Know what to consider before voting

Three candidates for mayor, eight for City Council could be a bit much for some to handle. Nobody in town knows all of these people. How on Earth do you decide and make a choice that you will be happy about over the coming four years? No, I’m not going to wade into political waters and tell you who to vote for, or even who I plan to vote for. But I do want to take a shot at answering my own question: “How on Earth do you decide?”

Local fishermen fare well at bass tourney

A duo from Boulder City High School took the top prize at a recent fishing tournament on Lake Mead.

Barbecue to benefit Patton foundation

A local nonprofit is still raising money to honor its namesake and war hero Shane Patton with a statue and has once again partnered with the That Others May Live Foundation of Las Vegas for a fundraiser this weekend.

News Briefs, March 7

Local vandalism under investigation by police

Special Recognition

The Clark County Commission honors Boulder City High School’s boys tennis team on Tuesday with a proclamation for winning the state championship, March 5, 2019.

Weekend’s Best Bets, March 7

1 AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Join the Mardi Crawl, also known as the Best Dam Wine Walk, on Saturday evening. Visit more than 20 area businesses while sampling an assortment of beverages during the event, presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Check-in is from 4-6:30 p.m. at Daisies in the Desert, 402 Nevada Way. The wine walk continues until 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, with a $5 discount if you have a glass from a previous wine walk. Call the chamber at 702-293-2034 for more information.

Senior Center, March 7

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.

Parents should monitor children’s app use

I would like to forward on information that every parent should be aware of with regard to juvenile safety online and the various apps available to them that may pose risk to their safety.

Good hygiene, vaccine protect against hepatitis

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. In rare cases, hepatitis A can cause liver failure and death.