Behind the Chalkboard, April 25

For nearly a decade, Dr. Christina Vela has not only been the CEO of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children but often a pseudo-mom to many boys and girls who have call the Ranch home. This has come by way of offering a sympathetic ear, the proverbial shoulder to cry on or being their biggest cheerleader.

This past school year, discussion among many parents of school-aged children, as well as teachers and administrators, was what may come of talk of school consolidation.

As a way to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, Calvary Chapel of Boulder City will be hosting an event to do just that.

A judge dismissed five charges against ex-Boulder City coach Frank Mariani, who still faces 10 counts alleging misconduct involving minors.

The Boulder City Hospital last week received a pleasant surprise. Actually, more than 2.6 million surprises to be exact.

In a win for city officials and environmentalists, an administrative judge agreed to prevent a Texas-based developer from building a data center on federal land — for now.

Art in the Park is arguably Boulder City’s biggest event of the year. And with any event of its size comes an opportunity for unscrupulous behavior.

Last Friday night, dozens of local business owners filled the Elaine K. Smith building.

For more than 20 years, the pavilion at Boulder Creek Golf Course has hosted state of the city addresses, galas, weddings, fundraising events and class reunions.