Correction

The name of Desert Storm Swimming head coach Bill Carroll was incorrect in the Dec. 18 issue about Boulder City swimmers competing in the 2014 Speedo Winter Junior Championships.

Nondenial denials fuel nuke option speculation

Much like cockroaches, many politicians prefer to operate in the dark. And they go scurrying for cover when light is shined on them.

Letters to the editor

Emergency Aid thanks Angel Tree volunteers, donors

Community Briefs

Container gardening is topic for Jan. 7 garden club meeting

Police Blotter

Dec. 16, 10:39 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.

Veterans remembered, honored with wreaths

Shirley Malinowski got down on her right knee, her left hand gently caressing the wreath laid in front of her late husband’s grave at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Las Vegas Paving gets $225 million bypass contract

The Regional Transportation Commission awarded its portion of the Boulder City bypass to Las Vegas Paving Corp. on Dec. 11, signifying the next step of linking Phoenix and Las Vegas by interstate.

Hospital auxiliary members aim to serve where needed

The Auxiliary at Boulder City Hospital is the epitome what an auxiliary should be. Its sole purpose is to provide help when it is needed.

Credit union honored

Eric Estes is a modest person and prefers to shun the accolades, but this honor was close to his heart.

Tea with the ladies makes history — fun

You have to love the holiday season. Parades, craft bazaars and parties. The list of activities goes on and on.

Ex-Councilman Travis Chandler gets disbarred

Former Boulder City Councilman Travis Chandler was barred from practicing law in Nevada after committing several offenses, according to the Nevada Supreme Court.

Eagles’ bowling team continues winning streak

The Boulder City boy’s bowling team continues to take care of the competition after winning its fourth consecutive match Monday afternoon against the Del Sol Dragons at Wildfire Lanes in Henderson.

Rocyski leads Team Boulder at invitational

Heavyweight wrestler Jack Rocyski was chosen as Team Boulder’s wrestler of the week after posting an 11-1 record with eight pins. He also finished in third place individually Saturday as Team Boulder finished 15th among 48 teams in the Jimmy Hamada Invitational in Carlsbad, Calif.

BC swimmers fare well in junior national meet

Three Boulder City swimmers competed and did well in the 2014 Speedo Winter Junior Championships Dec. 11-13 in Federal Way, Wash.

Helicopter brings Santa to St. Jude’s celebration

Little faces were pressed against the windows overlooking the landing strip of the Boulder City Municipal Airport as Santa Claus stepped out of a helicopter and surprised the children of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children on Dec. 11.

Community Briefs

‘A Christmas Wish’ to be performed at theater tonight

Elfin Magic

Courtesy Photo

Culinary adventurer

Small town Boulder City girl Emily Hewett recently took her charming smile and spunky personality to the Big Apple, where she is embarking on her newest adventure, working as the culinary events associate for Chobani.

Lady Eagles regroup to win first league game

The Boulder City girls basketball team started its Sunrise League schedule Monday with a convincing 46-29 victory at Del Sol.

Letters to the editor

Businesses, community’s generosity helps Lend A Hand

Sports briefs

Elks’ annual hoop shoot attracts 23 boys and girls

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.

News Briefs

Rolling closures for the sidewalks on the O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge (Hoover Dam bridge) are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Jan. 13-16 for safety inspections by the Nevada Transportation Department.

Christmas services

Bethany Baptist Church

Police Blotter

Dec. 9, 9:39 a.m.