Family seeks ways to prevent suicides as it mourns loss

The family of a Phoenix woman who jumped to her death from the Hoover Dam bypass bridge said it would like to see higher guardrails and stronger security measures to deter suicides.

Fewer bald eagles at Lake Mead, but numbers still up

Although their numbers are down a bit this year, bald eagles by the dozens flock to Lake Mead National Recreation Area to wait out the winter.

Letters to the editor

Four years too long to refrain from action

Community briefs

Retired Public Employees scheduled to meet today

Hospital to unveil new units at open house Friday

Boulder City Hospital will unveil its new Geriatric Behavioral Health and Acute Rehabilitation units during an open house at 10 a.m. Friday.

Republicans look good in preprimary money primary

The candidate with the most money does not always win. But there’s no denying that money is a huge factor in races. So the first round of campaign finance reports always proves interesting. Let’s take a look:

Police blotter

Jan. 14, 4:14 p.m.

Report brought winds of change on smoking

In 1962 at President John F. Kennedy’s direction, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry assembled 10 leading scientists to review the existing science on smoking.

Wrestlers earn fifth-place team honors at invitational meet

Junior Jacob Jurgschat was named wrestler of the week after winning six of eight matches to place fifth in the 195-pound weight class in the Mohave (Ariz.) Invitational Saturday.

Loss to Foothill offers valuable lesson

First-year Boulder City girls basketball coach Paul Dosch scheduled nonleague opponent Foothill in the middle of his team’s Sunrise League schedule as a way of measuring his team. Playing the larger and faster Division 1 team would allow Dosch to expose the Division 1-A Lady Eagles’ weaknesses while providing experience against a formidable opponent.

Museum drawn to pair’s sketches

When Daniel Trujillo and Tiffany Pereira first met at The Dillinger restaurant two years ago, the artists got to know each other by sketching, together on a piece of paper, a fire-breathing monster with sharp teeth, wearing a suit and tie.

Clear-cut laws leave officers few options

You may remember Monty Hall, the host of “Let’s Make a Deal.” This ’70s game show provided contestants the opportunity to choose Door No. 1, Door No. 2 or Door No. 3 to win a prize. Regrettably, those door choices are not possible for many of the people we encounter in law enforcement.

Many go hungry in land of plenty

“We, the people, do have the power to stop (the) tragic waste of resources if we regard it as socially unacceptable to waste food.” Tristram Stuart (1977- ), English author and 2011 winner of international environmental Sophie award for campaign to solve global food waste.

Tree recycling program called success

Boulder City received a late Christmas present from area residents: their participation in the first Christmas tree recycling program.

Dedication preserves Tonopah Army Air Field’s history

Whenever I find myself driving on the solitary stretch of U.S. Highway 95 outside Tonopah, I often wonder what the boom years were like.

Sea excursions promise whale of a good time

The next couple of months are the ideal time to head to Southern California to watch whales and dolphins in the Pacific Ocean. It’s something everybody should do once before dying, and with the fringe benefits of experiencing the open sea and the salt air, you can have a great day even if you don’t manage to see one of the world’s biggest creatures.

Nominations sought for sports hall of fame

It’s time to nominate candidates for the Boulder City High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014.

Simply perfection: Lady Eagles top Foothill

It was being called the battle for first place, but most critics secretly thought it would be less of a battle and more of a one-sided rout.

Grant boosts efforts to attract new business

The Boulder City Economic Vitality Commission received an $85,000 shot in the arm, which it will use in its efforts to attract businesses to Boulder City.

Fateful day takes away more than memories

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful day, that started with an early call and ended in a mournful way.

Senior center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

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