“The city held rates as low as it could for as long as it could.”
Opinion
My favorite memories as a Boy Scout and church youth group leader always seem to center on community service opportunities.
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.
There is just something about the beginning of a new school year.
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.
In 1975, actors Gene Hackman and Candice Bergen came through Boulder City to film a Western movie titled “Bite the Bullet.” A Columbia Pictures film, “Bite the Bullet” is the true story of 700-mile, cross-country horse race.
On April 12, 2015, officers arrested Freddie Gray, who sustained injuries during the arrest and transport that would lead to his death. That incident sparked a debate in this nation in regards to race, power, restraint and how we handle/treat the men and women we give additional power to in hopes they will protect us.
In early January, the Department of Veterans Affairs held its quarterly town hall meeting and resource fair at its Southern Nevada Healthcare System facility in North Las Vegas. Some 50 government and community organizations came together to provide information for veterans, family members and caregivers.
One of William Shakespeare’s most recognizable lines comes from “Hamlet.” After spotting the ghost of the dead king, an officer of the palace guard remarks, “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”
This Sunday is the first anniversary of the Women’s March. Don’t fret, I’m not writing a commercial. I’m looking at a very abbreviated history of individuals coming together to make a statement.
Reality TV and Boulder City are starting to become a common thing. Recently, the HGTV show “Flip or Flop Vegas” filmed in our quaint town, with an episode promised to air this upcoming summer. However, the likes of Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) and Gear Duran aka Gear Boxxx (“Skin Wars”) have had Boulder City ties for sometime now.
Later this month, schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals in Nevada and across America will work together to raise awareness about the importance of opportunity in K-12 education.
I have a confession, though I admit it won’t surprise too many people.
Who will run for mayor in 2019? I realize that we are over a year away from people even putting their names in the hat. Yet, if they are serious about running, they need to start thinking now.
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Sitting with a 3-2-1 record, Boulder City High School girls tennis rebounded nicely after tying with rival Moapa Valley 9-9 on Sept. 3, crushing 4A Silverado 15-3 on Sept. 8.
It’s kind of like trick-or-treating but for adults.
As a way to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, Calvary Chapel of Boulder City will be hosting an event to do just that.
Off to a strong start, Boulder City High School girls soccer enters the week with a 3-0-1 record, following a big win against Equipo Academy on Sept. 3.
