News Briefs, May 24

City to take legal action to prevent employee harassment

Eagles fall short of state title

Boulder City High School baseball’s dominance over the 3A landscape has ended for now, finishing 0-2 in the 3A state tournament over the weekend.

Roundup: Lack of hits costly for softball team

Falling just short of capturing its first 3A state championship since 2010, Boulder City High School softball team ended its season with a 13-2 loss to Northern challenger Lowry in the losers bracket finals.

Seen on Scene: At the Heart of the Community

Jim and Kathy Calhoun of Boulder City were honored Saturday as recipients of the ninth annual Heart of the Community award presented by the Boulder City Hospital Foundation.

Student Samaritans

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Film’s wanderous nature has straight-forward message

“Tregin’ ” is a remarkable movie with an independent feel filmed at Hoover Dam. The movie debuted in 2006 and stars Sean Patrick Flaherty. “Tregin’ ” appealed to me, and is my Throwback Thursday recommendation because it’s a wonderful reflection of a personal journey.

Community Briefs, May 24

Library to kick off summer reading program with animals

Group aims to save two lives at same time

The names of veterans service organizations cover a large linguistic spectrum. Examples of well-known names are Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans.

Weekend’s Best Bets, May 24

1 THEY’RE SMOKIN’: More than 30 professional and amateur barbecue teams will converge on downtown Boulder City on Friday and Saturday for the Rotary Club of Boulder City’s 14th annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge. While the teams are preparing their entries, visitors can enjoy barbecue dishes from vendors, shopping and entertainment. Among the highlights are the rib-eating contest pitting Boulder City policemen against firemen, Best Dam Car Show and the KidsQue competition. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. Visit https://www.bestdambarbecue.com for more information.

Senior Center, May 24

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

Mental well-being as important as good physical health

Mental health plays an important role in your well-being. An estimated 19.6 percent of Americans 18 and older — about 1 in 5 adults — will experience a mental health problem this year.

Think zippers when it comes to merging

We seem to be getting a plethora of phone calls with adrenaline-soaked drivers having just survived, or anticipating the upcoming, merge zones in the Interstate 11 roadwork area. No matter where you drive in the summer months, you will all experience roadwork somewhere.

City Recreation, May 24

Youth baseball, softball seasons continue though mid-June

Seen on Scene: At the Sons of Norway Constitution Day Celebration

The Sons of Norway Constitution Day celebration at Bicentennial Park on May 17 featured the replica of a Viking ship in which people of all ages enjoyed dressing up, including, from left, Mariah Torgesen, Ella Morris, Spencer Torgesen and Callie Torgesen.

Historic Preservation Day

Attendees wait in line in hope of getting a ticket to tour the Six Companies Executive Lodge in Boulder City for Historic Preservation Day on Saturday. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power owns the historic building, which is not open to the public.

More of I-11 near town to open ahead of schedule

Motorists will be able to get from Henderson to Hoover Dam a little more quickly by late July, when more of Interstate 11 opens three months ahead of schedule, transportation officials said Monday.

Golf team best in the state

Boulder City High School claimed its first 3A state championship in 12 years after playing a perfect round of golf on day two of the tournament and earning a team score of 643.

Teacher positions not cut

Despite having to cut almost $50,000 from its budget, Boulder City High School will not have to cut any teacher positions.

Earn gas at the pass

Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino’s brand new travel center is now open.

Fourth trip to the championship in as many years

The Boulder City High School baseball team clinched its fourth consecutive 3A state tournament appearance after the Eagles 8-2 Southern Regional championship victory against Pahrump Valley on May 12.

Lady Eagles headed to state tournament as top seed

The Boulder City High School softball team recently won its first regional championship since 2012 and is headed for the state tournament after sweeping the 3A Southern Regional playoffs.

Swim team wins regional tournament

Swimming past the competition at UNLV on May 10, both Boulder City High School swim programs placed first at the 3A Southern Regional meet.

Preservation Day impresses city

The recent Historic Preservation Day in Boulder City went beyond the expectations of its organizers.

Love of city needs to be shared

The days are ticking by as Interstate 11 inches toward completion. By the end of the year, it will be open and thousands of cars will bypass Boulder City as they make their way to destinations north and south of the community.

History in full flower for local first-graders

Boulder City’s long-standing history with the hollyhock flower was recently honored at Andrew J. Mitchell Elementary School.

BCHS graduate giving back

A Boulder City native and 2013 Boulder City High School graduate is serving in Japan with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Pioneer.