Roundup: Boys tennis team seems unstoppable

Boulder City High School’s boys tennis team remains undefeated after picking up victories over Chaparral, Silverado and Mojave.

Businesses define economy

What kinds of businesses do we want to encourage in Boulder City? What kinds of jobs do we want for our workers? Let’s split this into two parts: the economic value of various types of businesses, and the problem with job supply and demand in Boulder City.

All should contribute to welfare of those on Earth

Put your money where your mouth is. Talk is cheap. Money talks. These words make me sick. Is everything about money and the power that goes with it?

Purple Heart Parking

World War II veteran William Dunsmore was on hand Monday to unveil a parking spot at City Hall that is now reserved for Purple Heart recipients. Dunsmore, who has a Purple Heart, was in the first wave of soldiers to reach the Normandy beaches on D-Day. He lives at the Nevada State Veterans Home.

Seen on Scene: At Boulder City Chautauqua

Chautauqua scholar Doug Mishler, right, visits with Jim Amstutz and Linda Faiss, who hosted a special event Friday at their home to meet the University of Nevada, Reno professor. Mishler appeared as Gen. John J. Pershing and President Theodore Roosevelt the following day.

Weekend’s Best Bets, Sept. 20

1 THIS IS YOUR LAND: Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday by visiting the nearest location: Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Admission to the park will be free, though fees for lake use and camping will not be waived. The day is designated for people to enjoy public lands and to promote their conservation.

News Briefs, Sept. 20

Justice of peace candidate pays property taxes

Trauma may cause multiple issues

At some point in our lives, most of us will live through a terrifying event. It could be a car accident, natural disaster, medical emergency, fire or perhaps a trauma inflicted by another person in the form of assault, abuse, combat or being robbed. Trauma can also come from seeing another person be seriously hurt or killed, or learning about something awful that happened to a person we love. Whatever the source, trauma leaves its imprint on the brain.

Police Blotter, Sept. 20

Sept. 11, 2:01 a.m.

Community Briefs, Sept. 20

Concert to feature performances by solo artists

Senior Center, Sept. 20

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.

New planning commissioner named

Boulder City has a new planning commissioner after City Council appointed the newest member during its meeting Tuesday.

Judge dismisses protester’s claims against city

A U.S. District Court judge recently determined that a former resident’s constitutional rights were not violated and dismissed claims against Boulder City in a case involving a protest of an official police activity.

Alpaca store closes

Alpaca Imports at 1603 Boulder City Parkway has closed.

Add some spice to your life

The seasons are changing. You can feel it in the air. There is a definite chill, which always accompanies its presence.

Eagles football team takes control over Pahrump

Boulder City High School’s football team is officially on a winning streak after defeating Pahrump Valley 32-28 on Friday.

Boys tennis team remains undefeated

Undefeated as the halfway mark of the season nears, Boulder City High School’s boys tennis program picked up a pair of league victories for a 9-0 record.

Roundup: Girls tennis team’s win streak continues

Boulder City High School’s girls tennis team won its recent matches, defeating Valley on Sept. 5 and Del Sol on Sept. 6.

Home Matters: Routine maintenance, leak detectors reduce flooding woes

In a Boulder City Review Police Blotter last month, it was logged that “someone had a broken water valve in the kitchen that was flooding the house.” It reminded me of a plumbing calamity my aunt experienced. While she was out at the market, her washing machine hose burst, sending water shooting out from behind it. (FYI, even though your washer is “off,” the supply hoses are always under pressure.)

Kershaw-Ryan resembles private estate

Kershaw-Ryan State Park in Lincoln County, just 3 miles south of Caliente, Nevada, is like visiting a private estate with its lush vegetation, manicured lawns, rose gardens, deciduous trees, canyon grapes and wading pool all well-watered from one of the nine natural springs.

Something must be done to stop DUIs

Two adults are killed when an impaired driver speeding on Interstate 11 rear-ends their sedan parked on the shoulder. A small child and two others are hospitalized.

Clements was role model for all

As we mourn the passing of local activist Tom Clements and celebrate his life, I want to share a few of my own treasured memories of Clements. On their face, these experiences might seem routine and insignificant. But I think they reveal a great deal about the kind of person Clements always strove to be. They also highlight some key characteristics that we would all be wise to emulate in our interactions with others.

Chaplin’s heritage seen in ‘Zhivago’

MGM Studios’ 1965 British-made “Doctor Zhivago” has an amazing tie to Boulder City. “Doctor Zhivago” is one of three Throwback Thursday movie recommendations for today.

St. Judes aims to help sex trafficking victims

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children is holding a neighborhood meeting next week to discuss expanding its Boulder City campus to help victims of sex trafficking.

Parade kicks off homecoming activities

Boulder City High School’s homecoming activities will begin today with an evening parade downtown.

Library teaches the art of ‘Adulting’

A casual conversation among staff members about what they would have liked to have known before they moved out of their parents’ house has led to a new series of classes at Boulder City Library.

Seen on Scene: At the Soggy Doggy

Cheree Brennan/Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department