Neither mass deportations, nor mass citizenship

When it comes to fixing our nation’s illegal immigration problem, we face two serious problems: One is plugging the gaping holes on the enforcement side; the other is figuring out what to do with those who are already here in the U.S. illegally, many of whom have been our neighbors, friends and co-workers for many, many, years.

An un-republican Republican is heard from

In April 2006, I interviewed Daniel Rosen, a Nevada candidate for the northern U.S. House seat. He had a theory of using new technology for the public to vote, through him, on matters before Congress.

Cross-country team heads for state

Boulder City cross-country coach Canaan Petersen was as excited as he has been in several seasons as he watched his boys team cross the finish line Saturday with a state-qualifying finish at the Division 1-A Southern Region championships at Veterans Memorial Park.

Letters to the Editor

No government ‘meddling’ needed

Eagles football exits early in playoffs

The Boulder City football team’s up-and-down season ended Friday with a 62-7 road loss against Faith Lutheran in the Division 1-A region playoffs’ opening round.

Community comes to aid of ill child

When the Bonar family’s friends and neighbors learned that 13-year-old JC Bonar would have tests today to determine whether he needs a kidney and liver transplant, they sprang to action. In just four days, they organized a fundraiser JC’s mom, Jamie Bonar, said.

Senior Calendar

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

Tricky Tray to Raise Funds for Schools

Bloom owner Bridget O’Neil teaches a painting class at her shop. She has donated items and a special Annie Sloan chalk paint class for the annual Tricky Tray event at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Boulder City High School gym. The event raises money for Boulder City Community Education Advisory Board, which fund local school programs. Some of these programs have been for music departments, computer classes and science departments.

New toy shop opens

If you find yourself wandering down a stray path at Hotel Plaza, you may think you’ve wandered into a Dr. Seuss story. No, you’ve just found Ruben’s Wood Craft and Toys.

Do something nice for a veteran next week

Veterans Day is Monday. Some people get the day off. Some don’t. There will likely be a lot of flags, maybe some red, white and blue cupcakes. Some will travel to Las Vegas for a parade, or watch it on TV.

Salvation: A different kind of Army

In the military, the phrase “stand down” means to stop, cease action, back off, presumably while assessing a situation and considering the next move. In civilian life, a “stand down” is an event that allows needy veterans (or any eligible veteran) the opportunity to stop and gather needed information, and often material things, required to keep one’s footing on a steady path.

Boulder Briefs

Local authors to hold book signing at Harvest Bazaar

Make Yosemite National Park holiday tradition

Whether it is to escape the holiday madness or to start a new holiday tradition, visiting one of our national parks over the next couple of months is an excellent getaway. One that provides lots of options to get outdoors and soothe the soul, yet offers a festive holiday flair, is Yosemite National Park, Calif.

Local author self-publishes book set in rural Oregon

Local author M.A. Moone wants people to be good, and hopes to show them how with her first published book, “The Lord’s Bit.”

Appreciate what veterans do

Stop! Go outside, if you can. Take a deep breath, look around. Realize how blessed you are.

Volleyball team wins opening match at regionals

Senior outside hitter Whitney Barlow had 19 kills and senior setter Kendall Miller added 27 assists and three blocks as the Boulder City girls’ volleyball team defeated Cheyenne 25-12, 25-16, 25-16 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Southern Region Championships at Chaparral High.

BC residents see Holocaust railroad car

On Monday, hundreds of Boulder City adults and children viewed a railroad car used to transport human cargo to their death in a concentration camp during World War II.

Grand jury indicts Bennett on sexual assault charges

The trouble keeps mounting for Boulder City resident Peter Bennett, who on Oct. 30 was indicted on sexual assault charges by a Clark County District Court grand jury.

Police blotter

Oct. 29, 10:31 a.m.

Court says Finn abandoned case

The Nevada Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit Oct. 4 filed last year by former Police Chief Thomas Finn against local attorney Stephen Stubbs. The court stated Finn abandoned the case.

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