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ELECTIONS Races set for city council, water district

By Barbara Ellestad election effort when she ran again in 2016. Ramaker also MLN ran unsuccessfully for city council in 2013. She is cur- rently president of the Virgin Valley Democratic Club. After a two-week filing period ended on March 16, Mercer is new to the political scene in Mesquite. She eight people filed for three seats on the Mesquite City initially filed for Seat 4 but switched to Seat 1 at the end Council and three people filed for two seats on the Vir- of the filing period. gin Valley Water District. Incumbent City Councilman Rich Green did not run However, only two of the three city council seats will for re-election this year leaving his Seat 4 open to three appear on the June primary ballot. Election laws require people who have not held elected office before—Annie at least two but only two names appear on the general Black, Karen Fielding and Chuck Kruder. election ballot in November. Since only two people filed Ballweg Green Withelder Kruder ran unsuccessfully for city council in 2013. He for Seat 3, that race will not appear on the June ballot. is employed at Smith’s Food. Fielding is a local real es- The other two seats, 1 and 4 had three candidates each, Those filing for Seat 1 on the city council were incum- tate agent and was active in the Mesquite Chamber of therefore, those races will appear on the June ballot bent Geno Withelder, Sandra Ramaker and L. Kay Mer- Commerce in past years. Black is also a real estate agent with the top two vote-getters moving on to the general cer. Withelder was first election to the council in 2009. in Mesquite and is president of the Mesquite Republi- election. He was re-elected in 2013. If he wins the seat again, it can Women. All three candidates who filed for the Virgin Valley will be his last term. Incumbent David Ballweg had only one person, Water District will automatically advance to the general Ramaker was first elected to the Virgin Valley Water George Gault, file against him for his Seat 3. Ballweg election in November with the top two vote-getters tak- District Board of Directors in 2010. She was re-elected ing the seats. to a two-year term in 2014. She was defeated in her re- > See ELECTIONS, Page 5A mojave county Bravo, VVHS Musical! Search continues for missing couple

By Teri Nehrenz MLN

Susan and Jerry McFalls family mem- bers, neighbors, concerned friends, vol- unteers and Fugitive Recovery Experts all concur that they feel as if the Mohave County Sheriff’s Officers either don’t care or are too incompetent to handle the Desert Springs missing couple case; they even think it may be a little of both. Community members are outraged at their lack of attention to the case and wonder if the sheriff’s office has the same enthusiasm for every case they work. They’re even talking about revisit- ing their past decisions when attending the voting booths in the future. After Mohave County concluded its initial investigation of the McFalls’ property, they haven’t gone back unless called. A new investigator on the case, Submitted photo David Bounsall, feels that crucial evi- The Virgin Valley High School theatre and music students staged a gigantic production of “High School Musical” this past dence has been overlooked. week. The audience had lots to cheer for as the huge cast sang and danced its way through a delightful rendition of the Disney favorite. Using double-casting to cover each of the exhaustive lead roles during the four-night run, the troupe > See MISSING, Page 6A “Bopped to the Top” with energy and style. Watch for future VVHS performances.

MESQUITE SENIOR GAMES A stroll down memory lane By Teri Nehrenz MLN both young and old, with tales of histori- cal buildings, sites and family histories A small but diverse group of citizens, with knowledge gained from historical wishing to enhance their knowledge and books, newspapers, family members cultural beginnings of the city they call and word of mouth. home, took a stoll down memory lane Rylander loves the Historical Walk with the Mesquite Senior Games Histori- being a part of the MSGs. “The walk- cal Walking Tour on Saturday, March 17; ing tour is such a wonderfully relaxing some even wore green. You didn’t need and enjoyable way to learn the history to be a senior to enjoy indulging in this of your town,” Rylander said. “I really one particular MSG event wish more people would take advantage MSG is under the leadership of Execu- of this event in the future; the tour is not tive Director Terri Rylander and spon- just informative its great exercise on a sored by Mesquite Gaming. beautiful day. It’s an especially wonder- Teri Nehrenz The tour this year was led by Virgin ful event for a ‘family day’ activity.” Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Director Elspeth Kuta leads the way and the talks Valley Heritage Museum Director El- in the Mesquite Senior Games Historical Walking Tour on Saturday, March 17. speth Kuta, who entertained the tourists, > See WALKING, Page 2A Get your daily news in our newsletter! Sign up at MesquiteLocalNews.com 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of March 22, 2018

You can take the historical Walking walking tour on your own, continued from Page 1A if you have the time, you’ll The historical tour took the partici- love the story; the history pants to 24 stops along the walking of Mesquite is rich and route beginning at City Hall, which is the site of the former home of settler interesting. Walter Hughes and ended at the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. The museum’s a map, provided at the museum, gives structure, listed in the National Register plenty of historical information. The of Historical Places, is only one of two Virgin Valley Heritage Museum is lo- known buildings that is a surviving ex- cated at 35 W. Mesquite Blvd. Muse- ample of National Youth Administration um hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday projects in the state of Nevada. through Saturday. The original purpose of the museum Check out the museum for the exten- Submitted photo was to serve the community as a library sive list of activities that will enhance Riders enjoyed sunshine and scenery on the Citizen’s Class (35 mile), Metric and museum which it did for about a year your knowledge of the history of the Vir- Century (65 mile), and Top of The Hill (90 mile) as they looped through Mesquite before being converted into the areas first gin Valley and give you a hands-on ex- and parts of the Arizona Strip during the Mesquite Madness cycling event on hospital. The museum lies on the ground perience of what it was like for the early Saturday, March 17. of the Old Spanish Trail site 31 and Virgin settlers. Valley State Historical Site 56. For more information on activities, The tour ended at the museum with donations or how you can become in- a catered lunch; participants ate under volved, contact Elspeth Kuta at 702-346- Cyclists converge on Mesquite shade canopies in the museum gardens. 5705 or visit their Facebook page: face- You can take the historical walking book.com/MesquiteNVMuseum. By Teri Nehrenz frozen for the Utah riders, Mesquite is tour on your own, if you have the time, For more information on the MSG and MLN basking in sunshine and warmer tem- you’ll love the story; the history of Mes- how you can register for the tour next peratures, giving cycle enthusiasts per- quite is rich and interesting. year visit their web site at www.mesqui- There’s no limit to the amount of activ- fect riding conditions without the outra- Placards mark the historical sites and teseniorgames.org. ity you’ll see on any given day in Mes- geously crazy traffic most find in bigger quite especially when the town is a huge cities. draw for sports enthusiasts and active Riders enjoyed sunshine and scenery seniors. Residents expect that with the on the Citizen’s Class (35 mile), Metric onslaught of tourists there is also an in- Century (65 mile), and Top of The Hill crease of traffic which leads to some ve- (90 mile) as they looped through Mes- hicular challenges. quite and parts of the Arizona Strip. The Andrew Bird On St. Patty’s Day residents experi- Metric Century and Top of The Hill also Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care enced a slightly different type of traffic allowed riders to experience nature’s full challenge when 500 bikers took off for splendor as they cycled past the nearly and Life Insurance their first ride of the season. pristine Mohave Desert Preserves along 702-346-7025 | www.investment-pros.net Cyclists got their riding legs ready and Old Highway 91. 355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. C-80, Mesquite NV 89027 joined the gang for a tough bike ride. The Motorists may have had a challeng- event sold out fast and cycle enthusiast ing day dodging other traffic along with hit the highway on Saturday, March 17, the cyclists but signs clearly marked the for Mesquite Madness sponsored by route to let drivers beware. Ride Southern Utah and Redd Rock Bi- Rest stops along the route provided Looking for your APRIL 17TH cycle Co. located in St. George, Utah. plenty of nourishment and hydration This year the cycling event coordina- for the participants and volunteers were WILL BE HERE tors added a different game and includ- kept busy replenishing the supplies. Ev- ed prizes at every rest stop; the riders ery participant received a custom Mes- SOON... that made it to the top of Utah hill got the quite Madness event medal and t-shirt Get Your Maximum Deductions! big prizes. with registration. For more information ? Mesquite Madness takes advantage of on Mesquite Madness you can follow Bob’s Tax Service mild temperatures that Mesquite offers their Facebook page: https://www.face- TAXES WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH in the spring. When other places are still book.com/events/1978322735717827/. How Well Do YOU Know Your Tax Preparer? (Formerly “Dee’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service”) IRS has a new listing of registered tax preparers in your zip code. Go to: www.IRS.gov/tools. 702-346-5692 Bob Dudley, Enrolled Agent | 12 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. 108, Unit 7 | Mesquite

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Editor’s note: The following was tak- mandatory reporter wanting to make a March 11-17 Flores, Edgar en from the pages of the Mesquite Police report of a possible sexual assault on an Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police Mesquite Department blotter from March 11-16. elderly client. Department. Disclaimer: These names 3/16/18 Hit & Run: Officers responded to a were reported in the Mesquite Police De- Contempt of court March 11 West Pioneer Boulevard business ref- partment’s arrest report released March Theft from vehicle: Report was tak- erence a hit and run accident on private 19. Persons should be presumed inno- Gleeson, Bryse J en for license plates taken off a parked property. cent until convicted in a court of law. Mesquite vehicle. Traffic accident w/o injury: Officer DUI Recovered stolen vehicle: Officers responded to a two car collision, without Allred, Tyler L Fictitious plate/title on vehicle completed a report for a recovered trail- injuries. St. George, UT No driver’s license in Possession er. Theft from vehicle: Officers re- 3/13/18 Battery on person: Officers -re sponded to the Mesquite Police Depart- Loitering for drug related activity Gonzales, Amanda F sponded to a Riverside Road residence ment reference a report of theft from a Mesquite reference a battery. Upon arrival, offi- vehicle. Beard, Robert S 3/12/18 cers determined a battery had occurred. Fraud: A fraud investigation which is Mesquite Failure to appear x2 The victim requested to sign a citation being conducted in Saint George, Utah, 3/13/18 3/14/18 against the offenders. The offenders has involvement in Mesquite. The in- Parole violation Jail housing agreement were located and issued citations for bat- vestigation is being forward to ISD for tery. further investigation involving incidents Male juvenile offender Guttke, Jeanne M Suspicious vehicle: Officers re- which occurred in Mesquite. Mesquite Littlefield, AZ sponded to a North Sandhill Boulevard 3/13/18 3/14/18 business for a report of a person doing March 13 Truancy Jail housing agreement something in the back of a trailer after Runaway juvenile: An officer re- closing hours. Upon arrival there was sponded to a residence reference a run- Female juvenile offender Hendrix, Edgar J no one around. It did appear as if some- away juvenile. Mesquite Central, UT one went through the waste tires which Suspicious person: Responded to 3/12/18 3/16/18 are kept in a white trailer either for trash report of suspected narcotics hidden Battery Possession of controlled substance or recycle. It was undetermined if any in the bushes outside a West Mesquite waste tires were taken. These tires were Boulevard casino. Officer recovered Female juvenile offender Hoover, Beth A not locked in the trailer. items which were logged into evidence. Mesquite Scenic, AZ Intoxicated person: Officers re- Controlled substance problem: 3/12/18 3/15/18 sponded to a West Mesquite Boulevard Officers and Detectives responded to a Battery Failure to appear casino for a patron who was fighting West Mesquite Boulevard casino for a with security. Upon arrival, Officers possible overdose. Five suspects arrest- Castaneda, Santino P Huddleston, Jarrett M observed a intoxicated male causing a ed on drug related charges. San Diego, CA St. George, UT scene and fighting with security. The Property damage, non –vandalism: 3/15/18 3/13/18 male was removed from the casino. An officer responded to a Hacienda Way Jail housing agreement Loitering for drug related activity Stolen vehicle: Officer received a -re residence in reference to vandalism. port of a stolen vehicle. The investigation Traffic stop: Officer stopped vehicle Cortes, Kevin E Huerta, Anthony J is ongoing. for speed in a school zone. Driver was Mesquite Overton arrested for driving while D/L 3/13/18 3/11/18 March 12 Hit & Run: Officer responded to a hit Drive w/suspended driver’s license Battery Weapon offense: Officers responded and run traffic accident. Suspect vehicle/ Trespassing to a report of a gun shot in the parking driver was located and cited. Accident Dixson, Devon M Disturbing the peace/fighting lot of an East Pioneer Boulevard casino. report was completed. Blackfoot, ID There were no additional witnesses or 3/15/18 Male juvenile offender evidence it had occurred. The RP was March 14 Possession of stolen property woken up by an intoxicated patron Fraud: Officer responded to the lobby > See ARREST, Page 5A knocking on the wrong hotel door. The of the police department for a report of RP went back to sleep when he heard a possible fraud. Citizen reported that what appeared to be a gun shot. their credit report showed fraudulent Wanted person: Officer arrested one accounts and needed a police report to female for warrants. dispute the accounts. Domestic trouble: Officers respond- Minor gambling: Officers responded Thank You ed to an East Sierra Vista Circle resi- to a West Mesquite Boulevard casino dence in reference to a domestic dispute. > See BLOTTER, Page 5A Sexual assault: Officer spoke with a For Reading ARIZONA LOTTERY Police calls Medical emergency 1 Drive a Little & Get a Lotto Many calls that the Police Department Mental person 1 MESQUITE Pick-up Your Favorite Lotto Tickets today! receives are not always included in the Minor possessing/Consuming 1 LOCAL NEWS blotter, as they are under investigation or Miscellaneous CAD call record 7 Store: 928-347-5589 • Bar: 928-347-5492 a synopsis is not received. 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Cloudy made clear Trump administration terry donnelly settles suit over habitat rules nglish. What a language! commentary Words come and go and some even change meaning. The he Trump administration flavor of language today is sion. The 17th was revised in 1992 after has settled a lawsuit filed by Edifferent from eras past. If language being in effect since 1913. Nevada and 19 other states over were a meal, the usage of the 18th Way back in 1789 the word “Militia” Obama administration rules century, the language of the Constitu- (note the capital M still being used for Tthat sweepingly redefined what con- tion, would be plated and served five nouns from our Germanic language stituted critical habitat for endangered course dining, while language today roots) had a definite and standard species and has agreed to rewrite those is more akin to take-out Chinese meaning. Militias were a group of rules. thomas mitchell scooped from boxes. citizen soldiers who were enlisted The suit, filed in November 2016 commentary Usage contrasts are stark within the within every state to serve as protec- against various federal land agencies, ac- constitutional amendments that have tors of our country from invaders cused the federal bureaucrats of essen- been written over time. If we read domestic or foreign. There was no tially rewriting the Endangered Species huge costs for private landowners and the Bill of Rights, written in 1789, we confusion because state militias were Act of 1973 (ESA) to give themselves small businesses who must go to the find ourselves plodding along, read- the only official army in the country. potential veto power over any use what- expense of obtaining federal permits in ing and rereading trying to be sure The national army was, for the most soever on every square foot of rural land, order to make even minor modifications we’re understanding the “thereofs”, part, disbanded after the Revolution- public or private, in the country. to their own property. Permits could be the “whereins”, and phrases like ary War due to fear by some that a Though the ESA gives the U.S. denied under rules that were obviously “twice put in jeopardy.” Those are all strong government run military could Fish and Wildlife Service authority arbitrary, capricious and onerous. still meaningful, but do not share a be used tyrannically over citizens, to protect “critical habitat” occupied Arkansas Attorney General Leslie cadence with today’s language. If we and conversely by others who feared, by endangered or threatened species, Rutledge commented on the settlement skip to Amendments 17-27, the last due to poor treatment showered on the rewritten rules redefined “critical and said, “Our wildlife must be protect- ten, all written in the 20th century, soldiers by the government–like not habitat” to include land currently unoc- ed for future generations, but it is com- the reading makes for more easily ac- paying them–the army could exercise cupied by those species but just might pletely unreasonable to give the federal cessed comprehension. “The right of a coup d’état. There was conflict of someday, in someway, somehow — as government broad authority to restrict citizens of the United States to vote … thought even then, but the result was a result of global warming or a meteor land usage just because bureaucrats in shall not be denied …”–easy-peasy. 13 state militias to serve when needed. strike, perhaps — later become “critical D.C. think an animal might, possibly, If we were to randomly select an early Slowly, a national army grew, es- habitat.” one day inhabit that land — even if that amendment to consider for revision–oh, pecially after the Civil War. Citizen Those rules gave federal agents the land does not have features necessary let’s say maybe the Second Amend- militias were replaced by the stand- power to block or alter any activity — for its survival. These rules are a clear ment–we could find ways to modernize ing military as a primary force for grazing, farming, buildings, mining, example of an Obama-era overreach the language and make the meaning defense. Since 1636, “National Guard” recreation, roads, fences, pipelines, that must be changed to protect the more fit for 21st century consumption. and “militia” were synonyms until ditches, power lines, irrigation, oil and rights of land owners and the States.” There is precedent for amendment revi- Congress took control of the National gas exploration — that might somehow Alabama Attorney General Steve Guard through the National Defense adversely affect a potential habitat for Marshall noted Congress had purpose- Act of 1916. The Act called for the certain protected rodents, minnows, fully set a stricter standard for land not name change, making the state-run bugs, birds, reptiles, beasts and weeds. occupied by endangered species, saying militias obsolete in favor of the, now The settlement, reached this past the Obama administration rules vio- Mesquite federally managed, National Guard. week, requires the federal land agencies lated the intent of Congress and defied Local News Law the Second Amendment cre- to submit revised rules for public re- common sense. ated has been replaced by statute–the view within 60 days. The states reserve “These rules even allowed the fed- Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media LLC 1916 Defense Act. Therefore, to be the right to file another lawsuit if the eral government to prevent activities it accurate the first words of the amend- new rules are unsatisfactory. decided could adversely affect habitat Publisher ment should be revised to read: “I commend the federal government features that do not actually exist,” Mar- Kirk Kern “A government regulated National for agreeing to reconsider rules created shall said. “For example, as the States [email protected] Guard, being necessary to the security in the previous administration that noted in their complaint, the federal Advertising sales of a free state …” That is the law today, could have severely restricted prop- government ‘could declare desert as Sandi Boyce making the rest of the amendment erty owners’ use of their own land,” critical habitat for fish and then prevent [email protected] about keeping and bearing arms moot said Nevada Attorney General Adam the construction of a highway through 801-661-5686 and in need of its own consideration if Laxalt, who joined the suit, which was desert lands, under the theory that it Advertising coordinator private citizen gun ownership is to be filed in Alabama. “If this federal land would prevent the future formation of a Pam Mulligan addressed at all in the Constitution. grab had been implemented, the fed- stream that might one day support the [email protected] To further conflict, the word militia eral government could have expanded species.’” Staff has evolved into two distinct mean- critical habitat designations to include Of course, the self-styled environ- Barbara Ellestad (city council) ings. One is the original, and obsolete entire states. I am proud of the result of mentalists don’t want any changes. An Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) meaning from the Second Amend- our joint efforts to protect Nevada land attorney for the Center for Biological Lou Martin (Sports) ment–a citizen band in support of the from burdensome and unconstitutional Diversity told E&E News in an email, Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) national army. The other definition federal overreach.” “We’ll be taking a close look at the [email protected] for militia, in common use today, is That overreach flew in the face of the revised rules and are likely to challenge 12 W. Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 an armed aggressor and enemy of the ESA’s requirement that “critical habitat them if we identify any departure from Mesquite NV 89027 government. Modern supremacist shall not include the entire geographi- the Endangered Species Act’s require- groups have formed militias that band cal area which can be occupied by the ment that the agencies protect habitats (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: (888) 241-8172 together prepared to fight against any threatened or endangered species,” essential for species recovery.” [email protected] perceived tyranny foisted by the U.S. except in a circumstance determined by In addition to Nevada, other states government. Therefore, any modern the secretary of the Interior. participating in this settlement include: reading of the Second Amendment, as Opponents of the rules said they Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, it is written, gives the impression the impermissibly relied on hope and base Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, speculation. > See DONNELLY, Page 5A The lawsuit also said the rules create > See MITCHELL, Page 5A The Week of March 22, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A

who was appointed to fill a vacancy on choices, they likely would have. Elections the board when Robert “Bubba” Smith Donnelly There is another sanctioned remedy continued from Page 1A resigned in June 2016, is running for a continued from Page 4A beyond revision to the obsolete and four-year term. Two newcomers are also confusion riddled Second Amend- was first elected to a two-year term in running for the vacant seats—John Bur- ment. We could go the 21st Amend- 2016. He serves on the Mesquite Cham- rows and Jere Walker. Constitution is calling for a band of ment route and completely repeal the ber of Commerce Board of Directors. Shawn Hughes is challenging incum- armed insurgents against the govern- Second, like we did with prohibition. While Gault has not run for political bent Mesquite Constable Duane Thur- ment. Today’s self-appointed, suprem- That way the Second would still be office before, he has been very active ston for a four-year term. acist militias that hide out in camps part of the Constitution, just invalid in in the local community. He and Ball- Incumbent Justice of the Peace for in wilderness areas do so explicitly modern applications. Then we could weg were two of three founders of the Bunkerville Darryll Dodenbier is facing to avoid being “well regulated.” 240 rely on the 10th Amendment, like we Mesquite Regional Business econom- challenger Brian Haviland for a six-year years of language evolution have made did licensing alcohol manufacture and ic development organization. Gault term. the entire amendment hazy. sale after the repeal of the Volstead also helped found Mesquite Works Several elected officials did not face Also, what wouldn’t be clear to the Act. Because militia and arms would and Mesquite Opportunity Regional any opponents in their re-election bid fine folks who wrote the amendment, no longer be enumerated, states and Fund. and therefore automatically win their is the evolution of “arms” (or Arms) people decide the legality of gun own- This year marks the first election in office. over the years. When they were writ- ership in this country with full knowl- which candidates must declare for a State Assemblyman, District 19, Chris ing the choice was pretty much a one- edge of what is available. particular seat rather than running at Edwards will automatically return to shot pistol or a one-shot musket. The There, we’ve fixed the ambiguities of large. Seat numbers do not limit the geo- the Nevada State Legislature for his Founding Fathers would be agog over the Second Amendment. Let’s move graphic area of representation like ward third two-year term, representing Mes- what “arms” have become. on to the Third. It’s been ages since numbers do. Rather, it limits the candi- quite, Bunkerville, and the Moapa Val- The Constitution is rife with com- any army Colonel has tried to require dates to running against a particular in- ley region. promises and limitations–there’s the me to quarter a soldier in my house … dividual rather than a whole group. All VVWD Board representative from three-fifths of a person compromise, seats carry a four-year term that expires Bunkerville Rich Bowler will continue and the whole system of a bicameral Terry Donnelly is a retired teacher now living in in 2022. his third four-year term. Overton Power Congress for example. The Founding Mesquite. He taught in public schools in Kentucky, Two Mesquite representative seats on District representatives from Mesquite, Fathers were careful with what they Michigan, and Colorado. He was an adjunct faculty the Virgin Valley Water District Board Doug Waite, and Bunkerville’s Robert were writing, so to say that if they had member instructing teachers and teacher trainees of Directors will appear on the general Bunker will serve four more years. Cur- had a chance to limit the type of gun at Michigan State University, University of Colorado, election ballot in November. Incumbent rent Mesquite Justice of the Peace Ryan available to citizens, from hundreds of and Adams State College in Colorado. Barbara Ellestad chose not to run for re- Toone was unopposed and will serve election when her four-year term ends another six-year term. Bunkerville Con- in December. stable Erik Laub will serve another four- Current board member Ben Davis, year term.

return on investment has been practi- Mitchell cally nil. Only 1 percent of listed species continued from Page 4A have ever recovered sufficiently to be ed to the Mesquite Recreation Cen- delisted, despite the law’s huge impact Blotter ter to pick up a bicycle that had been Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebras- on economic endeavors. Hopefully, the continued from Page 3A left on property for approximately 2 ka, New Mexico, North Dakota, South rewritten rules will lessen the impact. weeks. The bicycle was booked into Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Wiscon- safekeeping at the Mesquite Detention sin and Wyoming. Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper colum- reference a minor gambling. One male Center. Over the 45 years since the passage nist. You may email him at [email protected]. He was cited and released. Hit & Run: Officers responded to a of the Endangered Species Act the also blogs at http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. Sexual assault: An officer was con- Turtleback Road church to take a re- tacted for a report of a possible sexual port of a hit and run that occurred in the assault. The investigation is ongoing. church parking lot. Civil matter: Officers took a report from a male concerning property that March 16 Dr. Robert D. Hillstead, O.D.Optometrist was pawned locally. Traffic accident w/o injury: Officer Shaun D. Rich ABOC/NCLEC completed a report of an accident with Nevada Licensed Optician March 15 no injuries. Theft from vehicle: Officer respond- Theft from vehicle: Officer complet- ed to a report of a theft from vehicle and ed a theft from motor vehicle report. took a report. Theft: An officer responded to a Color Your World! Suspicious vehicle: An officer locat- Grayce Drive residence for a report of a Now offering glasses for the color blind ed a vehicle which had been abandoned stolen skateboard. The investigation is on the roadway. The vehicle was im- ongoing. 702-346-1994 Irish Eyes pounded and towed from the scene. Person on foot: Officers made con- precisioneyecare4u.com Agency assistance: Officer respond- tact with a local female who was a sus- e Smiling ed to an agency assist call at a local resi- pect in a stolen vehicle incident. One fe- Now located in the Oasis Professional Park Are dence with Mesquite paramedics. A re- male was taken into custody. 840 PINNACLE COURT | BLDG. 11 | STE. 102 | MESQUITE port was taken for a deceased female. Burglary: Officer completed a bur- Theft: Officer responded to a theft glary report on Hagens Aly. call at a North Yucca Street gymnasium. Controlled substance problem: An Suspect was located and arrested for officer conducted a traffic stop and ob- possession of stolen property along with served signs of illegal activity. Approxi- other violations stemming from a sepa- mately 1 pound of marijuana was located rate incident. in the vehicle. The male driver was ar- Burglary: Officers responded to a call rested. of a male subject with a gun. After inves- tigation one male subject was taken into March 17 custody for burglary, theft and trespass DUI: The officer conducted a traffic charges. stop. The investigation was completed Found property: Officers respond- and the driver was arrested for DUI. Power Washing CUSTOM PAINTING Masonry EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Concrete Epoxies 3/11/18 Arrest Wood continued from Page 3A Jail housing agreement Since 1977 Wrought Iron Mesquite Rodabough, Vincent M Robert Bishop Stucco Repair 3/14/18 St. George, UT Disturbance of school 3/13/18 702-810-6000 Elastomeric Coatings Loitering for drug related activity NV State License #0014455A Jones, Rodney R Mesquite Smith, Akayah 3/17/18 Mesquite Failure to appear x2 3/12/18 Contributory neglect or delinquency Kluever, Betty M x2 Mesquite 3/16/18 Male juvenile offender False information/Obstructing Mesquite 3/13/18 Male juvenile offender Truancy Mesquite 3/16/18 Utterback, Tayler L Damage to school property St. George, UT 3/13/18 Northwang, Ashtyn E Possession of controlled substance Boulder City Possession of drug paraphernalia 3/12/18 Jail housing agreement Male juvenile offender Mesquite Male juvenile offender 3/14/18 Mesquite Truancy 3/13/18 Truancy Male juvenile offender 550 W. Pioneer Blvd Ste 144 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 702-345-3672 Mesquite Saturday By Appointment | Sunday Closed mesquitewindowcoverings.com

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Pinning ceremony could have done because now we know someone’s sweating about our work and Missing came back to the scene, climbed a locked continued from Page 1A fence and gate, so they could find the additional evidence before we did. That Investigators found what appeared to also tells us that the perpetrators are be a bloody mattress cover at the bot- still in the area; heck, the trespasser may tom of the burn pile in the back yard. have been looking for the bullet casings The cover had been sitting in the pile for we already found.” more than 50 days and a very large stain, A steady stream of tips continues to although compromised by weather and come to the family, friends and inves- partially eaten by animals, looked like tigator. The ones they’re paying par- blood. ticular attention to initially came from When searching the driveway/park- their other person of interest. Bounsall ing area the investigator recovered two is very eager to get a face to face meet- .45 shell casings, neither of the missing ing with the person of interest. Inves- couple owned a .45. tigators have received a brand new tip There were two bullet holes in the about a trailer, possibly missing from corner of a backyard shed that Jerry the McFalls residence since the time of McFalls used as his man cave and their disappearance and he wants more spent a great deal of time in; the holes information. Submitted photo appeared to be made by a .380. The So far Bounsall has reached out with Mesquite Fire & Rescue would like to congratulate Firefighter/Paramedic Spen- trajectories of both holes matched and no response, which also leads him to cer Lewis on his promotion to Shift Captain! Monday morning, March 12, Chief were in close proximity to one another. further believe the person of interest Jayson Andrus presented Lewis with his new badge, followed by his parents The positions of the holes indicate that may have something to hide by texting pinning on his captain’s bars. Andrus said, “I am excited to announce the promo- they were made by someone shooting the family rather than talking to them tion of FF/Paramedic Spencer Lewis to Captain. Captain Lewis has been with from a supine/defensive position on the face to face; there’s no chance they could MFR for the past 11 years and brings a great attitude and a wealth of knowl- ground. detect guilt or nervousness simply from edge.” Lewis has been assigned to “B” Shift, where he will fill a vacancy created Sherriff’s deputies claim that the a text message but the actions are ex- by the recent promotion of Deputy Chief Shawn Tobler. 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SOFTBALL Lady Bulldogs go 4-3 for week

By Lou Martin up 17 runs in a 21-8 loss to San Juan MLN High School. Price again led the Bull- dog hitting attack with two hits. The Virgin Valley High School soft- The Lady Dogs roared back in Fri- ball team played iron-man this week day’s game under the lights crushing playing seven games in six days. Kanab, 24-6. Kari Wakefield, Alex- The Bulldogs went 4-3 for their is Boatright and Price had two hits week’s work. The Dawgs began the to lead the Dogs. Price back on the week on Monday, March 12, with a 9-6 mound got the win. win over Indian Springs. The Dogs squandered a 15-9 lead Savannah Price got the win from the Saturday morning against Hillcrest, mound plus led the Dogs with three giving up seven runs in the sixth to hits. The Dogs followed up crushing lose, 19-16. Clem led the Dogs with two Cheyenne on Wednesday, March 14, hits. 10-2. Price got the win plus three hits. The Bulldogs finished the weekend Kylie Cannon also three hit the Desert tourney with a 19-2 defeat of Delta. Shields. The game was called after two innings Thursday’s game against Western of play. High School was rained out. The Bull- The Bulldogs traveled to Sunrise dogs ended the weekend with a 2-3 re- Mountain Monday, March 19, before cord against Utah schools in an early hosting Desert Pines on Thursday as bird tournament in Utah. they continue play in Nevada. They lost their opening game to Al- “The girls did a nice job this week,” tamont, 16-15. The Dogs took a 15-10 Griffiths said. “We are working to and lead into the final inning but lost on getting better each game. Our games, a walk off home run. Calee Clem had against Nevada schools, Indian Lou Martin three hits for the Dogs. Springs and Cheyenne, were played Virgin Valley outfielder Jessie Barnum gets the ball back into the infield during a Virgin Valley coach Travis Griffiths with few mistakes.” recent game. rested iron woman Price in Friday’s 5 The Bulldogs early record stands at p.m. game but her replacement gave 6-5 going into league play.

PRO basketball Desert Dogs sweep Knights, closing in on playoff spot

By Lou Martin MLN playing competitive in all 12 games. The Dogs come home on March 30 and On a side note for Desert Dog fans, Despite sitting in sixth place, the Dogs 31 to face the Kentucky Thoroughbreds, league headquarters announced that The Nevada Desert Dogs continued are only three games behind in the loss who are one game up on the Dogs. The Desert Dog Jelan Kendrick is giving their rise up the North American Pre- column to league-leading Albany Pa- Kentucky squad was blown out recently back “for living his dream.” Kendrick, mier Basketball League sweeping the troons. by the Ohio Cardinals 133-113. a former UNLV standout, announced Vancouver Knights 123-118 and 120-104 The Bulldogs can make a statement The Thoroughbreds are led by Corey he is giving his first check as gratitude over the March 17-18 weekend. March 25, when they travel to Yakima Wilford, a recent player of the week. If to a non-profit, for helping me, “live my The wins brought the Desert Dogs to face the Sun Kings, who sit in second the Dogs can go 3-1 in these games they dreams” playing basketball in Nevada. season record to 7-9. The Dogs started place with a 14-7 record and the Ohio can take over fourth place in the league Kendrick has become a leader of the league play 0-4 and since revamping Cardinals on March 27 who are in third standings and control their own destiny Dogs since joining Nevada in mid-Janu- their starting line- up have gone 7-5, place, with a 12-10 record. for the final spot in the league playoffs. ary.

KOKOPELLI LANDSCAPING’S EVOLVE PEST CONTROL’S baseball ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MUSICIANS OF THE WEEK VirginValley places fourth in Cactus Classic tourney By Bob Snell innings. MLN Perkins drove in both Virgin Valley runs in the second inning as the Bull- The Virgin Valley High School base- dogs jumped in front 2-0. The Spartans ball team opened the season by placing came back with two runs in the third fourth in its own Cactus Classic last and three more in the fifth to record weekend. the win. After playing a crossover game In Friday’s game against Alta, Da- against San Juan of Blanding, Utah, on kota Munford threw five solid innings Thursday, which ended in a 2-2 tie, the while Anderson stroked three base Bulldogs opened bracket play by drop- hits while Perkins and Easton Jensen ping a 5-2 decision to eventual tourna- had two hits apiece. ment champion Emery of Castle Dale, Saturday’s game saw the Bulldogs Utah on Friday morning at Bulldog jump in front 2-0 in the first inning, Field. but Alta responded with three runs in Virgin Valley bounced back from the second four in the third to move in the loss to defeat Alta of Sandy, Utah, front 7-2. Savannah Price 8-2, Friday night which forced the two The Bulldogs scored twice in the Our Kokopelli Landscaping Athlete of the teams to play again Saturday morning third and fourth innings to get within Week is senior Savannah Price for her for third place. The Bulldogs were not 8-6, but that would be as close as they iron-woman play during the week Angelina Langston as fortunate in the rematch as they fell would come as the Hawks added an in- ending March 17. Price won four games to the Hawks, 9-6. surance run in the seventh. on the mound and led the Dogs with Angelina Langston is a junior in Emery defeated San Juan, 6-2, in the Both Anderson and Perkins paced championship contest Saturday after- the Bulldog offense with three hits 12-plus hits for the Dogs. Price contin- the VVHS Orchestra. Angelina also noon. apiece. ues to be a workhorse on the mound for plays with the Southern Nevada the Bulldogs. An all-around athlete for Seniors Jayden Perkins and Cade Emery went 4-0 in tournament play Symphony. Angelina is a leader in Anderson had outstanding perfor- in taking home the championship tro- Virgin Valley, Price is rounding into mances in the tournament for the Bull- phy. The Spartans defeated Pahrana- softball shape after getting off the her violin section and helps the dogs. Perkins collected 10 hits in 15 at gat Valley of Alamo, 12-8, Thursday hardwoods. Congrats to Savannah for younger less experienced bats while Anderson had eight hits before defeating Virgin Valley, 5-2, and her continued good work for the and also threw a strong game against Valley High of Las Vegas, 10-7, on Fri- Lady Dogs. students. Emery, striking out six batters in five day to reach Saturday’s title contest. 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of March 22, 2018 your seven-day forecast

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PET OF THE WEEK

Paris Paris came to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a beautiful orange and white spotted tabby. She is very friendly and easily handled. She loves every- one but is a little shy. She needs a quiet home where she can “chill out” and be your best friend. Paris never stops purring and can be heard across the room letting you know by her purr that she is happy and conent.

Other adoptable pets Cats—There are no cats available for adoption at this time. Dogs—There are no dogs available for adoption at this time

All animals adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1 year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate. The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way is open for adoptions from 11am until 1 pm, Monday through Saturday, Sunday 1 -3 p.m. Please call 702- 346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk. Animal Control officers may be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268. Danielle Garlick Students at Beaver Dam High School participate in Keep Our Schools Safe SENIOR CENTER MENU Day on March 14. School staff, sheriff’s and students Thursday, March 22: Meatloaf, Spanish rice, refried beans, fruit cocktail mashed potatoes w/gravy, baby carrots, Tuesday, March 27: Lasagna, spin- WW roll, pears ach w/Italian, garlic bread, fresh oranges band to look at safety issues Friday, March 23: Pulled pork on Wednesday, March 28: Pork chops, Submitted article homemade roll, corn, coleslaw, peaches stuffing w/gravy, WW roll peas & car- Our Schools Safe Day was planned. Monday, March 26: Chicken enchiladas, rots, pears Students across the nation on March On Wednesday, March 14, beginning a 14 walked out of classrooms for 17 min- bit after 10 a.m., all the high school stu- utes to draw attention to gun violence in dent walked down to the Beaver Dam schools. Elementary, where we met as a school COME, ENJOY AND MEET THE ARTISTS Rather than protest, the junior class community. The BDHS student council representatives of Beaver Dam High members presented skits and question Schools talk to the rest of the council and answer periods that covered fire about having a day where everyone drill, shelter-in-place (lockdown) drills could get together and talk about how and keeping an eye out for people who we could make our schools safer. are hurting themselves or others. After meeting with Lael Calton, school Deputy Felish of the Mojave County principal and Littlefield Unified District Sheriff’s department talked about how superintendent, plans came together we can keep each other safer, and Prin- T IN to have a day where take steps to make cipals Calton and Young spoke to every- AR school even safer. one about what is being done to make Beaver Dam Elementary Principal our facilities and school community ARD Lisa Young was also enthusiastic; a Keep safer. THE Y SALE! THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

March 22, 1912: Our school dis- and daughter are doing well. trict closed tonight. Some of the boys March 25, 1916: The basketball team have gone to the mountains for snow with Mr. Romney as coach left for Reno SCHOLARSHIP and the girls are collecting milk so as Monday. (This was the year that the to have ice cream for the parents and team became state champions and no- children that will come to the school body knew where in the world Bunker- FUNDRAISER celebration. ville was.) March 23, 1917: A play entitled “Men, March 28, 1917: Miss Erma Frehner Maids and Matchmakers” also a farce and sister, Mrs. Lewis Adams, are here “No Cure No Pay” was played last Friday from Bunkerville to stay a few days on Night by a crowd of amateurs who did account of their Mother’s illness. very nicely. March 30, 1917: J Louis Pulsipher has SATURDAY, MARCH 24 March 24, 1911: Born to Mr. and Mrs. returned from St George with a new au- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Albert Frehner, a daughter. Both mother tomobile he purchased there. AT THE Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery A Special Thank You 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. To the following Mesquite businesses and individuals who donated gift cards, gifts and specialty items to this year’s Wyoming Rendezvous Mesquite event.

Rising Star Sports Ranch LaDe Paws Dale Graham UPSCALE YARD SALE ITEMS Eureka Casino & Hotel Skinsational Connie Richardson Baja Imports Crazy for Hair Pete Karns INDOOR & OUTDOOR ART BOOTHS Walgreens–Mesquite JoAnna Briggs Kathy Bruce Cameo Florists Reliance Connects Janis and Craig Nelson Danielle’s Chocolates Chicago Greek Restaurant Susan Forsberg ART RAFFLES at 2 p.m. The Perfume Center Rooster Cottage Terry Bart The View Alberto’s Jean’s 3-D Tole & Fusion Salon Ready Golf Beading–Jean Baggalia Curiosidades Lara Wyoming Cowboy Joe Club Mick Zanoni–CPA Hockett’s

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Monday Mornings person for the Alzheimer’s Research with the Mayors and Prevention Foundation for several On Monday, March 26, Mesquite years. Mayor Allan Litman will be on Monday There is no cure at this time for Al- Mornings with the Mayors on KLAS zheimer’s: prevention is the key. Learn Channel 8 in Las Vegas from 6:40 a.m. about the four pillars of Alzheimer’s The segment will feature Mayor Litman prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and talking about local and regional issues, treatment. and answering questions from the pub- Murphy will discuss the power of lic. brain aerobics. Learn the SA TA NA If you’re interested in having Litman MA kriyia, which studies have shown answer your question on-air, email your greatly improves brain function. Infor- question to MondayMayors@lasvegas- mation provided by the Alzheimer’s Re- now.com. When you submit, be sure to search and Prevention Foundation. Teri Nehrenz indicate that the question is for Litman. Murphy also teaches Body Sculpting, Marie Sweet, from Cleveland, Ohio, experienced her first Mesquite Pub Crawl on Yoga, Pilates, and some- times, Water St. Patty’s Day and like European tradition focuses on, was introduced to some Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Aerobics here at the Recreation Center. new bars in a strange city where she met some new friends Patty O’Collins, A free seminar about Alzheimer’s will Seating is limited to 24 people. Pre-reg- Kevin Slight and Dirk Fox. be conducted on Tuesday, April 3, by istration is required. This will be held at Ann Murphy, who has been a spokes- the Recreation Center Conference room. Pub crawl celebrates Irish heritage By Teri Nehrenz MLN one who ordered was able to enjoy their libations and the good company of some Many European cities have public pub new friends. crawls that act as social gatherings for When the whistle blew, it was off to the local expatriate communities and the next stop with Dennis Hangey and tourists. These crawls focus on the social his bagpipes leading the way like the aspect of meeting new friends and being Pied Piper. Hangey was more than will- introduced to new bars in a strange city. ing indulge the participants as well as On St. Patrick’s Day many people in the casual observer with Irish favorites towns all across America, whether by such as Danny Boy at each stop that in- DNA or not, enjoy the thrills and hope- cluded the Virgin River, Peggy Sue’s and fully the luck of the Irish. Celebrations the Golden West Casino as well. from pub crawls to festivals can be found Mesquite Showgirls enjoyed posing in every community from coast to coast with crawlers and visitors and without a Seamless Rain Gutters with little exception. doubt donned more than their fair share Cody Peterson | Owner | Operator For 11 years, Mesquite residents old of smiles for many “Kodak moments.” and new have celebrated their chosen Costumes were outrageous and var- Emerald Isle heritage by partaking in ied, just as they should be for any re- 702-800-2619 the St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl; it’s the spectably dressed leprechaun. The one day a year open containers are over- parade drew the attention of many wan- www.Cody-Peterson.com looked in Mesquite. dering eyes and created hearty laughter WHEN IT RAINS, [email protected] This year, the parade of costume clad from the crowds already in the estab- —In Mesquite & Moapa Valley— leprechauns of all shapes and sizes lishments when the ‘green gang’ came IT POURS! marched their way from the Eureka to wandering in. the Stateline Casino. While some of the Those who were able to complete the stops along the way were much larger crawl and worked up their appetites than others, the crowd that gathered were able to indulge in the traditional from place to place quickly packed, corned beef and cabbage dinner. Fun Now Hiring Part-Time Taxi Driver without trouble, any space that was was rampant and troubles were few Mesquite, NV available, some much more than others, making the 11th Annual St. Patty’s Day but servers were both attentive to the Pub Crawl another active, fun and suc- $100 Signing Bonus* crowd and swift with the pour so every- cessful event in Mesquite. Immediate part-time taxi driver position available. Must be flexible on shift.

OBITUARY APPLY IN-PERSON TODAY AT: Virgin Valley Cab Offices Doris Ilean Gessell, 80, passed away and passed away. Along with raising her 312 W. Mesquite Blvd., Ste. #11, Mesquite, NV 89027 Monday, March 12, children, she raised three granddaughters 2018 at her home and made Roger learn how to style their Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Mesquite, NV. hair. She was selfless, helpful and was Ask for Rand and full details when applying. She was born Oc- stubborn when she set her mind on some- *Ask for full details of bonus when applying. Must be flexible with shift. tober 17, 1937 in thing. Talking with her family was very Fort Duchesne, UT, important to her and her first “chore” of to George Geddes the day was to call her daughter, Pam. Lindsay and Thel- Doris is survived by her husband, ma Luella Ander- Roger; her daughter, Pamela Green (Da- son. She married rin) of McAllister, MT; her sons, David Roger Earl Gessell Gessell of Kearns, UT and Scott Gessell LEGAL NOTICE in Las Vegas, NV, (Bobbi) of Vernal, UT; her sister, Janet on March 8, 1958. Suddreth of Vernal, UT; eleven grand- NOTICE IS hereby given that the undersigned described below Doris loved to go camping with her children and twenty-one great grand- to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Nevada Revised Statues family where they would enjoy long days children. (NRS.108.473 to 1087.4783) of fishing and hunting. She was raised in Funeral Services will be held on Fri- Mountain Home, UT and would go ar- day, March 16, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the rowhead hunting in the area her whole Utah Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 17111 e undersigned will accept sealed bids at life. She and Roger would often go to South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, 501 Riverside Road, Mesquite, Nevada, 89027 Mesquite, NV, to go to the casinos and UT 84065 with Graveside Services fol- One (1) bid needs to be submitted for all contents of all storage units. moved there after they retired. lowing at 1:00 p.m. The family invites She was a great and wonderful mother. you to leave a message or memory in Doris loved all of her family and would their Guest Book at www.virginvalley- Submit bids by April 17, 2018 by 10:30 a.m. take care of many of them as they aged mortuary.com. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, April 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

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Often when pastors are in a conversa- kiel 18:20) The Rotary Club of Mesquite is an When: 11 a.m. tion, people will express a belief that if “The wag- organization that performs services Info: 702-346-5224 they just try the best they can to live a es of sin is projects within Mesquite and the sur- Teen Scene good life, then they’ll go to heaven. death.” (Ro- rounding communities. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First The questions I often wonder are mans 6:23) The club holds a weekly meeting to North St. what does it mean to try the best I can? If a person discuss current projects, enjoy enter- When: 3:30 p.m. When has “the best” been achieved? doesn’t buy it, taining and informative programs from Info: 702-346-5224 Where does the belief that “trying the if they don’t guest speakers, and fellowship with Last of the Red Hot Lovers best I can is good enough” come from? believe it’s one another. Anyone is welcome to visit Where: Mesquite Community The- In other words, where is it promised true that they our meeting and find out what we’re all atre, 150 N. Yucca St. outside of a person’s own idea or wish- have sinned, about. When: 7 p.m. ful thinking? travis lauterbach they should Lunch is catered from various busi- Info: www.vvtgnv.com What if “trying the best I can” is dif- religion ask family and nesses within the community as well as ferent from person to person? Certain- friends, then maybe co-workers and some of our members showing off their Saturday, March 24 ly, everyone would want to think that neighbors. cooking skills. Senior Softball USA they’ve done the best they can. What if Eventually they will learn they haven’t The annual Art in the Yard Sale Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill my idea of “trying the best I can” is dif- kept the perfect standard. They’ll learn sponsored by the Virgin Valley Art- Ball Fields ferent from God’s expectations? they haven’t been good enough accord- ists Association is set for Saturday, When: Call for times The common theme running through ing to God’s own judgment. March 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Info: 916-730-0427 the Bible is that this is indeed the problem. Any thought of mine that I’m good Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Art in the Yard Sale God’s policy about “trying the best I enough after trying my best is just as Mesquite Blvd. Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Center can” is a perfect, zero-tolerance policy. likely to be true as my wishful thinking This event will feature upscale yard Pavilion and Classroom, 15 W. Mesquite Scripture says… that $1,000,000 will fall into my lap. sale items, indoor and outdoor art Blvd. “Whoever keeps the whole law but Rather than being the result of some- booths and several art raffle drawings. When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. fails in one point has become account- thing I do, the Scripture promises that… The drawings will be held at 2 p.m. after Info: 702-346-1338 able for all of it.” (James 2:10) “Salvation comes from the Lord.” (Jo- ticket sales have closed. Last of the Red Hot Lovers “You therefore must be perfect as nah 2:9) Proceeds from sales will go towards Where: Mesquite Community The- your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mat- “The free gift of God is eternal life in the scholarship fund for high school se- atre, 150 N. Yucca St. thew 5:48) Christ Jesus.” (Romans 6:23) niors that are awarded each year. When: 7 p.m. “All have sinned and fall short of the This is true because Jesus came to of- For more information, contact the Vir- Info: www.vvtgnv.com glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) fer His precious blood as a sacrifice for gin Valley Artists Association at vvar- “The soul who sins shall die.” (Eze- the sins of the whole world. [email protected]. Sunday, March 25 Community members are invited to a Senior Softball USA Community Forum with Andy Bar- Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill ton, Mesquite City Manager, at 8 a.m. Ball Fields This open forum will be held on the When: Call for times main floor of Mesa View Regional Hos- Info: 916-730-0427 pital, located at 1299 Bertha Howe Ave. Last of the Red Hot Lovers This is an opportunity to ask questions, Where: Mesquite Community The- voice your concerns or just meet the City atre, 150 N. Yucca St. Manager. When: 2 p.m. Remember to send all your calendar Info: www.vvtgnv.com entries to [email protected] and please put ‘Community Calendar’ in the Monday, March 26 subject line. Book Bingo Service Times Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Sunday Morning 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22 North St. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Community Forum with City Man- When: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. ager, Andy Barton Info: 702-346-5224 Where: Mesa View Regional Hospital, Bereavement Group Children and Youth Programs 1299 Bertha Howe Ave. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First at Each Service When: 8 a.m. North St. Info: www.mesquitenv.gov When: 5-6:30 p.m. Senior Softball USA Info: 702-346-5224 211 West First South, Suite C&D Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill Located behind Ace Hardware Tuesday, March 27 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com Ball Fields When: Call for times Toddler Story Time Info: 916-730-0427 Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Sunrise Rotary North St. Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln. When: 10 a.m. When: 7:15-8:15 a.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Mesquite Lutheran Church Info: [email protected] Rotary Club Artists’ Showcase Open House Re- Where: Holiday Inn Express, 1030 W. 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org ception Pioneer Blvd. Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 When: noon- 1 p.m. W. Mesquite Blvd. Info: 702-346-7025 When: 4-6 p.m. Sixth Annual Alaska Picnic/Pot- Sunday Worship Info: 702-346-1338 luck Kid’s Steam- 6-11-Lego Where: Mesquite Vistas Sports Club, 9:00 a.m. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First 851 Pinnacle Ct. North St. When: 1-4 p.m. An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice When: 4 p.m. Info: Pam Gates 907-229-3289 Info: 702-346-5224 4-H for Kids Virgin Rivers Communities Meet- Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First ing North St. Mesquite Lutheran Where: Beaver Dam Fire Station, 700 When: 4 p.m. PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE Old Highway 91 Info: 702-346-5224 All Children are Welcome When: 6:30 p.m. PT Ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old Info: [email protected] Wednesday, March 28 702-346-3954 Monday through Friday Preschool Storytime Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 23 Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Licensed by the State of Nevada. Voucher Assistance Available. [email protected] Senior Softball USA North St. Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill When: 10 a.m. Ball Fields Info: 702-346-5224 When: Call for times International Film Group Info: 916-730-0427 Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Ages 0-5 Story Time North St. Pastor Travis E. Lauterbach Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. North St. Info: 702-346-5224

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