Archive | December, 2011

Lucille Ellen Bretting June 15, 1924 – Dec. 24, 2011 Lucille Bretting, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 87 in Boulder City after a long and full life. A consummate seamstress, dedicated volunteer with the Children’s Benefit League at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, talented crafter and friend to many, [...]

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Police: Recent cat deaths caused by coyotes

By Jack Johnson, Boulder City Review Boulder City Police are still investigating a number of what appear to be human-caused cat deaths. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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My 7-point proposal for fixing immigration problem

My 7-point proposal for fixing immigration problem

When it comes to the issue of illegal immigration — and that’s what I’m talking about here: illegal, not legal immigration — no one, except Newt Gingrich, wants to talk about the 800-pound gorilla in the room. What do we do with the estimated 10 to 12 million illegals presently residing in the United States? [...]

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Editor’s Desk: City should take care in museum funding

By Arnold M. Knightly, Editor’s Desk Let me start this column by saying I love museums. On a recent trip to Tucson, Ariz., I visited the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona, which holds the archives of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, just to name two. I discovered the transformative impact of [...]

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Winter weather can be challenge for seniors

Winter weather can be challenge for seniors

By Bill Wilson Boulder City Review After 20 years of firefighting and emergency medical service, I can tell you from experience that winter can be tough on senior citizens. The shorter daylight hours coupled with the cold weather of the Mojave Desert can put a strain on the elderly. From avoiding the flu to preventing [...]

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A sensitive heart to give

A sensitive heart to give

Special to Boulder City Review Harley Walker, a second grader at Grace Christian Academy, has a super sensitive heart. After being encouraged during chapel time to remember those who don’t have much, she went back to class on Dec. 12 and wrote her own donation paper to raise money for local children less fortunate. … [...]

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Huntsman’s Nevada opt-out

Huntsman’s Nevada opt-out

Months ago, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was pretty much given a free ride in the Nevada caucuses when the other major candidates decided to pass up the state. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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Longtime minister prepares last sermon

Longtime minister prepares last sermon

By Jack Johnson Boulder City Review It calls itself “The church of new beginnings,” but soon Boulder City Assembly of God church will have its own new beginning when founding pastor Duane Jordan retires. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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Police Blotter

Dec. 20, 7:20 a.m. Police received a report of a dead cat at Oasis park, 1419 Marita Drive. It was located and to be taken to a veterinarian for examination. … The rest of this article is available to premium members only.Login or Become a member

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New year brings new cellphone law into enforcement

New year brings new cellphone law into enforcement

Well, as another year comes to a close I can’t help but think about all that happened during the past 12 months. We are one year closer to the end of “The Great Recession” (yes, it will eventually come to an end)! Although the painful economic challenges of the past five years have taken a [...]

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