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Firefighters say no homes lost in Ray May fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:32pmMINDEN, Nev. - The only structures lost so far in the Ray May fire were a private outbuilding and a BLM-owned structure, the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch CenterThe center reported Wednesday...
Magicians like Danny Cole inspired at an early age
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most magicians start at a very young age, usually before they reach the teenage years.Masters of Magic headliner Danny Cole is no exception. He started doing magic tri...
OBITUARY: William L. Wallick
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:22pmWilliam L. Wallick, 83, of Tahoma, CA passed away July 31, 2011. Survived by children Vincent (Judy), Vanetta (Conrad), and Viviane; 5 grandchildren; siblings Lee, Paul & Wynn (Sueper) and several ...
PINE NUTS: A retort to 'The best government money can buy'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:15pmI'm not a Starbucks man. I like my coffee black and don't have the patience to wait in line behind folks ordering froufrou coffee that takes forever to order and longer yet to produce. But I like t...
Gaelic music and stories tonight at Boathouse Theatre
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 1:00pmThe Vallhalla Summer Arts and Music Festival continues with a flare.Don't miss the group Men of Worth at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Boathouse Theatre. James Keigher from Ireland and Donn...
Slideshow « Lack of money not stopping desire
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:47pmHOMEWOOD – Money and cooperation were the overriding themes of the 15th annual Lake Tahoe Environmental Summit on Tuesday at Homewood Mountain Resort. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lack-of-money-not-...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:47pmKeb Mo, who was in town last weekend, told Harrah's Lake Tahoe officials he would consider recording a live album in the South Shore Room. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tah...
Slug's side project with Murs keeps focus on women
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many fans who have followed Atmosphere's journey know about Slug's creative side ventures. The one I am thinking of, in particular, is Felt, a masterful collaboration bet...
Tahoe agency encourages property owners to control stormwater
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:33pm
By Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is continuing efforts to encourage public-private partnerships that improve the clarity of Lake Tahoe by bring properties along Highway 50 into compliance with Best Management Practice (BMP) erosion control requirements.
Contortionist comes to South Lake Tahoe's Skate House
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The "Slaughter Survivors Tour" is coming to a neighborhood near you.The Contortionist performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in The Skate House, Eloise Avenue, South La...
Keep eyes wide open: 'Peepshow' is coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:06pmNow for something completely different: "The Pretty Little Things Peepshow" will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a free, seated show at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room."It's a new genre of...
Keep eyes wide open: 'Peepshow' is coming to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:06pmNow for something completely different: "The Pretty Little Things Peepshow" will be performed Wednesday, Aug. 24, in a free, seated show at the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room."It's a new genre of...
Mighty Diamonds take a giant hit from Trenchtown to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:02pmA historic and influential Jamaican reggae band performs in South Lake Tahoe Thursday, Aug. 18.Coalescing in Kingston's Trenchtown area in 1969, the Mighty Diamonds continue to tour with foundin...
Magicians like Danny Cole inspired at an early age
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:00pmMost magicians start at a very young age, usually before they reach the teenage years.Masters of Magic headliner Danny Cole is no exception. He started doing magic tricks when he was 10."Young b...
'As my life evolves, the words follow'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Atmosphere, an indie hip-hop band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, perform Wednesday in the MontBleu Theatre. The main members are Slug, the MC whose offstage name is Sean...
'Mr. Tahoe' Darin Talbot moving to Costa Rica for winter months
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mr. Tahoe knows he will miss Tahoe.Citing health issues, Darin "Mr. Tahoe" Talbot plans to spend winters away from his lifelong home."This decision comes with such a h...
Internet marketing class in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:51amAs part of its Chamber EDucation program, the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Economic Development Corporation is hosting a beginner Internet Marketing – The Supe...
Opinion: Mussel threat to Lake Tahoe needs to be taken seriously ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:51amAn infestation in Lake Tahoe would be disastrous. The mussels multiply rapidly once they get a foothold. They attach themselves to water intakes, docks and boats. They force out other species by monop...
Tennis players being aced out of court availability
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:51amLake Tahoe Community College has offered tennis classes for years, and will again this fall. It used to be taught at Tahoe Paradise Park, then South Tahoe Middle School and now at South Tahoe High Sch...
Wine festival at Squaw Valley
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:48amWine lovers can enjoy early fall in the Sierra at the 23rd Annual Alpen Wine Festival held on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Village at Squaw Valley. All proceeds from the festival benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a national nonprofit organization sponsoring lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners.
Adventure company offers stargazing from a kayak
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:47amPush off in a kayak and there is that moment where balance floats between the human body and the body of water.When that body of water is Lake Tahoe, the kayaker often requires several moments t...
Vail Resorts, Shaun White reach partnership deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:30amBROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - Vail Resorts Inc. has reached a multiyear partnership agreement with snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White.The two-time Olympic halfpipe gold medalist will represent ...
SPORTS COLUMN: NIAA needs to require results to be submitted
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:15amAs the high school season starts official practice, the state of Nevada prep sports is in a bit of flux.Controversy continues to surround realignment plans in the south with the newly created 4A Di...
Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:00amWith more than 33 years experience as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, Greg Travis is really one of three different clones constructed from spare parts leftover from "Starship Troopers." "Travi...
Greg Travis returns to scene of cult classic or lousy flick, take your pick
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:00amWith more than 33 years experience as an actor, comedian and filmmaker, Greg Travis is really one of three different clones constructed from spare parts leftover from "Starship Troopers." "Travi...
Lantrip looks to make mark for Wolfpack
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:00amRENO, Nev. - Tyler Lantrip never lost hope."There were a lot of ups and downs," the Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback said recently. "It was a long road. But I always knew there was light at the end ...
What doesn't kill you, kills you later
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:58am"Final Destination 5" amuses the willing, especially if they aren't particularly squeamish about a plot built around the graphic depiction of young adults succumbing to violent accidents. Their app...
What doesn't kill you, kills you later
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:58am"Final Destination 5" amuses the willing, especially if they aren't particularly squeamish about a plot built around the graphic depiction of young adults succumbing to violent accidents. Their app...
Think green at Stella salad demonstrations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:54amKnock, knock.Who's there?Lettuce.Lettuce who?Lettuce us begin the salad demonstration.A diversity of greens and other ingredients Saturday, Aug. 20, in Truckee will be transformed into culinary ...
Think green at Stella salad demonstrations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:54amKnock, knock.Who's there?Lettuce.Lettuce who?Lettuce us begin the salad demonstration.A diversity of greens and other ingredients Saturday, Aug. 20, in Truckee will be transformed into culinary ...
Child and adult food care program
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:15amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Continuing Development Inc. / Choices for Children announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. All children in attendance at sponsored day care ho...
Preschool joins with federal food program
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 10:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope Lutheran Preschool has announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Food Program. The program is available without charge to all enrolled children.In accordance with...
Tdap vaccine required for 7th-12th graders
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis vaccine b...
Barton looks for Disney magic to make customers happy
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:30amWASHINGTON - Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., sent its 900 employees back to school in June to learn how to provide better service.Their instructor: The Walt Disney Co."Disney ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for a wonderful performance
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:55amYesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of attending the Baroque Masters concert put on by Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at St. Theresa Church. What a treat! When we moved to South Lake T...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Sponsors of tornado benefit appreciated
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:54amThank you to our sponsors. Because of you, on Aug. 7 at the Flight Deck, we were able to raise $2,415 for Massachusetts Tordnado Relief. We couldn't have done it without you:The Flight Deck, Hyatt ...
DEATH NOTICE: Jayne Elizabeth Sutterfield Shates
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:53amJayne Elizabeth Sutterfield Shates died July 10, 2011. She was 73.Shates was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Clinton, Tenn. to Everett and Nadine Beets.She is survived by her children, Scott Sutterfield (Dea...
MiniJ Drummers to perform Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club "Mini J Drummers" will open the "Durga and the story of the drun" multi-media show Thursday.Featured in the show, Liz Broscoe, drummer, teacher a...
Food bank offering free farmers market
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Food Bank of El Dorado County, in partnership with California Emergency FoodLink will provide its first free farmers market of the season Friday in South Lake Tahoe. ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote 'no' on Measure R
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:35amHere are seven reasons to vote "no" on Measure R:1) Our trails are in a dangerous state of disrepair while our fields were renovated in 2011.2) In a letter to the Tahoe Daily Tribune dated May 4, 2...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: U.S. is burning?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:34amThis U.S. is burning issue is a gross misunderstanding of the economic policies that do work. The left liberal, progressive, Keynesian economic book some politicians read is what got us into this s...
Dugard kidnappers deny committing other abduction
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 8:30amHAYWARD, Calif. (AP) - Police have questioned the California couple convicted of kidnapping Jaycee Dugard about the high-profile abduction of a 9-year-old girl in the San Francisco Bay area more...
LTCC launches community ed with classes for athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:39pm18 South Lake Tahoe event in mind. The swim clinic, tri interval speed clinic, and tri circuit workshop are the first three classes offered through the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ltcc-launches-commu...
Challenger enters STPUD race
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:39pmLake Tahoe Unified School Distict incumbents Sue Novasel, Larry Green and Mike Doyle are being challenged by student Michael Bischoff. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/08/challenger-enters-stpud-race/...
LTFAC meeting in Incline
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:39pmThe Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee meets from 9am to noon on Aug. 23 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences located at 291 Country Club Drive ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/08/ltfac-meet...
Heaven is a hotel rooftop overlooking the
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:39pmBy Paula Peterson. AVILA BEACH – To sum it up: heavenly. I found a place to unwind, relax, disappear into my own world, and yet, my daughter can have fun ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../heaven-is-a-hot...
Amazon dispute puts California tax board in spotlight
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:39pmReceive News Digest by Email. Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner. Donate to Lake Tahoe News. Social Media ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../amazon-dispute-puts-california-tax......
Progress in fire south of Gardnerville; 2 teens
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:06pmBy Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal. Updated 2:25p Aug. 17: The chief of the local fire district where the Ray May Fire threatens homes said he is optimistic over progress being made by firefighters....
Sample the Sierra food and wine festival
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:00pmFine food, wine, music and art will be the order of the day at the second annual Sample the Sierra on Ski Run Boulevard, Sunday, Sept. 4, noon - 5 p.m. This market-to-table event features samples from Sierra Nevada chefs and restaurants – all created with local produce and paired with 15 regional wineries.
Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 4:50pmThe Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race pits South Shore’s two Mississippi paddlewheelers, The Tahoe Queen and M.S. Dixie II, in a four-mile race along the shoreline to determine the coveted Tahoe Cup and lake supremacy, Sept. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 19th renewal of the spirited “battle of the paddle,” Korbel California Champagne continues a home-grown tradition for annual bragging rights. The M.S. Dixie II holds an 11-7 edge over The Tahoe Queen.
