Togetherness brings success to Lady Eagles

The theme for the Boulder City girls basketball team this season has been “together.”

Drama, horror, romance on tap at film festival

The 10th annual Dam Short Film Festival began Wednesday at the Boulder Theatre, offering a record 171 short films playing over five days, as well as film-related events around town. The Boulder City Review compiled a list of recommended films and events, based on the festival website and our experiences at past festivals.

Letters to the editor

CVS commended for ban of tobacco products

Saving a few minutes is not worth the risk

Stop! You move too fast. I’d like to write about speed and time saved. Hold on, by no means am I a scholar mathematician. I hope your thinking caps are on.

Honor Flight recognizes U.S. veterans’ service

World War II ended nearly 70 years ago and the number of veterans who served during the war is dwindling.

Police blotter

Feb. 5, 8:25 a.m.

Boat best way to explore Topock Gorge

While the Havasu National Wildlife refuge protects 30 miles of the Colorado River, 20 remarkable miles of that flow through one of the few natural stretches remaining of the lower Colorado: Topock Gorge. Exploring it is a wonderful one-day adventure if you have any boating skills.

Visitors ‘see’ beauty of city’s art

It was a day just like many others in downtown Boulder City. Walking the streets were visitors who were admiring the pieces of art that dot the streetscapes.

Elusive beaver strays far from Lake Mead

Travel through Nevada long enough, and you’ll see some remarkable things.

Woman receives 60 days for role in burglaries

A local woman was sentenced to 60 days in Clark County Detention Center Tuesday for her involvement in several burglaries.

Residents recall Temple’s visit to city’s school

Former child star Shirley Temple Black died Monday at age 85, at her Woodside, Calif., home, but the memory of her 1938 visit to Boulder City lives on with those who were there.

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.

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