Stories You May Have Missed, May 13-17, 2013Posting Date: 05/18/2013
In addition to our great Front Page articles, here are some stories you may have missed this week, May 13-17, on the Mesquite Citizen Journal. Click on the link and you'll go right to the article. Sign up for the free Mesquite Citizen Journal newsletter and receive the headlines in your email inbox every morning. [Read more]
Tiny Dancers Jilted Out Of RecitalPosting Date: 05/17/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
From The Top dance school, center, unexpectedly
closed her doors just before a June 1 dance
recital. File photo.
Many of us have experienced the crushing disappointment with the last-minute cancellation of an event we had our heart set on. As adults, we've learned to pick up and go on.
Young girls who were students at the From The Top dance school in Mesquite are learning that same lesson but at a much earlier age.
Karen Law, who owns the dance school located in the Bulldog Plaza, unexpectedly closed her doors May 14 without prior notice just two weeks before her students were to perform at a June 1 recital at the Mesquite Community Theatre.
"The little girls deserve their recital," Tasha Gorman told the Mesquite Citizen Journal. "We're going to pick up and make it happen for them. We just want to pack the theatre with people and make the girls feel good about what happened." [Read more]
Mesquite City Manager Community Forum ScheduledPosting Date: 05/17/2013
Community members are invited to meet with Andy Barton, Mesquite City Manager, at 8:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 30. This open forum will be held at Scotty’s Restaurant at Falcon Ridge Golf Course located at 1024 Normandy Lane. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share your concerns or to just meet and visit with the City Manager.
[Read more]
Battle Over Country Club Liquor License ContinuesPosting Date: 05/17/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
The room was packed, seemingly split in equal proportion of those in favor and those not in favor of a recent decision to abandon liquor sales at the Mesquite Vista Country Club.
As the Mesquite Vista HOA Board of Directors met Thursday, May 16, the ongoing dispute over the issue was front and center. [Read more]
Pati Awarded Key To City-VideoPosting Date: 05/16/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
Frank Pati, left, receives a Key to the City
from Mesquite Mayor Mark Wier for his
selection as the first Nevada Senior Citizen of
the Year. Photo by Barbara Ellestad.
Continuing his latest 'home run' streak, Frank Pati hit it out of the ball park again Tuesday, May 14, when Mesquite Mayor Mark Wier awarded him the 'Key to the City.'
Pati, 78, was recently named the first Nevada Senior Citizen of the Year for his work as the Founder and Chairman of the Mesquite Senior Games.
As Mayor Wier made the presentation at the Mesquite City Council meeting, he said, "I want people to know in this town that we have wonderful people working and living here. They are above the call of 'wonderful.' This gentleman I've known since the first day I moved into town." [Read more]
Boys And Girls Clubs Makes Mesquite Presentation-VideoPosting Date: 05/16/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
"As we are trying to put something together, I thought it would be great to get another opinion," Mesquite City Councilman Geno Withelder said as he introduced Ken Rubeli, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Henderson, NV at the City Council meeting May 14.
It was a follow-up to a presentation Dennis Lee gave in April to create a special 'hang out' place for teenage youth in Mesquite. [Read more]
Tracing Your Roots - VideoPosting Date: 05/16/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
If you've ever wanted to take "A Step Back In Time," Saturday, May 18 may be your perfect chance. That's when the Family Search Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Arrowhead Lane will host a genealogy workshop and fair that is open to the entire Mesquite community. [Read more]
Mesquite Council Approves New Communication Tower-VideoPosting Date: 05/15/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
The audience at the Mesquite City Council meeting May 14 was filled with Sun City Mesquite residents tired of poor cell phone signals in their neighborhood. They were there to encourage the councilors to approve a 120-foot tall tower that promises to help alleviate their frustration. [Read more]
Mesquite Memorial Day Services AnnouncedPosting Date: 05/15/2013
Memorial Day services will be held Monday May 27 beginning at 7:45 a.m. at Mesquite's Veterans Park across from Smith’s on Hillside Drive. [Read more]
OPD Board To Appoint New General ManagerPosting Date: 05/15/2013
By Barbara Ellestad
When the Overton Power District Board of Trustees meets today, May 15, they will consider promoting the current Assistant General Manager Mendis Cooper to General Manager. The current General Manager Delmar Leatham is scheduled to retire July 12. [Read more]
05/14/2013 - Frank Pati Honored with Senior Games Quilt
05/14/2013 - Routine Items On Tonight's Council Agenda
05/13/2013 - Star Nursery Opens In Mesquite-Slideshow
05/12/2013 - This Week's Calendar - May 12-18, 2013
05/10/2013 - Hafen Testifies in Water District Hearing-Video
05/09/2013 - Chamber Hosts Council Candidate Forum-Video
05/09/2013 - Public Land Fire Restrictions Put In Place-Video
05/08/2013 - Water District Passes New Employee Policies-Video
05/08/2013 - Mesquite City Employee Salary Information Released
05/07/2013 - Lightening Strike Sets Palm Ablaze
05/07/2013 - Sun City Comm Tower On Tech Review Agenda
05/07/2013 - Rate Study Proposal On VVWD Board Agenda
05/06/2013 - Mesquite Casino Owners Provide Property Updates
05/06/2013 - Mesquite WWII Veterans Hailed at Honor Flight - Slideshow, Video
05/06/2013 - Mesquite Tea Party Hosts Candidate Forum-Video
05/06/2013 - Mesquite Days Breakfast And Parade - Video, Slideshow
05/03/2013 - Confirmed - Oasis Casino Demolition Begins Saturday
05/03/2013 - Golf Long Drivers Reveal New Speedway Venue-Video, Slideshow
05/03/2013 - Mesquite Star Nursery Looking For Workers
05/03/2013 - April Restaurant Health Inspections
05/02/2013 - Courtroom Videos Reveal Details Of Water District Lawsuits
05/01/2013 - Mesquite Resident Chosen First State-Wide Senior Citizen Of Year
05/01/2013 - Mesquite Council Candidates Meet The Press
05/01/2013 - Mesquite Showgirls Meet Rescue Donkeys
04/30/2013 - Changes Coming to 911 Dispatch Center
04/29/2013 - Country Club Liquor Sales Suspension Riles Homeowners
04/26/2013 - March Building Permits Continue Upward Trend
04/25/2013 - Murder Suspects Appear In Mesquite Court-Courtroom Video
04/25/2013 - 'One Hero At A Time' Benefit Scheduled
04/24/2013 - Council Approves Additional MSEC Trails
04/24/2013 - Community Youth Center Begins Long Road To Fruition-Video
04/24/2013 - Star Nursery Delays Mesquite Opening
04/23/2013 - ˇYo quiero Taco Bell
04/18/2013 - OPD Provides Update Of Bond Funding-Video
04/15/2013 - Eureka Makes Purchase Bid For Mesquite Star
04/05/2013 - New Mother, Stricken By Cancer, Needs Your Help
03/14/2013 - Mayor Proclaims Mesquite As Fiscally Fit - Video
03/11/2013 - MCJ Sets New Policy for Article Comments
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