Critical thinking essential in today’s world

We like to think that we are savvy, critical thinkers, but are we, really? I used to think that I was until I took a course in critical thinking and realized that I was missing many steps in the process.

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.

News Briefs

Ferraro’s legacy honored, flags to fly at half-staff

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 TALENT SHOWCASE: Boulder City residents will share their talents through song and music during the annual event in the amphitheater outside the Boulder City Library. The show starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. Bring chairs and a picnic. Admission is free. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Visit www.bcsgottalent.com for more information.

Names in the News

Local actors featured in ‘Carrie the Musical’

Various agencies help in times of emergency

Last week, I discussed how to help out neighbors in times of crisis and this week will be an expansion on that theme.

Police Blotter

May 9, 4:11 p.m.

Dam to be lit blue to promote lung cancer awareness

Tonight the public can witness something new: the Hoover Dam turning turquoise to help promote the fight against lung cancer.

Council gives townhome project OK to move forward

The townhome project on Nevada Highway is moving forward, as City Council members approved its tentative map during their meeting Tuesday.

Armantrout reassigned to special projects coordinator

Brok Armantrout is no longer Boulder City’s community development director. He was moved to the new position of special projects coordinator.

Eagles advance in playoffs after defeating Desert Pines 12-0

Boulder City High School’s baseball program wasted no time Tuesday against Desert Pines in the opening round of the 3A postseason, routing the Jaguars 12-0.

Get informed before casting ballot

By now it should come as no surprise to anyone that an election is just around the corner.

War of words flares in Arizona over Lake Mead water

Officials in Arizona have reached an impasse on a multistate agreement aimed at storing more Colorado River water in Lake Mead, but Southern Nevada Water Authority chief John Entsminger said he is confident the deal will still get done.

Dillinger’s annual block party set for Saturday

The sixth annual Dillinger Block Party is on Saturday, and its organizer is anticipating it will be bigger than ever.

Community Briefs

Democratic party officials to speak tonight at library

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 BLOCK PARTY: The Dillinger’s sixth annual event kicks off at 4 p.m. Saturday on Arizona Street in front of the restaurant. The festivities will include contests such as best dog, Teenie Weenie Hot Dog eating and beer drinking; vendors; food trucks and entertainment. This year’s lineup includes The Junkyard Dogs, a local band that has been performing for more than 30 years, opening for musicians such as Blue Oyster Cult and Jim Messina; Lenguas Largas out of Tucson, Arizona; Sandy Nelson; Sam Sex Mary and The Dirty Hooks. There will be a raffle, with proceeds benefiting the Shane Patton Scholarship Foundation. Visit www.thedillinger.com for more information.

Roundup: Golfers end season undefeated in league play

Wrapping up its regular season with an undefeated record in league play, Boulder City High School’s golf program is primed for state contention.

Lone Pine conjures images of old West

One of the best weekend getaways our region affords is to Lone Pine, California. It’s uncrowded — a small town of about 2,000 people — and lies in Owens Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevadas’ spectacular eastern slope. The area is rich in camping, hiking and fishing opportunities, and has the distinction of being the location where many popular films were shot. Even the four-hour plus drive there can be fun, for much of it is via uncrowded highways through open and attractive country.

Sanford places third in gymnastics championship

Breann Sanford, a junior at Boulder City High School, recently placed third in the all-around competition in the Senior 8 division of the 2017 Women’s Junior Olympic Level 9 Western Championships in Boise, Idaho.

Historic preservation focus of workshop

The Boulder City Historic Committee and the Boulder City History and Arts Foundation are holding their annual historic preservation workshop on Saturday.

Senior Center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Neighbors often first source of help in emergencies

Are you prepared for an emergency? Last week I discussed the need for a business plan so this week I will cover how to learn how to help your neighbors in times of crisis.

Police Blotter

May 2, 2:13 p.m.

Ballot question might bring right amount of growth

Question No. 1 is coming: Are you ready? Many may try to frame the outcome from one extreme to another, so may I be the first to say, if ballot Question No. 1 passes, we will not grow like Las Vegas, and if it doesn’t pass, we will not turn into Radiator Springs prior to Lighting McQueen saving it.

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