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Governor outlines guidelines for reopening Nevada with phase one Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 5:39pm
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has unveiled his plan for the state to reopen under phase one starting May 9, 2020. Outdoor malls, restaurants, hair salons, and barber shops are among those able to reopen with new standards for safety.
"We must stay safe so we can stay open," said Sisolak of the ability to move into phase 2 by the end of May, or sooner.
"The beginning of the reopening of our economy is not the end of the coronavirus," said Sisolak during a press conference Thursday afternoon. "It's still with us, as strong as ever. It will not go away until there's a vaccine."
Semi-truck rollover at the Y in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 4:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A semi-truck heading from Oakland, California to Dayton, Nevada rolled over at the Y in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning.
At 11:04 a.m., South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire Rescue Departments responded to the intersection of US50 and Emerald Bay Road to a call of a tractor-trailer rollover.
According to South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Shannon Laney, the driver of the semi was heading northbound on Emerald Bay Road when he took the right turn to go east on US50/Lake Tahoe Boulevard at a faster speed than the turn allows.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip #7: Create a non-combustible zone
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:22am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home. They will be providing three more tips.
This Week's Tip #7: Create a non-combustible zone
Lake Tahoe Community College to offer online and virtual classes for summer and fall quarters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 12:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Given the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and how open or not the state of California may be in the months to come, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has announced its Summer and Fall quarter class formats that will allow high-quality education to continue in the safest manner possible.
Virtual Town Hall debate for Douglas County commission candidates
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 12:16pm
Event Date:
May 4, 2020 - 6:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - There will be a virtual town hall debate on Monday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. for the six candidates vying for the open three positions. Voters will have an opportunity to hear the candidates discuss the issues in depth prior to voting in the June primary.
Kudos: Virtual Bliss Assembly raises $570 for Tahoe Magic
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 1:13am
LAKE TAHOE – The Tahoe Bliss Experiences®, together with local small business owners, produced the Virtual Bliss Assembly April 22-25 and raised $570 for Tahoe Magic during the event that included four days of live, online experiences that focused on ways in which each of us can remain mindful, fit, healthy, and aware while remaining safe at home.
Celebrating a birthday COVID-19-style in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The line of cars wrapped around the block and down the street in the Al Tahoe neighborhood Friday, all to celebrate a South Lake Tahoe teen's 18th birthday.
With stay-at-home orders in place for both a birthday party and high school graduation, Lisa Calderon had to come up with an idea to make her daughter, Kayla Mason, feel special on her birthday.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #6: Create a home hardening plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 1:41pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.
This Week's Tip: Create a Home Hardening Project Plan
Now that the snow has melted, it's time to start planning and implementing projects that harden your home from embers to increase the chance of it surviving a wildfire.
Prescribed burn operations resume on Lake Tahoe's northwest shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 8:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has resumed prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe Basin. California State Parks is currently conducting operations at Burton Creek State Park on Tahoe’s northwest shore and will continue over the next three weeks, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible. View map with project locations/details at https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-informed/ and sign-up for prescribed fire notifications by sending an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
Operation information:
What is being burned - Seven acres of hand piles
Dispute at Lake Tahoe construction site; One transported via Cal Star, other by ambulance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 10:11am
5.1.20 UPDATE: In the morning hours of April 30, 2020, a group of construction workers were involved in a physical altercation at their job site at the new Tahoe Beach Club at the end of Kahle Drive. During the physical fight, a knife was produced and one male sustained major knife inflicted injuries to his head/face and he was transported to Renown Medical Center in Reno via Cal Star.
Another male suffered minor non-life threatening injuries and he was transported to Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe.
Group started to match Lake Tahoe graduating seniors with gift-giving community members
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With high school seniors missing out on all of the traditional end-of-school activities such as prom and graduation, parents and community members around the globe have been coming up with unique ways to celebrate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In South Lake Tahoe, Baylee Inman decided to help out grads from all schools in Lake Tahoe, including homeschooled students and started a Facebook group Adopt-a-Senior Lake Tahoe to match the students with a gift-giving angel.
Douglas County holding special meeting to discuss recovery and economic impacts
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 3:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will be conducting a 1:00 p.m. special meeting on April 29, 2020, to discuss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic impacts to local businesses in Douglas County. The county is actively seeking public comment from residents in regard to economic impacts on local business in Douglas County.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #5: Identify your home's ember vulnerabilities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 10:05am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.
Did you know embers are the leading cause of wildfire-related home ignitions?
Humboldt-Toiyabe: No camping in Alpine County, updates on forest use during pandemic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 5:04pm
At the request of Alpine County in California, all Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands within the boundaries of the county will be temporarily closed to overnight camping starting on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
“We recognize that this overnight camping restriction comes at a time when many are seeking respite in natural areas,” said Forest Supervisor Bill Dunkelberger. “However, this temporary closure is to support state, county, and local authorities in controlling COVID-19 pandemic.”
Column: 50 years of progress for Lake Tahoe and the nation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 11:51am
Celebrations have taken on many new forms since the start of social distancing. Birthday parties have become processions of cars parading past a celebrant’s home—people honking and waving, tossing candy and small gifts (for later disinfecting, then enjoying). And huge international celebrations like the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this week have moved online, giving room for individuals to celebrate and explore the conservation movement in new ways.
Man rescued from Lake Tahoe after cries for help heard from shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 8:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - People at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe heard a man's calls for help about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, and their call to 911 brought out multiple agencies.
The 36-year-old man from Richmond, California had been kayaking about 400-500 yards offshore when his kayak starting taking on water through a hole.
Bread & Broth thanks community as need and program expands
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The commitment of Bread & Broth over the last thirty years has solely focused on the mission to ease hunger in the South Lake Tahoe community. That mission took on new meaning beginning in mid-March with the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak when record numbers of individuals seeking food assistance from the various programs and services provided by B & B.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra's virtual Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 10:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many nonprofits have had to cancel their fundraisers due to the coronavirus, but the ladies of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club in South Lake Tahoe weren't going to let the virus stop them.
Their 31t annual Elegant Evening was slated to be held at Harrah's Tahoe on April 18 with a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing, raffle, and auction. The venue closed and restrictions on meeting in groups of over 10 people were created, so what do you do with an event that brings together 500 community members?
Move it online, of course.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 2:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 37 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 1-8, 2020.
4/1
00:05:28 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3100 block of Fresno Ave
15:37:08 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
15:10:02 - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer - Barton Hospital
4/2
07:30:48 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke = 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
12:01:06 - Public service - 700 block of Clement St
New reflective traffic lights installed in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 3:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You may have noticed stoplights along Lake Tahoe Boulevard have been changed over the past several days. Crews from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) installed the new light backplates not only in South Lake Tahoe but across the state to increase the visibility of the signals.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #4: Make a home inventory list
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 1:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fourth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
If you had to process an insurance claim after a wildfire, would you be able to remember every valuable item in your home?
Campfire and smoking restrictions in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 12:18pm
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is implementing fire restrictions earlier than usual this year to reduce the number of human-caused fires and reduce firefighter exposure to COVID-19 during the current pandemic. The Humboldt-Toiyabe will enact fire restrictions prohibiting campfires and smoking outside of vehicles starting on April 15 and going until May 31, or until rescinded.
New fire chief selected for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 2:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new fire chief hired for South Lake Tahoe is no stranger to the Sierra Nevada and El Dorado County.
Clive Savacool, the former chief of the Garden Valley Fire Protection District, will be taking the helm at South Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, a position vacated when Jeff Meston retired in February 2019.
National Dispatchers Recognition Week April 12-18
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 7:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - April 12-18 is designated as National Telecommunicators Recognition Week, a time to honor the 911 dispatchers for their ongoing dedication to their communities.
The dispatch team covers the town 24/7 every day of the year and provides emergency and non-emergency coverage and helps the public and first responders with the resources they need.
Letter to the citizens of South Lake Tahoe about potential recall
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 5:08pm
In the coming days and weeks, you will see a recall petition circulating for me. I voted my conscience on an item before the city council and certain members of the public disagreed with that vote.
Letter: Lake Tahoe Event Center- Your support needed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:06am
With coronavirus impacts being our community's major priority, we hope you're staying safe and encourage everyone to stay at home and follow directions from health organizations so we can return to our jobs, schools, and normal lives safely, and as soon as possible. While health wellbeing is the leading concern, the reality of long-term economic impacts from this terrible virus makes the need to plan for a secure future a priority now more than ever.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #3 Talking to kids about wildfire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:31am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their third "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
Below are tips, lessons, videos, and hands-on activities for the children in the home.
This Week's Tip: Talking to Kids About Wildfire
Warm Room expands and relocates to assist South Lake Tahoe homeless
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) as relocated its Warm Room operations to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center in order to provide a 24/7 shelter for the most vulnerable residents until at least April 30.
In addition to their expanded operations they have also made the following changes:
● Set up 8 isolation bays for people experiencing non-COVID-19 symptoms.
● Providing 22 private motel rooms for our vulnerable seniors and those experiencing complex underlying health conditions.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District helping locals with food and donations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:57pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The members of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) help the community every day as first responders and protecting the community, but they are now adding on a new role.
They have donated money as well as started a program to go grocery shopping for the elderly in their district or for those unable to get to the store due to coronavirus impacts.
Last week members of the district's foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Bread & Broth to help supply food to those in the community who are impacted by layoffs due to the coronavirus.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip: Make a Family Evacuation Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Due to Stay at Home orders in place it may be several weeks before the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is able to do normal outreach, they are providing weekly tips on how to prepare for wildfire inside the home.
This Week's Tip: Make a Family Evacuation Plan
Barton Health accepting the medical supplies in high demand and short supply
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As people watch the news they see the stories about a global shortage of the supplies needed by medical professionals fighting the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Barton Health is South Lake Tahoe is preparing for a potential influx of patients seeking care and is making every effort to ensure their supplies are adequate. They are working with regional health partners, new and existing vendors, local businesses and community members to procure the personal protective equipment (PPE) that may be needed to keep their healthcare workers and patients safe.
Alpine County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:08pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Today the Alpine County Health Department was notified of the first laboratory-confirmed case of the new coronavirus COVID-19 infection in an Alpine County resident. The individual is recovering at home and was never hospitalized.
Alpine County is located south of Lake Tahoe, has a population of 1,120 and is 743 square miles in size and includes Markleeville and Bear Valley.
An investigation has determined the person was exposed and acquired the infection in a location distant from Alpine County. This person and their household "have
Tahoe Network Weekly Tip: Preparing for wildfire while indoors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 10:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Have you been cleaning out closets, homeschooling, or figuring out what to do in the weeks ahead? With residents staying home and not traveling due to the coronavirus, the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities will be sending out weekly tips on how to prepare for wildfire while inside.
This Week's Tip: Create a Go-Bag
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue reopens midtown station
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 4:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) once again has three fire stations operating in the city limits. Their Station #2 on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in the Al Tahoe neighborhood reopened at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
In 2015 the City had let Cal Tahoe JPA move the ambulance service into the station when SLTFR restructured and moved all ambulance duties over to the JPA. In return they gave up their fire station for five years.
Barton Foundation spearheading homemade face mask project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 7:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fact that medical workers in the United States are in need of face masks to protect them against COVID-19 has been well-publicized in the media.
To help with an anticipated need at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, the Barton Foundation has created a homemade face mask sewing project after members of the community reached out to see how they could help.
Staff researched the best safety options and there are three masks volunteers can use, one with a filter and two simpler versions.
Is South Lake Tahoe prepared for the coronavirus?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 1:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many have asked, what if our community starts getting COVID-19 cases, are we prepared? Many different groups, agencies, and the government have been working diligently and collaboratively on emergency plans to prepare.
Douglas County leaders update on COVID-19 response and community support
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 12:57pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to COVID-19, Douglas County officials continue to work closely with Carson City Health and Human Services and a regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that has been set up in Carson City to ensure compliance with the Governor’s directive while working in partnership to keep Douglas County residents safe.
City of South Lake Tahoe declares local emergency
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has this morning declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking extra precautions to keep the public and our employees safe during this time.
The local emergency proclamation means we can provide or receive mutual aid from other jurisdictions and helps us secure resources, funding and staffing. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N28-20, the local emergency proclamation also includes a moratorium on some residential evictions until the
New interim fire chief for Lake Valley Fire Protection District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 1:05pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Starting Wednesday, March 18, Lake Valley Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Brad Zlendick will be moving into the role of Interim Fire Chief. The current chief, Tim Alameda, will be retiring starting May 9, but he will be using accrued vacation and sick time until then.
Governor orders all Nevada casinos and non-essential businesses to close
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:35pm
During a Tuesday evening press conference, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses in the state, including casinos.
The Stateline, Nevada casinos not already closed will close March 17 at midnight. The nonessential businesses in the state must close by noon on Wednesday, March 18.
Enjoy "drive-in" silent movie and dinner in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 5:38pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2020 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Going to the movies and dining at a restaurant are both activities not recommended by health departments and government due to the possible spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, but a South Lake Tahoe restaurant has a solution to both.
High Wind and Winter Storm Watches in place for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 9:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This winter hasn't been much of a snow producer, but a new storm heading to the Lake Tahoe basin will try and change that. A significant looking late-season winter storm on the horizon starting late Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)in reno.
21,000 more El Dorado County ballots counted: Measures M and B on way to defeat
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Elections department released another count of ballots from Tuesday's primary election on Friday afternoon.
Since election night, 21,446 more ballots have been counted in the county and those results were released at 4:40 p.m. Elections officials say there are just about 1,000 left to count. These late numbers come from ballots received in the mail and left in the area drop boxes near election day. It is unknown the location where the remaining 1,000 ballots are from.
Firewood cutting permits available in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest April 1
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 9:13pm
Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting April 1, on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permit.
Prescribed burn operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 1:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal land management agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe Basin over the next several weeks, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.
Aspen 1011 - USDA Forest Service - Location: Off Pioneer and Marshall trails near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 10.00. Planned Ignition: 02/28/2020
Twin Peaks 1091 - USDA Forest Service - Location: Near corner of Pawnee Drive and Iroquois Circle, Meyers, CA. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 30.00.
El Dorado County Election Results
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 9:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New figures have been released by the El Dorado County Elections Department.
As of 11:38 p.m. Tuesday, all 198 of the precincts have been counted with 52,093 ballots of the 124,979 registered voters, or 41.68 percent.
Measures affecting the County portions of the South Shore, Measure B and Measure M are not meeting the required 2/3 vote to pass at this time.
The results as of 11:38 p.m. Tuesday:
Measure B, the Lake Valley Fire Protection District tax - 2/3 vote needed to pass
There are 5,917 registered voters
Yes - 1,203 - 58.60%
Truck heading to South Lake Tahoe catches fire, causes explosions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:21pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A big rig heading west on US50 near the state line on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe caught on fire just after 3:00 a.m. Monday, March 2.
Crews from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded. The driver of the truck disconnected the cab from the trailer and TDFPD was able to suppress the fire before it spread.
Strong winds and snowfall likely around Lake Tahoe this weekend; Fire weather concerns with wind
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The month of February has been a fairly dry one but it may end with snow in the Lake Tahoe basin this coming weekend. After unseasonable warmth the past few days, expect a sharp change in the weather Saturday evening into Sunday as a powerful cold front sweeps across the Sierra and northern Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler says goodbye; March retirement date set
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 6:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In just two weeks the City of South Lake Tahoe will be saying goodbye to its sixth police chief since becoming incorporated in 1965.
Chief Brian Uhler will be wrapping up a 40-year career in law enforcement when he retires from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on March 12, 2020. He has been the second-longest serving chief, coming within a couple of months of the City's second police chief, John Crow.
Letter: Learn the facts, become informed and vote YES on Measure B
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:11pm
I support the upcoming Measure B and believe all voters should be informed as to the importance of passing this $52/year bond issue. As a 47-year resident, I have developed a very high degree of respect for and confidence in the Lake Valley Fire Protection District and it’s publicly elected Board of Directors.
