Senior center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

City league enters tourney play

The double-elimination postseason tournament in the Boulder City Parks & Recreation Men’s Basketball League begins today with three games at the recreation center.

In Nevada, three things are inevitable

In 1990, Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Clayton Williams was leading his Democrat opponent in the polls by a comfortable 20-point margin — until he stuck his Texas-sized boot in his mouth by likening rape to bad weather.

News briefs

Branstetter to compete in Miss Teen Las Vegas pageant

Readers have beaver fever

Tap out a few hundred words on some local mobster, and I can expect several phone calls — at least one of them life-threatening.

Cheyenne proves to be too much for Eagles

The Eagles’ season ended Feb. 19 with a 70-60 loss to Cheyenne in the opening round of the Division 1-A Southern Region boys’ basketball playoffs.

Police blotter

Feb. 20, 2:13 p.m.

Of course, society ismore offensive

On Feb. 6, U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards spoke at an annual dinner of the Washington Press Club Foundation. The speech, intended to be humorous, fell flat, or so some journalists say. That kind of performance normally gets a line or two in the article about these occasions.

Community briefs

Language class for young children offered

Letters to the editor

Letter writer should supply evidence against marijuana

Search continues for two missing boaters

The search continued Wednesday for two of three Las Vegas boaters who were reported missing at Lake Mead last week.

Faulty hoses blamed for sinking Newton’s yacht

When people say Wayne Newton has a really good set of pipes, they apparently don’t mean the ones on his yacht at Lake Mead.

Lady Eagles have sights on state title

The Boulder City girls basketball team will play in the NIAA Division 1-A state tournament Friday and could have its chance to reach its preseason goal of winning the state title Saturday.

Individual state championships elude wrestlers

For the first time in five seasons, Team Boulder walked out of the Division 1-A state tournament without an individual champion.

Pneumonia outbreak now called ‘worst-case scenario’ for bighorn sheep

In what wildlife biologists are calling “a worst-case scenario,” bighorn sheep in four Southern Nevada mountain ranges have tested positive for bacteria that causes deadly pneumonia, including one herd infected with two different strains.

Good Day for St. Jude’s

Findlay Toyota in Henderson presented a 2014 Toyota Sienna to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children as part of the Toyota 2013 100 Cars for Good program. Cars were given to 100 nonprofit groups over the course of 50 days. Winners were selected daily through public voting on Facebook. On hand for the St. Jude’s presentation Feb. 14 were, from left, Robert Weitekamp, Toyota Motor district manager of the Denver region; St Jude’s Ranch for Children CEO Christine Spadafor; Ronique, 10; Tatum, 3; Zoey, 3; Rich Abajian, Findlay Toyota general manager; Stephanie Bernas, Findlay Toyota marketing director; and Geoff Schick, Toyota Motor vehicle sales manager of the Denver region.

Two to plead guilty in burglary cases

The cases involving two local burglary suspects will move to District Court because the suspects reached agreements with the Clark County District Attorney.

Grapevine Canyon top spot for petroglyphs

Grapevine Canyon, toward the southern end of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, is said to be among the best of all places to see the intriguing Native American rock art called petroglyphs. It’s certainly one of the easiest to visit. It’s especially good if you want to take small children or other folks who can’t hike long distances, as the best petroglyph panels are at the mouth of the canyon only about one-quarter mile from the parking area.

City bans medical marijuana businesses

The City Council on Tuesday approved a zoning ordinance banning medical marijuana establishments within city limits.

Lady Eagles fall short of goal

The Boulder City girls flag football team was the surprise of the season in Clark County as the Lady Eagles reeled off 20 consecutive victories. But the improbable season ended two victories short of its goal Monday when the Lady Eagles lost 18­-13 to Green Valley in the Sunrise Region championship game played at Arbor View.

Ethics commission to review Walker’s voting record

City Councilman Cam Walker has been called before the Nevada Ethics Commission to address allegations that he broke state law by voting on agenda items in which he had a financial interest.

Firefighters grateful for food drive support

The Boulder City Fire Department would like to offer special thanks to all who helped with donations during the annual holiday food drive this year.

Eagles’ flag football team remains undefeated

The Boulder City flag football team remains unbeaten and is one of only two teams in Clark County among 34 in the sport that has yet to lose a game.

Alternate bypass route would save money, vistas

I was surprised by the absence of letters to the editor expressing concern or opposition to the proposed opening of sizable plots of city lands for economic development along the future Interstate 11 bypass of our city, such as at the junction of I-11 and U.S. Highway 95.

Sale of Hacienda finalized

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved a gaming license for Nevada Restaurant Services Inc., which is remodeling the Hacienda into Hoover Dam Lodge, a national park-style lodge overlooking Lake Mead.

Special Visitor to Oaklane

Preschoolers at Oaklane Academy enjoyed an early Christmas present: a visit from Santa Claus.

Holiday closures

Federal offices: Closed New Year’s Day

Boulder City Senior Center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Being against now ranks as a political value

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic floor leader, last week got some attention for praising his colleague Rand Paul of Kentucky, a symbol of libertarian conservatism.

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