cook breakfast, cinna- rensen. up burning embers, however, and open all northbound lanes and one the fire quickly spread out of control southbound lane by 10 p.m. moving north along the river. As of Tuesday morning, it was es- According to Arizona Highway timated by Beaver Dam Fire Station’s Patrol Sergeant John Bottoms, crews Battalion Chief Andre Ojeda that the Southern Nevada from AHP, Beaver Dam Fire Depart- fire charred anywhere from 30 to 50 ment and Arizona Department of acres overnight. Authorities with Symphony Orchestra Transportation worked to get control the Bureau of Land Management over the fire before it reached the in- from Utah and Las Vegas were both —Don’t Miss our 2nd Performance of — terstate, but were unsuccessful. Mes- on scene Tuesday determining how quite Fire and Rescue also sent one much damage had been done as well “In The Winter Storm” engine and one ambulance to assist. as assisting local crews with fire con- Just a few moments after he sent tainment. Ojeda said that there were , 7 p.m. his initial notice to the MLN, Bot- three fire engines from the Utah BLM March 11th toms announced that all lanes were offices, four from Las Vegas BLM and closed indefinitely due to visibility one from the US Forest Service Utah At the Moapa Valley High School issues and the fire jumping the free- station all mopping up and contain- way. As the fire spread, it proceeded ing the fire, which continues to burn. 2400 St. Joseph St., Overton, NV towards Beaver Dam, causing a vol- The fire was expected to be complete- untary evacuation of six homes, al- ly contained by the end of Tuesday. though there were as many as 20 that During the MCSO’s investigation Tickets available for $15 from: could have been effected if the fire Monday night, a person was iden- Danielle’s Chocolates, 1155 W Pioneer Blvd. Ste. 102, Mesquite, progressed. tified as starting the fire, “burning Moapa Valley Progress, 2885 N Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton During the evacuation notice, one weeds on his property without a Wesley’s Chevron in Logandale and Overton Ace Hardware Mohave County Sheriff Deputy, permit,” and may be facing criminal Christofer Young, was injured while charges. FREE SOLAR SEMINAR Vistors continued from Page 1A

sources of revenue like alcohol sales or gaming and measures the Saturday, financial performance of hoteliers. Average daily auto traffic on I-15 at the Nevada Arizona border March 5th continued its steady climb year-to- year coming in at 22,432 vehicles. FRoM 10 A.M. - NooN That’s a 7.5 percent increase from January 2015 and is attributed to lower gas prices across the nation. Highland Estates Resort Mesquite’s sister city on the Colorado River didn’t show quite 555 Highland Dr., Mesquite as good in the LVCVA report for January. Laughlin’s visitor volumes dropped 7.3 percent along with to- tal room nights occupied that fell FREE FOOD 7.2 percent. Total occupancy for the city’s hotel rooms also dropped & REFRESHMENTS 5 percent to 51.5 percent. Along with those numbers, RSVP by Friday, March 4th RevPAR in Laughlin declined 4.1 percent to $22.08 less than half of to: 702-614-4900 Mesquite’s. On the positive side, gross gam- ing revenues in Laughlin rose 6.9 percent to $42.364. Airplane passengers rose 3.7 Lock in your electric rate percent while average daily auto traffic on Highway 163 increased at .05c/kWh, and learn about: 11.7 from a year ago. 4 The benefits of owning solar Gaming revenues in all of Clark County declined 3.3 percent with 4 How solar works the Las Vegas Strip down 7.7 per- 4 Available incentives including 30% tax credit cent. 4 25-year warranties on all equipment The LVCVA report attributed much of that to lower baccarat 4 How our USA-made panels are installed numbers. Gaming revenues in- 4 How to expand with a battery back-up creased both for downtown Las 4 Vegas and the Boulder Strip by 8.8 Financing available percent and 16.1 percent respec- tively. Visitor volumes for Las Vegas www.robcosolarlasvegas.com increased 2.4 percent for January compared to a year ago with 3.472 million people coming to town. The Week of March 3, 2016 Mesquite Local News Page 9A

closed treatment rooms and several Therapy open treatment areas are taking their continued from Page 1A place along with offices and a recep- tion area. Wakefield also said the clock tower “We didn’t want just any build- on the top outside of the building will ing. We were specifically looking for be replaced with a new sign for the one that would fill our needs for the clinic. kinds of equipment we use and give The Wakefields recently hired two us the space we need,” Wakefield new physical therapists bringing said. “We like the location because the total number of employees at the it’s still close to the hospital and our Mesa View Physical Therapy clinic other offices.” to 25. “Duane May has lived in Over- The old drive-through teller lanes ton for 20 years and had been driving Barbara Ellestad have been enclosed and will be home to Las Vegas every day. We hired him Steve Heim, vice president and general manager, REV Recreation Group to a new exercise area more than to help us in our Overton clinic and Inc., announces his company’s plans for a new southwest regional ser- twice the size the clinic has now. also up here,” Wakefield said. “We vice facility for recreational vehicles at the Mesquite City Council meeting “We’re going to have state-of-the-art also hire Marcus Burton two weeks Feb. 24. equipment that will let us offer very ago who’s going to be a valuable addi- personalized care to our patients,” tion to our staff.” The company began purchase ne- Wakefield said. “It’s much more open In addition to the clinic itself, Mesa gotiations on the acreage in Novem- and will allow us to have some activi- View Physical Therapy also provides RV ber and closed on the sale in January. ties outside.” treatment to hospital in-patients, continued from Page 1A Heim said two important criteria The old bank vault is gone along nursing home patients and home were easy access on and off a major with inside teller stations. Five new health care patients. did not. highway and having the necessary Heim said his company began workforce available. Construction of looking for a new service site in July the new I-15 Exit 118 interchange met 2015 when they realized the south- the first criteria. “Roundabouts are FRIDAY FISH FRY • MARCH 4TH west area of the country has more not the ideal ingress/egress for big motor home registrations at 4,149 RV motorcoaches,” Hauger said. “It Tickets Available at the Door than any other region. The next larg- was a tremendous show of support Donation: $12 Adults • $5 Children (under 12) est concentration of registrations is in that the local college would take an the southeast with 2,895. interest in helping us train the work- Dinner Includes: Fried Cod or Catfish, Three real estate companies force that we’ll need,” Heim said of Hush Puppies, Fries, Cole Slaw, brought 50 to 60 potential sites to the second criteria. Dessert and a Beverage senior managers. Lisa Hauger, vice CSN and Mesquite Works, the president, Sun Commercial Real newly formed non-profit workforce Estate Inc. in Las Vegas, introduced development organization, will de- Contact Joel Sodano at 702-613-4314 or Bob Leroux at 702-613-4324 for more details. them to Mesquite. velop the necessary training pro- Sponsored by the La Virgen de Guadalupe Council of the Knights of Columbus Heim and REV President Jim Ja- grams for diesel mechanics, electri- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • MESQUITE SENIOR CENTER 4 TO 6:30 P.M. cobs visited the site in November cians and construction workers the expecting to be in town only a very company will need. short time. “But when we got here, “The planned travel center at Exit George Gault had set up meetings 118 and the nearby Solstice RV resort with Mayor Litman, several council also appealed to us when we were CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE members, city staff, representatives looking for the ideal place,” Heim We don’t build closets...We fill ’em! from the College of Southern Ne- said. vada, workforce development people Depending on the final construc- NEW GET YOUR “GREEN” HERE! and a couple local construction con- tion size, the service facility will have MERCHANDISE tractors. We had a uniquely pleasant 20 to 40 bays with paint and collision Clothes for Men & Women NEW meeting with all of these people. We repair capacity. RV parking will be Jewelry • Coats • Scarfs tment Assor s! Stop by today, they’re going fast andbag have never felt more welcome than nearby. GOING FAST! of H we did in Mesquite,” Heim said. “I The next three months will be con- told Jim ‘Wow, it’s nice to know they sumed with architectural, engineer- HOURS: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. • 312 W. MESQUITE BLVD. , SUITE #114 • 702-345-6770 want us as much as we want to be ing and contractor work along with there.’ Our experience was phenom- securing permits and other compli- enal.” ance documents.

2016 Election Calendar and Events

Monday, March 7, 2016 First day of Candidate Filing Period - 8 a.m.

Friday, March 18, 2016 Last day of Candidate Filing Period - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Last day to withdraw Candidacy

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Campaign & Expense Report #1 for: January 1 - May 20, 2016 is due

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 First day of Early Voting in Mesquite at the Deuces

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Second day of Early Voting in Mesquite at Sun City Rec Center Join the E ort to Help Save Friday, June 10, 2016 Campaign & Expense Report #2 for: May 21 - June 9, 2016 is due Nevada’s ESA program!

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Primary Election Sign the petition to save Nevada’s ESAs: Let Our Children Succeed! Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Canvass results at the Technical Review Meeting As parents, educators and taxpayers of Nevada, we urge Nevada’s public o cials to defend and expand the most inclusive school choice Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Campaign & Expense Report #3 program in the nation. Give students the opportunity to succeed in the for: June 10 - October 14, 2016 is due Silver State, and protect Nevada’s ESA program! Tuesday, November 1, 2016 First day of Early Voting in Mesquite at the Deuces When Judge James Wilson issued an injunction against Education Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Second day of Early Voting in Mesquite Savings Accounts in January, the nation’s most comprehensive school at Sun City Rec Center choice program was put on hold. With more than 4,100 students already enrolled in the program — and thousands more ready to apply Friday, November 4, 2016 Campaign & Expense Report #4 in 2016 — it is imperative that Nevada’s public o cials stand up for for: October 15 - November 3, 2016 is due parents, students and educators who were depending on ESAs. Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election VISIT Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Canvass results at the Technical Review Meeting NevadaESA.com/LetOurChildrenSucceed and show your support for Nevada’s Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Swearing-in of Mayor and (3) Council Members Education Savings Accounts. Sign the petition, and share the link with friends, Sunday, January 15, 2017 Campaign & Expense Report #5 parents and educators in your community! for: November 4 - December 31, 2016 -or- Annual Financial Disclosure Statement #LetOurChildrenSucceed! for the previous calendar year Page 10A Mesquite Local News The Week of March 3, 2016

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FLAG FOOTBALL BEAVER DAM Diamondbacks have successful basketball season

By Lou Martin MLN

The Diamondbacks from Beaver Dam High School recently com- pleted a very successful winter bas- ketball season. The Lady D-Backs finished with a 20-6 overall record and 5-3 Southern Division IV record. “At one point we were 14-2 but lost two starters to injury,” said D-Back Coach Charles Hurley. “We started the season going with a man press and stuck with it most of the year.” The Diamondbacks were led by Lou Martin Jailene Hernandez who scored 18.6 Defensive specialists Kari Wakefield (24), Falen Hafen (21) and McKenzie Leishman (23) knock down a pass dur- points per game and led the team in ing the recently completed season. All are scheduled to return next season. assists with 4.7. The D-Backs placed fourth in league play and hosted a division playoff game against To- nopah. Hernandez had 28 point in Gridiron Gals have strong season a 43-37 win over the Muckers. They lost in the league semi-finals to By Lou Martin tion this year and the outlook for next season is great. eventual Southern Division winner MLN The Dawgs featured eight sophomores and six juniors Round Mountain. on their roster. The Bulldogs offense returns intact with Hurley said in his Beaver Dam Despite featuring a team made up of mostly sopho- sophomore quarterback Kallie Graves returning along capsule in November, “We will de- mores and juniors, the Virgin Valley High School flag with running backs Katie Zuniga and Elizabeth De Leon. pend on a tight man to man defense football team ended the 2016 season with an overall re- Leading receiver Dylan Bryant and receiving mate to overcome our lack of scoring. It cord of 16-6 and 10-4 in 1A Sunrise League play. The Bull- Madison Cheney return giving the Dawgs a strong should be a fun season, and if we dogs four defeats were against league opponents Boulder passing game. Hannah Haviland, Bryant and Cheney can focus on the ‘One game at a time City and Del Sol High Schools. The Eagles went 46-0 the will anchor a strong defense along with sophomores idea,’ good things will happen for us past three seasons. McKenzie Leishman, Markell Ludvigson, Emily Teer- at the end of the season.” Not a bad The Dawgs began the season strong going 10-1 before link, Karie Wakefield and Ally Cook. Seniors to be prognosticator going 20-6 in his first losing at home 25-20 to Del Sol late in the game in early Falen Hafen, Shalee Hafen and Elly Leal give Coach season coaching the D-Backs. January. The Eagles blew the Dawgs out in Boulder City Joey Bowler and his staff an experienced nucleus for “We have nine returnees next year, 39-0 before the Dawgs regrouped winning five straight the 2017 season. but play a tougher non-league sched- games before losing again to the Eagles and the Dragons. The Bulldogs were one of only a few teams in 1A play ule,” Hurley said. Del Sol eliminated the Dawgs in the first round of the that featured full junior varsity and freshman teams, The D-Back boys did not fair, as playoffs. which will make the competition for varsity spots even well as the girls team but were still The Gridiron Gals lose only two players to gradua- more competitive next season. successful going 11-12 overall and 6-4 in league. “We had our ups and downs this year, but had a great win HONORS youth baseball over Round Mountain,” said Rory Hurley, coach and athletics director. “We had a terrible first half against Round Mountain but came back Bulldogs’ with seconds remaining to win 63- 61.” Junior swing man Nick Miromon- Todd, Barnum tes led the D-Backs averaging 15 points per game and 7.5 boards per selected to game. “We lose three starters next year but return Nick and our point first-team guard. If the young kids, freshman and two sophomores give us good minutes, it could be an interesting All-Sunrise year.” Miromontes was named to the League Southern Division IV second team.

By Lou Martin KOKOPELLI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MLN

The Virgin Valley High School boys and girl basketball teams each had a player honored on the 1A Sun- Lou Martin rise All-League first team by league Virgin Valley High School baseball player Cade Anderson hits grounders coaches. to aspiring little leaguers Saturday morning on the VVHS ball field. Bulldog senior Zach Barnum was named to the first team and junior forward Andrew Memmott made the second team. Barnum finished the season lead- Little League holds tryouts ing the Dawg in both scoring and re- bounding with a 13.2 points per game to kick off fourth season and 4.5 rebounds per game. Memmott was second in both cate- By Lou Martin coaches. The coaches in turn kept gories at 10.7 ppg 4.3 on the rebound- MLN notes on each child to help deter- ing side. mine drafting order in March. Bull- Barnum and Memmott led the The Virgin Valley Little League dog softball coach Travis Griffith Dawgs to a 9-5 Sunrise League re- held its fourth annual tryouts for and baseball coach Justin Goodsell cord and a third place finish. boys and girls ages 8-13 years Satur- were instrumental in laying out the For the Lady Bulldogs, junior day morning, Feb. 27, on the Virgin fields and explaining the day’s rou- Briana Todd was named to the Valley High School ball fields. More tine to volunteers and players alike. Sunrise All-League first team than 260 youngsters participated “We hope to have 26 teams this plus garnering second team hon- in planned drills in front of coaches year, 13 teams in baseball and 13 ors on the 1A All-Southern Re- who held their annual draft to select teams in softball,” said Wright. “We Jailene Hernandez gion team. players for 26-plus teams on March 1 are a little down in the number of Beaver Dam High School Bulldog senior point guard Spen- and 2. players this year for various reasons Beaver Dam High School’s Jailene Hernan- cer Green was named to the Sunrise League officials, led by President including kids returning to play dez is the Kokopelli Athlete of the Week for League second team. T Dan Wright and assisted by the in spring soccer. We have plenty of her outstanding play this past year for the odd averaged 11.6 ppg to lead VVHS coaches and players, ran the coaches but still need volunteers for Diamondbacks. Hernandez averaged the Dawgs scorers and finished kids through running, throwing and umpiring and concession stands. 18.6 points per game this year, leading the with 7.0 rebounds per game, good batting instructions. The youngsters We will have opening day ceremo- D-Backs to a 20-6 record and a Southern enough for second on the squad. arrived in bunches to register, the nies on April 4 at the Old Mill Road Division IV 43-37 playoff win over Todd shot a respectable 42 per- 8-10 age minors taking the field first ball fields featuring the girl teams Tonopah. Hernandez had 28 points in the cent from 3-point territory on 37-89 at 11a.m., followed by the 11-12 age and the boys will kick off on April win and led the D-Backs in assists and shots attempted. majors at 12:30 pm and the older ju- 5.” will return for her senior season next Green and Todd led the Lady niors at 2p.m. After a long day, coaches, volun- year. Hernandez was also named to the Dawgs to a second-place finish in 1A Each participating youngster was teers and youngsters left the fields a All-Southern Division IV first team. Sunrise League play with a final 11-3 given a number from VVLL officials little more tired than when they be- record. before performing in front of the gan. Page 2B Mesquite Local News The Week of March 3, 2016 your seven-day forecast

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PETRICK WINS MEDALIST, Bishop (86) and net 73 for 4th place. PUTT AND SHOT OF THE DAY Bill Nelson (98) with a net 75 for 5th Hail to the senior class! Thirteen of place and Terry Gardner (96) and the 23 players teeing it up in the cool net 77 for 6th. Bubba Petrick shot a winds at Falcon Ridge on Tuesday pair of 41’s for medalist honors and played from the forward tees. Five of also had the putt and shot of the them won six of the net payoff posi- day. tions. He had a 24foot putt to a back pin Starting with first time winner re- on the par five 10th hole. He started it cent new member to the MMGA Da- three feet above the hole. vid Shaw won for the first time shoot- It slowly came to a stop a foot above ing 87 for net 66 for low net honors. the hole, turned ninety degrees to the Joe Smith (83), from the white got right and rolled down the slope in the Courtesy photo second low net with 71as he beat Don jar for a nice five. Members of the Mesquite Mens Golf Association and the Oasis Mens Golf Mannon (86), and net 71 from the for- On the 18th hole, his third shot Association recently competed for the Mesquite Cup. ward tees, with a bogey on hole 13. from 35 yards out hit the green rolled The next three spots were all for- to 20 inches above the cup where he ward tee players. Starting with Ben putted in for a nice par four. Oasis Mens Golf Association claims Mesquite Cup crown

Special to MLN ter than usual and after the first day’s competition the teams were separat- The 8th Annual Mesquite Cup, ed by only 6 points: OMGA with 30 played between the Mesquite Mens and the MMGA with 24. Golf Association and the Oasis Mens On Thursday, the MMGA/FAL- Saturday, Golf Association, was played on Feb. CON team did win on their home March. 5th 24 at the Palmer Golf Course and course, but only by three points, so 9 a.m. - noon on Feb. 25 at the Falcon Ridge Golf the cup was presented back to John Course. Parkingson, president of OMGA for Public Welcome! A total of 72 members, 36 from each display at the Palmer Golf course for Desert Skies R.V. Resort team played under ideal weather the next year. Hillside Drive N. to Desert Skies conditions for the right to have the “I would like to thank the fol- cup at their home course for next 12 lowing for their help this year: months. Adam Schwartz, head pro at the The history of the Mesquite Cup Palmer. Mathew John for break- Challenge dates back to the first fast at the Oasis Grill Wednesday years of the competition in 2009 and morning, Marty Conway and Bri- 2010 that was won by the MMGA, an Bergman who coordinated the however the OMGA then won four OMGA team and who are always a THANK YOU years in a row from 2011-2014. class act. Brian Wursten, head pro Last year, the cup was played at the at the Falcon Ridge Golf course, FOR TRUSTING Oasis Canyons course, instead of the Scotties Grill at Falcon for Thurs- home course Palmer and after the day breakfast, City Shoppes Em- two-day competition, MMGA won broidery, who provided MMGA US WITH YOUR but only by a very thin margin of with Mesquite Cup shirts for new three points. players, and all of the players VEHICLES, This year the OMGA went back from both teams who played hard to playing the Palmer, however the to win but know that GOLF is MESQUITE! MMGA team, consisting of regular more than just a game,” said Paul MMGA members and now Falcon LeVan, MMGA Mesquite Cup co- Ridge Mens club members, did bet- ordinator.

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By Teri Nehrenz input on MLN projects Dave Zeleniak has been known to share his love of roses through sev- LAS VEGAS – With transporta- eral venues, one being the Eureka tion needs far outweighing our avail- Casino, who have been supportive of able resources, the Regional Trans- his knowledge and of community in- portation Commission of Southern terests. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Eureka Nevada is seeking the community’s and Zeleniak both provided a differ- input to prioritize the region’s trans- ent type of community interest; a well portation and mobility needs and fu- put together presentation on “Trans- ture projects. formations” and healthy living. The feedback collected through Zeleniak, himself, was the subject Teri Nehrenz the interactive online survey at rtcvi- of the lecture. His personal battle and Dave Zeleniak recently spoke at the Eureka Casino. sion.metroquest.com will help the ultimate success laid out in a detailed RTC develop its Regional Transpor- and thorough, printed, Power Point a picture of health and vitality despite ture he maps out exactly what steps tation Plan (RTP), a comprehensive presentation that the approximately his obvious challenge of living each he took and steps that everyone can and long-range transportation sys- 60 audience members could take day in a wheel chair. If you had known take with a bit of adjustment. The tem plan. home with them. Zeleniak in June of 2012, at his lowest transformation seems simple once As our community continues to If you asked anyone who knows point, four years post paralysis; you you have the basics, Zeleniak is living grow, the RTC is working to ensure him to describe Zeleniak they would would have seen a different person. proof that it can be done even with that Southern Nevada has the prop- likely say, “He’s a big man,” but it Still angry and depressed over a physical challenges and the result is er transportation infrastructure in wouldn’t be his stature they would be surgery which accidentally left him dramatic. The challenge in creating place to enhance connectivity and speaking of. Zeleniak “sits” a full four paralyzed and not overly motivated the transformation is the commit- ensure mobility for our residents, feet some odd inches in his scooter to pay attention to health issues, Zele- ment to change. now and in the future. since his paralysis in 2008 when he niak let himself get very unhealthy. Zeleniak made that commitment in Feedback will help the RTC move was just 50 years old and weighs a Zeleniak says, “There wasn’t any one 2013 and he is eager to share his ex- our community forward as we plan mere 167 pounds. It is his spirit they epiphany that led to his transforma- perience, his knowledge and his sup- for a vibrant, connected future for would be describing; his influence, tion but a lot of little things which led port with anyone wanting to make Southern Nevada. generosity and imprint all make up up to my commitment to get healthy a transformation of their own. You The five-minute survey will be the “big” person that Mesquite citi- once again. With the love and sup- can find out more about Zeleniak’s available online through June 2016. zens know as “Dave Z.” port of my wife, I was able to do that.” Transformation by contacting him at To find out more, visit: Southern- Meeting Zeleniak today, you will see In Zeleniak’s “Transformation” lec- [email protected]. NevadaStrong.org.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Local business spotlights teachers

By Stephanie Frehner the staff. Elspeth Kuta opens. Served as a medical facility MLN The sponsorship is not just a pub- Virgin Valley Heritage Museum for Mesquite and the surrounding lished thank you that the teacher will area until 1977. Bertha Howe was Mesquite has always been known receive. March 1894 - Settlers begin to the nurse in charge for the whole for its camaraderie in supporting the Fidelity Real Estate Mesquite will work on the settlement of Mes- time that it was a medical facility. core of the community. also present the teacher with a plaque quite Flats again. There were 28 babies born in the It continues today, as local real es- for their accomplishment and at the March 1931 - Gambling legal- building and one curbside delivery. tate broker Jed Giacoletto and one end of 2016, their name will go into a ized in the state of Nevada. March 1914 - A telephone line of his agents, Melanie Cohen, are drawing for an Apple Ipad. March 1944 - Rock hospital goes through to Moapa now sponsoring a spotlight for local All teachers featured throughout teachers. the year and the winner will be fea- So, to recognize those who teach tured in an ad just before Christmas so many children in the Virgin Val- in the MLN. ley the important things, Fidelity “Teachers are the core of our chil- MESQUITE PLAZA Real Estate Mesquite is sponsoring a dren’s futures. We need to let them —FORMERLY BULLDOG PLAZA— spot in the Mesquite Local News ev- know that their hard work and ef- ery other week to spotlight a teacher forts matter to all of us,” Giacoletto from local schools as determined by said.

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Jim Brown Beach, California and one grandson A Tribute To Jim Brown Russell. The veterans of Mesquite lost a The veterans of Mesquite thank Jim brother on February 24, 2016 as Jim for his service both while serving in Brown passed the United States Navy and as a Veter- away peace- an Service Officer. We will miss you. fully in his All donations to the Future Veter- sleep at Ivins ans Memorial at the new cemetery. Veterans There was a grave side service on Home in Utah. Wednesday, March 2 at the Mesquite In addition, Cemetery. Light refreshments were the City of served at the Mesquite Veterans Cen- Mesquite lost ter following the service. a significant A memorial in honor of Jim Brown Courtesy photo citizen. will be held at the Mesquite Veterans Desert Dames president Darlene Carpenter and J.J. Fletcher show off a Jim was Center on Saturday, March 5 begin- jar of Hershey’s Kisses that Fletcher won. born Au- ning at 10:30 a.m. The Eureka Hotel gust 11, 1946 in Ontario, Canada and and Casino will be providing lunch moved to Houston, Texas at a young following the service at the Veterans age. At age 52 he found out he was Center. Desert Dames host luncheon adopted while applying for a con- The Desert Dames monthly lun- lowed the entertainment. Members cealed carry permit. The application Ronald Gene Belt cheon was held on Feb. 24 at the Oa- enjoyed a luncheon buffet of Chicken process uncovered the fact that he Ronald Belt, age 78 of Mesquite, sis Golf Club, Grille Room. With a Marsala, house salad and German was a naturalized citizen and had to Nevada passed away March 1, 2016. Valentine theme, the room was filled Chocolate cake. go through some additional paper- Ronald was with members dressed in red and A large jar filled with Hershey’s work to get his permit. Coming as a born March pink. The tables were decorated with Kisses was offered to the person that surprise, Jim began to investigate his 10, 1937 in Den- a scrumptious gift for the women at- guessed closest to the actual number background and discovered he had mark, Ohio to tending. Each member received a gift of Kisses. The lucky winner was J.J. two brothers and two sisters. Pete and Golda of Snowy Chocolate Popcorn and a Fletcher and President Darlene Car- He met three of the four and main- Casto Belt. box of assorted chocolates from Dan- penter presented her with the candy tained a relationship until his death. Ronald ielle’s Chocolates. and a $25 prize. A raffle followed with His younger brother was an U.S. graduated Entertainment was provided by plenty of winners. Air force veteran but unfortunately from Mt. Gil- Strings and Things. Their toe-tap- If you’re interested in learning passed away before Jim had a chance ead High ping music was accompanied by the more about the Desert Dames you to meet him. School in audience clapping along to the beat of may call our Membership Chair Deb- Jim enlisted in the Navy and served 1955 and then the music. They are a talented group bie Oskin at (702) 346-0811. It’s a great his country for 27 years. He served as served in the of musicians and a favorite with the way to meet new friends and expand a corpsman attached to the 5th Ma- Marine Corp for 2 years. He then Desert Dames. A delicious lunch fol- your social circle. rines as well as many other capaci- returned to Ohio and married Con- ties. He did two tours of duty in Viet- nie Price on September 1, 1961. They nam. As an E6 Jim met and married resided in Ohio where he was a his lovely wife Kathy. fuel distributor and a farmer. Ron- While stationed in Guam, Jim re- ald and Connie retired in 1999 and Need Your ceived his bachelors degree from the moved to Bigfork, Montana. It didn’t University of Guam in Public Ad- matter where Ron was, as he didn’t Refund Money? ministration. Jim transferred into know a stranger and became friends the reserves and settled in California with everyone. He was an avid hunt- where he earned his masters degree er and fisherman throughout the US CALL US TODAY! in Education. In 1990, Jim and Kathy and Canada. He liked to golf, shoot moved to Mesquite where Jim be- clay birds and spend time with his Mary Allen, Juel, Jennifer came involved in a number of volun- family, friends and his dogs. teer operations. Becoming involved Ronald is survived by his wife, 702-346-2121 with a local church, Jim attended Connie of 54 years; his son, Kipp Lake Charles Bible College and re- Belt (Denise); granddaughters, Dar- 312 W. MESQUITE BOULEVARD SUITE 5, MESQUITE ceived his doctorate in theology. cy and Kristen; great granddaugh- 312 W MESQUITE BOULEVARD SUITE 5 MESQUITE Jim became the Veterans Service ters, Avery, Reese, Peyton and Rion Officer a short time before the Mes- all of Montana; and sister, Marlene quite Veterans Center opened its Rengert of Texas. doors and continued after the center Ronald was preceded in death opened. Jim was one of four indi- by his parents Pete and Golda Belt; viduals who played a key role in the brother Jake Belt; mother-in-law formation and opening of the veter- Lenah Price; and grandson Dustin ans center. During his time as VSO Drown. (a volunteer position) Jim with signif- The family would like to thank icant assistance from his wife Kathy Mesa View Hospice of Mesquite for assisted hundreds upon hundreds of the love and care they gave to Ronald. veterans in their pursuit of benefits. Family requests in lieu of flowers Jim was the most compassionate, po- that donations be made in memory lite and caring person I have ever met of Ronald Belt to: St. Jude’s Children’s as he spent countless hours helping Hospital or Rocky Mountain Elk the veterans. Foundation. The family invites you In addition to his wife Kathy, Jim to leave a message or memory in their leaves behind two sons, Steve of “Guest Book” at www.virginvalley- Mesquite and James of Huntington mortuary.com.

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