Beware of ‘secret’ investigations
By Tina Ransom Boulder City Police

Boulder City Police are, once again, warning workers and residents of some pretty serious scams that are becoming more and more frequent. Please take an extra minute or two with your employees to warn them that at no time will a manager, district manager, corporate bookkeeper or anyone else call them on the phone during their work day and advise them of a super-secret investigation that involves them taking money from the business and giving it to a third party to catch someone in the act of some type of theft.

Up, Up and Away

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

They Gave Their All

Veterans and military personnel gathered Friday at the Nevada State Veterans Home for a solemn prisoner of war/missing in action table ceremony to pay tribute and honor those who served their country but have not returned home. Participants included, from left, Steve Andrascik, specialist fourth class; Gene Altobella, technical sergeant; Carolyn Whaley, airman second class; Felicia Tate, store keeper 2; Sgt. Gregory Evander; and Cpt. Richard Small. The ceremony, presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 36, and its auxiliary, recognized all service branches.

Rotary presents grants to teachers
By Hali Bernstein Saylor Boulder City Review

At first glance, a whale, a kiln, sound equipment and books wouldn’t seem to have much in common. Yet all were in the same place, in a way, last week as teachers from local schools were presented with grants for special educational materials from the Rotary Club of Boulder City.

News Briefs

Man gets 34-85 years in sledgehammer attack

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 BEST DAM WURST: The 20th annual Wurstfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in Bicentennial Park. Alongside the Wurstfest, the Wurst Dam Car Show, featuring more than 100 classic cars, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. across Colorado Street in Wilbur Square Park. The events will include live music from Same Sex Mary and Tommy Rocker, as well as food trucks, a biergarten and kid’s zone play area. A returning highlight will be the live auction, past items up for bid have included vehicles, vacations and VIP packages. For more information, visit www.bcwurstfest.com.

Senator’s representative to aid residents with issues Tuesday
Senator’s representative to aid residents with issues Tuesday

Sen. Dean Heller’s regional representative, Bradley Sensibaugh, will visit Boulder City from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to help area residents with any issues they are having with federal government agencies.

Dam museum offers special pass to the past
By Max Lancaster Boulder City Review

The year is 1933, and visitors and prospective workers from all over the United States are looking to enter the settlement housing the men and women who are working on what was then called the Boulder Dam.

Council tables start to land sales to consider development, maintenance cost issues
By Max Lancaster Boulder City Review

Boulder City Council tabled a vote to begin looking at bidders willing to buy residential land near the Boulder Creek golf course and southeast side of Bristlecone Drive that is currently appraised for about $25 million, according to the city’s director of community development, Brok Armantrout.

Athlete of the Week

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

Who pays? Crash into statue raises questions about repairs
By Max Lancaster Boulder City Review

Three art statues on prominent Boulder City streets have been damaged in the past two weeks, leading some to ask how the city plans to pay for the repair of artwork for which it is financially responsible.

Library narrows field to two for director’s spot
By Max Lancaster Boulder City Review

The Boulder City Library’s six-month search for a new director is coming to an end as the board of trustees has narrowed its choice to two finalists.

Eagles football team falls to Pahrump 35-6
By Robert Vendettoli Boulder City Review

Boulder City High School’s 35-6 loss to Pahrump Valley in Friday night football didn’t reflect the team’s true progress, head coach Chris Morelli said.

Abundance of outdoor activities spill over at Big Bear Lake
By Deborah Wall Outdoors

A great fall getaway destination for those who love the outdoors is Big Bear Lake, California. Less than four hours from the Las Vegas area you could be hiking or mountain biking one of the trails in the San Bernardino National Forest, or out on the lake fishing, paddle boarding or kayaking.

Seen on Scene: At the Fall Family Festival and Custom Car and Rod Show
By Hunter Terry Boulder City Review

Keri Shuman brought her 5-year-old son, Jack, left, and daughter Meghan, 4, to the Fall Family Festival in downtown Boulder City on Saturday. The children were especially excited about the classic car show and the raffle prizes.

Seen on Scene: Pool party goes to the dogs
By Hunter Terry Boulder City Review

The Boulder City Pool hosted its second annual Soggy Doggy party Saturday as the municipal pool was opened for the enjoyment of man’s best friend on the last day of the summer season before closing for two weeks to clean and prepare for the fall.

Seen on Scene: At the Boulder City Chautauqua
By HALI BERNSTEIN SAYLOR BOULDER CITY REVIEW

“Great Showmen” was the theme for this year’s performances presented by Boulder City Chautauqua on Saturday at the historic Boulder Theatre.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 SWEET SOMMELIER: The American Association of University Women will host its semiannual wine and chocolate tasting from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St. Tickets are $10, and attendees will receive a souvenir Boulder Dam Hotel wine glass in addition to all the wine and chocolate they care to enjoy. All of the wines and chocolates are donated by members, so all of the proceeds will go toward scholarships for local women who are returning to college. To learn more, visit http://bouldercity-nv.aauw.net/tastings/.

Community Briefs

AAUW to host wine, chocolate tasting event Saturday night

City’s art deserves better caretaker
By Hali Bernstein Saylor Hali’s Comment

For the third time in as many weeks, one of the pieces of art in downtown Boulder City was damaged.

Lake, dam serve ‘Colossal’ bomb well
By Tanya Vece TBT with Tanya

During the late 1950s and early ’60s, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead served as the filming locations for two cult-favorite horror movies. “The Amazing Colossal Man” and “Scream of the Butterfly” were filmed less than 15 minutes from Boulder City, which served as a popular place for the respective film crews to stop, eat and gas up.

Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor

Slow growth will not inhibit prosperity

Community invited to honor first responders Saturday
By Hunter Terry Boulder City Review

Valarie Vanario’s husband is an officer for the Metropolitan Police Department in Las Vegas and for the past two years she has been part of hosting a day of appreciation for law enforcement officers across the valley. After seeing the success the event has had just a few miles away, Vanario decided to bring the concept home to Boulder City, where she and her family live.

News Briefs
News Briefs
By Max Lancaster Boulder City Review

City officials to receive performance reviews Tuesday

First responders always ready to help
By Tina Ransom Boulder City Police

First Responder Appreciation Day will be held Saturday at South Escalante Park in Boulder City. From the “first” first responders — dispatchers — to the “final” first responders — records clerks and fire clerical — first responders are present 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond and serve residents and visitors in Boulder City.

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