Posting Date: 05/07/2013

Zoa Rich and Jocelyn Gomez, representing Team Scorpion Bunkerville, participated in their first Muay Thai Kickboxing event. It was held at One Kick’s Gym in Las Vegas on May 4. Both of the girls competed against girls three to four years older than themselves. Both demonstrated their punching, kicking, and kneeing skills during their match.  [Read more]

Posting Date: 05/07/2013

By: Patty Holden, CEO, FACHE, Mesa View Regional Hospital

At some point in our lives, nearly every one of us will come into contact with the healthcare system – whether we’re rushing to the emergency room, getting a routine physical, or seeking advice for a persistent cold. And no matter the setting, virtually all of these encounters will have one important thing in common: Nurses.

At Mesa View Regional Hospital, our nurses are a large segment of our team. From our Emergency Room to our newborn nursery, to our surgical suites and medical/surgical floor, nurses are the “face” of our hospital and the frontline of our care teams. They work alongside fellow nurses, physicians, and other clinicians to carefully track patient progress.  [Read more]

Posting Date: 05/03/2013

By Mike Young

Last week Colonial Property Management Company sponsored a very informative seminar on Emergency Preparedness at their offices on Pioneer Blvd. There were three guest speakers, one from the disaster cleanup business, one a regional Insurance adjustor and an insurance agent that serves the Mesquite area. [Read more]

Posting Date: 05/02/2013

Amid the blustery winds blowing Wednesday evening, May 1, the Mesquite Arts Council Concert on the Grass provided a chilly yet warm-hearted kick off to the annual Mesquite Days festival.

The opening ceremonies had the Veteran Honor Guard posting the colors and Tony Hardway leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Donna Thomas followed up with a splendid rendition of the National Anthem. One of Mesquite's favorite World War II veterans Ed Gutierrez, now in his mid-90s, played You're A Grand Old Flag on his saxophone with the crowd clapping along.

Mesquite Mayor Mark gave brief comments welcoming everyone to the traditional opening of the Mesquite Days celebration. And then the entertainment began with Sandi Sorenson and Blake Syndergaard mastering the emcee duties for the evening. [Read more]

Posting Date: 05/02/2013

Geno Withelder was selected as the Southern Nevada Golf Association (SNGA) Volunteer of the Month, presented by Bank of America, for May 2013.

SNGA is a member association of 15,000 golfers located in southern Nevada whose employees log more than 10,000 volunteer hours annually. [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/29/2013

Wal-Mart's Senior Extravaganza Days have been so successful, they now want to have a day focused on Mesquite's younger generation. [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/22/2013

Geno Withelder expressed the thought that many had on their minds as they stood in the long lines for raffle tickets and carne asada tacos. “It’s amazing how the City of Mesquite comes together when it’s really important,” he said, in admiration of the huge crowd that gathered to support Ethan Mendenhall.  [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/22/2013

When a lot of people were relaxing in the warm spring sunshine, about 35 people were digging through the sandy banks of the Virgin River working hard to remove invasive tamarisk from the shoreline Saturday morning, April 20.

It was all in support of the Partners In Conservation ongoing project at the habitat mitigation and restoration site south of Hughes Middle School on Hafen Lane and a great way to celebrate Earth Day. A grant from the Walton Family Foundation supports the volunteer efforts to restore the area with native plants and to remove non-native tamarisk.

"We've been at this for several years now," Elise McAllister, PIC Administrator, said. [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/22/2013

The gymnasium at the Mesquite LDS Stake Center shook with the deafening sounds of 105 boys as they clapped and cheered the ending of their Cub Scout day camp Saturday April 20.

Official Ringmaster Mark McEwen led the raucous cheering from all the Mesquite Cub Scout packs who participated in the community wide camp that lasted over four days. The boys were between the ages of 8 and 10 years old.

"Our theme this year was 'Under The Big Top.' All the boys were here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and Saturday morning. We packed a lot of fun into the 16 hours," McEwen said. [Read more]

Posting Date: 04/22/2013

On Saturday, April 20, the EAA (Experimental Aviation Association) Chapter 23 from Salt Lake City flew down to the Mesquite Airport in support of the "Young Eagles Flight."  [Read more]