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Tahoe not chosen as stop in 2012 Amgen Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:59amLOS ANGELES (AP) - The seventh edition of the Amgen Tour of California will begin in Santa Rosa on May 13.The eight-stage event, which is expected to include about 140 of cycling's top professional...
Dad's LPs comes out rocking
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:19amSpider webs, dangling skeletons and orange-illuminating jackolanterns provided ambiance to Dad's LPs maiden voyage at Divided Sky on Thursday, Oct. 29. Although it was a band debut, the eclectic...
Christopher Titus' dark past enhances White House bid
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:13amChristopher Titus returns to a familiar venue Saturday when the comedian performs at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.Titus' first time on a big stage was in the showroom when the casino was Caesars...
Sweet idea: Chocolate, Wine and Roses Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:10amChocolate, wine and roses are all the sweeter when they are helping othersProject MANA and the Tahoe SAFE Alliance receive the benefit Saturday, Nov. 5, from the 23rd Chocolate, Wine and Roses F...
Funny stuff at Improv with Havey, Chappell
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:54amHis love of movies is second only to his love of comedy - and both work best without a script. Those traits make Allan Havey, the Improv headliner through Sunday, Nov. 6, a natural and one of my...
Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:50amThe tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.
'In TIme' might be longer than desired
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:50amThe premise of "In Time," a film written and directed by Andrew Niccol, is built upon the indisputable truth that time is our most valuable asset.In his dystopian, futuristic world, locking down...
Out on home video
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:36amGrade BDirected by Stephan J. Anderson, Don HallVoices of Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese, Tom Kenny, Bud Luckey, Jack Boulter, Travis Oates, Kristen Anderson-LopezDisney//Rated G//Animat...
Daniel Tosh at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:18am
Comedian and social commentator Daniel Tosh is coming to Tahoe December 16 & 17 at 9:00pm at the Theater in MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa.
Tosh.0 is a weekly, topical series that takes on everything the Internet has to offer through comedian Daniel Tosh's sarcastic and biting point-of-view. Every week, Tosh spins commentary about blogs and vlogs both popular and obscure, tweets and pokes, popular sites and new technologies.
Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:52am
Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is a perfect summary of outdoor culture. The show begins the minute the doors open at 6:30 p.m in the MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa Showroom. Dramatic action photography from Aurora Photos flashes on the big screen while Little Jon Flip, go-go dancers and a deejay pump up the crowd.
"Tree of Rememberance" Annual Interfaith Ceremony (Carson Valley)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:39am
The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will take place friday, December 9, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carson Valley. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish. Attendees will be able to say the name of the person in remembrance and light a candle in their honor. Music and song will be performed by OneVoice of Unity.
"Tree of Rememberance" Annual Interfaith Ceremony
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:31am
The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will be Wednesday evening, December 7, from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church in South Lake Tahoe. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish.
Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls For Sale!
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 9:12am
It’s your opportunity to buy our delicious Holiday Cheese Balls for $7.50.
They will be available in the Front Lobby of Carson Valley Medical Center, Thursday, November 17 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
For over a decade the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has made their secret recipe for hostess gifts and holiday treats to make your holiday brighter. These cheese balls have been talked about for years and many await the Holidays just to partake. Come on down and show your support.
STHS girls' soccer rout Fernley 11-0 in first round of playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 8:39amThe Lady Vikings had a slow start, but a strong finish as they routed Fernley 11-0 at Vikings Stadium on Wednesday. South Tahoe scored quick, with a goal from Cassidy Jackson in the first minute, b...
STHS boys' soccer losses first round match to Fallon
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 8:37amFALLON - The Fallon boys soccer team dropped South Tahoe, 1-0, first-round playoff match on Wednesday at the Edward Arciniega Complex.The Greenwave scored a second half goal from midfield with 19 m...
Bassnectar, Pretty Lights to play New Year's festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 7:37amWith headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be t...
Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation to play New Year's festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 7:37amWith headliners like Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Thievery Corporation and the Glitch Mob, SnowGlobe Music Festival - far away from the aimless wanderers on Casino Corridor - will undoubtedly be the place to be this New Year's Eve. SnowGlobe will be held on Lake Tahoe Community College's soccer field Dec. 29-31.
For three days the festival will sprawl out in the luxuriant setting of Lake Tahoe’s south shore, offering three main stages and more than 40 world-class musicians to help ring in what is sure to be an unbeatable New Year’s Eve celebration,
A limited amount of reduced-cost, “Early Bird” festival passes go on sale Friday, November 4, 2011. Following that, “Advance” 3-day passes go on sale Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (also in limited supply). Regular 3-day passes go on sale winter 2011 with the exact date to be announced. Patrons are encouraged to start planning their trips soon. Go to http://snowglobemusicfestival.com for more.
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...
