New roof for filtration plant donated

The historic old water filtration plant on Railroad Avenue is getting a new roof at no cost to the city, courtesy of a Boulder City resident.

Vote creates new utilities department

Boulder City is changing its city code to create a new utilities department. City Council unanimously approved the change at its meeting Tuesday, July 10.

Strategic plan update to hone city’s goals

The city is updating its strategic plan and hopes to have it completed by the end of the year.

Man gets additional six months, therapy for killing rabbits

Boulder City’s justice of the peace has finished sentencing a former resident who pleaded no contest to two charges of animal cruelty after killing several rabbits in Bootleg Canyon Park.

BCHS coach Dosch dies

Paul Dosch, Boulder City High School’s girls varsity basketball coach, died Saturday, July 7, at the age of 46 after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.

Wins keep coming for summer baseball players

Carrying a 3-3 tie into the bottom of the eighth inning, slugger Caleb Brown hit a game-winning RBI single to center field to lead the Southern Nevada Eagles 14U past 4A Foothill affiliate Southern Nevada Falcons 4-3 at Whalen Field on July 6 in the Connie Mack summer baseball league.

Stooges’ ‘Pigskins’ spotlights city

In 1934, Columbia Pictures put a short film out titled “Three Little Pigskins.” The film, which was 20 minutes long, was one of the 190 films that Columbia Pictures backed starring The Three Stooges. “The Little Pigskins” was shot in Boulder City. Local resident Shirl Naegle was able to provide me with a publicity still from the film taken outside of what is now Milo’s Cellar.

Letters to the Editor, July 12

Pros, cons of Question 3 to be presented at meeting tonight

Lake Mead to mark 70th anniversary of B-29 crash with program

For 70 years, a B-29 Superfortress bomber has rested peacefully in 100-plus-feet-deep water in Lake Mead. With the exception of a few visits by research team members and qualified divers, the plane has remained unseen by the public.

Boulder’s Best: Great places to escape the heat

With the summer temperatures rising above 100 degrees, chances are you’re looking for a place to cool off. Fortunately, there are plenty of spots in town, some even educational, allowing children and adults alike the opportunity to learn new things while taking a break from the heat.

Hair common culprit for clogged drains

This past July Fourth week I had my large and lively family stay with me for our annual summer reunion here in Southern Nevada. In and out of the pool, lake and river each day, we went through more showers, towels and wash loads than I could count.

Aerie Support

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

Roundup: Little League All-Stars head to championship

Boulder City Little League Junior All-Stars won their first two games of the Division II district tournament, placing them in the championship game tonight, July 12.

Weekend’s Best Bets, July 12

1 TAKE A DIP: You can cool off, have fun and get some exercise at the same time at the Boulder City Municipal Pool. Open swim is 1-5 p.m. daily, with adult lap time 6-9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon and 6-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Family swim time is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $2 for people 17 and younger and $3 for those 18 and older. The pool is at 861 Avenue B. For more information, call the pool at 702-293-9286.

Community Briefs, July 12

Energy choice initiative topic for Democratic Club

Senior Center, July 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.

News Brief, July 12

Teenager dies in swimming incident at Lake Mohave

Notify police, creditors immediately after loss

What to do if your purse or wallet is lost: File a police report in the city where your wallet was lost or stolen, and keep a copy of a police report.

Sports Briefs, July 19

City offers basketball camp