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Meeting Seniors shake, rattle and roll revisits MBOP Reservation solar project By VERNON ROBISON Moapa Valley Progress A public scoping meeting was held in the Moapa Band Of Pai- utes (MBOP) Tribal Center of the Moapa River Indian Reservation on Tuesday night, Feb. 25 in con- nection with a solar power gener- ation project that has been in the works on the reservation for near- ly a decade. The project, which began in 2012 under the name of Moapa Solar Energy Center, has now been renamed as the Arrow Can- yon Solar Project. The new appli- cant is proposing a major expan- sion of the original plans. Chip Lewis of the federal Bu- reau of Indian Affairs (BIA) ex- plained that the proposed expan- sion would increase the size of the solar field from the original NICK YAMASHITA/ Moapa Valley Progress 850 acres to a total of 2200 acres. Elvis impersonator Michael Cullipher shared the stage at the Overton Senior Center last week with his toddler son who has some pretty impres- The original site was located sive Elvis impersonating talent of his own. on tribal lands at the far southwest corner of the Reservation, just to By NICK YAMASHITA Tribute artist Michael Culli- formed for the residents. actly like him,” he said. the northwest of the Crystal Sub- pher performed as Elvis Presley “It was a great crowd!” he said. Cullipher is coming up on his station owned by NV Energy. The Moapa Valley Progress for a crowd of more than 100 Especially when I am connecting 30th birthday and has been doing additional 1,350 acres being pro- people in attendance. They were with them.” this performance for a long time. posed are adjacent to the north of The United Senior Center in there to see the infamous moves Cullipher has been performing “I love it!” he said. “I get to do that originally approved acreage. Overton had a special guest in and listen to the golden hits of the since he was four years old when what I love doing. I thank God for Lewis explained that the new the building on Friday, Feb. 28. King of Rock. he saw another Elvis imperson- that every single day.” applicant had determined a need And this visitor really knew how Cullipher, an Elvis Imperson- ator perform. Cullipher is from Sallisaw, to expand the project in order to to groove and move in his blue ator, visited Overton last year “I thought it was the coolest meet its revised goals. But the suede shoes. when he stopped by and per- thing and I wanted sideburns ex- See Elvis on page A3 change in acreage has reset the project into a Supplemental En- vironmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process, Lewis said. “This project has been through Taking a plunge for Special Olympics all of this before,” Lewis said. “We completed a full EIS be- By NICK YAMASHITA combined the Polar Plunge with fore, but because there are new the groups from Las Vegas and acres proposed, with new areas Moapa Valley Progress here in Mesquite. It was the third of vegetation and wildlife being The annual Special Olympics year we have done this event in impacted, we have to start at the Polar Plunge was hosted by the Mesquite and at least five years beginning again with this Public Rising Star Sports Ranch on Sat- the groups in Vegas have done it,” Scoping meeting.” urday, Feb. 29 as supporters of the Dorn said. Randy Schroeder, a BIA con- Special Olympics leaped into the After registration and the tractor hired to coordinate the water of the outdoor pool to help games, the Special Olympics ath- SEIS project, went through the raise funds for the organization. letes, and those who participated timeline of the project. He re- While participants were regis- in the plunge, paraded in their viewed that the previous EIS had tering for the event, there was a costumes to the outdoor pool. been completed in Feb. 2014 and reception of special games and There were aliens, leprechauns, a Record of Decision had been fun going on. The favorite seemed superheroes, a chicken and much signed by BIA and the BLM on to be the doughnut eating contest more. the original project in May of that where doughnuts were threaded Once at the edge of the pool, year. onto a pole and participants had the 65 plunge participants wait- In March of 2017, however, the to eat them without hands. ed for the go-ahead, then they project was purchased by EDF all jumped into the waters with Debbie Dorn, local director of Photo courtesy of Mike Allen Renewables Development, Inc. Mesquite Special Olympics, said Participants, many of whom were in costume, jump into the water at feathers, extraterrestrial slime, (EDFR), Schroeder said. In May that the event was a great success. the annual Polar Plunge held at the Rising Star Sports Ranch on Sat- of 2018, the new owner agreed to “This was the first year we urday. See Plunge on page A3 expand the project to 2200 acres to accommodate a 200 megawatt generating capacity at the plant. Included in the expansion plans CD 4 candidate to visit Jack and the Beanstalk was the addition of a battery stor- age system at the plant, Schroed- Moapa Valley comes to town Saturday er added. This would allow ener- gy generated at the facility to be By NICK YAMASHITA gressional him to take her to stored and used later on during District 4,” the market to be the peak usage evening hours of Moapa Valley Progress Peters said. sold. On the way, the day, Schroeder explained. Republican US Congressional “I am here Jack meets a bean The revision also includes a Candidate Sam Peters will be to make dealer who of- change in the height of the ar- making a stop in Moapa Valley sure they fers magic beans rays of photovoltaic panels from tonight, Wednesday, March 4, at are heard in exchange for the original 6-10 feet in height to the Old Logandale School. This and that we the cow, and Jack around 18 feet high. meet and greet event with Peters will not ig- makes the trade. In addition, plans for fencing will go from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nore them.” When he arrives had also been changed. Instead of Peters, along with his wife, Sam Peters Some of Get a new look at this classic home without any money, his a single perimeter fence around Melissa, and some of his team the issues story “Jack and the Beanstalk” mother becomes angry, throws the entire project, fencing would members will be present to dis- Peters hopes to discuss and an- this Saturday, March 7, when the the beans out of the window, and be around each grouping of solar cuss issues concerning the state swer questions about are things Missoula Children’s Theatre and sends Jack to bed without dinner. panels. Also the fencing would of the nation and also answer any like immigration, health care, more than 50 local kids present During the night, the magic have a 6-8 inch gap at ground lev- questions local voters have. veteran support, 2nd Amendment an original musical adaptation of beans cause a gigantic beanstalk el to allow for endangered desert In an interview last week, Pe- rights, public lands and the feder- this children’s favorite. to grow outside Jack’s window. tortoises and other wildlife to mi- ters expressed how excited he is al budget. Jack is a young, poor boy living That is the just the beginning of grate through the solar field areas to be coming to meet people in Peters is a retired Air Force with his widowed mother and a a story that takes Jack on the ad- at will. the Moapa Valley. Major, having also served as a dairy cow on a farm cottage. The venture of a lifetime! The original project had in- “I am excited to meet the vot- Military Police K-9 Officer. He cow’s milk was their only source All MCT shows are original cluded three right of way ele- ers and let them know they can of income. When the cow stops ments essential to the project, have representation in the Con- See Candidate on page A3 giving milk, Jack’s mother tells See Jack on page A7 See Solar on page A6

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2020 Pirate Motion Revue Boy Scout Troop 31 holds first meeting Can I Have This Dance

NICK YAMASHITA/ Moapa Valley Progress Boy Scout Troop 31 members l to r Jessie Evans, Levi Nelson and Gary Batchelor Gym, MVHS Grant Conger all give the Scout salute at the troop’s first meeting held on Tuesday last week at the VFW Post Home in Overton. March 6, 6pm By NICK YAMASHITA lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America, the format for youth Students $3 Adult $5 Family Pass $20 Moapa Valley Progress safety policies and procedures has changed. The new community Boy Scout “At all times, there must be Troop 31 hosted an informational at least two leaders present and meeting, the first of its kind, at the other changes which means we VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 will need more leaders and more on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25. help,” Griffiths told parents in Assistant Scoutmaster Travis attendance. “If one parent from Nelson summed up the meeting each family involved in Scouting theme with the boys and parents can volunteer some of the time, who attended. “We are starting that would be awesome.” from scratch… literally,” he said. Griffiths also pointed out that There were approximately 35 there is nothing from the lawsuits people in attendance including that will be affecting the local boys, their parents and leaders. troop’s finances. The big subject of conversation at “There are very strict policies the meeting was funding. and procedures in place to protect “We have no funds and no the youth and we will need the equipment to start,” Nelson ex- volunteers and leaders to help fill plained. “We can use some per- the demand of those regulations,” sonal equipment at first. But fund- Griffiths said. raising will be a huge emphasis.” The last subject discussed was Meeting attendees brain- future meeting times and events. stormed for ideas about raising It was decided that the troop will money for the troop. Suggestions meet bimonthly on the second and included a golf tournament, a Go- fourth Tuesdays of each month at FundMe account, seeking busi- 6:45 p.m. The meetings will last ness donations and sponsorships about 90 minutes. and continuing and expanding a Some parents were concerned U.S. Flag Posting Program that that this may not be often enough. has been effective in past local “We can see if we need to meet Scouting troops. more often after we get going,” “We have lots of ideas for fund- said parent Corey Dalley regard- raising, but we need someone to ing these concerns. coordinate it all,” Nelson said. The next meeting for Troop 31 “We need a Fundraising Chair- will be held on Tuesday, March person. If you know of someone 10 at 6:45 p.m. It will be held at who would like to help please let the VFW Elwood Perkins Post us know.” 8336. The financial accounts for By that time, leaders said they Troop 31 will be held by the plan on seeing how things are go- VFW Post 8336 and coordinated ing towards getting donations of by the VFW Treasurer. equipment as well as making sure “There will be two separate everyone is set up with a Google accounts: one for donations and Classroom account for require- another for fees charges, dues and ments as well as other concerns to more,” explained Larry Griffiths be addressed. who is the VFW liason to the Griffiths was excited about community Scout troop. Griffiths the turnout for the informational is also the Chartered Organiza- meeting but emphasized the im- tion Representative for the troop. portance of the biggest needs of “Donations to the accounts are the troop. tax deductible as they are under “We need leaders!” he said. the VFW,” Griffiths added. For more information about The next topic at the meeting Troop 31 contact Griffiths at was the need for more leaders and (702) 297-8440 or by email at volunteers. Due to the recent civil [email protected]. Moapa Valley Performing SPRING CRAFT FAIR! Arts Council Presents... Saturday, March 7, 2020 9:00-4:00 p.m. at OLSHACS (3011 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Logandale)

Spring is right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to check out all the new spring and summer crafts.

There will be multiple vendors with different items for purchase. We will have home décor, Easter items, hand- made wreaths, jewelry, candles, and much more.

Iwalani’s Hawaiian Grill food truck will also be on site at Performances Ticket Prices: OLSHACS in the parking lot. Saturday, March 7th Adults $8 2:00pm & 6:30pm Seniors/Students $6 Mack Lyon Middle School Family Pass $30

All events are sponsored in part by MVPAC, Individual Partners for the Arts which include Nevada Arts Council, America First Credit Union, Grant and Laurel Bushman, Moapa Valley ALL SALES ARE FINAL. CASH ONLY Chamber of Commerce, Moapa Valley Telephone Company and Board of County Commissioners Moapa Valley PROGRESS Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • A3

Elvis enjoyable time. from page A1 Aside from Elvis, Cullipher also performs as the “Hat Guy” Oklahoma but currently resides where he puts on different hats in Memphis, Tennessee. His tour and sings in styles of old Clas- took him all over the Western sic Country Legends. Along with United States, especially Arizona, that Cullipher also does Gospel Utah and Nevada. He did a per- Music Performances. formance on Feb. 27 at Beaver “Michael is amazing and tru- We Handle a variety of services that fits the needs of our customers. Dam at the Golf Course and RV ly talented,” said United Senior Park. He performed on Saturday, Center Director Cindy Davis Ma- • Sprinkler Repair • Palm Tree Skinning Feb. 29 at Pioneer RV Park in rino. “One of the best Elvis im- • Tree Trimming and Removal • Yard Maintenance Phoenix, Arizona. Then he was personators ever.” headed back to Tennessee for per- Marino was also excited to an- formances there. nounce that the center has booked FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL NICK AT: “I didn’t do my normal routine Cullipher through 2022 for annu- for the performance tonight,” he al performances. said of the Overton appearance. “It is one of the best events we OFFICE: 702-398-3529 CELL: 702-286-0083 “The crowd was so good, I mixed have,” she said. “It is great know- it up.” ing Michael will be coming back For more information email us at: [email protected] Besides Cullipher performing, to perform.” there was also the Country Kick- The next event for the United ers of local fame Senior Center is an appreciation But there was another Elvis lunch for those who volunteer impersonator who really stole the and support the program. The show. Cullipher’s toddler son per- luncheon will be on March 5 at formed, also as Elvis. The young- 12 p.m. and will consist of steak. ster made the women go wild For more information about the as he swung his hips and threw United Senior Center contact the kisses to the crows while sing- center at (702) 397-8002. For in- ing as Elvis. The women loved formation on Cullipher check out it, the men had a blast and there his website at michaelcullipher. was plenty of entertainment to be com. found as all who attended had an

packages, Caesar’s Entertainment Plunge Packages and more. from page A1 There were also a lot of people green shamrocks and all. who came to cheer on the partici- Dorn explained that the partic- pants at the event. ipants help raise money for Spe- “We had Elvis, DJ Wong, Ro- cial Olympics by taking pledges tary, Mesquite Showgirls, local for jumping into what are usually Mesquite Police Dept., other chilly winter waters. But this year police, firefighters, EMTs, Dept was a little different. of Corrections and more here to “Usually it is a polar plunge as show support,” Dorn said. “We it has been, in the past, cold and couldn’t be more grateful for the rainy,” Dorn explained. “But the support and help these wonderful weather was so nice, and the wa- people give to our athletes and the ters were so refreshing that we Special Olympics.” decided it was a thermal plunge “There are way too many peo- today.” ple and businesses to thank,” All the plungers had to have Dorn said. “But we definitely a minimum of $125 pledged for need to thank the Eureka, Casa- the event to participate. The event blanca and local businesses who made its goal of raising $20,000 helped out in so many ways. Also, or more. thanks to everyone who partic- “This will help support the ath- ipated, supported, volunteered, letes to be able to compete in the donated and more for this event. Special Olympics and we are ex- We really appreciate you all.” cited for them,” Dorn said. The Special Olympics will be Besides money raised through doing a basketball tournament in pledges, there was a raffle and a Las Vegas on Saturday, March silent auction that included items 7 at Legacy High School. Event such as Vegas Golden Knights au- registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The tographed memorabilia signed by tournament games will be from 9 players including Nate Schmidt, a.m.-4 p.m. and will include ath- UFC autographed memorabilia letes from Henderson, Pahrump, signed by Amanda Nunes, golf Las Vegas, Mesquite, Moapa Val- ley and more. For more information on the Candidate Special Olympics visit their web- from page A1 site at www.sonv.org. is a businessman who currently owns Peters Family Insurance, a risk management firm with two storefronts in the Las Vegas area. Peters has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science Degree in Adminis- tration with a focus in Law from Central Michigan University. He also has a Graduate Level Certifi- cation in Organizational Finance under Maryland University Col- lege. Peters is married with three kids, ages 21, five and two. He has volunteered with and sup- ported the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, American Heart Association, Children’s Cancer Research and American Diabetes Association. He is a current member of the Ro- tary International Club of Sum- merlin and coaches Little League. “I am fully filed for candidacy and I’m the first candidate to have filed,” Peters said. “I hope by vis- iting Moapa Valley, I will be able to understand the constituents needs out here and know what the people want from their represen- tative in Congress. This will be a great opportunity to show the people they are heard.” The Meet and Greet with Pe- ters will be open to the public. “I hope everyone that can come will show up,” Peters said. “It will be a great step in starting out on how we can change the gov- ernment for the better and for the future.” Peters specified that he is not a career politician. “I hope I am able to relate to the people better because I am not a career politician, but a business- man, veteran and family man,” he said. Opinion Section A • Page 4 Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Moapa Valley PROGRESS No One Asked Me But... From our readers.... By DR. LARRY MOSES gry old man who was being vic- by the central government. timized by the moderators who Both forms of government be- Answers to EV questions No one asked me but… The ignored him or limited his speak- lieve that all economic resources In response to Ms. Ramos’ For the way I travel 99% of the two political parties I grew up ing time. should be publicly owned and Electric Car letter (The Electric time nothing can beat an Extend- with are in danger of dying before Mayor Bloomberg appeared controlled by the government. Car: PROGRESS Feb. 26, 2020), ed Range Electric Vehicle. my very eyes. to be, once again, unprepared for Under Communism, individuals I feel uniquely qualified to - re For those of us living in Ne- Four years ago, the Republican the vindictive attacks of his oppo- hold no personal property or as- spond to your comments. I have vada and specifically rural south- Party selected as their Presiden- nents. It is amazing that a man sets. Under Democratic Social- been driving Chevrolet Volts for eastern Nevada where trips to Pi- tial candidate one Donald John would pay a half a billion dollars ism, individuals may own private three years now and love passing oche or Ely or Elko can and do Trump. Trump was not then, nor to stand on a stage to be eviscer- property but all industrial and by gas stations without the need occur, the extended Range EV is he now, a Republican. Presi- ated. production capacity is commonly of their ‘DinoJuice.’ is the way to go. To try to get to dent Trump is a pragmatists who Tom Steyer, the other billion- owned and managed by a demo- I have always been a huge fan Ely in cooler weather with heater is more than willing to forget aire, who paid his way on to the cratically-elected government. of all things automotive. To your on in a pure EV like a Tesla or a party politics to get a plan put to- debate stage, in the few moments For the Communist production questions there are answers: Chevrolet Bolt will not end well. gether on any issue. He has been anyone paid any attention to him, is intended to meet all basic hu- 1.) I charge both at home and Pure EV’s for now are for free- stymied not by strict Republican continually played the race card man needs and is distributed to at work as Chevrolet engineers ways and city dwellers. Party dictates, but by diehard and the environmental doom card. the people at no charge. Under advise keeping my Extended Rural America has a lot of Democrats who refuse to allow In an attempt to garner the Democratic Socialism production Range Electric Vehicle plugged in holes for pure EVs. Examples him to accomplish anything for black vote in South Carolina, is intended to meet individual and whenever possible to maintain a in our state are HWY 93 , HWY fear that it will strengthen his po- Steyer championed the cause of societal needs and distributed ac- self protective 80% of full capac- 318, HWY 6. HWY 50; no place sition in the 2020 election. slave reparations. I wonder if he cording to individual ability and ity charge while at the same time to plug in out there. Convention- The Republican Party sold its would also support compensation contribution. maintaining optimum battery al hybrids are economical but do soul to President Trump because for the Japanese citizens who had One must question if Bernie is temperature. Therefore, I charge not have the EV instant torque they had no party leader who bank accounts and property con- not more inclined to the commu- at home in my garage and at my and power that EV rather Plug in could defeat the Democrat polit- fiscated when they were placed in nist theory of distribution to the office. My chargers of choice are Hybrid or Pure EV’s have. ical hack Hillary Clinton. They concentration camps throughout people not based on ability and at 240 V and can easily keep my 2.) The batteries, should you were successful, but they no lon- the United States during WWII. contribution but freely given to Volt fully charged and ready to go keep the car long enough to need ger have a Republican leading How about compensation to the all regardless of their contribution in just minutes here in town. it replaced, are recycled by the their party. It will be interesting Mexican government for the land to society. If I run to Las Vegas or Mes- manufacturers. There are just re- to see how the party evolves if was taken over as American cit- Communism abolishes all class quite as I did today and discharge cently some independent compa- President Trump serves another izens flooded what is now the and the ability to earn more than my battery to total allowed (5%) nies that are exchanging old bat- four years. western United States? Maybe others is almost non-existent. Un- remaining, then I plug in as usual teries to recycling in exchange for The one thing most evident in we could just give them Califor- der Democratic Socialism classes and it takes just about 4 hours and a new recycled battery at greatly the Democrat primary debates is nia and call it even. How much do are allowed to exist but they are I’m once again fully charged. reduced rates. These batteries are that there is no true Democrat in we owe the Native American for diminished. It is possible for some Most days back and forth to worth too much to just end up in the running for the nomination as stealing the entire United States to earn more than others. Howev- work and lunch and downtown a dump. a Presidential Candidate in 2020. from them? Mr. Steyer needs to er, under Bernie’s interpretation errands use a whopping 4-6 KWH As far as getting a Tesla some- The nearest thing they had to true drop out of this race and go back of Democratic Socialism, those which is @ $.08 = 32 to 48 cents day: I concur that is a possibility Democrats were “Mayor Peter” to using his billions to support the who earn more will be taxed to a worth of power a day. in my future as well. But not until Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. causes he has so generously sup- point where the difference will no If I drive to Mesquite 35 miles their range can get to 500 miles at As I watched the debate fiasco, ported in the past. longer exist. one way and back home after 80 MPH on I-15 to Salt Lake City prior to the South Carolina pri- The present day front run- Communism and Democratic 40+ miles my extended range in winter with heater on and no mary, it was like watching a car ner for the Democrat Party is Socialism both grew out of the generator kicks on and uses just range anxiety. In winter weath- wreck. As gruesome as it was, I a self-proclaimed Democratic exploitation of the worker during over two quarts of gas on the er range is at least 20% less. So could not take my eyes off it. Socialist. He is, however, being the Industrial Revolution. Both 70 mile trip at 75 mph with AC a 600 mile range Tesla in winter When one looks at the possi- depicted as a communist. This assumed that all goods and ser- full blast in summer or heater in would just get you to Salt Lake ble Democrat candidates, one is is still a dirty word in America. vices would be produced by gov- winter. The total usage of KWH City in one charge. seeing the death of the Democrat Much like the accusations of the ernment controlled institutions is [email protected]=$1.12 worth of OPD5 Hope this answers some of Party as we now know it. Other “me too” movement of today, the or collective organizations rath- power; and if I add in the 6 tenths your EV questions. than the two above mentioned mere accusation of communism er than private ownership. They of a gallon of gas [email protected] PS: I’m as far from a tree-hug- former candidates, the political in the past could destroy a person. both believe the central govern- =$1.66 of ‘DinoJuice.’ Total trip er as you can get. My other ve- philosophy of the remaining can- Bernie Sanders has, for years, ment is responsible for all aspects actual expense comes to $2.78 or hicle is a Dura Max diesel with didates ranged from a defense hidden his romance with com- of the economy including deter- about the equivalent of the price a Banks Tuner for added power of communism to championing munism under the title of Demo- mining supply and demand. of one gallon of gas. Not bad for and efficiency. But I do love tell- socialism; no one reflects what I cratic Socialism. Bernie is not a As you listen to Senator Sand- 75 mph trip on I-15 with heater on ing OPEC that I do not need your had always understood to be the Democrat and one must question ers, you can determine for your- full blast or AC in summer. “Dino Juice” next to never. Since doctrines of the Democrat Party. if he is really a socialist. self if he is a Communist or a If you’re doing the math it’s a I’ve owned my 2017 Volt I have Other than “Mayor” Pete and One might look at the differenc- Democratic Socialist, and if there little better than 70 MPG equiva- averaged 106 MPG. I love this Amy Klobuchar, there seemed es and similarities of Democratic is a meaningful difference. As an lent. Try that in any other gas or EV Car! to be a bunch of angry people on Socialism and Communism. The American voter in November of Hybrid. You will find they are no- that debate stage. They attacked basic philosophy of communism 2020, you will decide if you are where near as efficient unless you -Bret Staley each other in a manner that if any is “from each according to his willing to turn America over to a travel hundreds of miles in a day. one of them wins the nomination, ability, to each according to his Democratic Socialist, a Commu- the losers’ words can be used to needs.” Bernie will tell you that nist or remain with a Republican –The views expressed on the Opinion page are those of the individual author indicated. discredit the winner as he/she a Democratic Socialist believes facsimile: President Trump. runs against President Trump in “from each according to his abil- 2020. Tom Steyer and Elizabeth ity, to each according to his con- Thoughts of the week…The The Word Spreads Like Warren carried on in a manner tribution.” Both Communism and goal of socialism is communism. Wildfire! reminiscent of wounded magpies. 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$20 FOR 2020 Call: 702-397-6445 or visit: infowest.com Moapa Valley PROGRESS Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • A5 City Council approves strategic goals By VERNON ROBISON programs that would encourage that, he said. Other reports would Writers Wanted businesses and development to follow. Moapa Valley Progress come to the downtown area. “We may not have everything FOR By the year 2030, the City of “If businesses come and make worked out in details,” Baker Mesquite will be “Nevada’s most a substantial investment down- said. “But (these initial reports) dynamic, diversified and neigh- town, what can the city do to will cover the scope of what we borly community.” At least it make an investment there as are working on and show that will if the Mesquite City Council well?” Rapson asked. “What syn- these are the areas to focus on as gets its way. This was the stated ergy can we create to encourage well. That way we make sure that vision of the Council after a Stra- others to come downtown.” we are on the same page with the tegic Planning workshop held last The fourth pillar was to create expectations of what success will month. A one-page summary of new, and enrich existing, pipe- look like on each one.” Journalism positions available that workshop was presented to lines to create a prepared work- Baker said that he was pleased the City Council for approval on force. Councilwoman Annie with the feedback and direction for both Moapa & Virgin Valleys. Tuesday, Feb. 25. Black pointed out that much of from the council. The summary set forth three the discussion surrounding this “I feel like in my 14 years Strategic Pillars, or priority areas topic had focused on improving working at Mesquite, staff has If you enjoy writing and would like to be of focus, for the city in achieving education. never had this level of direction involved in covering the events and issues in its 2030 vision. “I’d envision a good part of and clarity from the council on your community contact us now for more The first of these was to- “in workforce development being fo- what we should be working on,” crease housing inventory to meet cused more on education,” Black Baker said. information. the needs of an expanding work- said. “I think that workforce de- Rapson made a motion to force.” Councilman George Rap- velopment is a byproduct of edu- adopt the one-page summary of Email: [email protected] son pointed out that workforce cation. So we need to work to fix the Strategic Planning Session. housing was a high priority, but our schools as much as we can in The motion was approved unan- Or call: 702-397-6246 the need actually expanded to all our roles. That is important if we imously by the council. entry-level housing. are trying to diversify our demo- “The fact is that we don’t have graphic.” enough apartments in this town,” Councilwoman Sandra Ra- Rapson said. “So we really want maker pointed out in the meeting to expand the scope of this to in- that these were just general focus clude entry level housing.” points being given as directions The second strategic pillar was to City staff to work on and de- Auntie Jayne’s to expand recreational and sports velop a plan to address. tourism offerings to grow and “The council wasn’t challenged UNIQUE GIFTS, COLLECTIBLES diversify the economy. Council with dictating the details of how AND SUNDRIES members had noted that visitor to get these done, but rather to volumes had been trending down- envision what needs to be done,” ward as the city economy had in- Ramaker said. “We gave the task Has invited Michael E Minden Jewelers, creasingly depended upon gam- to (City Manager) Aaron Baker from Las Vegas to come back to Mesquite bling and golf to sustain those to come up with a solution and a to buy your Gold, & Silver, Diamonds, numbers. plan to address these.” “Whatever we are doing is not “But this is not just lip ser- Watches etc. working,” Rapson said. “As a vice,” Ramaker added. “We have city we need to do something to all come together and agreed that Friday, March 6th keep us going. Diversifying into we really want to see these things recreational tourism and sports done. So we will see steps hap- is virtually recession proof. Golf pening soon.” Why go to Las Vegas when you can have the convenience of a personal appointment and gaming are not. These people Baker said that he and the staff on Friday, March 6th at Auntie Jayne’s. No hassle, No rushing, and fun browsing! will have their kids in these sports are already working on these programs. It will diversify our items. He expected to bring back tourism base into areas that are a report on plans to address the 742 W. Pioneer Blvd. Suite F, Mesquite more consistent.” workforce housing item in the Inside JL Kendrick Company Inc. The third pillar identified was next City Council meeting. Then to invigorate development of the Recreational and Sports Tour- the downtown area of Mesquite. ism idea would be addressed in a Please call 7023465654  time slots are limited. Rapson explained that this en- report in the meeting following tailed looking at incentives and A6 • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Moapa Valley PROGRESS MAGIC group discusses bright future of Ag in communities By VERNON ROBISON have come to Mesquite, he said. lawyer or whatever. This program donations, of various kinds and was done right, the Eureka could But Frei recognized that, in the that we are talking about is the resources, could be made to it to be able to make their own wine.” Moapa Valley Progress recent months, the city has put lifeblood of our economy.” forward its goals. City Councilman George Gault A handful of area residents got significant efforts into strategic Frei said that the goal was not “The conversation could be ‘I said that he had visited a hydro- together in Mesquite last week to planning. “The city leaders have to just keep an FFA program in have some water shares, he’s got ponics facility in Las Vegas that talk about how to bring the rich asked questions about how to place at the school but to have some dirt’ and we get some bright could be easily replicated in Vir- heritage of agriculture back to keep the economy vibrant, thriv- much higher goals. minds together in the room to gin Valley. “They can produce benefit the local economy. On ing and diversified,” Frei said. “In talking to Tillman we were maximize on that,” Frei said. a head of lettuce in 28 days and Wednesday, Feb. 26, the first These questions have included asking what do we need to do to Gerri Chasko, who heads up all kinds of herbs in just a short meeting of the Mesquite Agricul- a major push toward workforce make the coolest FFA program in community outreach for the Eu- time,” Gault said. “It doesn’t take tural Innovation Center (MAGIC) development for the city. “That the country, not just something reka Resort, said that she man- much water and it’s not a big in- took place. is where it kind of interfaces with that shines a little bit,” Frei said. ages resources for enhancing the vestment. We could do that sort of The dozen some-odd attend- my role as principal of the high “What would it take to get, say, community. Optimally, these pro- thing, I believe, and sell the pro- ees included a cross section of school,” Frei said. “I feel like I John Deere to adopt us, or some- grams bring a benefit to the resort duce to our restaurants and resorts the community. These included have a responsibility to align with thing like that?” as well, she said. and we’d have a viable economic members of families who have those goals and determine what For that, the program would “If it’s a good idea for Mes- project.”. farmed in the Virgin Valley for programs at the school are going need input, support and engage- quite, then we can do it,” Chasko Another idea that came from generations as well as master gar- to feed the vision of the city.” ment from all throughout the said. “So I’m more than willing to the group was to establish a farm- deners, city government officials, Frei said that he had conversa- community, Frei said. This was get involved.” er’s market in Mesquite. educators, representatives of local tions with Tillman Hafen, a mem- when the idea of MAGIC started Hafen said that there were nu- Mayor Al Litman recalled that utilities and area business leaders. ber of one of the old Virgin Valley to take shape. merous ways that a community a farmers’ market was attempt- Virgin Valley High School farming families, about opportu- “If we have an organization Ag initiative could benefit the ed in the city several years ago Principal Riley Frei led the dis- nities in modern agriculture that with an office that just facilitates resort. He mentioned the pro- but wasn’t well thought out and cussion. He reminisced about might be available to local youth. programs to maintain the heritage duction of freshwater shrimp as didn’t last long. growing up in Overton when The two men talked about build- of this community,” Frei said. an example. He pointed out that “I thought, this could be a big both Moapa and Virgin Valleys ing up the school’s agricultural “We just need to have the right about 80 percent of the shrimp thing here,” Litman said. “If we were still farming communities. and FFA programs. people in the room around the ta- used on the Las Vegas strip is had locally grown produce and “Back then the whole place “My interest is in the kids, the ble and to get all the ideas up on farmed in a North Las Vegas fa- found the right place to do it, a revolved around the farm,” Frei future generation,” said Hafen the board to decide what we want cility which had brought in nu- farmers’ market could work here recalled. who was in attendance. “There to have happen.” merous high-paying jobs as a very successful business.” Since that time, the city of are kids that are getting left be- Frei said that the organization “I believe that if we had some- Frei wrapped up the meeting Mesquite has grown, things have hind at the door; kids that aren’t had already been formed with a thing like that for the Eureka, all talking about how to move for- changed, and other industries going to have a CPA job or be a 501c3 non-profit status. Thus, the shrimp that they can use we ward. The group plans to open could grow right here,” Hafen an office for MAGIC as a ‘go- said. to’ resource to provide funding Hafen also pointed out that the and support for Ag projects in Virgin Valley climate was good the community. In addition, the for grape production. group plans to prepare a presen- “Grapes used to be a huge tation to the city to build support thing here,” Hafen said. “And if it from city government as well.

Solar right of way elements had already from page A1 been approved and issued by the BLM back in 2015. To simplify Schroeder added. These included the current process, these ele- a 7.3 mile transmission line tying ments had been left unchanged, the plant into the regional power Schroeder said. grid at Harry Allen Substation at But comments made during Apex, a 2.5 mile access road to the meeting questioned the place- the plant coming from the front- ment of one of these rights of way. age road directly to the south of MBOP members Greg Anderson the plant, and a 5.3 mile pipeline and Vernon Lee commented that bringing water to the plant from the water pipeline right of way a Paiute-owned well. All of these should be moved, from its pro- were planned on BLM-managed posed location within an existing lands. BLM utility right of way, so that Schroeder explained that these it traversed only through adjacent tribal land instead. “I think if it follows the BLM right of way then we will always MOAPA VALLEY DAYS have to deal with the BLM if there is a problem with it,” said th th Lee. “That is a huge disadvantage March 13 & 14 to the tribe. If we keep it on tribal sponsored by the Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce land, then we have the flexibility and the moapa valley rotary club to deal with it ourselves.” Schroeder explained that the location of the pipeline was pro- posed to follow an already exist- ing access road within an already 2020 Celebrating existing utility corridor. In addi- Moapa Valley Art Guild tion, the topography of the BLM Spring Art Show right of way was already suitable March 13th & 14th for the pipeline. Going through Valley Wide tribal lands would require cutting a new road through problematic OLSHACS Years of terrain, he said. Yard Sale 3011 North Moapa Valley Blvd., 60providing In addition, a change to the March 13th & 14th Logandale, NV 89021 art & education right of way would trigger a full art & education EIS process which would extend for our community the time of the process much fur- ther past the proposed stream- lined SEIS, Schroeder said. “But these are the kinds of comments that we want to come LOST CITY MUSEUM out during this meeting,” Schro- CELEBRATING TWO MILESTONES eder added. “If that is important Cowboy to the tribe, we can definitely take The 95th anniversary of The Lost City Pageant and that back and see what can be the 85th anniversary of The Lost City Museum’s opening. done about it.” Poetry Schroeder said that, under the 11:00am - 4:00pm current schedule, a draft SEIS - "Drowned Cities of Nevada" by Mark Hall Patton should be prepared by July this year. After a comment period, (Clark County Museum Administrator) a final version of the document - Early Nevada Pioneer History by Georgia Hall could be submitted by October - 1920's Music on Authentic Victrola & Demonstrations with a Record of Decision expect- ed by December. Construction - Kids Activities would then begin around April of 2021 and continue until the sum- mer of 2022. The facility would expect to go into full operation by December of 2022. The new plant would meet an existing 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with NV Energy. Also Featuring Public comments are now be- The Las Vegas ing taken in the Public Scoping process. Written comments can Model A Ford Club be made by mail to Mr. Chip Lewis; Regional Environmental Protection Officer; BIA Western Regional Office; 2600 North Cen- For the latest information and map of events please visit tral Ave.; 4th Floor Mailroom; Phoenix, AZ 85004; or emailed to www.moapavalleychamber.com chip.lewis @bia.gov; or submit- also for - ONLINE YARD SALE REGISTRATION ted online at arrowcanyonsolar- seis.com. Moapa Valley PROGRESS Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • A7 Local youth awarded in VFW essay contests By GRACIE LEAVITT nest. He was the post, district and and how they’ve made a great im- department winner of the Patri- pact in uniting and strengthening Moapa Valley Progress ot’s Pen contest last year. the nation. Ian received a cash award of McMurray centered his speech The VFW Elwood Perkins Post $100 and and entry to compete at around a well known quote from 8336 held its 2020 Awards Cere- the next level. Winston Churchhill about how mony on Thursday evening, Feb. After the awards were given, our darkest hour can turn to our 20 at the Post Home in Overton. both first place winners had the finest hour. He spoke of all the Local winners of the VFW Patriot opportunity to read their writings difficulties faced throughout Pen youth essay contest as well as to the gathered assembly. American history including the the Voice of Democracy speech “I focused more on the ordi- world wars. contest were announced at the nary citizens in our country,” said “These darkest hours were to event. Wolfley. strengthen us and have actually The Voice of Democracy is a Her essay described regular become our finest hours,” Mc- speech contest for high school people of the American workforce Murray said. students. The Patriot’s Pen is an essay contest for middle school students in 7th and 8th grades. JASON ANDRUS / Moapa Valley Progress This year, both contests had the VFW award winners l to r Iain McMurray, Kate Pack, Sierra Wolfley theme of “What Makes America and Brock Aikele attend an award ceremony held on Thursday, Feb. Great?” 20. The Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay prize. high school students from across contest is an examination of the The first place winner of the lo- the country enter this contest. The nation’s history compared with cal Patriot’s Pen contest was Sier- stakes are high as the first place more modern experiences with- ra Wolfley. She won a $100 prize winner at the national winner re- in the current American society. for her essay. cieves a $30,000 scholarship for Customarily, 112,000 middle Sierra also won at the district college. Other scholarships and school-age students across the level and, therefore, may go on to cash prizes are also offered at nation enter to win awards at var- compete for scholarship money at state and local levels. ious levels. state and national levels. This year’s Voice of Democra- At the third place levels, there The Voice of Democracy win- cy was unique at the local level. was a tie at the local level. Both ners were announced next. This Due to difficulty in communi- Rabekah Jensen and Kate Pack scholarship program allows high cation, the contest was not well came away with third place. They school students to express them- known to local students. Thus, each received $25 as their prize. selves by recording an audio-es- there was only one entry which The second place winner was say to enter the contest. came from Ian McMurray. Brock Aikele who received a $50 Each year more than 51,000 Ian is no stranger to this cot-

Jack A tour team arrives in a given Ticket prices are Adults $8, from page A1 town with a set, lights, costumes, Senior 60+ and Students $6, and props and make-up, everything it Family $30. adaptations of classic children’s takes to put on a play… except “Jack and the Beanstalk” is stories and fairytales… a twist on the cast. The team held an open brought to the community by the the classic stories that you know audition on Monday to cast lo- Moapa Valley Performing Arts and love. cal school kids to perform in the Council and Individual Partners Also included in the residen- production. The show is being for the Arts which include Ne- cy are enrichment workshops rehearsed throughout the week. vada Arts Council, America First presented by the Tour Actor/Di- Two public performances will Credit Union, Grant and Laurel rectors to local schools. MCT’s be presented on Saturday at 2:00 Bushman, Moapa Valley Tele- mission is the development of p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. at the phone Company, Moapa Valley lifeskills in children through par- Mack Lyon Middle School The- Chamber of Commerce, and ticipation in the performing arts. atre. Board of County Commissioners. A8 • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Moapa Valley PROGRESS

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3A Basketball State Champions! Roundup By DAVE BELCHER Moapa Valley Progress

3A Girls State tournament Fernley vs Pahrump Valley The Pahrump Valley Trojans came into the state semi-final game with a 30-3 record in the second seed for the south. Fernley was 23-3 and were the northern regional champions. When the game was finished it left the two northern teams in the state final round as Fernley beat Pahrump Valley 57-51. The game was close as the Va- queros held a 11-10 lead after the first quarter then a one point 24- 23 lead at half time. Velazquez and Souza each scored 13-points for the Trojans. Daffer added 10.

Fernley vs Truckee The state championship saw an upset. The #2 Truckee Wolver- ines beat top seed Fernley, 54-42. What made this an upset was that Fernley went through the regular season undefeated. They had already beaten Truckee three times, first by 22-points, the sec- ond by 13 then last week by 3 poitns in the regional final. Photo courtesy of Nikki Staheli But in the state final, the Wol- The MVHS Flag Football team won the State Title last week, for the first time in school history, in a game against Virgin Valley. verines outscored the Vaqueros in three of the four quarters. Moapa Valley Progress held at Del Sol High School in Dave Belcher. “We knew we had game,” he said. “Skotlyn Hill had The score was 13-11 Truck- Las Vegas. It was the first time something special this year as we some big games for use, Hanna ee at the end of the first quarter. The Moapa Valley High School a Pirate team has ever won state began the season. The only ques- Watson, Bailee Andrew, Mak- The Wolverines gained another Flag Football team won the State since the formation of the Flag tion was how far can we go?” inzie Staheli and Madi Fairchild. 6 points over the Vaqueros in the Championship last week. On Football program in November of Belcher said that this year’s We also had Signe Jensen from second quarter to make it 30-22. Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Pirates beat 2012. team had a deep bench of talent. Denmark who became a weapon Fernley was only able to scrape the Virgin Valley Bulldogs 14-8 “This is a dream come true!” “We have several players who one point off the Truckee lead in the state championship game said a very happy head coach could come and just take over a See Champions on page B4 in the third quarter which ended with a score of 38-31. But the Wolverines came roaring back in the fourth with a 16-11 spread for Pirates fall in semifinals against Truckee the final score. By DAVE BELCHER day. 3A Boys State tournament Moapa Valley scored first Churchill Cty. vs Boulder City Moapa Valley Progress when Sydney Reese received a The defending state champions pass in the low post. Her first beat the Boulder City Eagles 67- The Moapa Valley High School shot missed, but she caught the 57 in the state semifinal game. Girls Basketball team travelled to rebound and made the put-back: The Greenwave held a huge Reno with high hopes last week. 2-0 Moapa Valley. 23-point lead by the end of the They set off on the journey north That would be the only time third quarter, 50-27. Boulder as the first seed in the south. They Moapa Valley would lead in the City made a massive effort in the had an eye toward facing the best game. fourth quarter scoring 30-points teams of the north for the state Truckee went on a ten point and out-scoring Greenwave by championship. Unfortunately run to start the game for a 10-2 13 points. But it wasn’t enough they got tangled up early in the lead. The Pirates struggled on the and the Eagles ended their sea- state semifinal game on Thurs- offensive side of the ball. son sending the Greenwave to the day afternoon, sending the Pirate Andi Hillstead eventually State Final. team home early with a loss. broke the scoring drought for the Their opponent in the semi-fi- Pirates with two free throws. But Del Sol vs Elko nals was the Tahoe Truckee Wol- the points still slow coming for The south’s #1 seed Del Sol verines, the second seed from the Photos courtesy of Ryan Anderson See Basketball on page B5 See Roundup on page B2 north. The winner of the game The MVHS Girls Basketball team enters the gym at Reno High School would play at Lawlor Events with enthusiasm before the State Semifinals against Truckee on Thurs- Center on the UNR campus Fri- day.

would spin but not engage the fly- Get Back In Motion! Fishing The Overton Arm wheel. You guessed it: a Bendix spring problem. Bump the Demand the Best! n February 14, my starter with a wrench and Tell your physician or daughter Carolyn it may work. I tapped the Oand her husband starter in the boat and it hospital that you want Mike spent the day on the worked. Overton Arm fishing for Now the question: do Bounce Back stripers. They claim they we head for the boat ramp, Rehabilitation have never been skunked or go fishing? on the Overton Arm. It They said, “Go fish- happens, but not lately. ing!” If you want to catch We caught a nice mess stripers, try the far north of striper in 25 feet of wa- end, using crank bait and/ ter, using crank bait and or anchovies. anchovies. One fish was On Valentines Day, we engagement. caught using an orange peel as Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy had another little chapter around To remove the canopy you some color on the anchovy. noontime. We were fishing in have to crawl out over the motor After two hours of trolling the about 60 feet of water near the and reach down to the very bot- big motor started and we were Glory Hole or as some tom of the motor hous- back at the dock by 2:45 pm. Not Not-for-profit provider would say, “The Hole ing, very close to the wa- a red hot day but nice fish. I have in the Wall.” We were ter, and release the lock made several tests of the starter, marking fish but getting lever. Not an easy job lubricating that “Bendix spring” no strikes. I suggested for someone over 80. on my boat. I feel comfortable in pulling in all the lines That cover is heavy heading out again. and going further north and it took both me and For Valentines day, Carolyn in hopes of catching fish. my daughter to lift it up found me a picture for sale. A That’s when it hap- Loren Brooks and onto the deck of the framed picture of a big fish eating pened. The big motor would not boat. Four wing nuts held the other fish. A bargain $1.00 buy start. This time it was not the flywheel cover. Fortunately tools at a garage sale. Research found battery that was dead. One could were available in the boat. 272 W. Pioneer Blvd. Mesquite, NV 89027 hear the starter whirling but no Now the starter was visible. It See Fishing on page B5 www.highlandmanorofmesquite.com 702-346-7666 B2 • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Moapa Valley PROGRESS Dirt Pig takes 2nd place on asphalt By NICK YAMASHITA Moapa Valley Progress Local dwarf car racer, Stacy Woods, took second place in a race last month in Lake Havasu, AZ. It was the first time Woods had raced on an asphalt track. “ “I had the lead most of the way only to fall into second at the end,” Woods said. Despite being a little upset about losing, Woods was excited for the one who won it: Richie Ab- bott, a good friend and President of the Southern Nevada Dwarf Car Association (SNDCA). Stacy Woods and his wife, Debby Rocco-Woods stand next to the dwarf “Abbott and I try to beat each race car “Dirt Pig.” other every time, being competi- tive, but afterwards we are laugh- learned from it.” his outstanding racing in dirt, was ing and smiling with each other,” Woods posted the fastest time pleased with the success of the Woods said. “I ran a line up high- in the qualifying heats. Woods Highway 95 Race. er and he was lower and passed raved about the Highway 95 “We are definitely coming back me. I should have gone down Speedway in Lake Havasu being here!” he said. “We may even try low and protected the lead, but I a wonderful course for Dwarf Car to come later in the year to anoth- racing. Woods, who has picked up the nickname of “Dirt Pig” for See Dirt Pig on page B5

The Greenwave started out Roundup strong with a 12-9 first quarter. from page B1 But the Indians roared back in the ended its season with a 73-65 loss second, outscoring Churchill Cty. to northern 2nd seed Elko. by four points and taking a close The Indians outscored the lead 23-22. Dragons 22-16 in the first quarter But the Greenwave was far then 19-9 in the second to build a from done. They outscored the 42-25 lead at halftime. Indians 16-9 in the third quarter Del Sol would score 22 in the taking back the lead with a score third quarter to cut the lead to of 38-32. Then the Indians spent 56-47. But they could only break the last quarter in taking back that even on points with the Indians at six-point lead, ending regulation 18-18 in the last quarter for the play with a 42-42 tie and forcing final score. it into an overtime. With the Elko win it was an all Churchill County ended up north final. winning the state title when Eli- jah Jackson made a three-point Elko vs Churchill county. basket just as time ran out in the The state championship overtime, ending the game with a brought two northern teams to- 45-42 score and giving the Elko gether in a nail-biter. Indians another state runner-up trophy.

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Champions maining in the half. from page B1 Instead of taking a knee to run out the time, Moapa tried a halfback pass which on offense.” was intercepted and returned to the twen- This unique mix of talent made it diffi- ty with a couple of seconds remaining in cult for opponents to figure out who to cov- the half. Watson sacked the quarterback as er and what to do, Belcher said. time ran out leaving the Pirates in the lead, This season was only the second time 14-0 at half time. that the Pirates had made it to the play- The Pirates started the second half with 280 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. Overton, NV offs. The first was last year when they were Fairchild throwing an interception. It was beaten by Virgin Valley in the first round intended for Signe Jensen who was run- game. ning a deep out route, when the Virgin Virgin Valley, on the other hand, had Valley defender made a great catch on the made it to the previous three state cham- Pirate sideline. pionship games and lost each time. 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Detached garage and carport. $259,000 as high as she could catching the ball on Valley tossed right, then went into champi- onship formation running the time out and ADDRESS SQ FT BD BATH YEAR ACRES LIST PRICE her finger tips behind a defender. Watson 271 Behmer Dr. 1,152 3 1 3/4 1980 SOLD0.17 $69,990 caught a pass from Fairchild for the extra sending the Pirate sideline into a frenzy. 641 Wagonwheel St. PENDING1,152 3 2 1982 0.19 $73,340 point, 14-0 Moapa Valley. The Pirates finished with 253-yards of 450 Ingram Ave. PENDING1,232 3 2 1998 0.15 $119,000 Andrew intercepted another pass two offense, 133 passing and 120 rushing. Wat- 895 Greasewood Ln. 1,200 1 1 1987 2.41 $120,000 plays later on the Bulldog 39 at midfield. son carried the ball 13 times for 57-yards 1930 Turvey Ave. 720 2 3 1969 2.06 $120,000 768 Lillian Condie Rd. 1,056 2 2 1998 0.17 $160,000 Moapa Valley would move the ball down and a touchdown. She also had 5 recep- 354 Colleen Ct. 1,166 2 2 1997 SOLDCondo $165,000 the field. But the drive ended with the Pi- tions for 35-yards. Andrew caught 4 passes 174 Thomas Ave. 1,082 3 1 3/4 1995 SOLD0.18 $166,000 rates turning the ball over on downs near for 50-yards. Staheli caught 3 passes for 30 130 N. Smythe St. 1,680 3 1 3/4 1993 0.17 $168,000 the one-yard line. including the game winning touchdown. 1015 Ranch Rd. PENDING2,888 5 2 1976 0.69 $176,800 610 Moapa Valley Blvd 1,216 3 2 1965 0.43 $179,900 Backed up to the goal line, Virgin Val- Hill ran the ball 6 times for 39-yards while 585 Cox Ave. 1,299 2 1 3/4 1981 0.16 $184,000 ley didn’t want to give up a safety, so they Fairchild finished with 6 carries for 24 2170 Mescal Vista cir 1,566 3 2 1990 SOLD2.06 $195,000 punted giving the Pirates the ball back at yards. 866 Jackrabbit St. PENDING1,230 3 2 2001 0.08 $197,500 the Pirate 20 yard line with 8 seconds re- 156 Jones St. 1,864 3 2 1941 SOLD0.22 $215,000 671 Ryan Ave. 1,440 3 2 1979 4.00 $218,500 175 Perkins Ave. 1,529 3 1 1948 SOLD0.25 $219,000 1760 State HWY 168 1,188 2 2 1979 2.50 $219,000 1992 Gubler Ave. PENDING2,016 6 1 3/4 1979 0.51 $229,000 320 Thomas Ave PENDING1,438 5 2 2006 0.23 $239,000 3515 Sandy St. PENDING1,296 2 2 1982 0.50 $239,000 736 Weiser Ridge St. 1,550 3 2 2006 SOLD0.18 $240,500 225 Pioneer Rd 1,659 3 NEW 2LISTING 2000 2.18 $259,000 565 Bader Ave. PENDING1,512 3 2 2009 2.39 $265,000 3430 Lyman St. 1,972 2 2 1962 SOLD0.48 $269,000 2090 Liston Ave. 2,118 5 2 2000 SOLD6.85 $274,000 725 Henrie Rd 2,588 4 2 1995 4.11 $285,000 4420 Pinwheel St. 1,728 4 2 1997 2.52 $286,500 1695 Whitmore St. 3,142 4 2 3/4 1988 SOLD3.52 $299,000 1325 Neil Ave. 1,120 2 1 3/4 1971 7.19 $299,000 2225 Airport RD. PENDING2,566 5 3 1986 0.71 $299,000 4720 State HWY 168 B 2,001 3 2 2006 1.84 $314,000 464 Tres Coyotes Ave. 2,058 3 POOL2 2005 0.46 $349,000 1180 Vista View St. 2,024 4 3 1999 2.13 $349,000 330 Perkins Ave. 2,837 3 POOL2 1971 0.27 $364,900 2950 Taylor St. PENDING2,808 5 2 3/4 1979 1.03 $398,500 1389 Red Sage Ln. 2,508 4 2 3/4 2001 0.46 $399,900 4720 State HWY 168 A 2,773 5 POOL4 2006 2.04 $409,000 980 Thom St. 2,872 4 2 1/2 1987 1.96 $410,000 1377 Victory Joy St. 1,834 2 1 3/4 1992 SOLD2.76 $411,000 1588 Heights Dr. 2,618 5 3 1/2 2015 SOLD0.46 $419,000 2434 River View Way 3,117 5 NEW 3LISTING 1/2 2001 0.84 $452,900 975 Carol Ave. PENDING3,148 3 3 3/4 1993 2.10 $460,000 2825 N. Pioneer Rd. PENDING3,085 3 2 1/2 1991 1.15 $469,000 1182 Thomas Bay Cr. 5,649 6 6 2006 SOLD0.51 $540,000 1630 Zubia St. 3,978 6 3 1/2 2002 2.12 $569,000 5355 State HWY 168 2,199 2 1 3/4 1979 SOLD40.00 $695,000 1120 Lou Jean Ave. 2,061 3 3 1/2 2005 5.00 $699,000 4255 State HWY 168 2,318 3 2 1/2 2002 9.92 $750,000 4540 Moapa Valley Bl 6,318 5 POOL5 1997 2.72 $1,099,000 1980 N. Moapa Valley 4,586 4 POOL3 1/2 1993 4.33 $1,100,000 VACANT LAND ADDRESS ACRES PRICE ADDRESS ACRES PRICE Virgin River 3.88 $4,800 Liston PENDING 5.20 $79,000 McDonald Ave. 0.29 SOLD $16,900 1112 Thomas Bay 0.55 $79,900 Wild Horse MesaPANACA, 7.23 NV$30,000 835 Deakin Way. 1.84 $85,000 Spur and Lamar 2.17 $33,500 E. Leona Ave. PENDING 1.04 $82,000 1548 Paintbrush 0.46 SOLD $37,000 Hidden Hollow Cir 1.07 $89,000 440 Whitmore St 0.62 $38,000 Heyer St. 4.33 $99,000 Yamashita & Paul 1.92 SOLD $39,900 Lewis 5.00 $100,000 None 2.06 $40,000 Ishimoto St. 3.88 $118,500 Airport Rd. OWC 1.62 $45,000 N Saddle St. 4.22 $120,000 Sara St. 2.27 $45,400 N Saddle St. 3.94 $120,000 Pinion Pines PIOCHE,5.60 NV $49,000 Randall St. 1.43 $125,000 1910 Jim Haworth REDUCED! 0.48 $52,500 Ramos Ranch 2.30 $139,900 Cram 1.00 SOLD $55,000 Bryner Ave. 4.22 $139,900 Scamp Ave. 1.96 $55,000 Liston 10.00 $144,000 3997 River Hghts 0.58 $55,000 720 Saddle St. OWC 4.20 $150,000 Turvey 2.12 $60,000 Lewis 10.00 $150,000 Pioneer 1.97 $65,000 HWY 168 16.00 $165,000 3704 Mahalo Cir. 0.46 $65,000 HWY 168 19.66 $393,200 Thom 1.96 $65,000 Stewart Hamilton 12 PARCELS 18.66 $395,000 Moapa Valley Bl. 0.64 $75,000 Mills SOLD 8.11 $399,000 775 Don Grady St 3.15 SOLD $75,000 South Lawson Dr. 10.00 $1,000,000

COMMERCIAL/INVESTMENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS PROPERTIES ADDRESS AC PRICE ADDRESS Sq ft PRICE Moapa Valley Blvd. 0.24 $47,000 173 N. Moapa Valley 646 $135,000 2080 Lou St. 7.95 $199,500 309 S. Moapa Valley 2120 $280,000 Magnasite 200.00 $4,900,000 Visit www.cleasmoapavalleyrealty.com 280 N. Moapa Valley Blvd, Suite C; Overton, NV Moapa Valley PROGRESS Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • B5

win,” said Moapa Valley head coach Bran- way through the fourth. 13-points the only Pirate in double figures. Basketball don Jones. “We just couldn’t buy a basket.” Truckee then finished the Pirates with a Emma Cooley led the Wolverine’s with 10 from page B1 The Pirates still struggled in the third seven point run winning the game 38-26. points. Moapa. quarter. They could only score five points In this final game of the season, the Pi- The Pirates finished their season with Truckee held a 12-6 lead by the end of while Truckee went on to build a nine point, rates had only eight field goals on 27 shots. a 22-7 record and the southern regional the first quarter. 23-14, lead to start the fourth quarter. They were 9-15 from the free throw line. championship. The second quarter saw very little scor- Truckee would push the lead to 10 and Truckee was 13-38 shooting and 11-20 Truckee went on to the State finals on ing. But the Wolverine’s still outscored the then 11 before the Pirates’ Emma Humes from the free throw line. Friday against the north’s first seed and Pirates 4-3 in the quarter for a 16-9 lead at scored Moapa Valley’s first three-pointer Senior Kaitlyn Anderson finished with won the championship 54-42. halftime. of the game cutting that lead to eight. “We played good enough defense to Reese cut the lead to six at 27-21 mid-

Fishing fish. The one fish was attempting toeat from page B1 the other fish of almost the same size. Residential Properties When Bud and Junior pulled up to my ADDRESS SQFT BD/BATH ACRES PRICE this to be a print of an ancient work of art place in Overton to show me the two fish 1680 E. Meadow Ave 1530 3/2 1.8 $129,000 by Pieter van der Heyden from the Nether- they had netted, I took a photo. Seeing is 201 Powderhorn Ave 840 3/2 0.17 $ 79,000 believing, so take a look. lands dated 1557. Commercial/Investment Properties That picture brought to mind what actu- That 1557 engraving is now in my col- Visit our website for more listings: ally was discovered in the waters of Lake lection along with the photo of Bud back in ADDRESS ACRES PRICE www.mckessonrealty.com Mead, back in 2008. Bud and Junior saw 2008 (see above). Another chapter in the Moapa Valley Blvd. 0.46 $45,000 E-Mail: [email protected] some action on the surface while fishing. life of Loren C. Vacant Land They came across a fish battling another Keep your lines tight, and your eyes Melody McKesson ADDRESS ACRES PRICE Broker/owner open on the waters of Lake Mead. 0/Norman 0.18 $14,000 Norman 0.18 $14,000 Cell# 702-286-6367 son Orey will be racing alongside him on Norman 0.18 $14,000 Call or Text Dirt Pig 0/Norman 0.36 $15,000 from page B2 March 7 in a Bullhead City, Arizona race, the first race for points in the series. Adelle 0.15 $20,000 er race. We were treated really well, like “This racing world is 100% about fam- 071-17-201-013 1.99 $35,000 Kings. And the fans were amazing!” ily!” Woods’ said. “Whether blood or not, 605 Cooper St. 0.45 $45,000 Dirt Pig is excited. The team is doing we all are family and we help each other. upgrading on camera equipment to record You don’t see as much of people helping the races. Woods’ dwarf car is also getting each other out there, but you definitely see overhauled with a new sleek design in- it here.” cluding the colors of pink, purple, and dark Woods will also be racing in a Nation- grey as well as his infamous nickname on al Event at Yuma, AZ on March 21 which the side in big lettering. will include over 100 cars, sponsored by

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Address Bd Bath Sqft List Price Acres Year Zip Code 430 Ingram Ave. PENDING 2 1 720 55,000 0.15 1967 89040 285 Perkins PENDING 2 2 1128 65,000 0.17 1975 89040 389 Park Blvd. PENDING 3 2 840 75,000 0.49 2004 89001 220 W. Alma Ave 3 1 1520 89,900 0.48 SOLD1962 89040 1983 S Moapa Valley BlvdPENDING 3 2 1440 95,000 4.01 2002 89040 4185 Skyline St 2 2 840 150,000 2.07 1971 89021 1440 Scott Ave 3 2 924 150,000 1.28 1995 89040 741 Cottonwood St PENDING 3 2 1742 160,000 1.17 2001 89001 416 McDonald REDUCED! 3 2 2152 178,000 0.18 1990 89040 1340 Jensen Ave 5 3 2576 179,000 0.39 1985 89021 1344 Jensen Ave 5 3 2576 179,000 0.5 1985 89021 5113 Dry Farm Rd 3 2 1664 187,000 5.03 1983 89017 1420 Tami St PENDING 4 2 1716 255,000 2.11 1990 89040 1200 W. Cottonwood NEW 3 LISTING 2 1344 259,000 10 1985 89040 2060 Gann Ave. REDUCED! 4 3 1633 272,000 0.49 1987 89021 1155 Cottonwood Ave. REDUCED! 3 2 2020 279,000 1.04 1987 89040 479 Corta Ave PENDING 4 2 2015 289,000 0.19 2005 89040 1240 W Cottonwood Ave. 3 1 1152 289,000 8.69 2001 89040 2433 Robison Farm Rd 4 3 1995 365,500 0.78 1995 89021 1530 Valley Home Ct 4 3 2620 378,000 0.48 2019 89021 4236 Mills St. 5 3 2711 439,000 2.5 SOLD1993 89021 3757 River Heights Ln 4 4 4068 528,240 0.6 2008 89021 2175 Mateuse St. PENDING 3 3 2527 599,900 4.9 2003 89021 1070 W Cottonwood Ave 5 4 4420 1,100,000 7.32 1997 89040 VACANT LAND & COMMERCIAL LISTINGS FEATURED LISTING! E Gadianton Ave - Offered at $39,900. Great flat lot, ready to build! On hill, not in a flood zone. Utilities nearby at corner of Gadianton & Omer. 2 sides already fenced by neighboring properties. Open BLM land borders West side of property. GPS = Lat 36.698105, Lon -114.601480 Call for more infomation & to make your appointment today! Address List Price Acres Zip Address List Price Acres Zip Mormon Mesa 1,500 1.0 89040 Lou St 68,500 2.07 89021 Mormon Mesa 1,500 1.0 89040 1352 Red Sage Ln 75,000 0.59 89021 Virgin River 2,500 5.0 89040 West Jensen Ave 80,000 BACK 1.78 ON MARKET 89040 Mormon Mesa 4,500 3.0 89040 785 N. Henrie Rd. 83,000 SOLD 4.91 89025 Off Oliver St 10,000 0.1 89040 Off Wells Ave 85,000 PENDING 2.04 89021 Virgin River 10,000PENDING 10.0 89040 Liston Ave 95,000 2.00 89021 Virgin River 15,000 10.0 89040 S Moapa Valley Bl 95,000 5.89 89040 Mormon Mesa 15,000SOLD 2.0 89040 Moapa Valley Bl 95,000 2.69 89040 Bryner Ave 19,000 0.88 89040 Paul Ave & Tami St 99,000 2.06 89021 Virgin River 20,000 20.0 89040 Skyline St 100,000 4.68 89021 Muddy River Access 39,000 20.0 89040 Skyline St 119,000 5 89021 E Gadianton Av 39,900 1.86 89025 Curohee St/Damon 120,000NEW 9.29 LISTING 89025 Wittwer Ave 40,000 1.10 89021 N Curohee St 120,000NEW LISTING 9 89025 280 Pat Ave. 45,000 2.0 89040 Damon Ave/Hiko St 120,000NEW 9.43 LISTING 89025 1340 Jensen Av 45,000 0.48 89021 Hiko St 120,000NEW 9.13 LISTING 89025 Off Jensen Av 45,000 0.88 89021 Willow Ave 150,000 10 89040 Navajo Av 47,000 0.71 89021 Willow Ave & Deer 150,000 10 89040 Liston Ave. & Ash St. 47,500 2.05 89021 Diane Ave 150,000 10 89040 W Turvey Ave 47,500 1.93 89025 Diane Ave & Deer 150,000 10 89040 Frehner&Yamashita 50,000 1.91 89021 289 S. MV Blvd 175,000 0.47 89040 N Yamashita St 50,000 1.91 89021 Moapa Valley Bl 189,000 13.71 89040 Skyline St 50,000 1.00 89021 Buckhorn Ranch Rd 255,000 SOLD 12.97 89001 Mormon Mesa 59,000 80.0 89040 Jensen Av 270,000 7.98 89021 Off Paiute St 60,000SOLD 0.88 89021 Cooper St 285,000 7.26 89040 Cram & Yamashita 60,000 1.91 89021 123 S Moapa Valley 290,000 0.37 89040 St. Joseph St 64,500SOLD 2.12 89021 www.foremostrealtynv.com (702) 398-7000 2885 N. Moapa Valley Blvd. Logandale, NV 89021 B6 • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Moapa Valley PROGRESS

ment and we appreciate her.” cess of the annual Golf Fore Kids Mesquite awards three exemplary residents The recipient of the 2019 Dis- fundraiser. tinguished Citizen of the Year “It is an honor to call him my award was presented for Geno friend,” said Litman of Withelder. Withelder who passed away in “This year when I toss out the January this year. baseball to start little league play Withhelder served on the Mes- it will be to Geno. God bless him, quite City Council from 2009- he’s living the dream.” 2018. He was heavily involved in Accepting the award last week the founding of the Virgin Valley for Withelder was his wife Bar- Little League organization and bara. The City of Mesquite presented three 2019 awards last week. The first (left), was the Volunteer of the Year also with the popularity and suc- award which went posthumously to Charles Hospadura, accepted by his wife Shari. The second (center) was Employee of the Year presented to Teresa Leal Flores. The third was the Distinguished Citizen of the GOLD AND SILVER GOLD AND SILVER Year award which went posthumously to Geno Withelder, accepted by his wife Barbara. By VERNON ROBISON years as a volunteer instructor of this town so much,” Shari said of I buy all coin and self defense for the City of Mes- her husband. “I can’t believe we Moapa Valley Progress quite Athletics and Leisure Ser- are lucky enough to live in a place currency collections, Three exemplary Mesquite res- vices Department. He also vol- like this.” idents were recognized last week unteered as lead facilitator for the Next the 2019 Mesquite Em- including unwanted gold and silver. during a special ceremony held at Alcoholics Anonymous program ployee of the Year award went to Don’t hassle with Las Vegas traffic or pawn shop prices. the Mesquite City Council meet- in the community. Teresa Leal Flores. ing on Tuesday, Feb. 25. “Charles wanted to give back The award was presented by First off, the 2019 Volunteer to the community as much as it Mesquite Police Dept. Deputy I pay TOP DOLLAR. of the Year award was presented gave to him,” said Mayor Al Lit- Chief Scott Taylor. “We are so posthumously to Charles Ho- man during the presentation. “His fortunate to have Theresa with spadura who passed away last desire was truly to help others.” us,” Taylor said. “She is one of Will meet at your location or a public place. summer. Accepting the award was Ho- the first faces that people see Hospadura worked for many- spadura’s wife Shari. “He loved when they come to the depart- Call Jeff 702-592-1166

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METAL BUILDINGS AVAILABLE Call today or come in to our office in Logandale. Moapa Valley P ROGRESS 702-397-6246 702-398-7625 2885 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Logandale Moapa Valley PROGRESS Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • B7 Mesquite Fine Arts Center Mesquite to host OHV registration dates By NICK YAMASHITA Mesquite Police Department will The location of the registration features student art be present to answer questions events will be at the Mesquite Moapa Valley Progress and help residents and visitors get Detention Center Parking Lot at said. “It their all-terrain Off-Highway Ve- 500 Hillside Drive in Mesquite. gives The Mesquite Police Depart- hicles fully registered. The Mesquite Detention Center them ment will be holding OHV Reg- The events will be on Saturday, is across the street from Pioneer gratifi- istration on the first two Satur- March 7 and Saturday, March 14 Park and ball fields. cation of days during the month of March. from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. All Attendees should remember to accom- Representatives of the Nevada paperwork will be provided by bring the following items to regis- plishment Department of Motor Vehicles the DMV and the MPD will be ter an OHV: 1) The vehicle itself by meet- along with representatives of the present to do VIN inspections. for inspections including the VIN ing that deadline and hav- ing their Church Directory work on We believe in God the Eternal VVHS Art Teacher Tyler Roylance, with his young son Joa- the wall Father; and in his Son, Jesus Christ; and in the Holy Ghost. quin show off student artwork at the Mesquite Fine Arts and being (Articles of Faith 1:4) Center last week. awarded for it.” MESQUITE LUTHERAN CHURCH Where do I come from? • Why am I here? By NICK YAMASHITA The students of Virgin Valley Worship Service-10 am * Bible Study-8:30 am Where am I going? Moapa Valley Progress High School selected the theme of cartoons for their artwork this Local Contact: Art DeBerard (702)398-3833 Have you ever asked questions like these? To learn about God’s Plan of Happiness for you, call... year. The Mesquite Fine Arts Cen- Rev. David Constien, Pastor “We planned together, worked Logandale: 702-677-5379 Moapa: 702-265-9535 (English/Spanish) ter at 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. has together and succeeded togeth- Childcare Center (702)346-5811 450 Turtleback Rd. Overton: 702-677-7340 Mesquite: 435-256-1380 its annual Student Art Show cur- er,” Roylance said, expressing his (702) 346-3954 Mesquite, Nevada 89027 or visit www.mormon.org rently on display. The exhibit has satisfaction of the exhibit and his been ongoing for all of Febru- students’ work. St. John’s Catholic Church ary and will continue well into The show will be closing on March. Saturday, March 14 with a Stu- Mass is celebrated at 2955 St. Joseph Street The stars of the show are dent Artist Luncheon hosted by Sunday at 12:00 p.m. the local students of seven area the Virgin Valley Artists Associ- Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. schools including Virgin Valley ation. The luncheon will be held O sing to the Lord a new song, High School, Beaver Dam High at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center for he has done marvelous things. School, Beaver Dam Middle from 1-3 p.m. Psalm 98:1 School, Beaver Dam Elementa- “We will be announcing the Father Blaise Baran ry, Virgin Valley Elementary, JL winners of the show and giving Bowler Elementary and Gate- out other awards,” Jensen said. 702-398-3998 way Christian Academy. Charles Jensen expressed appreciation Hughes Middle School did not the schools’ participation. “We, Lake Mead Baptist Church participate as they have been busy as a non-profit organization, give preparing for state mandated test- 725 N. Moapa Valley Blvd schools art supplies and money PASTOR MITCHELL TOBLER ing. for art programs at all the local All Are Welcome! “This art show has been go- schools,” Jensen said. “We hope ing on for many years, at least to keep art in the schools even Sunday School AM 9:30 AM before 2007,” said Jan Jensen, though they have been reduced Sunday Worship 10:45 AM Virgin Valley Artist Association greatly.” Sunday PM Worship 5:30 PM Secretary and exhibit coordinator. “This art exhibit is a great way Wednesday Night Prayer 6:30 PM “This is a great opportunity for to keep art going especially in the Sermons available online at www.lakemeadbaptist.org students.” A Southern Baptist Church Contact info - 702-397-2496 schools,” Jensen added. Email: [email protected] The schools each had two Besides art supplies donated to weeks to display their artwork as the schools, the Virgin Valley Art- MOAPA CHRISTIAN CHURCH they rotated them out every two We’ll help your business to ists Association gives out schol- A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH weeks. Two schools had artwork arships every year to high school on display during each two week Blossom! LOCATED ONTHE MOAPA INDIAN RESERVATION graduates and college students. Glendale and Highway 168 past turn off for HiddenValley. period. There will be a raffle of artwork, We can customize a Tyler Roylance, art teacher at gift cards and more to help raise Virgin Valley High School, was specially-priced SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 AM money for those scholarships on advertising package proud of the opportunity for his March 21. Adult Sunday School 10:00 am students to display their work. just for your Children’s Sunday School 11:00 am For more information about the business. 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