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It’s all about first impressions

When I was younger, my parents instilled in me the importance of making a good first impression. Look people in the eye. Make sure you give a firm handshake. Focus on what they are saying and don’t be distracted.

September offers something for everyone at Boulder City Library

As the heat finally comes down outside, inside the library we have cooked up some amazing events for this upcoming September that we’re excited to tell you all about. No matter what age our patrons are, we pride ourselves on having something for everyone, and our programming schedule for September is no exception.

Looking back on Sept. 11

In just over two weeks, the nation will honor the 25th anniversary of one of the worst days in the history of this country.

What is long-term care?

Long-term care refers to a range of services and support for people who need help with everyday activities over an extended period due to aging, chronic illness, disability, injury, or cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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Amargosa Opera House star takes stage Nov. 10

Entertainment history is filled with amazing comeback stories, but the return to the stage of Death Valley ballerina Marta Becket just might top them all.

It’s time to abolish gun-free zones

Exactly how many more innocent, unarmed teachers and students need to be slaughtered on a school campus before people get angry enough to demand that the Nevada Legislature abolish these absolutely insane gun-free zones?

Remember this number

When some deputy district attorney wants to taint the jury pool against someone suspected of defrauding worker’s injury insurance and so he invites a television station to come along to shoot footage when they are observing the suspect loading some furniture into a truck, it can be very easy to believe that such fraud is rampant.

Letters to Editor

Boulder City residents exemplify kindness

How fit are you?

Are you fit? Fitness can be defined in many ways, but chances are you thought of the answer the moment you saw the question.

Keeping campaign promises could be disastrous

Last week 20 Washoe County residents filed a new political party for the state — the Nevada Constitution Party.

Wake up, America! It’s the spending, stupid

So when all was said and done, the government reopened, Democrats got the gold mine, Gumby Republicans got egg on their face, and conservatives got the shaft. The more things change …

Letters to the Editor

Missing automatic weapon is a serious matter

Pack rat’s memories going into museum

I recently spent part of a perfectly good Saturday in a futile effort to thin my ever-expanding collection of documents, stories and personal memorabilia.

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A game for Grayson

Years from now, the coaches and players on the Boulder City High School varsity football team won’t remember the score of last Friday’s home game. They won’t remember how many yards they ran for or the number of tackles they tallied.