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.

News Briefs, Oct. 18

Information sought about empty vessel found on Lake Mead

Divided council delays creating utility advisory group

Emotions were high at City Hall during Tuesday’s City Council meeting as members tabled the creation a new utility advisory committee in a 3-2 vote and despite a wealth of public support for the proposal.

Ballot questions focus on financial issues

Boulder City residents will be asked to weigh in on several local issues at the polls Nov. 6, including whether the city should purchase a new fire engine, refinance its debt, restructure use of its enterprise fund and issue bonds to finance a major remodeling of the library.

Dwyer ready to retire

Boulder City’s longtime electrical utility administrator is retiring to spend more time with his family.

Newspapers integral part of community

It’s National Newspaper Week, a time to recognize the contributions newspapers make to the communities they serve.

Eagles win regional title

Boulder City High School’s boys tennis team won the regional championship for the second consecutive year and is heading to the 3A state tournament.

Girls tops at tournament

Traveling to San Diego, Boulder City High School girls volleyball team won the Division II championship in the FieldLevel Southern California Invitational.

Seen on Scene: At Art in the Park

Adar Bagus of Las Vegas looks at handmade hats during Art in the Park on Sunday. The annual event attracts thousands of people to Boulder City’s downtown parks and raises funds for Boulder City Hospital.

Entries sought for cookie contest

The holiday season is approaching, and the Boulder City Review plans to sweeten your celebrations.

Prepare home for coming cold weather

Although fall officially “fell” three weeks ago, our local weather ignored the calendar. After weeks of three-digit post-summer temperatures, we’re finally able to break out the fall wardrobe and enjoy a nip in the air.

Senate hearing brought circus back to town

Autumn has arrived and brings with it special events such as the Wurst Festival and Art in the Park. Likewise, in other parts of the world, similar events give folks escape from the insanity of everyday living.

Area’s haunting stillness charmed Wood

“Bride of the Monster” is a 1955 horror movie directed by the late, not-so-great, Ed Wood. As I noted in my previous column, my October Throwback Thursday movie recommendations are based on not only ties to Boulder City, but also ties to “Saturday Fright at the Movies” with Las Vegas icon Count Cool Rider (Danny Koker).

Question 3 would expose residents to higher electricity rates

There’s been a lot of attention lately across Nevada about Question 3, a constitutional amendment on our statewide ballot this November that would dismantle Nevada’s existing electricity system and replace it with a risky and costly system established by state politicians and the courts.

Senior Center, Oct. 11

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.

Community Briefs, Oct. 11

Methodist church brings back pumpkin patch for third year

Roundup: Golfers head into regional finals in second place

Boulder City High School girls golf team finished in second place after day one of the 3A Southern region tournament at Palms Golf Course in Mesquite, Nevada.