City lands new community development director; Mays starts working Sept. 18

Michael Mays of Woodridge, Illinois, has been hired as Boulder City’s new community development director. Currently a department head for the village of Woodridge, he will begin his new job Monday, Sept. 18.

Council to interview top four candidates for city attorney Wednesday

Boulder City is one step closer to having a new city attorney as the City Council approved a new employment agreement and will be conducting interviews next week with the finalists for the position.

Lake Mead could be answer to many questions

Recently, I had the opportunity visit Grand Canyon National Park. As expected, the views were breathtaking and awe inspiring.

Eagles unable to stop Mustangs

Boulder City High School’s Eagles suffered a surprising 34-17 homecoming loss to 2A power Needles, being outworked by their opponent, according to football coach Chris Morelli.

Honey named interim finance director

Boulder City has appointed its longtime chief accountant, Doug Honey, as the acting finance director for the city.

Centers job is finding other jobs

Boulder City residents who need help finding a job or figuring out the next step in their careers have a new resource in town available to them.

Unfavorable labels don’t justify attacks

A Royal Air Force officer yelled, “What have you bloody Americans done to the English language?” It was the late ’80s and I was working with my allied counterparts at SHAPE, Belgium, three stories below ground level inside a blast-hardened bunker. The TV was constantly tuned to CNN because of our real-world mission. A commentator had butchered a word and my British counterpart was expressing his frustration.

Music plays loud role in community

Less than a month ago I was at the opening of The Tap enjoying a bouquet of independent music. As I sat on the patio, I watched droves of people arrive at the parking lot’s entrance smiling and pointing at the temporary stage. Boulder City’s skyline had temporarily been lit up by waving searchlights, and the city’s usually quiet 1950s charm changed its tune as Bad Moon Booking showcased a hodgepodge of musical talent.

Friendly competition keeps girls sharp on golf course

Claiming its second consecutive 3A Sunrise League victory, Boulder City High School’s girls golf team is on a roll behind one of the deepest rosters in Southern Nevada.

Blythe Intaglios’s size most impressive

Located near the lower Colorado River in eastern California, the Blythe Intaglios are giant designs, man-made long ago by engraving, tamping or scraping away the desert pavement, thus exposing the lighter gravel or soils beneath.

City Recreation

Softball, volleyball leagues begin; late Dan McMahon honored

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

Democratic club to host candidate, picnic in park

Letters to the Editor

Store helpful for those with limited incomes

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 LIVING HISTORY: Join Chautauqua scholars Brian Kral and Doug Mishler as they present historical theatrical performances as billionaire Howard Hughes and war correspondent Ernie Pyle, respectively, on Saturday. Boulder City Chautauqua will present “Rule Breakers and Headline Makers” at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the Boulder Theatre, 1225 Arizona St. The performances will include a musical prelude by pianist Charlie Shaffer and will be moderated by Michael Green, an associate professor of history at UNLV. Tickets are $15 per performance. Call 702-293-0833 or visit www.bcchautauqua.org for more information.

News Briefs

Attorney files amended complaint against city

Get to know those who serve

We would like to invite you to join us for the second annual Hero &First Responder Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in and around the Bicentennial Park gazebo. This is a good chance for you to meet and become familiar with your local law enforcement officers.

Police Blotter

Sept. 5, 2:56 p.m.