Eagles preparing to open ‘17 football season

Wrapping up their summer workout program over the weekend, Boulder City High School football coach Chris Morelli is optimistic that better days are on the horizon for the program.

Junior team wins state championship

The Boulder City Little League captured its first Nevada Junior Little League state championship on Saturday, July 22, defeating Northern Nevada challenger Reno American 13-6 at Mountain Ridge Park.

National Night Out softball event set

Boulder City’s annual National Night Out softball game will be here on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and everyone is invited to attend.

City working to improve downtown streetscape

In an effort to better the look of the streetscape in Boulder City, the Public Works Department is working to replace all the street name signs in town.

City Recreation

Basketball started in community

Thanks to Boulder City Museum

Modest improvements to aquatic facility needed

Browders’ tale shows resilience of city, it’s residents

Several years ago, I was working on a story about the creation of the first schools in Boulder City and in our local library came across the incredible oral histories collected and transcribed by former Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum Director Dennis McBride.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 DO EWE KNOW?: Learn about the bighorn sheep that frequently visit the area from Nevada Department of Wildlife experts from 1-3:30 p.m. Friday at Hemenway Valley Park, 401 Ville Drive. Get basic facts about the animals and tips to watch them safely from a distance. Though sheep from the River Mountain Herd regularly visit the park, there is no guarantee they will attend the afternoon presentation.

Protect yourself when enjoying water activities

This summer, swimming pools will be filled with millions of people having fun and staying cool. Just 2.5 hours of water-based (or other forms of) physical activity per week has health benefits for everyone.

Water rates could be answer to attracting families to city

This month we all received utility rate increases that were voted on by the City Council back in May. The only nay vote at the time was City Councilman Cam Walker.

Ex-Tunnel Rat appreciates ‘penthouse’ lifestyle

Boulder City is currently the home of a veteran whose name is “Fearless.” When someone’s name is “Fearless” it could either be a satirical reference, or it could mean that it’s someone who is in reality a very tough individual. In the case of Fearless Fredy King, it’s the latter definition.

Community Briefs

Songwriting workshop, club meetings set at library

Editor or juggler? It’s often the same

I have come to believe that in addition to my title as editor of the Boulder City Review I need to add master juggler.

Plans for townhomes move forward

The townhome project on Nevada Highway is moving forward as the Planning Commission approved a variance for it and recommended the tentative map for the project go to the City Council.

Planners hear ideas for ‘Gateway’ parcel

Several Boulder City residents expressed their concerns that developing the Interstate 11/U.S. Highway 95 interchange would create a second city center that would harm existing businesses.

Commissioners try to weed through dispensary issue

Boulder City’s Planning Commission opened the possibility to exploring options for marijuana industry-related businesses and research in the city during its meeting April 19.

Seen on Scene: At See Spot Run’s Bow Wow Bingo

Ware and Becky Flora brought their 9-year-old standard poodle Baker to Saturday’s Bow Wow Bingo fundraiser at Chilly Jilly’z to support See Spot Run.

Community Briefs

Elks to host bingo, burger night

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 TAKE A DIP: Emergency Aid of Boulder City’s inaugural Mexican Chip Dip Competition will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder City Elks Lodge, 1217 Nevada Highway. Enter your favorite salsa or Mexican dip, or just come by to taste the entries and vote for your favorite. Emergency Aid will provide the chips and vegetables for dipping. The festivities also include a car show by 3 Other Guyz Car Club, a silent auction and family activities. The Elks will be offering hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages for sale, with proceeds benefiting Emergency Aid. Call 702-293-0332 for more information.

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.

Seen on Scene: At the Boulder City Art Guild’s Spring ArtFest

Left, Artist Autumn de Forest donated two paintings to help raise funds for the Boulder City Art Guild during its 32nd annual Spring ArtFest on Saturday in Bicentennial Park. The 15-year-old got her start at the festival when she was 6.

Sixth-inning double by Pacifico leads Eagles baseball team to victory

Tied 4-4 with Moapa Valley heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, junior Anthony Pacifico came up clutch for Boulder City High School’s Eagles, hitting a double to spark a 7-5 victory.

Boys, girls track teams put in solid performances at tourney

Traveling to Silverado on Friday for the 4A-laden Skyhawk Invitational, several Eagles had standout performances, showing they’re not just limited to the confines of 3A competition.

Roundup: Softball team remain undefeated after 11-2 victory over Moapa

Advancing to 7-0 in league play, Boulder City High School’s softball program disposed of rival Moapa Valley 11-2 on Tuesday in a matchup of the top two teams in the 3A Sunrise League standings.

Athlete of the Week

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

City Recreation

Floor hockey season ends; ball season for youths to start

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