City unveils $203 million plan for improvements

City staff unveiled a tentative capital improvement plan for the next five fiscal years that includes approximately $33.9 million in projects for next year, including researching a new location for the police department.

Hitler costume creates controversy

A child who dressed as Adolf Hitler at Saturday’s, Oct. 13, Trunk or Treat event at Veterans’ Memorial Park created controversy that caused some attendees to leave the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce’s annual event early and sparked outrage on social media.

Replace hate inspired by costume with kindness

No issue is ever strictly black and white. Yes or no. For or against. Right or wrong. No matter the situation, there are always various shades of gray and about as many opinions as there are people — and sometimes more than that.

Lady Eagles state champs again

Battling back from a 14-stroke deficit after the first day of competition, Boulder City High School girls golf team captured the 3A state championship Tuesday at Schaffer’s Mill Golf Club in Truckee, California.

BC routs Rancho

Boulder City High School football players got a confidence boost Friday, Oct. 12, after routing Rancho 62-0.

Roundup: Eagles nab tennis titles

Host Boulder City High School crowned three tennis individual regional champions Friday, Oct. 12, capping off a grueling five-round 3A Southern Region tournament.

Country store returns with extended hours

Grace Community Church’s long-standing fundraiser in Boulder City, Country Store, takes place Friday and Saturday.

Perfect voter turnout would be paradise

The Declaration of Independence states: “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Powerful stuff.

Out of the closet: I am a journalist

When you look back on career choices and nonchoices, can you think of a pivotal moment that turned the choice for you? For instance, a dentist might say she was inspired by a dentist who got rid of the pain of her abscessed tooth as a child. My turning point came later in life. Though at the age of 12 I thought I would be either a nuclear physicist, computer scientist or mathematician, in the end I took a college degree in journalism.

Seen on Scene: At Trunk or Treat

The Hallam family came to the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 13. Amanda Hallam, right, said the boys wanted them all to dress as Mario video game characters, so she was Princess Daisy, Adam, left, was Bowser. Cameron, second from left, was Luigi, and Caden was Mario.

Community Briefs, Oct. 18

See Spot Run plans bake sale

Senior Center, Oct. 18

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.

Common to avoid things related to trauma

I continue my look into trauma and related responses and conditions with how people react to avoid things related to the trauma.

Weekend’s Best Bets, Oct. 18

1 SHOP, SHOP, SHOP: Grace Community Church’s fall favorite, Country Store, will be open Friday and Saturday featuring an assortment of items ranging from furniture to holiday decorations. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Items will be sorted into 16 departments. Proceeds benefit local charities and the church’s school, Grace Christian Academy.