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sports events Rising Star fieldhouse ready for action

By Barbara Ellestad started on a 30,000-square foot indoor fieldhouse, MLN sometimes referred to as the “barn” because of its rep- lication of an old-fashioned red barn. The new Rising Star Sports Ranch fieldhouse that “We also have several Nike-sponsored sports camps opens this month in Mesquite is going to the dogs. scheduled throughout the summer including volley- “Ironically, our first event in the fieldhouse is called ball, basketball, softball and lacrosse,” Carrier said. Fly Ball,” Andre Carrier said in an exclusive interview “This is the only indoor training facility of its kind in with the Mesquite Local News. “It’s a canine event in this part of the country. It allows athletes to play their which dogs sprint between two pylons to test their sports or participate in training camps during the day, speed and agility in competition. I think these kinds of in the summer in Mesquite, when it’s so hot outside. Barbara Ellestad events will do very well in Mesquite.” The entire fieldhouse is air-conditioned. Workers put the finishing touches on new flooring Carrier is COO of the newest hotel in Mesquite, Ris- “Being able to offer these kinds of events in what is in the Rising Star Sports Ranch fieldhouse that ing Star Sports Ranch, that opened last October. Al- opens this month. most immediately after the opening, construction > See STAR, Page 5A

CITY SERVICES Mesquite Days Special council meeting to decide chief’s employment By Barbara Ellestad MLN

The Mesquite City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 1 p.m. in council chambers to discuss the employment status of Mesquite Fire Department Chief Kash Christopher ac- cording to city manager Andy Barton and city attorney Bob Sweetin. “There will be one item on the agenda and that will be to consider the employ- ment agreement between the city and Fire Chief Kash Christopher,” Sweetin said. “We want to take our time with this before we make any more decisions,” Barton said. “The decision will be that of the council. At the special meeting, I will be making a recommendation on how to proceed but I’m not prepared to do that just yet.” Neither Barton or Sweetin would say what the recommendation would be. Technically, Christopher is still em- Stephanie Clark ployed by the city however, Barton and While there were nearly ten rides provided by Davis Amusement, the Dragon Wagon was one of the more popular ones > See CHIEF, Page 7A among younger children, as it was the closest thing to a roller coaster on site. See story, page 8A.

CITY COUNCIL Gifts and proclamations dominate meeting By Barbara Ellestad MLN vived and prospered after the attack. The AED’s will be placed at various Tuesday’s Mesquite City Council sporting fields in Mesquite and are in- meeting was all about feeling good as the tended to raise public awareness of sud- agenda contained only gifts and procla- den cardiac arrest. mations but no hard business. Montoya also received a $2,000 check Nick Montoya, director of Athletics from Terry Kozlowski, second vice pres- and Leisure Services, accepted five auto- ident of the Southern Nevada Chapter mated external defibrillator from Brenda of the International Code Council. to Buckley and Melanie Afromsky with the cover the cost of free swimming lessons Adamsheart Foundation in Las Vegas. to toddlers ages four and younger. It’s “We’ve been working with Adamsheart the ninth year in a row the SNICC has Foundation for five months to make this awarded the Mesquite community with happen,” Montoya said. a grant for the lessons. This year’s dona- Afromsky said she and Buckley start- tion increased by $500 from last year. ed the foundation after her 11-year-old Mayor Al Litman read several procla- Barbara Ellestad son suffered a sudden cardiac arrest mations, including one declaring May 8 Melanie Afromsky, left, and Brenda Buckley presented five automated external several years ago while playing soccer. – 13 Economic Development Week, Pub- defibrillators to Nick Montoya, director of Athletics and Leisure Services for the There wasn’t any appropriate equip- lic Service Recognition Week and Na- city, that will be placed at sporting fields in Mesquite. ment at the field but luckily her son sur- tional Travel and Tourism Week. Get your daily news in our newsletter! Sign up at MesquiteLocalNews.com 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 11, 2017

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Editor’s note: The following was taken was trespassed from the apartment April 30-May 6 Possession of drug paraphernalia from the pages of the Mesquite Police De- complex. Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police Trespassing partment blotter from April 30-May 6. Property damage, non-vandalism: Department. Disclaimer: These names A report of damage to a home under were reported in the Mesquite Police De- Juarez, Amelia A April 30 construction was taken. partment’s arrest report released May 8, St. George, UT Trespassing: Security at a Mesa Civil matter: Officer responded to a 2017. Persons should be presumed inno- 5/6/17 Boulevard casino called the police, for call of a missing person on East Old Mill cent until convicted in a court of law. Domestic battery a female patron who refused to leave. Rpad. Upon talking to all involved par- Security trespassed her. The female re- ties it was determined to be a civil cus- Belt, Gavin J Martinez, Jose M fused. Security signed a complaint for tody issue. Mesquite Moapa trespassing and the female was taken Fraud: An officer completed an -in 5/3/17 5/1/17 into custody. formation report regarding a fraudulent Basic speed Contempt of court Suspicious Person/Circumstance: circumstance. Contempt of court A business vehicle was reported over- Wanted person: An adult male with Mckinzie, Richard W due. an active warrant from Mesquite Munic- Brock, Jared D Golden, CO Traffic accident W/O injury: An ipal Court was located on I-15 and taken St. George, UT 4/30/17 officer responded to a traffic accident into custody. 5/1/17 Related incidents which occurred on private property. No Missing person: Officer responded Sale of Narcotic and other drugs injuries were reported and a report was to a report of a missing person. He ob- Trafficking a controlled substance Newson, Shawann D completed. tained information and a report was Mesquite Trespassing: Officer responded to a generated. Carver, Kalissa L 5/5/17 Mesa Boulevard apartment complex for Person on foot: An officer made con- Capitola, CA DUI a trespass violation. Upon arrival the re- tact with a male adult panhandling on 4/30/17 Failure to maintain travel lane porting person, the apartment manager the freeway exit. Domestic battery stated he trespassed a female and she re- Fraud: Officers responded to a resi- Ochoa, Ivan S turned to the property. The female was dence reference fraud. Information was Dewitt, Dustin R Los Angeles, CA still present and arrested for trespass vi- gathered and the investigation is ongo- Virgin, UT 5/5/17 olation. Due to search incident to arrest a ing. 5/3/17 Smoke/consume marijuana in a public meth pipe was found in the female’s pos- Theft: Officers responded to a pe- Jail housing agreement place session in which she was also charged. tit larceny in progress. Officers located Found Property: Officer responded the suspects. A female was arrested for Elsner, Joseph E Ohte, Darryl N to a local business on a found property trespassing, petit larceny and drug para- Beaver Dam, AZ Overton call. Officer secured the property and phernalia. 5/5/17 4/30/17 attempted to contact the owner without Property damage, non-vandalism: Jail housing agreement Failure to appear success. Report taken for graffiti on the public Miscellaneous CAD Call Record: restroom at a Second South Street park. Falconer, Pierre D Ortega, Angela M A civil child custody issue report was Threatening: A female wanted to Mesquite Fredonia, AZ taken. report her child heard threats towards 5/4/17 4/30/17 Theft: Officers responded to a prop- their family. R/p requested to file a re- General probation violation Trespassing erty theft at a Mesa Boulevard casino. port for a matter of record. Officers spoke to an RP who was a guest Property damage, non-vandalism: Hoover, Beth A Pierce, Zachary in the casino who also appeared to be in- An officer responded to the library park Las Vegas Lockport, IL toxicated. The alleged victim refused to to take a report of graffiti on playground 4/30/17 prosecute. equipment. > See ARREST, Page 6A Traffic Accident w/ Damage: A pri- Found property: Officers responded vate property accident was completed to a Mesa Boulevard casino for found on a West Mesquite Boulevard casino property report. Upon arrival the officer fire calls property. spoke with Security who turned over a Mesquite Fire & Rescue submits the following call statistics for the week of May 1-7. Total Calls For Service: 47* Person on foot: Intoxicated female wallet containing many different indi- 911 Transports: 21 arrested for jay-walking and transport- viduals’ identifications. The ID’s were Non Transports: 11 ed to detention center and booked. taken and booked into evidence for safe Inter-facility Transports: 8 keeping. Fire Related Incidents: 7 May 1 May 2 May 3 Property damage, non-vandalism: E-11, R-31, and Chief 2: Responded to the area of Turtleback and Agave for a report An officer took a report of property Trespassing: Officers were called of a brush fire. Unit arrived with active fire moving towards the houses on Via Ventana. damage. to the Rebel gas station to locate a male Fire quickly extinguished without incident. Intoxicated person: Officers re- who was a minor gambling at the Virgin May 4 sponded to a Grapevine Road residence River Casino and had fled from Security E-11, R-11 Responded to Old Mill Park for a report of garbage can on fire. Unit arrived with smoke showing from a garbage can. Fire quickly extinguished with water extinguish- reference an intoxicated adult female. er with no actual damage to garbage can. A report was completed and the female > See BLOTTER, Page 6A May 6 E-11: Responded to Beaver Dam to assist units with a structure fire. Unit arrived with heavy fire damage to a garage with remaining pockets of fire. Mesquite assigned to check Police calls Miscellaneous CAD call record 12 interior of home for fire extension and perform primary life search. Unit also assisted with Many calls that the Police Department Missing person 2 overhaul before returning to Mesquite. receives are not always included in the Noise disturbance 3 T-31: Responded to the area of I-15 mm 118 for a report of a brush fire. Upon arrival in blotter, as they are under investigation or Non LEO incident 1 area, noted fire was in the Bunkerville side of the Virgin River Bottom, in an area not ac- a synopsis is not received. To show the Nuisance or minor disturbance 1 cessible to Mesquite Structural Fire Units. 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iddle: What is the difference education,” he was quoted by the press percent raises in each of the next two total state spending. between the Nevada Legisla- as saying. years, the workers were demanding Since 2011 the state general fund ture and a drunken sailor? For all the good that has done over 5 percent each year, complaining that budget has grown by 32.3 percent, while Answer: Eventually the the years. Over the past four decades, wages are so low many state govern- inflation amounted to 7.9 percent. Since Rdrunken sailor sobers up. according to a Cato Institute analy- ment employees are on public as- 2001 that budget has grown by 122 per- The Economic Forum, which is sis, Nevada has increased K-12 public sistance programs. They complained cent, compared to 37.5 percent growth in tasked with estimating state general school funding by 80 percent per pupil, about how workers’ pay was reduced the cost of living. fund revenues so lawmakers can dodge adjusted for inflation. During those four by furloughs during the recession, Meanwhile, the Economic Forum blame for overestimating, has found a decades student test scores have actu- failing to note that they were paid the forecasts that the commerce tax passed few million more coins in between the ally fallen slightly. same rate of pay for the time they did in 2015 at the urging of Gov. Sandoval couch cushions — $96 million more in Democratic Assembly Speaker work. will raise less than $200 million in each the coming biennium and a $44 mil- Jason Frierson and Democratic Senate They also did not talk about how their of the coming years — less the millions lion surplus from the current year for a Majority Leader Aaron Ford said in pay compares to those in the private the state is spending to create what is total of $140 million. So immediately the a joint statement, “While these newly sector. According to census data main- basically a Nevada version of the Inter- governor and lawmakers on both sides projected revenues will not be enough tained by the Department of Employ- nal Revenue Service. of the aisle started calculating just how to fully meet our needs in public educa- ment, Training and Rehabilitation, the The commerce tax is a tax on gross they could spend it. The added funds tion, mental health, job training, and weekly wage of a Nevada state govern- receipts on all businesses grossing more hike the general fund budget to $8.2 bil- other vital services, we are committed ment worker in the third quarter of 2016 than $4 million a year. It has different lion over the next two years. to putting our tax dollars to work for was $1,093 a week, compared to $922 for tax tables for 27 different industries — Not one person suggested letting the the hardworking Nevadans who still a private sector worker in Nevada. Also, ranging from a low of 0.056 percent for taxpayers keep some of that windfall feel left behind.” the state worker’s pay has increased mining to a high of 0.362 percent for rail to blow on groceries and new shoes for How about some concern for the 21.7 precent since 2012, compared to an transportation — and there are 67 dif- their children. hardworking taxpayers who keep pay- increase of 13.1 percent for the private ferent tax brackets. Gov. Brian Sandoval wants to spend ing more and getting no recognizable sector. It is costing businesses in the state the windfall on education. “I introduced return on their investment? To add insult to injury, we note that untold millions to comply with all the the weighted student funding formula A few days later several dozen state the windfall-inflated $8.2 billion general paperwork needed to enforce and col- last session, and this additional money government workers rallied near fund budget is a 12.3 percent increase lect the tax. provides a unique opportunity to invest the legislative building demanding over the previous biennium’s $7.3 billion Take that $140 million windfall, add a directly in students who are economi- that the $140 million windfall be spending, while inflation in the past two few nips and tucks in the budget, then cally disadvantaged, English learn- used to give them higher pay raises. years amounted to 2.5 percent. And the repeal the commerce tax. That’s the ers, gifted and talented and in special Though the governor has included 2 general fund is only about a third of the sober thing to do. — TM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Democratic lawmakers trying

state employees unionizing unionized. It actually it makes it easier can actually make things for employers to deal with the thou- to ration free speech run smoothly sands of employees needed to fulfill the evada’s Democratic lawmak- To the editor, needs of the public. For those people that ers in Carson City are seeking In reference to TM’s opinion column choose to object their dues money can be to enforce their egalitarian in the April 27th addition. The title of sent to anyone of many charitable orga- philosophy on everyone: All the column is “State workers should not nizations that the employee chooses. Npeople are equal and deserve equal be allowed to unionize”. The various unions that represent rights — and only equal amounts of TM quotes FDR in the column. I those people give both parties viable those rights. You have the right to free should say misquotes or out of context hearings of not just grievances but in- speech, but no more than anyone else. quotes FDR. TM would have you believe teraction with management. In our case This past week an Assembly commit- thomas mitchell that FDR was opposed to government this was the glue that held us all together tee heard testimony on Senate Joint Res- commentary workers being unionized, not so. in a common goal. olution 4, which would urge Congress I won’t make the complete quote here Believe it or not the front line employ- to amend the Constitution to strike the but FDR was expressing his concerns ees that deal with the citizens and busi- free speech portion of the First Amend- stitutional foundation that “really has and reminding Mr. Luther C. Steward nesses get it. Most of these employees ment. SJR4, sponsored by Las Vegas gone back in a non-partisan and cross- of the ultimate duties of government em- want to do the best they can deliver for Democratic state Sen. Nicole Canniz- partisan way for over a century. It is not ployees. these customers. If there is only interac- zaro, would erase the Supreme Court to say there is anything bad about cor- Mr. Steward had written a letter to tion with mid level managers agency di- ruling in Citizens United v. FEC, which porations and unions or the very, very FDR inviting him to personally attend rectors never get to hear reality from the held that it was unconstitutional to wealthy … If we allow unlimited deploy- the Twentieth Jubilee Convention of the front line workers. forbid the broadcast of a movie critical ment of the financial resources from National Federation of Federal Employ- When the employees have a sense that of then presidential candidate Hillary those and other sources, it overwhelms ees. Mr. Steward was president of that their opinion really matters and they Clinton just because it was paid for by a the rights we have as Americans and organization in 1937 when the letters have some say in the service they pro- corporation. the duties we have to participate in our were exchanged. vide moral soars. State government is But SJR4 goes even further. It limits self-governing republic, as equal citi- A full copy of the letter in question is difficult at best after all it’s political. A spending by individuals as well. The zens with equal representation.” available on the web at The American work force with high moral and inter- summary reads: “Urges Congress to He argued that politics is not a mar- Presidency Project. est in the process can make the machine propose an amendment to the United ketplace to be bought and sold. TM kind of forgets that these state em- run a lot smoother. States Constitution to allow the reason- Yes, it is a marketplace — one of ideas. ployees are state residencies also. I had Good luck and keep those opinions able regulation of political contributions But no matter how much someone an almost 18 year career in state service. coming I like to read them. and expenditures by corporations, spends trying to persuade us to buy, we The state that I was employed in turned Dennis Grosenbach unions and individuals to protect the don’t have to buy. out in the end to become 100 percent Mesquite integrity of elections and the equal right As for it being a non-partisan issue as of all Americans to effective representa- Clements claimed, the vote on SJR4 in tion.” the state Senate was on a party-line vote It basically declares democracy is of 12 Democrats for and nine Republi- Mesquite WEB dead because the citizens are too stupid cans against. Local News to hear vigorous and boisterous debate Let’s hear what the court had to say COMMENTS and make rational decisions. about free speech in McCutcheon: “The The resolution argues that large po- Government has a strong interest, no POLICY litical donations corrupt candidates and less critical to our democratic system, in Published every Thursday by dilute the power of individuals. Pay no combatting corruption and its appear- Battle Born Media LLC heed to the fact that in the 2016 presi- ance. We have, however, held that this Publisher The Mesquite Local News website has dential election, Donald Trump was interest must be limited to a specific Kirk Kern established a new policy for comment- outspent by Hillary Clinton by two-to- kind of corruption — quid pro quo cor- [email protected] ing one — $600 million to $1.2 billion. ruption — in order to ensure that the Advertising/Operations Manager As of Jan. 1, all comments posted to The resolution would not only over- Government’s efforts do not have the ef- Stephanie Clark articles published on the MesquiteLo- turn Citizens United but also McCutch- fect of restricting the First Amendment [email protected] calNews.com website must contain real eon v. FEC. right of citizens to choose who shall names and email addresses. Democrats think all money belongs govern them.” Staff Barbara Ellestad (city council) “We will no longer accept anonymous to the state except what the state allows In Citizens United, the late Justice Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) posts to articles on the site,” MLN Edi- you to keep, and now they demand to Antonin Scalia wrote: “The (First) Lou Martin (Sports) tor Barbara Ellestad said. “All email take control of how you spend that. Amendment is written in terms of Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) addresses and names will be verified In addressing an Assembly commit- ‘speech,’ not speakers. Its text offers [email protected] before comments are approved for pub- tee on her bill Cannizzaro said it “ad- no foothold for excluding any category 12 W Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 lication. dresses a growing and rather troubling of speaker, from single individuals to Mesquite NV 89027 “We appreciate and encourage all influence of large donations by corpo- partnerships of individuals, to unincor- comments and opinions on our web- rations and other organizations in our porated associations of individuals, to (702) 346-NEWS (6397) site but will be hold individuals ac- sacred policymaking process as a result incorporated associations of individu- Fax: (888) 241-8172 countable and responsible for their of significant and uncontrolled political als — and the dissent offers no evidence [email protected] words. Individuals’ real names will contributions.” about the original meaning of the text be published in conjunction with their Jeff Clements, president of Ameri- to support any such exclusion. We are comments.” can Promise, an organization pressing therefore simply left with the ques- The MLN staff reserves the right not for such a constitutional amendment, tion whether the speech at issue in this to publish comments that contain inap- testified to the Assembly committee by case is ‘speech’ covered by the First propriate language, insults and name phone. calling. He said we need to get back our con- > See MITCHELL, Page 5A The Week of May 11, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A

People need to take time city became a popular golf destination Star in the early 2000’s. “The whole city re- continued from Page 1A ally nurtured the golfing market which to make the time better helped the area to grow. We have excel- typically the ‘shoulder season’ in Mes- lent tournaments for soccer, baseball quite is a major gam changer, not just and softball. But, as an example, just a nother week has passed and stephanie clark for us but for all the businesses in the year ago we had zero lacrosse events. commentary somehow, most of last week’s area.” Already this year we’ve done seven events survived. The Rising Star Sports Ranch will lacrosse events. So far, we have ten la- I’m talking about the one urday, people had to choose what they host an inaugural Sports Leadership crosse events scheduled for next year. Aweek of the year when all chaos breaks wanted to do. Go to the carnival? Go Summit for high school and college As we continue down this road we can loose for local businesses and groups as to the Beaver Dam Jam? Go to the new athletic directors and people in the keep growing youth sports much like the city celebrates its birthday. Light up the Night Run? Take your pick, sports industry from May 19-21. The we did the golf industry.” Mesquite Days. all three were up for grabs. summit will feature a Keynote address “It was always part of the long-term It has long been a tradition to cel- And it’s not just during Mesquite by University of Oregon Men’s Basket- plan for the Rising Star,” Carrier said ebrate Mesquite’s incorporation as an Days when this happens. It happens ball Coach Dana Altman and a series about the fieldhouse as phase two of official city during the first weekend in all the time, and as someone who is of distinguished speakers including the complex. “We just pulled it forward May each year. expected to be at every single function, UNLV Football Coach Tony Sanchez, in the schedule because we could ‘see Over the years, the activities have I hear about the conflicts of scheduling UNLV Men’s Basketball Coach Mar- it.’ We decided we didn’t need to wait varied, but one thing has remained all the time. vin Menzies, UNLV Women’s Volley- any longer to build it. We have a sales constant. So what can be done to change this? ball Coach Cindy Fredrick, and Impact force that’s building relationships that That one thing, though, doesn’t just Well, utilization of a centralized Basketball’s founder Joe Abunassar. will take us into the future growth of happen during this one week. calendar (city website, cough cough) (See accompanying article in today’s youth sports in Mesquite. It’s the dawn Scheduling of events, or the conflict of seems simple enough. But how do we edition of Mesquite Local News.) of a new day.” doing such, has long been a problem for get everyone on the same page to do One of the special features of the Carrier applauded the excellent rela- many event organizers. that? It’s an extra step in the process, fieldhouse is the ability to quickly and tionship the Rising Star staff has with Often times, the results for those but it can mean the difference between easily change the floor surface from the city staff when it comes to coordi- events are greatly shorted because two creating an event that everyone buzzes wood-based for basketball or other net nating sports events. “We at the Ris- or three things were happening some- about, or the one that no one shows up sports to AstroTurf for other kinds of ing Star can serve as a one-stop shop- where else around town. to. sports. The wood surface is the same ping service for teams and events who The perfect example of this was on Take the time to look around. Make quality used by major league sports want to come to Mesquite. We can take May 3. While the festivities began the time to think about the date when teams. care of the hotel room requirements, at the Old Mill ball park for Family planning an activity. Chances are, “We have 30,000 square feet of As- food requirements and sports facility Fun Night, not one mile away was events such as Mesquite Days won’t troTurf we can lay down on top of the scheduling requirements because we the Concert on the Grass at City Hall. move their dates, so then find a better wood floor when we need to change it. work with the recreation department Can you guess which one had a better date around that. Velcro fastenings allow the AstroTurf staff so closely. Event coordinators can turnout? With a little more careful plan- to lay on top of the wood and is sealed work with us directly and we can take The same thing happened on Thurs- ning, things in Mesquite could easily by water,” Carrier said. “This is a big care of everything they need. I don’t day, as the annual Founders Forum improve in both morale and economi- opportunity for Mesquite because think that happens a lot in other cities was held in council chambers at city cally. it gets us into the sports camp busi- or regions. hall while the National Day of Prayer ness. That’s something we haven’t “Traveling youth sports is an $9 bil- was held downstairs in the amphithe- been able to do before,” Carrier said. lion industry in the United States. All ater. Stephanie Clark is operations manager for “Think about how far youth sports of this allows us to compete in what And yet again, for Friday and Sat- Mesquite Local News. have come in Mesquite with our out- may be the fastest growing travel sec- door field facilities for soccer, softball tor of the American domestic travel and baseball. market. Mesquite is perched to com- “Now we have facilities for youth pete remarkably well.” court-based sports including the Rec Carrier said a new push to cultivate speech’ and ‘its capacity for inform- Center and the new high school gym- youth golf will be starting soon to help Mitchell ing the public,’ … Indeed, to exclude or nasium. Mesquite can now become as nurture the next generation of sports continued from Page 4A impede corporate speech is to muzzle popular for court sports as we are for tourists for Mesquite. “In a ten-year or the principal agents of the modern free field sports.” 15-year lens it makes sense. Kids will economy.” He said adding the fieldhouse facili- remember their fun golfing experience Amendment. No one says otherwise. A I’ll put those words up against the ties to those of the new Rising Star ho- in Mesquite and want to keep coming documentary film critical of a potential Democrats’ bleating about money cor- tel, including the four-acre backyard back. Look at what we’ve done for golf Presidential candidate is core political rupting. full of fun activities, that are all geared in Mesquite the last twenty years. It’s a speech, and its nature as such does not to traveling sports fans sets the entire good cultivation for the city.” change simply because it was funded by Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspa- facility apart from what’s available in For a full schedule of all events at the a corporation. Nor does the character per columnist. You may email him at thomas- other areas and major cities. Rising Star Sports Ranch and field- of that funding produce any reduction [email protected]. He also blogs at http://4thst8. Carrier likens Mesquite’s blossom- house, access its web site at www.ris- whatever in the ‘inherent worth of the wordpress.com/. ing youth sports market to how the ingstarsportsranch.com.

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The Chamber invites the community to celebrate our new Chamber of Com- merce member, St. George Express, at a ribbon cutting! Mayor Litman will join us to cut the ceremonial ribbon. The event will be held at their pick-up location at Casa Blanca, 950 W Mesquite Blvd., on Thursday, May 11 at 5:15 pm. Jacob Price, owner, has been offering shuttle and charter services since 1994 with headquarters in St. George. They offer 13 shuttles a day to and from the Las Vegas airport and 13 times a day to St. George and Zions Canyon. They also offer four trips a day to Salt Lake, Logan, southeast Idaho, Boise, Jackson and West Yellowstone. St. George Express provides service to Las Vegas for $16 and to St. George for $10.

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MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS MesquiteLocalNews.com 6A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 11, 2017 Building permits continue upward sponded to a 911 and found two intoxi- By Barbara Ellestad Blotter cated adults. There was no evidence of MLN LHSC, Jackson Contracting, Nevada continued from Page 3A a crime, and the subjects agreed to sepa- Residential Construction and AMB rate for the night. The upward trend of building permits Construction each took one permit in issued by the city of Mesquite seen in the April. on foot. The male was located and coop- May 4 last two years continued in April when the The highest valued new home con- erated with the Police. He was cited and Miscellaneous CAD Call Record: 157 permits were granted for a total valu- struction permit was $365,352 (NRC) released. An officer responded to the lobby to -as ation of $6.165 million. That compares fa- while the lowest valued came in at Traffic accident W/O injury: An sist a citizen with questions. vorably to April 2016 when the city issued $143,364 (Pulte). officer responded to a motor vehicle -ac Controlled substance problem: An 94 permits valued at $4.668 million. By comparison, the city issued 19 per- cident which occurred on private prop- officer responded to an East Pioneer While the bulk of permits, at 81, were mits in April 2016 for new single-family erty. No injuries were reported and a re- Boulevard casino for a report of found for minor things like plumbing and air residences valued at $4.439 million. port was completed. drug paraphernalia. The owner of the conditioning, there were solid numbers Eleven permits were granted for resi- Property damage, non-vandalism: items is unknown at this time. in other categories that indicate a healthy dential modifications, up from eight a An officer responded to a public build- Controlled substance problem: An construction industry in the local area. year ago. However, the total value of ing with a damaged window. officer conducted a traffic stop on Sun As always, the largest valuation of the the permits fell from $83,016 last year to Graffiti: An officer responded to a re- Valley Drive on a vehicle for an equip- permits were issued for new single-fam- $59,112 this year. port of graffiti on the trail system. ment violation. The adult male driver ily residences at $5.538 million. Of the 25 One permit was issued for general Traffic accident W/O injury: Officer was in possession of several items of permits in this category, Pulte Homes of commercial building valued at $14,400 took a report of a private property acci- drug paraphernalia and was issued a ci- Nevada took 12 of them for new homes for work at the CasaBlanca casino resort. dent at Taco Bell. tation. in Sun City Mesquite. That brings the Two commercial modification permits Burglary: Officer responded to a Domestic violence: Officers re- number of new permits issued to Pulte were taken out and six permits were is- Riverside Road residence on a reported sponded to a Pulsipher Lane residence this calendar year to 45 out of a total of sued for new businesses in Mesquite. Burglary. Officer took photos and state- in reference to a domestic situation. 108 permits in this category. Nine permits for residential swim- ment and an incident created. Construction West took out five per- ming pools with a valuation of $125,603 Theft: Two subjects were arrested for May 5 mits for new single-family residences were issued in April by the city. That petit larceny and transported to the de- Property damage, non-vandalism: while Catamount Development took out compares to two permits worth $28,264 tention center and booked. An officer responded to a Canyon View three permits. issued a year ago. Way residence reference damage from a Other new home construction com- Two grading permits were taken out for May 3 possible attempted burglary. panies including Maves Construction, work on Hafen Lane and Chaparral Drive. Property damage, non-vandalism: Civil matter: An officer responded to Officers responded to a report of vandal- assist a citizen with a civil issue. ism at a Turtleback Road commercial Civil Matter: An officer responded to building. assist a citizen with questions regarding Graffiti: Officer responded to a Sec- a civil matter. CUSTOM PAINTING EXTERIOR & INTERIOR ond South Street park reference a van- Fraud: An officer responded to a West dalism call. Photographs were taken Mesquite Boulevard business for a re- Since 1977 Power Washing • Masonry and a report was completed. port of forged documents. Concrete Epoxies • Wood Property damage, non-vandalism: Trespassing: Officers were dis- Wrought Iron • Stucco Repair An officer responded to West Mesquite patched to a Mesa Boulevard casino in Boulevard in reference to property dam- reference to a trespass violator. Elastomeric Coatings age to a vehicle from landscaping crews. DUI: An officer responded to a Mes- A report was taken. quite roadway for a report of a crash. Robert Bishop 702-810-6000 Traffic accident W/O injury: Mes- The female driver was arrested for driv- NV State License #0014455A quite police officer responded to a local ing under the influence of alcohol. parking lot reference a private property Controlled substance problem: vehicle crash. An officer responded to a West Old Mill Fraud: Officer responded to assist a Road park reference a drug offense. An citizen with potential fraudulent charg- adult male was issued a citation for con- ✂ Hello Gorgeous es. suming marijuana in a public place. B E A U T Y S A L O N Citizen Assist: An officer responded Domestic trouble: An officer re- to assist a citizen with questions and re- sponded to an East Old Mill Road resi- Maria Galindo Come see us... ferred her to LVMPD. dence on a report of domestic violence. Walk-ins welcome! Becki Stepp Forgery: Officer responded to a local One male was arrested for domestic bat- Dolores Alejos medical clinic reference a forgery call. tery. (702) 346-2999 Symone Reisner An investigation was conducted into the forgery of a prescription for pain medi- May 6 cations and a female was arrested. Domestic Violence: Officers were Open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 12 W. Mesquite Blvd. • Ste. 105 • Mesquite Fraud: An officer responded to a resi- dispatched to a West Hafen Lane busi- dence for a report of fraud. ness in reference to a domestic battery. Wanted person: Officers contacted a An adult female subject was taken into male during an investigation, who was custody for domestic battery. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE CLASSES arrested for an outstanding bench war- Found property: An officer respond- rant. ed to collect a found debit card from a DUI: Officer made contact with one citizen. adult male involved in a traffic accident. Theft from vehicle: A report was The male was arrested for DUI. taken for a stolen license plate. The plate Intoxicated person: Officers re- was entered in as stolen.

4/30/17 Arrest Crossing other than crosswalk 4 Resume Writing continued from Page 3A Starks, Lyle L Jr. 4 Attire for Hire 5/5/17 Mesquite 4 Job Readiness Domestic battery 5/5/17 Jail housing agreement 4 Interview Skills Ramirez, Suleima 702-613-0699 Mesquite Stephenson, Leah R 312 W. Mesquite Blvd. | Suite 102 5/4/17 Las Vegas www. mesquiteworksnv.org All classes are scheduled according to demand Unlawful obtainment of Controlled 5/2/17 substance Petit larceny Forgery Possession of Drug paraphernalia Possession of stolen property Rantala, Rodney S Twin Falls, ID Tran, My P 5/3/17 St. George, UT DUI 5/6/17 Jail housing agreement Robles, Raul Mesquite Vancleave, Shea S 5/5/17 Scenic, AZ City parks violation 5/1/17 Trespassing Petit larceny Trespassing Sargent, Dustin A Possession of drug paraphernalia Cedar City, UT 4/30/17 Witlicki, Zackary J Minor in gambling Las Vegas 5/2/17 Singleton, Cynthia L Petit larceny Mesquite Possession of stolen property

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Sweetin said he was placed on unpaid administrative leave on Thursday, May 4 when “he was informed in writing about the action according to our policies,” Sweetin said. As first reported in the Mesquite Local News, employee dissatisfaction with Christopher came to a head earlier this month causing him to be given an option to resign or be fired. “The city has no comment on reports of employee dissatis- faction in the fire department,” Sweetin said, referencing an earlier article in the Mesquite Local News. “We’re not mak- ing any comment on whether there are factual errors in the article. The city doesn’t have a position on that one way or another.” However, both men confirmed that a full investigation will be conducted by an outside agency into allegations of sexual misconduct between management and employees in the fire department as first reported by MLN. According to sources, Christopher was not part of the alleged misconduct. How- ever, employees allege that he did not do enough to stop or prevent it. “Yes, there will be an investigation in accordance with our personnel policies,” Barton said. “It would be irresponsible for us not to investigate the allegations. Who will conduct it has not been determined yet. It will be conducted as soon as Stephanie Clark we can arrange it. But, we are not accusing anyone of any- Mesquite Works! held its second job fair at the Rising Star Sports Ranch Grand Ballroom, 333 N. thing at this time. Our intent is not to sit on this.” Sandhill Blvd, on May 3. With more than 100 job seekers attending once again, employers said that Also, concerns had been raised as far back as May 2016 that they were satisfied with the quality of candidates there were. Since opening their office nearly three Christopher was not complying with a clause in his contract months ago, Mesquite Works! has helped more than 30 people in the Virgin and Moapa Valleys to gain that required him to live within 15 miles of Mesquite. Christo- employment. The next job fair is scheduled for the same location on Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. pher was renting a condo in Mesquite from Mayor Al Litman and insisted that was his local residence. However, his fam- ily continued to live in North Las Vegas and he split his time between the two locations. Even though the issue was never resolved, multiple vetted Woolsey awarded sources told the MLN that it was part of the current action to evaluate Christopher’s continued employment with the city. for blood drive According to Christopher’s employment contract, should he be terminated without cause he will receive three months’ By Stephanie Clark severance pay and compensation for any unused vacation MLN time. He will not receive any retirement benefits associated with the severance pay. If he is terminated with cause, he is The American Red Cross has awarded not eligible for any severance pay. Kim Woolsey, Office Manager and HR -Ad Christopher was hired as the Mesquite Fire Department ministrator at Primex Plastics Corporation Chief in June 2014. According to TransparentNevada.com, he with the Volunteer of the Year – Biomedical received $99,058 in salary with additional benefits bringing Achievement Award on April 22 in Las Ve- that to a total of $157,047. gas. During the 2016 budget hearings, Christopher was granted In the past four years, Woolsey has led ef- a 20 percent pay increase that became effective on July 1, 2016 forts that resulted in quarterly blood drives bringing his current salary to $112,794. at the business, adding 232 units of blood to Several attempts by MLN to contact Christopher have not Courtesy photo the ARC inventory, which could potentially been answered. Kim Woolsey, center, was named volunteer of the year. save up to 696 lives when used.

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CALL 702-346-6397 For Info! 8A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 11, 2017 Mesquite Days has mixed reviews By Stephanie Clark fought the winds from the stage, which MLN stands about five feet above the ground. Both Dealt-A-Straight and Bottoms This year’s 32nd Annual Mesquite Up showed signs of having to compro- Days celebration was one of mixed re- mise positions of equipment to ensure views from vendors at the carnival and a smoother performance than what participants in the various activities the winds were creating. Even with the scheduled throughout the week. wind, however, Bottoms Up agreed it The most eventful day, however, was was much better than last year’s expe- Saturday, May 6. Beginning with a pan- rience, when the skies opened up and cake breakfast, the weather seemed like poured down on them in the middle of it was going to cooperate, even if that their set at the 2016 Mesquite Days cel- meant being in the high 90s for tempera- ebration. tures. Throughout the parade that fol- “It took several days for me to dry ev- lowed, the winds picked up slightly and erything out,” said Kim Thomsic, the all seemed to be going well. lead guitar and vocalist for Bottoms Up. That all changed, however, as the com- In anticipation of this year’s uncertain munity headed to the carnival at the weather, Thomsic had told the MLN in Mesquite Recreation Center west fields, previous weeks that he had planned to when winds began to pick up around bring tarps, just in case. 11:30 a.m. They came on so suddenly, Those tarps weren’t needed this year, Stephanie Clark that Davis Amusement, the provider thankfully, and the crowds stuck around You can’t have a parade without horses, especially in Mesquite. Wells Fargo of the carnival rides, games and some to hear their favorite tunes from both Bank brought out their best four horses and wagon to cruise through downtown concessions, was forced to shut down bands for nearly five hours. Mesquite. the popular Ferris Wheel. That ride re- Aside from the weather, staff and mained closed for nearly nine hours, re- members with the Mesquite Chamber of opening at around 8 p.m. with an instant Commerce, who was responsible for the Mesquite Days Parade a success line waiting for a ride. ‘Vendor Village’ as they called it, noted According to the National Weather that some changes would be ideal for By Stephanie Clark Service, Mesquite’s monitors at the Vir- next year, such as the layout of the entire MLN on the morning of May 6. gin Valley High School recorded gusts campus and location of certain services Parade organizer Beth Caplinger told up to 29 and 30 miles per hour. or booths. After seeing a small number of partici- the MLN that the response was good, Winds continued throughout the day Some event attendees also expressed pants in the Veteran’s Day Parade last and the enthusiasm was just as strong. and a spike in gusts caused what some some disappointment with the rides November, skeptics were concerned if There were some newcomers to this describe as a microburst or even a tor- that Davis brought, which were not nec- the future of parades in Mesquite would year’s parade, in addition to the regular nado that shot down and destroyed five essarily the ones that were promised in be extinct. appearances by the Virgin Valley His- or six vendors booths. The destruction a previous press release and map given Those thoughts were quickly tossed torical Society, Mesquite Police and Fire was so bad according to witnesses, that to the City of Mesquite. While they cer- away as more than 40 local clubs, busi- Departments and others. New partici- some of the vendors decided to leave. Al- tainly brought three more rides than an- nesses and organizations gathered for pants included Overton Power District, though there were two reported injuries, ticipated, many of the parents seemed to the festivities. The hundreds of people Reliance Connects, Sears and Virgin one that required stitches and the other be neglected, as the rides were geared to- awaiting them on both sides of Mesquite Valley Dental. with a minor concussion, most of the wards the children and were not accom- Boulevard were visibly grateful, even For more photos, find this article on- vendors were determined to stick it out modating to the adults. Rides that didn’t with the hot sun bearing down on them line at www.mesquitelocalnews.com. in hopes of business picking up. make the trip included the Ring of Fire. 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For others, the event was ex- the other side of town, not being used. actly what they expected and they were Most people questioned at the carnival quite pleased, despite the less than de- area said that they had a good time, that sirable weather conditions. things were going how they had planned Come see me Entertainment was challenging for and they were pleased with the experi- for your eye exam two local bands on Saturday night, who ence. Renee Reinholdt, O.D. Mayor’s breakfast Call me today! 702-275-8682

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In recognition of National Volunteer Month, county 4-H members lead community projects to give back to the community. On Saturday, April 29, the effort was part of a month-long 4-H True Leaders in Service initiative with thousands of youth nation- wide rolling up their sleeves in service to their local communities. Youth led in a wide range of service projects ranging from food drives to community clean-up initiatives. 4-H True Leaders in Service is a new national initiative launching in the 4-H community for the first time this year, but the idea of service is not a new one for 4-H’ers. A Tufts University national longitudinal survey showed 4-H’ers are four times more likely to contribute to their communities in service. “4-H is more than 100 years old, and we know we wouldn’t be thriving in this county without the help of many of our friends and neighbors, past and present,” said Lacey Sproul, the county’s 4-H and youth development agent with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Service. “As a way of saying thanks, we joined with thousands of 4-H’ers and other volunteers from around the state to organize a True Leaders in Service National 4-H Day of Service on April 29.” Anyone with an idea for a community service project, large or small, is encouraged to come by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office at 1897 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Logandale, NV 89021 and fill out a 4-H Job Request Form. After the forms are received, they will be sent out to interested 4-H clubs looking for service opportunities. The requests may take time to be planned and organized. “Some projects may be beyond what we can do,” she said, “but we hope to get a lot accomplished and help make our communities better by giving back to them.” For more information on the local 4-H program, contact Lacey Sproul at 702-397- 2604 or email [email protected].

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Teri Nehrenz photos On Saturday, May 6, as part of the Mesquite Days celebration, Cowboy Poets Russ Westwood, Mike Prince and Hap Stuart spent some time off the range and away from the crowds at Mesquite Days to regale their audience with tales of life on the range. Cowboy poets regale with tales of life around the campfire Logan Felix By Teri Nehrenz tion of reciting impromptu stories that Kokopelli Landscaping’s ‘Athlete of the MLN were carried on by workers on cattle Week’ is Logan Felix. Only a junior, Felix’s drives and ranches. play on the field for the VVHS baseball Cowboy Poets Russ Westwood, Mike After a day of work, cowboys would Prince and Hap Stuart spent some time gather around the campfire and enter- team has been outstanding. Felix has off the range and away from the crowds tain one another with tall tales and folk been instrumental in leading his Bulldog at Mesquite Days to regale their audience songs. Illiteracy was common among Eddie Ponce teammates to their first playoff with tales of life on the range. On Satur- ranch hands, so poetic forms were used Eddie Ponce is a junior studying competition in years. His play behind the day, May 6, three poets gave the crowd a to aid in memory. This distinct flavor plate has been an influence on the slight glimpse of what a cowboy’s life can of poetry opens a window into the past guitar at VVHS. He is an outstanding be in one very humorous and entertain- when solitude and loneliness was a cow- student and is capable of working Bulldog staff. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 13-13 record. ing hour. boy’s only companion. independently as well as in larger The free event was sponsored by the For additional information on the cow- Felix was excellent behind the plate. City of Mesquite and the Virgin Valley boy poets in your neighborhood, visit groups. It is a pleasure to have Eddie With another year under his belt, Felix Heritage Museum. their website mesquitewesternpoetry. in the music department! should do nothing but improve in 2018. Cowboy poetry is a form of poetry that com or contact Russ Westwood at 385- Congrats to Logan. originated and grew out of a tradi- 241-1123. 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 11, 2017 your seven-day forecast

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The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter locat- Star Sports Ranch Resort offers world all in one conference.” ed at 795 Hardy Way is open for adoptions from 11 a.m. until class experiences for sports-centric Youth sports and the related travel are 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, Sunday 1-3 p.m. Call 702- events in a resort setting with the re- estimated to be a $9 billion industry in 346-7415. Animal Control officers may be reached by phone cently announced Sports Leadership the U.S. alone. The Sports Leadership or voicemail at 702-346-5268. The animals submitted to the Summit. Summit will address how the industry media may have changed so please visit our Petfinder website for a current listing of our High school and college athletic direc- is evolving and offer educational ses- animals - www.mesquiteanimalshelter.petfinder.com. Also, please also check our Face- tors and people in the sports industry sions on leadership and team develop- book pages for lost and found animals along with pet information - https://www.facebook. will attend the three-day conference, ment, and feature on court and on field com/MesquiteNVAnimalControl. from May 19-21, for a weekend of edu- training demos. cation, networking, golf and entertain- Rising Star Sports Ranch Resort OTHER AVAILABLE PETS ment at the newly opened sports resort stands alone as the region’s most com- Dogs: Blackie- Chihuahua./Dachshund. Very friendly and playful; Les- Chihua- in Mesquite. prehensive sports facility and hotel. Ris- huas/Dachshund Dog was on his own since Dec 2016 Friendly but still a little shy; The event is in partnership with indus- ing Star Ranch’s 30,000 sq. ft. field house Kovu- Great Dane blend. Young Large. Still lots of growing to do. 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Per NCAA regulations, high school “We are excited to bring the Sports and Junior College athletes are not per- Enjoy a "Ladies Day Out" Saturday, Leadership Summit to Rising Star mitted at this event. with our vendors, Shop for yourself or purchase gifts for Mother's Day May 13 From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Moapa 4-H Council gets grant Homemade goods, jewelry, makeup, lotions, nail wraps, clothing, candles, books and more! Bring a donation of non-expired Special to MLN community.” The 4-H Shooting Sports Program canned or boxed food and you will be put into a drawing for a The NRA Foundation has awarded helps youth Learn marksmanship, the $25 gift card Food Drive Donations will be given the Moapa Valley 4-H Council a grant safe and responsible use of firearms, to Virgin Valley Food Bank. totaling $9,972 to fund the 4-H Club, the principles of archery and much “Shorty’s Sharp Shooters.” more. “We are very excited about Northeast The activities of the program and the Clark County 4-H Shooting Sports,” support of caring adult leaders provide RISING STAR SPORTS RANCH BALLROOM said Lacey Sproul, “and pleased that the young people with opportunities to de- NRA is making an investment in our velop life skills and self-worth. Mesquite Tile &Flooring 4 Walk-in 4 Hardwood Showers 4 Laminate 4 Backsplashes 4 Carpet 4 Floor Tile 4 Blinds Call Now! 702-346-7225 521 W. Mesquite Blvd. • Mesquite • mesquitetile.com License #39434 383345 39859 AZ-ROC 234923 The Week of May 11, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3B SPORTS track and field Lady Bulldogs capture Bushman Invitational

By Bob Snell in a tie for fifth place with Boulder City high jump (4-08) and fifth in both the isher for the boys winning the shot put MLN with 54 points. 100 hurdles (18.97) and triple jump (31- with a toss of 46-10.5 while teammate Barnum ran the 100 meters in 13.05 10). Emma Wilson was third in the pole Reid Jensen was third at 44-05.5. Abbie Barnum captured four first-place and followed that up with a win in the vault (6-06) while Nikita Eskelsen was Devin Cox placed fourth in both the medals to help power Virgin Valley High 200 meters with a time of 27.02. She won third in the long jump (14-09.5). 110 hurdles (17.12) and triple jump (41- to the team title at the annual Grant Bush- the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.40 and Sarah Walters finished fourth in the 06.5) while Brogan Bingham was fifth in man Invitational track and field meet Fri- was victorious in the 300 hurdles in a 800 meters (2:45.43) with Elena Andelin the pole vault (10-06). day at Jeff Keel Stadium in Overton. time of 46.75. taking fifth in the high jump (4-04). The 4x100 relay team consisting of The senior won both the 100 and 200 Meanwhile the 4x100 relay team of The 4x400 relay team of Alyssa Ponce, Justin Danh, Christian Martinez, Bing- meters along with the 100 and 300 hurdles Emily Teerlink, Nikita Eskelsen, Macee Walters, Hailee Thornley and Bundy ham and Cox placed fourth with a time while the 4x100 relay team also finished Bundy and Emma Barnum finished first placed third with a time of 4:37.76 while of 46.12 while the 4x400 team of Marti- first as the Lady Bulldogs piled up 134.5 with a time of 52.66. the 4x200 team of Teerlink, Jada Ingram, nez, Victor Colmenero, Vicente Pinto points to outdistance runner-up White Bernice Fiso was second in the shot Thornley and Bundy finished fourth at and Tyson Wilson was fourth at 3:45.41. Pine of Ely at 114.5. Mojave was third with put (32-10.5) and fourth in the discus 2:02.79. The 4x800 team consisting of Virgin Valley participated in the 3A 89.5 points followed by host Moapa Valley (85-10) while Bundy was fourth in both Viviana Archuleta-Vega, Ponce, Denisse South Regional meet Friday and Satur- with 87.5 and Boulder City 86. the 200 meters (28.32) and 400 meters Jimenez-Iniguez and Walters was fifth day at Moapa Valley High. The 3A state On the boys’ side, Jaden Dalton won (1:03.39). in a time of 12:31.03. meet will be May 19-20 at Foothill High the shot put as the Virgin Valley finished Emma Barnum placed third in the Dalton was the only first-place fin- School in Henderson.

SWIMMING baseball Dawgs defeats rival Pirates

By Bob Snell MLN

Virgin Valley High’s swimmers closed out the regular season by posting victories over rival Moapa Valley Saturday at the Multi-Gen- erational Pool in Henderson. The Lady Bulldogs had eight individual first-place medals and one relay win in defeating the Lady Pirates 116-79. Meanwhile, the boys won three individual events and two relays in the Bulldogs’ 76-62 win over the Pirates. Sydney Ludvigsson and Aileen Quinones were double winners for the Lady Bulldogs. Ludvigson captured the 200 IM with a time of 2:57.00 and the 100 backstroke at 1:17.78. Quinones won the 50 free- style at 31.29 while also winning the 100 freestyle in a time of 1:12.39. Megan Hartwell captured the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:57.81and was third in the 50 Freestyle (34.14) while Kallie Graves finished first in the 500 freestyle at 7:03.65 and was second in the 100 breast- stroke (1:34.00). Kennedi Ludvigson was a winner in the 100 breast- stroke with a time of 1:23.80 and placed second in the 100 backstroke (1:28.49). The Lady Bulldogs swept the 1-meter diving results with Dylan Bryant finishing first at 127.45 followed by teammates Elizabeth De- Leon at 114.30 and Shandi Stiner at 114.05. The 200 medley relay team consisting of Sydney Ludvigson, Ken- nedi Ludvigson, Kallie Graves and Aileen Quinones placed first with a time of 2:14.65. For the boys, Keith Rushton was a double winner capturing the 50 freestyle in a time of 26.78 and the 100 freestyle at 1:00.92. Hiram Ri- Lou Martin vera was second in the 100 freestyle (1:03.49) and Alec Brandes third Cade Anderson pitches in a recent game for Virgin Valley High. in the 50 freestyle (28.53). Angel DeSantiago led a sweep in the 100 breaststroke for the Bull- dogs winning the event with a time of 1:23.74 with Rivera second (1:25.49) and Dylan Wilson third (1:26.15). Bulldogs open playoffs at Pahrump The 200 medley relay squad of DeSantiago, Wilson, Rivera and Rushton posted a winning time of 2:20.10 while the 200 Freestyle re- By Bob Snell at the team with higher seed. Friday’s semifinals lay team consisting of Wilson, Branes, Rivera and Rushton won with MLN and Saturday’s championship round will be a time of 1:56.49. held at Tech in Henderson. The 3A South Regional meet began Monday with individual com- The Virgin Valley High baseball team opened Virgin Valley has played all four of the teams petition at the UNLV Buchannan Natatorium in Las Vegas. The relay the 3A South Regional tournament on the road in the playoffs from the Sunset Conference. Be- events will be held Friday and Saturday at UNLV. The 3A state meet Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. against Sunset Conference sides splitting with Pahrump Valley, the Bull- will be May 19-20 in Carson City. champion Pahrump Valley. dogs defeated Sunrise Mountain but lost to both The Bulldogs are the fourth seed from the Sun- Mojave and Desert Pines. rise Conference and are 13-13 overall on the sea- The top two teams from the regional tourna- SOFTBALL son while the Trojans went 10-0 in league play to ment will advance to the 3A State tournament earn the Sunset top seed and are 19-11-1 overall. May 18-20 at Faith Lutheran High School in Las The two teams have met twice this season Vegas. with each side claiming a win. The Bulldogs Season ends on sour note defeated the Trojans 12-4 at Pahrump in March Boulder City wallops Bulldogs while the Trojans blanked Virgin Valley 8-0 at The last time Virgin Valley High played Boul- By Lou Martin the Cowboy Classic in Las Vegas during spring der City, the Bulldogs held the Eagles to just one Mesquite MLN break in April. hit, but lost 5-4 at Bulldog Field. Wednesday, the Three other first-round games are scheduled two teams played again in Boulder City and it The 2017 softball season ended on a sour note for Virgin Valley for Tuesday in the double-elimination tourna- wasn’t close. High as the Lady Bulldogs lost games to Chaparral 13-2 and Boul- ment. Moapa Valley (Sunrise No. 1) will host The Eagles pounded out 10 base hits and der City 15-0. The Dawgs began the season 9-6 before dropping 13 of Sunrise Mountain (Sunset No. 4) in Overton; used a seven-run second inning on their way to their next 14 games to end 3A Sunrise League play with a 1-9 record. Mojave (Sunset No. 2) will host Chaparral (Sun- an 11-0 victory at Whalen Field in the regular- Tile &Flooring The Dawgs were 10-19 overall. rise No. 3) in North Las Vegas and Boulder City season finale. The game was called after five -in The Bulldogs fell to the Cowboys 13-2. Bulldog Savannah Price led (Sunrise No. 2) hosts Desert Pines (Sunset No. nings because of the NIAA mercy rule. 4 4 the Dawgs with two hits. The Bulldogs were blown out by the Eagles 4). The loss dropped Virgin Valley to 4-6 in the Walk-in Hardwood from Boulder City 15-0. Eagle pitcher Jordan Bailey threw a three The Bulldogs will play again on Wednesday final Sunrise Conference standings and to 13-13 Showers 4 against either Boulder City or Desert Pines. 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By Dennis Lee of either the Scriptures or the power of The Clark County Library and The Saturday, May 13 God. Salvation Army Mesquite have teamed Family Craft Day We must be careful not to use the “You are in error because you do not up together with Workforce Connec- Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Scriptures to help promote a certain know the Scriptures or the power of tions to remove all barriers when it North St. philosophy or doctrinal God.” (Matthew 22:29) comes to putting Mesquite citizens to When: 11 a.m. position. Basically Jesus was saying, “Don’t use work in above minimum wage jobs. Info: 702-346-5224 In trying to trip up Je- the Scriptures to help spin your particu- Shawn Hotch and Stephanie Woolley Mother’s Day Jeopardy sus, the Sadducees, quot- lar set of beliefs.” are working hard connecting Mesquite Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First ed the law that states that Jesus says that at the resurrection peo- residents to the right career training, North St. if a man dies and has no ple will neither be married nor given in which will give them the skills they need When: 1:30 p.m. son to carry on his name marriage, and that God is the God of the for employment that earns them a living Info: 702-346-5224 and inheritance that the living, not the dead. (Matthew 22:30, 32) wage. brother of that man must The Sadducees were not only trying Are you an out of work, single, mom Monday, May 15 take that man’s wife as his own to sire an to find a way to trip Jesus up, but at the who just finds it impossible to attend Virgin Valley Artists General heir. (Deuteronomy 25:5) same time promote their particular set classes or a job that pays a wage that will Meeting They then expand the scenario to sev- of beliefs. And what Jesus points out is cover the cost of child care let alone give Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 en brothers who all die and still no heir that they were stretching God’s word to you enough income to survive on? W. Mesquite Blvd. was born. And then the wife dies. Then fit their beliefs. Hotch can set you up with Workforce When: 11 a.m. they ask, “Who wife will she be of the This speaks to our need not to do the connections and the Salvation Army Info: 702-346-1338 seven in heaven?” same. We must never use God’s word who will pay for training, provide you It’s good to note what Matthew brings out of context to promote a particular a gas card to make sure you can get to Tuesday, May 16 out about this religious group. You see, teaching or set of beliefs. Further we the school/ training centers (most are lo- Technical Review Meeting the Sadducees did not believe in the res- must let the entire word of God speak cated in Las Vegas) and even assist you Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. urrection and thus they quoted this law to a doctrinal position and not pick and with child care. When: 1:30 p.m. and made up this scenario to promote choose those particular passages we like Do you want all the folks to know Info: www.mesquitenv.gov their belief in no resurrection. and disregard the rest. what your club, group or organization Special Budget Meeting Yet Jesus’ answer stumped them say- God’s word must never be our own is doing? Send all your activities to terin. Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. ing that they have no understanding personal spin zone. [email protected] and please remember When: 3 p.m. to put ‘community calendar’ in the sub- Info: www.mesquitenv.gov ject line so your event notice doesn’t get Ham Radio Club lost in cyber space. Where: Airport Fire Station, 1200 Kit- ty Hawk Dr. Thursday, May 11 When: 6 p.m. Workforce Connections Info: 702-345-3006 Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St. Wednesday, May 17 When: 1 p.m. English as a Second Language Info: 702-346-5224 Where: Living Waters Fellowship, 211 Science Club W. First South St. Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First When: 1 p.m. North St. Info: 540-577-1400 When: 4 p.m. Stevens-Henager Free GED Course Service Times Info: 702-346-5224 Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Sunday Morning 10 a.m. North St. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Friday, May 12 When: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. I-Pad Basics Class Teen Scene Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Children and Youth Programs North St. North St. at Each Service When: 1:30-3 p.m. When: 3:30 p.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: 702-346-5224 211 West First South, Suite C&D Located behind Ace Hardware 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com SENIOR CENTER MENU

Thursday, May 11: Meatloaf, mashed Monday, May 15: Fish & chips, coleslaw, potatoes w/gravy, peas & carrots, WW three bean salad, strawberry short cake roll w/ apple butter, peaches Tuesday, May 16: Chicken Alfredo, Mesquite Lutheran Church Friday, May 12: Lemon baked fish, fettuccini noodle, broccoli, garlic bread, 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org broccoli stuffed potato, steamed carrots, fruit cocktail beet salad, WW bread w/apple butter, Wednesday, May 17: Turkey wrap, honey dew pasta salad, dill pickle, beets, pumpkin pie Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Reverend Patrick F. O’Neal Sunday Worship10:00 a.m. An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice Desert Rose Christian Church 3261 E. Old Pioneer Road | Beaver Dam, AZ | 928-347-5141 Mesquite Lutheran PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE Children’s Church and Adult Sunday School 9 a.m. All Children are Welcome Ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old 702-346-3954 Monday through Friday Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday & Sunday 6 p.m. Licensed by the State of Nevada. Voucher Assistance Available. [email protected] Food Pantry: Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Luncheon: 3rd Sunday Each Month, After Services Prince of Peace Lutheran Church —All Scheduled in Arizona Time— Pastor Travis E. Lauterbach Pastor Rod Hatter “Great Fellowship!” Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month Bible Study Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Women of Life Thursday 10:00 a.m. PLEASE JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY FOR... Bible Study Thursday 3:00 p.m. As we study The mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is to preach, teach, and witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ, administer the Sacraments, and give glory and honor to the Triune God. THE LIFE of 350 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Bldg 600 Joshua (Behind Stage Store in Falcon Mesa Business Park) 702-345-2160 | PrinceOfPeaceLutheranChurchMesquite.com FIRST SUNDAY SERVICES Worship 8:00 &10:45 a.m. BAPTIST Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. CHURCH Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. Get Your Local News Pastor Bill J. Stevenson Sweet Hour of Prayer 6:00 p.m. www.MesquiteLocalNews.com 700 Hardy Way, Mesquite • 702-346-7061 • fbcmesquite.com The Week of May 11, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5B

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If you have walked the halls of a court- house, you’ve probably noticed people aren’t happy to be there. But, every once in a while, you might notice a smiling couple holding a baby. They stand out among the other frazzled court-goers. When I see these couples, I smile. They are not there to engage in some legal battle, but for a far more important pur- CLIFF GRAVETT pose: to adopt a child. 1 ON FINANCE For those adopting a child, the legal questions are usually: How long will passed, the adopting parents and the the adoption take? What is the process? child attend a court hearing to finalize And, is there any chance we might have the adoption. In contrast to typical le- to give the child back? gal proceedings, adoption hearings are The standard adoption is not compli- pleasant. The judge and court staff are cated. The first step is for the birth par- friendly and happy to be there. In fact, ents to legally give up their rights to the judges generally schedule their adop- child. They do this by signing a consent tion hearings first thing in the morning Teri Nehrenz to adoption or a relinquishment of pa- in order to start the day with something Rigo Quintero leads his team in the tug-o-war over the muddy pit and hopes the rental rights. Sometimes the birth father uplifting. anchor does his job so he doesn’t become the first man in the mud. cannot be found or is unknown and the During the hearing, the couple shares father’s rights are terminated through a their story and background. Most im- legal proceeding called a Termination of portantly, they tell the judge about the A night of old-fashioned family fun Parental Rights. bond they have established with the Often, arrangements are made prior child over the last six months. These By Teri Nehrenz cash prize. The prize went to two Virgin to the birth so the child is placed with are emotional experiences with couples MLN Valley High School students. The duet the adopting parents as soon as he or often expressing how grateful they are of Jaiden Juan and Christian Martinez she is born. Prior to placing a child, a for the opportunity of raising a precious For the second-year Mesquite Days of- wowed the audience with their rendition licensed social worker interviews the child. ficially kicked off with an Old-Fashioned of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah which adopting parents in their home to en- Once the judge signs the Decree of Family Fun Night set up at Old Mill Rd. the boys played on the guitar and cello. sure the child will be safe and properly Adoption, the adoption is final and ab- ball fields. The old-fashioned bake off didn’t hap- cared for by the prospective parents. A sent fraud or some other extreme cir- The park was full of families just having pen this year due to lack of entries for the slightly different (and easier) set of rules cumstance, the adoption will not be the time of their lives making ice cream, Dutch Oven/Iron Skillet desert theme applies with step-parent and grandpar- undone for any reason. From a legal playing games and visiting booths. for this year’s competition. Elspeth Kuta, ent adoptions (where at least one of the standpoint, the adopted child has all the The night began with the final round co-organizer for the bake-off, helped sat- adopting parents is already related to same rights as child naturally born to of the Mesquite Idol competition. The isfy everyone’s sweet tooth non-the-less the child) so it’s important to meet with the couple. This includes the legal rights first round having taken place the pre- by setting up a booth where anyone and an attorney if you are thinking about of inheritance and the parents’ duty to vious week and round two on Mon- everyone could join in the fun of making adopting. support the child. day, May 1. The competition was fierce home-made ice cream. In Nevada, like most other states, the with judges having to eliminate over 20 The Family Fun Night was a bigger child must live with the adopting par- Clifford Gravett lives in Mesquite and is an people to get down to the 6 contestants success than last year’s. It looks as if Old ents for at least six months before the attorney with Bingham Snow & Caldwell. He is who took the stage on Wednesday, May Fashioned Family Fun Night is here to adoption can be finalized unless one licensed to practice in Nevada, Arizona, and 3 for the final competition and the $500 stay. of the parents is the birth parent. The Utah. He can be reached at (702) 346-7300, parents file a petition for adoption with [email protected], or 840 Pinnacle Court, the court and once the six months have Suite 202 in Mesquite. Baseball continued from Page 3B Day of Prayer

overall. Boulder City finished confer- ence play at 8-2 and is 15-14 overall. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs still qualified for postseason play by finish- ing fourth in the conference. Virgin Valley managed just three hits against Boulder City hurler Jacob Hubel. Dillan Fuqua’s double and singles by Jayden Perkins and Nathan Cannon was the only hits the Bulldogs had against the Eagle right-hander. The Eagles erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the second inning to take con- trol of the contest. Boulder City added two more runs in the third and fourth innings to help bring an end to the game after the Bulldogs batted in the top of the fifth.

Mother’s Day Stephanie Clark Complementary Treats for All Moms Nearly 40 people attended the 2017 National Day of Prayer held at the Mesquite City Hall Amphitheater on May 4, where five local religious leaders and other public dignitaries joined to pray for various branches of society. The event is MOTHER’S DAy SPECiAlS organized nationwide each year, held on the first Thursday of May. Established in 1952 by President Harry S. Truman, crowds from around the nation join to pray for government, military, family, education, business, media and the Eggs Benedict church. This year’s theme was dubbed “For the Lord’s Great Name’s Sake: Hear us, Forgive us and Heal us. Councilman Brian Wursten was also present, lending Crab Benedict his vocal talents for the closing song. Strawberry Pancakes Prime Rib Dinner Shrimp Scampi with Rice Pilaf fensive support put the pitching staff be- Softball hind early in most games. The Bulldog offense was led by Price Steak & Scampi with Rice Pilaf continued from Page 1B who finished with a .512 batting average followed by Taylor Barnum and Jesse inning no-hitter for Boulder City. The Barnum with .403and .300 respectively. —We’re Open— Eagles finished on top of Sunrise League All will return in 2018. play with a 9-1 record. “We lose only three seniors this year,” Tuesday thru Sunday The young Bulldogs, who lose only said Bulldog coach Travis Griffiths. “Al- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. three players from this year’s squad, will though we did not realize the success be a force next year with the experience we hoped for this year, next year looks (Closed Mondays) gained in 2017. The Bulldogs pitching very promising. We have a good core re- staff of Savannah Price and Calee Clem turning next year from both our varsity will no doubt be stronger after the events and JV teams. The JV’s had a great year 309 S. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton • 702-397-8084 • SugarsHomeplate.com of this year. Control problems and de- which bodes well for our future.” The Week of May 11, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 7B REAL ESTATE Featured Listing

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Lucile Marie Russell She enjoyed traveling, which included Mesquite, Nevada - Lucile (Lucy) Ma- full-time RV travels for eight years, rie Trout Russell, 87, cross-country skiing, golf, tennis, hik- passed away on April 26, ing and a small needlepoint business 2017 at home. She was for several years. Lucy had a special born March 16, 1930 in talent for cooking and hosting friends Lakewood, Ohio to Roy and family in her home. She especially Trout and Viola Helt enjoyed spending time with her grand- Trout. She married Ken- children in later years. neth R. Russell on Sep- She is survived by her husband, Ken Teri Nehrenz tember 19, 1953 in Lake- Russell of Mesquite, NV; children - Dean The band Mr. Hyde had the folks kicking up their heels during the Tenth Annual wood, Ohio. (Beth) of Salida, CO; Duane (Rebecca) of Beaver Dam Jam held at the Beaver Dam Station the weekend of May 5-7. She was raised in Lakewood, Ohio, Centennial, CO; and Kathy (Neil) of Lan- where she was involved in Girl Scouts caster, CA; grandchildren - Erik, Bryce, and church activities. She graduated Laura, Tyler, Brian, Marie, Isaac, Emily, from Ohio State University with a Bach- Melissa and Rebecca; along with four Jam takes place at Beaver Dam elor of Science degree. She worked as a great-grandchildren. Registered Nurse in hospitals, a private A Celebration of Life will be held at a MLN features including fencing and hay bales practice and a student health center later date in Colorado. Friends and fam- to keep the lawnmowers from going off the until 1973. She and her husband, Ken, ily are invited to sign our online guest Once again, Bill Evans brings great fun, course and into the crowd. lived in Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, book at www.virginvalleymortuary. great music and even a great race or two There was a little trouble with the super Virginia, New Mexico, and Nevada. com. to the Beaver Dam community. On Friday modified lawnmowers which were driven May 5 Sleep Dealer took the lead for the by Hippie and Jeremiah. During the line-up three day music fest known for the past Jeremiah had a bit of trouble getting his ma- 10 years as the Beaver Dam Jam. This year chine to go into gear and just as he fixed his Aaron and Bonnie kicked off the week- issue Hippie’s machine got a little testy and THIS WEEK IN HISTORY end a bit early and hit the bar on Thursday never did buck up during the first race. Jer- night to prime the early birds for the week- emiah, not wanting to disappoint the fans, end. The biggest draw to the Jam each year, gave them a show anyway. While Hippie May 14, 1914: J. Lewis Pulsipher May 15, 1939: The power line according to almost everyone in the crowd, limped his mower back to the sidelines Jer- and William E. Woodbury had tele- was completed from Boulder Dam is by far the three day line-up of local and emiah revved up his engine and did a few phones put in their houses. (Hoover Dam) to Mesquite. Homes semi-local bands that come to entertain the quick donuts to kick up a little dust. After May 12, 1915: Eight students grad- now had electricity instead of kero- masses. an afternoon at the races the crowd gath- uate Virgin Valley High School (the sene lamps. Refrigerators and air Saturday brought about a large crowd ered by the bands. first graduating class). conditioning were installed in many of people ready to soak up the sunshine, Temperatures during the last weekend of May 16, 1916: Sara Browning homes. food and fun. The day began with the tra- May have been in triple digits in years gone Lang Bunker plural wife of Edward May 14, 1999: Grand opening of ditional lawn mower races and continued by but this year’s thermometer reflected Bunker Sr. dies in Delta Utah at the the rec center. through the day with several bands from slightly more manageable numbers. This age 85 May 14, 2007: Stadium 6 opens. Utah, Arizona and California. Vendors year the jam was also held a few weeks ear- selling t-shirts, jewelry and other miscel- lier so jammers were able to sit back and laneous items set up, free of charge, to sell chill under the awning while they listened their wares to the partying crowd. to some Old Time Rock-N-Roll along with The Saturday morning lawnmower races other genres of music. drew a slightly smaller crowd than it had in Even with the Mesquite Days competi- years prior but the excitement was no less tion, the Beaver Dam Jam drew record Andrew Bird from the smaller masses. Cheers erupted crowds and continues to grow each year. Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care each time the green flag was brought down From Aaron and Bonnie in the bar on beginning the race and continued until the Thursday to El Dub on Sunday afternoon, and Life Insurance checkered dropped on the winner. Evans brought in folks from near and far The track is looking good these days the for the weekend blowout. The crowd en- 702-346-7025 | www.investment-pros.net Beaver Dam Lawnmower Racing Associa- joyed a variety of music from 18 different 355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. C-80, Mesquite NV 89027 tion has made some wonderful improve- bands and for the tenth year in a row, Bea- ments to the track adding several safety ver Dam Jammed.

Submitted photo The Cub Scout Day Camp took place this past weekend. Cub Scouts hold day camp

Cub Scout Day Camp was held for use of pocket knives by carving soap. Tiger Cubs, Wolves, Bears and Webe- They learned to set up tents and to tie los from 11 Units of cub scouts on Fri- various knots. For “paws in action” they day and Saturday. There were 127 cub did a service project by cleaning all the scouts ages 7-10 who attend the camp toys in the church nursery. sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ The Webelos (we be loyal scouts), age of Latter-day Saints. The theme for the 10, went on a 4-mile hike on Friday af- camp was “Top Secret Service Agent”. ternoon to complete their requirements. Each of the dens did activities to com- They started out at the LDS church and plete requirements for their awards. All hiked to Hafen Park and went north to of the cub scouts received T-shirts with Desert Rose Park on Old Mill and then the theme printed on the front. Cub they returned to the church where they scouts from the three dens were able to fixed their own hoagie sandwiches with do archery and B-B shooting at the Heri- fruit and veggies. They were also able tage Park where targets were set up and to make their own first aid kits. On Sat- supervised by leaders. urday, they went to a first responder The Tiger Cubs, age 7, visited the Vir- class and learned how to perform CPR gin Valley Museum and had an art les- and other first aid skills. For their “into son at the Art Gallery. The Wolves, the woods” activity, they learned about age 8, made paper airplanes and musi- plants, trees and seed starting by plant- cal instruments with simple materi- ing some palm tree seeds. The Webelos als. “Running with the pack” included completed their Sportsman require- skate boards and other physical activity ment by playing dodge ball games in the games. At the “howling at the moon” ac- gym. tivity they practiced skits that they per- The scouts had to decipher the code formed later in the day. book they were given to find their site for The Bears, age 9, had a forensic class lunch. At the end of the camp, the scouts with the police and did their finger- did skits and played the musical instru- prints. The police gave a demonstra- ments they had made earlier in the day. tion of how the K-9 dog helps and they Many thanks to Gina Zarate, Christine watched the police fly their drone. The Sawyer and the committee that planned scouts learned how to use tools includ- and supervised the activities of the cub ing screw drivers and learned the safe scouts. The Week of May 11, 2017 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 9B Run lights up the night By Teri Nehrenz centipede with bright white legs sprawl- MLN ing far to the sides of the body of people running the race. Local residents, Rusty Hughes and Coming in first place in the 5K run was Ammon Arave, wanted to have their 32-year-old Omar Vallejo completing the fun in the desert but it’s hot during the run in just 22:29. Ironically it was his two day and dark at night so they took those younger siblings coming in the second challenges and, together, developed a and third place spots. Jairo is the middle solution called the One80light. The light brother and finished in second place with was an instant hit with the folks in Mes- a time of 25:10 and Carlos, the youngest quite and they decided to create an event. brother just seconds behind in third. The Mesquite Department of Athletics The event was something spectacular and Leisure Services along with the One- to see and, according to Nick Montoya, 80light organization held the first annual director of Athletics and Leisure servic- Light up the Night 5k & 10K Run. The event es for the City of Mesquite, something was held on Friday, May 5, at the Mesquite he would like to see become an annual Sports & Events Complex as part of the event. “Just like the first color run held Mesquite Days festivities and was a huge earlier in the year, events like this bring Teri Nehrenz success with over a hundred runners join- out new faces and bring about new ways Complete with skinny ties, brill creamed hair and horn-rimmed glasses, the ing them for their maiden run. to have fun. We’re always striving to find Spazmatics recaptured the sounds, styles and dance steps from the 1980s. The trail of lit runners was quite im- new ways to reach out to the community pressive in the dark of the night and the and sponsor events that bring people oohs and aahs from the spectators was together like this one,” said Montoya. almost deafening as they watched the “This is certainly something that we’re Casablanca kicks off pool season runners disappear over the first hill. going to keep in the works for future The line of runners looked like a giant Mesquite Days events.” MLN She knows what the Mesquite, Vegas and Utah crowds like to hear and she Mesquite is bound to have a rocking brings in the bands that are tried and good summer with free poolside concerts true favorites. Join them all summer long Elks hold annual meeting in Garderville at the CasaBlanca Resort. On May 6, the with the following lineup of free poolside Spazmatics once again set the standard concerts: Special to MLN given to Reno Lodge 597 for the largest do- for the summer with a pool party that was Saturday, June 3: Yellow Brick Road- nation of $14,563.23 and Tahoe-Douglas wild and crazy fun. The band cranked Based out of Las Vegas, Yellow Brick The Nevada State Elks Association held Lodge 2670 for per capita of 20.92. out all the music you love to hear from Road presents the greatest generation of its 93rd annual state convention on April A banquet was held Saturday evening Journey to J.Geils and the crowd, whether arena rock with an unmatched level of 20-23 at Tahoe-Douglas Lodge 2670. for NSEA Ritual winners and instal- on land or in the water, rocked the night. accuracy and enthusiasm, featuring the Meetings were held throughout the lation of new officers for 2017-2018. -In The deck was jam packed with pool side music of Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Kan- day Friday by various NSEA organiza- stalled, were David Pressler Reno Lodge partiers, singing, dancing and having the sas, Pink Floyd and more. tions including PER’s, Advisory Council 597 as President, Bill Bohnett North Las time of their lives. Saturday, Aug. 5: Lights – the Music of and Leadership meeting. That evening Vegas Lodge 2353 as President-Elect Complete with skinny ties, brill Journey and more-Known for its note for a State Presidents and Awards Ban- and Al Bye, Carson City Lodge 2177, creamed hair and horn-rimmed glasses, note renditions of Journey’s classic cata- quet was held honoring state commit- Vice-President. Also installed was Mes- the Spazmatics recaptured the sounds, log, Lights invites the audience to expe- tee chairman and guests of honor were quite’s Lou Martin NSEA 4-year Trustee styles and dance steps from the 1980s. rience the music and history of Journey. State Presidents from Area 7. and other NSEA appointed officers. The Outstanding music combined with cre- Saturday, Sept. 2: WolfCreek-With A luncheon was held Saturday by evening closed with Reno Lodge 597 ative flair and style made for an evening an original combination of classic and NSEA State Major Project Trustees for named winner of the NSEA Ritual Con- of pure energy and entertainment. southern rock and classic country, Wolf- Project Safe Haven. NSEA members con- test for 2017. It’s hard not to get caught up in the ex- Creek’s ability to captivate audiences re- tributed over $56,000 during the luncheon Attending from Mesquite Lodge 2811, citement of the crowd; even Krissy Ayon, sults in a must-see live music experience. from Lodge donations, silent auction and were Exalted Ruler Harold Straley, entertainment and event coordinator for This group performs the music of bands other fund raisers. The total breakdown is Lodge Secretary Terri Porter, Chaplain the CasaBlanca Resort, showed off a few such as Led Zeppelin, Journey, AC/DC, as follows: gift baskets $3460.00, Exalted Shelley Piper-Martin, District Deputy dance moves now and then. She was be- Johnny Cash, ZZ Top, The Eagles and Rulers march $50,979.05, Elroy junior doll Charlie Lum Kee, State Chaplain Yvonne hind the scenes making sure everything superstars such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, raffle 1025.00, Vest sales and silent auction Lum Kee, State Chairmen Bill Oskin, was running smooth but anyone walk- Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, $1274 for a total of $56,738.05. A plaque was Debbie Oskin and Lou Martin. ing by could see the smiles beaming Toby Keith and more. from her face as her eyes swept the lively Doors open at 7 p.m. with the concerts crowd. The poolside concerts are a huge beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is free hit each month and Ayon is the one who and guests must be 21 years of age or old- makes them happen. er and must show valid identification.

Teri Nehrenz Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue just received several donkeys from a Texas ranch. It’s now the law in Nevada! More donkeys rescued at Peaceful Valley By Teri Nehrenz MLN we’d perhaps become a senior rescue but right now we’re working as a train- Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in ing facility although we are happy to do Scenic, Arizona, gained seven more whatever the donkeys need us to do for Presents donkeys this past month from a Texas them.” ranch. These particular donkeys spent The new donkeys are sweet as can be enough time with the ranch volunteers and ready to meet their fans and poten- OHV VIN INSPECTION to become tame enough for a “C-D” tial foster parents. grade, which means they came ready to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue is a & REGISTRATION EVENT train and that’s what the Scenic satellite nonprofit charitable organization and is rescue workers volunteers intend to do. dependent on donations for its support. After the donkeys are trained and reach PVDR takes no money from any govern- their “A-B” grade they will go to other ment agency. By removing the burden donkey rescues that have very success- of donkey rescue from federal, state, Saturday, May 13 ful adoption programs. county or local government, its services PVDR is run by Joan Dunkle and Fred have saved hundreds of thousands of 7:30 - 10:30 A.M Clark and over the years they have filled tax-payer dollars. Peaceful Valley Don- a lot of needs for a lot of donkeys but they key Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit charity. haven’t yet gotten a regular classification. All donations are tax deductible. Register your OHV, we will provide all paperwork. “Because of the rural and secluded area If you are interested in learning more that we live in there isn’t much opportu- about adopting, sponsoring or contrib- We will also do regular VIN inspections during the event nity for the donkeys to get adopted but uting to the care of the donkeys at the our foster program here is outstanding, Scenic satellite, please contact Dunkle Mesquite loves their donkeys.” Dunkle and Clark at 928-347-4506, or you can said. “For a while we were taking in a lot check out the Peaceful Valley web site WALMART PARKING LOT | 1110 W. Pioneer Blvd. of senior donkeys and we thought that at www.donkeyrescue.org. 10B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of May 11, 2017 claSSIFIED

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