To mark his 85th birthday, Boulder City resident Lincoln White was prepared to jump out of an airplane. He went sky diving on his 75th birthday and had hoped to repeat the adventure, but was unable to keep his knees elevated for five seconds, a requirement of Skydive Las Vegas, which is based at the municipal airport in Boulder City. Instead, he watched as his grandchildren and friends went skydiving.
Last Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a stop in Boulder City at the home of Judy Hoskins during an invitation-only gathering to help promote his new book, “Young Man in a Hurry.” He appeared at an event later that night in Las Vegas.
The Clark County School District continues to struggle financially as the growth of the nation’s fifth-largest school district has slowed at the same time students and parents are finding alternative education options.
Some major changes are coming soon to the Boulder City Hospital.
Monday was the first opportunity for residents to file as candidates in this year’s Boulder City Council election.
It’s definitely not a request the city receives every day.
Editor’s Note: After the printing of this edition, Martha P. King Elementary received word from the school district that it won its budget appeal and that both the PE and music positions will not have to go part-time this fall.
The July 4 Damboree is not only one of the most popular parades in the state, it is a big part of Boulder City’s history.
Even though the closing date to run for Boulder City Council and mayor is still more than a month away, there will be familiar faces in the race.
