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Leaving St. Jude’s ‘bittersweet’ for Vela

For nearly a decade, Dr. Christina Vela has not only been the CEO of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children but often a pseudo-mom to many boys and girls who have call the Ranch home. This has come by way of offering a sympathetic ear, the proverbial shoulder to cry on or being their biggest cheerleader.

 
 
No school consolidation … for now

This past school year, discussion among many parents of school-aged children, as well as teachers and administrators, was what may come of talk of school consolidation.

Lady Eagles rout Basic, tie Pahrump Valley

Boulder City High School girls soccer advanced to 4-0-2 on the season, routing 4A Basic on Sept. 10, while tying with league rival Pahrump Valley on Sept. 9.

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Boys hoops stay perfect

Rolling to an impressive 7-0, Boulder City High School boys basketball routed rival Virgin Valley 80-59 on Dec. 15.

Hinds named to All-Southern Nevada girls golf first team

Claiming her place as the state’s top golfer in the 3A classification, Boulder City High School freshman Emmerson Hinds was named to the All-Southern Nevada team.

$20 million investment slated for Las Vegas Wash

The Southern Nevada Water Authority will receive $20 million in federal funds to create a wetland and other habitat within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Smaller veterans’ organizations also help

I often write about veterans’ organizations that are not mainstream. Most readers are aware of the VFW, the DAV, the American Legion and others of that ilk. But as I’ve noted, there are many, many others that do nice things for veterans, and that stay under the radar. Pin-Ups for Vets is one such group.

King ends semester in holiday style

The last week of school at Martha P. King was filled with holiday cheer and festivities.

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Pickleball courts at Veterans Park get funds

Contrary to popular belief, pickleball is not the fastest-growing sport in the world. That honor belongs to a sport most Americans have never heard of called padel. However, it is the fastest growing sport in the U.S.

Council mulling microchipping

City Councilmember Cokie Booth is at least as well-known in Boulder City as a passionate supporter of animals as she is for being a small-town politician.

A Boulder City holiday tradition

Photos by Ron Eland/Boulder City Review The Christmas House, which is located on Fifth Street in Boulder City, will be lit until Dec. 31. Watch for owners Dale Ryan and Dyanah Musgrave, who greet visitors nightly. Last year they received an estimated 29,000 walk-thru visitors who came to enjoy the 20th year of the decorated home.

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Leaving St. Jude’s ‘bittersweet’ for Vela

For nearly a decade, Dr. Christina Vela has not only been the CEO of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children but often a pseudo-mom to many boys and girls who have call the Ranch home. This has come by way of offering a sympathetic ear, the proverbial shoulder to cry on or being their biggest cheerleader.

No school consolidation … for now

This past school year, discussion among many parents of school-aged children, as well as teachers and administrators, was what may come of talk of school consolidation.