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South Tahoe youth hockey on home ice this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:51amThe Tahoe Grizzlies Squirtsages 910 PeeWeesages 1112 and Bantamsages 1314 youth ice hockey teams are geared up for another season ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-youth-hockey-on-hom......
Nevada Governor Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:57am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.
Report: Nevada Public Pension Liabilities Vastly Understated
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:46amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee pension system is one of the better funded plans around the country, but its financial health is far poorer than taxpayers may realize because of the way the long-term liabilities are calculated, a new analysis released Wednesday says.
Outdoors with Don Q: Nuts on the pine
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:21am
By Don Quilici
This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.
Fishing report through Nov. 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:11am
Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Opinion: Reasons Vogelgesang should be on
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmMy position on the issues was well covered in the Lake Tahoe News here. However, I would like to emphasize a few points. Randy Vogelgesang. My engineering experience and my reputation for making commo...
False alarm sends fire sprinkler mixture flowing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmAn alarm technician working at Raley's at the Y in South Lake Tahoe accidentally tripped the fire sprinkler system today about 2:25pm.. The water contained a non-toxic glycerin additive. About 200...
Long-awaited Harrison Ave. upgrades in works in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmWhile South Lake Tahoe is never likely to have a downtown based on how haphazardly the city was allowed to develop and that the main road is a state highway, another five blocks are about to be remove...
South Lake Tahoe-Douglas County officials to meet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:19pmAll things South Shore related will be on the agenda of what is being called the inaugural joint session between the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commission. While the electeds wil...
Criteria for closing state parks murky
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:32pmBy Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee. Leaders of the California parks department on Tuesday were unable to explain to lawmakers the full list of criteria they used to ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../criteria-f...
Long-awaited Harrison Ave. upgrades in works in S. Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:32pmWhile South Lake Tahoe is never likely to have a downtown based on how haphazardly the city was allowed to develop and that the main road is a state ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../long-awaited-harrison-...
USFS looking for input on Incline thinning project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:32pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is proposing to thin trees and brush on National Forest System lands near Incline Village to reduce ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-looking-f...
Tahoe snowfall could get you free clothing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 6:01pmJenny Anderson has her Lake Tahoe News Tshirt The snow that is supposed to arrive Thursday and through the weekend could get you a shirt too ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-snowfall-could-get-you-f...
Keep the doctor away with apple salad
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:04pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've all heard the old saying " an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While this advice shouldn't be taken literally, apples offer dozens of health benefits and happen ...
Cancer patients, caregivers invited to visit Apple Hill
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 3:53pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A day trip to Apple Hill is scheduled for local cancer patients and their caregivers on Nov. 10. The day provides both the patient and their caregivers a day away from th...
Low-cost flu clinic available
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 3:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health Services Department is holding a low-cost community flu clinic for South Lake Tahoe residents.The seasonal flu vaccine, which will be availabl...
Barton Health provides diagnostic hearing services
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 3:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe now has a diagnostic hearing service through Barton Health.Danielle Knowlton, M.A., F.A.A.A. was recruited to offer testing and treatment for those who h...
5 ways to spot a bogus diet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 2:41pmFrom eating cookies, cabbage soup and baby food to drinking lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne concoctions, dieters have tried their fair share of wacky weight-loss plans. One of the newest fad d...
Sprinker system leak dumps fire suppression liquid at the 'Y' parking lot
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 2:16pm
UPDATED: A sprinkler system that was being tested ended up in a mishap, dumping about 200 gallons of fire suppression liquid across the South Raley's at the "Y" shopping center.
Barton orthopedic surgeon practices medicine overseas
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nearly a-year-ago, Dr. Stephen Bannar, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team physician, found himself in o...
New parents get extra care at home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First Five El Dorado and Barton Memorial Hospital have dedicated the last four-years to providing new parents who delivered their babies in the Family Birthing Center aft...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Cancer talk well received
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:26pmOn Oct. 8, an afternoon tea was held on the C. B. Ebright lawn to honor women that had survived cancer. Light refreshments were provided by Harrah's Casino and served by volunteers. Dr. Kelly Shana...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Bread & Broth grateful for help
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:25pmBread & Broth would like to again thank Heavenly Valley for their continued support in our Adopt-A-Day of Nourishment Program. Volunteers from Heavenly lead their community in support for those in ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Hospital staff caring, competent
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:24pmKudos to the doctor and nurses on duty at Barton's ER on the night of Oct. 18 when I unfortunately faced a serious emergency. Their quick and efficient treatment and decision-making made all the di...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Nice job Tahoe Douglas Fire District
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:24pmToday I witnessed a pleasant sight from our local fire department, Tahoe Douglas Fire District. In our neighborhood there were a number of dead treats that required removal. I walked over to the jo...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Little flowers visit library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:22pmThe Saint Theresa School Kindergarten and Little Flower Preschool classes took and educational field trip to the South Lake Tahoe library on Oct. 28. The visit was a first for the preschool clas...
We Can Challenge Week 7: Practice your habits
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This is the final week of the challenge. The students are now asked to practice all of their habits and to be healthy. These healthy habits should not stop after the prog...
Caltrans completes Echo Summit project
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been said that what starts with bang often ends in a fizzle. The saying may ring true with regards to the Highway 50 Echo Summit project.Kicking off in May with t...
Hospital auxiliary to host holiday fair
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday at St. Theresa's Grace Hall, South Lake Tahoe.Clothes, books, linens, purses, to...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Measure R is Fair Play
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:36amMeasure R is fair to taxpayers because no taxes are raised in this economy. Existing funds are shared equitably between bike paths and youth ball fields. Ball field improvements can go to enhance b...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vogelgesang has experience for utility board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:25amI am writing to encourage voters to support Randy Vogelgesang for South Tahoe Public Utility District Director Seat 3. I originally moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1978 and have lived here continuousl...
(UPDATED) Nationwide Test of The Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:24am
By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kortge explains water meter position, qualifications
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:14amWith experience from the boardroom to the field, I am qualified to represent the public on the Board of Directors Seat No. 3 for the South Tahoe Public Utility District.My background includes:* Hom...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote Vogelgesang for utility board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:01amMy name is Randy Vogelgesang and I am asking for your vote for Seat 3 of the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. My wife Cathy and I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for more than 25 years. I ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Setting the record straight about Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:49amSeveral months ago at JPA public meetings on Measure R, I made arguments similar to those in Stephen Reinhard's recent letter opposing Measure R. I participated in all of the JPA public meetings, a...
Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day Nov. 8
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:45am
Do you live in the Bijou neighborhoods? Are you looking for a way to participate in your community? Please feel free to join South Lake Tahoe's Community Outreach at the Bijou Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Volunteers will meet at Bijou Community School in front of the Family Resource Center at 10 a.m. Collection bags and gloves will be dispersed. See attached fliers.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Runnels and Rise for utility district board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:37amI was on the South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors for two years in 2007. The only candidates I met while on the board were Dale Rise and John Runnels. These two candidates have pr...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bischoff is right choice for both school boards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:35amMichael Bischoff should be elected to the South Lake Tahoe Unified School District and the Lake Tahoe Community College.In so getting him into both of these positions will allow an emissary / ambas...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vogelgesang right choice for utility district
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:34amRandy Vogelgesang is blessed with a great common sense and belief in service to his community. He and his family are long-time South Lake Tahoe residents. He provides professional structural engine...
SAUNDERS: Oakland drowning in social justice
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:31amOccupy Oakland has scheduled a general strike throughout the California city for Wednesday. What does that mean? "No work. No school. Occupy everywhere," the group's website explains. "Shut down th...
EDITORIAL: Tribune endorses Measure R, rate-payer focused utility board leadership
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 10:29amOff-presidential election years can often present a challenge to voters and candidates. For voters, the challenge is caring enough to get to the polls and cast a ballot. For candidates, the challen...
IHOP Gunman had been unstable two months before the shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 8:51amCARSON CITY, Nev. - In the days and months leading to his deadly rampage at the Carson City IHOP, Eduardo Sencion had been struggling with voices and the feared that people were demons out to ge...
Gondola to link The Ridge with Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:01am“It will give the Ridge Tahoe an elevated status as far as accommodation properties in the South Shore. It is the only lodging property that sits on Heavenly ski ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../gondola-t...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 4:01amLake Tahoe Community College's DVD borrowing program has more than 1000 discs – to view – for free. • There will be a Veterans' Day observance at the ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets...
USFS resumes fire operations in Angora Fire area
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 1:48amSmoke may be visible on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping do...
More details emerge in bear shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy accidentally shot a black bear with a live round rather than a rubber bullet during a Friday incident that resulted in the death of a...
Man arrested for allegedly sending lewd photos to teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police arrested a 35-year-old man Monday on suspicion of sending inappropriate pictures to a teenage girl.Justin Fischer was arrested about 6:40 p.m. on ...
Police investigating suspected arson
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe police are investigating a Sunday night fire on the 2500 block of Chris Avenue as a suspected arson. When firefighters and police arrived, a 1989 Ford Mu...
Man taken to hospital following casino assault
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - About 4 a.m. Sunday a 25-year-old El Dorado Hills man was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital with a cut to his forehead following a fight inside Harrah's Lake Tahoe, accor...
Woman sentenced in June meth bust
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 5:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Oct. 18 Tiffany Lynn Benton was sentenced to three years summary probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of maintaining a residence for illicit purp...
