Helping bring Boulder City High School tennis to prominence, twins Olivia and Connor Mikkelson were both named to the Nevada first-team all-state for their efforts this season.
After helping Boulder City High School’s girls volleyball team claim its second consecutive 3A state championship, sophomore Kamry Bailey was named to the Nevada all-state first-team.
Representing Boulder City High School, seniors Thorsten Balmer and Ryann Reese and junior Makena Arboreen were all named to the Nevada all-state team in their respective sports.
Swimmer Zane Grothe, a 2010 Boulder City High School graduate, took home a pair of top five finishes at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships Dec. 11-16 in Hangzhou, China.
On Christmas Day in 1947, Universal Pictures released a noir film, “A Double Life,” about an actor named Anthony John who starts to take his roles a little too seriously.
For the second year in a row, Clark County, in conjunction with the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce and others, has produced “Las Vegas Marries the Military.” During Veterans Day weekend, 11 couples from around the country came to Nevada to get married or to renew their vows in no-cost ceremonies from the Strip to downtown and other locations around the city. Five of the ceremonies were new weddings, and six were vow renewals. Those participating were veterans, on active duty, in the National Guard, reservists or retired.
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Hand-washing with soap removes germs from hands.
Boulder City residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free from now until Jan. 14.
1 RETURN TO POOH CORNER: The lovable bear, Winnie-the-Pooh returns for a visit with his old friend to help him rediscover the joy of life in “Christopher Robin,” which will be shown at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in the community room at Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd. Bring a comfy chair and snacks. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.
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.
I hope that all my readers are enjoying a healthy and happy holiday season and ask your indulgence as I take a short break from my regularly scheduled column to enjoy a little rest and relaxation time, as well. I have included a bit of information I thought you might find useful. Let’s all be safe out there.
Tent camping could be allowed within the city’s RV, recreational vehicle zone after planning commissioners recommended amending the city code.
Boulder City unveiled its new communication plan this week and it includes changes to the city’s television channel, an increased presence on social media and ending its contract with 10e Media.
One of Boulder City’s own was recently honored by the Las Vegas Rotary Club for his off-duty actions at the Oct. 1 shooting in Las Vegas.
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.
1 IT’S THE WURST: Boulder City Sunrise Rotary Club brings back its annual Wurst Festival for its 22nd incarnation from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. In addition to grilled bratwursts, the event includes silent and live auctions, a car show, cornhole tournament and live music. There also will be a beer garden and food trucks. Proceeds benefit the all-night graduation party for Boulder City High School. Admission is free.
Life is not always easy. Each day we face an assortment of new challenges.
Orchestrating a come-from-behind victory, the Boulder City High School football team defeated rival Virgin Valley 27-20 during its first Thursday Night Lights appearance on Sept. 20.
The Boulder City High School boys soccer team rolled to its third consecutive victory of the season by holding off visiting Sky Pointe 1-0 on Monday.
Boulder City High School girls golf team continues to steam roll through league play, winning its third consecutive match at Coyote Springs Golf Club on Sept. 20.
Boulder City’s annual Oktoberfest-type celebration is back with food, fun and a new name.
Saturday nights in the early ’90s were always special in my house because Saturday night was “Count Cool” night. Who and what is this, and what does it have to do with Boulder City? Count Cool Rider’s character was a mix of part vampire, part Elvis and part biker. The coolest of the cool, the TV host aired old scary, often cheesy, B-movies on local channel 33 each and every Saturday night at 10.
Boulder City has connections with many celebrities and many cities. On the tourism front such attractions as Hoover Dam and the Boulder Dam Hotel draw many visitors. Popular motion pictures have been filmed here. President Franklin Roosevelt once passed through town and gave a speech. Parades and fairs and festivals are held in its parks throughout the year. But more recently, Boulder City made a patriotic connection with the people of France thousands of miles away. And it all developed due to the bravery and military service of two veterans, who, until recently, resided at the local veterans home.
Welcome to the Business Beat. Our goal is to report on interesting or important business activities around Boulder City — the openings, significant expansions, new owners or managers, that sort of thing. Since the opening of Interstate 11 most business folks in town are pretty sensitive to the changing times, so we’re trying to keep up.
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