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VETERANS DAY: Remembering my father and other veterans
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:53pmHe was born on July 24, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri. His young mother died five years later and he spent the rest of his childhood shuffled between orphanages, aunts and a stepfather. He had just ...
South Shore casinos back to downward slide
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After two positive months, the casinos at Stateline posted a 14.37 percent loss for September.The main source of Douglas County's gaming revenue, the casinos won $17.1 mi...
Vision plan, loop road seen as paths to better economy, environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Remodeled casinos rise above tree-lined streets where people walk leisurely between new restaurants and retail shops.An orchestra plays at a new entertainment venue at...
Kindertown closes, final hearing next week
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe's Kindertown Preschool and Infant Center was shut down by the California Department of Social Services last week, but owner Maria Barrows-Crist has one l...
SnowGlobe announces full lineup
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:24pmSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif. - SnowGlobe Music Festival, the South Shore's biggest New Year's Eve event, has dropped the full list of artists that will appear during the 3-day festival.The festival wil...
Grizzlies hold their own against the division's best
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This past weekend the Tahoe Grizzlies Bantams (ages 13 & 14) hosted the undefeated Santa Rosa Flyers in a back-to-back weekend series. The Grizzlies hadn't played in a...
Urias and Devan top bowlers of the week
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 12:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Our top women's bowler of the week is Jessica Urias. Urias bowls on the WE DON'T GIVE A SPLITS team in the His & Hers league and maintains a 192 average. Urias exploded f...
Lady Vikings face Boulder City in state playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When asked what he knew about Boulder City, South Tahoe's first-round opponent in the state soccer playoffs, girls' head coach Chris DeLeon said he didn't know much."I...
From Mexico to Whittell's gridiron
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:51amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Whittell's football match against Incline was the end of not just the season, but the careers of several of the Warriors who will be graduating this year. For one senior, tho...
Time stamp: 11:11 / 11-11-11
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:11am
Angora fire restoration draws complaints
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 10:55amA prescribed forest burn in the Angora fire area caused quite a stir earlier this month after wind gusts of up to 50 mph carried some of the burn slash piles and brush further than what was comfortable for nearby homeowners.
The U.S. Forest Service, however, says that at no point did the prescribed fire, which consisted mostly of slash piles and dead trees, get out of hand and the agency remains both cautious about its undertaking and empathetic to nearby neighbors who rebuilt their homes following the June 2007 Angora fire.
Bill opens ski areas to summer recreation
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 8:00amA new bill signed by President Obama Monday could turn Lake Tahoe ski resorts into year-round playgrounds. But don't expect waterslides down your favorite run, because that is now clearly illega...
Bill opens ski areas to summer recreation
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 8:00amA new bill signed by President Obama Monday could turn Lake Tahoe ski resorts into year-round playgrounds. But don't expect waterslides down your favorite run, because that is now clearly illega...
University women to host college president Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Kindred Murillo, president of Lake Tahoe Community College will a guest and speaker at the South Lake Tahoe American Association of University Women's meeting at 10 a...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thank you from Spc. Garrett Fant's family
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 5:00amGarrett's family wants to extend a heart-felt thank you to the community of South Lake Tahoe for the support you gave us after the loss of our beloved son, Spc. Garrett A. Fant. We are truly blesse...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Annual Shop to Stop Domestic Violence participants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 5:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the Village Shopping Center for hosting the recent Second Annual Shop to Stop Domestic Violence event. A big thank you goes out to the following ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for support from health professionals
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 5:00amSouth Lake Tahoe Women's Center would like to thank the following health professionals for volunteering their time to educate the public on the effects of Domestic Violence on Health at our Second ...
Stateline gaming results bring down entire state
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:58pmThe Carson Valley-Carson City area fared better, but still fell 2.5 percent. Reno, though, came through with 2.6 percent increase. – Lake Tahoe News staff report ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../stateline...
NLTRA doles out $46000 to 17 entities
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:58pmThe North Lake Tahoe Resort Association in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce has awarded $46250 in grants to 17 businesses ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../nltra-association-dole...
SnowGlobe Festival early bird and advance tickets sell out; 3-day and VIP passes on sale
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 5:16pm
Who said there's never any good news on Thursdays? The folks over at SnowGlobe Music Festival report that the advance and early bird tickets for the Dec. 29 through New Year's Eve concerts have sold out. But there are plenty of tickets remaining for the regular 3-day and VIP passes, according to the website.
South Tahoe boys cross country state champs
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:38pmRENO, Nev. - Connor Henderson led South Tahoe to a 3A state title on Saturday at San Rafael Park in Reno. The Vikings battled injuries and sickness on their way to the being the top 3A team in the ...
Lady Vikings head to state after win in Elko
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, South Tahoe volleyball coach Dan McLaughlin huddled his team together in the gym to go over their next match against Boulder City High School. The last time...
Forum focuses on aquatic invasive species
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:00pmThe Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Nov 16 from 530 to 730pm at the North Tahoe Events Center in ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../forum-focuses-...
Nevada Now Offering Fallen Military License Plate To Families Of War Dead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:00pm
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced today that a new license plate honoring fallen military personnel who died of injuries while on active duty is now available to family members.
Film to explore the end of life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a free screening of "Consider the Conversation," a documentary exploring the American struggle with communication and preparation for the end-...
Detect breast cancer early
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 9:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States and follows just behind lung cancer. Due to earlier detection and improved treatment, more patien...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Bijou playground's new log border appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 9:16amThank you Ed Cook Tree Service, Zephyr Point Presbyterian Center, and Bijou Parents who helped create a wonderful log border (and balance beam) around Bijou's playground. We could not have created ...
Edgewood investment seen as Tahoe key
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 8:31amRENO, Nev. - Edgewood Companies' plan to erect a spacious lodge costing upwards of $100 million represents the most significant private investment at South Lake Tahoe in several decades - and th...
Area fishing report through November 16
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 6:26amHere is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.
Landfill byproduct being turned into energy
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Legality of Fallen Leaf Lake board members
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:08am“Someone can register, and that makes them eligible until the court tells them they're not,” Uthe told Lake Tahoe News. So even though they may be currently registered to vote within the district,...
South Tahoe woman wins 2 tickets to Soroptimist wine tasting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:08amPaula Peterson of South Lake Tahoe and a guest are going to Friday night's annual wine tasting put on by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Peterson is one of the many people who eloquent...
$25000 in health related grants awarded by Barton
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:08amBarton Foundation and Barton Health's Community Advisory Committee gave $25000 to 10 South Lake Tahoe organizations to help fund health-related services and programs. The recipients were honored a...
STHS students distinguish themselves among
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 4:08amPublisher's note: Four students from South Tahoe High School were honored as Young Women of Distinction on Nov. 9 by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe. Different this year was the maturit...
Pray for Snow with Sierra-at-Tahoe on Thursday
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 10:10pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe resort's annual pre-season Pray for Snow party is Thursday night at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa's Opal Lounge. Contests including the first ever "La Niña" contest will give winter worshippers a chance to win gear including a sweet set-up from Rome snowboards and a Sierra Season Pass.
Powder House Explains the Art of Ski Boot Fitting
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 9:42pmBrett Springbett and Jeff Volimus explaining from Megan of RSN Tahoe how to get a correct fit in a ski boot.
USFS to begin 2 prescribed burns today
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 8:14pm... crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Shore and on the West Shore near the Tahoe Heights area today. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../usfs-to-begin-2-p...
Nevada Panel Begins Work On Creating Uniform Education Data Reporting System
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 3:56pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – It’s hard to know how well Nevada’s public school and college students are doing if there is no uniform and reliable data to view their performance over time.
Gov. Brian Sandoval is working to change that.
Tamarack Lodge at Heavenly Receives LEED Environmental Certification
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:28pmHeavenly Mountain Resort announced today that Tamarack Lodge received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Tamarack Lodge is the first LEED-certified, on-mountain building at Lake Tahoe. It will serve as the blueprint for the construction of Northstar-at-Tahoe’s new on-mountain lodge and as a guide for future Vail Resorts development.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Day pass refusal a disappointment
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:53pmI went to use the sauna and steam at MontBleu on Oct. 30 and was told they no longer sell day passes to the locals; you need to be a guest or buy a monthly membership. I know my $20 day pass is not...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hearing date set for bus driver
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:52pmI would like to thank the Tribune for printing my letter on Oct. 21 concerning the City Council hearing on my husband's job. I'd also like anyone who would like to support Mike to know the hearing ...
SAUNDERS: Deficit reduction: Blaming easier than fixing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:47pm"I have great respect for each of you individually, but collectively I'm worried that you're going to fail - fail the country," former Bill Clinton chief of staff Erskine Bowles said last week to t...
Foghat's singer is a fool for city of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:11pmIt's not surprising Charlie Huhn used to play in Humble Pie. For a rock star and frontman for Foghat he certainly acts plenty humble."When we first played Harrah's, I thought I was going to be i...
Barton audiologist activates first Cochlear implant in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sounds coming from Danielle Knowlton could have been simple baby talk."Ba ba ba ba," she said to Juan "Emilio" Duran-Reyes, in a sing-song voice.The 14-month-old b...
Barton audiologist activates first Cochlear implant in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sounds coming from Danielle Knowlton could have been simple baby talk."Ba ba ba ba," she said to Juan "Emilio" Duran-Reyes, in a sing-song voice.The 14-month-old b...
Cool night warmed by Hot Buttered Rum
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:04pmWith Old Man Winter knocking on the door, the lingering vestiges of last weekend's snow gracin' the basin, and more weather forecast for this weekend, folks in Tahoe can use a little something t...
Double-barreled night of bluegrass with Michigan band
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:01pmIf you hear "Handguns" at Crystal Bay Casino Saturday at 9 p.m., there's no need to hit the floor or run for the exits. Instead, fight your way to the front of the crowd in the Crown Room and ge...
Shakeup on STPUD board, Measure R passes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:57pmTwo new faces will be on the South Tahoe Public Utility District board, incumbents are returning to Lake Tahoe Unified and Lake Tahoe Community College boards, and the recreation measure on the South ...
Conservation groups oppose South Shore fuel
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:57pmAs reported on Lake Tahoe News a month ago, an objection to the final EIS by the Oct. 28 deadline would trigger a 30-day resolution period. It's been triggered by Earth Island Justice's John M...
Ownership change at Timber Cove closes restaurants
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:57pmBoth restaurant locations will be operated by the family trust that has taken over operation of the South Lake Tahoe pier as well as the Best Western Timber Cove Lodge. Bob Maloff, who had owned the p...
