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BOULDER CITY REVIEW

Community Briefs

January musical celebration to benefit area charities

Tree recycling program launched

The beautiful Christmas tree that adorns your home can continue to be green once the holiday season has passed.

Busy year highlights mission to protect, serve

The year 2013 winds down! Who would have thought? We made it. As the blue and red lights shut down and the patrol day comes to an end, we unavoidably stroll toward the closure of 2013. During the past patrol year, we’ve shared many stories together: some good, some bad, some funny, some sad. So, in the final 2013 Boulder City Police Department blotter, I’d like to share my perceptions; I hope they make sense.

Letters to the editor

Many contributed to Angel Tree’s success

News briefs

Hafen among University of Kansas fall 2013 candidates for degree

GoatFeathers’ owner to sell, lease business

The owner of GoatFeathers and GoatFeathers Too, which closed suddenly Dec. 8, said he is considering selling or leasing the businesses.

Tea party has been GOP’s savior, not albatross

The Republican Empire, led by Lord McConnell and Darth Boehner, isn’t taking primary challenges by tea party insurgents lying down, and an all-out intra-GOP war is breaking out.

Garrett vice principal to trade students for soldiers

Just like the students at Garrett Junior High School, Vice Principal Ron Kastelein is looking forward to his two-week winter break. But unlike the students who will head back to campus when their vacations are over, Kastelein will be heading to Fort Dix in New Jersey.

Bowlers solidify quest for state championship

The Boulder City boys bowling team started the season as the favorite to win the state championship. They took another step to solidify that position when they defeated two-­time defending state champion Southeast Career Technical Academy on Dec. 16 at Boulder Bowl.

Diamondbacks win softball tourney

The Boulder City Diamondbacks fast-pitch softball team captured the Henderson Girls Softball Association’s 12 ­and younger Winter Classic Championship Tournament Dec. 1. They also placed second in the Fall Fling 15 team tournament Nov. 23 at Majestic Park in Las Vegas.

View from hospital bed inspires recovery

I’m sorry if you missed my column last month. I had a heart attack requiring a triple bypass. Luckily, I was visiting a friend on the west side of Las Vegas who is a retired firefighter and who knew exactly what to do in this situation.

2013 brings changes to city, along with tragedy

It has been a year of ups and downs, shocking news, some tragedy and big changes to the city and some businesses. We don’t know what’s in store for 2014, but here’ a look at the top 10 stories from 2013.

Police Blotter

Sept. 17, 7:53 a.m.

Letter for Sep. 19

Local sees reinventing Boulder City

iPads change teaching, learning at high school

Technology has changed teaching at Boulder City High with every teacher using an iPad in their classroom.

Red Mountain Storage facility sold for $5.2 million

Red Mountain Storage on Nevada Highway behind the Rebel Gas Station has been sold for $5.2 million, according to the two holding companies that bought the facility.

Boulder City graduate dies in bicycle accident

A 2008 Boulder City High School graduate and Miss Boulder City Scholarship Pageant runner-up has died after a bicycle accident in Reno.

Area groups fill Emergency Aid’s pantry

The Bureau of Reclamation and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped refill the food pantry at Emergency Aid, 600 Nevada Highway, with two separate food drives in September.

Senior Calendar Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320 for information.

Briefs for Sept. 26

Library events scheduled throughout September

Bighorn sheep from area herd had viral pneumonia

An ailing bighorn sheep caught and killed by wildlife officials in Hemenway Park three weeks ago has tested positive for viral pneumonia, but it does not appear to be a particularly lethal strain.

Stunt pilot connected to fatal crash dies in China

Stunt pilot David Glen Riggs, who lost his license in connection with a fatal Boulder City air crash in May 2012, died after his plane crashed into a lake in northeast China on Sept. 17.

Volleyball starts league play with pair of wins

The Lady Eagles volleyball team went 4-2 during its tournament Friday and Saturday, the first hosted tournament in Cherise Hinman’s 16-season tenure as head coach.

Cross-country season hits heart of schedule

Beating Virgin Valley has always been a priority for the Boulder City boys and girls cross-country teams.

Bennett arrested at hearing

Boulder City resident Peter Bennett, 67, was arrested again Tuesday in connection to another sexual misconduct case.

Moped drivers need valid Nevada license

Precious is the gift of life. At one time or another we’ve all felt the true sadness of losing a family member or a friend. Losing a child is likely the most devastating and distraught time in a parent’s life. On Sept. 14, one of Boulder City’s own, 2008 BCHS graduate Lani Lunden, suffered a tragic bicycle accident in Reno. According to information, she suffered a severe TBI.

Christian churches coming together for one youth group

A church youth program is nothing new. Yet when four churches of different denominations band together to create a program, that is “something new in town,” according to Sandy Johnson, pastor of the Boulder City United Methodist Church.

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