Amargosa Opera House star takes stage Nov. 10

Entertainment history is filled with amazing comeback stories, but the return to the stage of Death Valley ballerina Marta Becket just might top them all.

It’s time to abolish gun-free zones

Exactly how many more innocent, unarmed teachers and students need to be slaughtered on a school campus before people get angry enough to demand that the Nevada Legislature abolish these absolutely insane gun-free zones?

Remember this number

When some deputy district attorney wants to taint the jury pool against someone suspected of defrauding worker’s injury insurance and so he invites a television station to come along to shoot footage when they are observing the suspect loading some furniture into a truck, it can be very easy to believe that such fraud is rampant.

Time coming to an end for planting trees this year

It is not too late to be planting most ornamental trees and shrubs as well as fruit trees this time of year. However, we are getting to the end of an ideal time for planting. Palm trees are exception and you should avoid planting palms any time during the fall.

Beerfest on tap for Saturday at park

Boulder City’s first beer festival is coming Saturday to Wilbur Square Park. Boulder City Beerfest will feature 20 beer tents from breweries and distributors, as well as food trucks and vendors.

Team undefeated going into final match

The Boulder City girls volleyball team will try to finish undefeated in the Sunrise League tonight when they travel to play their final match of the season at Chaparral.

Letters to Editor

Boulder City residents exemplify kindness

Local Native American jeweler heads to D.C.

Local Native American jeweler Erick Begay is no stranger to taking his art on the road, but next month he will be going all to Washington, D.C., for a show at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Boulder City Library holds logo contest

For the first time in its 70-year history, the Boulder City Library is asking the community to design not one, but two logos to express its mission: “The Boulder City Library strives to strengthen our community through access to information, entertainment and ideas, with a special mission to inspire a love of reading and learning.”

How fit are you?

Are you fit? Fitness can be defined in many ways, but chances are you thought of the answer the moment you saw the question.

Boulder City Hospital expansion progresses

When this year comes to an end, Boulder City Hospital will be able to unveil its new geropsych unit and the acute in-patient rehabilitation unit, both of which have been included in the first phase of the hospital’s overall expansion program. The project broke ground in July of this year.

Senior Calendar

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320.

Police Blotter

Oct. 22, 9:06 a.m.

Community Briefs

Bethany Baptist to hold fall festival

Keeping campaign promises could be disastrous

Last week 20 Washoe County residents filed a new political party for the state — the Nevada Constitution Party.

Scotty’s Castle worth a trip to the desert

Over the next six months or so, Death Valley National Park, California should be a must-do entry on your weekend travel list. You will find pleasant temperatures and sunny skies that afford great hiking, road trip and camping opportunities. An added bonus to these outdoor pleasures is visiting Scotty’s Castle, only about three or so hours northwest of Las Vegas, depending on the route you choose.

Wake up, America! It’s the spending, stupid

So when all was said and done, the government reopened, Democrats got the gold mine, Gumby Republicans got egg on their face, and conservatives got the shaft. The more things change …

Senior Calendar

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320.

Pomegranate rind, skin can vary in color

Q: I planted a pomegranate tree two years ago and this year it produced six fruits. One was of decent size while the others were on the small side. When the large one split, I picked it only to find the inside was light pink. The seeds were well-developed but not the expected red color. What can I do to improve the fruit on this tree?

Pet of the Week

Retired Public Employees to hold meeting

Equitable justice means everyone is treated same

Equitable justice is symbolized by Lady Justice. Since the 15th century, Lady Justice’s blindfold has depicted impartiality toward those under the rule of law. No matter the status, money or power, the law shall be dispensed without prejudice.

Fire Department raises awareness for breast cancer

The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month, dedicated to raising and promoting awareness for breast cancer. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the living of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization.

Letters to the Editor

Missing automatic weapon is a serious matter

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