They are the first 3 Eagle Scouts from Troop 87. Boy Scout Troop 87, sponsored by the Virgin Valley Spanish Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held a special Court of Honor on Sunday, January 26, 2014, at the LDS chapel 100 North Arrowhead, to honor three young men who earned Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. There were 65 in attendance, including many Scouts and their families. Edgar Silveyra, 18, completed all of the requirements for Eagle, which included a service project. His project was re-striping the parking lot of the Mesa View Regional Hospital. He was assisted by several Scouts and adults. Fernando Gonzalez, 17, also completed all of the requirements for Eagle, which included a service project. The project consisted of painting the curbs red for the No Parking zones at the Sports Complex for the City of Mesquite. Many Scouts and some adults helped with this project. Kevin Zúñiga, 17, completed the requirements for Eagle Scout, including a service project for the City of Mesquite and the Mesquite Fire Department. He and his team of 10 Scouts re-painted approximately 45 fire hydrants and the red curbing nearby each one. Congratulations Eagle Scouts!

Young Women Are Recognized A special dinner and program were held May 7, 2014 to honor young women who have earned their Young Women Recognition Award. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has a program for girls from the ages of 12 years to 18 years that consists of goal-setting and achievement in personal and spiritual aspects of their lives. At this year’s event 22 young women of the valley were recognized for their accomplishments and successful completion of the requirements. Each completed a series of value experiences and prepared and delivered a value project that required 10 or more hours of preparation and execution. These endeavors were overseen and approved by leaders and parents. The program was organized by Ashley Bunker and consisted of a wonderful dinner for the honored young women and their parents followed by a program attended by all the young men and women of the Mesquite Nevada Stake. Special musical numbers and inspiring talks were presented to the young people and their leaders, stake presidency, and bishops.

Elder Colby Clem has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Oregon Salem Mission. He will enter the Missionary Training Center (MTC) on Feb. 5, 2014. Colby’s parents (Charles and Gayla Clem) grew up here and just recently moved back after his dad retired from the Air Force. “I am very glad to be leaving for my mission from Mesquite, because Mesquite is home… always has been, always will be” said Elder Clem. Although serving a mission has always been something Elder Clem figured he would do, he didn’t make the final decision until his senior year. While preparing to leave on his mission, Colby had been working at McDonald. “I am very excited to go and teach the gospel, so they can be as happy as I am.”