Names in the news

Soroptimists recognize Walker for service to country

Music at The Dillinger

Same Sex Mary performs at The Dillinger’s third annual Block Party on Arizona Street Saturday afternoon. Those who attended the outdoor party ate food, some drank beer, but everybody listened to live music as triple-digit temperatures made their way to Boulder City for the first time this year.

One dies, 15 rescued in incidents at Lake Mead

One man died and more than 15 others were rescued in separate incidents over the weekend at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Barbecue festival returns to BC for 10th year

If you needed a reminder that the Memorial Day weekend is time for the Best Dam Barbecue festival, the smells wafting across Boulder City should do the trick.

Sculpture dedicated to longtime supporters of art

Vern and Darlene Burk, longtime supporters of the Boulder City Public Art Scape project, were honored Wednesday morning when one of the bronzes on display in downtown was moved to its permanent home and dedicated to them.

Ceremonies to mark Memorial Day

This weekend there will be several ceremonies in town to mark Memorial Day and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Council OKs budget

The City Council passed its budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year at a special 7 a.m. Tuesday meeting, but still mulled over the possibility of raising the water rates for Boulder City customers.

Flags Retired

Courtesy Photo

Community briefs

Retired Public Employees to hear Bilbray, Heck aide

Solutions without problems are revealing

Eleven years ago at the Nevada Legislature, Assemblyman Bob Beers introduced legislation to start converting public records in Nevada to digital formats. His Assembly Bill 260 provided for “a medium for the storage of records electronically that requires a machine to access the information contained within the medium (including) without limitation, magnetic and optical media.” This kind of came out of nowhere.

Honor those who gave limbs for country

Sandwiched between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Americans observe Memorial Day — a day of reflection and gratitude for those who have given their lives defending our freedom. But on this Memorial Day, let’s not only reflect and give thanks to those who have given life, but limb.

Stone water chute draws visitors to Arizona park

Along the Sedona-Oak Creek Scenic Road, just north of Sedona, you’ll find Slide Rock State Park, one of Arizona’s most beloved destinations. The park is well-known for the section of Oak Creek where adventurous visitors can slide down an 80-foot natural water chute within the Coconino sandstone.

Safety lessons begin Lake Mead’s 50th celebration

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area brought in its 50th year Saturday as vendors, park rangers and visitors made their way to Hemenway Harbor to check out seasonal events, as well as gain an insight on boating safety.

News brief

Shooters converge on Boulder City

Performances draw crowd

A flag twirler, a ukulele player, a flautist, a pair of piano playing brothers and a couple of friends singing a song from a Disney classic were only a handful of the acts to take the stage at the fifth annual BC’s Got Talent on Saturday night.

Lady Eagles eye state title

While first­-year Boulder City softball coach Angelica Moorhead was not happy her team lost the Southern Region championship Saturday, she was all smiles that her team earned a trip to the state’s Final Four tournament.

Boys seek fourth straight swim title

The Boulder City boys swimming team will go after a fourth consecutive state championship and eighth overall when they hit the water Saturday in the Division I-A Championships at the Buchanan Natatorium on the UNLV campus.

Lady Eagles easily defend region title

The Boulder City girls swimming team won every event it was entered and easily defended its Division I-A Southern Region championship Saturday at UNLV’s Buchanan Natatorium.

Filled boots help MDA offer hope

In 1950, several adults suffering from neuromuscular diseases partnered up with parents of children also suffering from neuromuscular diseases to create the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For more than 60 years the Muscular Dystrophy Association, commonly known as MDA, has been providing research and support to millions of Americans.

Letters to the editor

Council passes high fees to taxpayers again

Police Blotter

May 13, 1:06 a.m.

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.

Track stars advance to state tournament

The Boulder City track and field team advanced more than a dozen athletes to the Nevada Track &Field Championships Friday and Saturday in Carson City.

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