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Letters to the Editor

January 25, 2024 - 5:28 pm
 

Unsightly drive

I am writing this letter to implore the Boulder City mayor and council to acknowledge the horrible and unsightly conditions of Eyesore Alley.

If you don’t know what I am referring to, then please take a trip down Nevada Way. There are vacant business buildings and apartments with code violations.

It’s a sad sight to behold and I hope that Boulder City can step up to rectify the issues that need to be addressed.

Susan Reams

Boulder City

New tree is needed

As residents of Boulder City for many years, my wife and I have lamented the sad excuse for a Christmas tree that represents this great little town. I am not surprised to hear that the tree that has been used is diseased and in need of replacement. It is about time that we had a real tree that is the right shape and size for all of us to enjoy. I hope that it will happen and be available for Christmas in 2024.

There is no logical or acceptable reason that a city planning to spend multi-millions on renewing their swimming pool cannot find the funds to replace the current abominable excuse for a Christmas tree with a properly shaped, large and healthy one.

If necessary, I am certain that the citizens of Boulder City would raise the funds privately, but we should not allow anything less than the best possible option to occur whatever it takes.

Dave Jacobson

Boulder City

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Me, my brother and Silo Sam
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Recently, I’ve been enjoying watching shows on A&E related to professional wrestling back in the earlier days, with profiles on wrestlers I grew up watching as well as classic rivalries.

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Let’s talk about the ‘D Word’
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

OK, as a starting point, I must note that it’s weird to think that I might be writing something that would put me in agreement with the Language Police.

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Make a new plan, Stan
Bu Rod Woodbury

A plan is a method for achieving a desirable objective. It’s a program of action, usually memorialized in writing. Plans start with goals and ideas. But ideas alone (even good ones) don’t constitute a plan.

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Time to recognize unsung heroes
By Tim Shea Boulder City Chief of Police

We have so many functions within the Boulder City Police Department, from school resource officers to road patrol to the detective bureau. The work that they do keeps Boulder City among the “Safest Cities in Nevada” (newhomesource.com, alarm.com) year after year. One unit is the backbone of our public safety response: Public Safety Dispatchers.

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Honoring National Public Health Week

In my eight decades of this amazing life, I have worn a great many hats: son, brother, father, major (USAF), grandfather, council member, state representative, state senator.

Shhhhh… Don’t tell anyone
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

So, there was this guy I used to know. And, yes, a million stories told in bars have started with that exact phrase.

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How my career has come full circle
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

This time next week it will have already been a year since I took over as editor of the Review.

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Housing opportunities many for veterans
By Chuck N. Baker

Veterans who buy real estate with what is known as a “VA loan” can get some real bargains.

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Rock, Roll ’n Stroll … senior style

This Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Senior Center of Boulder City is hosting its annual Rock, Roll and Stroll fundraiser at Gazebo Park behind City Hall and the Rec Center.