Haley’s music is out of this world

Boulder City High School alumni Zac Haley and his band, Bazooka Zoo, have created a new, groovy genre of music they refer to as “space rock.”

Birthday surprise fires up 4-year-old

Tony Klein-Lora received an extra special surprise for his 4th birthday last week.

Tourney shows promise of young runners

Boulder City’s Sierra Selinger finished third among 87 runners Oct. 14 at the annual Freshman/Sophomore Cross-Country Invitational.

Community Briefs

Chamber sponsoring free shred day today

Parents’ lessons linger for generations

This summer my 16-year-old son began his first job as a courtesy clerk at Vons. As we walked to the car on his first day, I took out my phone, programmed the camera setting, and implored him to turn around so that I could take his picture. He sighed exaggeratedly, tried to refuse, and informed me that it wasn’t a big deal. I told him it would mean something to him one day, to see his first day of work captured on film, and he pondered my suggestion.

Zombie invasion

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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.

Bowling Results

Here are the scores and standings for the leagues as of the first week of October:

Police Blotter

Oct. 14, 10:22 a.m.

There’s no question, vote no on Question 2

In an editorial voicing support for Question 2, the Las Vegas Review-Journal began: “If voters approve Question 2 on this fall’s ballot, they will not increase taxes on Nevada’s mining industry.”

Skeletal remains found at Lakes Mead, Mohave

Skeletal remains of two bodies were found at different locations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Saturday.

Formidable odds thwart frustrated secessionists

With the rapid approach of the 150th anniversary of Nevada’s statehood, this might be an awkward time to ask the question. But here goes:

Panic spreads faster than risks to health

In the 1980s a new disease arrived in the United States. Journalism basically ignored it because here it initially affected mostly gays. When there was news coverage of it at all, it was described with terms like “gay cancer” or “gay plague,” which indicated how ignorant most reporters were. The disease did not affect only gays, nor did it originate with them.

Letters to the editor

New pool would be better use of capital funds

News Briefs

Attorney general candidate Laxalt to be at event

Pneumonia can be deadly, especially for seniors

When considering major threats and complications to your health, pneumonia most likely does not immediately come to mind. Pneumonia can strike independently, typically during the winter or flu season; however, it is more likely to occur as a complication of another illness, often times, the flu. Pneumonia also can be a complication of other illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or even alcoholism and is the fifth leading cause of death for older Americans.

Be alert, careful to avoid scams

The information superhighway is a magnificent conduit for knowledge and exploitation. Anything in its purest form is usually a good thing. However, in our modern world of malevolent behavior, sometimes good intent is lacking.

NDOT to hold public information meeting about bypass

The Nevada Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, will hold an informational meeting for the Interstate 11 Boulder City bypass project from 4-7 pm. Tuesday at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St.

License plates, photo contest part of Nevada 150th celebration

Blue license plates with the “Battle Born” emblem seem to be a more common site in parking lots in Nevada these days. That’s no surprise to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, which is reporting nearly 11,000 sold since July 2013.

Hotel debt reduced

With its eye toward the future and its feet firmly planted in the past, the Boulder City Museum and Historical Association updated members on its financial health and progress on renovating its largest asset, the Boulder Dam Hotel, during its annual meeting Friday.

District funds high school improvements

The last time Boulder City High School had new classrooms was in 1948, just two years after Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo in Las Vegas.

Help needed to keep pageant alive

Boulder City is a town steeped in tradition. If you don’t believe me, just look at your calendar and see how many annual events there are — and that you look forward to every year.

Legacy of dam workers shared

As the sun began to set, the patio at the Boulder Dam Hotel began to fill for the annual 31ers dinner where nearly 50 guests came to celebrate the legacies of the men who built Hoover Dam.

Reid praises lake’s amenities

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid holds a dear place in his heart for Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Voters to determine fate of key state, county races

From determining who will serve as governor for the next four years to whether to amend the Nevada Constitution, voters will face a variety of issues and races Nov. 4.

Infrastructure upgrades seek voter approval

Two local ballot questions will cater to improving the city’s aging utility infrastructure as Boulder City residents vote in the upcoming election.

Baking puts busy teen at ease

Being young doesn’t necessarily mean life is always footloose and fancy free. Ask Breanne Harkins, who has a nonstop schedule full of studies, volunteering and sports.

Church graces community with annual Country Store

Members of Grace Community Church take the community part of its name to heart, especially when it comes to the annual Country Store, which opens its doors at 8 a.m. Friday.

Community Briefs

Elementary schools’ Fall Festival set for Friday

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