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Big crowd shows up to welcome Humane Society back to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has opened an office in South Lake Tahoe to better serve the community and they celebrated along with a full crowd at their grand opening reception on Tuesday.
HSTT came to the aid of the South Shore after the former director of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society embezzled almost $60,000. Its members tried to hold the 51-year-old agency together but it disbanded in January of this year, never being able to gain back the trust of the community.
South Lake Tahoe Veterans Day: Because of you......
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 9:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was one of the largest crowds ever gathered at the American Legion to celebrate and honor local veterans. Part of that crowd were two 99-year-old veterans and a 2000 STHS graduate who will soon be a commander in the US Navy, veterans of other wars, family, first responders and community members.
Llamas make a visit to Barton Skilled Nursing Center
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/11/2018 - 10:57pm
It's not every day llamas are on the visitor list at a hospital, but that is exactly what happened last Thursday at the Skilled Nursing Center at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe.
The Novak family of South Lake Tahoe brought their five llamas to meet and mingle with the residents. Tonto, Pico, Krank, Packa and Jafer walked around, letting residents feed and pet them.
This is the second time the Novaks brought their kids and the llamas to Barton. Not only were they a hit with the residents, but the staff was able to squeeze in a few selfies.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society regrouping after director fired
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 9:08pm
For 50 years the Lake Tahoe Humane Society has offered services to animals in the South Lake Tahoe community. They are now facing challenges after their Executive Director Niki Congero was fired when allegations of embezzlement arose when their bank called them about irregular activity on the agency's debit card.
Veterans celebrated in South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 5:09pm
The largest crowd ever to attend the annual Veterans Day Celebration in South Lake Tahoe converged at the American Legion Friday as veterans and service men and women from all wars and military operations were remembered.
"Each of us are here today because of a veteran, those who fought to preserve our freedom," said American Legion Post Chaplain Curt Emrie as he opened the ceremony. "Pray for those who paid the ultimate price and always keep veterans near and dear to our hearts."
Students making a difference with memory loss patients at Barton
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 9:23pm
We all have certain songs that bring back vivid memories—a first crush, a family vacation, or even just riding in the car with friends. Why does music form such strong associations?
Research shows that people with dementia will respond to familiar songs from their past helps them regain memories from when they first heard that song. Even for persons with severe dementia, music can tap deep emotional recall. For individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, memory for things—names, places, facts—is compromised, but memories from our teenage years can be well-preserved.
Jean "The Dancing Machine" Dahlinger celebrates her 100th birthday at Barton
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 10:12pm
The year was 1914. Charlie Chaplin appears in his first movie. Ford Motor Company announces an 8 hour work day and a wage for employees of $5/day. Woodrow Wilson is President and Babe Ruth makes his major league debut. November 12th of that year was when Jean Dahlinger of South Lake Tahoe was born.
Today, 100 years later, Jean celebrated her 100th birthday at the Barton Mountain Cafe with family, friends and community members. Known as "The Dancing Machine," Jean was serenaded by the South Tahoe High Jazz Band as they played "Happy Birthday" and "America the Beautiful."
