Lady Eagles charge ahead after tough loss

Boulder City High School softball team members reclaimed their composure Monday with a 14-8 rout of rival Virgin Valley, after falling to rival Moapa Valley 5-2 on Friday, April 6.

Roundup: Swimmers, golfers remain tops in league

Swimming at Heritage Park on Saturday, both Boulder City High School swim programs were dominant against 4A opponent Las Vegas.

Kodachrome’s colorful landscape picturesque

If you plan on a spring outing to Southern Utah, especially along Scenic Byway 12 to Bryce Canyon National Park or the Escalante area, an easy yet rewarding side trip is Kodachrome Basin State Park.

Sworn to Serve

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

Filters help keep allergy season out of home

Over the Easter weekend I watched Cecil B. DeMille’s classic “The Ten Commandments.” In the dramatic scene when Moses receives the tablets, it reminded me that while Mount Sinai had a burning bush, Boulder City has smoking trees. OK, maybe not actually smoking, but the mulberry trees here sure look like they are when releasing pollen.

Rumors made headlines for Harlow

Actress Jean Harlow has two very prominent ties to Boulder City. While the actress’s life was short-lived — she died at the age of 26 from cerebral edema, a complication of kidney failure — she lived loudly.

Letters to the Editor

All efforts to ensure Sunrise celebration’s success appreciated

News Briefs, April 12

Neighborhood watch meeting scheduled for April 19

Keen observation helps ensure safety

More this week on personal safety and some things to watch out for.

Tools for the Future

Boulder City High School

Senior Center, April 12

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.

Weekend’s Best Bets, April 12

1 HOWDY PARTNER: Grab your best western duds for Saturday’s Best Dam Wine Walk, which will have a western theme. Check-in is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Christian Academy, 512 California Ave., and the walk continues to 8 p.m. at more than 20 locations downtown. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 a couple.

Coyle steps up to give Lady Eagles softball team win

Playing hero when Boulder City High School softball team needed it most, senior Summer Coyle propelled the Lady Eagles past rival Pahrump Valley on the road 3-1 Tuesday afternoon.

City ponders fate of historic water filtration plant

The possible sale of a historic property in Boulder City has residents and City Council members expressing a desire to keep the parcel and buildings on it under city ownership.

Official Welcome

City staff welcomed new City Manager Al Noyola at a reception on Tuesday from left EMS Coordinator Jim Kindel, Noyola, and Boulder City Division Chief Chuck Gebhart.

Art Center receives ceramics kiln as gift

Boulder City’s Art Center has a new kiln, courtesy of the Boulder City Art Guild.

City will consider hiring new auditor

Boulder City is in the process of getting a new auditor, as the audit review committee is recommending City Council approve an agreement with HintonBurdick CPAs & Advisors.

Eagles let win slip away

Experiencing mixed emotions Tuesday in their game against rival Pahrump Valley, Boulder City High School’s baseball team ended with an 11-11 tie because of time restrictions.

Positives of reality better than scary maybes

Sadly, at least for the time being, this will be my last article. I have loved writing for the Boulder City Review and enjoy the opportunity to be a voice within our amazing town.

City’s contributions felt nationwide

Sometimes Boulder City is perceived as a sleepy, no-growth, do-little community by our friends in Southern Nevada and Carson City. Not infrequently, they discount our contributions.

Story Tellers Corner: Tale of town’s first residents told

There is no shortage of literature about the construction of Hoover Dam, but little has been written about the people who actually built the dam. Until now.

Roundup: Three named to All-State flag football team

Three star players from Boulder City High School’s flag football team were singled out for Class 3A All-State team honors.

New Americans

More than 20 of the United States’ newest citizens celebrate with U.S. District Judge Peggy Leen and representatives of the National Park Service after being sworn in at the Hoover Dam. The citizens represent the countries of Ethiopia, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, Poland, South Korea and Spain.

Inspirational Service

Val Olsen/Boulder City Review