Revised budget remains in flux

The first revision of the city’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year budget is almost $200,000 more, but that number is expected to decrease as city staff finalizes the numbers for projected expenses.

Utility advisory panel established

Boulder City’s long-awaited utility advisory committee is now a reality as City Council officially established it during its meeting Tuesday, April 9.

Wrong-way driver killed, blamed for I-11 crash

Interstate 11’s third fatal accident occurred earlier this week and was caused by a driver going the wrong on the highway.

Garden rewards bountiful

Sunday is National Gardening Day, but for me, every day is gardening day.

BCHS bounces back after loss

Following their first league loss to Moapa Valley on April 4, Boulder City High School baseball bounced back efficiently against 4A Bonanza with a 12-2 victory on Monday, April 8.

Eagles avenge season-opening loss

Changing the course of its season in a matter of weeks, Boulder City High School boys volleyball team picked up a monumental 3-1 victory over Somerset Academy Sky Pointe on Monday, April 8.

Roundup: Girls come close, but fall to rivals

Boulder City High School’s softball team dropped a pair of games this week, falling to 10-14 on the season.

News Briefs, April 11

Police: ‘No foul play’ regarding human remains found at wash

Patton, foundation ensure strong nation

I encourage everyone to attend the Shane Patton Foundation pub crawl this Saturday at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery, 1224 Arizona St., to perpetuate the legacy and to honor the memory of Navy SEAL Shane Patton.

Hopper’s intensity on screen matched off-screen lifestyle

Dennis Hopper has many ties to Las Vegas and at least two ties to Boulder City. Back in August 2016, I wrote about how Hopper helped actress and model Lauren Hutton after a motorcycle accident in 2000 near the Hoover Dam while the pair were on their way through Boulder City to the Guggenheim Museum inside The Venetian.

Health care forum designed for seniors

Residents in Boulder City will have an opportunity to learn about different senior health care and housing options at a free forum at the library.

Everyone should visit Grand Canyon

Visiting Arizona’s Grand Canyon is either on your bucket list already, or ought to be. If you choose to visit its popular South Rim, the best times to do it fall within the next two months. Weather is usually ideal for sightseeing and hiking, as daily high temperatures will often be in the 60s and 70s.

Readings, music to highlight Easter sunrise service

Those in Boulder City can start their Easter celebrations early that morning at the annual Easter Sunrise celebration at Hemenway Valley Park.

Consider counterpoints of countertops

Home remodeling ramps up in springtime, and since kitchens are the single most popular room to renovate, it’s time to counterpoint countertops.

Hummus simple, inexpensive to make at home

This recipe makes the creamiest, fluffiest and velvety hummus ever. In my humble opinion, this tops any grocery store hummus. But because I cheat, you can make this, easily and inexpensively, anytime.

Wine, shoe event to benefit St. Jude’s

The third annual Wine Women & Shoes event will raise funds for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children while honoring Boulder City resident and philanthropist Linda Faiss.

Weekend’s Best Bets, April 11

1 ART ABOUNDS: Works by Sharon Menary of the Nevada Watercolor Society, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will be among the wares of more than 80 artists from throughout the Southwest exhibiting their works at the Spring Fine Art & Craft Show presented by the nonprofit Boulder City Art Guild. The 34th annual event will be presented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. In addition to arts and crafts, there will be food vendors and a raffle to raise money for the guild’s scholarship fund. Admission is free. Visit http://www.bouldercityartguild.com for details.

Senior Center, April 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.

Drivers urged to be cautious in road work zones

As part of Nevada Department of Transportation’s observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which continues through Friday, April 12, drivers are being encouraged to be more cautious on roadways where there is construction.