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edItor’s letter July 1- August 31, 2014 Volume 7 – Issue 4

Dear Readers, We would like to welcome you to our Home and Garden issue! This is always one of my favorite issues because I learn so much about home improvement and the little things I can do to make my home more beautiful and my yard and garden even more serene.

I would like to thank all of the busy business owners that contributed to this special issue. I know that your time is very valuable and we truly appreciate you taking the time to be a part of it.

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We would like to share some exciting news with our readers. When I arrived in the community in 2005 I could not help but notice that many of the great events happening and local businesses were run by strong, amazing woman. We here at View On Mesquite would like to shine a spotlight on those amazing women so we have decided to dedicate a feature article to them each issue.

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If you know someone who represents strength, kindness, c ompassion and d rive please em ail us at info@ViewOnMesquite.com or call us at 702-346-8439 with their information and why you are nominating them. We will review all the nominations and select a new amazing woman each issue.

As always, please visit our website at www.ViewOnMesquite.com and Like us on Facebook to keep up on the current events not included in this issue.

Sincerely,

Kathy Lee, Editor-in-Chief

Editor in Chief Kathy Lee Managing Editor Melissa Eligul Copy Editor Cindy Biskup Creative Director & Magazine Design Steven Ruesch Studio SE7EN, LLC Contributing Writers Al Litman CarolLee Parrish Celece Seegmiller Charlie Cox Donna Eads Erika Marler Gerald Hamilton Helen Houston Creamer Jon Nerlinger Laurie Nelson-Barker Linda Faas Mandy Meyer Nikk Zorbas Rob Krieger Ron Rineck Sue Santarcangelo Mesquite Business Owners Web Design Trevor Didriksen The PC Guy Advertising Sales Kathy Lee Melissa Eligul Advertising Email ads@ViewOnMesquite.com Support Staff Bert Kubica Distribution Ron Wilson 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 2007-2014 View On Mesquite Magazine, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the express written permission from the publisher, including all ads designed by the View On Mesquite staff.

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Vacation spotlight: Highlights of China and the Yangtze river

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Helpful Hints for Home Theater Systems 10th Annual Grad Night Tennis TNT Cape Honeysuckle Be Still, My Heart!

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Editor’s Letter Why I Love Mesquite View from the Mayor Homes of Mesquite Give Me Liberty!

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Why I Love Mesquite Why I have loved Mesquite for 103 years. Margaret Hardy’s family

moved to the Virgin Valley in 1905 and purchased the rock house that still stands at the corner of Willow Street and 1st North. Her mother, Clara Woodbury Barlow was a widow with 5 small children and after marrying her father Joshua William Sylvester had three more children including Margaret. Her father also bought land 3 miles east of Mesquite in Arizona Territory and traveled from Mesquite each day to work there. Eventually the family moved to the farm to make it easier to tend to the work but it made it difficult for the children to get to school and Clara to have help with her difficult births. Margaret was born in 1911 at the home of the Mesquite midwife, Mary Jane Abbott where her mother had gone to await the birth. Her father was then 67 years old and the farm work was very hard on him. Some winters the family went to relatives in St. George to stay during the school year.

Margaret remembers the difficulty of everyday life in the valley, especially the water that was obtained from the river by way of ditches for washing, cleaning and even drinking. It was often muddy and never really tasted good. Everyone worked hard and even the smallest children had chores of their own. The girls learned to cook and take care of a home early in their lives and the boys helped with the animals and crops. But Margaret has

sweet memories and great love for her parents and siblings.

Margaret married Heber Hardy when she was 16 years old and they had 6 children. One son died as a young man and another son passed away in 2001. She is a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has held many positions in the auxiliaries and even served a mission in her later years. During the 1950s Margaret was the local president of the LDS women’s auxiliary, The Relief Society, during the building of the new chapel on the boulevard and held many fundraising dinners and dances to support its construction. Before this time, meetings were held in the Relief Society building on North Willow Street. The women learned homemaking and parenting skills, studied the scriptures, made quilts and other needlework, supported each other, and planned community improvements.

They donated many hours of work during the construction of their new chapel and even signed over their old building for sale to go toward the cause. After her youngest child started school she worked as a lunchroom cook for many years.

Margaret loves Mesquite and has many fond memories even of the difficult times and the hard work that was required to live and raise a family here in the early years. Though her sight is failing,she is happy and enjoys being visited by her many descendants and friends. She is dearly loved by everyone who has known her.

– Margaret Hardy

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Message from the Mayor As your new mayor, I want to assure you I will do whatever I can to help make Mesquite an even greater community than it already is. Yes, this is a great community with unlimited potential, but there are always ways to improve.

So what are we missing?

We need more businesses so our hard earned dollars stay in Mesquite as much as possible.

We weathered the longest recession on record. We survived. Now let’s look to our future. It wasn’t easy, but I know with hard work, faith, and a positive outlook, we will be stronger for it. My eyes are wide open. I am a realist and understand setbacks are part of the process, but we must not give up and accept failure in our endeavors.

I have faith because I know our community. Our citizens who live here want the best for Mesquite and are willing to work for it. Our city employees are hard working and dedicated. Our police and fire fighters work twenty-four hours a day to keep us safe and secure.

Mesquite has come a long way in the past few years to become business friendly. Of course, we are not perfect, but we are always improving and

looking for new ways to advance this community.

There is a lot of work ahead for the city council, our staff, and myself but I know we are up to it. Our citizens depend upon it and we must not let them down.

I have a simple vision for Mesquite. I am optimistic that it can be reached. We have to first count our blessings that we live in such a beautiful community. We have great weather, clean air, minimal traffic issues, low crime, good schools, clean streets and residents who care about one another.

So what are we missing? We need more businesses so our hard earned dollars stay in Mesquite as much as possible. We are working towards that end. It will take time and energy, but I am optimistic. We need to graduate young people who will stay here to raise their families. I am optimistic.

I believe we can achieve all of this if we work together. As your Mayor I want

to hear from you, I want you to share your ideas with me. Together, we can succeed.

To this end, I promise to be available with an open door at City Hall as much as possible. I want to hear from you.

No idea is a bad idea. Let’s move forward as a community.

– Mayor Al Litman

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Your Bedroom-The Stuff Dreams are Made of

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When decorating a bedroom – the one room in the house meant for relaxation and rejuvenation – make sure it is an original expression of you. Your goal should be to create an environment you feel is comfortable and soothing; a calm, serene retreat.

Simplicity is the key. No matter what your particular style is, all you need to do to create a sumptuous oasis is heed a few basic but important design ideas.

n Paint Color

Start with the paint color, aiming for a restful hue. Consider using colors of the lake or ocean. Or use a shade of brown, which is a warm, comforting color. It’s good to mix cool colors with warm colors in a bedroom. And, don’t forget to paint the ceiling! I call it the fifth wall. Give yourself a reason to look up. I regularly recommend using the darker colors on both ceiling and trim.

Wallpaper is making a dramatic comeback. The new and unique designs and textures are nothing like they were in the 1990s.

Wallpaper can offer a stunning visual aspect in the bedroom.

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n Bedding Basics

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Inject a big dose of style with a one-of-a-kind headboard. It can be the statement piece in your bedroom. And, having a custommade headboard is often cheaper than purchasing a ready-made one. With the right equipment and a little courage, you can craft an original bedroom piece inspired through your own creativity.

Accent pillows on the bed add an additional dimension and personalization. I admit it, I over do it with pillows on the bed. I have 13! Every morning they go back on the bed in a particular order. But, I also believe the bed is the centerpiece of the bedroom and is in itself a work of art. Colors, textures, styles; they all lend themselves to the overall feel I try to achieve.

A bed scarf or throw blanket is another way to add comfort and enhanced sophistication to the bed. I was a little head of my time. Before bed scarves were popular, I placed a color

coordinated blanket along the foot of the bed for my cats to sleep on. It looked great but also served a purpose.

n Bedspread, Duvet, Coverlet, Comforter, Blanket, Quilt

Putting together a beautiful bed ensemble can be overwhelming, but a few choice purchases and/or thoughtful uses of pieces you already own can easily result in a gorgeously dressed bed.

A bedspread is the name given all pre-filled bed covers and used as the top layer on the bed. Comforters, quilts and coverlets fall into this category. They can be decorative and warming, thick or lighter weight and come in a variety of fabrics.

A duvet is essentially a soft, flat bag filled with down, feathers or a synthetic alternative. It is recommended that duvets are inserted into a removable cover. Who doesn’t like the idea of a fluffy cloud to sleep in? To maintain the life of a duvet, give it a good shake frequently to revitalize the fill.

n Linens

Fabulous linens help set an indulgent mood in your tranquil retreat. Dress your bed with the highest thread count sheets you can afford. You can really tell the difference. Thread count simply indicates the number of threads sewn per square inch of fabric. Thread count can be deceptive and some manufacturers manipulate the numbers. It is the quality of the yarn, the construction and the finishing of the yarn that creates a wonderful sheet set. To keep your sheets in great condition, wash them in cool water by themselves and dry them on a low setting. Using higher heat settings can damage the integrity of the fabric.

Organic sheets are becoming more popular and many manufacturers are offering them as bedding options. To be truly organic, the bedding should be made using dyes found in nature.

For low-maintenance and ultimate softness consider wood fiber and bamboo fiber sheets.

n Simple, Organized Space

Do not over-accessorize your sacred space with too many trinkets. Reduce unnecessary technological intrusions such as computers and cell phones. Having a storage bench at the end of the bed is a good place to store extra blankets and pillows as well as providing seating to put on shoes.

A well-organized, clean closet is imperative and shouldn’t cause stress each time you open the door. Avoid using the closet as a clutter catcher. Start by hanging your clothes in the same direction and grouping them by colors and categories.

n Lighting

Different sources of light for different functions in the bedroom are important. Recessed lighting on a dimmer allows you to control the overall mood. A table light on a dresser evokes a pleasing atmosphere, and two pin lights on each side over the bed on different switches allows one person to sleep while another reads. Using window treatments with a blackout option helps reduce light filtration into the room for a more restful sleep.

n Furniture Placement

Arrange your bedroom with furniture that fits the scale of the room. Opt for a bedside table that is the appropriate height for reaching books or glasses without fumbling. In a small bedroom an over-sized mirror propped up against a wall gives the space a larger feel. If you have room, create a special sitting space to curl up with a good book in a cozy chair next to a reading lamp.

By incorporating a few simple design concepts, wake up each morning and fall asleep each night in the comforting cocoon you call your bedroom.

helen houston Creamer is the owner of hues & Vues, a design studio specializing in custom window treatments, interior color and bedding. they carry several brands of wallpaper, offer coordinated fabric and paper design options and carry a line of ready-to-be-upholstered headboards in all sizes and styles. hues & Vues is the exclusive area dealer for eastern Accents custom bedding ensembles offering hundreds of components to create your dream bed. hues & Vues is located at 350 Falcon Ridge Parkway, building 100 suite 102, 702-346-0246.

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GIVE ME LIBERTY! American history program celebrates 16 years of encouraging children to take the initiative in their own education. by sue sANtARCANgeLO The assembly area between the fifth grade class rooms at J.W. Bowler Elementary School in Bunkerville is decked out for a party. The tops of long cafeteria tables are covered with red, white and blue table cloths and sparkling starburst decorations. The volunteers from Mesquite’s Exchange Club are laying out flats filled with blue frosted cup cakes adorned with red and white toppings and unpacking ice cream sandwiches while the benches are filling up with excited fifth graders in attendance for an ice cream party to celebrate the “Give Me Liberty!” award program.

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The seeds of “Give Me Liberty!” were planted when students and teachers were moving into the new J.W. Bowler Elementary School in Bunkerville in February 1998. At that time Lucy Weinrich, a fifth grade teacher, gave Rebecca Hartley, a member of Mesquite’s Exchange Club, a few pages of information including the Gettysburg Address, a list of the Presidents and other pertinent historical events used to supplement classes in Mesquite. “It was set up as a program in Virgin Valley Elementary but it wasn’t very large. Dixie Bowler and her husband Joe were simply doing it single handedly over there.” Hartley explained, “I thought aah this looks interesting.”

Hartley took the information and built on it. “My whole idea was that Americanism was just as important as sports; so I approached it that way.” She put together a submittal for the National Exchange Club’s National Outstanding Service Project and won the service award in Americanism for the 1999-2000 year. She has been growing and “tweeking” the program ever since.

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“Give Me Liberty!” is a completely voluntary program where fifth graders spend their lunch hours and spare time supplementing their studies in American History. The original idea was developed by teachers in the Virgin Valley and grew to be supported by the local Exchange Club.

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Those few supplemental pages have turned into a 52 page “blue book” filled with exercises in U.S., Nevada, Mesquite and Bunkerville history. Exercises include tasks like locating and naming all 50 states and their capitals, reciting the Gettysburg Address or a line from the Declaration of Independence, reading assignments on the Presidents, and recognizing Nevada’s flag and important dates and facts. There is also a “Bill of Rights Rap” and the Pledge of Allegiance in American Sign Language.

Students who undertake the program are required to complete 17 tasks, and three of five supplemental exercises.

Recognition comes throughout the year as volunteers throw parties for the children to mark milestones. It culminates at the end of the school year with an award ceremony. That is where each child receives a foot tall trophy highlighted with red, white and blue star wrappings as a symbol of their success.

This year nearly 96% of fifth grade students will complete the exercises. J.W. Bowler Principal Mike Wilson whole heartedly supports the program and is effusive in his praise for the volunteers and the students. “There are so many wonderful things the Exchange Club has done. It’s a wonderful patriotic program. It fits perfectly with the fifth grade curriculum. They love doing it!”

All the exercises must be completed in front of a teacher or an Exchange Club volunteer and be signed off in their blue book.

Participation in the project has grown steadily, increasing from the original nine students in 1998 to nearly 70 participants this year. With so many children and a limited number of volunteers, children were sometimes left standing in line when their lunch hour ended and had to return another day to complete their tasks. However, with the help of the teachers who are now approved to sign off tasks, it is easier for everyone to complete the program by year’s end.

For additional information on the “Give Me Liberty” program contact Diane McClure at 702-806-1985, 702-346-8072, email her at farmskiez2@aol.com or email National Exchange Club’s Americanism projects at nationalexchangeclub.org. This year’s Exchange Club volunteers include Diane McClure, Patsy Junker, Carol Fuller and Rebecca Hartley.

Diane McClure currently oversees the program. She is the current president of the Mesquite Exchange Club and a long time volunteer. She attributes the ongoing success of “Give Me Liberty!” to the enthusiasm of the children and the commitment and support of Exchange Club volunteers and Bowler’s fifth grade teachers. She praises teachers Lucy Weinrich, Patricia Moore, and Kelle Sudweeks for their support both in and out of the classroom.

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Mrs. Moore whose entire class has completed the program told McClure how children who struggle in class and won’t do their homework often embrace the program. “I’m glad that they find something that they can be proud of…that they can accomplish and that they get some recognition for it.”

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by ChARLIe COX Well-designed window fashions do more than simply cover a window. Great design is beautiful to live with, provides variable light control, insulates rooms against heat and cold while saving energy, protects your furnishings from damaging UV rays, and even absorbs sound, improving the acoustics in a room. Here are some of the things to consider when shopping for your window dressings.

PRIVACY & LIGHT CONTROL

From completely blocking out the sun, to enhancing the natural light in your home. The translucent fabrics that many products offer are specially engineered to diffuse harsh sunlight and draw it deeper into the room—dispersing the light to help illuminate your home naturally and reduce the need for artificial light.

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by Hunter Douglas, you can maintain your privacy and still enjoy the natural light. You will also want to look for a product that features slats and vanes that allow you to deflect and redirect sunlight precisely where you want.

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Keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Without energy-efficient window treatments, as much as 50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows. The proper product can help conserve energy at the window in these three important ways:

driving up air conditioning costs. Many window fashions help to control solar heat by allowing it into your home in the winter and minimizing the amount that comes in during the summer.

Daylighting Daylighting is the practice of lighting rooms with natural light rather than artificial light.

By drawing natural light into a room many of our window treatments reduce the need for other types of lighting, thereby reducing your energy use.

Insulation In winter months, your home heating escapes to the outdoors through your windows; while in the summertime the outside heat flows into your home through these same windows.

With window treatments that provide insulation, you can reduce energy consumption, save on heating and cooling costs and create a more comfortable atmosphere.

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Drip Sprinklers 101

by RON RINeCk All of us living here in the desert Southwest have heard over and over how we must use drip irrigation for our plants and trees. Everyone understands that drip is necessary in order to conserve our resources and grow happy plants. Most of us have even spewed our valuable knowledge to visitors and newcomers. The fact is, most homeowners know enough about drip

irrigation to insist on having it but not enough to know what they have or how to use it.

This article will hopefully contain enough information to help you ask the right questions (to impress and/or drive your landscaper crazy) when you are having sprinkler work done on your property.

The main differences between a drip

zone and a typical spray zone that you may have on a lawn area are the pressure and volume (flow) at which they operate. Devices known as emitters are used to distribute the desired amount of water to individual plants; they operate best at around 20 PSI and have extremely small discharge openings that become clogged easily.

A serviceable inline filter and pressure regulator added on the downstream side of a drip zone valve facilitate these conditions.

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Emitters are available in many flow rates from .5 to around 24 GPH (gallons per hour).

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After the filter and regulator I prefer to run ¾” PVC pipe (the white stuff) to various locations in the yard and adapt to 60mm (approx. size) distribution pipe (the black stuff). The emitters are punched into the distribution pipe and ¼ “spaghetti (the small black stuff) is run from the emitter to the root zone of the plants. It is also ok to use a barbed connector at the distribution pipe and put the emitter at the other end of the spaghetti. The reason that I like to run more PVC and less distribution is because PVC is pretty much permanent and the black stuff, well, isn’t.

All plants and trees have different water requirements due to type, size, soil conditions, sun exposure, slope, etc. It is virtually impossible to have a sprinkler system set up to meet each individual plant’s needs. If you have property that has a front yard that gets much different sun exposure than the back, or if one slopes much more than the other, you will probably want to have the front and back yards on different zones. Doing this allows you to run each zone at optimum intervals and durations. To further accommodate each plant’s water requirements, use a combination of emitters that coincide with your best guess of its needs. For example, your 5 gallon size shrubs should probably get about ¼ as much water as a tree and about twice as much as a small perennial flower. Do this by using 2- 1 GPH emitters for the shrub, 1-1 GPH emitter for the perennial and 4-2 GPH emitters for the tree.

You are probably thinking, “Holy crap! That is a lot of emitters running at the same time; will I have enough water

pressure?” This is where this whole low volume thing, and GPH vs.GPM, comes into play. If you have 150-1 GPH (gallons per hour) emitters on a zone, that is equal to 2.5 GPM (gallon per minute) or about the same flow as one full spray head in your lawn. If you run that drip zone for 1 hour, it is probably using close to the same number of gallons as your 3 zone patch of lawn running each zone for 5 minutes.

Here’s another thing to drive you (and your landscaper) crazy.

Since most plants, once they are established, prefer deep infrequent watering, so why are most people that I know running drip zones every day for 15 minutes? In 15 minutes that 1 GPH emitter is putting out 1 quart of water, some of it evaporates and the rest soaks about 1 inch into the soil, never reaching the entire root ball and never building a deep root structure. Your sprinkler controller has more than one program for a reason; put your water sucking lawn zones on Program A so you can slosh water on it every time it stresses out and your low volume zones on Program B. Run B for at least 45 minutes two or three days per week in the summer and one or two days in the winter. Your plants and checking account will thank you.

Ron Rineck is a retired landscaper with over 35 years of experience. he specialized in intricate landscape installations including water features, all types of retaining, extensive drainage as well as irrigation and plants.

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MESQUITE WOMEN’S CLINIC CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY by sue sANtARCANgeLO Mesquite Women’s Clinic is celebrating 10 years in the community. The clinic provides a full range of women’s health services including general gynecology, gynecological surgery, cancer screenings, birth control, menopause management and weight control.

It’s been a challenging 10 years for Dr. Edward Ofori who took a chance and came to Mesquite to begin a medical practice associated with a brand new hospital. That practice represents the end of a road that started when he was a youngster in Ghana.

Back then he thought he would grow up to be a preacher or a doctor. He loved to practice his best “Southern Baptist” style on anyone who would listen. Then his cousin Lucy died in childbirth.

He couldn’t understand what happened. “Why couldn’t the doctors save her? I decided that when I grew up I’d become a doctor to take care of women having babies.”

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The road between that commitment and Mesquite was not a straight one. Over the course of his education he was tempted again and again with other paths. Ofori, a quiet man with a quick sense of humor, laughs as he tells the story of how he became a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology.

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He went to undergraduate school in Texas where he met his wife Teresa Woolridge. While in school they married. When they graduated she went to Washington D.C. to Howard University College of Dentistry and he planned to stay in Texas and complete a Masters degree in social work. The state would cover the tuition, and at the time he had convinced himself that he could make money and live comfortably as a social worker. He admits that it was all a way to avoid medical school. “(Being a) social worker was a crutch. I just didn’t want to go to school all that time.”

Teresa was not excited about his choice, especially since he had been accepted to medical school at Ohio University in Athens.

His father was not impressed either. When he came for a visit from Ghana he wanted to know, “So are you going to go to medical school or not?” Trying to explain to his father why he chose the shorter path, he listed all the things he had to do to get through medical school. It would take nearly eight years before he could go into practice and he would be nearly 40 when he graduated. Unimpressed his father asked, “Okay and if you didn’t go to medical school…in eight years how old would you be?”

Relenting, he called the medical school in Ohio.

During his studies Teresa graduated from dental school and started a general practice residency at The Cleveland Clinic, about 200 miles north of Athens. Once she completed her residency she started her own private practice. “I was one of the luckiest graduate students because I had a wife who was working to pay the bills and taking care of everything. I’m a very, very lucky man.”

Besides paying the bills, he gives her credit for helping him get through his classes. “She knew how tough it was. She had already gone through medical school so she kept encouraging me. She kept pushing me.”

He did finish and again the alternate path beckoned. He had an opportunity to walk into a family practice residency in Cleveland.

He was happily on his way until his mother called. “So what are you doing? Are you finishing medical school?” When he told her he was going to be a family practitioner she was surprised. “Oh but that is not what you said when Lucy died.”

Once again he turned back to his original path. Leaving behind the family practice residency he looked for a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. “There were only two or three spots available in the whole country and one of them was in Texas.”

Since Teresa was from Texas he decided to pursue that opening.

He knew his application was late so he called the program director and explained why he was applying so late and why he wanted into their program. He was told he would be considered but he would have to fly down to Texas for an interview. Money was tight and after discussing it with Teresa they decided they just couldn’t afford the flight.

He called the program director back to explain why he had changed his mind. She informed him she was disappointed because she was fairly certain that if he came for the interview he would get the spot. She also added that there had been another Ghanaian doctor who had trained in their program who was highly regarded. He laughs and recalls her telling him he had the, “same accent! You sound like him. If you are anything like him, we certainly want you.”

Ultimately, they found the money and soon were off to Texas.

By the time he completed his residency he knew he wanted to have his own practice. He had offers to join already established medical groups but he wanted to do things his way. He tells how

the chairman of the department who knew his desires dropped a flyer on his desk one day. The flyer was for a hospital being built in a place called Mesquite, Nevada that needed doctors to start practices to support the hospital. “He said, ‘Hey Ofori!

Here, you want to start a practice, go do this.’”

So with Teresa’s support, he did. While she took a couple of years off to spend time with their small children before starting her own practice, he jumped right in. In the beginning there were days where he and his staff waited for patients to discover them and show up.

“They didn’t know we were here.” He explained that people didn’t realize that there were facilities to deliver babies and do gynecologic surgeries at the new hospital. “People were used to driving to St. George. The other challenge is that the OB/GYN is not a doctor they change easily.” He laughs as he adds that most women stay with their OB/GYN until the doctor dies or moves.

economic times, people who were used to driving to St. George did not always want to spend the money on gas and some began to take notice of his practice.

Just when the positive word of mouth started to help him weather the down turn, the hospital was reaching a critical stage in its ability to fund the costs of maintaining an obstetrics department. The declining economy and closure of the Oasis Hotel Casino resulted in many young women leaving town. The declining number of births and the low reimbursement rates had the hospital considering shutting down the department.

Ofori had no part of those discussions. “I found out like everybody else that they were going to close the labor delivery

unit. It was a real rough time. Fortunately, the people of this community, the young women, rallied up and made noise.”

That noise coupled with obligations the hospital had to the city made the leadership reconsider their plans and the unit was not closed. Today deliveries are up to the break even point and things are picking up.

Ofori thinks this year will be better for him too. He sees more young people moving back to the community. “The economy is getting a little better and people are actually getting pregnant.”

When asked about what he sees in the future he laughs, “If things go the way they are and the hospital continues to support obstetrics I don’t mind living here for the rest of my life.”

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He noted that the economic downturn in starting in 2007 had an impact on both his practice and the hospital. With the harder

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There are just some plants that do better than others in Mesquite. Water, pests, and even the amount of sun and heat can become an issue. Knowing what works here in the desert and what doesn’t can help, not only the appearance of your garden space, but the local ecosystem. I’d like to take a little bit of time to talk about what else besides cactus can do well in this region. All of the plants I’m going to talk about are growing in the back garden of the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum.

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One of the plants doing well here that took me by surprise was mint! The plant does best in the shade it loves the high temperatures of the area and grows well. The mint in our back garden is currently fighting it out with the Mexican poppy to see who can outgrow the other. I’ve had some museum patrons tell me about how they prefer to keep the mint in a pot or planter box to keep it from over taking the yard. Many herbs will do well; chives and parsley are currently doing really well. These plants also come with the added benefit of becoming a supply of fresh herbs and spices.

We also have a lot of bee friendly plants; globe mallows which are a local wildflower do well in direct sunlight. The globe mallows grow locally but would be a nice addition to any yard; the mallows come in a variety of colors, like violet, orange, and yellow. Other bee friendly plants we have growing in the garden are lavender and Mexican poppy. With the Mexican poppy you have to be careful they tend to take over any space they are planted in. Also, a plant that produces a beautiful flower that comes with some added medicinal benefits is Hollyhock. The three Hollyhock bushes we have in the back

garden are thriving and producing some lovely deep purple flowers.

One of the first crops grown here were fruit trees. There are two young pomegranate bushes in the back garden, within a couple of years they should have fruit. We also have a grape arbor that is doing really well.

Grapes were an original crop when the settlers first came to town. The grapes were grown for raisins. When the grapes were raised to maturity they were dried in the desert sun then sold in California. With fruit plants they need a lot of water especially if they are going to survive the summer months, remember to water deep and water often and avoid watering mid-day because that can damage your roots. The pioneers originally built a rock and sage brush damn on the Virgin River so they could have an irrigation canal and channels to water these types of plants and supply other water needs.

We are so grateful here at the Museum for all the time and effort of the different community members that have helped make the garden a success! The groups in the community have helped in a myriad of ways from donations of plants, to time, and pulling weeds.

the Virgin Valley heritage Museum is located at 35 W Mesquite blvd, it is open tuesday through saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. you can also catch up with museum happenings at www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVMuseum.

A New Kind of Home in Mesquite

by geRALd hAMILtON Bee Hive Homes assisted living all began in 1987 when Twayne Walker built the first assisted living home in Meridian, Idaho. In response to very limited quality care facilities, Twayne originally built the first Bee Hive Home as a means to provide his grandmother with quality care in home-like surroundings. However, it didn’t take long to realize that many were searching for the same services. The Bee Hive Homes model itself is unique. With a focus on smaller homes designed to resemble an actual residential home, Bee Hive Homes is dedicated to making the move to assisted living seamless and comfortable. This innovative idea was developed around the concept that the elderly deserve a clean and comfortable family setting at an affordable price when they reach a point in life that they need assisted living care.

At Bee Hive, resident choice and individuality are paramount. Each resident has their own private bedroom and bath with a shower. Staff prepares dietician approved home-style meals that are served in our large dining room.

A spacious living room offers space for group activities, family visits, or just a relaxing movie. Our caregivers are there to assist with medication management and offer assistance with laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and other personal care. We partner with local providers to offer services such as hospice, therapy, and nursing that are not part of our own array of services.

Families are always welcome and often drop in at meal time because the food is just that good and the atmosphere is inviting.

Gerald Hamilton and Tim Stewart are the owners of the newest Bee Hive location, right here in Mesquite. Gerald has over 30 years of experience caring

for the elderly, beginning in high school working in nursing homes. He later was an administrator in that business before joining the Bee Hive family in 2005 and now operates four very successful Bee Hive locations in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. He serves on several state and national boards for professional associations that promote long term care services. Tim is a local who grew up in Las Vegas and now owns a contracting business in St. George, Utah. He is the general contractor on the new Mesquite Bee Hive. Gerald and Tim will be hiring local staff to manage and provide care in the new home here in Mesquite. They are excited to bring the Bee Hive model of quality, home-like environment and care to Mesquite to add to the array of healthcare choices available here. The home should be complete and licensed by mid-August.

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Many facilities available at that time did not provide a pleasant atmosphere for their residents. To make matters worse, the cost of most of these facilities was out of reach for many of the elderly and their families. During the construction phase of the first assisted living home, there was so much interest shown by potential residents that many of them were ready to move in as soon as it was completed. This level of interest has continued unabated, and the demand is stronger than ever. Bee Hive now has

over 130 franchised locations, mainly in the western part of the U.S. Our homes offer an alternative for seniors who can’t stay alone at home but don’t require the services of a nursing facility. We are also seeing an increasing number of people come to our facilities from the hospital to transition back to their home as they receive therapy services to recover from a fall or surgery.

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HARDWOOD VS LAMINATE What Is Right For Your Home?

by CAROL Lee PARRIsh In recent years, both hardwood and laminate floors are being used increasingly when purchasing flooring for your home. The question is often asked which of these floors would be the best for your needs.

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We carry original art and prints from well-known local artists: Jana Ward, Janet Trobough, Joan Rainey Day and Joyce Jones.

Nancy Glazier, nationally known as one of today’s most talented wildlife painters, has amazing horses in giclee prints and artist proofs gracing our walls. Handcrafted and upcycled work provide an eclectic mix of gifts for any budget or taste.

Both floors are recommended for the high traffic areas. They are both durable products and will last many years if taken care of properly. Both products come in a wide variety of width’s and colors.

Hardwood looks beautiful and can add value to your home. It is however, more susceptible to scratching. Engineered hardwood is recommended for the hot dry climates. The bottom and middle layers consist of several wood or plywood layers; while the top is a solid wood lamella stained and refinished. Engineered hardwood floors can last anywhere from 40 to 80 years. These floors can be refinished up to 4 times during their lifetime which can bring them back to the same condition they were at the time of installation. Wood floors are nailed directly to a wood floor or glued directly to a concrete floor. This makes this floor quieter to walk on than a laminate floor.

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Laminate floors are made from core-melamine resin and fiber board. It is pressed together at high temperatures. The top is an imprinted texture image. This makes it very durable and also resists scratches. Laminate floors have a life time of no more than 20 years. It can be repaired by taking out a piece and replacing it with a new piece. The one draw back is that the new piece may not be an exact match due to sunlight and age. Laminate is less expensive than hardwood floors in both the product and the installation. Laminate can be easier on your feet. It is a floating floor with a pad underneath which gives when walked on. However, because it is a floating floor it can be somewhat noisy when walking on it as well.

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in the winter, but leave for the summer.

Closing up your home for that period of time during the hot summer months is not good for these products. A good remedy is putting buckets of water throughout your home and let them evaporate. This helps keep the humidity in your home for a longer period of time.

Also, keep the temperature in your home below 85 degrees.

Neither product likes excessive moisture.

If you spill something, clean it up quickly.

Never use any wax or detergent products on these floors. Both floors should be cleaned by using a special floor cleaner made specifically for these floors with a dry mop. Vacuuming (do not use the beater brush) or sweeping can be done in between.

Hardwood or laminate floors can be enjoyed for years to come. If you have high traffic areas, young children or pets; or if you enjoy the look of wood, you may want to consider choosing one of these beautiful products to compliment your lifestyle and beautify your home.

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TO GRILL OR TO BARBEQUE

by MANdy MeyeR To grill or to barbeque? That is the question. Many consider them one in the same but in the culinary world, these are two distinct methods of preparing meats. One involves firing up the gas grill or lighting the charcoal briquettes in a Weber, while if you are truly going to BBQ, you will be using a smoker and cooking your meats “low and slow”.

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The term “barbacoa” was first used by the Tania Indians from the Caribbean whom eventually settled here, where they dug pits in the ground to slowly cook the seasoned lesser cuts of meats. In those days the throw-aways were ribs, brisket, butt (actually shoulder), that if not roasted slowly on low heat, the fibers would not break down and the meat would be dry and chewy instead of melt-in-yourmouth delicious.

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My husband Scott, who happens to be the Executive Chef at the Eureka, and I owned and operated one of Wisconsin’s top fine dining restaurant called Heaven City for two decades. Scott dabbled in just about every genre of cuisines, but when smoked meats were all he craved, he became “Born Again BBQ”, bought a trailer with a pit smoker on it and formed a competition traveling BBQ Team. Two BBQ joints simply named “Q” soon followed, as well as a line of BBQ sauces, and being voted “Best BBQ in Milwaukee”. His team still competes even though Scott is out of state and last season earned a place at the Jack Daniels Nation Cook-Off, the Super Bowl of BBQ. This boy knows how to SMOKE IT! He smokes anything not moving and hopes you enjoy his spice rub recipe for duck breasts that he enclosed. Serve it with a fun chutney and a wild rice salad.

It is not hard to satisfy your own craving for classic “Q”.

The easiest is to visit the new South Texas BBQ located inside the State Line Casino where they serve up a standard menu of BBQ and sides or enjoy the ribs and chicken at the Eureka’s Town Square Buffet. One style is a Texas dry rub where meats are marinated and have spices

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hand pressed into them and you put your own sauce on. In the Midwest, BBQ is ribs cooked in sauce until they fall off the bone and in the Carolinas, your “Q” would be mustard base since the early settlers thought tomatoes were poisonous!

But for a mere $89 you can get a grill from Wal-Mart with an off-set smoker which lets the smoke permeate more subtly and you can control the heat better. You can also turn your own grill into a smoker by getting some smoking chips wet in a tray and putting them in your grill. Keeping the fire low will be your challenge and I recommend using fruit wood chips or for a bolder taste use mesquite, (duh?!) I also recommend that if you have the smoker humming; make a big batch because you WILL want left-overs!

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“Everywhere Art” For Your Home

by LINdA FAAs friends and family to gather for every occasion? Who knew a mosaic “Esther Williams” might preside over the pool and spa like a shimmering mirage-like goddess of the sands?

Mesquite’s beautiful sunny weather allows Dream catchers are not just for fragile us to enjoy open doors and outdoor relaxing materials, an old gear and a few chains most months of the year. Mesquite has a can make a startling, fun facsimile of standard, clean look of stucco and tile that the ancient Native American icons. begs differentiation, individuality. Often times, Mosaics, constructed of castoff home decorating ends with the purchase tile and other fancy things, provide of nice furniture and tasteful wall art, but functional, yet fanciful, decorative that is where decorating fun can begin! that can withstand heat and glaring Accessorizing a garden and patio with original sun. Such materials are perfect patio ceramics, glass, wood and metal artwork tabletops, a gardener’s memo slate, or will give your desert home an added touch birdbath. Would you like a mural on a of class. Striking artwork becomes the wall or door? Seeing the Gallery plaza focal point of a home. Even our unforgiving door might be the perfect inspiration elements are kind to those resilient materials, for a home mural. and a little more weathering just adds character!

Gallery shoppers are treated to brand new art displays each month, The Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery showcases one-of-a kind art objects that are specialties of our local artists. The Gallery is operated

by Virgin Valley Artists Association, a passionate group of artists and volunteers who run a thriving artsy-to-upscale retail gallery located in the center of town on Mesquite Boulevard.

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You say your home is chock full of art and decorative, and there isn’t room for one more piece of art? What’s in your Garden? How are visitors greeted at your front door?

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and sales of these unique items are brisk. Some of the most sought-after artwork is very suitable for outdoor display at a front door, in a garden, or tucked into a covered patio area. The Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery is located at 15 West Mesquite Boulevard. Virgin Valley Artists Association operates this gem of a gallery. Take time to stop and browse, or just enjoy the restful and beautiful surroundings of this cultural oasis of Mesquite.

Shopping Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery will quickly become a captivating habit! Don’t see exactly what you want? VVAA artists gladly design custom commissions based on your vision and their own inspiration. The fun is in the fantasy of creating a work of art that perfectly accents a home.

Garden art comes in all shapes and sizes.

Some is designed to be hung on an exterior wall. Add a Garden Spirit or totem made from a variety of materials. These freestanding figures will breathe heart and soul into your landscape. A special interest or hobby can be enshrined in a single piece of art, generating conversations and thoughtful moments around which your home can revolve.

Several local artists work with recycled, repurposed materials, with amazing results.

Who knew an old oxygen tank could evolve into a bell that resonates tones calling

More information about the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery is available at their website, www.mesquitefineartscenter.com. The gallery is located at 15 West Mesquite Blvd; you can also reach them by phone at 702-346-1338. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10a-4p.

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Vacation Spotlight: Highlights of China and the Yangtze River

What do you want people to know about your experience in China?

Its affordable and you get to see some of the most incredible sights in the world Great Wall, Terra Cotta Warriors. I loved being on a escorted trip with a river cruise company as all the details are taken care of for you. You don’t have to worry about the language as the guide has that covered and does all the talking for you.

We never even had to handle the luggage as the guide and his staff took care of everything. The flights within China were all short and easy.

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There’s no question river cruising is more popular than ever. This summer and fall, the majority of The Travel Connection’s customers are cruising on the Danube, Rhine and Seine rivers. While European river cruises are in high demand, a river cruise on the Yangtze River in China is a great option to consider. This incredible itinerary unlocks a 5,000 year old history and cultural time capsule with visits to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai and four days on the Yangtze River. Lauren Baxter and Mary Curtis from The Travel Connection had a wonderful time on their river cruise and China tour and I asked them to share their experiences in a vacation spotlight:

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What was your favorite part of the trip?

I enjoyed the other people we traveled with a lot. We were able to share the experience with them. The country is so foreign that we didn’t really relate to many of the Chinese citizens other than our guide, Richard, who was fabulous.

He shared so much about what is really going on in China. There were a few Chinese that really tried to speak to us in English and I had to appreciate that effort. They enjoyed it as much as we did even though at times it took several attempts to get it figured out. My favorite part was probably hiking on the Great Wall. We chose to hike “the path less traveled” it was steeper and more difficult but there were fewer people on it. It’s amazing how large it is. I also enjoyed the musical event we attended - with different sounds, instruments, costumes and movements.

What did you learn?

We went to a Silk Rug Factory, a Silk Embroidery center and a jade manufacturing facility which are all crafts

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that you never see in the United States.

It’s amazing workmanship taking skill and patience, something we don’t often see here at home. We certainly have the skill but not necessarily the patience to sit hour after hour, week after week on the same rug tying one knot at a time. We learned a lot about the living situations of the citizens there. Until just a few years ago, they could not own their own homes and now they can. That was something nearly every local guide pointed out to us - they were extremely proud to tell us they owned the homes now. They would tell us how many square feet it was and how many floors up they climbed ever day.

In China, there are no elevators unless the building is more than 10 floors. We saw extreme differences everywhere we went. Big, beautiful high rises and around the corner, building, that looked like they’d been bombed with no doors or windows.

How would you describe the culture and food?

This is an ancient, ancient country with

history we can’t even begin to relate to. Walking the Forbidden City, for instance, amazing that it is as old as it is and in such fabulous condition. The Great Wall - you can stand on it and look in either direction and never see the end! I liked the food but it was sure nice to get a Burger King burger at the airport in Shanghai at the end of our trip. Shanghai is such a great modern city; I would like to have had another day there. The hotels in Beijing and Shanghai were the most incredible hotels I’ve ever stayed in and the breakfast buffets were the nicest ever.

Who do you recommend this trip for and why?

This would be a good trip for someone who wants to try a river cruise which I think is the easiest, most relaxing and most rewarding form of travel. China is a little more active as the cruise portion is only 3 to 5 days with the balance being on land. This kind of a trip is very easy for anyone worried about making arrangements for transfers or anyone worried about the language barrier

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(which is significant as we can’t even read the letters). China is a very good value and the flights are quite easy for those of us on the western side of our country with nonstop between Los Angeles or San Francisco. It would be quite easy to add a few days in Japan or Hong Kong on either end if time allows.

If you are looking for a vacation to China or want to try a river cruise for the first time, consider the Highlights of China and the Yangtze R iver.

Celece Seegmiller is the local owner of The Travel Connection, located at 1386 E. 100 South in the Bell Tower Courtyard in St. Geroge. For more information, please call 435-628-3636 or email her at celece@stgeoregetravel.com

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by MANdy MeyeR, VICe-PResIdeNt OF WCFA There are two things you should know about We Care for Animals: we are a non-profit 501(c) (3) animal rescue organization that services the greater Mesquite area which includes the Arizona Strip, and we’re NOT the Mesquite Animal Shelter. They are their own entity that is run solely by the City of Mesquite Police Department. That being said, we try and network with each other as much as we can to accomplish our similar goal of servicing the area animals that are lost, pets that people decide to surrender or even the ones that people cruelly dump in the desert and leave for dead.

While we generally lay out for the public pictures of adorable kittens or amazing tales of saving frozen puppies in the desert, at this time I would like to enlighten you on some of the ins and outs of our business, as non-profits are indeed businesses, and ours has a unique goal of wanting to be OUT of business due to lack of customers! WCFA has been around since 1995, and as a small organization has assisted our community in various ways, but mainly we want to help families with financial needs get their animals altered- a BIG picture goal to overall reduce the excess amount of unwanted animals being created in the first place. Through fostering in our own homes, we also place pets into quality homes with people committed to loving their pets for the duration of the pet’s life. We are only as good as our foster program; help us save lives and foster!

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Sonora and her pups that are one day old after we rescued their frozen little bodies that morning..

Two of Sonora’s pups at 14 weeks old at a pet adoption in St. George

As Mohave County’s Animal Control is based out of Kingman, they rarely get up here and the line of jurisdiction from state to state is rigid. The protocol in place from Kingman states that any animal found in AZ and surrendered to the NV shelter has exactly 72 hours in which the owner can reclaim their pet. Past that, Mesquite has been directed to euthanize the animal, period. Clark County has not yet entered into the new realm of no kill shelters. Until it follows the many other models doing that successfully, animals in NV shelters are on borrowed time. Thankfully, the city shelter is rarely full and is the only option for Mesquite to surrender their pets to.

Sometimes dumped animals have led a terrible life and are now not fit for re-homing due to an aggressive nature, illness or advanced age. This is when we have the obligation to this lost soul that we barely know, to hold their head, whisper “Good Boy/ Girl” in their ear while the vet gives them a lethal injection to end their suffering.

Ours is not a glamorous job, but an important job that we do without payment. But it is a calling for us and until everyone takes responsibility for their pet ownership, we’re still in business!

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Life Lessons from Happy Hens

by NIkk ZORbAs

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The other day I went to the grocery store to pick up some eggs. I was inundated by the vast selection competing for my attention, with every carton beckoning, “Pick me, pick me!” Labels proclaiming “natural,” “farm fresh,” “cage free,” and “organic” all sounded good, but my question was, What do they really mean? What is the significance of these distinctions in labeling? I decided to do some research to get to the bottom of this.

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I found out that the “natural” label means the product contains no artificial ingredients. By definition, then, 99% of all eggs are considered to be natural. “Farm fresh” eggs sound like they come from pastoral farms, but most likely come from caged hens. “Cage free” means the hens are not kept in wire cages; it does not, however, mean they ever go outside. No, they live their entire lives inside a building. Even the “organic” label can be misleading since most eggs labeled as such are from caged hens. In fact, 90-95 percent of eggs come from caged hens that spend their entire lives in an area smaller than the size of a sheet of paper.

Imagine if your financial advisor had the same ethics as some of these companies. Would you do business with him or her?

I chose a carton of eggs that appealed to me from The Happy Egg Company. I noticed that they looked different. They were all different shades of brown, appeared larger, and had a unique, natural looking texture. I decided to give them a shot, and I’m glad I did. They were delicious. I can honestly say I have never been so enthusiastic about eggs before!

Intrigued, I went on to The Happy Egg Company’s website and was even more impressed with the education I received on eggs, as well as their process of how they get to market. The company first opened its doors in England, and has been in the United States since October 2012. Their products are currently available in over 3,000 retail locations across 39 states.

The Happy Egg Company’s chickens are vegetarian fed, given no antibiotics, and are free to roam around in real farms! Some of their promo videos are ingenious and very fun to watch, with clever themes from pop culture such as “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Chariots of Eggs.” There’s even the “chick cam,” which shows a live hatching experience. The website also offers family fun with chicken jokes, great egg recipes, and even a free game app.

In an age where obesity and disease due to unhealthy eating habits has hit epidemic proportions, as consumers we place our trust with manufactures and advertisers when it comes to purchasing products for our homes and loved ones. Sadly, we can’t necessarily trust the information we’re given. The reality is, in the midst of this “Live better, eat healthier” market trend, advertisers and manufactures may have been tempted to use misleading and deceptive food labels in order to sell more products and increase profits. I call this insulting our intelligence.

for you and your family to feel safe. A small investment of time could potentially save years of heartache and suffering.

Remember, every small positive change you make will compound and reap reward in the future. This will lead us to a healthier and happy life.

How we handle the little things in life can greatly impact the big aspects of our lives. We make thousands of choices and decisions every day, both unconsciously and consciously. It’s important to make the correct choices, as they can have a profound impact on our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

Who knew you could learn so much from buying eggs?

For more information on their locations and fun videos, please check out their website at www.TheHappyEggCo.com

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As consumers, we need take responsibility and do our homework. This may just take a few minutes to ask a couple of questions, do a quick Google search, or make a call to the Better Business Bureau.

In my books and columns I write about positive thinking, doing the right thing, happiness, respect, humility, and honor. I believe that businesses that aren’t afraid to go for it, don’t give in to greed, and put the needs of the customers first should be supported and encouraged.

The Happy Egg Company believes that keeping their hens healthy and happy translates to healthy and happy customers.

From this experience, I learned we must increase our awareness of what we bring into our homes and put into our bodies. Your home is a place of comfort, a place

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When it comes to buying eggs, I learned to look for the “free range” label. Free range eggs come from hens that never live in cages and get access to the outdoors every day. According to their website, The Happy Egg Company’s hens, affectionately called “the girls,” are free to roam outdoors on at least four acres of lush green pasture every day.

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today’s home theater systems can be as simple as hooking up a store bought package to your tV, or as sophisticated as your imagination will allow. there are two major things to consider when choosing a home theater system, budget and skill level. Consider both your short term budget and your long term budget in combination with your skill level to determine what is right for you.

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Your short term budget will determine how much you can afford for the equipment and installation. If you have a large budget, the world is your oyster, more on this later. If you have a smaller budget, but need installation, choose less expensive equipment or wait for a sale and purchase the equipment yourself then hire an installer.

Once you have determined a budget, think about your skill level. Can you program a remote control? Do you know what a DVR is? Do you know the difference between an HDMI cable and component cables? Can you hook up a DVD player and TV to a receiver? Do you know the difference between 1080i and 1080p?

Your long term budget will determine details like: choosing between cable or satellite providers, High Definition or 3D channels, DVR receivers and/or on-demand services that require internet access. Make sure to ask a lot of questions when getting price quotes on service providers. Tell them the type of TVs you have, what you like to watch and what kind of extras you would like to have. It is also very important to remember that the deal you sign up with won’t last forever, ALWAYS ask what it will cost when the discount is over. Most of the high end systems will need wireless internet access, so be sure to budget that in as well.

If you have a smaller budget and answered “Yes” to most of the questions, you can most likely handle a self installation of a store bought system. There are a multitude of options out there so it is best to do a little research before you make a purchase.

I recommend starting with consumer reports; they are available online at www. consumerreports.org. Visit stores that have show rooms so you can see and hear the system for yourself before you buy it. And hey, if you get in over your head, you can still call an installer to bail you out so your significant other doesn’t make you sleep on the couch.

If you answered “No” to most of the questions, or just went crosseyed reading them, it’s time to call a professional. They can help you decide what will fit your needs and your budget. Most good installers will spend a little time with you after the installation to help you learn how to use your system.

If you have a big budget and answered “Yes” to most, or all, of the questions then it is really time to have some fun! I still recommend doing some consumer research, both online and in a show room, before making decisions. Have the installer come out to your home so you can explore your options together on site. While making your plans consider the following:

What do you want to see? Do you like having the equipment in front of you in an entertainment center? Do you prefer the slick and clean look of a wall mounted TV with your equipment in an A/V closet and your speakers built in to the ceiling or mounted high on the wall?

What do you want to hear? Are you looking for theater quality surround sound for your movies? Do you want whole home audio with the ability to control each room individually? Do you want your sound system to go out to your patio?

What devices do you need? DVD player or Blue-ray? Do you still need a VCR for your home movies? Will you be hooking

your PC, laptop, tablet or camera up to your system to watch slide shows or videos?

How do you want to operate your system? These days, if you have a smart phone or tablet, that is all you need to run everything in your home, say good bye to that remote! If you don’t, you will need a universal RF remote control that can be programmed to the devices you have hooked up.

The bottom line is, no matter your skill level or budget, there is something out there for you. The possibilities are endless!

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These are your best weapons on the court. If both you and your partner work together for the best placement and positioning, you will win. So when your partner places his/her shot in one corner, keep up the good work. Follow their lead so your team can place the ball well and earn the net. The other elements of the ‘P’ is to move with both your partner and the flight of the ball as well as try to plan ahead for the next two shots. For example, return the serve as a drop shot and follow up with a lob.

The ‘U’ of winning doubles means be Unpredictable. Move your serve around and try to make the first serve.

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like (such as lobs or slow hits). Once you see the patterns, use them to mix up your opponents and keep them guessing. Be unpredictable by using your team’s movement to occasionally poach during a match. Even if your team does not win that point, the opponents have to think about that play.

The ‘T’ is all about taking Time away from your opponents. If you can hit the ball out of the air for a volley, do it anywhere on the court! Take the ball on the rise and do not back up if possible.

Doubles is won at the net or with great angles. Look for the openings or holes your opponents have not covered or you created to take the net. If your lob has made your opponent show his back to you, the timing is correct to attack. Use a high lob when your team is in trouble so your team can recover the time needed to be in position again.

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The trick to this method is putting it all together. Be a supportive partner by helping with the balls, keeping track of the score, and encouraging your team.

Win or lose – be positive and have a plan. Be prepared to change your game and think like a chess player. There are many ways out of a wet paper bag. You just have to find the correct one!

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Cape Honeysuckle – Lush and Tropical Heat Lover Tecomaria capensis (tee-ko-MARE-ee-a ka-PEN-sis) Welcome to the Desert Southwest! The summers are hot – windy and dry. The soil is like rock or sometimes sandy, but always very alkaline and virtually without organic life. For sure, it’s not the climate that most plants like, but somehow we manage to have beautiful landscapes in spite of this.

Cape Honeysuckle is one of the plants that allow us to succeed in this endeavor. They love heat! They tolerate dry windy air and they even put up with our alkaline water and soil. Like most plants, Tecomaria does not care for wet-soggy soil, so watering too often can be a problem.

Cape Honeysuckle is a sprawling, evergreen shrub. Though it is sometimes vine-like, and can be trellised, most often it will be growing without any support.

Many folks prefer a look that is not so wild, and if this is be the case for you, simply have at it with the pruners or shears on a routine basis. It tends to sprout individual branches that exceed the length of others surrounding it, and these just need to be snipped back.

This wonderful plant tries it’s best to stay evergreen, but more severe winters will challenge this aspect and so it can freeze back a bit. All that is required is to prune back to green or viable growth in order to have a nice looking shrub the following spring.

One way or the other, routine pruning improves its look and actually helps to produce more flowers.

Point of interest, Cape Honeysuckle is native to the Cape of Good Hope region of South Africa. This area has more plant species that occur nowhere else than any other area in the world! It escaped from cultivation and became established in various areas from Hawaii to Central Florida before finding its way to our desert.

The diamond-shaped leaves will group in five to seven clusters and have toothed edges. The flower clusters, of brilliant redorange to scarlet tubular blooms are gorgeous and profuse.

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Generally, here in the Southwest desert the heaviest blooms will be in spring and again in the fall. The more sunshine you give this plant, the more blooms it will produce. And don’t worry, it can take the hottest afternoon solar radiation that our desert has to offer.

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Cape Honeysuckle is great for attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies!

There are many gardeners here that want to provide plant material that might just attract some wildlife to their gardens and landscapes.

The blooms of this plant absolutely drive hummingbirds crazy with excitement! The nectar within is a life-stay for them.

It’s so versatile that you can grow it as a shrub, screening hedge, tall ground cover, vine, or big container plant. On top of all that, it grows fast and is relatively free of pests. Outside of twice a year fertilization and pruning, it is actually low maintenance.

Absolutely a great desert plant!

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Be Still, My Heart!

An irregular heartbeat may increase stroke risk by stePheN sAVRAN, M.d., NeVAdA heARt ANd VAsCuLAR A fluttering heart isn’t always romantic – it can also be a sign of a health condition called atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, is a common heart condition affecting around 2.2 million people in the United States. While the condition, on its own, generally is not life-threatening, it can be a significant risk factor for stroke – a leading cause of death and disability.

Approximately 15 percent of strokes – 75,000 to 100,000 each year – are caused by untreated atrial fibrillation, but many people don’t know what atrial fibrillation is, or if they have it.

This irregular beating pattern means that the heart is not properly pumping blood, which can result in poor blood flow, blood pooling in the heart’s chambers, and the potential for blood clots to form – a stroke risk. People with atrial fibrillation have five times the stroke risk of the general population.

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Atrial fibrillation, a disorder involving the speed and rhythm of the heartbeat, occurs when the upper chambers of the heart do not contract in proper synchronization with the lower chambers. This fibrillation (or quivering) of the heart’s upper chambers, instead of a steady, full contraction, produces a rapid and irregular heart rate. A healthy heart contracts 60 to 80 times per minute, but the upper chambers of a fibrillating heart quiver 300 to 400 times a minute. According to the American Heart Association, a heart with atrial fibrillation operates “as though it’s enduring a marathon, even if the patient is relaxing in a chair.”

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Atrial fibrillation may only happen periodically, with symptoms that come and go, or it may be a chronic, long-term condition.

The risk of developing atrial fibrillation increases with age.

Men tend to develop the condition more often than women, but women with atrial fibrillation have a higher risk of stroke than men do.

Even though a stroke occurs in the brain, heart health plays an important role in helping to prevent stroke. The most common cause of atrial fibrillation is long-term, uncontrolled high blood pressure and heart disease. A broad range of other

triggers can contribute to atrial fibrillation, from certain health conditions to lifestyle choices: heart disease, hyperthyroidism, emphysema, asthma, obesity, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, excess alcohol consumption, smoking or caffeine use, and even extreme stress or fatigue.

The good news is, atrial fibrillation – and its associated stroke risk – can be reduced by taking good care of your heart. This may range from simply cutting back on caffeine, to addressing an existing health condition such as an overactive thyroid.

Lifestyle remedies that you can implement on your own include eating a healthy diet, being more active, losing excess weight, and taking steps to lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

If you are experiencing symptoms, or concerned about your risk, talk with your doctor. The right treatment is different for each person, and may be as simple as visiting your physician regularly for heart rate monitoring, or may require daily medication to control symptoms and prevent complications.

In severe cases medical devices (such as a pacemaker) or surgery to repair the heart’s electrical system and return it to a normal rhythm may be necessary.

Remember that this information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor, but rather to increase awareness and help equip patients with information and facilitate

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conversations with your physician that will benefit your health.

Sources: American Heart Association, www.heart.org, American Stroke Association, www.stroke.org, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, www.nhlbi.nih.gov, Everyday Health, www.everydayhealth.com.

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It comes as no surprise that Americans traditionally prefer to vacation during summer, when the weather is agreeable and wanderlust sets in. The term, ‘summer vacation’ generally refers to the months of July and August, when children are out of school, and parents plan travel outings for family vacations. Many fond and life-long memories of happy times with family and friends are often made during vacations.

However, there exist in our society, those who would tarnish our precious memories.

Thieves are forever looking for opportunities to steal money and valuables from decent folks. The traveling public is constantly at risk of being victimized. In the next few paragraphs, we will discuss a few travel modes as well as some safety tips when traveling domestically and abroad.

But first and foremost, remember to remain focused when encountering new or unfamiliar surroundings. Maintain your sense of situational awareness by paying attention to who is around you, behind you, etc. Do not forfeit your normal, everyday vigilance by becoming so distracted by new or different sights and sounds, that you temporarily lose focus of personal and family safety issues. Stated simply, don’t let your guard down. This applies to all aspects of travel.

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Many of us fly to our vacation destinations. Airports present their own hazards to the flying public. It is safe to say that when you are in an airport, any airport, you are in the presence of potential thieves, and because of limited access to secured gate areas, non-flying thieves are forced to ply their trade in the unrestricted areas.

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Scanning the area for potential victims, they make it a point to ‘blend in’, while looking for an opportunity to nab a momentarily unguarded laptop, camera, or purse sitting atop luggage, while the owner is distracted with his or her surroundings. Let us not forget restrooms. Many thefts occur while folks are answering nature’s call. Pickpockets, too, are common in airports and train stations. They can work solo or in teams. The most common scenario for pickpockets is the ‘bump and run’.

Working solo, or in teams, pickpockets bump into the ‘mark’ (targeted victim), causing a brief distraction. It is at that precise moment, that the victim is pick pocketed. It happens quickly,

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and more often than not, the victim does not realize what happened until later. Pickpockets are usually quite adept at their craft, and they represent a significant problem, not only here in the United States, but even more so in many foreign countries.

Flying to a foreign country? In addition to required vaccinations, or other possible health matters, be certain your documents are in order, and familiarize yourself fully with that country’s monetary system well in advance of your planned visit. Also, be sure to log on to the U.S. Department of State’s website to research any potential travel alerts or advisories for the country to which you intend to travel.

Cruise ships have become the choice of millions of vacationers. Fun as they are, they have their own set of issues that can be dangerous, or even deadly. We do not hear too much about crime on cruise ships, but it is there, and for obvious reasons, the industry tends to keep the issue of crime aboard ships as quiet as possible. Thefts, sexual assaults, and even homicides occur on cruise ships.

sign. They responded by shooting at him. Though cited in the past, this example bears repeating because it illustrates the need to have at least some familiarity with the neighborhood you intend to drive into or drive through.

When leaving your vehicle, attempt to avoid parking in remote areas. At night, park near streetlights or parking lot lights if possible, and of course, lock your vehicle and never leave any items of value in plain sight.

We look forward to our vacations and we hope to create great memories. By remaining mindful of safety concerns, and by the use of good judgment as well as prudent decision-making in our travels, we can help to ensure our vacation memories will indeed be pleasant.

Jon Nerlinger is a retired police lieutenant originally from Southern California with 35 years of law enforcement experience.

Crimes are perpetrated by passengers and by crew members.

Women traveling alone should be particularly wary. These mammoth ships are designed to provide us with pleasant memories, but there are enough horror stories with this mode of travel that precautionary thoughts concerning safety are imperative.

Last, but certainly not least, our trusted family vehicles provide us with the freedom to come and go as we choose. Whether we are visiting relatives and friends in nearby cities or states, or traveling cross-country, vehicular travel remains the primary mode of transportation for the majority of us.

Have some knowledge of the neighborhoods you are driving into or traveling through. For example, a Hawaiian gentleman visiting Los Angeles was driving through a gang saturated area when he came upon a beautifully restored older vehicle.

To express his appreciation and approval of the car, he pulled alongside and gave the occupants of the vehicle the “Shaka” sign (Extended thumb and smallest finger, this sign is a traditional greeting in Hawaiian and Surfing cultures).

As it turned out, the gang members inside that vehicle thought the Hawaiian man was ‘flipping’ them a rival gang

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That said, the obvious first concern is to be sure the vehicle is in top shape for the trip. It stands to reason that a properly maintained vehicle should minimize the likelihood of a dreaded breakdown, particularly in an area unfamiliar to us.

And, whether driving short or great distances, certain rules of vehicle safety should be followed.

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One look at the The Lindi Corporation’s initials, TLC, and you know the philosophy behind the appliance and plumbing repairs company. Paul Chandler started the company out of his truck in 2009. Now TLC has four trucks and three service technicians providing service to Mesquite, Scenic, Littlefield, Beaver Dam and Desert Springs.

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TLC technicians service or repair all major appliance brands including dishwashers, water softeners, washers, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, ice makers, reverse osmosis, ovens, ranges, instant hots and heaters. They also do plumbing repairs for water heaters, water softeners, garbage disposal, water leaks, fixture repairs and replacements.

Although TLC advertises both commercial and residential service, Paul explains that they focus primarily on residential. “We do (commercial) although the demand in Mesquite is

more residential.” He does occasionally “bail out” a commercial customer in an emergency but, “We try not to spread ourselves too thin.”

The business is a family affair with his son Ray running their service center and showroom and wife Leanne doing the books. Leanne remembers, “When Paul came to me with the idea I said ‘Oh

view on BUSINESS financially it wasn’t possible.” Paul’s expertise in facility maintenance including appliance repair and plumbing which had allowed him to climb the ladder in the marina business seemed like a good place to start rebuilding.

The whole family agrees that as much as they loved it and will never let go of the water, their future now lies in Mesquite.

Paul misses the family heritage and way of life. Leanne misses the summer times and holidays. Ray misses the sense of family they had working with relatives and friends at the marina but realizes you can never recapture the past.

“The one thing in life you can bank on is change.”

my gosh really, there’s just not that much call for it. I couldn’t believe it and it’s amazing just how much work has come.”

Paul’s business grew quickly on word of mouth referrals. “I think our timing was good. As things progressed we realized there was more work than for just one person.” Within a year the business grew and they decided to buy the old post office building on N. Sandhill Boulevard next to the Maverick gas station.

They opened an office and showroom where customers could come to get advice, view samples, order new appliances or place service orders. Paul explains, “Now you can stop in and talk to our son Ray. You can ask questions and make decisions at our front desk. Sometimes you find out you really don’t need a plumber or an appliance repairman.”

When asked if he saw himself in his present business for a long time he answers enthusiastically. “Yes! I’m getting ready to go to school for a home inspection license so that’s one more avenue we can pursue.” It’s a natural step since customers have been asking for that kind of service.

So, TLC is here to stay. Leanne puts it this way, “We’ve made our little niche and we’re working all together as a family. It’s rewarding. It’s been a good move for us.”

For service, or just to get to know your local technicians, visit TLC at 50 N. Sandhill Blvd, or for information or service call 702-346-5850 or email info@tlcmesquite.com.

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Paul explains that their personal service is paramount. “You can stop in our store any time during business hours and you can actually meet the service tech that we send to your house.” He jokes that TLC is a little like the Discount Tire ad where the disgruntled customer throws tire through the window; if the customer is not satisfied they know where to find you.

That is when they moved to their Mesquite “vacation home” full time. Like so many others who have been forced to change their lifestyles in recent years, the Chandlers had to decide what to do next. “When we sold out, like everybody else, we realized that we weren’t quite ready to retire and

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The Chandlers commitment to personal customer service comes out of decades of dealing with the public in the marina business. Paul is a second generation marina manager who ran the Echo Bay Marina for more than ten years before becoming owner operator of the Overton Beach Marina.

After running their own marina for many years the family was ultimately forced out of business in 2007 by the drought at Lake Mead.

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COMMuNIty AssIstANCe for Mesquite’s Schools

by LINdA FAAs The hope for the future is in our children. The core of a community is our schools. The pride of our community is in the success of our citizens. It all fits together. Or it all falls apart if success is out of reach. In recent years, some circumstances beyond the control of caring teachers and parents have made student success less achievable. Not every child is learning how to read. Not every child is gaining the early skills that are the building blocks for personal success.

Mesquite is part of a gigantic school system; Clark County School District is the fifth largest in the nation. Bigger does not mean better in this case. The high school graduation rate in Nevada is the lowest in the nation. It is not a proud distinction to be 50th. This fact is a deterrent to attracting diversified businesses that need skilled workers. Employers

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want job-ready workers, not candidates for remedial jobs programs. Only 27 percent of Nevada’s 4th graders are proficient in reading.

The academic success of a student is formed in the early years of school. Kids who successfully learn to read at grade level by the third grade will have a much higher graduation rate than those who somehow have not mastered the basics of that most precious gift of all: literacy. Reading and writing are the keys to the future, essential for those who must compete in today’s global mix of 7 billion people.

Mesquite’s educators are sorely aware of shortcomings in student achievement and are doubling their efforts to find means of overcoming budget deficiencies and large class sizes that are stumbling blocks in the Clark County system.

After working with students in kindergarten and fifth grade, Lupe Guzman settled in as a first grade teacher at Virgin Valley Elementary School because she wanted to be at the spot where she could affect the essential skill of reading for her students. She also concluded that a great deal of her students’ reading skill would disintegrate over the summer months if it wasn’t cemented into place with extra time and practice on those lessons they worked so hard to master in her class.

Ms. Guzman approached Principal Kathy Davis with the idea of operating an intense summer class for those students who needed help the most.

Davis is well aware that there are about 90 students in her school who are reading below grade level. Knowing the urgency of the situation and the need to provide an environment of success for their students spurred them to try a summer program that could retain and enhance precious reading skills for the young kids.

It was well-known that the school’s budget for the current year did not contain funding to run a summer program.

Salaries needed to be paid, facility costs covered, materials and equipment was needed to teach with. Ms. Guzman went to the management at the Eureka Casino Resort to inquire if help was available. The Eureka had established a community initiative that could fund some requests, particularly those pertaining to education. Eureka President and COO Andre Carrier was favorable to the request. But, he cautioned, the Eureka would match funds raised by the community. He called together community leaders from businesses, non-profits, and the general public, asking them to assist the young people who were not reading to grade level at VVES. Ms. Guzman and Mrs. Davis organized the program for summer of 2014, and kicked it off in June. The Eureka Community Initiative has received help from Mesquite Veterans’ groups and Rotary Clubs, plus many individuals.

More help in needed to support and sustain this program.

As of May 12, about $18,000 of community funding is still needed to meet the Eureka challenge match.

More details on the project are available from gerri Chasko at gchasko@eurekamesquite. com. Checks can be written to the payment of Virgin Valley elementary school, earmarked “Mesquite Reads,” and mailed to VVes at 200 Woodbury Lane, Mesquite NV 89027.

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This is an investment that will pay human returns. It is a building block to help bring our community academic excellence. Donations and fundraising efforts by every person, every church, every organization and business in town are welcomed and gratefully accepted.

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Summer NEVER A DULL

by sue sANtARCANgeLO Summer is here and once again it’s time to look for ways to keep the kids interested and occupied. Two of Mesquite’s best summertime fun locations are the library and the community Recreation Center.

This summer, Club Read is back. The popular reading program for children of all ages not only encourages children to read but rewards them for their efforts. Readers earn “book bucks” that can be cashed in for books of their choice. This year the program is divided in to two sections with programs and events designed for each age group.

Club Read for Kids is for children up to 11 years old. The program encourages them to have fun reading and learning.

It hosts special programs and events including story times, music, crafts and special presentations. For older kids, from grade 6 and up, there is Club Read for Teens where those who read 20 books or more earn not only book bucks but can earn special prizes.

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Although Club Read started in June, readers can sign up any time prior to the end of the program on August 2nd. The finale

Other special events scheduled this summer include a dance extravaganza by DJ Tony for children ages 6 and up and a “Teen Lock In” where teens get to enjoy the library after normal business hours. Other happenings include the Kids’ Science Club, Wii Wednesdays, the LEGO® Club, Teen Jeopardy, Saturday Movie Matinee, Toddler Time, Story times, and much more.

The library also has an extensive collection of fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, CDs, e-media, computers and much more. For more information drop in at 121 West First North St., go online at www.lvccld.org or call 702- 507-4080.

The Mesquite Recreation Center is another good source of activity for children in the summer. The center has both indoor and outdoor pools, two full sized basketball courts, volleyball and badminton nets, table tennis, and a foosball table. Gym space is also available for a wide variety of sports and classes

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are offered in Karate, dance, swimming and other sports and crafts.

5th. Martial arts classes will continue throughout the summer at the center.

Pools are open seven days a week for individual and group use. The American Red Cross offers certification classes and lessons for beginning swimmers. Hours and class information is available at the recreation center or online.

For more information visit the Mesquite Recreation Center at 100 West Old Mill Road, call (702) 346-8732 or check out Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation for current activities and updates.

The center will also hold Summer Camps Monday- Thursday for children ages 4 to 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camps run for two weeks and include swimming, crafts and games.

Sessions will be held July 7th- 17th and July 28th- August 7th.

Children must be potty trained and are required to bring a sack lunch, bottled water, swim wear, a towel, extra clothes and approved life jacket if they are not strong swimmers. Family discounts and daily drop in rates are available.

On Beat Dance Co. is offering summer dance camps July 15th, 17th, 22nd and 24th for Twinkle Toes and Tumbling Tots, 5-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds, and a teen program including jumps, turns, kicks and tricks for drill teams.

Flag Football sign-up for young players, ages 4 through 8 is open until August 14th. Games will start on September 15th.

Flex It Gymnastics takes a hiatus from classes in July but will offer a full schedule for children of all ages beginning August

LAS VEGAS CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION This year is the 20th anniversary of the Institute of Museum and Library Services which is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. The Institute’s mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement.

Each year the institute recognizes ten honorees that “exemplify the nation’s great diversity of libraries and museums.” This year the Las Vegas Clark County Library District which includes the Mesquite Library was one of them. Mesquite is lucky to have a creative and dedicated library staff that works diligently to provide fun, support and inspiration for local children to read, create and take advantage of all the learning tools available through the library system.

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get in sync & stay Connected - the secret to better golf Rob Krieger - PGA Golf Professional Anytime the entire body doesn’t work together to hit the golf ball, you lose power, distance, accuracy and consistency. Many times, it’s the club and arms out race the hips and chest which leads to shots that end up where they are not supposed to. However, when the body and club work together, it results in those unbelievable shots that felt effortless. Those perfect memories of how good we were get embedded in our mind and then drive us crazy trying to duplicate on every swing or maybe that only happens to me.

So, regardless of ability or strength, EVERY golfer can learn the secret of synchronization & connection. When you have all parts of the body working together, golf feels easy and is a lot more fun.

For the right handed golfer, in the backswing, when the right arm lifts the club up and the right elbow sticks out there is too much separation between the arm and the body. Then, because the right arm is controlling the club, it begins the downswing by throwing or casting the club which causes the club to out race the body and push the left arm out of the way (chicken wing) at impact. The body usually has to stand up to get out of the way of the club and the head comes up. Most players will top the ball, hit the ground before ball and/or see the ball slice.

The Fix – You want to feel your upper arms against your chest in the backswing and as your body rotates back with your right elbow folding in and pointing down to the ground as the left arm moves across your chest and remains straight all the way to the top of the backswing.

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Drill – Using a short iron (PW or 9) to get the awareness of this feeling, take head covers and place one under each arm.

Your focus will be keep on your arms holding the head covers in place by turning your arms and body together as one unit to a short backswing (½ to ¾ swing only) then moving in unison back to the ball with your whole body and momentum striking the golf ball with relative ease. The swing should be slow and fluid with the head covers remaining under the arms. This is what is meant by staying connected through the swing and having rhythm. When your body begins to work together, you will see the golf ball fly off the club head with less effort and more accuracy.

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REMEMBER TO ONLY TAKE ½ TO ¾ BACKSWINGS TO KEEP THE HEADCOVERS IN PLACE. THE HEADCOVERS WILL FALL OUT FOR FULL SWINGS.

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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.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Sharing & Caring AA Groups 150 N. Yucca, Room #18 (Spanish Speaking Meetings) (702) 346-6315 (435) 215-8653

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 Arts Council For the Performing Arts 150 N. Yucca, Suite 23 (702) 346-2787 www.mesquiteartscouncil.com

Child Protective Services Hotline (702) 399-0081

Mesquite Cancer Help Society 2nd Tuesday – 2:30 pm 150 N. Yucca, Room #36 (702) 346-0622

City Council Meetings 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 5 pm City Hall (Upstairs) (702) 346-5295

Mesquite High Rollers Motorcycle Club www.mesquitehighrollers.com

Desert Dames Sissie Graham (702) 346-1907

Mesquite Parkinson’s Support Group Charlene Lustig (702) 346-6500

Desert Fox Flyers Radio Control Flying Club (702) 346-3788 Exchange Club of Mesquite Tuesdays – 12:00 noon Salvation Army Office 355 W. Mesquite Blvd., Suite B50 (702) 346-6633 Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation Mesquite Campus (702) 346-1232 Knights of Columbus 1st Tuesday – 6:15 pm Falcon Ridge Hotel 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.

Kokopelli ATV Club Charlie – (702) 345-3672

Al-Anon Family Group 150 N. Yucca, Room #18 Jan – (702) 533-3960 Lynn – (928) 347-5478

League of Women Voters 2nd Saturday – 10 am, Sept to May Highland Resort 555 Highland Sandy Ramaker (702) 345-2238

American Legion 3rd Tuesday – 7 pm Falcon Ridge Hotel 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd

Mesquite Area Chamber of Commerce 12 W. Mesquite Blvd., Ste 107 (702) 346-2902

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 – 7:30 am Oasis Golf Club Redd Room Jacque Hart – (702) 345-8665 Mesquite Tea Party 1st Thursday- 7:00 pm 840 Hafen Lane (Veterans Center) Connie Foust – (520) 366-0677 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

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VFW Post 2nd Thursday– 6:30 pm Veterans Center Harold Straley, Commander (702) 346-3268 Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans Center 840 Hafen Ln www.vamesquite.org (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 Family Services 51 East 1st North Se Habla Espanol (702) 346-7277

Justice Court (702) 346-5298 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 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

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Virgin Valley Heritage Museum 35 W. Mesquite Blvd.

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Canyons (Oasis GC) (702) 346-7820

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Calvary Chapel of Mesquite (702) 346-7583

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Christian Community Church (702) 346-2698

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City Information

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (702) 346-8888

Palmer (Oasis GC) (702) 346-7820

City Hall (702) 346-5295

First Baptist Church (702) 346-7061

City Jail 500 Hillside Drive (702) 346-6925

Graceway Alliance (702) 346-8667

We Care For Animals 1st Thursday – 6 pm (702) 346-3326 www.wecareforanimals.org

Animal Control (702) 346-5268 Building Department (702) 346-2835

La Virgen De Guadalupe Catholic Church (702) 346-7065 Living Waters Fellowship Church (702) 346-8558

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State Farm- Lisa Wilde . . . . . . . . . . .

Studio SE7EN, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Lindi Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Local Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The PC Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Pool Shark LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Travel Connection, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . .

Virgin Valley Heritage Museum . . . . . . .

Western Exterminator . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wild Horse Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wolf Creek Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AREA EVENTS CALENDAR The Eureka family invites you to experience

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6:00pm - 8:00pm COMMUNITY VENDOR VILLAGE & DJ

8:00pm

LIVE PERFORMANCE by the Nevada Pops Orchestra

Join us at the Eureka Casino Resort for Mesquite Rotary’s 1st Mudd Volleyball Tournament on Friday, July 18th Gather your friends, family and co-workers for some FUN in the MUD!!!

Team Check in: 4:00pm Play begins at 5:00pm 6- 8 players per team (consider alternates) For more information go to: www.MesquiteNVRotary.org (Rules and team sign-up available on-line) All proceeds will go to help build a disc golf park in Beaver Dam.

7:15pm

CHARITY HOT DOG EATING CONTEST

9:00pm

ROCKETS OVER THE RED MESA FIREWORKS BEGIN

Eureka Casino • 275 Mesa Blvd • Mesquite, NV • www.EurekaMesquite.com

FREE Public viewing will be set up behind the Casino.

Please bring your own chairs. Weather permitting.

Colonial Property Management is proud to sponsor the 8th Annual “Christmas in July” for the Highland Manor seniors held on July 23rd 2pm at Highland Manor Estates, 272 W Pioneer Blvd.

The event is open to the public, please join us to deliver gifts and sing carols. Soaps, lotions and other essential items are popular gifts that seniors receive from their family members at Christmas. Mid-year though, these start to run out, which can be hard on a senior with little or no family close by.

Christmas in July started as a simple idea, to replenish these items in July, as they are starting to run out.

For more information, please contact Noel Smith at 702-345-2200.

Thank you for your help in making this event a success.

Please registerw at the following address: vvradKIDS@gmail.com by leaving the name of student, age, parent’s name and phone number or leave the info or a message at 346-5827.

www.viewonmesquite.com

Please contact us for a full list of desired donations or to make a cash donation, make checks payable to: Community Partnerships In Motion to Save Lives. Please mail or drop off your donations no later than Friday, July 18th at Colonial Property Management, located at 736 West Pioneer Blvd. # 200, Mesquite NV. 89027. Donations can also be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce located at 12 W. Mesquite Blvd, Ste 107.

A radKIDS®class will be taught August 11-14th from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at 100 North Arrowhead.

A child must be able to attend the complete class which consists of a total of 10 hours. If they miss one class, they are out of the program. There is a $10 registration fee for one child or $20 for a family. The money will go toward equipment and secure your child’s place in the class. The class for 5-7 years old will have a limit of 25 students. The class for older students, 8-12 years old, will not have a limit. Children not enrolled in the class will not be allowed in the building.

Donations for equipment welcomed.

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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS

TAKE A RIDE ON THE

SILVER RIDER

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL

702-346-7006 Suggested Donation $10.00

as Station 8:45 am LAS VEGAS Destinations TO Every

as Station 4:45 pm or sooner

Drop Off& Friday!

Departing Monday

Greyhound 9:40 From Mesquite and Glendale.

K-Mart Mall 9:35

Departing 3:45 pm 3:30 pm 3:15 pm 3:00 pm

2:00 1:55 Regular Fare $15.00 9:40 St. George Temple 1:50 Suggested Registered Senior Donation9:50 $15.00 Target Shopping 1:45 Red Rock Commons 9:55 1:40 Departing: Mesquite Walmart Zion Outlet Mall 7:45 am promptly 10:00 1:35 Red Cliff Mall 6:00 pm or sooner10:05 Return: Mesquite WalMart Las Vegas1:30 Run Costco 10:10 1:25 Departing: Glendale Station 8:45 am 10:15 Wal-MartGas Shopping 1:20 Return: Glendale Station 4:45 pm or sooner Kohl’sGas Shopping 10:20 1:15 All Times are Nevada

New

Added!

Drop Off

Departing

The Cannery West . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 am

3:45 pm

Main Street Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am

3:30 pm

Premium Outlet Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am

3:15 pm

Bellagio/Fashion Show Mall (one stop) . 10:15 am

3:00 pm

errider@mesquiteweb.com

TO ST. GEORGE Every Thursday!

www.viewonmesquite.com

Suggested Donation $10.00

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Departing: Mesquite Walmart 8:45 am promptly Return: Mesquite WalMart 4:00 pm Destinations Drop Off Departing Greyhound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:40 . . . . . . . 2:00 K-Mart Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:35 . . . . . . . 1:55 St. George Temple. . . . . . . . . . . .9:40 . . . . . . . 1:50 Target Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:50 . . . . . . . 1:45 Red Rock Commons . . . . . . . . . . .9:55 . . . . . . . 1:40 Zion Outlet Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 . . . . . . 1:35 Red Cliffs Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:05 . . . . . . 1:30 Costco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:10 . . . . . . 1:25 WalMart Shopping . . . . . . . . . . .10:15 . . . . . . 1:20 Kohl’s Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:20 . . . . . . 1:15 All Times are Nevada

Express Routes - Reservations must be made by 4 pm on the business day before date of travel. Call 702-346-7006 for an appointment. See website for daily routes and alternate media information: www.sntc.net E-mail: silverrider@mesquiteweb.com Southern Nevada Transit Coalition, a Nevada 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in June 2002, who provides public transportation in Laughlin, Boulder City, Mesquite, and surrounding rural communities; accepts contributions and donations which may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170.c. of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 170.c.

Mesquite Senior Center 102 W. Mill Road, Mesquite

(702) 346-5290 Card & Tile Games Open Pinochle, 8am- 3:30pm (Mon/Wed) 8am- 12:30pm (Fri) Mexican Train, 12-3:30pm (Tue) Dominos, 12- 3:30pm (Tue) Mahjong, 12-3:30pm (Tue/Wed/Thur) 8am- 12:30pm (Fri) Cribbage, 12:30- 3:30pm (Thur) Hand and Foot, 12:00- 3:30pm (Thur)

Senior Law Services 2nd Wednesday of the month from 11:30am to 12:30pm By appointment only. Please call the Senior Center at 3465290 to schedule an appointment.

QUILT GROUP The Quilt Group meets the first 3 Wednesdays of every month.

1st Wednesday: “Sew and Tell” 11:30am to 3:30pm 2nd Wednesday: “Quilting for others” 11:30am to 3:30pm 3rd Wednesday: “Work on your projects” 11:30am to 3:30pm.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING The meeting is held the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm in the Library Room.

For more information contact Terra Shreve at 346-7666

Lifelong Fitness Exercise Program Spring and Summer session continues through July 25th.

The session is $40 for Mesquite/Clark Co. Residents and $60 for Non-Mesquite/Clark Co. Residents. Please contact the Senior Center for a full schedule of classes and times.

Experience luxuriously appointed guest rooms, an upscale contemporary design and modern amenities….so Stay Smart® • Newest Hotel in Mesquite!

• Free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas!

• Flexible Meeting Spaces!

• Golf/Spa and Theatre Packages!

• Complimentary Hot Breakfast!

• Year-Round Heated Outdoor Pool & Spa!

All 130 Guest Rooms & Public Areas are 100% Smoke-Free!

Angie Leavitt | Sales Manager | 1030 West Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite, NV 89027 | Phone: 702-346-2200 mfhexsalesmanager@gmail.com | www.hiexpress.com/mesquitenv