Senators propose expansion of I-11

Interstate 11 has yet to break ground, but that hasn’t stopped four U.S. senators from trying to expand it with the hope of creating more international trade.

Meals on Wheels feeds the soul

Put quite simply, the Meals on Wheels program is “a real life saver.”

Movies in the park canceled — for now

The free movies in the park series presented by Boulder City Chamber of Commerce has been canceled for now because the portable screen was damaged during last year’s Trunk or Treat celebration.

Suspect expected to plead guilty

The man who police say robbed a Boulder City bank March 5 is expected to plead guilty to one count of robbery with a deadly weapon.

Annual egg hunt to be held Saturday

Children, grab your baskets and head to Wilbur Square Park on Saturday for the 61st annual Easter Egg Hunt.

City aims to expand solar lease program

During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, members took the first step in designating an additional 1,110 acres for future solar leases in Eldorado Valley.

Aficionados of beer to gather at festival

The Boulder City Beerfest returns for its third annual celebration Saturday at Wilbur Square Park.

Triple jump lets Fenyves soar

Alexis Fenyves has wanted to fly since she was a youngster. That is the reason she choose to compete in the triple jump and be a part of the Boulder City girls track and field team.

Eagles overcome rough start to top Dragons

The Boulder City Eagles are now on a six-game winning streak, as the Boulder City Eagles defeated Virgin Valley 12-1 Tuesday afternoon and used a late-game rally to fuel a 17-4 victory over Del Sol on Friday.

Community Briefs

Retired Public Employees’ monthly meeting to be held today

Athlete of the week

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

Sports Briefs

Morelli tabbed as new varsity football coach

Off-road adventure leads to old military outpost

Many of the treasures that the 1.6 million-acre Mojave National Preserve offers can only be found by traveling many miles on remote gravel roads. One such destination is in the extreme eastern region of the park at Fort Piute.

Softball team’s toughest challenges lie ahead

The game was closer than expected through three innings as the Lady Eagles softball team led Virgin Valley 2-0. The Lady Bulldogs are 1-15. But the Boulder City hitters came to life in the fourth and fifth innings, scoring four runs in each inning.

Rushworth surpasses expectations at wrestling match

Boulder City High junior Tyler Rushworth was hoping just to place in the top three against what he thought was a competitive field in the USA Wrestling Nevada high school Greco-Roman freestyle and folkstyle wrestling championships. He never expected to win one event, let alone to sweep unbeaten through both.

Return to the Renaissance

Sir Robert, a jouster in Knights of Mayhem, gives a yellow rose to 4-year-old Adalyn Gee Saturday at the Boulder City Renaissance Faire held at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Gee’s father, Nathaniel Gee, looks on with a smile.

Letter to the editor

High school’s robotics team appreciates community’s support

Correction

Corrections

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.

Police Blotter

March 17, 11:03 a.m.

Horseman’s trial postponed until June

The trial for a Boulder City man facing multiple counts of sexual assault has been postponed until June.

Historic theater provided comfort then, culture now

The Boulder Theatre opened in 1932 with 550 seats and the only air conditioning in Boulder City. Earl Brothers, who owned and operated the theater, ran movies 24 hours a day to accommodate all shifts of the hot and exhausted workers building Boulder Dam.

Lottery proposals wind up ‘screwing the poor’

“There’s a correlation between those who play the lottery and income,” Nevada economist Thomas Cargill said in 2005. “You know, the lottery is a regressive tax on people who are not very good at math. I saw that on a bumper sticker in California.”

Call 211 for valuable community resources

I hope everyone is having a great week. The general public believes our job here is mostly negative but I have found that it is much more positive. Most of our “problems” are simple fixes (with a little common sense), and I continue to marvel at the sparkle of most of my human counterparts.

Former teacher, legislator offered valuable life lessons

If ever a man appeared to have prepared himself for the flak and sucker punches found in Nevada’s legislative and university politics, it was Jack Lund Schofield.

State’s budget, tax hike unacceptable, need do-over

I remember a time back in the sixth grade when I turned in a book report. Mr. Levanis reviewed it, handed it back to me and said, “This isn’t acceptable. Go back and do it over.”

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