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MESQUITE MONTHLY10OCTOBER, 2021Bianco credits modern medicinewith active lifestyle in MesquiteBy Kirk Kernlike a new man again.”Besides the broken back, Biancohad a knee replacement seven yearsago and a shoulder replaced threeyears ago and he also has a pacemaker.“I used to golf when I was young,but I gave it up for years,” Biancosaid. “Thanks to the miracle workersin the medical field, I was able to pickit up again. I’ve done a lot of shooting, target practice and hunting mywhole life. And I grew up in an Italianfamily, so I knew about bocce.”Bianco also helped Janis in shooting. He was such a good teacher sheended up winning a gold medal andtop gun award.“She has the bragging rights in thehouse,” he said.He really enjoys participating in theMesquite Senior Games, as it helpskeep him active and healthy. He saidorganizations like that can be a bighelp in getting seniors out and aboutbecause it’s not hyper-competitiveand there are events for everyone.“They keep us moving, keep us mobile and interested in life,” he said.He’s also more interested in lifeafter leaving California. His familygrew up in Helper, but his oldest sonwent to University of Utah to playbaseball, met a girl and moved to Riverside, California. Another son wentto college at Pepperdine UniversityJohn Bianco didn’t move to Mesquite thinking about an active lifestyle with lots of physical activity. Hereally just wanted to get out of California.Bianco has been on disability since1991. He had initially had suffered abroken back during his time in themilitary and then reinjured it yearslater. He grew up in the small Utahtown of Helper, but he and his wifehad moved to Palm Springs to becloser to his three sons, who had allrelocated to southern California.“California was just a culture shockfor me,” Bianco said. “I stayed for mywife and kids. But I couldn’t get out ofthere fast enough.”So about three years ago, Biancoand his wife Janis packed up andmoved to Mesquite. For the two ofthem, it was a good compromise. Stillclose enough to the kids, grandkidsand great-grandkids, but more alongthe small-town lifestyle he felt comfortable with in Helper.And, thanks to modern medicaltechnology, Bianco has been able toenjoy the active lifestyle that drawsmany retirees to Mesquite. Part ofthat lifestyle is the Mesquite SeniorGames as Bianco competes in longdrive, closest to the pin, golf, pistolshooting and bocce ball.“I had a nerve ablation, which tookaway all my pain,” Bianco said. “I was See BIANCO, Page 14John Bianco participates in bocce in the Mesquite SeniorGames, along with long drive, closest to the pin, golf and pistolshooting. (Amy Bradshaw photo)REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OF OUR FALL EVENTS!Schedule of Events Fall 2021Oct. 1-3, 8-9, 11-12Oct. 4-5Oct. 8-9Oct. 18-19Celebrating 20 YearsPromoting Active & Healthy LivesMen’s SoftballBocce BallTarget Pistol and Shotgun SportsGolf Celebration(Putting, Long Drive, KP, 9 Hole)Oct. 19 BridgeOct. 23 Fitness HikeOct. 21-24 PickleballOct. 28Oct. 29Oct. 30Oct. 30Nov. 1-2Nov. 5Nov. 6Dec. 4PokerBicycle RaceHistory TourBasketball SkillsHorseshoesCornholeTable TennisWinter BowlingIt’s our 20th Anniversary! Sign up for updates or join our mailing list at MesquiteSeniorGames.org or call 702-345-3347.

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12MESQUITE MONTHLYOCTOBER, 2021Super Run Show a super successBy Abbey SnowThe 4th annual Super Run Car Showtook place Sept. 17-19, in which 579 Vehicles participated at the CasaBlancaResort and the Virgin River Hotel.Hundreds of car admirers took to thestreets of Mesquite to see the vehicles ondisplay at the CasaBlanca and the VirginRiver in partnership with the Las VegasCruisin’ Association. The three-dayevent provided non-stop entertainmentincluding ,slow drags, burn-out contests,roaring engine competitions and openheader cruises.“This was our best Super Run CarShow ever due to the unprecedentedcollection of pristine vehicles,” saidChristian Adderson, assistant generalmanager at Mesquite Gaming. “Notonly is Super Run a fun event becausecar enthusiasts get the opportunity tosee some incredible vehicles, but theyalso get to see them in action during thecruises and competitions.”Mesquite locals Chuck and CyndieHanson have participated in morethan 100 car shows since 2008. Theyhave entered car shows from: Utah,Arizona, Nevada, Denver, Santa Fe,New Mexico; Palm Springs, California, as well as the west coast.They have also participated in every Mesquite Motor Mania and Super Run Car show and won manyawards, including People’s Choiceand Best of Show.“We usually take our 1969 UltraVanmotorhome, ‘The Whale,’” ChuckHanson said. “It is powered by a Corvair air cooled engine and is a fullyequipped Class A motorhome, so wecan make a camping adventure outof an out of town car show. But we always support the car shows, paradesand fund raising efforts in Mesquiteand Moapa Valley.”Hanson’s entry this year was a 64Chevy Corvair Greenbrier Van that henamed “The Orange Thing.”When asked about how Hansen’scurrent entry obtained its name, hesaid, “Some vehicles just name themselves, which is how the Orange Thingcame about. When I got it, it was aAlain and Renea Wood from Mesquite stand in front of ther 1937 Ford Tudor and 1971 ChevroletMalibu (Photo by Chuck Hanson)beautiful orange with a white stripeand a blown engine.“Within two weeks, I had replaced theengine, made a few other necessary repairs, paint-matched some rally wheelsand new tires, then put it to work. Theforklift driver at the roofing supply storeasked, ‘What is that Thing?.’ I guess that’swhere the name came from.”He said this is the second show forThe Orange Thing. He entered it inthe Mesquite Motor Mania in Mayand the recent Super Run. At bothshows his entry won a plaque for‘Outstanding Vehicle.’“I have entered a vehicle in every Super Run and Motor Mania show in Mesquite since the first one,” Hanson said. “I enjoy the open-header cruising andslow drags as well as the amazing varietyof vehicles on display.”Alain and Renea Wood from Mesquite participated in this years SuperRun, as well as past shows.They both entered a 1937 Ford Tudorand 1971 Chevrolet Malibu in the Super Run this year. The 1937 Ford Tudorwas custom built by Alain with a modern drivetrain. The Malibu was fullyrestored with an overdrive automatictransmission, Renea Wood said.“In the past year we have been to theReno Hot August Nights car show, Pismo Beach Classic Car Show and Mesquite Motor Mania in May in which our1937 Ford won an award,” Wood said.“Both cars have won awards in the past,and we drive the cars to all events.”Wood said the entry process for thisyear’s Super Run was easy and fast. Shealso mentioned it was a great event and alot of fun to talk to different people.Alain and Renea both won an Outstanding Vehicle Award for each oftheir cars.“The Mesquite car shows bring a lotof visitors to Mesquite,” Hanson said. “Iwould not miss the opportunity to meetso many interesting people and showthem something many of them havenever seen. The open header cruising,slow drags and burnout competitionsare a huge draw, as well as the friendswho return every year.”Event sponsors gave credit and offered a special thank you to the Mesquite Police Department and theMesquite Volunteer Police Department for ensuring a safe and enjoyable weekend for all through theirexpert assistance with traffic control,Mesquite Gaming said.“The Las Vegas Cruising Associationhas the most organized system I haveever seen as far as running an eventlike this.” Hanson said. “ Their volunteers, and the Mesquite Police Volunteers give a lot of their time and effortto these shows, making it a fun and safethree days for every participant and every spectator, and I can’t thank themenough.”

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MESQUITE MONTHLY14Medicare open enrollment is hereBy Andrew BirdIt is that time of the year again toreview your current health coverageforMedicareand make sureyou are still inthe right planfor you.This is thetime when youcan switch to aMedicare Advantage plan,switch betweenAdvantage plans, switch back tooriginal Medicare, and change Drugplans.The actual duration of the Annual Enrollment Period is just under two months and runs from Oct.15th through Dec. 7th. To avoid anyunforeseen delays, it is advised notto wait until the last minute to makeany changes.It is important to occasionally review your current health coveragesto make sure they are still meetingall of your needs. Since the healthcare system is constantly changing,it is always good practice to stay informed on any recent changes orupdates that may have an effect onyou and your coverage.There are going to be new carrierscoming into Nevada and quite a fewnew and exciting plans that will beoffered for the next plan year 2022! Asan agent, I can help you sort throughthe complexities and confusion surrounding the Medicare market.For more information or questionsconcerning your Medicare healthcoverage, please feel free to contactme. I will be more than happy to goover all of your options to find theplan that is best tailored to you!Andrew Bird, an agent of FinancialConcepts Retirement Planning here inMesquite, specializes in Medicare andInsurance services. Andrew Bird can bereached at 702-346-7025 or by email atAndrewBird.FCRP@gmail.comBiancocontinued from Page 10iff’s deputy in Riverside.That led John and Janis to makein Malibu, California and eventually the move, moving from the townthe third son followed his brothers to they both grew up in.the Golden State.“We just packed our bags and wentThey’ve all been pretty success- to California,” Bianco said. “We wentful too. His oldest son is the sheriff down there for a surgery at the VAof Riverside County and another and stayed there 28 years. I hated evis a judge in Los Angeles Superior ery year of that, although I enjoyedCourt. The third son also is a sher- being with family.”Not Enough Timeor Energy toClean YourCar?SplashMobileWashAndDetail.com email: SplashMobileWashAndDetail@gmail.comOCTOBER, 2021Questionof the Month:Now that the weather is coolingoff, do you have any outdoorsplans?Trash clean up. It happenswhen I go Hiking.— Austin P TresselHiking— Linda HudJust sitting outside would benice and , oh yes, shuttingthe air conditioner off andopening the windows.— Nan KanwischerBeing able to work in the yardand sit outside!— Patti McMahan HindmanYard work, working on theJeep, clean up the garage, trailriding, shooting in the desert.Tis the season!— Wes Boger

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16MESQUITE MONTHLYWhat does retirementsecurity mean to you?By Derrick MartinezOctober is National Retirement Security Month. But what does retirementsecurity mean toyou? And howcan you worktoward achievingit?Here are somesuggestions: Build yourresources. Whileyou’re working,save in taxadvantaged accounts such as yourIRA and 401(k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. In your401(k), contribute at least enough toearn your employer’s match, if one isoffered, and increase your contributions whenever your salary goes up.Remember, especially early in yourcareer, time is often your biggest asset.Be sure to save early, since the longeryou wait, the more you’ll need to saveto help reach your goals. Look for ways to boost retirement income. When transitioning toretirement, you can take steps to alignyour income with your needs. Forexample, consider Social Security. Youcan start collecting it as early as 62, butyour monthly payments will be muchlarger if you can wait until your “full”retirement age, typically between 66and 67. (Payments will “max out” at age70.) So, if you have sufficient incomefrom a pension or your 401(k) andother retirement accounts, and youand your spouse are in good healthwith a family history of longevity,you may consider delaying takingSocial Security. You also might wantto explore other income-producingvehicles, such as certain annuitiesthat are designed to provide a lifetimeincome stream. Prepare for unexpected costs.During your retirement, you cananticipate some costs, such as housingand transportation, but other expensesare more irregular and can’t alwaysbe predicted, such as those connectedwith health care. Even with Medicare,you could easily spend a few thousanddollars a year on medical expenses, soyou may want to budget for these costsas part of your emergency savings, andpossibly purchase supplemental insurance. You may also want to considerthe possibility of needing some type oflong-term care, which is not typicallycovered by Medicare and can be quiteexpensive. The average annual costof a private room in a nursing homeis more than 100,000, and it’s about 55,000 per year for a home healthaide, according to Genworth, an insurance company. To address these costs,you may want to consider some formof protection, such as long-term careinsurance or life insurance with a longterm care component. Do your estate planning. It’s hardto feel totally secure in retirement ifyou’re unsure of what might happen ifyou have an unexpected health event,become incapacitated or die earlierthan expected. That’s why you’ll wantto create a comprehensive estate plan– one that might include documentssuch as a durable power of attorney, awill and a living trust. A review of yourinsurance coverages and beneficiariescan also help protect your assets andensure they are distributed the wayyou want. In creating your plan, youwill need to work with your financialadvisor and a legal professional, andpossibly your tax advisor as well.Thinking holistically about yourretirement security and developingand executing a strategy aligned withyour goals may help free you to enjoyone of the most rewarding times ofyour life.This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC702-346-8700OCTOBER, 2021COMMUNITY CALENDARTo have your event listed in this cal- making two unique greeting cards.endar, please email mesquitemonthly@ Call 702-507-4080.gmail.com or call 775-316-2335.Drama at the Diner or How theRebel Found His Cause: 7 p.m.,THURSDAY, OCT. 7Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N.Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m. Virtual Yucca St. A melodrama set in the latevia zoom. Meets every Thursday at 1950s. Tickets can be purchased onScotty’s Restaurant. Contact Mes- line at vvtgnv.com or at the MesquitequiteNVSunriseRotary@gmail.com. Fine Arts Gallery, Mon-Fri. 10 am to 4COVID-19 mobile testing: 8 a.m. p.m. Questions? 702-345-4499.- 2 p.m., Jimmy Hughes Campus, 150N. Yucca St. Administrated by Cu- SATURDAY, OCT. 9rative. Tests are free. Walk-ups welFree Community Breakfast:come, appointments can be made at 8-10 a.m., Fire Station 3, 3 John Deerehttps://curative.com/.Drive. This open house celebratesCricut Basics: 10:30-11:30 a.m., the close of National Fire PreventionMesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Week.Learn how to use a Cricut machineCricut Club: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mesand the Circuit Design Space soft- quite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Learnware. Info: 702-507-4080.the basics or get new ideas for projMesquite Mystery Book Club: ects. Call 702-507-4080.11 a.m. - noon, Mesquite Library, 160Family Craft: 11 a.m. - noon, MesW. 1st. N. St. Join in the love of a good quite Library, 160 W. First North St.mystery, from cozy to suspenseful, Join for an artful craft or project thatand have a fun and exciting discus- incorporates dexterity, imaginationsion. Info: 702-507-4080.and fun. Call 702-507-4080.Coloring for Adults: 2:30-3:30Kids Movie Matinee: 1 - 4 p.m.,p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. Mesquite Library, 160 W. FirstN. St. Join for a relaxing session of col- North St. Join for a movie matineeoring intricate and meditative designs featuring kids movies rated G or PG.of various artists. Info: 702-507-4080. For children ages 0-17 and their careSTEAM Activities for Kids: 4-5 givers. Adults m

From left, Cindy Hughes, Bill Mitchell and Jill Laub. Mitchell, of Mitchell Farmer's Insurance Agency, donated 1,700 to the Hughes Middle School music program to purchase 10 new guitars and cases. Laub teaches the program and said there are 120 guitar students in the program and only 55 guitars available for them to use.