Letters to the editor

Youngsters’ manners speak highly of parents’ roles

Eagles’ football coach resigns

Boulder City High School varsity football coach Alex Kazel resigned this past week after seven years of leading the Eagles program.

Three file for vacant council seats

Voters will have a better idea of whom they can pick at the polls as time winds down for candidates to file for the upcoming City Council vacancies.

Buffett’s songs offer buffet of wisdom

The other night I was driving home and a song came on the radio that made me smile. It was “Come Monday” by Jimmy Buffett.

Schaper makes good on cleats for clubs trade

In the span of 20 years, Andy Schaper has gone from never having swung a golf club to being named the PGA’s 2014 Golf Professional of the Year for the Southern Nevada chapter.

Robins pleads not guilty to sledgehammer attacks

The Las Vegas man who police said attacked 10 people with a sledgehammer in October, including three in Boulder City, pleaded not guilty to the charges in District Court Jan. 29.

Homestead to host screening of Campbell documentary

The final ride of the “Rhinestone Cowboy,” Glen Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, will be told in a special presentation of the documentary “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me” Feb. 13 in the pavilion at Boulder Creek Golf Club, 1501 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Community Briefs

Bake sale, work day planned by See Spot Run

Temple Bar’s myriad amenities mostly undiscovered

Temple Bar is only an hour or so from Boulder City, yet somehow has remained underutilized, if not undiscovered, by most of the city’s outdoor lovers. That reason alone would recommend it as an especially relaxing getaway destination, but there are plenty of other reasons.

Lady Eagles focus on victories

The way Boulder City flag football coach Chris Morelli sees it, they are all too important to lose any one game.

Boys team positioned to advance to playoffs

Boulder City boys basketball coach John Balistere is happy with his team’s play in their past few games. It is defensive-minded team that has positioned itself to grab a playoff spot as the season winds down.

Rosy Celebration

Courtesy photo

Super Lego Competitors

courtesy University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

Wrestlers focus on regional tourney

Team Boulder coach Jim Cox on Tuesday announced his lineup of 18 wrestlers who will compete in the Division I-A Southern Region Tournament this weekend at the high school.

Grieving process same for all

In cultures throughout the world people perceive death in many forms and fashions. People at very young ages begin to learn the life process as a whole: the circle of life, which begins at conception and ends with death.

Police Blotter

Jan. 27, 7:50 a.m.

Larry Reid charged with DUI

Larry Reid, the brother of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was booked on charges of driving under the influence and battery on a protected person Monday, according to Boulder City Justice Court records.

BC’s Got Talent moves to March, auditions set

Auditions for the sixth annual BC’s Got Talent show will take place a month from Saturday as singers, dancers and other performers polish their skills with the hopes of making the cut for this year’s main event.

Gun safety issue draws fire

Mention the subject of gun safety in Nevada, and you’re bound to draw metaphorical fire from every angle.

Letters to the editor

Government responsible for many jobs, especially in Boulder City

Sandoval’s bluff on budget challenge answered

Do you know the most outrageous thing about Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s (R&R Partners) billion-dollar tax hike proposal?

Numerous organizations strive to help veterans

A website called 4vets.biz reports it helps veterans receive discounts from select local and national companies. The site lists businesses that voluntarily offer discounts and reduced fees.

News Briefs

Grace Christian Academy opens enrollment for 2015-16 school year

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.

Boys down most pins in playoffs’ opening round

The boys and girls bowling teams of Boulder City High School are both two matches away from claiming a state championship after they both defeated The Meadows in the first round of postseason play Jan. 28.

Journalists fail war on drugs — then and now

In 1979, the Nevada Legislature made medical use of marijuana legal in the state. Although little remembered today, this law was on the books until 1987. It was repealed after nationwide hysteria over drugs generated by President Ronald Reagan, other poorly informed politicians, and irresponsible media. Bad journalism is basic to bad policies.

Scratch House opens

The Scratch House Restaurant has opened its doors.

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