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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 22

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Alumni events, marriage and a real Nazi
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February 21, 2018 - 3:14 pm
 

Belief in God, values needed

I am sickened by another horrible tragedy in this wonderful country. I know the outrage has already started. Ban guns.

I have a little different take on these assaults against all of us. I believe when we removed God from most aspects of society and are labeled some kind of nut for speaking about how you love the Lord was when our problems became most profound.

The vocal minority is allowed to shout and physically assault anyone who disagrees with them. This includes university campuses and other conservative groups. Parents and teachers cannot discipline children without being afraid of losing their jobs or having their children ridiculed, or being labeled a racist of some sort.

Until some parents figure out that their children need to come first and begin instilling some Christian values in them, we are in a world of hurt. This country was founded on Judeo-Christian values, and we have lost so much when we diminished these values.

Norma Barth

Use city funds to aid residents

(Regarding) the letter addressing and giving a point of view on the security, which doesn’t seem like enough security, I would like to hear the comparison of Boulder City’s security and Las Vegas, Henderson or other places of size in Nevada. We probably could use more men in cars in the evenings than the middle of the day to give a ticket or so.

There is no doubt that security is an expensive venture for our community. Like all businesses, if we don’t have enough money or income to perform or provide all the necessary service or quality of work, we need to make a change. We can’t cut the best of our business to accommodate (the costs) …

This last letter thought we should not have other facilities for the kids’ swimming pool. I assume he also meant playgrounds (and) athletic parks, even though we have one of the best swim teams in the state …

We have to be in full support of our kids and parents that live here, stay here and maybe work here to provide more for the … retirees. They already have the best hang out for the retirees … : the senior center with inexpensive meals.

We can raise our prices again, (but) should we raise our prices when the victims are not making necessary changes to assist in their well-being. Taking the keys from their cars (and) keeping their houses locked up will certainly help but also being aware will really help …

As suggested, buy an alarm system, cameras, dogs and other means to keep you safe. We sure can’t penalize the entire community for a few. … request more visitation of the police, watch out for each other in the area; some communities have people donate some time to make rounds. There are a lot of things that can be done and not take (funds away) from Boulder City residents or our children.

Charles “Pepper” Coombes

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Alumni events, marriage and a real Nazi
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

Ron’s column from a few weeks ago inspired me to tell a story about a weird event from my past. Mine is not as exciting as his in that there is no wrestler named Silo Sam. But there is at least one Nazi. And, no, not the current “I disagree with your politics so you are a Nazi” version. An actual card-carrying member of the party.

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Las Vegas Veterans’ Memorial to Boulder City?

Veterans’ memorials can be found all over the Silver State. They are well deserved. They honor individuals who served the nation, and also commemorate battles and events regarding the many military anniversaries in Nevada.

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City manager bids fond farewell
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

I may be leaving Boulder City, but it was not an easy decision. From the first time I came in and met the staff and community leaders, I saw a city filled with people who truly care about where they live and work. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with some incredible people.

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Is the grass always greener?
Eric Lundgaard

Many people in the past played a golf game to cement a business deal, didn’t they? They also played golf to socialize. Has Boulder City recognized lessening play on golf courses? Or, from another perspective, what happens when million-dollar homes are placed around our open space golf course with views of the McCullough Mountains? Do fewer people play golf on the Boulder Creek golf course?

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Parting is such sweet sorrow
By Joe Hardy Boulder City Mayor

Shakespeare was the man when it came to comedy and tragedy. His ability to make people feel the intense emotions of the characters is still imitated today. The past few months have been filled with a bit of excited anticipation at City Hall as several longtime and high-level employees have found new roles in other acts. I’m here to borrow some Shakespearean lines, the first being from Ophelia, “We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” (Hamlet)

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Me, my brother and Silo Sam
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Recently, I’ve been enjoying watching shows on A&E related to professional wrestling back in the earlier days, with profiles on wrestlers I grew up watching as well as classic rivalries.

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Let’s talk about the ‘D Word’
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

OK, as a starting point, I must note that it’s weird to think that I might be writing something that would put me in agreement with the Language Police.

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Make a new plan, Stan
Bu Rod Woodbury

A plan is a method for achieving a desirable objective. It’s a program of action, usually memorialized in writing. Plans start with goals and ideas. But ideas alone (even good ones) don’t constitute a plan.

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Time to recognize unsung heroes
By Tim Shea Boulder City Chief of Police

We have so many functions within the Boulder City Police Department, from school resource officers to road patrol to the detective bureau. The work that they do keeps Boulder City among the “Safest Cities in Nevada” (newhomesource.com, alarm.com) year after year. One unit is the backbone of our public safety response: Public Safety Dispatchers.

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Honoring National Public Health Week

In my eight decades of this amazing life, I have worn a great many hats: son, brother, father, major (USAF), grandfather, council member, state representative, state senator.