Bypass not threatened by asbestos

The naturally occurring asbestos that delayed construction of the Boulder City bypass for months is no longer an issue, and construction is expected to begin in the spring, according to the Regional Transportation Commission and the Nevada Transportation Department.

BCHS one step closer to modernization

Long overdue upgrades could finally be coming to Boulder City High School after the Clark County School District’s Bond Oversight Committee recommended Sept. 18 that the school receive the funding for new classrooms.

City renames street near high school Eagles Drive

Bill Rackey is a proud graduate of Boulder City High School and fought to change the street named School Drive to Eagles Drive, which the City Council passed during its Tuesday meeting.

Flags a symbol of love for BC woman

When people wear their hearts on their sleeves it generally means their feelings and emotions are out there for everyone to see.

Sausages to be king at Wurstfest

It is the best of times. It is the wurst of times.

Ride on Route 66 transforms lives of wounded warriors

Traveling along Route 66 can be a life-changing experience. It’s the Mother Road, one of the first highways built in the United States and passes by some of the nation’s most recognized landmarks.

Press association lauds BCR’s general excellence

The Boulder City Review received nine awards, including first place for general excellence, Saturday night during the Nevada Press Association’s 2014 Better Newspaper Contest.

Lend A Hand receives Point of Light Award

Lend A Hand of Boulder City was given the 2014 Governor’s Point of Light Award in the nonprofit and community volunteer category during the Nevada Volunteers luncheon last week.

News Briefs

Ficarra named publisher

BCHS Eagles defeat Del Sol Dragons

The Boulder City football players were challenged by head coach Alex Kazel to come out it in their first league game and prove themselves against an unbeaten opponent.

Eureka’s wealth comes from more than mines

When the smoke from its busy ore smelters covered half the Diamond Mountains with a prosperous shroud, Eureka was known as “the Pittsburgh of the West.” That was a high compliment in the 1800s.

Lady Eagles tennis still unbeaten in league play

Melissa O’Berto, Arianne Hess and Natalia Fullmer each went 3-0 in singles to lead Boulder City’s girls tennis team to a 15-3 victory over visiting Sunrise Mountain in a league match Sept. 17.

Strategy pays off for Lady Eagles

For the fourth consecutive season, the Boulder City girls volleyball team began the season on the road in the prestigious Las Vegas Invitational, looking for experience in competitive matches against larger schools.

Take active role in your health care

Taking special care of your health, particularly after the age of 60, will help you ward off illnesses before their onset and also will help prepare your body to fight the illnesses that may not be prevented. After age 60, hidden health dangers such as heart attack, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, lung disorders and infectious diseases are more prevalent, and can appear with little warning.

Stepping up by stepping out

During the past few weeks, the day shift has implemented a foot patrol detail. This program will become one of our department’s cornerstones.

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.

Community Briefs

Community Club to kick off season with lunch

Police Blotter

Sept. 16, 3:52 a.m.

Golf Results

Tournaments for those 55 and older are held every the first Thursday of the month.

Democrats resent theft of their lame stunt

On April 6, 2010, Nevada Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sue Lowden suggested that patients might barter for health care.

BC city attorney hit with ethics fine

City Attorney Dave Olsen was hit with a $1,500 fine Sept. 10 by the Nevada Commission of Ethics for his involvement in his son’s civil suit against Boulder City and Henderson in 2010.

Wagner, new BCHS principal, will rely on small-town roots

Coming from a small, Southern farm town, Amy Wagner felt right at home when she was tabbed as the new principal of Boulder City High School.

Some tales are better left untold

I happen to love fairy tales and fables, stories with happy endings and those that offer a valuable lesson. Sometimes, you are lucky and get both in the same story.

BC native Corry sports new role

Steve Corry is getting comfortable in his new role as Boulder City’s recreational sports coordinator.

Fee for paving disputed

Boulder City’s Public Works Department is in arbitration with one of the lead contractors of the Nevada Way reconstruction project after the company claimed the city paid it $200,000 less than it was owed.

Edlunds skillfully pair family, career

Michigan “Yoopers” Brent and Kris Edlund landed in Boulder City to make a nest for their offspring in 2002. While raising their sole progeny is almost complete, the two know they made the right decision migrating west.

Boulder City teen struggles in U.S. Open fishing tourney

At just 17-years-old, Boulder City teenager Gunnar Stanton was the youngest professional to compete in last week’s U.S. Open fishing tournament at Callville Bay.

Eagles learning from mistakes before league play

Three games into the football season, Boulder City coach Alex Kazel wants his team to start over.

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