Commons’, Patton’s sacrifices honored

A Nevada assemblyman hopes a new designation for Interstate 11 can be used to honor two of Boulder City’s Purple Heart recipients.

Generosity complements determination

A generosity of spirit lingered in the air Saturday from sunrise to well past sunset.

Swimmers’ reign continues

Continuing their dominance over the 3A landscape, both Boulder City High School swim programs won the 3A Southern Region meet at UNLV on May 9, clinching state meet berths.

Eagles win region, head to state

Boulder City High School’s baseball team clinched a berth for its fifth consecutive 3A state tournament appearance, sweeping its way through the Southern Region tournament.

Candidates weigh in on staff levels, trust issues

Residents were able to hear from candidates vying for a city leadership spot about staff levels, growth and trust in government at a forum Monday evening.

Ignore lies, find truth; it matters

Someone says something. You disagree. You yell: “You don’t know what you’re talking about!” Now what?

Mental well-being must be addressed

We’re in the middle of an extremely exciting month. May is mental health awareness month, along with it being the end of another school year.

Roundup: Eagles fall short at state tourneys

Boulder City High School boys golf team came up a bit short and finished second in the 3A state meet at Genoa Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday, May 14.

News Briefs, May 16

Nonprofit status revoked

Teachers’ dedication merits praise

After being “recruited” to move to Boulder City a dozen years ago by Bob and Linda Faiss, one of the major reasons why my wife, Becky, and I made the decision to move was for the schools. And we’ve never regretted it. Our three children got remarkable educations that we don’t believe is possible in any other region of Clark County.

Weekend’s Best Bets, May 16

1 NORWEGIAN SPECIALTIES: Get a taste of Norway without a passport. Local members of the Sons of Norway will host a Syttende Mai celebration Friday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The event celebrates Norway’s constitution and includes a free-will grill, activities for children and parade that is expected to include a replica Viking ship. The event gets underway at 5 p.m., with the parade starting at 7 p.m.

 
Seen on Scene: At Historic Preservation Day

Mark Hall-Patton, left, administrator for the Clark County Museum system, is joined by Charlie Hauntz, center, a member of Boulder City’s Historic Preservation Committee, and Michael Mays, the city’s community development director, in the old airport hangar at what was once Bullock Field prior to Hall-Patton’s presentation about aviation.

Behind the Chalkboard: Julie Murray

Welcome to Behind the Chalkboard, which gives readers an inside look at the teachers in the community, why they do what they do and a glimpse of their lives outside of the classroom.

Give leftovers new life with easy technique

To keep our grocery budgets on track we need to consume all the food we purchase with as little waste as possible. This means eating leftovers. They’re a fact of life. However, serving the same thing a second time can feel a little boring. Sometimes it’s helpful to totally reinvent leftovers to make them more enticing.

City Recreation, May 16

Season begins with ceremony

Annual Spring Jam basketball tourney held

Garrett Junior High School held its 19th annual Spring Jam 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, May 11, at the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department’s new gymnasium.

Community Briefs, May 16

Shrine club selling Vidalia onions, sauces Friday

Sworn to Serve

Boulder City Police Chief Tim Shea, right, swears in new city marshal Michael Krause on Monday, May 13, at City Hall. Krause retired as a detective from the Dearborn Heights Police Department in Michigan. He will be working at the municipal courthouse and City Hall, as well as at other city events.

Calls from Social Security just a scam

There has been a significant uptick in fraud telephone calls from people claiming to represent the Social Security Administration. In them, unknown callers threaten victims that they face arrest or other legal action if they fail to call a provided phone number or press the number indicated in the message to address the issue.

Senior Center, May 16

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.

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