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Marlin Joseph "Hersh" Herschman ~ 1943 - 2019
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 8:08pm
Hersh Herschman was never a certified tennis professional, but many of those who he instructed would say otherwise.
Born Marlin Joseph Herschman on Jan. 12, 1943, in St. Ignatius, Montana, he would always be best known as Hersh or The Hersh Man. He died Aug. 7, 2019, at The Chateau at Gardnerville in Nevada of inoperable brain cancer. His wife, Sheryl, and best friend for more than 40 years Greg Painter were with him. He was 76.
After graduating from St. Ignatius High School in Montana in 1961, Hersh joined the U.S. Army for two years. He spent two summers at West Point.
Krista Kline Carson ~ 1971 - 2019
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 7:04pm
Krista Kline Carson passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Always positive, always upbeat she would constantly describe her life as AWSOME! She was a positive force for everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband Jesse Kalin (Philip) Carson, daughter Trella Ruth Carson, parents Don and Gwen Kline, brother and sister-in-law Scott and Jen Kline, step-daughter Madison Merz, step-son Travis Steidle and uncles, cousins and other relatives too numerous to mention.
Barbara Grant ~ 1932 - 2018
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 9:44am
It is with a mixture of sadness and rejoicing that we announce the passing of Barbara Grant from this world to her home in heaven. She enjoyed being with friends and family and always conducted herself with humility, love, and dedication to God.
Fundraiser to benefit METAvivor with outdoor Ike and Martin Lake Tahoe concert
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2018 - 6:00pm
A fundraiser with music from Ike and Martin to benefit METAvivor will be held at Kahle Community Center Park on Monday, June 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Why are a group of women from Lake Tahoe putting on a fundraiser for METAvivor? What is METAvivor and what is metastatic breast cancer?
Outdoor concert to raise funds for metastatic breast cancer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 7:34am
Event Date:
June 26, 2017 - 5:30pm
Grab your beach chairs and head to Lake Village on Monday, June 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to hear Ike & Martin at an outdoor benefit concert fundraiser for METAvivor, a non-profit organization who directs 100% of donations to metastatic breast cancer.
Enjoy the popular Lake Tahoe duo, good food and good friends as money is raised to fund research that will save lives, lives of residents like former South Lake Tahoe OB/GYN Kelly Shanahan and former teacher Renee Gorevin.
New California laws in 2017: Human trafficking, car seats, cell phones and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:15pm
Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.
Here are just a few of them compiled in part by California Highway Patrol (CHP):
LTCC Rock Ensemble to "Rock Out For Cancer" at fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:37pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2016 - 7:00pm
A special benefit concert is being held at the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Duke Theater on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. to raise money to help a local woman battling aggressive brain cancer.
Students in the school's Rock Ensemble classes will hit the stage for an evening of classic rock n’ roll hits, some gospel, some country, and a little bit of heavy metal to raise funds for the Angie Peart Cancer Fund.
Angie Peart, who herself is a rock student herself, is the wife of the LTCC reprographics/phone operator Bob Peart. She has been battling brain cancer since 2015.
Winning cocktail at annual Barton event named after SLT woman fighting cancer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 6:58pm
"Krista's Cause" won top honors at the 7th annual Cocktails for a Cause held on September 21 at the Riva Grill, a drink created in honor of South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson, who is fighting brain cancer with treatments in Germany.
Gary Gamprie and James Olson of LewMarNel’s Steaks & Spirits received the honor for their mauve fruit smoothie. Their drink will be featured as the signature cocktail at the Barton Foundation’s 25th annual Gala at the Festival of Trees & Lights in December.
Johanna "Jo Jo" Conroy July 24, 1950 - July 9, 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:32pm
After a 3 1/2 year battle with brain cancer, JoJo Conroy passed away peacefully in her garden on Saturday July 9th. She would have been 66 on July 24th. During her 43 years as a resident of South Lake Tahoe she touched many lives in a variety of capacities. She spent her summers as a banquet waitress at Edgewood Golf Course and her winters overseeing the operation of Rainbow Mountain Ski Shop. But it was her commitment to her community and friends where she truly shined.
Fundraiser for South Lake Tahoe woman fighting brain cancer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 8:12pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2016 - 6:30pm
South Lake Tahoe's Krista Kline Carson is battling cancer after a tumor removed from her brain was found to be Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, one of the fastest growing brain cancers.
She has been an inspiration to many, and to support her a group of friends has put together a fundraiser on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe woman facing brain cancer with friends, family and hugs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 9:35pm
"I will not let cancer define who I am. Cancer is not going to be my story."
Those powerful words come from South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson.
The 1989 South Tahoe High graduate, wife, mother and wellness coordinator for Barton University, is battling cancer after a tumor removed from her brain was found to be Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, one of the fastest growing brain cancers. On Monday, January 18 she begins a six week regime of radiation and chemotherapy.
Rock the Night Away at LTCC benefit concert
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 10:19pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2015 - 7:00pm
Every quarter, the Lake Tahoe Community College Music Department puts on a final exam that truly rocks. Traditionally, Rock Ensemble students studying with teacher and professional musician Eric Hellberg stage a concert to earn their final grades.
This Spring, students in LTCC’s New Wave Music and Beginning Rock Ensemble classes will be rocking for an even higher purpose: their final exams will also serve as a benefit concert to support a fellow rocker in need.
The Doctors: Can cell phones cause brain cancer?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 6:00amThe short answer: We don't know yet. Many experts agree that to date, there is no conclusive evidence that links cell-phone use to brain cancer, but that more research is needed. Last spring, resul...
