Hospital shop stocks healthy dose of gifts

There is a small room at Boulder City Hospital where you can find what you need for just about any situation. And you won’t need a prescription to get it.

New sign will welcome visitors to state

A new sign welcoming people to Nevada will be installed near Hoover Dam Bridge on northbound Interstate 11.

Driver in fatal crash ordered to court

A driver involved in a fatal crash on Boulder City Parkway in March is rejecting an offer to plead guilty to lesser charges in district court.

Hasselback technique makes humble squash a star

Do you want to give the inexpensive, unassuming butternut squash a sophisticated, glamorous makeover? Do this: Hasselback is a popular technique of preparing a potato or other similar vegetable by cutting a bit more than halfway through so that it looks like a fan. Then butter, herbs, spices, breadcrumbs and/or nuts are added between the slices and baked.

Behind the Chalkboard: Rebecca Balistere

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

Gift-giving angels sought for annual program

Emergency Aid of Boulder City is once again calling on the assistance of area angels to make the holiday season a bit brighter for the city’s needy children and senior citizens.

Police Blotter, Nov. 21

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Docile tarantulas just look scary

While driving or hiking some of our region’s back roads at this time of year, you might see a few tarantulas out and about. Whether you find them enchanting or are a complete arachnophobe, these eight-footed desert dwellers are interesting.

Letters to the Editor, Nov. 21

Thanks to Scouts, residents for food donations

Columnists sought: Share your opinion with us

Do you have a passion for words? A burning desire to see your name in print? An opinion worth sharing with others?

Seen on Scene: At the Pooch Parade

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

News Briefs, Nov. 21

Quarantine ends at corrals

Weekend’s Best Bets, Nov. 21

1 HIKE A CANYON: Join rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Saturday for a night hike through Owl Canyon. Learn about the night sky on the moderate 2.2-mile round-trip hike. It begins at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 702-293-8990 for more information or to make reservations.

Names in the News, Nov. 21

Stuart earns master’s degree

Community Briefs, Nov. 21

Craft sessions set at library

Senior Center, Nov. 21

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.

Scammers find new ways to trick people

Every week we receive calls about a new scam over the phone or internet. These are rarely “new” but refurbished oldies that are given a dust-up treatment and a few changes. I will spend the next few weeks examining them, in detail, so that you are prepared when you see or hear them. Be sure to pass the information on to your friends who may not have heard of them.

Council seat to be filled Monday

A replacement to the City Council seat vacated by the death of Councilman Warren Harhay will be appointed at a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in City Hall.

Police arrest 12, seize drugs in busts

Boulder City police helped arrest 12 suspects and seized almost 400 pounds of drugs in two different busts last week.

City boosts historic preservation

To help the city meet its historic preservation goals, City Council approved adding almost $60,000 to this fiscal year’s budget to hire a consultant during its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12.

 
Governor promises support for veterans

Veterans’ devotion to serve the nation while in uniform and when they return to civilian life was a recurring theme during ceremonies Monday to pay tribute to their efforts.

Time doesn’t dull veteran’s memories of war

The decades that have passed since Jerry Stewart wore a Navy uniform haven’t dulled the memories of what he saw during the Vietnam War. Some are so painful that just the thought of them brings tears to his eyes and makes it difficult for him to speak.

Girls keep eye on state title

Continuing to run the table, Boulder City High School girls volleyball team is making another run at the 3A state tournament title after defeating Moapa Valley 3-0 in the regional championship Saturday, Nov. 9.

Soccer team advances

Making its first state tournament appearance since 2011, Boulder City High School girls soccer team is ready to come away with a state title.

Volunteers ‘Lend A Hand’ as needed

“Just so there is somebody there to help — that’s my biggest goal,” said Shannon Eckman, executive director of Lend A Hand of Boulder City.

Count your blessings

C.S. Lewis said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”

Teen’s wish benefits the homeless

Every year, we can count on the seasons changing as we turn the calendar pages from January to December. And we know that the temperatures will get cooler as the year ends.

News Briefs, Nov. 14

Chamber to host event about clean energy

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