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Alumni events, marriage and a real Nazi
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Las Vegas Veterans’ Memorial to Boulder City?
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Is the grass always greener?
By Boulder City Review
September 27, 2018 - 10:12 am
 

Town hall on water answered many questions, appreciated

On the evening of Sept. 12, members of the Regatta Pointe Landscape Committee attended a town hall meeting presented by Peggy Leavitt, Boulder City Council member. This meeting was a discussion of our water situation in Southern Nevada. The information presented was so helpful in planning our near as well as future projects in our homeowners association.

When I read of the water shortage declaration possible in 2020, I panicked as we still maintain a good amount of turf throughout our campus. My fear was put to rest as John Entsminger presented a program that answered so many questions.

A sincere thank you to the Senior Center of Boulder City for hosting this town hall (complete with snacks and drinks), to John Entsminger accompanied by many other officials who work diligently to plan the efficient use of water for Southern Nevada. Lastly, to Councilwoman Peggy Leavitt for organizing this town hall, Mayor Rod Woodbury, Al Noyola, as well as present and past council members who took the time out of their evening to attend.

Melanie Love

Residents prefer city’s unique, heritage, slow-growth policy

A response to Dale Napier’s op-ed regarding the state of Boulder City’s economy.

The city of Boulder City is both an anomaly and an anachronism. Situated in freewheeling Battle Born Nevada, the city has steadfastly eschewed quick and easy revenue schemes and sources. Our unique city of 16,000 has for decades rejected two of Nevada’s economic engines: gaming and uncontrolled growth. Hard liquor sales were not even permitted until 1969.

The city has a controlled growth ordinance, passed specifically to forestall rampant residential development as is found in the Las Vegas Valley. A recent mild attempt to modify this ordinance was soundly defeated by a two-to-one margin. A recent modest land sale also met with vocal opposition.

As a candidate for the City Council, I appeared before a union group to solicit their endorsement. As soon as I identified myself as being from Boulder City, I was lambasted with the unsolicited comment: “You people have your heads up your ass!” I left without the endorsement. I did not need help to see my way out.

Yes, we are an anomaly, an outlier community in Southern Nevada with our own unique and iconoclastic heritage. And, yes, we are perhaps out of step with the times. For the most part, we like it that way. This is why we live here.

These comments are mine and mine alone and made to encourage civil discussion. I am not speaking for any other member of the City Council or the city staff. The comments are not to be taken as a position of the city of Boulder City but solely as mine as an individual, not a public officer.

Warren Harhay

Professional, fun experience recommended for all

I would like to share my wonderful experience with two talented and delightful business owners in Boulder City. As one of the live auction winners during the 2018 Heart of the Community Gala, an annual fundraiser presented by the Boulder City Hospital Foundation, I recently collected on my auction package.

In need of new business cards for my company, BC Real Estate, I turned to the “Glamour Portrait Experience with Pamela Leon,” portrait artist and owner of 28 Sunflowers Photography in Boulder City, Additionally, the auction package included hair and makeup by Sarah Iwinkski, owner of Serenity Salon and Spa, also in Boulder City.

These amazing women provided me with an absolutely amazing experience, combining professionalism and fun. I highly recommend them.

Cokie Booth

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Alumni events, marriage and a real Nazi
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

Ron’s column from a few weeks ago inspired me to tell a story about a weird event from my past. Mine is not as exciting as his in that there is no wrestler named Silo Sam. But there is at least one Nazi. And, no, not the current “I disagree with your politics so you are a Nazi” version. An actual card-carrying member of the party.

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Las Vegas Veterans’ Memorial to Boulder City?

Veterans’ memorials can be found all over the Silver State. They are well deserved. They honor individuals who served the nation, and also commemorate battles and events regarding the many military anniversaries in Nevada.

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City manager bids fond farewell
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

I may be leaving Boulder City, but it was not an easy decision. From the first time I came in and met the staff and community leaders, I saw a city filled with people who truly care about where they live and work. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with some incredible people.

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Is the grass always greener?
Eric Lundgaard

Many people in the past played a golf game to cement a business deal, didn’t they? They also played golf to socialize. Has Boulder City recognized lessening play on golf courses? Or, from another perspective, what happens when million-dollar homes are placed around our open space golf course with views of the McCullough Mountains? Do fewer people play golf on the Boulder Creek golf course?

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Parting is such sweet sorrow
By Joe Hardy Boulder City Mayor

Shakespeare was the man when it came to comedy and tragedy. His ability to make people feel the intense emotions of the characters is still imitated today. The past few months have been filled with a bit of excited anticipation at City Hall as several longtime and high-level employees have found new roles in other acts. I’m here to borrow some Shakespearean lines, the first being from Ophelia, “We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” (Hamlet)

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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.