Who wins when the mob rules?

I have been a planning commissioner for more than 10 years. I am also an employee of RPS Homes. Last week’s planning commission meeting was, to date, the worst display of how the idea of mob mentality rules and how shortsighted the “mob” can be.

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.

Community Briefs

Sons of Norway to host Lutefisk dinner

Mayor to host cottage meetings to fight misinformation

A critical component of my 2016 Mayor’s Vision continues to be Crystal Clear Communication. At my State of the City address in January, I challenged our City Council and staff to keep finding better and better ways to tackle one of the most important and daunting tasks that every municipality faces. That task is keeping decision-makers and citizens informed and engaged with clear and accurate information. It’s essential that we make a continual and concerted effort to communicate more efficiently, effectively and proactively among ourselves and with you, our citizens, nonprofits and businesses.

Lady Eagles soar into playoffs

The Boulder City High School girls soccer program (6-8 overall, 4-6 conference) has qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2012, despite splitting their final two contests.

Governor catches eye of columnist

For 20 years, California’s Bakersfield Business Conference was a gem of a gathering in the Golden State, produced by the law firm of Borton Petrini LLP. Top business executives, American politicians, military spokesmen and veterans, plus world leaders, gave speeches at the all-day event on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield. I covered the event for its past six or seven years. When the two-decade anniversary was reached, the event was retired. Except the fans wouldn’t let it die.

Smith’s studious nature served him well

Retired Army Maj. Paul H. Smith was born in Boulder City and attended Boulder City High School. Some remember him as a studious young man who was often seen reading a book on the way to school and the eldest son of a large family.

Names in the News

Edlund named to dean’s list at Menlo College

Seen on Scene: At Family Fun Night

Sara Hoffman of Las Vegas has her face painted by Kristen Byers of Boulder City on Friday at Family Fun Night, hosted by the Senior Center of Boulder City.

Tricky Tray fundraiser seeking more participation

Tricky Tray is back, and this year the annual school fundraiser is looking for additional help from the community.

Volleyball team reaches semifinals

PAHRUMP — Swarming all over Cheyenne on Monday during the quarterfinals of the 3A Southern Region playoffs, the Boulder City girls volleyball squad seemed to have everything clicking during a rout of the Desert Shields, 25-14, 25-15 and 25-14.

City’s land management plan not immune to voters

At the Oct. 25 City Council meeting, Councilman Cam Walker and Mayor Rod Woodbury debated for almost two hours on the purpose of the land management plan.

Man killed by NHP previously arrested in Boulder City

An Arizona man shot and killed by the Nevada Highway Patrol in Henderson on Oct.19 after a carjacking was released a day earlier by Boulder City Police, according to multiple sources.

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