View on Mesquite

July/August 2015 Complimentary Issue

recreation • entertainment • shopping • business • dining • news & views

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EDITOR’S LETTER Dear Readers, It is time again for our special Home & Garden Issue.

We have brought you a number of new, clever, time saving and informative articles that you can refer to throughout the year.

I personally have learned so much from these articles that I feel the need to use some of these ideas in my personal life. I will let you know my progress as the year unfolds.

There are so many different housing options in Mesquite. You can be located by a park, a pond, see a mountain view or the beauty of a golf course high above the city.

Whichever you choose I know that if it is in Mesquite, It is home!

Please remember to stop by and thank our advertisers and the many businesses that have provided articles for this special issue.

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Sincerely, Kathy Lee Editor-in-Chief

July 1 – August 31, 2015 Volume 8 – Issue 4 Editor in Chief Kathy Lee Content Manager Jennifer Hammond Copy Editor Cindy Biskup Creative Director & Magazine Design Aloree Smith Trevor Didriksen Contributing Writers Al Litman Rob Krieger Nikk Zorbas Celece Seegmiller Donna Eads Helen Houston Creamer Jennifer Hammond Sue Santarcangelo Linda Faas Gary Moore Paul Noe Charlie Cox Mary Crotz Carol Lee Parrish Kyle Jones Elspeth Kuta Web Design Trevor Didriksen Advertising Sales Kathy Lee Margo Deshler Jennifer Hammond Advertising Email ads@ViewOnMesquite.com Support Staff Bert Kubica Distribution View on Mesquite Staff Published by View On Mesquite Magazine, Inc. 742 W. Pioneer Blvd, Suite D Mesquite, NV 89027 Office (702) 346-8439 Fax (702) 346-4955 General Inquiries info@ViewOnMesquite.com

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CONTENTS

COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF BEVERLY RINECK

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Features 6

View on Business

28 View on Travel

Baird Painting

10 Strong Women of Mesquite

Jacque Hart

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Editor’s Letter Why I Love Mesquite View From The Mayor View on Gardening

Beautiful Landscapes That Use Less Water

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The Wonders of Watermelon The Next Generation of Window Treatments Sears - On the Move Bringing a New Level of Care to Mesa View Helping Hands Caregivers View on Kids

Keeping Busy in Mesquite

Discovering Homes & Gardens of France

43 The Artsy World of Vessel Sinks

In this issue

What is Title Insurance

24 There’s No Place Like Home 30 Recipe Revamp

Revisiting Public Art in Mesquite Children, Opportunities and Community Home Cooling Basics Tiling Your Patio & Other Areas View on Fitness

Get Your Squat On

46 View on Healthy Lifestyles

Planning Your Life With Intention

48 Bear Grylls Survival Academy 49 Going Solar Basics 50 View on Design

Oh So Chic!

52 View on Golf 59 Tennis TNT

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22 View on Finance

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In our May/June 2015 issue on pages 34-35 we failed to give photo credit to the following artists and their works; Adrift by David Bailey (c) and Gold Butte Poppies by Joyce Sutherland (c). We apologize for this oversight. Thank you to Linda Faas and the Virgin Valley Artists Association for sharing these artists work with us.

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Why I Love Mesquite

Sky high gasoline and electric bills, cheek to jowl freeway traffic and a crushing growth in population stimulated my growing interest to move to an area I could continue to grow and not feel stifled in a crowd of unresponsive people.

Personal conversations, computer investigations and memory of a cute little town I drove through ten years earlier brought “Mesquite, NV” to mind. This is my home now. I love the graciousness shown me by local Realtors explaining what Mesquite offered. My home is located with views, golfing, tennis, swimming, walking and entertainment all around.

Schools, churches, parks and shopping are close by. Everyone lives together and shares the same fondness for one another.

Trips are easy to take and the places to see them are within a few hours scenic drive. Returning home is the biggest treat of all and each time I come off the freeway and see my new town I am reminded of why I love coming home to Mesquite. ~ Janet Lawson

We never thought we’d end up in Mesquite but nine years ago we were offered a job here so we made the jump and have loved it ever since!

We have thoroughly enjoyed the small town feel; the camaraderie, peace and safety felt here is irreplaceable. We have both been given many opportunities to work and serve within the Mesquite community and feel blessed and privileged to be a part of it.

It’s a great place to raise a family and has fabulous sports and recreation programs for the kids. We love the location, the weather and all the activities the area has to offer.

We are a really active family that enjoys hiking, climbing, camping, going on UTV rides, and spending time in the pool, splash pads or on the river skimboarding. Mesquite has all of that and more and we couldn’t be happier to stay here for the longrun.

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~ Jen & Spencer Lewis

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Message from the Mayor occasionally even today, we get asked if we really left Maui and the ocean for Mesquite and the desert?

Twelve years ago Phyllis and I stopped in Mesquite at the advice of some folks that moved to St. George, but told us Mesquite is really the place to be. We were near the end of a nine week driving trip and it wasn’t out of the way so we stopped, drove around and thought “let’s find a real estate sales person and get some more information.” Within two hours we bought a lot and in 2004 we moved into our beautiful new home.

We never looked back. For years, and

I could write a book about the reasons why, but I’ll make it short. Mesquite just looked and seemed right. I can’t really explain it, but here are some of the reasons in no particular order. The hospital had just opened right around the corner from our home. On Maui it was an hour drive one way. The City Recreation Center was five minutes away. Food prices were so reasonable compared to where we lived before it was almost funny.

There are many other reasons of course. The residents of Mesquite are welcoming, helpful and pull together for those in need. There is a real sense of community, not found in many places today. Of course, the clean air, overall climate, lots of activities, proximity to many National Parks and other recreational areas, beautiful mountains

with breath-taking views, the serenity of the desert, clean, well planned streets and neighborhoods. Add to all of this, a reasonable cost of living, low crime, no traffic jams, and of course I may be biased; the best police, fire and city employees you could find anywhere and you have just some of the reasons why we love Mesquite.

The theme for View On Mesquite is HOME AND GARDEN this month and I would be remiss if I didn’t comment about the housing market here and my predictions for our future as a city. We are poised for continued growth over the coming years as the last of the boomers head to warmer climate. We have adequate water, low taxes, reasonable utility costs, a well thought out master plan. Put all this together and I see a very bright future for this, “gem in the desert.”

Sincerely, Mayor Al Litman

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Taking Business To Another Level

By Sue Santarcangelo When Bryan Baird moved to Mesquite in 1998 he already had 30 years of experience in the painting business. A successful contractor in Salt Lake City, he moved south to slow down and make changes. He found small painting jobs and worked as a valet for the benefits. But paint was in his blood.

His semi-sabbatical lasted until 2003 when his sons joined him in the business. They picked up painting jobs from casinos and local property management companies, and as the town and their reputation grew so did their business. While his oldest son returned to Utah, Jacob stayed and by the time the economy started to slow in the late 2000s Baird Painting had 18 employees and jobs in the commercial, existing residential, and a small piece of the new residential markets.

“When things quit we didn’t get hung out to dry like many of the other contractors who were doing the new homes,” said Jacob. That bit of luck allowed them to weather the downturn.

Their commercial clients along with jobs repainting and updating residential properties kept the doors open until the market began to turn around. Now the outlook is more positive and the Bairds are looking to the future.

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Jacob explains, “We’re finally seeing a comeback here in town and it’s been nice. There are quite a few things going on.” They have recently received a contract to repaint the City Hall and an American First Credit Union branch in Caliente. He adds that they are also doing work all over the surrounding area from Ivins, Utah to Overton, Nevada and beyond.

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He attributes the success of Baird Painting to a strong commitment to customer service and having great employees.

“One of the things we pride ourselves on is communication and … customer satisfaction.” Jacob explains that there is a lot more to painting than just picking up a brush or roller. A fourth generation painter, he loves his craft and wants his clients to understand the nuances which go into a properly completed project. “When I do estimates I take at least an hour with folks, explaining things and listening to what they want. We explain our process and the products that we use.”

One of the situations he often faces is being called by a homeowner who has already started a project. They are surprised when they find their work has to be redone in order for the paint to adhere correctly. “Homeowners don’t know that you must sand any smooth or glossy surface so when it comes to all the doors and trim and baseboards, that sort of thing, you have to open that top layer and give it “tooth” so the first coat will stick.

Just about the only thing we don’t sand are walls and ceilings.”

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He goes on to stress the importance of using the correct paints, tools and equipment to meet the specifications of the job. He also emphasizes his workers’ professionalism.

“Customers often mention how respectful they are and how clean they leave the job site.”

Looking to the future Jacob is excited about managing the work and his father is content to work on marketing and expanding the line of services. This year he plans to promote their full line of painting services while introducing commercial and residential customers to epoxy chip coating for driveways, garages, patios or any other heavy use areas. The coating provides a clean, finished look while sealing the surface and providing a beautiful, long lasting, waterproof and easy to clean finishing touch for concrete surfaces.

The Bairds are constantly on the lookout for new trends and products to provide to their customers. Jacob proclaims that, “We definitely live to paint!” That enthusiasm also applies to their commitment to the community where over the years they have regularly participated in Golf Fore Kids Christmas providing toys and hole-sponsorships. Baird Painting is a member of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce and supports their events.

Last year, Jacob helped the Virgin Valley Bulldogs Wrestling team raise travel funds to attend out-of-state matches. “The high school doesn’t pay for these things; they all come out of pocket.”

Jacob whose son is on the team offered to help the team put together a “door raiser.”

Team members signed up people who wanted their exterior doors or garage doors painted and helped with the prepping, the sanding, dusting and masking of the doors. The Sherwin Williams paint store donated the paint, and Jacob and one of his painters donated their time to do the painting.

Although he doesn’t know exactly how much money they raised, Jacob recalls, “The wrestling club told me that was the best fundraiser they had ever had. It was enough to get them through and send them to a couple of tournaments.”

Jacob explains that donating to the community is something Baird Painting has always done and will continue to do. He talks about the times they have aided seniors in need or donated paint and time to help save a local historic landmark when the group working to refurbish it was unable to raise funds.

Although he doesn’t expect Mesquite to return to the boom days of 2006, “That’s when I painted all 750 rooms at the Virgin River.”

He does see his community coming back and is looking forward to helping make it a more beautiful place to live.

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For more information contact Jacob Baird at Baird Painting, 621 Hardy Way #3, Mesquite NV 89027-4933, call 702-346-1826 or check out their Chamber page at: www.mesquite. chamberofcommerce.me/mesquitenv/mem_bairdpaint

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Beautiful Landscapes That Use Less Water

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By Paul Noe

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With the drought situation in the desert southwest getting worse each year, we all need to conserve water whenever we can. However, just because we need to conserve doesn’t mean that we have to let our landscaped yards dry up and turn to dust. Plant material in our landscapes serve a need that we have both aesthetically and functionally. Plants accent our environment; they help to purify our air; they have a cooling effect on our living space by providing shade; they provide food and shelter for wildlife; and they help prevent soil erosion. The best thing we can do is to eliminate the high water using elements of our landscape and focus on the low maintenance, drought tolerant elements that can help to conserve both water and energy.

By far the heaviest user of water in a landscape is turf grass. By replacing turf grass with a drought tolerant ground cover or rock mulch, we can save a big percentage of our water bill. Rocked yards do not have to be one dimensional and boring. By using a few drought tolerant trees and shrubs, elevation changes, contouring, different sizes of rock and some boulders, you can create a very attractive, low water use landscape.

Many of the drought tolerant plants that we can use here have colorful foliage or flowers. The different textures of plants like cactus and agaves can accent desert shrubs and trees. The silver foliage of Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ or Bush Morning Glory contrasts against the dark green background of Texas Mountain Laurel or Desert Broom. There are many beautiful flowering trees such as the Chaste Tree, Desert Willow, Chitalpa, Purple Robe Locust, Mimosa and Eastern Redbud. Also, there are many colorful blooming shrubs such as

Abelia, Autumn Sage, Butterfly Bush, Crape Myrtle, Lantana, Russian Sage, Forsythia, Rose-of-Sharon, Texas Sage, Pyracantha, and Rosemary, to name just a few.

Drought tolerant ground covers that can be used are Dwarf Coyote Brush, Hardy Ice Plant, Wintercreeper, Gazania and trailing Juniper varieties. There are also several Yucca varieties that make beautiful accents along with grasses such as Beargrass, Deer Grass, Maiden Grass, Pampas Grass and Fountain Grass.

view on GARDENING This may seem like an awful lot of plant material for a drought tolerant landscape, but you certainly don’t have to use it all! Just pick the ones that you enjoy looking at the most and arrange them appropriately in your yard around your paver stone patio or flagstone pathway that meanders throughout your property. Highlighted by your drought tolerant shrubs, rock mulch and boulders, you have created a beautiful low water use landscape! Other creative features might be low retainer walls to create raised planters or drought tolerant vines crawling along your walls. You might even think about a bench or two to create a sitting space under a tree or in a back corner of your new outdoor living area. Be creative, but conservative by using water efficient plants and a drip irrigation system that allows you to put the water exactly where and when it is needed!

PAUL NOE (a.k.a. Dr. Q) Staff Horticulturist / Certified Horticulture Advisor Star Nursery (702) 771-7827 paulnoe@starnursery.com

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he most common question asked of new residents is “what brought you to Mesquite”. Jacque and her husband John, took a round-about journey from Wisconsin where they were both raised, to California, then Idaho, and finally Fillmore, Utah.

Looking for a home for weekend getaways, they loved Mesquite’s proximity to Las Vegas and beautiful Utah. They took the leap in 2004 and purchased their first home with Jacque relocating here full-time in 2006.

the credit union movement in Wisconsin and also involved in Kiwanis.

Jacque doesn’t think of herself as a strong woman of Mesquite; however she does consider her daughter and granddaughter to be incredibly strong women.

Her family went through a nationally covered tragedy last May and she is amazed at how her daughter manages to gather the strength and determination to continue working through the events of that day. Jacque said that she is amazed daily at her granddaughter’s resilience as she works to get past that day and learning to trust again.

After moving to Mesquite, Jacque immediately immersed herself in the community, which has allowed her to work with many individuals. For the past eight years she has been the Branch Manager at Mountain America Credit Union. Mountain America Credit Union is involved in the community and for the last two years for their member appreciation they raised funds for the Mesquite Boxing Club and the next year the local Girl Scout chapter.

In 1998, with both of their children out of high school they relocated to the central valley in California and in 1999 they were on the move to Blackfoot, Idaho. In 2001 they relocated to Fillmore, Utah which is when they became acquainted with Mesquite. While in Fillmore, Jacque was the City Clerk, active in the local Chamber of Commerce and the Municipal Clerk’s Association in Utah.

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Jacque grew up in Wisconsin and met John while they were both freshman students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

After they were married and living in the Wausau area, John convinced her that she should take her first job at a credit union back in 1981. This was a career that has served her well. Jacque has a deep passion in educating our youth on being financially savvy. She never thought when she started that job that it would be her life-long career.

While in Wisconsin Jacque was the President of two small credit unions and eventually became an Operations Consultant for the Wisconsin Credit Union League, which is a trade association for credit unions. She realized then how much she enjoyed mentoring new managers, while she traveled the state of Wisconsin. She was involved with the Political Action Committee in Wisconsin raising funds in support of credit union legislation.

In the early 1990’s banks and credit unions were battling over tax legislation with a 50 state rally on the capital mall in Washington, DC, which Jacque was lucky to attend. Jacque was active in

In 2009 Jacque was the President of the Mesquite Sunrise Rotary Club and has been an officer of the club since that time.

Rotary is a wonderful organization and has allowed her to give back to the community through the fundraising activities that support our local youth. Jacque has been involved with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, having served on the Board of Directors in 2008-2009 and again in 2012-2014. During her tenure on that board she served on the finance committee and was instrumental in revising the chamber by-laws and policies and procedures. The Chamber had developed a program, Leadership Mesquite that gave the area community leaders’ insight into the various businesses and government organizations in our City. Jacque was a facilitator of that program in 2010 and 2011. She has served on the City of Mesquite Economic Development Commission, the City of Mesquite Master Plan Update Committee, and most recently she serves on the Mesa View Regional Hospital Board of Trustees.

Jacque and her husband love traveling back to Wisconsin where their daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren live, as well

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Mesquite Jacque Hart as the rest of their families. Their son relocated to Las Vegas about five years ago, which allows them to spend quality time visiting him. They enjoy shows in Las Vegas, traveling and exploring the Western states, ATV riding in the Utah mountains around Fillmore, and John is re-building a 1967 Airstream trailer. Jacque and John are both looking forward to retiring in the next few years to travel the country in their Airstream and spending additional quality time visiting family and friends around the country. Jacque will definitely continue her involvement in the local community in retirement as she isn’t someone that can just sit back and take it easy, at least not yet!

She is already thinking of that next act to keep herself busy in the next chapter in her life.

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The Wonders of Watermelon

By Helen Houston Creamer There's nothing better than biting into a juicy piece of fresh watermelon on a hot, summer day. In the following recipes I have incorporated the sweet flavors of this luscious melon into a drink, salsa, salad, and entrée, each perfect for any warm-weather gathering.

Process frozen watermelon, tequila, and next four ingredients in a blender until slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish. * ½ cup orange juice or apple juice may be substituted for tequila

Know Your Watermelon Ripe watermelons should be heavy with a waxy rind, and the spot where the melon was sitting on the soil should be pale yellow. Also, they’ll sound hollow when thumped. Avoid melons with obvious cuts or bruises.

Watermelons are as ripe and sweet as they’ll ever be once picked, but they will continue to soften and develop lycopene. They’ll remain in good condition for up to a week in the refrigerator. Wrap any cut melon in plastic, and plan to use it within three days.

Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

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Watermelons are a classic summer road stand fruit that sometimes goes to waste because they are so large. Make use of your leftover watermelon slices and cool down from the heat with this fresh, tangy summer sipper.

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4 cups seeded and chopped watermelon Fresh lime juice Sugar ½ cup tequila* ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp. grated lime rind ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves Garnish: Fresh mint leaves Place watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Coat rims on cocktail glasses with lime juice; dip in sugar.

Watermelon Gazpacho Watermelon adds a welcome sweetness to an otherwise savory dish.

2 cups watermelon (1/4” diced) 2 cups orange juice 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 seedless cucumber (1/4” diced) 1 yellow bell pepper (small, seeded, ¼”diced) 1 onion (small, ¼” diced) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 jalapeno chili (small, seeded, minced) 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley (chopped) Salt Ground pepper Process ½ cup of watermelon, along with the orange juice and oil in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be prepared several hours prior to serving. Yield: 6 servings

Herbed Goat Cheese-Melon Party Bites Indulge in the warm days of summer with this refreshing combination of fruit and cheese.

1 small watermelon 1 (4 oz.) goat cheese log, softened 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper Fresh basil leaves Cut half of watermelon into 1-inch thick slices. Cut slices into 25 rounds, using a 2-inch round cutter. Scoop just enough melon from tops to form indentations, using a melon baller. Stir together goat cheese, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Spoon into indentations. Chill 1-2 hours. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Grilled Grouper with Watermelon Salsa Try this twist: For a sandwich option, serve fish and salsa in pita pockets.

4 (4 oz) grouper fillets 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tsp. salt, divided 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon ¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives ½ English cucumber, chopped 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 Tbsp. minced red onion 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar Preheat grill to 350 degrees (medium-high heat). Sprinkle grouper with pepper and ½ tsp. salt. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil.

Grill fish, covered with grill lid, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or just until fish begins to flake and is opaque in the center.

Combine chopped watermelon, next 5 ingredients and remaining salt and olive oil. Serve with grilled fish. Yield: 4 servings

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF WINDOW TREATMENTS

by Charlie Cox

Ah spring, a time to recharge, de-stress, unplug and enjoy the new colors. How does this translate to today’s home design trends?

For many it means designing a place to relax, retreat and enjoy the silence.

It means seeking out an uncluttered lifestyle where people return back to bare essentials with soft, organic minimalism. It is finding beauty in simplicity, as Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

In sum, it’s defining a new casual lifestyle that is about comfort modernized, balancing sophistication and relaxation. It’s driving the demand for and appreciation of neutral, natural, serene and calm colors as well as authentic organic materials. Unfinished wood and natural fibers like cotton, linen, bamboo and wool.

Streamlined refined lines and forms are joined with soft shapes and matelassé and quilted fabric constructions as well as fluffy, cozy textures that bring comfort.

Window dressings that harvest incoming light to illuminate a home naturally and reduce the need to use artificial lights are the perfect complement to this design aesthetic and lifestyle. Window shades draw light into the room while softening it at the same time, to reflect the desire for refined naturalism.

Wood and woven wood blinds focus on enhancing the inherent character and beauty of natural wood and some are made from organic materials like grass and bamboo. Timeless and comforting linen textures are found in a number of collections such as roman shades and honeycomb shades, which offer a relaxed sophistication.

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A soft cornice treatment or side panels will reflect your personality and the finished design will transform your home into the relaxed, tranquil environment for your individual lifestyle.

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Sears - On the Move!

The Sears Hometown Store is very excited about our new location and community support. Being a positive part of the community is important to us. We appreciate the chance we have been given to provide top brand quality in a convenient location in the downtown area and contributing to the Downtown Renewal Project. We value the history of our new location and hope to be the next fixture business for the community in this location. Sears Hometown Store has been in the community since 2008, starting out in a small 5,000 sq ft unit in the Calais Shopping Center, We then moved to a larger 10,000 sq ft unit in the Calais shopping center next to Dollar Tree.

In March of this year we moved to our current location at 62 W Mesquite Blvd and changed ownership! It has been a daunting and exciting experience for everyone involved. We are excited about the 12,000 sq ft store where we have room to grow, provide more product options and more same day take home or delivery abilities. We want our customers to know we understand the frustration of going out of town to shop to try to find quality and value. We are committed to continually improving so Mesquite

residents do not need to drive down the road for what they deserve to have in town. We are proud to say we are now truly locally owned and operated. Being locally owned means more to us than just keeping business in town.

It’s a commitment for us to serve everyone who walks through the door like our neighbor. We look forward to contributing to local events and being active in the community. Our staff is committed to learning about all the new innovations and sharing them with you, then, discovering what our neighbors really need and matching them with the best price and options to match those needs. We look forward to a long partnership with Mesquite and its surrounding communities to continue to provide quality merchandise, excellent local delivery, installation and knowledgeable staff. We truly believe that Sears Hometown Store in Mesquite is the local destination for all your appliances, mowers, trimmers, hand and mechanic tools, exercise equipment, mattresses and many more products. Come by and get to know Mariana, Abel, Thomas and Doug. Then meet Chris and Aaron to experience our white glove delivery service where every customer gets detailed instructions on how to operate their appliances.

Doug Hall Sears Hometown Store 62 W Mesquite Blvd Mesquite NV 89027 Tel. 702-346-8131

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Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Brings A New Level of Care To Mesa View Regional Hospital

For the first time right here in Mesquite patients with chronic non-healing wounds can benefit from a comprehensive wound care program including hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

Located on the first floor of Mesa View Regional Hospital, the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center recently opened with a dedicated team of professionals experienced in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

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TREATING DIFFERENT WOUNDS: A variety of different types of wounds can benefit from the Wound Care Center at Mesa View Regional Hospital. Diabetic wounds, vascular insufficiency ulcers, non-healing traumatic wounds, damage from radiation therapy of bone and soft tissue, carbon monoxide poisoning, crush wounds, acute burns and many other types of wounds can be treated at the center.

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WHAT IS HYPERBARIC OXYGEN TREATMENT? While a patient is in our monoplace (one person) hyperbaric chamber, he or she breathes 100% oxygen while the treatment chamber’s pressure is increased to two atmospheres.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen that is available to body tissue. This helps stimulate new tissue growth and maximizes white blood cells’ ability to fight infection and promotes the formation of new blood vessels.

“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers many therapeutic benefits,” says George Hahm, M.D., FACS, local general surgeon and Medical Director for the new program. “Some wounds require extraordinary treatment measures to heal. Research shows

care professionals increases the level of care and enhances the patient experience and outcome. “The new center is another investment in our community”, said Patty Holden, CEO for Mesa View Regional Hospital.

DON’T WAIT TO HEAL! Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can only be prescribed by a qualified physician and administered under his or her supervision. For a hyperbaric or wound care consultation with George Hahm M.D., FACS, call the Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center at: 702-345-4253.

that healing is accelerated by the use of hyperbarics as a gentle, combined therapy with appropriate wound care,” says Dr. Hahm.

THE PROGRAM’S GOAL: The program is supported by professionals who provide patients with advanced care. Integrating a team of wound

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Helping Hands Caregivers, Housekeeping and Home Monitoring Services For the past 8 years Helping Hands Caregivers have been providing multiple non-medical services to the residents of Mesquite. Not only do they provide personal care services to individuals, they also provide housekeeping and home monitoring as well.

Owner, Kristi Anderson moved to Mesquite from California in 2008 with an extensive background in home health care and additional services. She felt that there was a need to provide Mesquite with the services that she offered and Helping Hands was created.

The Helping Hands Caregivers offer everything from personal care, meal preparation and transportation both local and long

distance. When someone needs help, they don’t limit the scope of their services.

People don’t want to leave their home. It is that simple. They want the comfort and familiarity that only their home offers. If the caregivers can make them more comfortable whether they are recovering from an injury or just need help with day to day activities, that is what the Caregivers take care of. Sometimes it is as simple as being a friendly companion. When family can’t be with the individual, they become an extended family

I live for this business, it is who I am and what I have worked for, to make a difference in people’s lives.”

~ Kristi Anderson

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Two additional services that the Helping Hands Company provides are Housekeeping and Home Monitoring. With busy schedules, housekeeping can get put on the back burner. With a Helping Hands Housekeeper, you can still have your fun, but get the nagging housework done too. The great part is, you get to choose what areas you would like to focus on. Your home will be cleaned to the highest expectations by trained professionals at surprisingly affordable rates.

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Going out of town? They can monitor your home as well. In an area that has such high temperatures, regular monitoring is a necessity. These services provide you with peace of mind and put an eye on the interior and exterior of your property on a regular basis enabling them to prevent failures in your absence.

In case of a home emergency, they also facilitate emergency repairs with the contractor of your choice.

Helping Hands Caregivers, Housekeepers and Home Monitoring are a Bonded and Insured company that fully screens and trains their staff.

Whatever your needs or a loved ones may be, Helping Hands can accommodate them. When you are with Helping Hands, you are with FAMILY!

Kristi Anderson, Owner Cell - 702-343-4385 mesquitecare@aol.com Helping Hands Caregivers, LLC Helping Hands Housekeepers Home Monitoring Services

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SUMMERTIME FOR KIDS KEEPING BUSY IN MESQUITE

BY SUE SANTARCANGELO Summer’s here and the age-old childhood quandary echoes through the air, “What is there to do?” Luckily, Mesquite offers a variety of inexpensive or free things for kids to do. There are parks, pools, bike trails, hiking trails, and ball leagues for those who enjoy the outside.

For those who prefer to get out of the heat, the Mesquite Library and the Mesquite Recreation Center have a variety of programs and activities for teens and children of all ages.

The library is a great free resource. Why not research something you always wanted to do? Want to hike the Grand Canyon, design a robot, build an army to protect your virtual kingdom, or develop a line of specialty wear to conquer the fashion world? The library is a place to start.

There are computers available for you to do your own research.

If you can’t find a book, CD or DVD to help you move your dream forward, the librarians will be glad to help you.

The library has a full line of special events and weekly offerings to fill the summer. Club Read! is back. The program that encourages kids and teens to read for pleasure and prizes runs through August 15, 2015. Read 20 books or for 10 hours and receive a free book! Stop by the library to sign up or to attend some of the other summer events, including: July 11 – Storytelling with Karla Huntsman – Karla is a professional storyteller and member of the National Storytelling Network. Her program starts at 11:00 a.m. and is open to all ages.

July 14 – Robin Hood Marionette Puppet Show – The Fratello Marionettes will perform for persons of all ages. The show starts at 10:30 a.m. at Mesquite Recreation Center Gym

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July 15 – Book Cover Shelfie – Teens, come to the library and “take a shelfie” of yourself with your favorite book, 3:30 p.m.

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July 28 – Steve Weeks Sings – Weeks’ albums include: “The Alphabet Songs Series,” “Dandelion” and “Once I Lived Upon the Sea.” All ages - 12 noon at the Mesquite Recreation Center gym.

August 13 - Club Read Finale, All Ages, 3:30 p.m. – Celebrate with games and activities.

The library holds an ongoing series of events for children and readers of all ages. There are story times aimed at toddlers, preschoolers, and bilingual families. Other fun activities include a Family Crafts Day, Teen Trivia, the Kid’s Science Club, Wii Wednesdays, the Lego Club, Book Bingo, and the popular Board Game Bonanza.

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For dates and times drop by the library for a schedule or check out the library online at www.facebook.com/MesquiteLibrary; or www.lvccld.com. Unless otherwise noted all events are held at the library located at 121 West 1st North St. For additional information call (702) 346-5224 or drop by the library.

The Mesquite Recreation Center is another good place to find kid friendly activities. The facilities and pools are open to residents of all ages and memberships or daily use fees are very reasonable.

Some summer happenings are: The Sunshine Academy is taking pre-registrations for 2015-2016 preschool classes. Daily classes are held from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Three year olds attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays and four year olds on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Registration runs through August 30, 2015.

Taekwando Center classes are open to all ages. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. at the center.

facilities and hours visit www.mesquitenv.gov/ and click on Recreation under About Mesquite.

Also don’t forget KICKS youth soccer. The non-profit soccer club for boys and girls 18 years and younger was established in 2009 and the program is now taking registration for the fall season.

For more information or to register visit www.fcmesquite.com. If you don’t have a computer, visit the Mesquite Library.

Family Night Swimming - Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. to play in the pool.

Summer Camps for kids 4 to 11 years old. The center will host two camp sessions from July 6-16 and July 27-August 6, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Children must be potty trained, bring a sack lunch, bottled water, swim wear, towel and extra clothes each day.

Coast guard approved life jackets are required for children who are not adequate swimmers. Discounts for multiple children from single family; camp location Suite 1, The Deuce.

For more information on these and other activities at the Mesquite Recreation Center call 702-346-8732, visit www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation, or drop by the Rec Center at 100 W Old Mill Road. There is a daily fee for non-members of $3 for children and $6 for adults. For a list of

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Flex It Gymnastics is also offering a summer schedule for children of all ages and skill level. There are classes for children as young as two to three years old. Classes are taught on Wednesday and Thursday and rates range from $30- $40 for members and $35-$45 for non-members. Classes are taught in the morning between 9 a.m. and noon and are located in The Deuce Gym (Suite 2), 150 N. Yucca St. No Classes August 14-28, 2015.

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WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE?

By Mary Crotz The purchase of a home is probably the single largest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. It is only prudent that you want to safeguard your rights and investment. In Nevada, most real estate transactions are closed with a title insurance policy. Many real estate buyers just assume that when they purchase a piece of property, possession of the deed to the property is all they need to prove ownership. This is not true.

Hidden hazards may attach to real estate. A property owner’s greatest protection is a policy of title insurance.

Title insurance assures that your rights and interests to the property are as expected, that the transfer of ownership is smoothly completed and that you receive protection from future claims against the property. It is the most effective, most accepted and least expensive way to protect your ownership rights.

Because land endures over generations, many people may develop rights and claims to a particular property. The current owner’s rights – which often involve family heirs – may be obscure. There may be other parties (such as government agencies, public utilities, lenders or private contractors) who also have “rights” to the property. These interests limit the “title” of any buyer. Before your real estate transaction closes, the title company performs an extensive search of all recorded documents related to the property. These records are examined

by an experienced Title Examiner and then reviewed by the Title Officer to determine their effect on the current status of ownership and a report is then issued to you or your agents for review. This thorough examination generally allows any pending title problems to be identified and cleared prior to your purchase of the property.

If title insurance companies work to eliminate risks and prevent losses caused by defect in the title before the closings, why do you need a title insurance policy? Because even after the most careful research, some title flaws may go undetected.

Among the more common flaws to title which are not of record are; forgery, invalid court proceedings, mistaken legal interpretations, defective deeds, confusion due to similarity of names, previously unrecognized rights of spouses and undisclosed heirs. These problems may surface at any time in the future.

Protection against these flaws and other claims is provided by the title insurance policy which is issued after your transaction is complete. Two types of policies are routinely issued at this time: an “owner’s policy” which covers you, the homebuyers, for the full amount you paid for the property; and a lender’s policy which covers the lending institution over the life of the loan.

When purchased at the same time, you can obtain a substantial discount in the combined cost of an owner’s and a lender’s policy. Unlike other forms of insurance, your title insurance policy requires only one moderate premium for a policy to protect you and your heirs for as long as you own the property.

There are no renewal premiums or expiration date.

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Each policy is a contract of “indemnity”. It agrees to assume the responsibility for legal defense of your title for any defect covered under the policy’s terms and to reimburse you for actual financial losses up to the policy limits.

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Who pays for the title insurance premium? Settlement practices vary from locality to locality. The party that pays the title premium is a matter of local custom and practice and not set by law. In Nevada, the owner’s policy is typically paid by the seller, and the title escrow fee is split between both parties. The buyer would normally pay for the lender’s policy if there is a loan involved in the transaction. The parties are free to negotiate a different allocation of fees.

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Be It Ever So Humble...

There’s No Place like Home

By Elspeth Kuta Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Coordinator

When you think of cities with historic homes, Mesquite probably will not come to mind. Sometimes it is hard to see the reminders of past .The pioneers of the desert were lucky to have shelters. All of their energy and effort were used to tame the river and conquer the land.

These people did not come seeking fortune; they came to conform to a religious ideal. They brought their families, but few worldly goods. Everyone was in the same situation, so they shared what they had. They had little

money and were not rich in the way we think of rich; however they were rich in faith family and friends. It was that wealth that helped them start to build the Mesquite we know and love.

Homes consisted of lean- tos, tents, wagons and dug outs. The first buildings were crude simple, but functional structures made of wood or adobe brick.

One of these very early structures built in 1880 and still standing today is the Rock House found on 110 East 1st North Street. A practical structure measuring 14’x18’, constructed of locally found rocks then covered with clay and sand mortar. The walls were between 18-20 inches thick offering insulation from the cold of winter and heat of summer. There was one door in the center of the building, and a fireplace with an iron bar to hang kettles on for cooking. The inside ceilings were draped with a coarse muslin to catch debris and creepy crawlies that would fall through the gaps in the roof. The lot had pomegranate trees along the eastern edge and a vegetable garden. There are pomegranate trees still there today, but it is not known if they are the original trees.

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The Rock house was home to many families. It is not known who built the house; however one of the first residents was Mary Leavitt, one of Dudley Leavitt’s plural wives. On early

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1900s maps Jodie Earl Bachelor lived there, and made no improvements.

When the Sprague family moved they made improvements adding a chicken coop, a pig pen corral for two cows and enlarging the garden. He also built a bowery of brush and cottonwood on the south side of the building.

The Hannig remodeled the floor and roof tearing out the old board floor and replacing it with lumber covered with straw and braided rag carpet. A Lean-to was added to the south end. They also enlarged the garden and improved the corral.

In 1914 Mr William Woodbury local teacher and merchant moved in for two years. Widow Aunt Ann Barnum moved in and lived here until her death.

Later John and Dora Houston owned the home they added two adobe brick back rooms and a higher pitched roof.

Finally in 1971 James Bowler added a bathroom and laundry. He also replaced the wooden floors which had been resting on dirt with concrete.

The house today is maintained by the City of Mesquite as an example of the rugged existence of the early days and a tribute to those hardy individuals that made Mesquite home.

Elspeth Kuta - Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Coordinator 702-346-5705 ekuta@mesquitenv.gov www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVMuseum www.mesquitenv.pastperfect-online.com/

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The information for this article was found in the museum’s Verde and Nora Hughes Reference library. If you have questions about homes of Mesquite, please drop in to the museum, or visit us online www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVMuseum. Events that are coming soon will be featuring Handiwork of the early settlers.

Don’t forget to watch for our activities that are held every third Saturday of the month.

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GMAF awards Grant Money to Mesquite Arts Organizations Culminating a many month-long process, the Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation (GMAF) recently awarded over $15,000 in grant monies to local arts organizations to help support their activities.

Most of the money was raised through the annual Hearts for the Arts Gala held in February. The Gala is the main source of funds for GMAF along with private donations.

The GMAF Board of Directors requested applications for the funds from the five Mesquite art organizations it supports – Virgin Valley Theatre Group, Mesquite Arts Council, Mesquite Toes Tap Team, Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant, and the Virgin Valley Artists Association.

“Our efforts are bringing money from the community right back to the community,” Maggie Calhoun commented. She is the President of the GMAF Board of Directors. “Everyone is working together to improve and enhance the opportunities we provide the community to enjoy the arts in Mesquite.”

The Mesquite Toes Tap Team is using its grant money to purchase a new sound system, ballet bars and ceiling fans that will enhance the dancers’ practice room. “Little by little we are improving our practice facilities and making it more fun for our

Mesquite Arts organizations received more than $15,000 in grant awards from the Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation. From left, Geni Barton (Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant), Maggie Calhoun, (GMAF Board of Directors President), Gail Ashdown (Mesquite Arts Council), Vicki Eckman (Mesquite Toes Tap Team), Jean Wiensch (Virgin Valley Artists Association), and Teri Nehrenz (Virgin Valley Theatre Group).

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dancers,” Vicki Eckman, founder of the Tap Team remarked about the award.

The Virgin Valley Artists Association plans to use the money awarded towards the purchase of a new marquee sign outside the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery. “The current sign is more than 10 years old and is falling apart,” Jean Wiensch, VVAA President, explained. “We’ll combine the grant money with some of our own to buy a new outdoor sign to advertise our events better.”

Mesquite Arts Council will use the funds it was granted to bring premier talent to the community, especially the Missoula Children’s Theatre performance. This performance features local children in its cast. Some of the funds will also help pay office rent.

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The grant funds awarded to the Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant will offset travel expenses for this year’s contestant Loretta Green and her assistant. Ms. Green will compete in the statewide Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant in August. Pageant officials will also use some of the funds to help pay advertising costs for future pageants.

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The Virgin Valley Theatre Group plans to use their grant award towards improving marketing efforts for the upcoming theatre season. There was a significant increase in attendance numbers after sending special promotional mailers last year.

The Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance public awareness and support of and for the arts in Mesquite. GMAF is supported in part by public funding for the arts through the Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information or to make a donation to GMAF contact Maggie Calhoun at 1-360-904-1090 or visit www.gmaf.net.

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Discover the Homes and Gardens in

By Celece Seegmiller

Giverny and Versailles

When I learned this issue would be the Home and Garden issue, the first thing that came to my mind were two of the most beautiful homes and gardens I’d ever had the pleasure of visiting: The Palace of Versailles and Giverny in France.

When I sailed on the Rhone River with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises from Lyon to Avignon the scenery was quite spectacular with beautiful fields of sunflowers and vineyards in every direction.

Following the cruise, we continued to Paris and after a few days of sightseeing in the city of lights, we decided to venture off to the lush green countryside.

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We said au revoir to Paris and made our first stop at Giverny. Giverny was home to the famous gardens of impressionist painter Claude Monet. Monet has been my

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Photo Courtesy of Rob Krieger favorite artist since my first Art History class in college and I could not wait to see his gardens. Giverny was everything I expected and more. From the famous ponds and bridges, to the charming pink home with the green door, I felt as though I’d stepped right into his famous Water Lily Pond masterpiece. It was easy to see where he received inspiration to create the famous paintings.

After our visit, we stopped at a home on a much grander scale, King Louis XIV’s magnificent Palace of Versailles, officially known as the Chateau de Versailles. The Chateau de Versailles is on Unesco’s World Heritage List and is one of the most beautiful examples of 18th Century French Art. Once Louis XIII’s hunting lodge, his son Louis XIV transformed it, moving the court and government to Versailles. Each of the three French Kings lived there until the French Revolution and continued to add improvements and make it more opulent. How do I possibly describe the largest palace in Europe? There are no words. From the Hall of Mirrors, to the

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King’s Grand Apartments, I was simply overwhelmed. The architecture and décor are unlike anything I’ve ever seen.

We spent the remainder of the afternoon in the Gardens of Versailles, which took over 40 years to complete. Here you can rent bicycles or canoes to tour the gardens and the lake. I could have spent an entire day wandering through the gardens and watching the fountains.

I will never forget that warm summer day in July I spent in the gardens. I highly recommend a tour to Giverny and Versailles to anyone visiting France. From a river cruise on the Seine, to an escorted home and garden tour, travelers can see two of the most famous homes and gardens in

Europe. In my business, a picture is worth more than a thousand words so I’ve decided to cut this article short and let the photos speak for themselves. With just one glance, you can see why.

Celece Seegmiller is the local owner of The Travel Connection, located at 1386 E. 100 South in the Bell Tower Courtyard in St. George.

For more information, please call 435-628-3636 or email her at celece@stgeorgetravel.com

Recipe Revamp Summertime Salads

By Jennifer Hammond IIN Certified Health Coach & Crossfit Level 1 Trainer

Summer is the time of year that I think SALAD! Green salad is my favorite and the perfect way to hydrate your body while getting much needed nutrients to stay healthy. Use a good romaine or red leaf lettuce and mix in some other greens to up the vitamin level. Baby kale or baby spinach are my favorite add-ins to a salad base. Potato salad is my second favorite salad and one that reminds me of summer family get togethers. For years I made only white potato salad. I had it down to a science. Then I found out I needed to cut back on starches (which convert easily to sugar) so I had to give up my once loved white potato. BUT, white sweet potatoes are actually low in starch and a great source of vitamins, I just had to rework my potato salad recipe. I came up with Extreme Sweet Potato Salad. It has the sweet taste from the potato, but has a sharp taste with the other ingredients. It is not for the person with a tender palate unless you substitute Black Olives for the Kalamata Olives and leave out the horseradish in the homemade mayo. Make this recipe and you will have plenty of leftovers for the day after as well.

My GO-TO salad is steak salad. I love a beautiful grilled steak! I guess I cheat a little by using my George Foreman grill indoors, but for me speed of cooking is the key. The steak is cooked in under 5 minutes and dinner is completely served in under 15 minutes. What I love about this recipe is that you feel you are eating a gourmet dinner, but you didn’t pay an arm and a leg for it plus you are out of the kitchen in no time! That’s a win-win!

STEAK SALAD

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6 oz steak per person - 4 pieces (I prefer ribeye, but it is not as lean) 1 head romaine lettuce - torn, not chopped 2 c. baby kale or spinach 1 c. raspberries ½ c. bleu cheese crumbles ¼ c. slivered almonds

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Dressing: balsamic vinegar olive oil 1. Cook steak - make sure your cooking surface is heated appropriately before you put the meat on the grill or in the pan.

2. Add spices and cook to desired temperature.

3. Tear lettuce and place in serving bowl or on plates. Add baby kale or spinach, or both!

4. Sprinkle raspberries, bleu cheese and slivered almonds over lettuce.

5. Slice steak and place on lettuce.

6. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic over salad. ENJOY!

EXTREME SWEET POTATO SALAD (Makes 8 cups)

2 large white sweet potatoes (Not yams - although you could use those) 6 hard boiled eggs ½ c. Kalamata olives, drained (black olives are a good mild substitute) 1 c. celery (approx 4 stalks) 2 green onions 2 cloves garlic 1 c. spicy mayonnaise (see included recipe) 2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. Himalayan salt (sea salt is ok) ¼ tsp. ground black pepper ¼ tsp. smoked paprika *fresh parsley - for garnish ½ c. crisp bacon, crumbled (optional) 1. Peel sweet potatoes and dice into ½ “ cubes, boil until potatoes are slightly crisp. Do not let them become soggy. Drain and rinse with cool water. Place the drained potatoes in a shallow pan and put in the freezer or refrigerator to cool quickly.

2. Peel and chop boiled eggs, place in bowl.

3. Chop olives, celery and green onions; place in bowl with eggs. Finely chop garlic or press through a garlic press.

4. Add mayonnaise, brown mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper.

5. Stir ingredients thoroughly.

6. Add cooled sweet potatoes to the egg mixture. Gently stir the potatoes into the mixture to cover the potatoes, but not mash them.

7. Sprinkle with paprika and add parsley as a garnish. If you are a bacon lover, sprinkle bacon pieces over the top.

EASY HOMEMADE SPICY MAYO

1. Add all ingredients to a glass quart jar and let them sit for a few seconds. The egg should settle to the bottom, below oil.

2. Place an immersion blender in the jar and hold it upright, touching the bottom of the jar. Turn on the blender and do NOT move the blender for 20 seconds. Slowly bring the blender up to finish mixing in the remaining oil. All oil should be mixed in. YES, it is THAT easy!!! And NO sugar was added!

3. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

If you don’t own an immersion hand blender, it is a great investment for soups, smoothies and many other recipes. It is worth every penny to be able to make healthy mayo.

I hope you enjoy these recipes! Summer should be a time to enjoy the sunshine and sunsets. Try to stay active and most of all, find JOY!

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1 large cold egg 2-3 tsp fresh lemon juice (from ½ lemon) ¼ tsp Himalayan salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 clove garlic ½ tsp horseradish (optional) 1 c. extra light tasting olive oil or ½ c avocado oil ½ c extra light tasting olive oil

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By Linda Faas

Revisiting Public Art in Mesquite

Mesquite is well known for its magnificent desert and mountain scenery, lush golf courses, and lovely residential neighborhoods.

While many towns depend on unique statuary, murals and gardens to create attractions for residents and tourists, Mesquite has precious few examples of significant public art. Is this a shortcoming of our little town, or simply a tribute to our unequaled natural surroundings?

Prazen’s diverse work is also found in many private residences built in Mesquite in the 1990s.

Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery features garden of metal art and desert landscape

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Some people ask why we don’t have more outdoor art that is accessible to the general public. A simple, short answer to the lack of public art comes in the financing. In truth, most “public” art has historically been made possible through private investment and leadership, not just government funding.

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Patrick Gaffey, Clark County’s Parks and Recreation Director, stated it plainly when he participated in a forum on public art at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery in 2013. Officials usually won’t risk standing up for using public money simply for art’s sake, but they will support artfully designed features in functional public works projects such as new buildings, distinctive park furnishings and the like. This eye for practicality clearly manifests itself in Mesquite, where our public buildings are well-kept and our sports fields are flawless.

Recently, longtime resident, Quinten Ward donated a distinctive Prazen bronze, “Black Horse Navajo,” to the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum.

This addition to the Mesquite historical art collection is another step in the long trek toward building a tradition of promoting the beauty and value of art for everyone to enjoy in Mesquite.

On the corner of City Hall at William and Mary Jane Abbott Mesquite Blvd and Willow influenced the destiny of Mesquite stands a handsome statue of Mesquite’s early citizens, William and Mary Jane Leavitt Abbott. This historical tribute to the couple was made a reality by members of the Abbott Family and other donors, with the support of the City. It was created by two St George sculptors, L’Deane Trueblood and Ed Hlavka.

Virgin Valley Artists Association (VVAA) took measures to add color and curb appeal to the drab utility boxes that surrounded the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery. The structure itself was built in 2003 on the site formerly occupied by the telephone company and all its electrical systems. The City secured grants and funding for an art center after arts organizations and members of the community spearheaded a building campaign that raised $25,000.

Constructed of minimalist-style concrete and metal sheeting, the building drew both praise and dismay.

Its centerpiece, a non-functional farm silo erected on the plaza was of particular scorn. So much for public art.

Mesquite City Hall’s interior is decorated with statuary and paintings that have been donated by either the artists or other citizens. The beautifully sculpted Native American family gathered at the flowing fountain by City Hall front door is a tribute to the first inhabitants of Entrance of the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery is flanked by the valley and our dependence on To reduce the center’s ugly-duckling utility box art and window murals the Virgin River. That sculpture was stigma, VVAA set out to mask the incorporated into the building of the utility boxes with art. A corps of Mesquite new City Hall, utilizing the talents of a world-famous dedicated artists researched the necessary permits required to metal sculptor, John Prazen, who lived in Mesquite at the time. paint the boxes, secured funding from the City that was matched

by VVAA funds and volunteer labor. The utility boxes now create a public art buzz.

In 2010, the offending silo was removed, and an art classroom building and pavilion were constructed by the City. To enhance the art center plaza, VVAA painted all of the gallery doors in nature and Native American themes. Mesquite artist Judith Hetem designed the painted murals. The transformation Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery of the entire art center was door mural and metal remarkable when the project was sculpture completed and gallery gardens were planted with desert cacti and yucca in 2011. Local artist Jerry Greenway created and donated the numerous metal sculptures that lend a rustic flare to grounds.

Citizen donations again added the final touches of beauty that makes the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery an attraction noted on tripadvisor.

Next door, the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum was making strides in its own beautification, with cowboy poet Don Sims renovating an old wagon that is the signature artifact outside the museum door. Over several years of fits and starts, the area at the rear of the museum has shaped into a Virgin Valley Heritage Musem garden lovely garden, featuring a has a new raised flower bed. Plants grape arbor, raised flower have matured into a lovely setting bed, herb garden, and many traditional plants and flowers from Mesquite’s farm beginnings. This “green” museum was brought to life through the volunteer work of several local Scouts and a number of avid gardeners including Dr. Ann Rice and others.

Mural on Golden West Casino, painted

by Overton artist Joan Day, features natural surroundings and City pride

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Following the adage, “more makes more,” the improvements to the City’s art gallery and museum complex continue to attract the talents and interest of Mesquite citizens who wish to continue the enhancement of downtown. What will be the next addition of public art in Mesquite? Will it be street murals? A labyrinth?

A ceramic tiled wall in a park? More painted utility boxes?

Sculpture? The ingenious and generous people of Mesquite will figure that out.

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Children, Opportunity and Community Kids for Sports Wine Fest It is easy to see why the Second Annual Kids for Sports Foundation Wine Fest was sold out. This popular event showcased a variety of wines from eight well respected vineyards, a rib eye dinner, music, raffles, a silent auction and the overwhelming support of the community. More importantly this evening was all about raising money for the kids.

The Kids for Sports Foundation raised approximately $4,900 at the event. The first year of raising funds for the youth of Mesquite has been a huge success; we currently have $25,000 available for distribution.

Kids for Sports has began planting trees; grants have been issued to the VVHS Swim Team for competitive swim suits with less drag, uniforms to the VVHS Golf Team to help improve the team image, boosting their self-esteem and confidence by being dressed in appropriate golf attire, and providing registration fees for kids to participate in the Manta Ray summer swim program.

In addition Kids for Sports sponsored a Little League team this spring.

Mid to late August the Kids for Sports Foundation will host an informal session to share with the local coaches and anyone who works with kids, the qualifications and process for obtaining a grant. The Kids for Sports Foundation believes that coaches are a great resource for spreading the word out that grants are available to help the kids play sports.

The for the Kids for Sports Foundation mission statement is:

~Helping Kids Play Sports~ “To ensure all kids are given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of playing organized sports. We do this by helping remove financial and other barriers that prevent kids from participating in sports.”

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The Kids for Sports President and Owner of Wolf Creek Golf Club, Cory Clemetson, eloquently opened his remarks by quoting a Greek proverb - “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in”.

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We urge you to go to the Kids for Sports website www.kidsforsportsfoundation.org to see the latest approved grants, testimonials, application process and how to donate.

Additionally, we will post information on our Second Annual Kids for Sports Golf Tournament to be held at Wolf Creek Golf Club.

5 Reasons Why Your Home May Not Be Comfortable

By Misty Amodt What is your definition of a comfortable home? Your answer may be “a place where I can relax.� When your system isn't working properly, you are uncomfortable and you want to get that resolved quickly - especially here in Mesquite! Here are some reasons that your home might not be completely comfortable: 1. Undersized or Oversized Air Conditioner or Furnace Many homes are modified after the original design. But not much thought is given to the HVAC system when homes are modified.

These modifications can include furniture, draperies, carpets, windows, and new insulation. All of these factors and more

can affect the way that your system performs. If your system is undersized or oversized, it is wasting a lot of energy, trying to keep up with performing the way it was designed. This also causes the system's life span to decrease.

2. Incorrect Duct System Sometimes, duct systems are damaged after installation. If so, it cannot perform the way it is supposed to, and as a result, your home is uncomfortable. There are many homes in our area that have incorrectly-sized duct systems installed. Have a qualified technician check the airflow throughout your home, and he or she can let you know if your duct system is working correctly.

3. Poor Air Quality Make sure to have a qualified technician check the air quality in your home to make sure that it does not contain any contaminants or health and life-threatening problems.

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4. Home Ventilation and Pressure What does air balancing refer to? A certified air balancing technician has been trained and certified to use the correct instruments to measure and balance the air in your home. He or she can check the air pressures within your home and adjust the air flow if necessary.

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5. Lack of Insulation Sometimes, homeowners believe that the central air conditioning system is not working properly, when it could be other factors.

Quite often, the reason is lack of insulation in the home.

Insulation can wear out and deteriorate over time. It’s a good idea to have the insulation levels checked periodically. Make sure to hire a company that uses the best insulation to maximize your home's energy efficiency.

Another misconception here in Mesquite, is that the use of ceiling fans will help to cool your home in the summertime. If you have central air conditioning (i.e. you don't have an evaporative cooler), you should not use a ceiling fan at the same time as the a/c. The media falsely tells us that a ceiling fan will help to cool the air in your home better and faster but it's simply not true for homeowners with central air. (Evaporative "swamp" coolers are

fine to use ceiling fans with.)

Ceiling fans don’t let the air circulate through the air conditioning system like it’s supposed to. An air conditioner is designed to exchange the air 6-8 times per hour. But when the fan is on, the exchange slows down, causing the system to work harder. The ceiling fan disrupts the supply air's ability to get back to the return.

Picture a home filled with smoke. With just the air conditioning on, all of the smoke would quickly move toward the return – usually located in the center of the home. With a ceiling fan on, the smoke just moves around and around.

A ceiling fan does not help in removing dust or particulates in the air - it simply blows the air around inside your home. A ceiling fan uses energy, which creates heat and adds more heat to your home.

How Important is Your Duct System?

Most people never think of the things they can't see. A properly performing duct system is just as important as a properly performing condenser, furnace, or air handler. If your duct system isn't working up to par, you will surely have problems such as air comfort and high utility bills. A qualified technician can measure your complete system and give you accurate information to help you get the most out of your central air conditioning system.

Your duct system controls how much air is delivered to each room. This controls the room temperatures. You want to make sure they are properly sized for even distribution. The technician can measure the air properties, such as air flow, temperatures, and pressures. This will determine how well the duct is working.

If you need new ducting, the technician should review his or her test results with you and make recommendations, based on what you need, in order to improve your air filtration system.

The technician can also test humidity and carbon monoxide, if present.

Do You REALLY Need A New System?

Sometimes, homeowners believe that if the system isn’t working properly, then it’s time for a new one. However, many times, the system is working the way it is supposed to, but other factors are affecting its peak performance.

Equipment Maintenance and Properly-sized Duct System: If your utility bills appear to be unusually high (compared to your neighbors, for example), your system may be underperforming.

A precision tune-up can improve the efficiency of your system.

A technician will measure your temperature difference and calculate air loss. He or she can also test your system and measure your supply and return ducts for proper sizing and installation. Many times, something as simple as installing a larger return, or even just moving an existing return, can solve many problems. Your home may have broken, un-insulated, and undersized ducts up in the attic. If that is what is preventing your HVAC system from operating at peak performance, then simply replacing the HVAC system won't solve your issues. Do you have rooms with uneven air flow? If your system was designed and installed improperly, you will not be comfortable throughout your home. A good technician will use his or her thermal-imaging camera to properly diagnose the inside of your system. It is often much more cost-effective to replace your old ductwork than it is to replace your entire HVAC system.

As you can see, there are many things to evaluate before purchasing a new system. Make sure that you work with a technician who is not in the business of selling you something you don’t really need. A technician’s job is to make you comfortable in the most cost-effective way possible.

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Some of the several instruments used in order to complete the testing include: a manometer, which measures your system's pressure; and a flow hood, which measures the amount of air coming out of each vent.

Your Filtration System: A common problem that prevents an HVAC system from operating at peak performance is your home's filter system. Are you keeping your filters clean? A monthly filter change is recommended for homeowners with a lot of traffic in and out, and every other month for people with less activity.

The cheap, disposable kind of filter is recommended because those are less restrictive. Of course, there are options for more expensive filtration systems for people interested in maximum air purification.

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Tiling Your Patio & Other Areas Tile and Stone can beautify not only your home, but areas in your yard as well. The patio is a great place to start. But, like any project it’s important that there is a good foundation before applying any products to the concrete.

With most patios in this area the concrete is just 3 ½ inches thick. Because of this, problems to the slab can be caused by water, wind and sand. Other issues that have been found in this area have been when the concrete was poured in excessive heat and intense sun. The concrete is then prone to crack, chip or flake. If possible, a 6 inch slab is recommended and will give you less problems, but is also not a guarantee of any cracking. Also, good preparation of the soil beneath the slab is recommended before pouring. Cracks or chips can be repaired if the problem is small. A membrane can be installed on the area which lessons the chance for the tile to crack on the slab.

When planning your patio and the area around it keep in mind that hard water from sprinklers can be a problem. They leave deposits from the minerals in the water. These minerals can bond to the surface of the tile or stone. They are very difficult to remove. The best protection for your patio is to distance your grass somewhat from your patio area. In our yard, we used stone pavers between the patio and the grass. They are pretty, and they also protect the stone on our patio. Also, covering your patio is a wonderful protection for the tile or stone from the extreme sun we enjoy in the desert. This covering can also keep your home cooler.

When selecting a product for your patio it is important to look for something with durability and strength. For example, if a tree limb were to drop on the patio, you want a product that will with stand this force as much as possible. Also, look for a non-porous material. They tend to absorb spills and stains. You will also want to look for a surface that is slightly abrasive so that you do not slip when your patio is wet.

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We recommend Porcelain Tile for any outdoor application. It is fired at extremely high temperatures which makes it very hard and durable. It is also a product which is easy to maintain and it comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. You can’t go wrong by choosing a porcelain tile.

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Natural stone is beautiful for the outdoors. They come in a variety of colors. It is important to remember that no two stones are exactly alike when you are looking at stone. Granite and marble are the hardest of the stones (although marble can be a little porous) and will wear the best. Slate, lime stone and travertine are softer stones, but create a lot of texture with their look. They are more porous and require more maintenance.

Sealing at least annually is required to keep these stones wearing and looking good.

Porcelain Tile and Stone is also used outdoors for built in barbecues, around pools or spas, on outdoor steps and walk ways, around fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, bars and walls. There is no end of what you can create to make your yard your very own.

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The Artsy World of Vessel Sinks You’ve probably noticed them in a restroom at your favorite restaurant, or perhaps while visiting your dentist’s office. You may have even admired them when visiting a remodeling store or a friend’s new home. A vessel sink is certainly a conversation piece wherever it may be found, but would it be a right fit to add one or more to your own home?

A vessel sink is one that has the appearance of a bowl that sits on top of the counter instead of under the counter.

Commonly they are round, square or rectangular shaped.

They can be made from stone, glass, ceramic, copper and a variety of other materials. The choices in colors, designs and textures are limitless.

Any type of vessel sink can add interest and value to the home. Glass vessel sinks work well in a contemporary setting. Stone, metal or porcelain can give a more rustic feel. It has been said that a well-chosen design can dress up your bathroom like a good piece of jewelry. Most standard vanity sinks only come in a limited variety of styles and colors. Think of how amazing it will feel every time you walk into your bathroom and see a jazzy piece of art sitting on your countertop instead of the same old traditional white porcelain undermount sink.

tired of them or want to change your décor. Many vessel sinks, especially those made of glass have an airy look.

Almost all models will free up some counter space.

Do I need a special faucet for a vessel sink?

You will see faucets which are advertised as being specifically made for vessel sinks. By all means buy one of these faucets if it strikes your fancy.

However it is not absolutely necessary that your faucet be made exclusively for the vessel sink. Any faucet that can clear the higher rim of the vessel sink basin will work.

Faucets with a height of 4” or more should clear most vessel sink basins with room to spare. Unlike traditional drop-in sinks which have pre-drilled holes for faucets and handles, your holes will need to be drilled into the countertop. You can choose whether you want a double or single hole configuration for your faucet(s).

Isn’t it time you start thinking about adding a piece of functional artwork to your bathroom vanity? You could be the envy of your neighborhood and friends.

What are the advantages to vessel sinks, other than the “wow” factor? Vessel sinks are easy to install as they only require one small hole to be cut in the countertop for the drain. Vessel sinks can easily be swapped out if you get

For more information and decorating ideas stop by Kitchen Encounters, 521 W. Mesquite Blvd., Suite B, or call 702346-2076 and let our friendly, professional design team show you how any room in your home can be transformed into a work of art.

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What about the price? Aren’t vessel sinks considered high-end designer products? These days, homeowners in nearly any budget range can afford a vessel sink. Many of the sinks are priced similarly to traditional sinks. You’ll be surprised at the affordability of many very stylish vessel sinks.

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By Gary Moore - Get Fit Trainer/ Crossfit Level 1 Trainer Squatting is one of the most important and functional movements around. Whether you're working in the garden and bending over all day, squatting down to pick up a heavy bag of food to feed your pets or picking up a laundry basket of clothes, a good squat can eliminate unwanted pain in your back and knees.

Squatting - Begin with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. Keep your head up. Sit back into your glutes and then down into your heels like you are sitting in a chair. By keeping your head and chest up this will help ensure you stay back in your heels. Knees should not be past your toes. On your return to the top, squeeze your glutes and hamstrings and stand straight up with no forward movement on to your toes. Remember to tighten your core (stomach). Strong core, strong back!

Squat to a box or chair if you feel you need the extra support to start

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Squatting is one of those everyday movements that needs to be done right if you want to save your back and knees. If you need help with squat form, stop by the Get Fit Gym and we would be happy to help.

Everyday life presents us with many challenges, from working outside or just getting up and down off the floor playing with your kids or grandkids. Training to be better at life will make those everyday activities seem effortless and will help you stay strong.

Keep up the good work and remember to EAT REAL FOOD.

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Gary Moore has been actively involved with functional movement training his whole life. He was introduced to the CrossFit Training program in 2006 and became a Level 1 Certified Crossfit coach in 2009. He is currently teaching High Intensity Interval Training at the GET FIT Gym in Mesquite. He enjoys training individuals and groups of all different fitness levels. If you have questions regarding fitness or reaching your health goals call: 702-250-5491 or email moore4gary@hotmail.com

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Planning Your Life with Intention: 10 Steps to Reach Higher Levels of Success

By Nikk Zorbas Do you feel stuck, like you are living your life without direction?

People often find themselves at certain points in their life where they don’t feel like they are making forward progress, and they don’t know what to do next. These feelings can keep you in a holding pattern, unless you learn the specific tools that are needed to break through these trends.

It is possible to break through these patterns, but you must first obtain clarity of mind. There are several steps that need to be considered in order to find this clarity, and you need to first put together a plan and then organize the action steps that are needed to keep you moving in the right direction.

Successful Businesses have it Figured Out

There are some lessons that we can learn from large, successful corporations, because they have the systems in place to help the business grow and thrive. These companies invest a lot of time, money, and attention to put together an effective business plan.

You can learn from these practices and put together your own plan for your life!

If you want to propel yourself forward to a fulfilled, happy life then planning is the foundational skill that you need to learn.

Learning how to put together a life plan will allow you to find the clarity that is needed to gain more control over your life, so that you can manage the direction you are heading and your ultimate destiny.

Imagine if you put the same time and attention into your own life plan, as if you were planning the future for a big corporation.

What would it look like? What are your projected results down the road? Planning ahead is a wise practice, and you will be surprised to see how much more leverage you can get to move yourself forward down a successful pathway. Let’s look at a few strategies that can be used to help you put together your own life plan for success:

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1. Create Your Vision

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Before you can write out the plan, you need to put some time and effort into creating a clear vision about the outcome that you want to achieve. This practice will help you to keep your eye on the prize, making it easier to attract the right circumstances and people along the way to move you closer to your goals. Once you identify the vision of what you want, hold that thought in your mind and focus on the details of the vision. Let your mind run wild in a creative fashion, and feel every emotion associated with your experience.

2. Keep Your Eye on the Prize

Understand your priorities and make sure that you have a clear focus about what you are trying to create. The moment you lose this focus is the time that you will likely start to head down a different path that leads you away from success. The secret is to understand your priorities and then create habits out of these priorities. Recognizing the priorities and then taking action on

view on HEALTHY LIFESTYLE those items will allow good things to happen, and these actions will draw you closer to your goals.

3. Play Full Out

When it comes to the daily grind, it might be tempting to slack off on some days, but the only way to achieve ultimate success is by giving it everything you’ve got. Always put your best foot forward, and perform at your highest level of excellence in everything that you do. It doesn’t matter the size of your task, you need to build the right reputation and move forward quickly.

4. Focus on the Benefits of Your Habits

On some days, you might not feel like following through with the tasks that need to be accomplished to reach your bigger goals.

When you aren’t in the mood, remind yourself about the benefits that you will receive from the consistency of these actions. For example, if you wake up in the morning and don’t feel like going to the gym, remind yourself about how good it feels to stay fit and be healthy. Each action that you take reinforces a good habit or a bad habit, and you need to focus on the benefits of those good habits and how they are contributing to your life.

5. Be Enthusiastic and Energetic

If you can muster enthusiasm about your goals, it is much easier to maintain the energy that is needed to propel yourself forward.

Energy is the fuel to keep you motivated each day. Focus on the feeling that something amazing is going to happen every day, and let that energy feed into the actions that you are taking on a daily basis. Energy is manufactured through your thoughts, and you can control your energy levels based on the focus of your mind. For example, if you just got home after a long and intensely stressful day at work and then you suddenly find out that you won a fifty million dollar lottery, don’t you think your energy levels would rise?

9. Prepare for the Future

Preparation will bring confidence into your life, and makes it easier for you to overcome any situation that you might be facing. Instead of focusing on the fear of the future, take steps to prepare yourself for success. You will have more confidence in yourself, and other people will be able to feel that confidence when they are working with you.

10. Create a Personalized Mission Statement

Do you have a mission statement that describes who you are and what you are all about? Put together this mission statement so that you have a clear understanding about your purpose and values. The mission statement is the essence of your life plan, so you need to make sure that it is specific.

The bottom line is this; when you are crystal clear about your life plan, it becomes much easier to find the productivity and actions that are needed to propel yourself forward. Through these steps you can create a fulfilled life, and reach higher levels of success.

Renowned Performance Trainer in the field of Business and Self-Development, Nikk Zorbas passionately helps people dream big and release their potential from within. Nikk is the Best-Selling author of “Discovering Your Personal Power” and has recently released his second book “Discover Your Business Power” now available on Amazon.com. To learn more visit: www.DiscoverYourBusinessPower.com

6. Spend Time on Self-Development

When you focus on improving yourself, it strengthens the foundation that you need to achieve success. If you want to lead your life and be a leader to others, then you need to first learn how to properly lead yourself.

7. Go Outside

8. Recognize Your Strengths

Take inventory of your personal skills and strengths, and look for ways to incorporate those strengths into your plan. Get rid of the negativity about yourself and replace those negative thoughts with positive self-esteem.

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It is easy to think that the only way you can achieve your goals is by staying in front of the computer all day, but it has been found that breaking away from the grind can be beneficial both mentally and emotionally. The University of Michigan found that nature walks improve mental health and positivity. When you spend time outside, it improves your health as well because it lowers blood pressure, boosts the immune system, improves sleeping patterns, and boosts energy levels at the same time.

Take a break and go outside!

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What is Bear Grylls Survival Academy?

Just in case you’re one of the very few people in the world who have never heard of Bear Grylls, this description is straight from the Official Bear Grylls Survival Academy Website: “Bear Grylls has become known around the world as the most recognized face of survival and outdoor adventure. With the success of Get Out Alive, Escape from Hell and the brand new Running Wild with Bear Grylls TV series, plus seven seasons of Man Vs Wild/Born Survivor experience, and the many skills learned from his time with the British Reserve Special Forces, he is proud to have launched Bear Grylls Survival Academy.”

Bear Grylls Survival Academy Las Vegas

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Yes, now when you visit Las Vegas, you can take part in a Bear Grylls Survival Academy Course!

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And don’t worry, it won’t take much time away from your other Vegas activities; you’ll be gone from your hotel for less than 8 hours. You know the saying “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas?“ Well, this is one thing you can share with your family, friends and co-workers.

So even if you lost some money in the casino, or over indulged at the buffets, if you participate in the Bear Grylls Academy Course on your next visit to Las Vegas, you will leave Vegas a WINNER! The Vegas Bear Grylls Academy takes place in Overton, NV, approximately 1 hour from Las Vegas, and starts September 19, 2015.

The course is like no other; fast paced, full of learning, excitement, challenges, fun and it’s suitable for the entire family!

The course will encompass all of Bear’s priorities of survival Protection, Rescue, Water and Food - with some high adrenaline self-rescue too.

The Bear Grylls Survival Academy Adventure Day will include a combination of potentially life-saving survival skills and dynamic rope work that will prove highly memorable for the whole family.

Activities include: Fire Lighting Shelter Building Improvised Wilderness First Aid Knife Skills/Knife Safety High Rope Work Navigation Challenge in the Valley of Fire Zip Line Bear Grylls Survival Academy Utah The Bear Grylls Academy in Utah takes place at Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort, and is available Thursday-Sunday at 9 am until approximately mid September. The course will give you the basic tools that will allow you to survive in this truly amazing environment, and more importantly the mindset that is needed to get out alive. The course will encompass all of Bear’s priorities of survival- Protection, Rescue, Water and Food with some high adrenaline self-rescue too.

Activities Include: Knife Skills/Knife Safety High Rope Work Crossing difficult ground Zip Line Fire Lighting Shelter Building Improvised Wilderness First Aid Bear Grylls Training Day Several employees recently completed a multi day training in the Overton Desert. The trainees spent 3 days and 2 nights learning how to survive in the wilderness, make fires, build shelters, provide first aid, and several physical challenges to test their stamina. All participants survived and are now proud Bear Grylls Academy Certified Instructors! Two phrases you often see with Bear Grylls Academy are “it may hurt a little” and “do you have what it takes to survive?” All the newly certified instructors agree that it DID indeed ‘hurt a little’, but they proved they do “have what it takes to survive.”

To find out more about Bear Grylls Academy in Las Vegas and Utah, visit www.awesomeadventures.com.

Going SOLAR Basics

BY KYLE JONES Today, you may be asking yourself if you should go solar. Just like most things, there is not one clear answer to what you should do. Most people are going solar to control energy costs and have these costs be predictable now and well into the future. The solar industry has two different means of going solar, purchasing and Leasing/Power Purchase Agreements(PPA’s).

Purchasing a system Most systems that are installed today have a seven to eight year payback on average. This is because of increase of energy costs from the utilities and the 30% Federal Income Tax Credit. The tax credit runs out by December 31, 2016.

The positives of owning a solar system is that you no longer have to buy your electricity from a power company, just pay a connection fee to be connected to the grid.

Leasing/Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s) This is a good option for people who do not have a taxable income. The best way to view Leasing and PPA companies are as other power companies for your electricity, typically with 20 to 25 year contracts. They own the system and you buy the power from them.

Know your annual kWh usage. This sets the stage for a Solar Company to build you a system to meet your needs.

You will be able to tell if the system is too big or too small for your needs when a company tells you the systems production.

Finding a reputable company. Review Websites such as Yelp and Angie’s List that give a consumer a view into how well a company performs. You will also

want to check the State Contractors Board to see if the company is licensed and how long they have been in business. An important thing to consider is how diverse is the company you are buying from. If the solar industry experiences a hiccup, will that company be in business to uphold warranties and help you when you most need it. You are better buying from an established electrical contractor that can weather the ups and downs of the solar industry.

What is being installed? Just like most things you want to be protected by quality items being installed. There is different mounting hardware, panels and inverters. How long are the warranties on the products and where are they made? For example Robco uses American made panels that have a 25 year power warranty.

Robco Electric - Based on educating the customer on solar. Family run electrical contractor serving Southern Nevada for 18 years. Please call 702-614-4900 or send your questions to solar@robcoelectriclv.com. www.robcosolarlasvegas.com

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Steps to take:

How much will the system produce?

Your solar Consultant should tell you how much your system will produce through the year and what guarantees they assure to hit that production. They should also know how to explain why your system will perform the way it will.

Always ask your consultant for how the system was calculated to produce that much energy.

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Oh-So-Chic!

By Helen Houston Creamer

Patterns take black and white decorating to new heights. You can easily enhance a room’s vibe with symmetrical patterns, checkerboard prints or stripes.

Black and white patterns can create a sense of movement or flow in a room that adds an extra edge.

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lassic, clean and inherently chic, nothing makes quite a statement like black and white. From floors and walls to furniture and accents, black and white décor is an affordable way to make your home look sophisticated, elegant and dramatic.

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Color is such a crucial aspect of design that we sometimes forget how powerful contrast can be. Black and white is a classic trend that refuses to go away, even in a world with so many color choices.

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While black and white easily coordinates itself color-wise, this simple décor scheme is still far from fool-proof. The look of black and white can range from minimalist chic to wild safari. First do some research and decide what kind of style or effect you want (modern, art deco, rococo) and plan ahead to avoid an unconnected, chaotic look. In other words, you absolutely must be ready to make a statement or else it will fall flat.

The simple design of black and white is also part of what disguises its complexity. Without various hues to choose from, texture and shape become even more important. Patterns and silhouettes become the key elements of decorating in black and white.

Typically, dark colors are used to shrink rooms while light colors are used to expand them. Black and white designs allow space to contract and expand in unique ways. White walls tend to contract whereas a black room seems to grow, making the walls appear boundless.

Accessorize Further your black and white theme by adding special details and accessories. The flat appearance of black and white design is like a blank canvas for textures, allowing them to fully emerge. Lamps, pillows and picture frames can be used to subdue the sharp contrasts, and tiles and surfaces can attract attention in a playful way.

Simple details can have a major impact when paired with black and white themes. Try framing pictures such as black and white photos, with bold black frames. These will provide great contrast on a white wall. And the point is to have LOTS OF CONTRAST!

view on DESIGN To keep your black and white rooms from being too boring, try using large, interesting accessories with unusual and creative shapes. Or, a black and white checkerboard area rug is a classic. An important principle to keep to in decorating in black and white is to use only one or two items that are both black AND white, otherwise your room starts to look too busy. The one exception is patterned toss pillows.

If a room that is entirely black and white seems too much for you, try using an accent color. Kelly green, canary yellow, aqua or coral can provide an amazing impact. But, remember to use

a little bit of this color, line in a photo on the wall, a pillow or a few small accessories.

Greenery and plants come alive when placed in areas with white walls or flooring. Red pillows pop when placed on white sofas, and fuchsia towels stand out in a black and white bathroom.

While black and white decorating might seem simple, it can be difficult to decide how you want to incorporate it into your home. Begin by gathering inspiration from others and finding a room that you love. Even in a colorful world, black and white can still impress. Embrace the experience and enjoy the space you create with this classic theme.

Helen Houston Creamer is owner of Hues & Vues, a design studio specializing in custom window treatments and interior color.

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Stop Coming Over the Top! Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional Many golfers see their shots go from left to right and lack distance. A chief cause is from coming over the top which means that during the downswing the hands, arms and club are re-directed over the top of a players swing plane of the backswing. The club comes down across the body to the left of the target (out to in) the strong grip pressure in the hands hold on to the club not allowing the clubface to turn over and rotate, therefore causing the ball to slice. Below is a great drill to retrain your body to stop losing shots and distance to the right. With practice your swing path will improve and you will start hitting straighter and longer golf shots.

As you do this drill, please do the exercise in SUPER SLOW MOTION in order to get the feel for the body working through the movement and to give your body a chance react differently than what it is used to doing.

Pause, then start your downswing by shifting your weight to your left foot, pause again, then bring your right elbow closer to your body and bring the club head down over the club #2 back to the ball and swing out to the right extending both arms.

Let the knuckles of your left hand turn over and face the ground going through impact and finish with your weight on the front foot with solid finish.

Put three clubs on the ground, one that is behind the ball but pointing at the target and the second one at a 45 degrees to the other club. The third club should be on the same 45 degree angle as the second but on your feet line. Take a narrower stance than normal and then drop your right foot back so your back foot toe is about in the arch of the front foot (45 degrees). Start your backswing by trying to keep the club head following the club behind the ball/tee on the target line club and extend arms away from you then halfway back start to turn your hip and get your left shoulder get over your right knee.

The photos show how to do the drill and the difference between the correct and incorrect downswings.

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These four pictures show the club coming over the top which is INCORRECT, compared to the photos above.

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Practice this drill 8-10 times IN SLOW MOTION without hitting a ball, just strike the grass or a tee. When successful, hit 1-2 balls then repeat the drill again 8-10 times then 1-2 balls at slow speeds. Always do more drill swings than hitting balls in order for the body to have a chance to re-learn a different motor skill.

If you would like to better understand how the drill works, please go to my website www.stgeorgegolflessons.com for the video. Good luck and as always Fairways and Greens!

Rob Krieger is the owner of the Red Rock Golf Center, a new high tech golf training facility located at the beautiful Green Valley Resort & Spa – 1871 W. Canyon View Dr., St. George, UT. Available for beginner clinics and private lessons. Lessons can be booked by calling 435-986-5096, emailing rob@sgugolf.com or visit www.stgeorgegolflessons.com.

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TENNIS TNT

BY DONNA EADS

Many of our homes revolve around our entertainment centers so it is no surprise that tennis changed for television. In 1968, two radical changes occurred. First the optic yellow tennis ball was introduced at the US Open Tennis Tournament. Then Arthur Ashe wore a trophy yellow shirt breaking an 87 year history of all white clothing. As tennis has evolved so has the way that it is played but one truth remains. Play every point as if it was your last even when you are ahead. Most players today think of Rafa Nadal when this is stated but the last man to win two calendar-year Grand Slams, Rod Laver, was known as the true finisher.

A doubles strategy to consider during a match is to isolate one of your opponents. You and your partner must decide on this strategy to make it work because it takes teamwork. Decide that you both will try to hit all of your shots to a specific player. Not as easy as you may think, but it will open up the court for winners.

A shot that requires practice is the drop shot and practice will make it perfect. To hit a great drop shot take a ball that is above your knees and be smooth with the stroke and follow through. Use disguise when hitting the drop shot - so hit as usual until you slightly open the face of the racket. Then carve out a ‘U’ shape with the stroke and follow through to your target. The ball should bounce at least twice before crossing the service line.

Like golf the grip is so important! In tennis we use a locking grip by keeping the thumb and middle finger touching at all times. Never use your thumb alone on the racket. Not only can you injure your thumb but also you lose control of the racket face.

Another thing to never do is hang something on the net during play. The object is now part of the net and if hit during play it most likely would change the outcome of the point. See you on the courts!

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INFORMATION GUIDE Hotels / Motels Best Western Mesquite 390 N. Sandhill Blvd.

(702) 346-7444 CasaBlanca Resort Casino Golf-Spa 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.

(702) 346-7529 Eureka Casino Hotel 275 Mesa Blvd.

(702) 346-4600 Historic Beaver Dam Lodge RV/Golf Resort (928) 347-2222 Highland Estates Resort 555 Highland Drive (702) 346-0871 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.

(702) 346-2200 Siegel Suites 580 Mesa Blvd.

(702) 346-4700 Valley Inn Motel 791 W. Mesquite Blvd.

(702) 346-5281 Virgin River Hotel Casino 100 N. Pioneer Blvd.

(702) 346-7777

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Alcoholics Anonymous N. Yucca and Willow Old Gymnasium (702) 346-6315 Al-Anon Family Group 371 Riverside Rd. Annex Building Lynn – (928) 347-5478 Sherri - (801) 792-7353 American Legion 3rd Tuesday – 7 pm Veterans Center 840 Hafen Ln

Highland Manor Care Giver Support Service Mesquite Senior Center 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 2-3pm 102 West Old Mill Rd. Terra Shreve (702) 346-7666

Mesquite Cancer Help Society Support Group Meeting 2nd Thur of the month 2:30pm 150 N Yucca, Room #36 (702) 346-0622 www.cancerhelpnv.com

Child Protective Services Hotline (702) 399-0081

Mesquite High Rollers Motorcycle Club www.mesquitehighrollers.com

City Council Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 5 pm City Hall (Upstairs) (702) 346-5295 Desert Dames Sissie Graham (702) 346-1907 Desert Fox Flyers Radio Control Flying Club (702) 346-3788 Exchange Club of Mesquite Tuesdays – 12:00 noon Salvation Army Office 840 Hafen Lane (Veterans Center) (702) 346-6633 Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation Mesquite Campus www.mesquitegmaf.com (702) 346-1232 Knights of Columbus 1st Tuesday- 6:15 pm La Virgen De Guadalupe Church 401 Canyon Crest Blvd.

Bob Larue - 702-613-4324 Kokopelli ATV Club Charlie – (702) 345-3672 Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce 11 W. Pioneer Blvd. Ste C (702) 346-2902 Mesquite Arts Council For the Performing Arts 150 N. Yucca, Suite 23 (702) 346-2787 www.mesquiteartscouncil.com

Mesquite Parkinson’s Support Group Charlene Lustig (702) 346-6500 Mesquite Republican Women 2nd Wednesday – 5:30 pm 840 Hafen Ln (Veterans Center) Janey Castro (702) 613-4159 Mesquite Rotary Club Tuesdays – 12:00 noon 851 Pinnacle Court (Mesquite Vistas Sports Club) Ron Bird – (702) 346-7025 Mesquite Sunrise Rotary Thursdays – 7:15 am Oasis Grill Room Maddy Wilcox – 702-218-5612 Red Hat Divas of Mesquite Chapter 25712 Red Hat Society Sandi Sorenson (702) 345-6770 Republicans Team Nevada Victory Office 355 W. Mesquite Blvd unit C-80 Contact: Blake Garfield (702) 245-4126 Virgin Valley Tea Party 1st Thursday- 5:00–7:00 pm Scotty’s Grill - 1024 Normandy Lane www.virginvalleyteaparty.org VFW Post 2nd Thursday– 6:30 pm Veterans Center Chuck Caldwell, Commander (775) 220-3460

INFORMATION GUIDE Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans Center 840 Hafen Ln www.vamesquite.org Ed Fizer (702) 346-1286 (702) 345-3361 Virgin Valley Amateur Radio Club Fire Station #2 (at the Airport) Charlie Lum Kee (702) 345-4646 Virgin Valley Community Food Bank Mondays Only 3 pm – 5:30 pm Thrift Store, M-F 9 am – 4 pm, Sat 9am – 1 pm 107 First South (702) 346-0900 Virgin Valley Democrats www.virginvalleydems.com 702-715-8403 Virgin Valley Family Services 51 East 1st North Se Habla Espanol (702) 346-7277 Virgin Valley Theater Group 3rd Tuesday – 6 pm Mesquite Campus, Room #19 Teri – (702) 533-8546 We Care For Animals 1st Thursday – 6 pm (702) 346-3326 www.wecareforanimals.org City Information

City Jail 500 Hillside Drive (702) 346-6925 Animal Control (702) 346-5268 Building Department (702) 346-2835

Municipal Court (702) 346-5291 Fire Department Emergency – 911 Fire Administration Office (702) 346-2690 Police Department Emergency – 911 Non-emergency (702) 346-6911 Senior Center 102 W. Old Mill Road (702) 346-5290 Recreation Center (702) 346-8732 Mesquite Fine Arts Center & Gallery 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.

(702) 346-1338 www.mesquitefineartscenter.com Virgin Valley Heritage Museum 35 W. Mesquite Blvd.

(702) 346-5705 Worship Calvary Chapel of Mesquite (702) 346-7583 Christian Community Church (702) 346-2698 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (702) 346-8888

(702) 346-8558 Mesquite Christian Center (702) 346-5164 Mesquite Lutheran Church (702) 346-5811 Mesquite United Methodist Church (702) 346-4663 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (702) 346-3390 or 346-0503 River Valley Bible Church (702) 346-0339 Valley Presbyterian Church (702) 346-5683 Golf Courses Historic Beaver Dam (928) 347-2222 Canyons (Oasis GC) (702) 346-7820 CasaBlanca (702) 346-6764 Conestoga (702) 346-4292 Coyote Willows (702) 345-3222 Falcon Ridge (702) 346-6363 Palmer (Oasis GC) (702) 346-7820

First Baptist Church (702) 346-7061

Palms (702) 346-4067

Graceway Alliance (702) 346-8667

Wolf Creek (702) 346-1670

La Virgen De Guadalupe Catholic Church (702) 346-7065 Living Waters Fellowship Church

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City Hall (702) 346-5295

Justice Court (702) 346-5298

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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY

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Ace Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 All Pros Real Estate- Sharon Szarzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Anytime Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Awesome Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Baird Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bauman Advisory Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Beehive Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bulldog Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 C & K Shutters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checks-N-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Citywide Homes - Polly Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Coyote Willows Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 D. Snow Slade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Del Webb- Pulte -Sun City Mesquite. . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Desert Oasis Spa & Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ERA - Karen Fielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Edward Jones Financial -Derrick Martinez, AAMS. . . . . . . . . 56 Enterprise Carpet Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Eureka Casino Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Eureka Casino Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Evolve Pest Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Farmers Insurance - Bill Mitchell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Five Star Vein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Great Dane Home Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hangey’s Custom Upholstering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Helping Hands Caregivers, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Heritage Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 High Desert Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hues & Vues- Inspired Walls & Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Iceberg Air Conditioning & Heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Jennifer Hammond - Health Coach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 JL Kendrick Company Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Jensen Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Keller Williams - Cindy Biskup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 & 17 Keller Wiliams - Deb Parsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Keller Williams - Michelle Hampsten/ Tiffany Jacobs . . . . . . IBC Kitchen Encounters/Classy Closets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Kokopelli Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 La de’ Paws Grooming Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mesa View Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mesquite Audio & Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mesquite Ford - Dave Heath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Mesquite Regional Business, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mesquite Tile & Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mesquite Veterinary Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MVP Productions - Kris Zurbas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Napa Auto & Truck Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Nikk Zorbas- Speaker and Business Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Oasis Chiropractic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Odyssey Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Pioneer Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Premier Properties - Trent Graves/ Judy Cole . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Premier Properties - Maggie Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Pressing Ideas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Preston’s Shredding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Pro Glass & Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quality 1 Realty Angela Brooks-Reese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Quality 1 Realty Bret Lower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Quality 1 Realty Patty Brooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Quality 1 Realty Terree Knutson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rager & Sons Refridgeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Ready Golf & Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Redd Hills Cinema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Red Rock Golf Center - Rob Krieger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Remax - Cindy Risinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Remax Ridge Realty- Beverly Powers Uhlir . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rooster Cottage Consignment Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Royal Water Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Sears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Silver Rider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Silverado Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Star Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 St. George Shuttle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sun River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sweet & Savory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Lindi Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The Reserve - Shawn Glieden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Travel Connection, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tuacahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Valley Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Virgin Valley Artist Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warmington Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Wolf Creek Terrace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS

MESQUITE SENIOR CENTER 102 W. MILL ROAD, MESQUITE

(702) 346-5290 SENIOR LAW SERVICES

Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the Month Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Can only give counsel and advice on legal issues.

By appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call the Senior Center at 702-346-5290.

CARDS & TILE GAMES

Monday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Open Pinochle Tuesday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mexican Train 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Dominos 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah Jongg Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Open Pinochle 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah Jongg Thursday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mah Jongg 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cribbage Hand and Foot 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Open Pinochle 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Mah Jongg

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Place: Mesquite Senior Center Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month Contact: 702-346-7666

QUILT GROUP

Meets: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every Month Stitching with friends 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

STRENGTH TRAINGING AND CORE CONDITIONING

FREE CLASSES Strength Trainging - Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am - 9:30 am Core Conditioning - Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 9:30 am

CHAT WITH THE MAYOR

4th Tuesday of Every Month Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Mayor Al Litman will be here every fourth Tuesday of the month to answer any question or concerns you may have.