Childhood memories inspire man to pen novel

Boulder City resident Steve Osborne remembers his time as a young man living in southern Ohio, and the memories of his friends and family are so vivid that he felt inspired to write a book about them.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK: Halloween comes early this year as Trunk or Treat returns Saturday to Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd. The annual event brings hundreds of families together, with costumed kids in search of candy and decorated trunks with unique themes. There will activities, including knocker ball, human foosball, a rock wall and a bounce house. Trunk or Treat begins at 5 p.m., and there will be a costume contest and awards for the best trunk at 6 p.m. Parking opens at 3:30 p.m., and there is a $10 entry fee per car. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2eLa67N.

Mayor cited for unwillful ethics violation: agreement sets up class for city officials

Boulder City Mayor Rod Woodbury agreed to take a government ethics class with other city officials after the Nevada Commission on Ethics agreed during a meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning that Woodbury had committed an unwillful and unsubstantial ethics violation.

Passage of ballot question could help city become debt free

On Election Day local voters will choose if Boulder City officials can use money from a specific fund to accelerate payments on the city’s last remaining debt.

Sports roundup: Runners step up during first postseason test

Claiming second-place finishes each at Saturday’s Sunrise division finals, the boys and girls Boulder City High School cross-country programs stepped up their performances during their first postseason test.

Woman claims police invaded her privacy, looked through bedroom window

A local resident is demanding a change in Boulder City police procedure after an officer walked into her backyard without a search warrant and looked through her window as she was emerging from the shower, according to her lawyer.

Boys in running for state tennis team title

The Boulder City High School boys tennis program will be in search of their first 3A state championship since 1977 when it faces Northern Nevada challenger South Tahoe today in the state semifinals at the Reno Tennis Center.

Golfer Potter wins state title; helps Lady Eagles to second-place finish

Boulder City High School star golfer junior Lani Potter won the state’s individual title, ending a six-year drought, helping her teammates to a second-place finish against Northern Nevada challenger Elko during the state championships played Monday and Tuesday at Ruby View Golf Course in Elko, Nevada.

Chamber of commerce gives out awards

A living game of Clue highlighted Saturday’s annual awards and installation presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce at the Elaine K. Smith Center.

Tortoise keeps students at King Elementary company

On a breezy Monday morning, Sara Carroll, a third-grade teacher at King Elementary School is trying to feed Daisy, a 25-year-old desert tortoise with a habitat at the elementary school.

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 seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Community Briefs

Library activities to celebrate Halloween, clubs to meet

Trunk or Treat returns Saturday

Halloween is just a little more than a week away, but for hundreds of local residents, the costume and candy festivities will begin Saturday as the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce presents the fifth annual Trunk or Treat in Veterans’ Memorial Park.

Country Store opens Friday

Boulder City is a popular destination for pickers and value shoppers all year long thanks to the array of antique shops, but this weekend Grace Community Church will take center stage of the vintage scene as it hosts the 69th annual Country Store.

Police Blotter

Oct. 11, 8:14 a.m.

Details critical when calling officers

Here are some things to keep in mind when calling us about an incident: Where did it happen? When did it happen? What happened? Who are you? (include a callback number) Details: Be as brief as you can be.

Athlete of the Week

Each week the coaches at Boulder City High School nominate an athlete to spotlight for contributions made to his or her team. This week’s honoree is senior Camilla Sartor, who runs on the varsity cross-country team. Sartor has been a key member of the team, consistently improving her times at each race, according to coaches Canaan Petersen and Staci Selinger. She won the team’s home weekday meet Sept. 14 and was the first-place finisher in the region at the Spartan Invite on Oct. 1. An exchange student from Italy, she is the daughter of Stefano Sartor and Mara Benedetti; her host parents are Troy and Staci Selinger.

Perfect Pumpkin Picking

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Local Bowling Results

Boulder Bowl League High Scores as of Oct. 16

Consider the facts before voting

Kick him when he’s down. Shoot the families. Those people are criminals. Beat the crap out of them. You eat like a pig and you’re fat. I know more than anyone about everything.

Libraries keep dreams, options, literacy alive

Do you remember your first visit to your local library? I do. Growing up in post-war England was tough. School-leaving age was 15, many kids had jobs at 13 and 14 and it was not considered cool to be smart. The library provided an outlet and an escape from the mundane expectations of society and supplemented a rather basic education.

Letter to the Editor

Dog walkers should show more respect

Sports Brief

Pumpkinman Triathlon in town Saturday

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