Tanner Craig Empey received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor on May 21, 2016. He is a member of Troop 2041 sponsored by the Bunkerville 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tanner’s Eagle Project was replacing the chain link fence at the Bunkerville Park. He is a freshman at Virgin Valley High School and was a member of the football and track teams. Cindy and Craig Empey are his parents. Tanner said, “My favorite merit badges were wilderness survival and rifle shooting. We had to make a very big shelter for the group and we slept comfortably all night.” Brogan Felshaw, the guest speaker, said Tanner exemplifies the 12 points of the scout law in his actions. He asked Tanner to go a step farther, “Study the 12 points of the law and then do it!” Felshaw continued, “The scout motto is Be Prepared; be prepared for what? A mission for your church, college a test in school? Prepare before so that you are ready for each of these and other events that will come.” He also admonished Tanner to live the Scout Oath and remember his duty to God and Country. “Put the needs of other above your own and you will be living the Scout Oath and Law,” Felshaw said. Bishop Vern Pollock gave Tanner the Eagle Charge saying, “You have a responsibility to God and country. America has many fine points but it depends on quality of its citizens. I charge you to lead only to the best and dedicate yourself to the common good with clean living, unselfish citizenship and reverence for God.” Brian Haviland, representing the Virgin River BSA, presented Tanner with his certificate. Tanner’s mother pinned the Eagle Badge on him. Tanner presented his parents with pins and the mentor pin he presented to Chis Allen, his scoutmaster, saying, “Chris has taught me many good and useful leadership skills and has been a great example to me.”

Seventeen Young Women of the Mesquite Nevada Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently received their awards of recognition for their work in Personal Progress. They worked with their parents, leaders, other adults and older young women who have already earned their awards. To earn this award the young women were required to attend Sacrament meeting regularly, live the standards in For the Strength of Youth, complete the value experiences and value project for each of the eight values, keep a personal journal, attend seminary, read the Book of Mormon, and record their testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ. Some young women earned their Honor Bees by continuing their efforts further. After finishing their Personal Progress they read the Book of Mormon again and served others for a total of 40 hours under the direction of their leaders. Others receiving the award were older women and leaders who were interested in progressing through the program and assisting the younger women. They fulfilled the same requirements and received the same awards. The awards were given by their bishops in Sacrament meetings. A recognition dinner and program were held May 4, 2016.

Michael and Lynette Waite recently returned from serving a 19 month mission in Samara Russia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They served in the church education system, running an Institute and strengthening branches and districts. Brother and Sister Waite were part of helping Samara Russia get their first Stake. They will be speaking April 24, 2016 at 9am in the Bunkerville Chapel.

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President Anderson, President Abbott and President Allen held a meeting for the LDS senior boys and girls from the Virgin Valley High School. The meeting was to give advice to the seniors for their future college experience.

Cub Scouts ages 8-10 participated in Cub Scout Day Camp Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16th., 2016. There were 140 cub scouts from Webelos, Bears and Wolf dens representing 10 packs sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Pack 8 sponsored by the Mesquite Resort Association. The Webelos age 10 went on a hike on Friday to complete their requirements. Saturday the scouts attended classes such as Call of the Wild, First Responders, Digging in the Past, Coins, BB guns and archery, Soap carving, building tool boxes, and making wood plaques. The theme of the day camp was Star Wars and each cub scout received a t-shirt with Star Wars on it. There were many leaders and teachers who taught classes and supervised the scouts and their service was greatly appreciated. Thanks to the Bairds for bringing their exotic animals, Jacob Baird and his sons brought snakes and tarantulas and talked to the scouts about wild creatures. They had a Rosy Boa, Ball Python, and a Red tail Boa. Thanks to the Donkey Rescue group from Scenic. They brought their rescued animals to help the with a Bear requirement, Kris King and her alliance group, the 50 1st Legion who help non-profit groups brought thirteen characters from Vegas and the Saber Guild who taught the Jedi training. Thanks to Cody and Jodi Thornley and Daniel Felix who helped with the props and paintings while Bethany Green and Amy Anderson provided the sound and narrating. A big thanks goes to Krissy Thornton and her committee for creating a special, fun learning experience for the Scouts. Krissy Thorton said, "It was so much fun. I wish I could do that everyday to see those boys light up everyday!"

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Falen Hafen, daughter of Derek and Kim Hafen of Mesquite has received her Young Womanhood Recognition award from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She earned this award by completing work in eight different areas called values. Falen’s special project which is required to entail at least 10 hours of effort was her raising and preparing a steer for exhibition in the 4-H program at the Clark County Fair. The Young Womanhood Recognition is equivalent to the Eagle Scout Award in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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