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CITY COUNCIL Housing project pulled amid back lash

By Barbara Ellestad sideration is located on West Old Mill MLN Road, which is currently used as a drop-off, pick-up lot for the Virgin Before the Mesquite City Council Valley Elementary School. The devel- even had an opportunity to hear a pro- oper from St. George, Utah, intended posal for an affordable housing proj- to construct 24 two-story rental town- ect desperately needed in the commu- homes that would include covered nity, the developer pulled his request parking and common area amenities. from the agenda for the Tuesday, Jan. Even though the agenda item was 23, meeting. pulled without hearing, Councilman The action apparently was caused Dave Ballweg addressed the issue say- by considerable back lash commu- ing he was disappointed with Clark nity members and parents sent to city County School District because it had and elected officials. Several officials not worked out any agreement with called the input vile, vicious and “a the city to officially use the acreage nor classic case of racism and classism.” had it made provisions with the city to Mesquite Mayor Al Litman said at accept liability for any accidents that the meeting’s beginning that “the de- may occur on the lot. veloper had withdrawn his intent for “The Clark County School District this parcel. I want to say that work- has not been cooperative in any way Barbara Ellestad force housing is important to this over time to solve their problem. We A city-owned parcel located next to Virgin Valley Elementary School was up for community. There is a real need for are going to pursue that more,” Ball- consideration as a site for affordable housing. The builder pulled his request this type of development.” before the Mesquite City Council had an opportunity to hear the issue due to The 2.33 acre property under con- > See council, Page 2A considerable back lash from community members.

ENTERTAINMENT Mesquite Balloon Fest kicks off Friday MLN

This Friday, Mesquite Gaming, owner of Casablanca Re- sort and Virgin River Hotel, kicks off the seventh annual Mesquite Balloon Festival. The event, which runs from Fri- day, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 28, features dozens of hot air balloons participating in exciting balloon launches and stunning night glows creating a picture-perfect experience for spectators of all ages. The full schedule is below.

Friday, Jan. 26 7:30 a.m. – Hot Air Balloon Launch, Oasis Parking Lot Beginning at 7:30 a.m. the hot air balloons lift off from the Oasis parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort. Ad- mission is free and all ages are welcome. Spectator parking for this event will be in the Oasis Parking garage across the street from the launch area. 6–7 p.m. – Balloon Night Glow, Southwest parking lot (under resort video marquee sign). Each night the event fea- tures a Balloon Night Glow and Candlestick Glow show be- ginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome Teri Nehrenz The Mesquite Balloon Festival kicks off Friday with events through the weekend. > See BALLOON, Page 7A

College crunch time Madison and Nichole Brown are all smiles as they finish their FAFSA applications. With graduation just a short time away, seniors Madison and Nichole Brown are making plans for life after Virgin Valley High School. They spent Tuesday morning at the school career counseling office filling out their Free Applications For Student Aid. FAFSA is a required form that seniors must complete to be considered for trade school or college loans. VVHS teachers and counselors also encourage students to apply for the thou- sands of dollars of scholarships available to graduates. The scholarship app file bears the sign, “Scholarships are a gift you HELP give YOURSELF!”

Linda Faas Get your daily news in our newsletter! Sign up at MesquiteLocalNews.com 2A MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Jan. 25, 2018 Town hall about superintendent search draws meager turnout By Jacky Valley to the podium. Her perception of a strength: is committed to the job beyond just a short so he said the next superintendent must The Nevada Independent “It’s very united and very diverse,” she said. stint. either figure out how to operate more effi- The response kicked off another hour of Gruner said one of her teachers spent ciently or find more money. On top of that, The first town hall meeting regarding the commentary from the roughly dozen com- hours after school helping her with algebra. he said the district needs someone who is hunt for the Clark County School District’s munity members who attended the town She’d like to see the new district leader rec- committed to the reorganization effort that’s next superintendent started rather inauspi- hall, which ended a half hour earlier than ognize the importance of educators who go underway. ciously Tuesday evening. planned. It was the first of five town halls above and beyond to ensure their students’ The district is also collecting input via an The search firm associate moderating the scheduled this week as an opportunity for success. online survey available in English and Span- event asked attendees to describe the sig- the community to get involved in the search “Teachers are and should always be the ish. The remaining town halls will be at the nificant strengths of the nation’s fifth-largest process. The meager turnout wasn’t whol- most important inside of the school,” she following times and locations: school district. The question was supposed ly unexpected: Search firm officials had said. “When the teachers are the priority, Thursday, Jan. 25—10 a.m. to noon. to lay the groundwork for a conversation warned the School Board of Trustees that then the students are the priority.” Northwest Career and Technical Academy that would help mold the forthcoming can- online surveys typically draw a better re- Yvette Bell, whose four grandchildren Banquet Facility. 8200 W. Tropical Parkway, didate profile — or, in other words, the quali- sponse. attend school in the district, said the next Las Vegas ties and characteristics being sought in the Still, trustees deemed community input a superintendent should figure out what’s Friday, Jan. 26—1 to 3 p.m. Southwest next leader. vital part of the search for a new superinten- working well at schools here and across the Career and Technical Academy Coyote Ball- Instead, silence ensued. Robert Mata, who dent — a position some have called one of the country and model those practices. room, 7050 W. Shelbourne Ave., Las Vegas. works for Ray and Associates, the Iowa- most important jobs in Nevada. The board “It’s always OK to ask questions and ask Saturday, Jan. 27—10 a.m. to noon. Sil- based search firm hired by the district, prod- will choose a successor for Superintendent for help,” she said. verado College Preparatory and Career ded for a response. Pat Skorkowsky, who’s retiring in June. The district’s recent struggles — both fi- Technical High School Gym. 1650 Silver “Any thoughts?” he said. “Obviously this The attendees described the ideal next su- nancially and organizationally — also didn’t Hawk Ave., Las Vegas. is a wonderful, terrific school district.” perintendent as a team player who focuses go unnoticed during the town hall. A young woman named Deborah Gruner on student achievement, engages with the Duncan Lee, who’s on the board of the This article first was published online at www.thenevadain- — a graduate of Clark High School, where community, invests in teacher development, Council for a Better Nevada, fears the dis- dependent.com. Those interested can email editor@then- the event was held — stood up and headed addresses the district’s budget woes and trict’s budget isn’t growing to meet its needs, vindy.com

I knew it was going to be an Council ugly battle. I also knew the Andrew Bird continued from Page 1A closet racism and classism Specializing in Medicare, Long Term Care weg said. is happening. It offends and Life Insurance Councilman George Rapson, speak- me, frankly. It will come ing by telephone, said he was con- up again. I am hopeful that 702-346-7025 | www.investment-pros.net cerned about the liability issue also. 355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. C-80, Mesquite NV 89027 But he went further in his remarks when it does, the community saying, “I want to thank the developer will understand the need. It who had a very needed and timely project. I appreciate them under- doesn’t equate to crime. It standing the ramification of the loca- equates to helping those who Dr. Robert D. Hillstead, O.D. tion and their flexibility. Both parents need help and are seriously Optometrist and the developer got to the right an- interested in making a better Shaun D. Rich ABOC/NCLEC swer.” Nevada Licensed Optician VVES principal Kathy Davis told life for themselves and their Now located in the Oasis Professional Park the council she appreciated their ac- kids. tion on the issue and allowing the George Rapson drop-off point to remain as is. She City Councilman also said the community does need 702-346-1994 workforce and low-income housing. precisioneyecare4u.com Community member Michelle West had about the low-income housing 840 PINNACLE COURT addressed some of the concerns that with the school district for not help- BLDG. 11 | STE. 102 | MESQUITE were raised like the amount of traffic ing us out. I want to see all these out- that could have been generated by the raged parents step up and show their project and the school. “But when this outrage to the Clark County School issue was raised I heard a lot of inval- District.” e Virgin Valley eatre Group and the Cliffrose Chamber Music Series id and ugly comments about ‘those’ Rapson said after the meeting that Proudly Presents types of apartments and ‘those’ types the community input he received via of people around our schools. I’m not emails was “a classic case of racism okay with that.” and classism that I find abhorrible for She said the perception of the type our city. I was shocked and very upset of people who occupy so-called low- by some of the messaging I got from income housing was misguided and parents in our town.” actually included police officers, Ballweg also said after the meeting teachers and professionals. “Those that the level of viciousness in the people are all over our community. I emails he received was unprecedent- hope when you do consider low-in- ed. “They were some of the most vile come housing projects in the future I’ve ever seen,” Ballweg said. Warming up your winter that you don’t accept any closet, bi- City attorney Bob Sweetin said dur- ased racism and any type of classism ing the meeting that the city would with harpsichord, when you make your decision.” pursue the legal issues between the flute, and strings! Rapson followed up on West’s com- city and the school district that have ments saying “that’s exactly what gone unfinished. “We do have a his- I thought when this thing came on tory of trying to work with the school the agenda. I knew it was going to be district on that property and they have an ugly battle. I also knew the closet no interest. With the changes that racism and classism is happening. have been made, there are a number Gaye Nelson, It offends me, frankly. It will come of ways we can go about it by working harpsichord up again. I am hopeful that when it directly with the school site.” does, the community will understand Sweetin said he would immediately Jane Solomon, flute the need. It doesn’t equate to crime. work on a waiver of liability and in- It equates to helping those who need demnification of the city by the school Lila Williams, help and are seriously interested in district. Later he would work on fu- cello making a better life for themselves ture plans for the site and bring it

Walter White, and their kids.” back to council. violin I Addressing the liability issue the Litman said he would also work city could potentially have from ac- with Sweetin to pursue a resolution Josephina Romero, cidents, Rapson said “I hope the par- of the situation with the school dis- violin II ents continue the same outrage they trict. Barry Bowers, viola Cliffrose performs at the Mesquite Community Theatre in cooperation with Brent Pettit, the Virgin Valley Theatre Group. cello, bass RECEIVE A CRUISE Sunday, * Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. VACATION FOR 2

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Editor’s note: The following was tak- Jan. 17 Jan. 14-20 1/16/18 en from the pages of the Mesquite Police Theft: Officer responded to an East Statistics supplied by Mesquite Police Peddler’s permit required Department blotter from Jan. 14-20. Pioneer Boulevard casino for a report of Department. Disclaimer: These names Possession of schedule I & II sub- a theft of a jacket. Report was taken. were reported in the Mesquite Police De- stances Jan. 14 Theft: Officer went to a West Pioneer partment’s arrest report released Jan. 22, Suspicious person: Officer respond- Boulevard business regarding theft by 2018. Persons should be presumed inno- Johnson, Teresa J ed to a residence reference a male at- two adult females. A written statement cent until convicted in a court of law. Mesquite tempting to gain entry into the residence. was gathered and the investigation is 1/19/18 Upon arrival, the male was located and ongoing. Benitez, Ruben Jr. Responsibility of parents placed under arrest for breach of peace. Hit and run: An officer responded to San Ysidro, CA Traffic stop: Officer contacted a mo- a casino parking lot reference a hit and 1/18/18 Leavitt, Joslynn M torist for speed. Driver had a suspended run accident that occurred earlier in the Jail housing agreement Bunkerville, NV D/L and no Nevada registration. day. The officer was unable to determine 1/18/18 Lost property: Officer was dis- a suspect and was unable to locate any Brown-Barker, Kristy P Contempt of court patched to a call requiring for a phone witnesses to the incident. Littlefield, AZ call only on lost property. The Officer Hit and run: An officer responded to 1/16/18 Leonard, Charles E called the reporting person who stated an East Pioneer Boulevard casino park- Jail housing agreement Laverkin, UT they left property in Mesquite. The items ing lot reference a hit and run accident Contempt of court 1/15/18 could not be located at this time. that occurred earlier in the day. The of- Petit Larceny ficer was unable to determine a suspect Chavez, Joshua R Jan. 15 and was unable to locate any witnesses Mesquite Mandryk, Tyler R Suspicious person: A female adult to the incident. 1/15/18 Mesquite wanted to file a report of harassment Basic speed 1/19/18 that occurred out of state. Officers -in Jan. 18 Driver’s license suspended/revoked DUI formed the female she will have to file Suspicious person: Officer respond- the report with the police department ed to the police department for a citizen Cortez-Alcazar, Carlos Prue, Joshua W in her jurisdiction were the harassment reporting suspicious activity. Officer Mesquite St. George, UT took place. spoke to the citizen and investigation is 1/16/18 1/18/18 Graffiti: Officer took a report of graf- ongoing. Paraphernalia advertising/sale Felony arrest warrant fiti at a local care facility. Graffiti: Officers observed graffiti on Panhandling: Officers issued an private property. Fortado, Rico A Rodriquez, Fernando adult male a citation for panhandling at Controlled substance problem: An Fredonia, AZ Mesquite a North Sandhill Boulevard business. officer conducted a traffic stop on a ve- 1/16/18 1/20/18 Traffic Stop: Conducted a traffic stop hicle for a moving violation. The adult Domestic battery Purchase/consumption by minor for Speed. Driver’s license were sus- male driver and adult female passenger pended from out of state. were in possession of a large amount of Griffiths, Tad S Turner, Walter III methamphetamine, heroin, and drug Washington, UT Las Vegas Jan 16 paraphernalia. Both occupants were 1/19/18 1/17/18 Controlled substance problem: Of- arrested for trafficking methamphet- Jail housing agreement Contempt of court ficer responded to a report of panhan- amine, trafficking heroin, and drug par- dling. After further investigation subject aphernalia. Hammer, Kade B Villa, Amelia P was charged with drug possession. Washington, UT Mesquite Property damage, non-vandalism: Jan. 19 1/18/18 1/16/18 Officers responded to a Green Springs Abuse/Neglect: Officers responded Trafficking controlled substance x2 Contempt of court Street apartment complex for graffiti. to a Valley View Drive school on a report Possession of drug paraphernalia Driving w/o a valid license Officers took photos and completed a of child neglect. report. DUI: An officer conducted a traffic Hibbs, Donald B Truancy: Mesquite police officer re- stop on a vehicle for a moving violation. Nashville, TN > See ARREST, Page 5A sponded to a Valley View Drive school The adult male driver failed field sobri- reference a truant student. ety tests and was arrested for DUI. Person on foot: An officer observed a male adult jaywalk across a public Jan. 20 street. The male was arrested for having Traffic stop: An officer conducted a drug paraphernalia. traffic stop for a moving violation. Two Thank You Traffic stop: Officer conducted a traf- adult males were issued citations for fic stop. The driver was arrested for an open container of alcohol, adult minor active warrant out of Mesquite Munici- consumption of alcohol, and traffic vio- For Reading pal Court. lations. ARIZONA LOTTERY Lost property: An officer completed Theft: Officers were dispatched to a Drive a Little & Get a Lotto a report of lost property. 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ven though Congress could “Applying for a waiver to imple- annual cost of about $5,700 each. the ACA became law,” Stark writes. not find a way to repeal the ment work requirements is a com- “Such costs are unsustainable over “By 2021, with the ACA in place, budget-busting, economy-dis- mon-sense reform, and it’s one that’s the long-run without dramatic tax estimates show that the country will torting Affordable Care Act, already supported by the administra- increases,” Honchariw states. spend 21 percent of the annual econo- Eaffectionately known as ObamaCare, tion,” says NPRI policy analyst Daniel According to Dr. Stark, ObamaCare my on health care.” there are still a few things the states Honchariw. “Medicaid should help its has resulted in only 20 million of the 50 He said this past year the cost of can do to ameliorate its impact. able-bodied members who are willing million uninsured people before the law Medicaid was $545 billion nationally Chief among these, according to a to work, rather than encouraging an was passed — without a single Repub- and is projected to grow to $700 bil- report prepared for the Nevada Policy unsustainable and demoralizing cycle lican vote, by the way — to gain health lion by 2020. Research Institute and the Washing- of dependency.” insurance coverage. A large portion of Studies have found that the health ton Policy Center by Dr. Roger Stark, Honchariw notes that 60 percent of those were handed Medicaid. In Wash- outcomes for people covered by Med- is to implement work requirements the Nevadans who gained free Med- ington state, 80 percent of the newly icaid are no better than the uninsured. for able-bodied Medicaid enrollees. icaid coverage under ObamaCare’s insured were placed on Medicaid. We encourage Nevada’s lawmakers The Trump administration an- expansion of the program — approved “Obamacare has raised insurance to take advantage of the work-require- nounced recently that it is willing to by Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval, premiums for virtually everyone in ment waiver and other options to curb accept waiver requests — known as by the way — did not earn a penny of the country outside of the free Medic- the cost to taxpayers and break the 1115A waivers — from states that wish income in all of 2015. Expanded Med- aid entitlement. Health care spending cycle of dependency such entitlements to impose a work requirement. icaid now covers 600,000 Nevadans at was 17 percent of the economy when foster. —TM Rural broadband: a bipartisan States cry foul over egg law alifornians want chickens to be priority for Congress able to stretch their wings, no here is no denying that the internet catherine cortez-masto matter how much it stretches has radically changed the ways commentary the cost of eggs. we communicate, shop, learn, and CBack in 2008 those animal-loving engage with the world around us. providers seeking to expand broadband folks to the west of Nevada approved a TYet despite the internet’s importance to networks into underserved areas and ballot initiative that required the size of our everyday lives, not every American has addressing challenges rural communities cages for egg-laying hens in that state access to broadband internet service—ser- face in installing infrastructure on our to be increased by about 75 percent by thomas mitchell vice that has become essential. public lands. January 2015. Failure to comply with the commentary Unfortunately, too many counties in our I’ve also introduced the bipartisan Mov- law was punishable by a $1,000 fine and state continue to lack access to broadband ing FIRST Act to provide funding for inno- 180 days in the county lockup. facilities to comply with one state’s service. This is especially true in too many of vation in transportation and internet access But as January 2015 approached, the eccentric preferences, California has our rural communities in the Silver State. in rural communities. egg farmers in California started to inflated egg prices for every consumer This unequal access to quality broadband These bills would improve online con- squawk, saying complying with the law in the nation, including in Nevada. We internet is simply wrong and puts our rural nectivity for more Americans, particularly would cause their eggs to cost at least 20 are asking the Supreme Court to limit residents at an unfair disadvantage. benefitting rural economies. percent more to produce than eggs im- California’s ability to set unreasonable Every Nevada now requires and should I also continue to call on the Trump Ad- ported from other states, putting them and unique agricultural standards that have access to the unlimited knowledge and ministration to include investments in rural at a competitive disadvantage. affect other states like Nevada, while vital services the internet offers. Dial-up in- broadband in its anticipated infrastructure So, California lawmakers passed a doing little to help further any tangible ternet is simply not good enough anymore. proposal. law saying that any eggs sold in that concerns in California.” Broadband internet provides Nevadans There are opportunities for bipartisan state had to comply with the state cage The other states involved are Ala- with many opportunities for growth. agreement to invest in our rural communi- size requirements. bama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Louisi- Small businesses can gain quick access to ties, improve our infrastructure, and bring From January 2015 to January 2016 ana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, the global market. Our children and grand- access to affordable broadband to every the price of eggs in the U.S. shot up Oklahoma, Utah and Wisconsin. All children are able to complete and submit county in Nevada. more than 10 percent, according to the have Republican attorneys general homework assignments with little hassle. Nevadans deserve quality broadband Consumer Price Index, though the except Iowa. Loved ones from across town—or even internet access, regardless of where you prices have dropped since. According to the suit, California across the country and the world—can stay live. I refuse to stand by as many Nevadans But now Nevada and a dozen other produces about 5 billion eggs a year and in touch with the click of a button. continue to lack this vital necessity. states are crying foul and asking the imports another 4 billion from other Families can immediately connect via Access to broadband internet is much U.S. Supreme Court to wring the neck states, greatly affecting the interstate video with a doctor who can help an ailing more than a telecommunications issue. of the California egg law because it egg market. child. It is an equality issue and it’s time every violates the Constitution’s Commerce The lawsuit quotes a 1979 U.S. Su- Reliable broadband internet access expe- Nevadan, from White Pine and Esmeralda, Clause and a federal law requiring uni- preme Court case on the significance dites all of these tasks and more, saving time to Lincoln and Lyon counties have access to form standards for eggs sold in inter- of the Commerce Clause to the nation’s and money in the process. the services, resources, and economic op- state commerce. founders. That opinion stated: “The few In the U.S. Senate, my colleague, Senator portunities the internet offers. According to the 109-page lawsuit, the simple words of the Commerce Clause Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and I represent This remains one of my top priorities as California regulations are costing egg — ‘The Congress shall have Power . . states with insufficient rural broadband in- your Senator and a member of the Senate consumers nationwide more than $350 . To regulate Commerce … among the ternet access. We are committed to working Committee on Commerce, Science, and million a year. several States …’ — reflected a central together to tackle this disparity head on. Transportation, which oversees telecom- In announcing several weeks ago that concern of the Framers that was an Recently, we introduced the Streamlining munications issues. Nevada was joining the legal challenge, immediate reason for calling the Con- Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment As your Senator, I am committed to Attorney General Adam Laxalt de- stitutional Convention: the conviction of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2017, or finding bipartisan solutions that improve clared, “This is yet another example of that in order to succeed, the new Union SPEED Act. opportunities for all Nevadans. California’s unreasonable and over bur- would have to avoid the tendencies This bipartisan bill addresses the densome regulations affecting everyday toward economic Balkanization that unacceptable gap in broadband access by Catherine Cortez-Masto is a U.S. Sentator representing the Nevadans. By forcing out-of-state egg speeding-up the permitting process for state of Nevada. producers to modify their production > See MITCHELL, Page 5A

Mesquite Local News Consumer protections in jeopardy Published every Thursday by Battle Born Media LLC terry donnelly he Consumer Financial Protec- commentary pet project, she likely would have been sat- Publisher tion Bureau (CFPB) was spawned isfied helping common citizen consumers Kirk Kern by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street “little guy” against the behemoth finan- who had been done wrong by banks, and [email protected] Reform and Consumer Protection cial industry. One of their most notable never run for the Senate. They blocked her, TAct of 2010. achievements was to stifle Wells Fargo she ran, she won, she persisted, and has Advertising sales Sandi Boyce Proving the federal government could when they were illegally creating accounts been a thorn in their sides ever since–big [email protected] manage the internet, it was rolled out in between 2011 and 2016 for their customers mistake. 801-661-5686 2011 with a well-planned, functioning web without permission or knowledge. 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Corday served until Novem- Linda Faas (Virgin Valley Water District) collectors and any number of other money to make “rules more effective by consis- ber, 2017 when he resigned with plans to Lou Martin (Sports) related companies—especially those who tently and fairly enforcing those rules.” challenge in Ohio’s next governor’s race. Teri Nehrenz (Calendar/office manager) primarily dealt with poorer citizens in dire The agency has been controversial from While relinquishing his appointment, he [email protected] need of financial assistance, could, as in- the beginning, mostly because the financial tried to elevate his assistant to acting direc- 12 W. Mesquite Blvd Suite 109 dividuals, contact the CFPB site and have lobby and big banking didn’t like the new tor, but Donald Trump had other ideas. He Mesquite NV 89027 their concerns reviewed and possibly find sheriff in town monitoring their activity. decided to appoint Mick Mulvaney, who relief through the CFPB providing clout The bureau was the brainchild of Eliza- is also serving as Office of Management (702) 346-NEWS (6397) Fax: (888) 241-8172 against large, moneyed institutions that beth Warren, then a Harvard Law School and Budget Director, to the post. Mulvaney [email protected] any individual could not get a hearing. professor. The Republicans made their first now has two titles and has left the CFPB Along the way the bureau has returned mistake concerning the bureau by making with a part-time, acting director. Part-time $12 billion to over 29 million consumers it clear that President Obama could not get work at full-time jobs does not seem to be from financial institutes due to illegal Warren confirmed as director. an issue in this administration. banking activity in the last seven years. Instead, he nominated Richard Cordray. The CFPB has been the champion of the If the GOP had simply let Warren run her > See DONNELLY, Page 5A The Week of Jan. 25, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5A community briefs administration is overturning those regula- Donnelly tions to allow 300% APR interest rates and MS. SENIOR MESQUITE PAGEANT continued from Page 4A in some cases the rate can reach 1,000% ANNOUNCES CHANGES life and community, sharing what they due to taking away more modest roll-over have accomplished. Acting Director Mulvaney’s initial an- loan limits. Also gone will be application The Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant The 2018 Pageant takes place on April nouncement to the members of the bureau restrictions designed to be sure the bor- announces changes to the age and geo- 7. The deadline to apply to be a 2018 con- was that he was not there to shut-down rower can reasonably be able to repay in a graphical location requirements in order testant is Jan. 31. Please contact President the agency. However, his formal request timely manner. Desperate, poor workers to coincide with the Ms. Senior Nevada Joni Robinson at 702-612-4736, hrobin@ for funds to operate CFPB for the next fearing repossession or eviction are being State Pageant requirements. mesquiteweb.com. year is zero dollars. He also changed the taken advantage of by greedy, high cost, Senior women age 55 or older are now mission statement from one that focuses short-term lenders. Corday tried to mitigate eligible to enter the Pageant. The previ- Gardening class scheduled on enforcing laws to, “regularly identifying the long-term damage that could be done to ous minimum age was 60. Also, senior The Nevada Cooperative Extension and addressing outdated, unnecessary, or these families, but the Trump administra- ladies are not required to live in Mes- Clark County has scheduled a Success- unduly burdensome regulations.” In short, tion is willing to feed them to the sharks–the quite or have a Mesquite address. In ful Desert Gardening class on Saturday, he wants no funding and to deregulate the legally operating loan sharks. These are the order to accommodate women whose Jan. 27, from 9-11 a.m. at the Cooperative laws CFPB was strictly enforcing. Ac- kinds of complaints that typically come to smaller rural communities are not able Extension Building B at 1987 N. Moapa tions speak louder than words–Mulvaney the CFPB from consumers being gouged in to conduct a pageant, eligibility extends Blvd. in Logandale. wasn’t being truthful to his subordinates their times of extreme need. to within a 50 mile radius of Mesquite, The gardening class will be led by cer- when he came on board as part-time, act- The scene is now common and predict- including Arizona. tified horticulturist Andrea Meckley. ing director. Their days may be numbered. able. From the new tax law; the healthcare The Ms. Senior Mesquite and Nevada To register, go to eventbrite.com and And, so may be the days of individual, insurance rollbacks, including Medicare State Pageants celebrate mature senior search for Successful Desert Gardening citizen consumers having a government and Medicaid; the proposed changes to ladies and all that life has formed them or contact the cooperative extension at agency specifically designed to support Social Security; and now the muting of the to be. Not a “beauty” pageant, instead, a 702-397-2604, extension 0 or email walk- their financial grievances against Wall Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, showcase of women’s contributions in erd@ unce.unr.edu. Street perpetrators. it is clear that the current administration Here’s an example of how the focus is focused on getting every possible penny has already shifted from the consumer’s out of the lower income half of the country Looking for your It’s going to be a while, as the IRS welfare to that of focusing on the financial and using it to line the pockets of corpo- corporations. Richard Cordray initiated rate America and the royal class that runs will not process returns until January 29. restrictions on payday loan shops that were those companies and the economy. If you have EITC or ACTC, your refund to go into effect this year. Those restrictions will not be sent before February 27. addressed the amount of interest a payday Terry Donnelly is a retired teacher now living in Mesquite. He loan company could charge a client who taught in public schools in Kentucky, Michigan, and Colorado. is borrowing money, short term, to run He was an adjunct faculty member instructing teachers and ? Bob’s Tax Service their household. Payday loans are a 3.6 teacher trainees at Michigan State University, University of TAXES WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH billion-dollar annual business. The Trump Colorado, and Adams State College in Colorado. (Formerly “Dee’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service”) How Well Do YOU Know Your Tax Preparer? IRS has a new listing of registered tax preparers in your zip code. Go to: www.IRS.gov/tools. 702-346-5692 Traffic accident W/O injury: Offi- Bob Dudley, Enrolled Agent | 12 W. Mesquite Blvd. Ste. 108, Unit 7 | Mesquite Blotter cers responded to an accident, no inju- continued from Page 3A ries were reported. A local tow company responded and cleared the roadway. West Mesquite Boulevard business in Suspicious person: A male subject reference to a theft. The investigation is was taken to the hospital on a legal 2000, FREE ongoing. mentally ill person. MOVIE UITE T H E A T E R S PASS!* MESQ C I * IATR For kids when they visit PED Mesquite Pediatric Dental. St. George, UT TAL *New patients only. Arrest 1/18/18 DEN continued from Page 3A Trafficking a controlled substance x2 Se Habla Español Possession of drug paraphernalia Winn, Hunter R 702-346-2882 61 N Willow, Ste.#1 | Mesquite | mesquitefamilydental.com

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The Virgin Valley High School wres- tling team will honor its nine seniors Thursday night when the Bulldogs square off against rival Moapa Valley in the home finale. The meet is scheduled to be held inside the sparkling new VVHS gymnasium, which opened last week. Senior Night festivities will begin at 5:45 p.m. with wrestling to follow at 6. The nine seniors who will be honored are Josh Abbott, Cresent Crandall, Angel DeSantiago, Jose Flores, Timmy Moeai, Keaton Ogden, Dayden Payne, Ty Smith and Dallen Tanner. The Bulldogs were busy last week leading up to Thursday’s regular season finale. Virgin Valley traveled to Boulder City on Tuesday where they lost to the Sun- rise League champion Eagles, 52-24. The following night, the Bulldogs were back on the road at Del Sol Academy in Las Vegas where they dominated the Drag- ons. Saturday, VVHS participated in the Chaparral Invitational at Chaparral High School in Las Vegas. The Bulldogs finished in second place Photo by Melissa Vidal just five points behind 4A power Abor Virgin Valley’s Cresent Crandall takes control against his Chaparral opponent during a recent match. Crandall will be one of View of North Las Vegas. VVHS had nine VVHS wrestlers honored Thursday at Senior Night when the Bulldogs square off against Moapa Valley. seven wrestlers reach the finals with four placing first and three runner-ups. pounds, Vicente Pinto at 120, Ty Smith at Crandall at 132 and Dayden Payne at 220. Las Vegas with the state 3A meet set for The four first-place winners for the 126 and Cresent Crandall at 182. Finish- The South 3A regional meet will be Feb. 9 at The Orleans Arena in Las Ve- Bulldogs were Rudy Cannon at 106 ing second were Gage Woods at 113, Case held Feb. 2-3 at Western High School in gas.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PRO BASKETBALL SunKings sweep Desert Dogs By Lou Martin enemy as they committed numerous MLN turnovers and shot poorly during the se- ries. The Yakima SunKings rolled into town The Dogs fell behind early Thursday for a two-game series against the Nevada night, Jan. 18, 20-9 but battled back prior Desert Dogs this past weekend. When to halftime to cut the SunKings lead to the smoke cleared for the hot shooting 52-55 at the break. The Desert Dogs were Yakima (Washington) squad, they easily hampered during their rally with two of departed with two wins and a 3-1 NAPB their big men stuck on the bench with record while the hometown Dogs fell to four fouls each. 0-4. The Sun Kings won 99-92 on Thurs- The Nevada squad raced to a 66-61 lead day and 104-86 on Friday. The Desert Dogs were their own worst > See DOGS, Page 3B

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Lou Martin Lady Bulldog point guard Nathalie Lagamayo brings the ball down court during their 36-33 win over Del Sol. Lagamayo had 13 points to lead the Dawgs. Lady Bulldogs survive upset bid by Del Sol, win 36-33

By Lou Martin Boatwright hit a shot to tie the game MLN with 2:33 remaining in the first half of play. The Dragons held on to take a 17-14 Virgin Valley High girls basketball lead into the break. The teams had more player Taylor Barnum made history of turnovers in the first half than points. sort, hitting the first game basket in the The third period continued with poor new Virgin Valley High School gym. It play as the teams battled to a 5-5 stand- seemed an eternity before the Bulldogs off in the quarter. Lagamayo had all would hit another, the second period be- five points for the Bulldogs. The score fore they scored again. after three found the Dragons up 22-19. J. Stratton Waite Despite a poorly played game, the Bulldog Areli Ponce began the final pe- Nathalie Lagamayo Dawgs prevailed 36-33 over Del Sol be- riod, hitting four quick points, giving the Virgin Valley High sophomore Nathalie J. Stratton Waite is a 7th grader hind 13 points from point guard Nathalie Dawgs their first lead of the game 23-22. Lagamayo is our Kokopelli Landscaping Lagamayo. The Dragons recovered their lead 28-27 Athlete of the Week for the week ending at Hughes Middle School. He is a The first period ended with the Bull- before Boatwright hit a three ball giving Jan. 21 for her outstanding prowess on member of the school’s Jazz Band dogs trailing by a baseball score 5-3 as the Dawgs a 30-28 advantage. the basketball court. Lagamayo plays neither team could handle the hot potato The Dragons tied the game 32-32 with and Advanced Band. He has played point guard for the Lady Dawg varsity ball. The Bulldogs affinity to score con- less than two minutes remaining. Boat- the trumpet and the piano for two tinued two minutes into the second peri- wright hit a short jumper in the paint and had the honor of leading her team- od as the Dragons increased their lead to giving the lead back to the Bulldogs. The mates to their first win in the newly years. He is also a part of the 11-3 before Coach Chimane Creer called a Dragons called timeout to set up a play dedicated gym. Lagamayo scored timeout in an attempt to settle her young with less than a minute remaining in the 13 points in the win over Del Sol Hughes Middle School Basketball charges. game. High School. Congrats to Nathalie and Team. The break seemed to work as the Bull- good luck leading the Dawgs. dogs rallied to tie the game 12-12. Alexis > See GIRLS, Page 3B 2B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Jan. 25. 2018 your seven-day forecast

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Gandy 4 year old Siamese. He is shy but will warm up to you and loves to be petted and brushed. He needs a quiet environ- ment as he does get frightened by noises and activity around him. He is n a special diet for urinary crystals that he will need all his life. Very calm and quiet boy. Beau- tiful. He just needs a home where he will feel comfortable.

Other pets avaiable for adoption Cats—There are no cats available for adoption at this time. Dogs—Benny Bear. Labrador blend. Lots of energy. Needs plenty of exercise. All animals adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1 year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate. The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way is open for adoptions from 11am until 1 pm, Monday through Saturday, Sunday 1pm -3pm. Please call 702- Submitted photo 346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk. Animal Control officers may Mike Fetherstone, Overton Power District No. 5 board trustee, recently be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268. received a Director Gold Certificate from the National Rural Electric Association.

SENIOR CENTER MENU Board trustee received certificate Overton Power District No. 5 board cate by NRECA. Thursday, Jan. 25: Beef Stroganoff pineapple chunks trustee Mike Fetherston was recognized The second part of the director educa- w/egg noodles, baked squash, spinach Tuesday Jan. 30: Meatloaf, mashed at the last board meeting held on Jan. 17, tion program is the Board Leadership salad, WW roll, apples potatoes, steamed spinach, lettuce & for earning the National Rural Electric Certification (BLC). The Board Lead- Friday, Jan. 26: Turkey & bean bur- tomato salad w/French dressing, WW Association (NRECA) Director Gold ership Certification covers a series of rito, Spanish rice, seasoned zucchini, bread w/apple butter Certificate and lapel pin. courses focusing in greater depth on peaches Wednesday, Jan. 31: Pork chops, Director Gold is a NRECA certificate specific industry and governance issues. Monday, Jan. 29: Chicken parmesan, stuffing, yams & apples, Normandy veg- program geared toward directors who These include issues such as: spinach noodles, tossed salad w/Italian, etables, peaches are committed to continuing their edu- • Risk management cation beyond CCD and BLC, and who • Power supply desire a tangible credential that rein- • Parliamentary procedure forces their stature as part of a group of • Technology and policy development experienced and educated directors. Directors must first obtain the Cre- To earn Director Gold, directors must dentialed Cooperative Director Certifi- first earn NRECA’s Credentialed Coop- cate and then complete a total of 10 addi- erative Director Certificate (CCD), the tional training credits for the advanced Board Leadership Certificate, plus three Board Leadership Certification. additional credits from the BLC courses. The Director Gold Certification dem- The CCD, is a set of five courses that fo- onstrates to customers and other stake- cus on basic governance knowledge and holders, a directors’ ongoing commit- the essential skills required of electric ment to advancing their knowledge and utility directors. The program requires performing their fiduciary duty to the attendance and a demonstrated under- best of their ability. standing of the basic competencies con- Mendis Cooper, Overton Power Dis- tained in five core courses: trict No. 5 general manager said, “This MESQUITE FAMILY DENTAL • Director Duties and Liabilities program takes a lot of time and com- • Understanding the Electric Business mitment to complete, Mike has worked • Board Roles and Relationships hard to stay informed. I appreciate his Healthy Teeth for a Lifetime! • Business Planning dedication to our communities.” • Family Dental Care • Understanding Financial Planning Fetherston was elected as a trustee in Call Today! • Pediatric Dental Upon completion of all five CCD 2006 to the Overton Power District No. courses, directors are awarded the Cre- 5 Board of Trustees and currently serves • Cosmetic Dentistry 702-346-2882 dentialed Cooperative Director Certifi- as the Chairman. Dr. David O. Marchant • Dental Implants • Sleep Apnea

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This course will introduce some of the you have always wanted to be, whether PET processes and techniques involved in that involves being published, ghost the creation of fiction. Story structure, writing, or just for fun. Join us on Tues- ADOPTION characterization and types of fiction will days Feb. 13 through March 20 from 1-3 SATURDAY, be explored and explained. Students p.m. The cost of the course is $60 JANUARY 27 will participate in assigned exercises For questions, please call our friendly 9:30 a.m. - Noon and a review of today’s publishing envi- staff at 702-346-2485. For registration ronment will be included. stop by the CSN Mesquite campus lo- This six-week course, instructed by cated at 140 N. Yucca St. or visit us on- published author Brian Cornett, will put line at https://www.csn.edu/workforce- you on the path to becoming the writer development.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Jan. 25, 1911: Last Wednesday night a cleaned the building inside and out. wildcat went into Nephi Hunt’s chicken Jan. 26, 1912: People have sure made coop and killed sixty chickens. good use of the ice for about 4 weeks in Jan. 26, 1910: Vica Leavitt and Rhoda making ice cream. There have been ice Wittwer have returned to Cedar City to cream parties all over town. continue their studies. They came down Jan. 28, 1899: Weather dry and Pleas- for the holidays and were held here on ant. Bad colds are prevalent here. Four account of the storms. prospectors are prospecting on Oak Visit us online: wecareforanimals.org | 702-346-3326 (voicemail) Jan. 26, 1910: Monday no school was Mountain east of here. Abe Bundy has held, and instead students and teachers just returned from the salt mine (St New Location! Old Gym 51 E. First North | Between N. Yucca & Willow went with brooms and mop rags and Thomas area) with a load of salt. The Week of Jan. 25, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 3B Lady Dogs thump Moapa Valley OBITUARY

By Bob Snell MLN JV wins tourney Evelyn Ida Youngdell Higbee church callings, and numerous projects Evelyn Ida Youngdell Higbee, age 91, on the ranch. The Virgin Valley High School Virgin Valley High rolled to solid vic- junior varsity flag football team died January 16, 2018, surrounded by Evelyn is survived by her sister, Don- tories over Moapa Valley and Tech last won five games, all against loved ones. She was na Petersen (Max), her four children, week in flag football play to remain tied larger 4A schools, on Saturday born on October Vaughn Higbee (Arda), Vance Higbee atop the Sunrise League standings. to capture the Wildcat Rumble at 24, 1926, in Mur- (Vickie), Valerie Twitchell (Stuart), Var- The Lady Bulldogs rushed for 301 Las Vegas High School. ray Utah, to Henry lin Higbee (Susan), 17 grandchildren, The Lady Bulldogs rolled to a yards in romping past Moapa Valley, 34-0 victory over Bonanza fol- Niels and Harriet and 61 great grandchildren, and one 32-8, last Wednesday night inside Evan lowed by a 26-0 win over Lega- Zina Poole Young- great great grandson. She is preceded in Wilson Stadium. VVHS followed up cy. After defeating Green Valley dell. She married Joe death by her sweetheart of 67 years, Joe two days later with a methodical 32-6 6-0, Virgin Valley edged host Vaughn Higbee on Higbee, her parents, and two brothers, win over Tech in Henderson. Las Vegas, 19-13, in a semifinal December 24, 1943 John Henry, and Keith Guy Youngdell. showdown to reach the champi- The results leave Virgin Valley at 3-0 in onship contest. in Reno Nevada. Her life will be celebrated on Satur- Sunrise League play and 8-3 overall. The VVHS romped past Shadow They were later day, January 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Lady Bulldogs will play twice on the road Ridge, 26-6, in the title game to sealed in the St. George LDS temple on LDS Church in Alamo Nevada. Visita- this week, Wednesday at Del Sol Academy bring home the championship July 30, 1946. tion will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 in Las Vegas and Thursday at Boulder City. trophy. At the age of 12, her family moved from from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Alamo LDS VV coaches credited Kiara Against Moapa Valley, the Lady Bull- Swanson, Sariah Sims, Alley West Jordan, Utah to Alamo, Nevada. Church and again from 9:30 to 10:30 dogs wasted little time in getting on the Shaner, Vanessa Sandoval, This is where she met and married her a.m. prior to the service at the chapel. scoreboard drove 60 yards in six plays to Denisse Jimenez, Karyme De- sweetheart just before he was shipped Interment will follow in the Richardville score on Katie Zuniga’s two-yard run on Santiago, Joanna Soto, Salma overseas during WWII for two and a Cemetery. Friends and family are invit- their first possession. Villalobos and Damaris Villalo- half years. ed to sign our online guestbook at www. bos for solid performances on Julia Ramirez scored on a five-yard run the defensive side of the ball. Her greatest love was her family, her moapavalleymortuary.com early in the second quarter and quarter- Offensively, quarterbacks Ally back Kallie Graves threw a three-yard Wright and Autumn Boatright touchdown pass to Makenzie Leishman turned in strong performances with 43 seconds left in the half to give as well as running backs Shay- calmly hit two free throws to sew up the lee Feltner and Rainee Brito as Virgin Valley a 19-0 lead at intermission. well as wide receiver Taylor Girls win, 36-33. The Lady Bulldogs increased their mar- Despite, poor play by the Dawgs, a win Marshall. continued from Page 1B gin to 25-0 with 3:05 to go in the third pe- —Bob Snell is a win. The win gives the Lady Bull- riod when Zuniga scored from a yard out. dogs a 6-1 3A Sunrise League record, one Zuniga, who rushed for 91 yards on 16 The Bulldogs fouled Dragons point game behind Moapa Valley. The Pirates carries, scored her third touchdown of guard Lajaei West who missed her first come into the Dawg House on Friday, the night on a three-yard run with 1:41 re- ries and scored two touchdowns on runs of two free throws making the score 34- Jan. 26, in the annual Battle of the Val- maining to put the Lady Bulldogs up 32-0. of one and five yards in the victory over 33 with 42 seconds remaining. The Drag- leys. The winner will be the favorite to The Lady Pirates spoiled the shutout Del Sol Academy. Macee Bundy scored ons intentionally fouled Lagamayo, who win the conference. by scoring a touchdown with 21 seconds on a five-yard run and Emily Teerlink to play. added a one-yard TD run. Graves finished as Virgin Valley’s lead- Graves completed 13-of-26 passes for ing rusher picking up 108 yards on 13 165 yards and tossed a 15-yard touch- carries with Nikita Eskelsen added 79 down pass to Cheney, who had 11 recep- Seamless Rain Gutters yards on 15 attempts. Graves completed tions for 73 yards. Cody Peterson | Owner | Operator 9-of-16 passes for 115 yards with Madison The next home game for the Lady Cheney catching six passes for 71 yards. Bulldogs will be Monday against Chap- Zuniga rushed for 83 yards on 15 car- arral at 4:30 p.m. at Wilson Stadium. 702-283-7530 www.Cody-Peterson.com WHEN IT RAINS, [email protected] IT POURS! —In Mesquite & Moapa Valley— Dragons slay Bulldogs 64-33

By Lou Martin went up 35-15. YOUTH MLN Del Sol continued to press the Dawgs to begin the second half of play and end- FREE THROW The Virgin Valley High School boys ed the period outscoring the host Bull- COMPETITION basketball game against Del Sol was dogs 19-10 increasing their lead to 54-25. Open to All pretty much decided minutes into the The Dragons slowed down their press Boys and Girls 9-14 game. The Dragons raced out to an 18-0 which resulted in a 10-8 fourth quarter lead behind their full court press forcing total and a final score of 64-33. Saturday, numerous Bulldog errors on their way Eleven Dragons made the score book to a 64-33 victory. led by Devonte Villarta with 13 points. January 27 The Bulldogs Will Barnum and Ri- Jayden Perkins led the Dawgs with 10 from 10 a.m. - Noon ley Waite had two points each to get points. The loss dropped the Dawgs 3A Mesquite the Dawgs on the scoreboard trailing Sunrise League record to 1-6 and 4-17 Rec Center Gym 18-4. Bulldog Jayden Perkins had four overall. straight points to begin the second pe- The Dawgs host TECH on Wednesday WINNERS ARE ELIGIBLE riod but the Dawgs still trailed the swift Jan.24 and Moapa Valley on Friday Jan. 26. TO ADVANCE TO DISTRICT Dragons 33-8. The good news for the Dawgs is they AND STATE COMPETITION! Perkins added two more baskets to will host four out of their last five games end the half with 8 points as the Dragons in the new Dawg House. FOR INFORMATION CALL Miguel Mejia 702-346-3908 or Joel Sodano 702-613-4314

period for the SunKings and Major fol- Dogs lowed with 9 points as they led 29-20 af- continued from Page 1B ter one period. The Desert Dogs stunk up the gym in Mesquite Business Center behind the play of Dominic Schuler. the second period as they managed only The burst woke up the SunKings who 13 points in a 12 minute quarter. Mean- went on a 12-0 run to retake the lead 73- while the SunKings continued to bang 66. Forced to use a three guard lineup, underneath using their height advan- the Dogs stuck with Yakima as their lit- tage to force Desert Dog fouls. tle big men Larry “Ant” Strickland and The SunKings took advantage of four Tyree Murray kept the Dogs close 74-76 technical fouls and went to the line 13 with their hustle. times making 10 free throws to the Dogs The small rotation with Jamal Peter- two points. The lapse in offense found 4 Boxes son in the mix had all the points to give the Desert Dogs down 54-33 at the break. the Dogs an 86-84 advantage midway Center Slim McGhee led the Dogs with 4 Packaging through the final period. The SunKings 8 points. The Desert Dogs began the Supplies responded once again with another 12-0 second half turning the ball over three run to retake the lead 96-86. The Dogs straight times while SunKing Kris Jen- 4 Tape managed only 18 points in the period to kins hit three shots from downtown to lose 99-92. give the Yakima squad their biggest lead 4 Bubble Peterson and Schuler led the Dogs of the game 60-35. Wrap with 18 points each. Peterson total in- The Sunkings added four more three- cluded five three-pointers. Strickland pointers in the period to lead 86-57 after and Murray added 15 and 14 points re- three. The Dogs outscored the SunKings spectively. 19-18 in the final period but fell 104-86. Raynaldo Major led the SunKings Larry Johnson Jr. had 10 point in the (702) 346-2191 with 29 points followed by Tyree Thor- quarter to lead the Sundogs. Little Jamal 424 Riverside Road, Mesquite ton with 19 points. The SunKings went Peterson led the Dogs with 16 points for to the line forty times making 22, while the game. (Next to Bella's Pizza) the Dogs were 20-23 from the stripe. The Dogs go on the road for their next The Desert Dogs hoped for a better six games before returning on Feb. 16 outcome in Friday night’s rematch. But to host the Rochester (New York) Ra- it was déjà vu for the Dogs as they shot zorSharks. The Rochester squad has poorly and had troubles defending the dropped its first six games of the young paint. season. After three weeks of NAPB play, Sell Your Stuff in Classifieds! The SunKings big man (7-foot) Devon- the Kentucky Thoroughbreds lead the te Elliot scored the first 10 points in the league with a 4-0 record. CALL 702-346-6397 For Info! 4B MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS The Week of Jan. 25. 2018 Consider Job CALENDAR

Could you have faith like Job? Before you him was to The Mesquite Balloon Festival Blvd. answer to yourself, consider the situation. “curse God and kicks off at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 26 and each When: 7:30 a.m. In the span of a few of days, Job’s life was die” (2:9). But morning through Jan. 28 with a balloon Info: www.casablancaresort.com nearly ruined. Job refused. launch at the Oasis parking lot. UYSA Job was rich. He owned 7000 sheep, 3000 Even while be- The event also features “candlestick Where: Mesquite Sports and Events camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 donkeys. lieving that the glows” nightly at 6 p.m. where the bal- Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Working under him were several servants. hand of God loons create an extraordinary light When: Call for details One day several messengers came to Job struck him and show and includes a champagne tast- Info: 435-862-9878 with word that his oxen, donkeys, sheep, God pursued ing inside the CasaBlanca Resort’s Sky- USA Winter Nationals camels, and most of his servants were killed him, He con- dome Lounge on Saturday at 4 p.m. Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill or taken. With nearly all his livelihood gone, tinued to wor- Get ready to rock-n-roll with your fa- Ball Fields Job faced financial ruin and he likely lost travis lauterbach ship the Lord. vorite girl group songs from the 1960s When: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. many good and faithful workers. religion Eventually Job when the Virgin Valley Theatre Info: 801-850-2772 Worst of all though, while the messen- makes a surpris- Group opens its musical production Buzzards MC Mesquite Grand gers were telling him this bad news, another ing confession. “I know that my Redeemer of the “Marvelous Wonderettes, Dream Prix messenger came up. Job’s ten children were lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the On” on Friday, Jan. 26. Where: Bunkerville Pits, approxi- all feasting together. A strong wind collapsed earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, The Virgin Rivers Communities mately 3 miles from exit the house on them, killing all of them. yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Meeting is being held this evening at the When: 7:30 a.m. sign up Job greatly mourned. Scripture says, “In him with my own eyes- I, and not another. Beaver Dam Fire Station in Beaver Dam. Info: Jeff Lundgreen 801-916-6716 or all this, Job did not sin by charging God with How my heart yearns within me!” (19:25-27) This is a great opportunity for the Arizo- visit http://usraracing.weebly.com/ wrongdoing” (Job 1:22). Job believes that he will be redeemed and na Strip residents to get involved in their Balloon Night Glow Then, on top of all of that, Job became in- saved by the Lord. He boldly confesses that community. For more information on Where: Southwest Parking Lot, 950 fected with painful sores from head to toe. he will be raised from the dead after his body how you can get involved, contact Peggy W. Mesquite Blvd. He sat day after day, mourning his losses, is destroyed in death, and he will look at God Owen at [email protected]. When: 6-7 p.m. suffering great pain and agony. Job’s suffer- with his own two eyes. Remember to send all of your events Info: www.casablancaresort.com ings were so great, that he was convinced the Faith isn’t blind. Faith trusts that God will to [email protected] and please Marvelous Wonderettes “Dream sores would ultimately lead to his death. fulfill his promises, even when outward ap- put “Community Calendar” in the sub- On” Job’s wife thought the only option left for pearances may seem otherwise. ject line. Where: Mesquite Community The- atre, 150 W. Mesquite Blvd. Thursday, Jan. 25 When: 7 p.m. Sunrise Rotary Info: www.vvtgnv.com or www.mct- Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln. nv.com When: 7:15-8:15 a.m. Info: [email protected] Sunday, Jan. 28 Crochet & More Club Hot Air Balloon Launch Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Where: Oasis Parking Lot, Mesquite North St. Blvd. When: 2:15-3:15 p.m. When: 7:30 a.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: www.casablancaresort.com Kids Steam-Lego Ages 6-11 UYSA Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Where: Mesquite Sports and Events Service Times North St. Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Sunday Morning 10 a.m. When: 4 p.m. When: Call for details Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: 435-862-9878 Wednesday Night Bible Study 6 p.m. Radon Presentation and free test Marvelous Wonderettes “Dream kits On” Children and Youth Programs Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Where: Mesquite Community The- at Each Service North St. atre, 150 W. Mesquite Blvd. When: 6-7 p.m. When: 2 p.m. Info: 702-346-5224 Info: www.vvtgnv.com or www.mct- 211 West First South, Suite C&D Located behind Ace Hardware Virgin Rivers Communities Meet- nv.com 702-346-8558 | www.mesquitelivingwaters.com ing Where: Beaver Dam Fire Station, 700 Monday, Jan. 29 Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam, AZ Bereavement Group When: 6:30 p.m. MT Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Info: [email protected] North St. When: 5-6 p.m. Mesquite Lutheran Church Friday, Jan. 26 Info: 702-346-5224 Hot Air Balloon Launch VVTG Auditions “Last of the Red 450 Turtleback Rd. • 702-346-5811 • MesquiteLutheran.org Where: Oasis Parking Lot, Mesquite Hot Lovers” Blvd. Where: Mesquite Community The- When: 7:30 a.m. atre, 150 N. Yucca St. Info: www.casablancaresort.com When: 6 p.m. Sunday Worship UYSA Info: 702-286-1891 Where: Mesquite Sports and Events 9:00 a.m. Complex, 1635 World Champion Way Tuesday, Jan. 30 An LCMS Congregation. Learn more at www.lcms.org/belief-and-practice When: Call for details Mesquite Rotary Info: 435-862-9878 Where: Holiday Inn Express, 1030 USA Winter Nationals Pioneer Blvd. Where: Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill When: noon Mesquite Lutheran Ball Fields Info: 702-346-7025 When: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. VVTG Auditions “Last of the Red PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE Info: 801-850-2772 Hot Lovers” All Children are Welcome Balloon Night Glow Where: Mesquite Community The- Ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old Where: Southwest Parking Lot, 950 atre, 150 N. Yucca St. 702-346-3954 Monday through Friday W. Mesquite Blvd. When: 6 p.m. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. When: 6-7 p.m. Info: 702-286-1891 Licensed by the State of Nevada. Voucher Assistance Available. [email protected] Info: www.casablancaresort.com Marvelous Wonderettes “Dream Wednesday, Jan. 31 On” Blood Drive Where: Mesquite Community The- Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First atre, 150 W. Mesquite Blvd. North St. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church When: 7 p.m. When: 10 a.m. Pastor Travis E. Lauterbach Info: www.vvtgnv.com or www.mct- Info: 702-346-5224 nv.com International Film Group Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 North St. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month Hot Air Balloon Launch When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Oasis Parking Lot, Mesquite Info: 702-346-5224 Bible Study Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Women of Life Thursday 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Thursday 3:00 p.m. 2018 MESSAGE FOCUS: ‘DARING TO LOVE’

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.

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CANADA’S DOUBLE PORTION SUNDAY SERVICES IN CONCERT Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Get Your Local News FRIDAY FEB. 9TH Bible Study for All Ages 9:30 a.m. 6:00 P.M. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Special Programs for Children 10:45 a.m. www.MesquiteLocalNews.com Sweet Hour of Prayer Wed. 6:00 p.m. 700 Hardy Way, Mesquite • 702-346-7061 • fbcmesquite.com The Week of Jan. 25, 2018 MESQUITE LOCAL NEWS 5B claSSIFIED

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