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Garvin names to dean’s list at Montana university

Clinton Garvin of Boulder City has been named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Great Falls in Montana. To earn the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

MacBride promoted to lieutenant colonel in Army

Robin MacBride, a 1992 graduate of Boulder City High School and lifelong Boulder City resident, was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Army.

He served 16 years on active duty and is currently an active reservist, working for I Corps and 104th Training Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. His work involves partnering active-duty units with National Guard and Reserve units for training and support and developing partnerships for any contingencies that might arise across the globe. He said his parents, Mac and Karin MacBride of Boulder City, have been a major part of his success and his ability to serve, as well as his wife, Vanessa, especially during his three deployments, which totaled three years.

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Teamwork stressed for BC’s public schools

When walking into the Boulder City High School cafeteria last Wednesday, it was almost like stepping back in time nearly 100 years.

Giving back

Saturday evening, Calvary Chapel Boulder City hosted a back-to-school event at Veterans Memorial Park. There, free school supplies and clothing were given out to families. In addition, toys were raffled off, there were free hamburgers, live music and an appearance by the Boulder City Fire Department. Pastor Jason King said he was very happy with the turnout and wished to thank all of those who donated to the event.

Boulder Theatre to open its doors to events

Whether as a location for builders of Hoover Dam to escape the heat, a place to see movies with families, friends or a date, or a venue to enjoy ballet performances, the Boulder Theatre has been a favorite local historical landmark for nearly a century.

City not moving forward with motel district

It appears that everyone is on the same page in that they want to see motels in Boulder City retain their historic charm.

Ho(t), ho(t), ho(t)

It was Christmas in July Saturday as those seeking a little holiday cheer filled the basement of the Masonic Temple. The Boulder City Community Club and the Boulder City History and Arts Foundation co-hosted the event, which included a visit from Santa and the Grinch and Christmas music by Patrick Mahoney and Maire Egan on fiddle. More than a dozen gift baskets were donated by local residents and merchants as raffle prizes, while the food was also free thanks to donations. Proceeds were split between to the two hosting organizations.

City to appeal BLM’s data center plan

In a unanimous vote, the Boulder City Council voted to appeal the Trump administration’s unpopular approval of a data center that shut the public out.

Search continues for store tenant

It’s been a year since a trio of local business owners and friends purchased the former Central Market with a plan of bringing a second grocery store to Boulder City.