Wetlands Trail trailhead to close temporarily

Portions of Wetland Trail in Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be temporarily closed Feb. 10 through June 30 during the construction of a new grade control structure in the Lower Las Vegas Wash.

Letters to the editor

Community benefits most from court decision

State motorcycle group plans peaceful protest ride Saturday

A state motorcycle organization is planning a group ride from Las Vegas to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Saturday to peacefully protest the Affordable Care Act and recent federal cuts to veterans pensions.

Credit Union seals first place

Credit Union won two important games this past week to take command of first place in the Boulder City Parks & Recreation Men’s Basketball League.

Relay for Life teams kick off cancer fundraiser

The organizers behind the American Cancer Society’s local Relay for Life fundraiser met Friday evening for a kickoff party.

Positive actions net positive results

Boulder City is fortunate in having great residents. To keep our community great, we need to focus on positive action. Haven’t you ever heard “Birds of a feather flock together”?

Filmmakers attracted to Dam Short Film Festival

The 10th annual Dam Short Film Festival is taking over the Boulder Theatre Feb. 12-16, and is promising to attract more filmmakers than ever before.

Wagner’s career became object lesson

When Sue Wagner was born in Maine in 1940, the now-disdained term “New England liberal” did not exist. In fact, it would have been considered a contradiction in terms. Her native state was known for being rock-­ribbed Republican and for being a bellwether, fostering a seldom­ used saying — “As goes Maine, so goes the nation.”

Some random observations from 2014 campaign trail

The myth that conservatives who want increased immigration enforcement are just anti-Hispanic has now been proved a lie. Indeed, the No. 1 target for deportation in the United States today isn’t Mexican, but Canadian: Justin Bieber.

Police blotter

Jan. 28, 7:57 p.m.

City’s actions speak louder than words

City Attorney Dave Olsen’s response, as cited in the Boulder City Review, provides his views concerning the Nevada Supreme Court’s recent decision finding that the city had violated law when it sued several Boulder City citizens who had initiated petitions. He is quoted as saying that the “sad thing” about the case is that the courts did not consider the merits of the case. He also stated that “in our minds we were not suing them,” i.e., the petitioners.

American Legion receives help from others

Despite its name implying it’s strictly a U.S. veterans group, the American Legion is actually an international organization, with ex­patriot members living around the world.

Admission to Lake Mead free during holiday weekend

Lake Mead National Recreation Area invites area residents to enjoy its trails, water and amenities, especially during the Presidents Day weekend when entry is free.

Senior center

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

Briefs

Art guild to present artist talk tonight

Challenge teaches mayor about hunger issues

Last week Mayor Roger Tobler ate as if he was on food stamps, but residents need not worry for the mayor’s well-being because he was only participating in a temporary program designed to bring awareness to the federal food assistance program.

Flag football team continues win streak

Sophomore Jeanne Carmell ran for three touchdowns and passed for another three scores as Boulder City defeated visiting Chaparral 51-7 in girls flag football Friday.

Radio gold found at Trail’s End

ELKO — Some folks mourn the loss of a favorite hunting dog. Others sigh when a big-hearted horse passes on to eternal pastures. I’ve even heard of fellows that miss their ex-mothers-in-law.

Basketball team improves along with players’ health

The Eagles are getting healthier and recovering from injuries, and that is translating to better play on the court and important league wins.

Cinemas at Hacienda to close Sunday

Lakeview Cinemas at the Hacienda Casino will close Sunday, according to the theater’s owner/manager.

Mayor’s State of City address soars to new heights

Mayor Roger Tobler’s State of the City address Jan. 30 at Boulder Creek Golf Club went smoothly. But a surprise drone flight during the speech did not.

Every rose has its thorn

In his State of the City address Thursday evening, Mayor Roger Tobler told those assembled that the city’s state is pretty healthy.

Eagles bowlers win state championship

When the Division I-A State Bowling Tournament ended in February 2013, the Boulder City boys stood by and watched Tech celebrating and hoisting the championship trophy.

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