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Teen to compete for
American Miss pageant

Noel Shafer of Boulder City has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Nevada Pageant to be held July 14-16 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort in Summerlin.

The 13-year-old will vie against girls ranging in age from 13 to 15 for the junior teen title. Winner of the crown will receive a $1,000 cash award and the opportunity to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California.

Noel, the daughter of Joe and Diane Letwinch, will compete in four categories: formal wear modeling, personal introduction, interview and community service project. She enjoys gymnastics and swimming as well as reading, music, movies and spending time with friends.

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Shakespeare returns to BC

This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.

Council receives update on pool

The Boulder City Council received an update last week on the new community pool and were shown renderings of what the new facility may look like and a possible completion date.

Newsom stops in BC

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.

CCSD looks at consolidations

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.

Council incumbents plan to seek re-election

Monday was the first opportunity for residents to file as candidates in this year’s Boulder City Council election.

Protecting student programs at King

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.