Access to Lake Mead’s water gets deep

No one needs to remind local residents that they live in the middle of a desert or that for the past 17 years Southern Nevada has experienced a severe drought. Anyone who has journeyed to Lake Mead has seen the prominent “bathtub ring” showing how much the water level has fallen.

Court minutes show judge’s confusion in crosswalk case

A District Court judge’s statement about his ruling that the city vindictively prosecuted a former resident appears to show his decision was released to one of the attorneys before it was formally announced and filed. Additionally, court minutes show his confusion about the case.

Schaper awarded contracts for city’s golf courses

Boulder City is consolidating the management for its two golf courses, unanimously approved a contract allowing Schaper Golf Corp. to oversee both properties.

Global warming a problem for all

Two days after Thanksgiving, I was still wearing shorts and flip flops. You can’t tell me there’s no such thing as global warming.

Police Blotter, Nov. 29

Nov. 20, 8:45 a.m.

City welcomes utilities director

Boulder City has hired its new utilities director, and his goal is to help make the town more sustainable.

Eagles open season with win

Boulder City High School boys basketball team opened its season Tuesday with a 50-39 road victory against 4A Basic, despite not playing up to its regular standards.

Repeat regional honors for tennis star, coach

Olivia Mikkelson, Boulder City High School’s star girls tennis player, was named the 3A Southern Region player of the year after winning her second consecutive individual tennis title. Coach Rachelle Huxford, who led the boys team to its second consecutive team title, was named 3A Southern Region coach of the year.

Roundup: Lady Eagles look for first win

Boulder City High School girls basketball team suffered a 45-41 road defeat to 4A Basic in its season opener Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Business Beat: Holiday shoppers flock to ‘small businesses’

After stuffing themselves on Thanksgiving and hitting Black Friday sales, Southern Nevadans strongly supported Boulder City businesses on Small Business Saturday.

Community Briefs, Nov. 29

Library sets book club meeting, decor swap

Senior Center, Nov. 29

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.

Weekend’s Best Bets, Nov. 29

1 LIGHT IT UP: Brighten your holiday season with lights as they are switched on for the first time Friday night at Dale Ryan and Dyanah Musgrave’s Christmas house at 1525 Fifth St. and the city’s official Christmas tree in Frank Crowe Park, 537 Nevada Way. Lights at the house on Fifth Street will be turned on at 5 p.m. and Jingle Cat, Santa and Mrs. Claus will preside over the festivities at the park at 6 p.m.

News Brief, Nov. 29

Resident honored by cancer group

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Celia Shortt Goodyear Boulder City Review

Quit smoking to reduce risk of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Every year in this country, more than 200,000 cases are diagnosed, and about 150,000 people die of lung cancer. In the United States, about 7,300 people who never smoked die from lung cancer due to secondhand smoke exposure every year.

Locks, alarms help keep home safe

In addition to being aware of what is going on in your community, citizens can keep the following suggestions in mind to help maintain their safety at home.

Stay safe while using an ATM

ATM Selection considerations: The law sets minimum standards for lighting and procedures for evaluating the safety of ATMs, and it requires notices to users outlining basic safety precautions for using them.

Fluffy cookie recipe ties for first in BCR’s contest

Boulder City resident Wendy Krumm tied for first place in this year’s Boulder City Review Christmas Cookie Contest with her fluffy Christmas tree cookies.

New city position to be link for businesses

Boulder City’s new economic development coordinator is committed to customer service and is looking forward to working with the small businesses in town.

Hardy has new role, same motivation

A longtime Nevada State Senator from Boulder City is starting a new leadership role within the state’s government.

Commission against using dry lake bed for solar development

Boulder City’s Planning Commission is not recommending that a portion of the dry lake bed be used for solar development, as it would be detrimental to the recreational opportunities there.

News Briefs, Nov. 22.

Police Department swears in first city marshal

City, county need new deal on municipal judge

Boulder City and Mesquite risk losing their only municipal judges in January unless city officials hastily strike a deal with the Clark County Commission.

City’s holiday celebrations are sense-sational

There are days when I wish the newspaper was more than just a flat piece of paper printed primarily in black and white. Though colorful pictures do help, today is one of those days when it would be great to offer news in a way that affected all of your senses.

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