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Grace Christian Academy honors academic achievements

Made From Scratch

Editor’s Note: This article is part of an occasional series showcasing new businesses in town.

Plan details tactics for Lake Mead wilderness

After nearly a decade of revisions and input from the public, the National Park Service completed its wilderness management plan for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Longtime CEO resigns from St. Jude’s Ranch

The longtime chief executive officer of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children resigned effective Thursday night, according to the organization’s national board.

Flight captures city league title after tough games

Flight Seeds2Success’s manager Rob Sandoval dominated the championship game much the way his team dominated the season, winning the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department’s men’s basketball league’s championship Feb. 24.

Obama resurrects death tax, targets family farmers

If there’s anything more quintessentially American than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet, it’s the American family farmer. Indeed, the American Gothic painting of a pitchfork-wielding farmer and his daughter is one of the most recognized works of art in all of American culture.

Roe earns national honor

Boulder City middle hitter Maggie Roe has been selected among the best freshman volleyball players in the nation by prepvolleyball.com.

Ex-principal inducted to hall of fame

Former Boulder City High School principal Bill Garis was inducted into the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Hall of Fame Feb. 26, joining the ranks of some of the state’s best athletes and administrators.

Letters to the editor

‘Bully board’ disregarding fair housing, disabilities acts

Plates were license to publicize Nevada

Last week, Richard Velotta wrote in the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the Nevada requirement for front vehicle plates. His article was prompted by a letter from a reader: “When I switched my truck over to Nevada license plates I was told that Nevada is a two-­plate state, one in front and one in the rear. After being here a couple of years now, I am noticing that a lot of cars only have the rear plate. Is this illegal or not?”

Titus addresses veterans’ transportation needs

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., recently held a veterans roundtable in Las Vegas to discuss happenings on Capitol Hill. She is on the House Veterans Committee, and is the ranking member on memorial services.

Police Blotter

Feb. 24, 5:06 p.m.

Scam artists pretend to represent IRS

Scam artists are calling and pretending to be Internal Revenue Service agents to obtain personal financial information. They may seek the information by demanding money or saying a taxpayer is due to receive a refund. The callers may alter their caller identification to reflect an IRS number, and they use false names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers.

Community Briefs

AAUW hosting leadership conference Saturday at hotel

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

Tribute for Amy Arnaz to be held Friday evening

Lake Mead’s level rises slightly

Lake Mead’s water level is the highest it’s been since last May. Still, officials are reluctant to embrace the good news for too long.

Council hears bypass updates

Boulder City residents will soon see construction being done around the Eldorado Mountains as the Interstate 11 project inches closer to groundbreaking.

Lady Eagles capture title

With just inches to go before Centennial quarterback Kiana Sai crossed the goal line, Boulder City defensive end Paige Buettner pulled the flag from her waist and it slowly fell to the ground.

Athletic director to retire

Athletic Director Regina Quintero will soon hang up her whistle after nearly 30 years at Boulder City High School.

Berkheimer wins state championship

Randall Berkheimer concluded his Boulder City High School bowling career with the title of Division I-A individual state champion Feb. 19.

Students to showcase talents at film awards

The red carpet will be rolled out next week when local high school students showcase their short films during the third annual Boulder City Movie Awards.

San Diego ideal for families, couples

With the Pacific Ocean, tons of sun, mild temperatures and an unlimited number of outdoor activities to take part in, San Diego makes an ideal destination for a short family trip. Or perhaps a romantic one.

Season’s rough end leads to early playoffs’ exit

The Boulder City girls basketball team’s season began with hopes of making a return to the state tournament for a third consecutive year, but instead it ended Feb. 18 with a quick exit from the playoffs in their first game.

Politicians should not make assumptions

Back in the 1970s there was a report that U.S. Rep. David Towell, who served one term as a Republican U.S. House member from Nevada, sent out a questionnaire on current issues and got one surprising result. In those days, the state had only one U.S. House member, so such a mailing went to every Nevada household.

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