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Seen on Scene: At National Night Out

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Eight-year-old Adras Tambakis, center, and his brother Michael, 7, get a ride on stretcher from Canyon District Ranger Chris Cassling, right, and Mead District Ranger Ryan McCrea at Boulder City’s National Night Out on Tuesday at Veterans’ Memorial Park.

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Boulder City residents and guests fill Veterans’ Memorial Park on Tuesday for National Night Out, where they had the opportunity to meet with local first responders and learn more about what they do.

Boulder City Police officer Dave Krumm throws a first-inning pitch at the annual National Night Out softball game Tuesday at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Boulder City. The fire and police department team triumphed over the Boulder City High School alumni with a score of 19-18.

Jace Chatwin tries out a helicopter at National Night Out on Tuesday at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Boulder City.

Boulder City Animal Control officer Brendan Hanson and animal control Supervisor Ann Inabnitt enjoy the shade during Boulder City’s National Night Out on Tuesday at Veterans’ Memorial Park.

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Boulder City residents and guests fill Veterans’ Memorial Park on Tuesday for National Night Out.

By Celia Shortt Goodyear

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