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CITY OF MESQUITE Arbitrator orders employee pay raises

By Barbara Ellestad Police officers began receiving step -in Arbitrator Byron Berry apparently Should that hold the city is not only on MLN creases retroactive to July 1, 2014, while agreed with the union saying in his rul- the hook for all the back pay but also for Fire & Rescue employees also received ing “It is the clear intention of this deci- retroactive Public Employee Retirement A federal mediator ordered that “su- step increases retroactive to July 1, 2013. sion to make sure that any and all finan- System (PERS) contributions that runs pervisors and non-supervisors be com- Teamsters Local 14 representing cial raises given to the police officers and at 27.5 percent of each employee’s gross pensated an equitable and fair amount rank-and-file city employees say those firefighters …shall also be given to the pay per year. of additional pay equal to the amount increases kicked in a “me too” clause in members of Teamsters Local 14 for the Davis previously estimated the city of money received by police officers and the contract that says “if any other group time period of July 1, 2013 through June will owe somewhere between $728,929 firefighters between July 1, 2013, and June receives any monetary gain in the nego- 30, 2016.” and $749,490 depending on the exact fi- 30, 2016” in a ruling between the City of tiated collective bargaining agreements Berry also cited that the aggregate aver- nal numbers of the pay raises. Mesquite and Teamsters Local 14. for 2013/14 – 2015/16, other than for a age pay raise police officers received was Sweetin said the arbitrator’s ruling is The ruling issued Aug. 10 culminates necessary job reclassification, an equal 16.32 percent while firefighters received “something the city already agreed with months of negotiations between the monetary gain shall be given to all em- an average aggregate increase of 14.22 that the employees deserved some sort of union and city that began in March 2015 ployees subject to this Agreement.” percent. Grant Davis, vice president/di- raise. That they wouldn’t has never been after the Mesquite Police Officers Asso- City Attorney Bob Sweetin, with city rector of operations, Teamsters Local 14, at play. Now we have spent a bunch of ciation union settled with the city in De- council approval, argued back that the said that should garner a 5 percent pay money for an arbitrator to tell us ‘figure cember 2014 and Teamsters No. 14 con- step increases did not constitute a wage raise per year for city employees with a out the amount.’ But the Teamsters have tract for Fire & Rescue was signed with increase, therefore, were not subject to three year total of 15 percent retroactive the city in February 2015. the “me too” clause. to July 1, 2013. o > See RAISES, Page 8A

WATER DISTRICT GROWTH Davis sworn in; Lee explains birth river line discussed of Rising Star By Stephanie Frehner MLN Sports Ranch

It was a meeting for questions on Tuesday as the Virgin By Barbara Ellestad Valley Water District Board discussed several things lined MLN Editor up for repairs and improvements. With Board President Nephi Julien being absent, Vice President Barbara Ellestad Drawing on his personal experience ferrying conducted the meeting. his own children to sports events, Greg Lee re- Newcomer Ben Davis was sworn in before business was lated how he and others developed the idea for tasked in purchasing equipment to the SCADA system the new Rising Star Sports Ranch located on which includes Project Logic Controls systems and Human/ Sandhill Boulevard in Mesquite. Lee, chairman of the Eureka Resort Casino and part of Urban > See VVWD, Page 6A Land of Nevada, spoke to a packed house at the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Water District begins work on new well Aug. 10. The decision to purchase the old Mesquite By Stephanie Frehner Star came shortly after a different company tried MLN to buy the property for a travel center and truck stop. When that failed, in part due to public dis- After a year of negotiations between Urban Land of Ne- approval, the Lee’s stepped in and purchased vada and the Virgin Valley Water District, work has be- the property from Mesquite Gaming LLC. gun on a new well site located near the corner of Pioneer Lee described a conversation with his father, and Oasis Boulevards beside the Nevada State Bank. Ted, who said, “I’ll buy the property but you The old well located adjacent to the new site became un- kids have to figure out what to do with it.” The usable almost two years ago, said Kevin Brown, VVWD Barbara Ellestad kids were a reference to Greg Lee and Andre manager. A new well had to be at least 100 feet away from Greg Lee, chairman of the Eureka Resort Casino and part Carrier, CEO of Eureka Casino and Rising Star. the old one. That put it outside the boundaries of the land of Urban Land of Nevada, spoke to a packed house at the “We were interested developing something that owned by VVWD. The right-of-way easement for the old Mesquite Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednes- was planned and provided a stronger city. It was site ran down the middle of less than a quarter of an acre day, Aug. 10 describing how the Rising Star Sports Ranch my dad’s patience and ability to make a deci- > See WELL, Page 6A came to be. > See LEE, Page 6A

new business Every day can be hump day at Camel Safari

By Teri Nehrenz latter part of 2015 hoping to have the safari opened by MLN early spring. As with most permits, plans, construc- tion and inspection timelines that never work out on The time you’ve been waiting for since early spring our time frame, the same held true for Seeklus and has finally come. The Camel Safari in Bunkerville is his amazing camels; but it was well worth the wait. officially open for business and owner Guy Seeklus The farm is very picturesque with palm trees and can’t be excited enough about sharing his very large, the Virgin River bordering the farm and mountains very cuddly camels with the world. in the distance. There is brand new fencing and shel- Trek around 80 of the 176 acre farm on an unfor- ters for the herd and clean, open areas with smooth gettable safari atop one of their majestic camels. Your pathways for touring. Your tour can happen either ride is led by an experienced camel safari handler. on the camels or the all- terrain Segways that are also You will also get a tour of the farm and an opportu- available for rent at the farm. nity to get up close and personal with your camel for During the process of expanding his Safari to Teri Nehrenz an experience you’ll never forget. Colton Teerlink grooms Fabio for his picture. Seeklus moved the camels to the desert during the > See CAMEL, Page 5A

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Editor’s note: The following was for a report of a theft from a vehicle. In- Aug. 7–13 8/9/16 taken from the pages of the Mesquite formation and evidence was collected Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Police Department blotter from Aug. and a report completed. Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police 7-13. Trespassing IP: Officers responded Department. Disclaimer: These names Gubler, Cyril W to a West Pioneer Boulevardbusiness were reported in the Mesquite Police Hurricane, UT Aug. 7 regarding a trespass. Officers spoke Department’s arrest report released 8/11/16 Theft from Vehicle: Officer re- to management who read the trespass Aug. 14. Persons should be presumed in- Sale of narcotic/other drugs sponded to the police department warning to an adult male who had nocent until convicted in a court of law. Possession of drug paraphernalia lobby on a report of theft from a ve- been sleeping on the side of the busi- Trafficking controlled substance hicle. Officer met with the victim and ness. Amundson, Kyle S obtained the needed information and a Domestic Violence IP: Officers Neenah, WI Gutierrez-Dubek, Ashley L report was generated. responded to an East Old Mill Drive 8/8/16 Mesquite Traffic Accident w/ Injuries: Of- apartment complex on a report of dis- Jail Housing Agreement 8/9/16 ficer responded to the parking lot of orderly conduct. One adult male was Failure to Appear the Virgin River Casino on a report of arrested for simple domestic battery. Baltazar, Carlos R a two car collision. Officer obtained all Wanted person: A female was Mesquite Halliday, Ashley M information and a report was taken. taken into custody for an active arrest 8/10/16 Beaver Dam, AZ Intoxicated Person: Officers -ob warrant. Possession of drug paraphernalia 8/10/16 served an intoxicated male walking Driving w/o valid license Failure to Appear down West Hafen Lane. Officers iden- Aug. 10 tified and arrested the male for Intoxi- Person on Foot: Officer made con- Bliss, Lovall P Jassim, Pajman cated Pedestrian in the roadway. tact with an adult female with an ac- Mesquite San Diego, CA tive warrant out of Mesquite Munici- 8/10/16 8/9/16 Aug. 8 pal Court. The warrant was confirmed Trespassing Jail Housing Agreement Traffic Stop: Officer conducted a and the female was arrested and trans- traffic stop on a vehicle with expired ported to the Mesquite Detention Cen- Chidester, Braxton D DEE Leavitt, Landon D registration. The driver also did not ter without incident. Bunkerville Littlefield, AZ have proof of insurance. The driver Threatening: Officer responded to a 8/8/16 8/13/16 had a history of failure to appear and West Pioneer Boulevard business for a Petit Larceny False Information/Obstruction was taken into custody. threat report. A report was taken. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Civil Matter: Officers responded to Fraud: Officer responded to a Canal Clucas, Rickey K Failure to maintain travel lane a civil issue in the lobby of the police Street business reference fraudulent Las Vegas No proof of insurance station. activity. Officer gathered information 8/10/16 Resisting arrest Property Damage, Non Vandal- and a report was taken. Jail Housing Agreement Open contain of alcohol in Vehicle ism: Officers responded to a damaged Parking problem: Officer -im Possession of firearm/Ex-Felon B property complaint on River’s Bend pounded an abandoned vehicle on Cosby, James R Drive. East First North and Willow Street af- Bunkerville Miller, Preston F Wanted person: A female was ter placing a 24 parking violation stick- 8/8/16 Mesquite taken into custody for an active arrest er on the vehicle. Unregistered Vehicle 8/10/16 warrant. Trespassing IP: Officer responded No Proof of Insurance Jail Housing Agreement to a West Mesquite Boulevard bank Aug. 9 reference a violation of trespass. Sub- Ferguson, Gregory A Jr. Mills, Robbie D Property Damage, Non Vandal- ject was taken into custody, without Mesquite Mesquite ism: Officers responded to a local -ca incident, for the trespass violation. 8/11/16 8/9/16 sino reference a party and property Suspicious Person/Circum- Possession of Controlled Substance Domestic battery damage. A female was issued a citation stance: An envelope with an incident for property damage and released with number written on it was dropped off Flores, Jesus G Mora, Christopher M a court date. at the police station. Inside the enve- Mesquite Mesquite Stolen Vehicle: An officer respond- lope, officers located a small amount 8/13/16 8/13/16 ed to a Mesa Boulevard casino parking of money. The money was attached to Obedience traffic control device Possession of firearm/Ex-Felon B lot in reference to a report of a stolen an incident report and booked into the DUI vehicle. Officer took a report of a stolen vault. Goessman, Ashlyn S truck, trailer and three motorcycles. Controlled Substance Problem: Mesquite > See ARREST, Page 8A Theft: Officers responded to an E. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Pioneer Boulevard casino on a report a vehicle for an equipment violation. of a theft. Upon further investigation, the adult fire calls Property Damage, Non Vandal- male driver was in possession of drug Mesquite Fire & Rescue submits the following call statistics for the week of Aug. 8-14. ism: Officers responded to the lobby paraphernalia. The male was issued a Total Calls For Service: 48* 911 Transports: 23 for a report of property damage in a lo- citation for a traffic violation and drug Non Transports: 16 cal neighborhood. paraphernalia. Inter-facility Transports: 8 Theft: An officer responded to an E. Controlled Substance Problem: Fire Related Incidents: 2 Pioneer Boulevard casino parking lot > See BLOTTER, Page 8A Aug. 14 E-11, R-11: Responded to I-15 in the area of mm115 for a reported brush fire. They were unable to locate any problem. Police calls Lost property 1 E-11, R-31, R-11: Responded to two-vehicle accident on I-15 mm 114. Five total Many calls that the Police Department Miscellaneous CAD call report 1 occupants identified. One person complains of injury, is evaluated by paramedics, and receives are not always included in the Noise disturbance 1 refuses transport. blotter, as they are under investigation or Parking problem 4 a synopsis is not received. To show the Person on foot 10 Non Transports include: Patient refusals, lift assists, patient deceased at scene, no amount of work our PD does do, we are Phone harassment 1 patient found, no incident found, Incidents handled by other agencies. including a weekly roster of stats. This Property damage, non-vandalism 7 * Call totals do not always add up to the Total Calls For Service due to multiple pa- week, there were 144 total incidents in the Reckless driver 3 tients/incident types at a single incident. blotter: Stolen Vehicle 2 Suicidal person 1 Find us on Facebook! 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Happy Vendors Wanted! Call Chris at 702-378-1112. 840 Pinnacle Court, Suite 202, Mesquite, Nevada 89027 • www.binghamsnow.com 4A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Aug. 18, 2016 opinion editorial Most sheriffs and the governor oppose gun background initiative Three out of four Nevada county sher- Most recently, Gov. Brian Sandoval Everytown for Gun Safety. It would criminalizing the commonplace activi- iffs agree, Question 1 on the November has added his voice to the opposi- require most gun transfers to be con- ties of many Nevada gun owners.” ballot, the Nevada Background Checks tion. “The governor does not support ducted through a federally licensed Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong for Gun Purchases Initiative, should be Question 1. He has concerns that this firearms dealer. has said, “Any bill that does not address voted down, because it will do noth- measure would dilute the legitimate A summary of the measure reads mental health, which I believe to be the ing to prevent gun violence, will be too rights of law-abiding Nevadans and in part: “This initiative requires that core cause of the violence we’ve had costly and merely put honest people in that it does not actually address the an unlicensed person who wishes to across the country, does not meet my jeopardy of running afoul of a nitpick- complex issue of keeping firearms out sell or transfer a firearm to another expectations.” ing law. of the hands of criminals,” said Mari person conduct the transfer through Sheriff Sharon Wehrly in Nye County The National Rifle Association St. Martin, a spokeswoman for the a licensed gun dealer who runs a has said, “It merely places more restric- reports opposition to Question 1 has governor. background check on the potential tions on good people, will make it more been announced by Sheriff Ken Fur- St. Martin has noted that existing buyer or transferee. A licensed dealer difficult, and incur unnecessary costs long (Carson City), Sheriff Ben Trotter law already prohibits a person from may charge a reasonable fee for this for law-abiding citizens to manage their (Churchill County), Sheriff Ron Pierini selling or giving a firearm or ammuni- service.” personal property.” (Douglas County), Sheriff Jim Pitts tion to another person if he or she has Elko County Sheriff Jim Pitts has A recent survey conducted by Las (Elko County), Sheriff Keith Logan actual knowledge that the other person been quoted as saying, “This is for Vegas television station KTNV in (Eureka County), Sheriff Ron Unger is under indictment for or has been one thing a law that we can’t enforce. conjunction with Rasmussen Reports (Lander County), Sheriff Kerry Lee convicted of a felony, is a fugitive from There’s no way of enforcing this. Only found that 65 percent of those polled (Lincoln County), Sheriff Al McNeil justice, has been found mentally ill or is the citizens who follow the law are go- support the background checks initia- (Lyon County), Sheriff Sharon Wehrly in the country illegally. ing to be the ones who follow it, and the tive and only 28 percent opposed it with (Nye County), Sheriff Gerald Antinoro Question 1 would require “universal” ones that are the criminals aren’t going 7 percent undecided. (Storey County), Sheriff Chuck Allen background checks and require law to follow it anyway. How are we going to Perhaps the majority of sheriffs and (Washoe County) and Sheriff Mike Al- enforcement to scrutinize virtually follow it up?” the governor can help persuade the len (Humboldt County). every gun sale or transfer. It is being Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen voters that one more unenforceable law Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo pushed by Nevadans for Background said Question 1 infringes upon the Sec- on the books will just add to the regula- has chosen to remain neutral and oth- Checks, which is funded by former ond Amendment and “will do abso- tory burden and cost and do nothing to ers are silent on the matter. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s lutely nothing to stop criminals while increase safety. — TM

Honestly, pay for play is the Clinton Way orget an “October Surprise” that will disqualify Hillary Clinton from the presidency. That happened in August. FLucky for her Donald Trump is her opponent. Email begrudgingly released by the State Department this month showed beyond a reasonable doubt that Ms. Clinton violated her promise to separate the Clinton Foundation from govern- ment business. sherman frederick The email showed Clinton be- commentary ing Clinton – engaging in a practice called “Pay For Play”. It’s a time-worn practice, admittedly. But the Clintons speaking fees for Hillary and Bill of have taken the scheme to new heights, between $300,000 to $750,000 per using the Clinton Foundation to build pop, are just one way we know they immense wealth for themselves by profit. washing their income, expenses and That’s why President Obama wanted lavish lifestyle through their “char- a firewall agreement in place between Political shenanigans not just ity”, and I use the term loosely. In an the Clinton Foundation and the State exchange process that operates with a Department before she was named Sec- wink and nod and based on the notion retary of State. She apparently violated limited to national races that it’s not what you know but who it from day one. s we make light of the RICH BOWLER you know, the Clintons have parlayed The conservative advocacy group shenanigans happening po- commentary their public service into wealth. The Judicial Watch, using the Freedom of litically at the national level Information Act, obtained a series of it saddens me to see them As an initial matter, all of VVWD’s email traffic between Cheryl Mills, Aoccurring locally as well. water shares are currently leased Huma Abedin and Douglas Band. Band In Virgin Valley Water District out until 2019. No more shares will Mesquite was a Clinton Foundation executive. (VVWD) board member, Sandra become available for lease until then. Local News Abedin and Mills were top aides to Hill- Ramaker’s, recent “opinion” article So, I have to ask why did Ramaker ary at the State Department. (which I consider to be more of a choose to make this an issue now? Published every Thursday by One email has Band reaching out to political advertisement), her remarks To me, it her way of trying to keep Battle Born Media LLC Mills and Abedin to connect Gilbert are so off base, misleading, and self- herself politically relevant as elec- Chagouri, a Lebanese-Nigerian bil- serving that I feel the need to set the tions approach so her largest political Publisher lionaire with the U.S. Ambassador to record straight. I feel it necessary to benefactors will keep their wallets Kirk Kern Lebanon. present some factual information so open for her re-election campaign? In [email protected] Chagouri paid big bucks to the Clin- the ratepayers are not misled. my opinion, those benefactors are one Editor ton charity. Now he wanted to play. First and foremost, I want to be or more of the local golf courses. Barbara Ellestad Another e-mail, heavily redacted, is perfectly clear. While I do serve as During our time on the VVWD [email protected] titled “A Favor”. It goes from Band to a VVWD board member, I am not board of directors, to my recollec- Advertising/Operations Manager Mills and Abedin and says “Important authorized to speak and do not speak tion, the issue of “keeping the water Stephanie Frehner to take of (name redacted).” Abedin on behalf of VVWD or its board of in the valley” has come before the [email protected] replies: “We have all had him on our directors. I am just a single board board for a vote only one time. In that Staff radar … personnel has been sending member with my own opinions. It board meeting we voted to lease 14 of Burton Weast (Virgin Valley Water District) him options.” is my opinion that the information VVWD’s irrigation shares to SNWA Lou Martin (Sports) This all happened within the first six Ramaker presented in her article (these were the only shares avail- Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/Classifed Advertising) months of Hillary taking over the State must be clarified and corrected so the able at the time since the others had [email protected] Department. Who knows what else public gets a full picture of the situa- already been leased to other parties). 12 W Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 happened in the ensuing three-and-a- tion and can make its own decision on How did Ramaker vote? Mesquite NV 89027 half years of her tenure. these important issues. To read her recent commentary, you What we do know is that when Hill- A major point of Ramaker’s ar- would think she would have voted (702) 346-NEWS (6397) ary becomes our next president, the ticle deals with how VVWD uses its against leasing the water to SNWA Fax: (888) 241-8172 [email protected] Clinton Foundation will do very, very water shares. VVWD owns certain for use in Las Vegas? But, in fact, she well. irrigation shares on the Virgin River. voted in favor of the lease to SNWA. ‘THE IT GIRL’ This is not the water we drink but I believe we, as VVWD board mem- In the 1920s, Clara Bow was a big si- irrigation water VVWD owns and bers, understood this was a way to lent movie star. She had a rags-to-riches can lease to farmers, golf courses, or maximize revenue for VVWD. The story that captured the heart of Ameri- water users in Las Vegas as a source > See FREDERICK, Page 5A of revenue for VVWD. > See bowler, Page 5A The Week of Aug. 18, 2016 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A

ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL REVENUE FROM LEASING MESQUITE AND BUNKERVILLE IRRIGATION COMPANY visit to the farm by Gault, his wife Linda SHARES (MIC AND BIC) Camel and their granddaughters. It was a social continued from Page 1A visit. Seeklus invited them out to the farm From October 2008 to October 2017 because Gault had been so instrumen- Bu5kerville (The Bellingham, Washing- tal and invaluable in helping him with ton, farm and safari is still open) Seek- the particulars of opening a business in Shares Revenue 1Difference 1 2Difference 2 lus had the opportunity to work with a or around the Mesquite area. It wasn’t 1Potential 1 2Potential 2 3Actual variety of organizations in many differ- supposed to be a day that anyone was MIC $9,653,682 $5,517,002 $1,114,997 $8,538,686 $4,402,006 ent ways but was most impressed with working but the conversation inevitably County Commissioner Marilyn Kirk- turned to hopes and dreams for the farm. BIC $2,849,210 $2,849,210 $250,470 $2,598,740 $2,598,740 patrick and local Mesquite Regional Right now the safari is offering only Total $12,502,893 $8,366,213 $1,365,467 $11,137,426 $7,000,746 Business CEO George Gault. the basic services and tours but Seek- “I cannot express enough my sincere lus hopes to expand services to include 1Based on leasing 338 MIC and 89 BIC shares over the 10 year period gratitude or how impressed I was with weddings, birthday parties, corporate Marilyn Kirkpatrick.” Seeklus said. “She events, family reunions or any other 2Based on leasing a total of 338 MIC and 89 BIC shares as leases expired and shares became available is a politician who does her job and does it large gathering that will be catered by over the 10 year period well. She gave me an invaluable number of the Eureka Casino. resources that were available for business- Spend some time with these truly 3Based on VVWD's current lease agreements and the amount to be collected over the 10 year period es starting up in Clark County and other amazing creatures by visiting the farm. It resources that really helped me out with is an experience you will cherish forever. getting the Camel Safari up and running Camel Safari is open seven days a week. here. Can you believe it, a politician who For more information on the CamelSa- These golf courses are actually works for their constituents; how fari, hours of operation or booking tours getting such a good deal on rare and how wonderful!” and events visit their website at www. Bowler Seeklus went on to tell the story of a camelsafari.com or call 800-836-4036. continued from Page 4A the water they can afford to lease more water than they more revenue that came into VVWD use even though the excess TURN KEY BUSINESS FOR SALE! the better it would be for everyone in Please call for details. our valley. Water rates are less likely water is being wasted. It CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE to be increased if the District has ends up back in the river and NEW We don’t build closets...We fill ’em! funds available for infrastructure, im- eventuallyMen Lake’s & Wo Mmeead.n’s Cl oThatthes MERCHANDISE provements, and system maintenance. One way the District can do this is by doesn’t benefitJewelry ,anyone Hand Bag sin this ONGOING 50% OFF SALE! and More! ENJOY SHOPPING IN OUR COZY, “HOME” ATMOSPHERE leasing its irrigation shares for market valley! Men’s & Women’s Clothes, Jewelry, Hand Bags and More! GOING FAST! value. If SNWA is willing to pay the —We’re Open During the Farmers Market!— most for the water, then as a board member I feel it is my duty to act in the valley. These water shares rep- HOURS: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. • 312 W. MESQUITE BLVD. , SUITE #114 • 702-345-6770 the best interests of the Virgin Val- resent a huge investment by VVWD. ley rate payers as a whole. I can only The public deserves to know that if assume that Ramaker and the other the VVWD board votesto “keep the board members felt the same way water in the valley,” it will be giving when we voted to lease the 14 shares up millions of dollars in lease revenue to SNWA. in order to lease water at a discounted And, if we really want to talk about rate to some local golf courses. “keeping the water in the valley,” let’s The table above is an example of discuss the estimated 60 to 90 shares what I am talking about: of water that VVWD currently leases Let’s put all the facts on the table. to local golf courses for water that is Let’s not use partial quotes or take not even being used. Two of the golf comments out of context for the HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS courses lease more water than they sake of pushing a political agenda. actually need or use. In my opinion Ramaker quotes only part of Jason these golf courses leased more water King’s comments from the Des- Brandon Cohen (702) 600-8405 than they needed because the price ert Valley Times article from 2015. Your VIVINT Connection in Mesquite for the water was so minimal, far Below is a more complete quote under market value. VVWD’s shares from the State Engineer, Jason King, were leased to them for $250 per as contained in the Desert Valley share while SNWA is willing to pay 5 Times: times more. So, these golf courses are Jason King, Nevada state engineer, getting such a good deal on the water confirmed Thursday that despite they can afford to lease more water the severe ongoing drought impact- than they use even though the excess ing states and metropolitan areas water is being wasted. It ends up throughout the west, Mesquite is back in the river and eventually Lake in outstanding shape and remains Mead. That doesn’t benefit anyone in strong. this valley! ‘The Virgin River Basin is in very I have tried numerous times to good shape,’ he said. ‘If the drought Colonial Property Management would like to express our have discussions with all the parties continues over the years then maybe involved to address this and come up the drought would be more impactful heartfelt appreciation to all that participated in our with a win-win situation that works on Mesquite, (but) the basin is doing 10th Annual Christmas in July 2016 event. This year was for everyone, but to no avail. Instead, fine.” our most successful year to date! we are losing tens of thousands of dol- King referenced a report by the U.S. lars annually by allowing this to con- Geological Survey (USGS) from 1969 This year, we had 63 residents to prepare gift packages for. Through the generous support of the tinue. The excess water should come that found Mesquite’s underground community, and surrounding areas, we were able to fill each box with personal items, which back to VVWD and leased to SNWA aquifer can store up to an estimated included snacks, stuffed animals, games and puzzles, clothing, a beautiful handmade crocheted for market value. In fact, VVWD al- 2.9 million acre feet of water. blanket or quilt, as well as essential toiletries that the residents need and use all year long. Most ready has an agreement in place with Indeed the headline for that article residents also had a wish list which included items such as a favorite type of lotion, something SNWA whereby SNWA will lease all from the DVT in 2015 is titled, “State from their favorite sports team, or a particular article of clothing. the shares VVWD makes available for confirms no drought in Mesquite” In addition to the personalized gift packages prepared for each resident, we had the honor of $1,246 per share. for goodness sakes! However, Ra- presenting the following: When this issue comes up in 2019, maker portrays a doomsday scenario and if the board votes to keep the concerning the water in our basin. “water in the valley,” which I am NOT Perhaps, Ramaker’s opinion piece $1,000 from HOA Lawyers Group for salon services for the residents necessarily opposed to, it should only omitted the full quote from the State $500 from Eureka Casino Resort for residents to play Bingo be done AFTER the proper public Engineer because it did not fit her $300 in Movie Passes from Colonial Property Management process is undertaken. Full disclosure political agenda. $200 in Gift Cards from McDonalds of VVWD’s potential for revenue from In my opinion, it is our DUTY as A basket full of ice cream sundae toppings for the ice cream parlor from Smith’s Food & Drug these shares, which are owned by VVWD’s directors to oversee and ALL of VVWD’s ratepayers, should manage VVWD’s assets in the best We would like to recognize and thank all the program supporters for their generosity that helped be made so everyone understands the interests of the ratepayers…all of the this program succeed another year — Our fellow elves: options involved. We all deserve to ratepayers. know how many millions of dollars P.S. I have an open door policy. My Mr. & Mrs. Claus  Brenda Hafer Dr. Alex Blazzard VVWD might forgo by refusing to door is always open for discussion HOA Lawyers Group Christina Templeton Angius & Terry LLP lease the water to entities outside of with all ratepayers. Eureka Casino Resort Barbara Westhoff w/ CAU Mark Coolman w/Western Risk Colonial Property Mgmt. Restoration Specialist, Inc. Mesquite United Methodist Smith’s Food & Drug Design Works Church McDonald’s John Pesarsick Ovist & Howard Inc. Odyssey Landscaping just fired a 1-hitter, struck out 11 and hit Brad Leonard Painting Debbie Leavitt Frederick a 2-run HR thru a concession stand Steven Lisk Calvary Chapel Church Phyllis Litman continued from Page 4A window Anne Lisk Rick Jones / Master Villas Merri Erickson @Swiiiftty (Anthony Swift) — All Gail Pallissard Nancy Burns Dave Walker can culture. She was known as “The the friends I made this summer are Nancy Barron Mary Johnson Mesquite Showgirls It Girl”. After stardom, she retired to a going to UNR Arlene Palermo Marsha De Rush Rock Springs II cattle ranch outside of Las Vegas and @SunMartian — Surprisingly not a CAS Portia Stuckey Mrs. Senior Mesquite, married a fellow actor, Rex Bell. Their lot of Pokemon at UNR. John & Andy Lewis Julie Stoltz Jean Hardman son, Rex Bell Jr., became the district @Forbes ± Most affordable cities for Washington Federal Sara Barry Mesquite Local News attorney for Clark County. family travel: 1. Orlando, FL 2. Reno, Charidy Neff Boyack & Taylor Law Firm NV 3. Las Vegas, NV TWEETS OF THE WEEK @HowardStutz -- Binion’s in down- @NevadaMining — #DYK Nevada town Las Vegas celebrates 65th anni- And many others who donated items and their time. roduces roughly 75% of the gold pro- versary Without you this program would not be possible. May your days be Merry and bright duced in the United States? #NVmin- until next Christmas in July! ing Sherman Frederick is a longtime Nevadan and @ WillieGRamirez — Hey @ the founder of Battle Born Media. You can —The Colonial Property Management Team SportsCenter, Nevada’s Garrett Cutting reach him at [email protected]. 6A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Aug. 18, 2016 Two arrested in possession of loaded firearms have other issues that are unable to be ex- On Aug. 13, at approximately 9 p.m. who was a convicted felon, attempted to VVWD amined. The option selected by the board a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop flee from the police officers by running continued from Page 1A allows for crews and staff to see how the on a vehicle to investigate the driver for across traffic and into a dark field. After new pipe will sit below the river. Bowler possibly being under the influence of al- a short foot pursuit officers were able to also added to his motion the addition of cohol or drugs due to the vehicle being catch the driver and safely take him into Machine Interface hardware that will be in- 400 feet of steel casing as part of the struc- unable to stay within the lane. While custody. stalled at each of the five treatment plants. ture of the line, which will help keep the the officer was investigating whether Landon Leavitt, 36, of Littlefield, Ari- The HMI is similar to that of an iPad and al- pipes protected longer. The motion passed the driver was under the influence the zona, a convicted felon, was arrested low staff to monitor operations at the plants. by a vote of 4 to 0 even though board mem- officer called for a drug sniffing dog to and charged with three felony counts of Additional equipment needed are adapt- ber Sandra Ramaker and Ellestad both respond. The drug sniffing dog alerted possession of a firearm by a convicted ers that will allow the older equipment to had reservations about there being a total to the presence of illegal drugs inside the felon, one count of resisting arrest, one communicate and function with the newer of three lines from that source. This is an- vehicle. count of obstructing a public servant, tools. With the adapters, the district will other project set for the low-flow season A subsequent search of the vehicle one count of possession of drug para- save several tens of thousands of dollars. for the river, and is set to begin this winter, yielded an open container of alcohol phernalia, one count of failure to main- The directors unanimously approved the with the peak times being from November which the driver had been drinking and tain travel lane, one count of no vehicle purchase not to exceed $54,000 for this to February. With a 12-week completion multiple items of drug paraphernalia insurance, and one count of open con- first step of improvements. For the 2017 fis- estimation, Forsgren will have some wig- which been used at some point for in- tainer of alcohol in a vehicle. cal year, the board budgeted $160,000 for gle room for any challenges that may arise. gesting heroin and cocaine. Officers also Christopher Michael Mora, 41, of Mes- the improvements and it is estimated to be The final item up for discussion was located inside the vehicle a fully loaded quite, and a convicted felon was arrest- complete by May 2017. the ongoing consideration of how to han- .38 caliber revolver, a fully loaded .223 ed and charged with one felony count of The next item up for discussion was dle will-serve letters within the VVWD. caliber semi-automatic rifle, and a fully possession of a firearm by a convicted damage discovered at the airport water There are approximately 2,700 EDUs that loaded 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. felon. tank in February. According to district are reserved by undeveloped areas of the Once the officers located the drug par- There was also a juvenile in the vehicle General Manager Kevin Brown, “the in- VVWD, many through housing subdivi- aphernalia and the firearms the driver, who was released to a guardian. terior floor, walls and roof have significant sions. Brown said the initial letters sent out corrosion issues that have resulted from in July resulted in about 90 of those EDUs the failure of both the corrosion control being removed from the pending list, as system and protective coating.” To repair homes were built and made active. Pulte and anxiety about this because we don’t it, staff will need to take the tank offline, Del Webb representative John Schippert know how it’s going to roll out. Some- drain it and then begin the repair work, and Rick Hawes from RFMS, Inc. both Lee thing different always means fear,” Lee which is planned to take 60 days to com- said their oppositions to the VVDW imple- continued from Page 1A said. “We want to make Mesquite a place plete. The airport tank, located in Vista del menting a new policy requiring the renewal teams want to drive an extra hour to play Monte, provides water to most residents of will-serve letters. The new policy would sion” that helped seal the deal. in.” and businesses north of I-15, also known require developers to prove annually that Lee said he and his executive team His management team intends to as Pressure Zone 2. Since the airport tank they are actively developing in their EDU considered turning the 210-room ho- perform hospitality differently enough co-serves with the Flat Top Mesa tank, areas or else pay a fee for not developing. tel into an assisted living facility. “But that parents and chaperones will en- those users will see a slight drop in their Several responses were received from that didn’t excite me for the commu- joy their weekend time during sports water pressure by two to three psi. the EDU holders, who saud that the nity’s synergy and it wasn’t a business I events as much as the kids do. Instead “This cannot be delayed another sea- changes in the will-serves would harm fu- thought I would like,” Lee said. of making choices and giving up some son,” Brown said. “The longer we put this ture development and real estate, they are Even though the facility began as a ca- personal time, parents can attend their off, the worse it’s going to get.” The airport unfair to those who previously paid Ordi- sino hotel in 1999, deed restrictions on children’s games and yet go to the spa tank is the second oldest in the valley, in- nance II fees and that the proposed chang- the Lee’s purchase prohibited large scale or enjoy family time together at the Ris- stalled in 1990-91. Letters will be sent out es are hard to understand. According to gaming. “Gambling is not the draw it ing Star Sports Ranch. “By program- to HOAs, residents and businesses once backup material in the agenda packet for used to be,” Lee said, so he wasn’t disap- ming things properly we’ll be able to a contract has been awarded in early De- Tuesday’s meeting, staff of the VVWD pointed with the restriction. give people that time,” Lee said, adding cember. The board again voted 4-0, pass- disagreed with those statements and con- “I began paying attention to friends that all the sports fields and golf cours- ing the item and giving staff the go ahead cluded that the proposed changes would who were calling about hotel rooms they es are within a 10-minute drive radius to prepare the bid package. neither impose a direct and significant needed while their kids were playing in in Mesquite. Forsgren Engineering then presented economic burden on business nor would a sports tournament,” he said. “Then we Speaking to the large audience of their options for the planned river line it directly restrict the formation, operation started noticing how many kids’ sports business owners and people at the near the Bunkerville Bridge on Riverside or expansion of business. tournaments were in Mesquite and real- Chamber luncheon Lee said the Ranch Road. The option board members favored Bowler motioned that the board ap- ized that the business was all around us is looking for opportunities to part- is the least expensive at just $590,000 even prove the business impact statement as already. The assets were here,” Lee said, ner with them for various amenities though the budgeted amount for the year presented by staff members and directed referring to numerous ball and soccer that hotel guests will need and want. was $1 million. Board member Rich Bowl- them to meet with developers to iron out fields built by the city. He also said the Rising Star will start er motioned in favor of that option with details. The motion passed by a 3-1 vote And so the idea of creating a sports a soft opening in October but did not some adjustments, running from high with Ramaker being the lone nay, citing ranch hotel and resort began taking mention a set date for its official grand water to high water on each side of the that she couldn’t “approve until changes hold. “I have a healthy amount of fear opening. river and opting to consider adding a sec- are brought back to the board for review.” ond parallel line. The existing line that was The issue will be brought back to the installed in 2008 has already failed once at VVWD at its Sept. 6 meeting where they the time of installation, suggesting it may will consider adoption of the proposed rule.

week with 4,300 cubic yards of dirt go- Well ing to the Rising Star Sports Ranch site. continued from Page 1A That paves the way for a new 30,000 square foot fieldhouse that will be con- structed by the Rising Star and opening site owned by Urban Land making any in April 2017. development on the land difficult. Brown said the district expects there Through extensive negotiations to be about nine months of work on the VVWD and UNL worked out a land new well and they hope to have it opera- swap that gave the old site to UNL in- tional by May 2017. Nearby residents will cluding the ROW easement while be kept informed as the work progress- VVWD received a three-acre site for the es. All architectural features of the new new well. No monies changed hands in well have been approved by the Mes- the swap. quite Vistas HOA architectural review VALLEY SERVICE CENTER Grading on the new site began this committee.

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“The city has gone to Aug. 12 Raises great lengths to come to a Traffic accident W/O injury: Offi- Blotter cer responded to a NorthSandhill Bou- continued from Page 1A conclusion of this. The city continued from Page 3A levard intersection reference a traffic has made offers to the union accident. Information was gathered never given us a hard number to work that they were not prepared Officers conducted a traffic stop on and a report was taken. with. The union can’t pinpoint how a vehicle for an equipment violation. Fraud: Officers were dispatched to much money they want. They just say ‘a to decide on. The city has Upon further investigation, the adult a Paradise Parkway hotel in reference lot.’ Hopefully, this decision shows the been prepared at every step male driver was in possession of drug to a keep the peace call. After an in- union that we can get to a number that of the way to actually get paraphernalia. The male was issued a vestigation, an adult male subject was works for everybody.” citation for a traffic violation and drug taken into custody for defrauding a Sweetin said in all likelihood the city a deal done. The union has paraphernalia. proprietor (felony). will appeal the arbitrator’s reasoning simply attempted to prolong Controlled Substance Problem: used in the ruling in district court. “We things to draw as much Aug. 11 An officer conducted a traffic stop on will have a meeting with the council Suspicious Person/Circum- Hawk and Eagle Streetd on a vehicle and mayor to determine what they want money as they can out of the stance: Officer responded to a Con- for a minor traffic violation. Upon to do and where they want to go from city.” cord Drive residence reference theft contact with the driver, the officer ob- here,” Sweetin said. Davis said the con- Bob Sweetin from a vehicle. Information was gath- served an open container of alcohol tract holds a clause that any arbitration City Attorney ered and a report was taken. and signs of illegal drugs. The driver ruling is final and therefore not subject Fraud: Officer responded to a report was issued citations for the traffic vio- to appeal. ing the pay raise issue. Arbitrator Berry of identity theft. Officer took the report lation, the open container of alcohol “We will have a meeting with all of ruled an email sent by the Teamsters to and assisted the citizen in completing and for possession of marijuana under the union members to have them vote city officials on March 10, 2015 “met the the paperwork. one ounce. on this ruling,” Davis said. “We realize definition of a grievance” and that any- Traffic accident W/O injury: Of- there are long-term impacts of this and thing more formal “would have been ficer responded to a North Sandhill Aug. 13 we know we have to work with the city.” futile and the law does not require the Boulevard store for an accident with- Person On Foot: Officers observed Davis said the union had previously of- doing of a futile act.” out injuries. an intoxicated adult male jaywalking. fered to make the pay raises retroactive to City employees are currently working Property Damage, Non Vandal- The male was cited and released. 2014, not 2013, presumably saving the city without a contract since the one under dis- ism: An officer was dispatched to a Property Damage, Non Vandal- a year’s worth of raises. He also said the pute expired June 30. Davis says the union North Sandhill Boulevard car wash, ism: Police took a report for property raises for 2014 and 2015 would have been would like to extend the old contract two in reference to a vehicle bumping into damage to a vehicle. “a bonus” and not classified as salary thus years and not begin negotiations on a new the carwash equipment. There was no Theft: Officer responded to a North negating the PERS contributions on them. one just yet. Sweetin says the city is fine visible damage done to the vehicle or Sandhill Boulevard business for a re- Sweetin said previous union offers without either extending the old contract the car wash equipment. port of theft that had occurred earlier. “never cited an absolute number so we or negotiating a new one. “We are laser-fo- Controlled Substance Problem: After taking the report the officer lo- never knew exactly what they were of- cused on getting the current issues settled An officer conducted a traffic stop on cated the suspect who admitted to the fering that we could work from.” and agreed on,” he said. a vehicle for a registration violation. crime and was issued a citation with a He added that the union rejected a “The city has gone to great lengths to Upon further investigation, the adult court date. previous offer from the city because it come to a conclusion of this. The city has female driver was arrested for the traf- Driving under the Influence: An wanted to tie a ‘no layoff’ clause to the made offers to the union that they were fic violation and possession of drug officer conducted a traffic stop on a ve- agreement. “We couldn’t guarantee no not prepared to decide on. The city has paraphernalia. The adult male passen- hicle for a moving violation. The adult layoffs,” Sweetin said “because there been prepared at every step of the way to ger was also arrested for possession of male driver was arrested for DUI-alco- were going to have to be layoffs at the actually get a deal done. The union has drug paraphernalia. hol (1st). number we offered. No layoffs would simply attempted to prolong things to Controlled Substance Problem: Traffic Stop: An officer conducted have bankrupted the city in three years.” draw as much money as they can out of An officer located an adult male who a traffic stop on Sun Valley Drive on The second point of contention in- the city. They need to come to the table had been involved in an earlier inci- a vehicle for a traffic offense. After an volved in the arbitration was the city’s and agree on a deal in good faith which is dent near the library. After speaking investigation, the driver of the vehicle, contention that the union never filed a something they haven’t done,” Sweetin with the adult male, he was placed in an adult male subject, was taken into formal grievance against the city regard- said. custody for possession of metham- custody for prohibited person in pos- phetamine. session of firearms, possession of drug Property Damage, Non Vandal- paraphernalia, and traffic offenses. 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By Teri Nehrenz radKids training includes MLN bullying prevention, stopping The reported number of children who predators, including physical suffer at the hands of both adults and resistance strategies against peers in this nation on a yearly basis are staggering. abductions, personal touch/ It’s only through programs such as personal space safety and radKids, a child educational safety and ‘out and about’ safety and empowerment program, that children have a fighting chance of stopping and/ awareness. or preventing themselves from continu- ing to be or becoming victims of abuse. radKids is a program that has been ally, more than 6 million children come available to children in Mesquite for to the attention of child protective ser- the past 10 years thanks to the program vices each year according to a Children’s sponsor Mesquite Constable Duane Bureau 2014 report. Four children die Thurston and numerous adult volun- every day in the United States because of teers who have become certified instruc- abuse. tors of the radKids program. These are the staggering numbers that Thurston started with the program keep the Mesquite volunteers committed when a friend of his from the Sheriffs’ to and passionate about training rad- Department urged him to do so. After Kids. They want to see that these situ- he had taken the training he began con- ations don’t happen to the children in tacting the Mesquite and Bunkerville el- their community, to your children. ementary schools and enlisted the help radKids training includes bullying of teachers and principals in starting up prevention, stopping predators, includ- the program. His wife is also a certified ing physical resistance strategies against instructor and they, along with a group abductions, personal touch/personal of community volunteers, have dedicat- space safety and ‘out and about’ safety ed themselves to the training and work and awareness. involved in raising funds, applying for Sexual abuse, sexual predator and grants and gathering equipment needed child abductions numbers have contin- for the well-run and growing program. ued to increase. Over 58,000 children They were very successful in the first were sexually abused last year. Of re- two years offering the program to every ported child abuse cases 8.3 percent elementary school child in Mesquite and were sexual abuse. Of people who sexu- Bunkerville. With all of the elementary ally abuse a child 34 percent are family students being trained they were able members. Of people who sexually abuse to begin offering the program in just the children 96 percent are male and 76.8 summer to help train the smaller chil- percent of people who sexually abuse dren and those who were new to the children are adults. area. radKids instruction is all taught With the aid of grants and donations ‘through the eyes of a child’ so the chil- they have been able to purchase the dren can relate and understand what is much needed safety equipment for the being taught to them in the simplest and children and instructors or Red Men (as- most effective way and the lessons stick. sailants) as they call themselves. Over Since its inception radKids has suc- the course of the past ten years they have cessfully: helped hundreds of community children • Trained 250,000 children in the rad- learn how to defend themselves in many KIDS® personal Empowerment Safety situations. education program. One in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be • More than 4,800 community-based sexually abused before they turn 18 years instructors have been trained in over 46 old. An estimated 702,000 U.S. children states and Canada. were documented victims of maltreat- • Children threatened with abduction Submitted Photo ment in 2014 and abou 1,580 of these chil- Andali Johnson and Duane Thurston demonstrate moves to escape a frontal dren died from abuse or neglect. Nation- > See RADKIDZ, Page 3B attack by an assailant.

EVOLVE PEST CONTROL’S RELAXATION NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE WEEK The Mesquite Heritage Community Spa invites you to ‘Toss the technology’ Garden is a true co-op with members helping each other out when fellow By Teri Nehrenz members are out of town or for any MLN reason can’t maintain their own Monday, Aug. 15 was National Relax- garden for a short bit. Master ation Day but the CasaBlanca Resort and gardeners are available for advice Spa feels that their guests deserve an when wanted or needed. Produce is entire week of relaxation. To help them donated by the gardeners to sell at the achieve that they’re offering a 10 percent booth on Saturday mornings when in discount on one spa treatment and a 20 season. The MHCG also works with percent discount for two or more treat- ments for the entire week. the Cooperative Extension Office run The CasaBlanca spa invites patrons to by the UNLV and provides community “Toss the Technology” and indulge in a hours for gardeners who are working variety of treatments to relax the mind, toward their Master Gardener’s body and spirit. From massage to pedi- Certificate. cures, you can have one treatment or several that are guaranteed to ease the domination of social media and around the clock workloads that create stress. Your spa experience will begin the mo- ment you walk in the door. Per the in- structional sign on the door, now is the time to turn your cell phone off. Mesquite Heritage The lobby is minimally but beautifully Teri Nehrenz designed with muted colors and wood The pool at the CasaBlanca resort is a great place to relax. Community Garden accents. Behind the front desk are smil- For more information on how you can ing receptionists waiting to check you in, music playing in the background, staff attentive and respectful. become a member of the community answer any questions you may have and voices kept soft and low and no electron- The treatment rooms are kept dimly provide you with your plush robe and ics you’re already beginning to relax. lit with soft music playing overhead. garden and for plot rental information slippers along with your locker key. When your aesthetician, massage Staff gives you a minute or two to pre- please contact: Marilyn Stevens, After you’ve changed in their very well- therapist, stylist or any one of the other pare yourself comfortably in the room. Manager and Master Gardener maintained locker room you can visit the men and women who provide you with Looking around, you’ll find everything relaxation room while you wait for your services comes to get you, you’re going to 619-820-7751 “therapist” to come get you. With soft instantly feel pampered. The staff is very > See SPA, Page 9B 2B The Week of Aug. 18, 2016 your seven-day forecast

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MMGA Pat Smitty. He had a string of four holes where he dropped in a birdie, eagle, par, After a golfer gets his first hole-in-one birdie on the back side for 37 and a total the next best thing in golf is to shoot your 77. Great rounds! best round of golf in your entire life after Both Smitty and Rundle were in the your 60th birthday. same foursome and both had the shots We won’t divulge Ed Hoepfner’s age of the day. Rundle on the par three 7th but he shot the best round of his life was short of the green but chipped some Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Falcon Ridge. He 60 feet up a steep incline where his ball made the turn with a two over par 37 came to a dead stop about five feet above which is pretty much his normal front the hole. side score, give or take a couple shots. He It started to move and rolled down the would birdie the par five 12th and then slope into the cup for a great birdie two. made three straight pars. As mentioned in Smitty’s nice string of At that point he was even par on the four holes on the back his drive on the back because he started on 17 with a par par four 12 was short of the green where and bogeyed 18. So the nerves may have he chipped on to a front pin and drained been a bit up as he approached his last it for a superb eagle. hole the par five 16th knowing that a The next scheduled play Thursday, par would be his best round ever by one Aug. 18 at 7 a.m. at the Palms. Always shot. check your signup sheets for any cor- The “gray” fox was as cool as Jim Fu- rected times or places. Anyone inter- ryk was on the 18th hole making his last ested in joining the MMGA can call 702- putt for 58. In this scenario he just went 346-5636. Also check out our website at out and made birdie for a 73 beating his www.mesquitemensgolf .com. Submitted photo lowest round ever by two shots. Shane “White Orc” Shapiro, fighting out of the Xtreme Couture gym, Las Vegas, The fun didn’t stop there as his 73 tied Falcon Ridge golf club took home the coveted championship belt during the 155-lb. lightweight bout Andrew Yeh for medalist honors. They The Falcon Ridge golf club news is get- when Tuff-N-Uff, The Future Stars of MMA, held its mixed martial arts amateur went to the fourth handicap hole, the ting repetitious. We have some players fighting championship event Mayhem in Mesquite IX on Aug. 13. par five first hole, where Hoepfner won that are on top of their games so the hot first place with a par. Congrats Ed on a weather doesn’t seem to affect them. superb round of golf. Terry Spriggs (aka-Kemo) shot a 78 to Two other players in Hoepfner’s take low gross honors but that doesn’t Shapiro takes Tuff-N-Uff belt foursome did well when Gene Scavetta tell the whole story. He says he couldn’t shot his best round in awhile a 79 and make a putt so we can only wonder how at Mayhem in Mesquite IX fellow member Rick Scholl dropped a low his score could have been. 76. Scavetta netted a 66 for first place Alex Churchich took 2nd place low By Teri Nehrenz and Jeff Young with Jiu-Jitsu out of Ce- net edging out Tim Bergstrom (81) and gross with an 81, which is around par MLN dar City. Nick Estrada was named win- net 68. for him these days. The low net winners ner 42 seconds into the second round were Jim Buttler and Lee Sweat. It was high-paced action at the Casa- with a TKO. YEH LOSES SECOND STRAIGHT There were two KP winners this Blanca Event Center on Saturday, Aug. Andre “The Sauce” Hafer tapped out MATCH week, Stewart Jones on No. 8 and Terry 13 when Mesquite Gaming, in partner- to Jose Aguayo in the first round of the Andrew Yeh lost his second straight Spriggs on the long par 3 No. 17. ship with Barry Meyer’s World-Famous fourth fight. Hafer fights for Fight Life match at the Canyons on Thursday, Aug. Hard to believe we had another week Tuff-N-Uff, The Future Stars of MMA, MMA out of Denver, CO. and Aguayo is 11. Both times it was a round of 73 that with eight Skin winners due to all held its mixed martial arts amateur with Gracie Fighter Lodi out of San Ra- beat him. the low scores being turned in. Terry fighting championship event Mayhem mon, CA. Bubba Petrick buried birdies on holes Spriggs (holes 1 & 11); Jim Buttler (2); in Mesquite IX. Fight five went a full three rounds with 3, 6, 9 and 12 for a nice round of 36-37-73. Mike Moreau (3); Lee Sweat (4); Ron This was the ninth year Mesquite Drew Oetgen, Syndicate MMA, Las Ve- Yeh’s double bogey on hole number one Vedd (8); Alex Churchich (10); and Clark Gaming has brought the popular May- gas, NV being named winner by unani- and one less birdie than Petrick did him Mitchell (16). hem in Mesquite series to town. This mous decision over Aaron Vickers, Gym in as he recorded a 39-35-74. Any players that like a little compe- year the event drew a crowd of more 515, Longview, TX. Two other MMGA members broke tition with lots of fun and camarade- than 1,000 people to the event tent. Fight six also went a full three rounds that magic number 80. Hal Rundle rie should join in these tourneys. To The card boasted the brightest pros- but this time there was a split decision scored 35-43-78. But the talk of the ‘Sam do that, call Mindee West at 701-346- pects in MMA – Xtreme Couture, Syn- between Julius Lopez, 9th Isle BJJ, Las Adams round table’ was turned in by 6363. dicate MMA, Cobra Kai, Fusion MMA, Vegas, and Marcel Hampton, Lucha 9th Isle BJJ, Uprising MMA and UFC MMA, Las Vegas. Gym with fighters from Nevada, Utah, Another winner by unanimous de- Arizona and California. cision came in the seventh fight when Eight fights were scheduled for the Dominick Tim, Extreme Couture, Las night. Vegas was named winner over Brandon The first fight was between Sir Mos- “Prince” Rios, Fusion MMA, St. George, ley, fighting as an independent from Las UT. Vegas, and Cody Hamm, fighting out of In the Main Event, Shane “White MMA/School of Hard Knox, from Las Orc” Shapiro, fighting out of the Xtreme Vegas. The fight went three minutes re- Couture gym, Las Vegas, took home the sulting in a draw between the fighters. coveted championship belt during the Fight two between Cesar Palacios, an 155-lb. lightweight bout when opponent independent from Las Vegas and Trent Brant Moore, Gym 515, Longview, TX, Phillips, MMA/Las Vegas, ended in 1:40 tapped out 2:33 into the third round. when Palacios tapped out to Phillips. For more information on the Tuff n Uff Fight three was between Nick Estrada Future Stars of MMA visit their website fighting out of Fusion, St. George, UT at www.tuffnuff.com.

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Editor’s Note: The schedules be- low are subject to change without notice. All information is deemed accurate at the time of print. * Denotes league event Football Aug. 26: Cedar City 7 p.m. Sept. 2: at Sunrise Mountain, 7 p.m. Sept. 9: at Mojave, 7 p.m. Sept. 16: Western High School 7 p.m. Sept. 23: Spring Valley, 7 p.m. Sept. 30: *Moapa Valley, 7 p.m. Oct. 7: at *Del Sol , 7 p.m. Oct. 14: *Chaparral, 7p.m. Oct. 21: at *Boulder City, 7 p.m. Oct. 28: playoffs, tba Oct. 11: playoffs tba Oct. 19: NIAA state championships, tba Soccer

Boys Aug. 30: Sierra Vista High, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1: at Palo Verde High, 3 p.m. Sept 2: at Mojave, 4 p.m. Lou Martin Sept. 8: Sunrise High, 4:30 p.m. Quarterback returnee Hogan Fowles’ senior leadership will be counted on to lead a young Bulldog football team in 2016. Sept. 12: at Adelson School, 4:30 P.m. Sept. 20: *Boulder City, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22: at *Chaparral , 3 p.m. FOOTBALL Sept. 26: *Moapa Valley, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28: *Tech, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5: at *Del Sol, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13: at *Boulder City, 3 p.m. Bulldogs needs to reboot in 2016 Oct. 18: *Chaparral, 4:30 p.m.. Oct. 20: at * Moapa Valley, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24: at *Tech, 3 p.m. By Lou Martin ule beginning Aug. 26 against Cedar City. The Redmen are led Oct. 26: *Del Sol, 4:30 p.m. MLN by a heavily recruited quarterback.” Playoffs start Nov. 1 The Dawgs will open the new 3A realignment season with five Coach Yori Ludvigson begins his third season leading the non-Sunrise league games before opening league at home against Girls Virgin Valley High football program. Ludvigson, 4-5 in 2015, archrival Moapa Valley on Sept. 30. The Pirates seem to reload Aug. 26-27: Mesquite Cup, tba will need to get the most out of the few Bulldogs remaining year after year and will be a favorite in Sunrise League play. The Sept. 1: at Western, 3:30 p.m. from last year’s squad. The Bulldogs lost 24 players to gradu- Bulldogs open the season Aug. 26 at home against Cedar City, Sept. 2: Mojave, 5:30 p.m. ation. which blasted the Dawgs in Utah, 41-7, last year. Sunrise Moun- Sept. 7: Basic, 5 p.m. Ludvigson will get help on the offensive coaching side from tain on Sept. 2; the Miners upset the Dawgs 22-21 last season. Sept. 8: at Bonanza, 3 p.m. new offensive coordinator Mike Snow, who joins the Dawgs af- The Dawgs travel to Mojave High School on Sept. 9 before Sept. 13: at Las Vegas, 3 p.m. ter coaching for many years in Washington state. returning home to host Western and Spring Valley on Sept. 16 Sept. 15: at Cheyenne, 3 p.m. “We had a good summer camp at Cedar City this summer,” and 23 respectively. The Bulldogs last three league opponents Sept. 20: at *Boulder City, 3 p.m. Ludvigson said. “We have some talent at the skills positions are at Del Sol on Oct. 7, Chaparral on Oct. 14 and a season-end- Sept. 22: *Chaparral, 4:30 p.m. with Hogan Fowles again under center, Cesar Zarate will be at ing matchup on Oct. 21 at Boulder City. The Dawgs rolled over Sept. 26: at *Moapa Valley, 4:30 p.m. a wide-out and will handle the kicking chores. Tough as nails the Dragons and Eagles easily last year but lost to the Cowboys Sept. 28: at *Tech, 5 p.m. Jayden Perkins will be counted on to carry the pigskin in 2016. 42-24. Oct. 5: Del Sol, 4:30 p.m. Big 6-foot, 6-inch Reid Jensen will be utilized a lot more from Though daunting, the Dawgs need to defeat only two league Oct. 13: *Boulder City, 4:30 p.m. his tight end position. We will be counting on Jaden Dalton, opponents to make the Southern Division 3A playoffs this Oct. 14: Sunrise Mountain, 4:30 p.m. Trevon Hollingshead and the before mentioned two-way play- year. There will be only five teams competing in the Sunrise Oct. 18: at *Chaparral, 3 p.m. ers to anchor our defense. We have a tough non-league sched- League as Tech does not field a football squad. > See SCHEDULE, Page 5B “TAKE THE KILL SHOT, BULLDOGS!”

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PREP SPORTS By Lou Martin abeth DeLeon, Madison Cheney and energy-filled reserve MLN Katie Zuniga to protect new goalkeepers Christine Agui- ano or Rachel Cook. The defense at mid-field will need to Will Coach Bob Snell’s 17th season coaching the Virgin control the tempo of games to keep opponents’ offense at Valley High girls soccer team be his best, even after going bay to give our quick striking Bulldog offense opportuni- 11-1-2 during the 2015 3A Sunrise League season? Snell will ties to score.” be fielding an experienced team in most positions in 2016 The Sunrise League should be stronger than the Sunset and will be a co-favorite with a strong Tech squad to win League. Desert Pines, Mojave and Sunrise Mountain have the 3A Conference’s Sunrise League. The winner will be a joined the Sunset League replacing powerhouses Faith Lu- favorite to take the overall revamped Southern 3A Division theran, Spring Valley, Sierra Vista and Clark high schools, and move on to state. which all move up to the 4A Division. The Dawgs open the The Bulldogs will count on second team all-state honoree season hosting the fourth annual Mesquite Cup on Aug. Abbie Barnum to lead the offense. Barnum has struck goal 26-27. 73 times in her first three years with the Dawgs. Sopho- more striker Karla Correa returns to complement Barnum Boys in rebuilding mode on the offensive side. They will receive additional help from The Virgin Valley High School’s boys soccer program freshman Ally Wright, who has been very impressive at will be facing a rebuilding year with new coach Chris Park. summer soccer camps. The Dawgs lost nine seniors from last year’s squad. Roman “Wright adds great energy to the offense and will give Perez’s return gives the Dawgs experience in the net along Barnum a quick strike on crossovers,” Snell said. with Hayden Johnson. Midfielders Kallie Graves, Kennadi Ludvigson and Kari The Bulldogs will count heavily on Miguel Escobedo and Wakefield bring experience and tenacity to the Bulldog Pedro Osuna-Gomez on the offensive side but they have middle defense. Speaking about his middle defense per- only nine goals between them in their careers. sonnel, Coach Snell added,” Wakefield is tough as nails, Also returning are Juniors Oscar Cuellar, Rafael Guillen Ludvigson is energy filled and should repeat on the all- and Seniors Justin Cazares and Sabastian Rodriguez. The conference team and Graves is the best sweeper in the Bulldogs may have a tough time matching last year’s 4-8-2 Lou Martin south.” league and 8-9-2 overall record. Chaparral and Tech return Virgin Valley senior Abbie Barnum will be “The key, to our season, lies with our defense assist- 10 players off last year’s teams but the Dawgs playoff possi- counted on to lead the Dawgs in their attempt ing a new goalkeeper, to replace four year starter Spencer bilities may have increased with the other schools moving to repeat as Sunrise League champions. Green,” Snell said. “I’m counting on Shantel Galindo, Elis- up to 4A.

Volleyball Sept. 14: at *Boulder City, 4:30 Schedule p.m. Bulldog squad hopes to repeat 2016 success continued from Page 4B Sept. 20: at *Mojave, 4:30 p.m.

By Lou Martin Oct. 20: *Moapa Valley, 5:30 MLN p.m. Volleyball Oct. 24: *Tech, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26-27: Las Vegas Invita- The Virgin Valley High girl volleyball team Oct. 26: at *Del Sol, 3 p.m. tional Away, tba finished Sunrise League play in 2015 with a 14-0 Playoffs start Nov. 1 Aug. 30: Sunrise Mountain, 6 record and hope to repeat that in 2016. The Lady p.m. Dawgs defeated Pahrump Valley 3-0 in the first Tennis Sept. 2: Calvary Chapel, 5 p.m. round of the 3A Southern Division playoffs but Aug. 25: Eldorado, 3:30 P.m. Sept. 6: Liberty, 6 p.m. fell to Sierra Vista in the semi-finals, 3-1. Faith Aug. 26: Sunrise M0untain, Sept. 8: Pahranagat Valley, 6 Lutheran won their third state championship 3:30 p.m. p.m. in a row to finish 3A play. Aug. 31: at *Boulder City, 3 Sept. 13: Eldorado, 6 p.m. The Bulldog’s path to a state championship p.m. Sept. 17: at Boulder Invite. tba Lou Martin birth may have gotten a lot easier as Faith, Sier- Sept. 2: *Chaparral, 3 p.m. Sept. 20: at *Boulder City, 6 Seniors Bernice Fiso, left, and Emma ra Vista, Spring Valley and Clark high schools Sept. 6: at *Moapa Valley, 3 p.m. Barnum will be the big Dawgs for the Bulldog moved up to the newly formatted 4A Division. p.m. Sept. 22: *Chaparral, 6 p.m. volleyball team as they attempt to duplicate Pahrump Valley with a 9-5 record should be Sept. 8: at *Tech, 3 p.m. Sept. 26: at *Moapa Valley, 6 last year’s 14-0 record in Sunrise League the top dog in the revamped 3A Sunset League. Sept. 10: *Del Sol 9 a.m. p.m. play. Coach Laura Barnum’s Bulldogs return a Sept. 13: Boulder City, 3 p.m. Sept.28: at *Tech, 6 p.m. good nucleus from last year’s squad includ- Sept. 15: at *Chaparral, 3 p.m. Oct. 5: *Del Sol, 6 p.m. ing starters Bernice Fiso, Brianna Todd, from last year’s 11-3 team. Perennial favorite Sept. 16: Rancho, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8: at Utah Classic, tba Emma Barnum and reserves Dylan Bryant Boulder City seems to be in a rebuilding year as Sept. 20: *Moapa Valley, 3 p.m. Oct. 13: *Boulder City, 6 p.m. and Caitlyn Spute. Coach Barnum should they lost quite a few players from last year’s team. Sept. 22: *Tech, 3 p.m. Oct. 18: at Chaparral, 6 p.m. find great replacements from the JV and As always, time will tell as Coach Barnum has Sept. 26: at *Del Sol, 3 p.m. Oct. 20: *Moapa Valley, 6 p.m. freshman squads. loaded the pre-season with some tough tourna- Oct. 24: *Tech, 6 p.m. The Dawgs will have to contend with upstart ment play. The raucous Bulldog gym should be Cross Country Oct. 26: at *Del Sol. 6 p.m. rival Moapa Valley, which returns 10 players filled once again with some knowledgeable fans. Aug. 30: at *Tech, 4:30 p.m. Playoffs start Nov. 1

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Bob’s Tax Service (Formerly “Dee’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service”) 702-346-5692 For more information call us (702) 397-2512 or (702) 346-5710 Bob Dudley, Enrolled Agent | 12 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. 108, Unit 7 | Mesquite 6B The Week of Aug. 18, 2016 City hopes to make business CALENDAR It’s Throwback Thursday and the Cas- Where: Mesquite Library 121 W. First license code more user-friendly aBlanca has poolside movies tonight. North St. MLN lic utility code sections and consolidate It’s the 50th anniversary of Batman When: 3 p.m. them into one place. Additionally, the starring Adam West. Throw on your Info: 702-346-5224 The City of Mesquite Development public utility chapter will be updated to suit, throw your things in the car and Open House “All in a Row” Services Department recently con- comply with Nevada Revised Statutes. head on down to the pool; swimming Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 ducted an audit of the business licens- While reviewing the code the busi- will be allowed. W. Mesquite Blvd. ing code. As a result of the review, code ness license team investigated neighbor- The pool is open early but the movie When: 4-6 p.m. amendments are being proposed that ing jurisdiction costs on related licenses begins at 8:30 p.m.; don’t be late you Info: 702-346-1338 will eliminate archaic requirements, types and found some City of Mesquite won’t want to miss this blast from the Elks Club Meeting clarify several poorly worded sections, fees to be too high while others were too past. For more information visit their Where: 545 Riverside Dr. simplify business license application low and will recommend adjusted fees web site at www.casablancaresort.com When: 6 p.m. information and establish equitable re- accordingly. Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Info: 702-345-2811 quirements amongst similar businesses. A copy of proposed Bill 503 is available will be exploring how stringed instru- Throwback Thursday Poolside The potential changes would impact cos- at the City Clerk’s office, 10 E. Mesquite ments make music at the art classroom Movies metologists, lawyers, insurance agents, Blvd. or may be obtained online at www. between the Fine Arts Gallery and the Where: Casablanca pool, 950 W. Mes- dentists, doctors, miscellaneous service mesquitenv.gov/Bill503. Museum on Saturday. quite Blvd. businesses and public utilities. If you have questions or comments Music has been a vital part of the Val- When: Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie at In an effort to make the code more us- about how these proposed amend- ley since the early settlers with dances, 8 p.m. er-friendly the draft changes to Title 2 of ments may or may not impact your parades, choirs and family get-togeth- Info: www.casablancaresort.com free the Mesquite Municipal Code also pro- business please contact Business Li- ers. admission poses creating some much-needed busi- censing via phone 702-346-2835, via The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum is ness classifications while consolidating email businesslicenses@mesquitenv. grateful to have the Harmonics String Saturday, Aug. 20 others. Several business classifications gov or via post at City of Mesquite Chamber Group explain and demon- Making Music with Strings will also receive definitions or clarifica- Business License Office, 10 E. Mesquite strate their instruments. You will also Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery tions. Blvd., Mesquite NV 89027. Individuals have the opportunity to make your own Classroom, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. Among other revisions a new chapter are also welcome to stop by City Hall stringed instruments and perform. When: 10:30 a.m. – noon will be added to Title 2 for public utilities Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to This is a free family-oriented activity Info: 702-346-5705 that will gather all the disparate pub- 5 p.m. and they invite everyone to join them for Adult Movie Matinee “Pride and a fun morning. Prejudice” and “Zombies” For more information call 702-346- Where: Mesquite Library 121 W. First 5705 or email [email protected]. North St. Attention actors: auditions for the When: noon VVTG’S first production, Blithe Spirit Info: 702-346-5224 Interstate 15 Exit 118 lane restrictions are quickly approaching. Tribute to Led Zeppelin There are 11 performances scheduled. Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 The Nevada Department of Transpor- the City of Mesquite’s new $14.7 million The dates for of performances are Oct. 6, W. Mesquite Blvd. tation announces lane restrictions along diamond interchange at Milepost 118, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15,16, 20, 21 and 22. When: Doors open 7:30 Show begins Interstate 15 in Mesquite, approximately which opened on July 21,” said NDOT Blithe Spirit is a comic play written 8:30 p.m. 300 feet in each direction from Exit 118 spokesman Tony Illia. “The median bar- by Noel Coward. Characters include Info: www.casablancaresort.com with work occurring from 6 a.m. until rier rails are needed to protect the new Charles Condomine, Ruth Condomine, 2:30 p.m. daily Aug. 17 through Sept. concrete double arch bridge exit. They Elvira Condomine, Madame Arcati, Monday, Aug. 22 1. Temporary lane restrictions are re- are the first archways used in Nevada for Doctor Bradman, Mrs. Bradman, and Auditions for VVTG’s production quired in order to place a permanent an interchange spanning I-15.” Edith, a maid. “Blithe Spirit” barrier rail along the median. Meadow Motorists should use caution while The show will be directed by Glen Where: Mesquite Community The- Valley Contractors is the design-build travelling through the work zone, heed Bjornson. atre, 150 N. Yucca St. No/ 15 contractor, with Horrocks Engineers as construction signage, and take alternate For more information visit the VVTG When: 6-8 p.m. construction manager. routes, if possible. For current road in- website at www.vvtgnv.com, email them Info: 702-305-3738 “It’s the last remaining work related to formation go to: www.nvroads.com at [email protected] or call 702-305- 3738. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Everyone is welcome to participate, Excel Basics Class prior experience not necessary. Where: Mesquite Library 121 W. First There are a ton of weekly events we North St. just can’t fit them all into the paper but When: 1:30-3 p.m. our web site will direct you to a wide va- Info: 702-346-5224 riety of activities that happen every day City Council Meeting all around Mesquite. Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. For those of you who stick around all When: 5-7 p.m. year, you will find a ton of indoor activi- Info: www.mesquitenv.gov ties and even a few outdoor ones for the Auditions for VVTG’s production brave that will keep you fit and active all “Blithe Spirit” summer long. Visit www.mesquitelo- Where: Mesquite Community The- calnews.com/calendar for all your sum- atre, 150 N. Yucca St. No. 15 mer activities. When: 6-8 p.m. Send all your activities to terin.bbm@ Info: 702-305-3738 gmail.com and please remember to put “community calendar” in the subject Wednesday, Aug. 24 M E S Q U I T E P L A Z A line so your event notice doesn’t get lost E-media Download Class in cyber space. Where: Mesquite Library 121 W. First —FORMERLY BULLDOG PLAZA— North St. Thursday, Aug. 18 When: noon Summer Reading Program Finale Info: 702-346-5224

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Teri Nehrenz National Spa Day was Aug. 15, but the CasaBlanca resort is celebrating it for a full week in Mesquite. Aug. 21, 2000: New Beaver Dam first meeting. School opens. Aug. 23, 1904: Town dug first well; Aug. 22, 1998: Elks Club held their struck water at 55 feet.

said Julia Abouzeid, director of opera- Spa tions. “We’re turning off the technology continued from Page 1B and offering guests the experience of ul- timate relaxation at our renowned, full- picture perfect. The room is kept clean, service spa, especially as summer draws with a soft and pleasant aroma in the air. to an end and the start of the new school Your therapist will ask you a few ques- season is quickly approaching.” tions before they begin so they may cater Guests can indulge in any number of the service to your very specific needs treatments celebrating National Rela- while still giving you the full experience tion Day. The signature treatment is the of the massage, facial, pedicure or other CasaBlanca Trio, which is 100 minutes of treatment. pure relaxation for $160. This treatment Jenny Munoz is one of the massage includes a body scrub and hydrating therapists. Her demeanor is soft and wrap, followed by a soothing massage Are you energetic, motivated and looking quiet and she’s very warm and welcom- using top-of-the-line Pure Fiji products. ing. As you’re lying there with your eyes In addition to the Signature Treat- to join a dynamic team? If you are thorough, closed her massage is fluid and smooth; ment, the Spa & Salon at CasaBlanca have great communication and her position is constantly changing but features a variety of relaxing massages her movement around you and the mas- from 50 to 80 minutes. documentation skills, then Encompass sage table is nearly imperceptible. She is After you’ve been thoroughly pam- silent in her work and there is absolutely pered and you are relaxed and feeling Health Services is the place for you! nothing to distract you from the palpa- good there’s no need to rush off. Take ble sense of your stress simply melting your time and visit the eucalyptus steam away. room or relax outdoors in the shade, in Full-Time Counselor/Therapist Page & Fredonia, AZ The CasaBlanca’s Spa and Salon fo- the sun by the private pool, or just chill cuses on natural and organic healing in the air-conditioned comfort of the re- Work with adults and children with mental health and substance abuse issues by providing and uses products by several top-of-the- laxation room; nobody is trying to undo individual, couple, and group counseling. MA/MS in behavioral health preferred, and the ability to line products from Hempz, Eminence, all the good that has been done to you so become licensed in AZ. Salary DOE. Fiji and Farmhouse Fresh. far. You just keep that locker shut tight If your choice of treatment is a facial, with your cellphone, tablet or laptop Carol Love, licensed aesthetician, is one tucked safely out of sight, out of mind. Full-Time Adult Case Manager Littlefield, AZ of the women you may encounter. Love The CasaBlanca Spa personnel want Help adults navigate the mental health system, working with counselors to implement is very passionate about her work, loves you to continue to let that stress melt behavioral health plan and work closely with other community partners. Written communication her clients and is knowledgeable about away all day long. the products she uses. During the pro- The National Relaxation Day discount skills a must. BA preferred. cess, Love will answer your questions applies for treatments occurring on the and very easily chat with you if you’d same day for one guest. Spa hours are 8 Full-Time Behavioral Health Receptionist Littlefield, AZ like but silence is golden when she’s giv- a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. Greet clients, schedule appointments, collect patient information, answer phones, document in ing you a neck, shoulder, hand and arm For more information or to book a ser- massage; silence may be golden but her vice, call 877.438.2929 or 702-346-6760. EMR, coordinate with clinical staff, assist with psychiatric scheduling and documentation. massage is nothing short of heavenly. Like “CasaBlanca” on Facebook and fol- HS Diploma or equivalent. Wage DOE “The Spa & Salon at CasaBlanca is tru- low on Twitter and Instagram @Casa- ly a hidden treasure here in Mesquite,” blancaNV. Full-Time Crisis Intervention Specialist Page, AZ Provide crisis intervention for all age groups in the community. Alleviate client’ s immediate social, emotional or environmental crisis; assess, evaluate for triage, and refer for appropriate follow-up treatment. Behavioral health-focused Master’ s degree is preferred or Bachelor’ s SENIOR CENTER MENU Degree at a minimum. Salary DOE

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