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.

Dispute over land needed for bypass settled

CARSON CITY — A right-of-way dispute over 3 acres of land needed for the Boulder City bypass has been settled for “substantially less” than the last $33 million offer from the landowner, a state transportation official said Monday.

City may pass water surcharge to customers

The City Council on Tuesday night discussed how it plans to address a potential service charge from the Southern Nevada Water Authority at City Hall.

Photo leads man on quest

As an entertainer from Chicago who made his way to Las Vegas after he lost his home in a wind storm in 2007, Andy Martello never imagined he’d write a book about a gambling pioneer in Southern Nevada.

Lori Giunta finds right mix of family, work

With charm in her voice and a sparkle in her smile, Lori Giunta gleamed as she rifled through recipes handed down from her mother and grandmother.

Baseball team to face nemesis in tournament

Sophomore Nolan DeSantis batted 4-for-4 and freshman Preston Van Diest drove in five runs as Boulder City’s baseball team defeated visiting Mojave 17-7 in six innings Tuesday in the opening round of the Division I-A Southern Region Baseball Tournament.

Flag football’s coach, players honored

Boulder City girls flag football coach Chris Morelli has been selected as the Region Coach of the Year and will coach the Sunrise All-Stars in the Southern Nevada Flag Football Coaches Association’s all-star game Friday.

Lady Eagles advance in region play

Sophomore pitcher Charlie Masterson dominated on the mound as Boulder City’s softball team defeated visiting Mojave 14-4 in six innings Tuesday in the opening round of the Division I-A Southern Region Softball Tournament.

News briefs

Search continues at lake for missing Henderson man

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