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Hunter Terry/Boulder City Review Norma Barth, a 43-year resident of Boulder City. "I'm thankful for God, my church, Faith Christian, and my family, most of whom live here in Boulder City."
Hunter Terry/Boulder City Review Alice Dodge Brumage, who, in 1933, moved to McKeeversville, an early settlement in the city. "I'm thankful for family and I'm thankful for having grown up and spent almost my entire life in Boulder City, except for a few years in Henderson during the war (World War II)."
Hunter Terry/Boulder City Review Sally and 7-year-old Jake Jacoby of Boulder City "I'm thankful for family and for having a home, as that was not always the case last year," Sally said. "I'm thankful for family, turkey and mom's new baby," said Jake, excited to meet his new sibling, due in April.
Hunter Terry/Boulder City Review Mike Derby of Boulder City "I'm thankful for my family, the help my mother has given me and to have another year of life."
Hunter Terry/Boulder City Review Guy Rainey of Boulder City "I'm thankful for the chance to visit my daughter in Las Vegas and see my only grandson, who's just 2 years old."
Hunter Terry/Boulder City Review Gabriela Rosas, left, of Henderson. "I'm thankful to live in such a cool diverse area, where we can drive just a short way and be somewhere as unique and beautiful as (Boulder City)." Diana Mendoza, right, of Henderson "I'm thankful to be with my daughter."
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November 23, 2016 - 1:46 pm
 

Thanksgiving has arrived and across the country families will sit down to enjoy the company of loved ones, as well as heaping portions of turkey, stuffing and potatoes.

As the holiday season is ushered in, and temperatures have finally dropped enough to justify bringing out the winter wardrobe, many people will be watching a full day of football or preparing for the busiest shopping weekend of the year. However, Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on the good things in life and how lucky many of us are to be able to enjoy such holiday feasts with family and friends.

In that spirit, we hit the streets and spoke to people around Boulder City to find out what they are thankful for this autumn.

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