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Boulder City High School senior Daniel Edmondson collects used batteries around campus for a new service project he found out about during a trip to Washington, D.C.

Teen gets national recognition for volunteer efforts: boulder city:; Thu, Nov 19, 2009 (2:05 a.m.); By Tiffany Gibson; After winning the Prudential Spirit Community Award twice, it’s safe to say Daniel Edmondson is not your average high school senior. Last week, the 17-year-old Boulder City High School student was interviewed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Communication and Outreach for a national video about his volunteer group called Teens Actively Contributing (TAC).

Man accused of death threat against city manager: Boulder City:; Tuesday, November 17, 2009; By Mary Manning; A man who allegedly left a voice-mail message threatening Boulder City Manager Vicki Mayes has been arrested and jailed, according to the Boulder City Police Department.

The soccer field at Garrett Junior High School in Boulder City on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009.

A city wrestles with its silence: For years, Charles “Rick” Rogers was a volunteer police officer, teacher and soccer coach. Though some suspected he was taking advantage of youngsters, no one spoke up, not even the boys.; Sunday, November 15, 2009; By Richard A. Serrano; It is possible none of the 16,000 residents of Boulder City knew anything about it, except for some of the young boys. Certainly, for years, no one in town tried to do anything about it. Then, in the spring, someone dropped an anonymous package in the mail. Only then was Rick Rogers arrested; only then did the police search his home.

City officials and families gather at the Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City on Wednesday to honor veterans on Veterans Day.

Veterans honored during ceremony in Boulder City: Veterans, family members and politicians gather at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery to thank those who have served; Wednesday, November 11, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; Janie Odgers sat next to the grave of her father-in-law, an Air Force veteran, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday as tears ran down her face. Odgers, whose husband also served in the Air Force and recently died, was among those who gathered this Veterans Day in Boulder City to honor those who have served their country in the military.

Hearing set for woman accused in crash that killed husband: Tuesday, November 10, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; The preliminary hearing for a Boulder City woman charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and killing her husband in a crash has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2010.

Boulder City residents Ron Bordigioni and Connie Ferraro pick up weeds on Adams Boulevard Saturday for the first annual Boulder City Fall Cleanup.

Boulder City fall cleanup day brings sense of community pride: Saturday, November 7, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; Residents and city officials gathered today to participate in the first annual Fall Cleanup Day in more than a decade.

Boulder City weighs first electricity rate hike in 20 years: Saturday, November 7, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; Boulder City residents and businesses might see an increase in electricity rates starting Jan. 1, if the City Council passes a proposed resolution. City officials are proposing the rate hike to help pay for increased contract prices with NV Energy estimated to cost the city about $4 million over the next year.

Boulder City eyes cost-saving measures at golf courses: Wednesday, November 4, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; A budget reduction plan was put into effect Sunday by the Boulder City Council to reduce maintenance costs at Boulder Creek and Municipal golf courses.

Near-permanent residency now allowed at Boulder City RV park: Thursday, October 29, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; The Boulder City Council on Tuesday amended an ordinance that doesn’t allow lot owners at the Boulder Oaks RV resort to stay more than 180 consecutive days a year, now requiring them to leave for just one day. Community members of the recreational vehicle resort attended the meeting to voice concerns about the ordinance that has been a concern for residents since it took effect in February 1987.

Brothers Jack and Ross Lamarca work together as wide receiver and backup quarterback, respectively, in their quest for victory playing varsity football at Boulder City High.

Brothers bring competitive nature to Boulder City football team: PREP FOOTBALL:; Wednesday, October 21, 2009; By Anthony Fenech; Many midsummer days ago, on a neighborhood street in suburban Cleveland, Ross and Jack Lamarca would grab the attention of their entire flock of friends. It would happen after backyard baseball or a football game in the park, when Jack would get fed up with Ross taking him down or Ross would take objection to a dirty look from Jack. “They’d call them the Lamarca fights,” Jack Lamarca said. “We’d wrestle and fight and all of our friends would love watching us.”

Henderson, Boulder City newspapers to suspend publication: Wednesday, October 21, 2009; The Henderson Home News and Boulder City News will suspend weekly publication effective with this week’s editions, the latest result of the worst economic and advertising downturn since World War II, which has slammed newspapers across the country.

Henderson, Boulder City newspapers shared common history: Wednesday, October 21, 2009; In much the same manner that their communities share a desert heritage, the Henderson Home News and Boulder City News come from a common ancestry.

Executive Director Tim Tetz, of the Nevada Office of Veteran Services, welcomes veterans and distinguished guests to the dedication ceremony of the new 5,400-square-foot maintenance facility Thursday at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.

Cemetery gets new base of operations: Wednesday, October 21, 2009; By Jean Reid Norman; Teresa Deeter smiles broadly as she ushers visitors into the slightly stuffy, block wall room. She points to tan cabinets in the corner designed for filing microfilm — the new home for her irrigation fittings.

Longtime Boulder City resident Darrell McGarvey has been awarded the Alice Isenberg Advocacy Award in honor of his support of the arts in Boulder City.

Longtime printer retiring -- for the fourth time: Wednesday, October 21, 2009; By Jean Reid Norman; Darrell McGarvey always told his daughter Vicki that if she could get rid of the humidity and bugs in Austin, Texas, he'd consider moving there to be closer to her family. The bug situation hasn't changed, but as McGarvey, 76, has grown older, his arthritic joints seem to like the Texas humidity better than Nevada's desert heat. He is moving to Austin in November, leaving Boulder City behind after 29 years.

Completion of loop trail celebrated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009; By Jean Reid Norman; More than 30 people took a train ride and a brisk stroll Oct. 17 to celebrate the completion of the portion of the River Mountain Loop Trail connecting Boulder City and Henderson.

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