Holiday weekend shopping boosts local businesses

Thursday may be the official holiday, but the day after Thanksgiving has become notorious in its own right. Around the country thousands of shoppers will flock to lines, many forming before dawn, in search of the best Black Friday deals.

City officially accepts results of local ballot question

Boulder City Council officially and unanimously accepted the Nov. 8 election results of Boulder City Question 1 at a special public meeting on Nov. 16.

Correction

In an article in the Nov. 17 issue, Colorado River Coffee Roasters was inadvertently omitted from the list of donors who provided gifts to Lend A Hand of Boulder City’s volunteers at their annual dinner.

Vaccine best way to fight flu this season

Flu season is approaching. You can protect yourself and your family from the flu by getting a flu vaccine. It’s the first and most important step.

Understanding bias helps build relationships

It appears we are at a point in the evolution of our country where it is important to understand bias and how it manifests itself in the relationship between police and the community officers are sworn to protect.

Police Blotter

Nov. 15, 6:37 a.m.

Planners split on changes to land management plan

The Boulder City Planning Commission approved the zoning designations of three items on the land management plan at a meeting Wednesday night by a 4-3 vote.

Veterans honored at ceremony

Boulder City residents were among the thousands across the nation who lined up for parades, offered discounts at their businesses and offered thanks to those who put their lives on the line protecting our national interests on Veterans Day.

Lawsuit filed: Ex-tenants claim they were illegally evicted from trailer park

Current and former residents of the Boulder City Mobile Home Park on Nevada Highway filed a class action lawsuit Oct. 18 claiming that the owner and manager of the park intentionally committed harmful and negligent acts that caused the evictions of over 100 residents.

Lady Eagles reach goal with state tourney appearance

The Boulder City High School girls volleyball program closed out its season Friday at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno, losing to Northern Nevada challenger Truckee 3-0 in the 3A state semifinals.

Pappas named player of year

Boulder City High School tennis standout Andre Pappas was named 3A Sunrise League player of the year following his fourth-place finish during the 3A individual state championship.

City seeks to rezone Eldorado Valley land for solar leases

City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed master plan amendment and possible rezoning of land in Eldorado Valley during its Tuesday meeting at Boulder City Hall.

Go forward united as nation

It has now been nine days since the nation elected a new president. Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States.

Lake Mead cruise ends with citizenship

The United States is a nation of immigrants and for many people the sole reason for migrating to this country is the chance to become an American citizen. On Nov. 10, the National Park Service welcomed 23 new Americans during a naturalization cruise on Lake Mead.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1BEST THINGS: The Red Mountain Choir will usher in the holiday season just days before Thanksgiving as it presents “The Best Things” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St. The choir is conducted by Lisa Gillespie and features accompanist Ashley Peel. The group will be joined by select students from Martha P. King Elementary School, conducted by LaNette Coker. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for students and children; they are available for purchase at the Chamber of Commerce, 455 Nevada Way, as well as at the venue on the day of the show. For more information, call 702-293-5455 or visit www.redmountainmusicco.org/concerts.

Seen on Scene: At the Tricky Tray

Area residents gathered inside the gym at Boulder City High School for a chance to win gift baskets during the annual Tricky Tray fundraiser presented Nov. 9 by the Boulder City Community Education Advisory Board.

Lend A Hand recognizes volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any nonprofit and Lend A Hand of Boulder City thanked the 80 volunteers who help keep the organization running by throwing its 27th annual volunteer dinner at Railroad Pass on Nov. 10.

Students share visions of peace in posters

Garrett Junior High School students Brooke Baker and Samantha Bahd won first and second place, respectively, in the Boulder City Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Boulder City Lions Club.

Athlete of the Week

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

City Recreation

Softball leagues set to crown champs

Local Bowling Results

Boulder Bowl League High Scores as of Nov. 13

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

Republican women to hear doctor

Rules for home businesses should apply to all

Boulder City, like many other communities, has a provision for small-business owners to conduct work from their home addresses, and there are certain rules to carry out the day-to-day activities related to those businesses. What is not well-known by many small-business owners is how those businesses are managed.

Hope for better world needs a little help

“Hope needs some help.” I heard that sentence the other day from a talk show host. He added that he is always hopeful but not an optimist. His words got me to thinking.

Changing times requires change in thoughts

As a resident of Boulder City since 1965 I have seen our town evolve into a place that I will always call my hometown.

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