Middle School
School lunch program forms mean much more than free or reduced cost meals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 8:19pm
Monday is the first day of school, and most parents will get several forms to fill out for each of their students, but there is one form that many may skip over if they think their children won't utilize it.
Not only does the National School Lunch Program Form give qualifying students free or reduced cost lunches and breakfasts, but it can also mean a few million dollars for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) annually.
22 new certified staff members join Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 7:29pm
When students make their way through the doors of classrooms in Lake Tahoe Unified School District on Monday, 22 new certified staff members will be there to greet them.
Al Tahoe Preschool: Michael Pulley, Early Childhood Education Specialist
Tahoe Valley Elementary: Chelsea Casey, Special Day Class
Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School: Anne Lafferty, Special Day Class and Leah Stockton, 1st Grade
Sierra House Elementary School: Jennifer Bronken, 4th Grade and Tamara Dupuis, School Nurse to be split with Bijou
STMS and STHS holding KickStart 2016 on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 9:58pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2016 (All day)
The beginning of the school can be as hectic for parents as it is for kids due to the amount of paperwork to fill out and items to be purchased. Much of the class time on those first few days is filled with teachers collected those completed forms, sending kids to purchase gym clothes, school pictures, check out Chrome Books, and more. For the first time, both South Tahoe High and South Tahoe Middle Schools are holding "KickStart" day on Thursday, August 25 to alleviate some of those tasks. There will be a series of stations for students and parents to navigate through.
Opinion: Why I'm running for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 7:40pm
I am running as a candidate for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee in District 4 because I believe a good education is one of the most important services a community can provide to its citizens.
Lake Tahoe Community College is in an extraordinary and unprecedented position with the passing of Measure F two years ago. I am committed to the prospect of offering students an affordable four-year degree program, upgrading our current facilities, building the University center and exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students.
County Supervisors vote in changes for South Lake Tahoe ambulance service
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 9:19am
South Shore ambulance service has been a hot topic both locally, and across the county with growing concern over the costs and resulting manpower shortage of providing interfacility transfers (IFTs) to facilities outside of El Dorado County.
To understand the recent actions of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS), a look at the past year is warranted.
The City of South Lake Tahoe Wants Out of the Ambulance Business
Sugar Pine seedlings need human help with watering due to lack of rain
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 10:55am
Mother Nature hasn't been bringing the normal summer rain she normally does, so help from the Sugar Pine Foundation and their volunteers are helping the newly planted baby sugar pines to survive.
SOS Outreach Camp students recently helped water the seedlings in the Gondola Fire Area in South Lake Tahoe, and more watering trips are planned.
There are more watering days lined up that the public can participate in:
Tue, August 2, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Watering with Starbucks
Spooner Picnic Area
Wed, August 3, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Watering with Camp Explore
Sand Harbor NV State Park
Kingsbury Middle School sold to Glenbrook company
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 6:10pm
The Douglas County School District has found a buyer for the old Kingsbury Middle School which had been on the market since 2012. The school board voted to accept a $3.15 million offer on the property from Lake Parkway LLC, a corporation listed in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
DCSD closed Kingsbury Middle School on 1900 Echo Drive in Stateline in the 2008-2009 school year due to low enrollment at the schools at the lake. The school site had an original price tag of $4 million.
"This is wonderful news," said DCSD Board President Ross Chichester.
124 local kids now part of TYFS Girl's Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:56am
What started as a small group with a vision of empowering high-risk young girls in the South Lake Tahoe community has expanded into a much sought after program serving 124 girls, and growing every year.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services started “The Girl’s Project” in 2010 to partner with girls and help them become more confident and influential women later in life. The Girl’s Project has now expanded to Tahoe Valley Elementary, Sierra House Elementary, Bijou Elementary and South Tahoe Middle School.
Missoula Children's Theater auditions for Pinocchio
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 11:29am
Event Date:
July 11, 2016 - 10:00am Auditions will be held for Missoula Children's Theatre production of Pinocchio on Monday, July 11 at South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room from 10:00 to 12:00. Those auditioning should arrive at 10:00 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Auditions are free and if cast there is a $50 per child fee to participate in this week long theater experience. A limited number of scholarships are available by calling Peggy Blowney at 530 542-3632.
Location
South Tahoe Middle School Multi Purpose Room
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 8.9556" N, 119° 58' 36.7932" W
See map: Google Maps
No change in service expected as ambulance services change on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 8:14am
Most people won't even notice as ambulance services change on the South Shore July 1. The final touches to the new Cal Tahoe JPA service agreements were made Wednesday in preparation for a change from the City of South Lake Tahoe operating the ambulances that serve the city, to the function being part of the JPA at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:01pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, August 10, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 2:50pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, July 20, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 2:42pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, June 29, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Breast Cancer fundraiser: May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 7:57pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2016 - 5:30pm
Grab your lawn chairs and head out to "May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor," a fundraising event for Tahoe women fighting breast cancer on Monday, June 27 at 121 Holly Lane in Lake Village from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Cameron Park man faces new allegations of child molestation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 8:02pm
A 23-year-old Cameron Park man is behind bars again on felony child molestation charges.
Deputies from the El Dorado Sheriff's Office (EDS)) arrested Robert Lee Edmonds on June 15 after several minors were identified as his victims.
Kudos: Teens gain influence of community leaders at empowerment retreats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 6:34pm
This spring Live Violence Free, in collaboration with a multitude of partners, has been fortunate enough to expand the annual Girls Empowerment Retreat and organize the first ever Boys Empowerment Event. With the generosity of funding from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra and MacDuff’s Public House, Live Violence Free worked closely with South Tahoe Middle School to engage 7th and 8th grade girls and boys in discovering their true potential for greatness.
Barton providing free sports physicals to all student athletes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 11:24pm
Barton Health is offering pre-participation physicals for students who were not able to attend the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics sports physicals event on May 25. All high school, middle school, and Pop Warner athletes from the Tahoe area can participate.
The free physicals are available at Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice the following days and times:
· Wednesday, June 29 from 9am to 12pm
· Wednesday, July 20 from 9am to 12pm
· Wednesday, August 10 from 9am to 12pm
Retiring Lake Tahoe Unified teachers and staff honored for 299 years of service
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 6:50pm
A reception was held Tuesday for those retiring from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District this year. The 11 retirees have worked a total of 299 years in education.
Cynthia Cowen, Teacher – 37 years
Martha Brown, Sr. Accounting Assistant - 33 years
Sandra Moulton, Teacher – 30 years
Norman Nold, Bus Driver/Trainer – 30 yrs
Sydney Brown, Teacher – 29 years
Joan Romero, Sr. Accounting Assistant, Food Service Department - 27 yrs
Steven Hall, Speech Therapist – 27 years
Renee Gorevin, Teacher – 24 years
Francis Fortier, Warehouse Assistant – 24 yrs
Sisters recognized for perfect attendance at South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 6:11pm
Ryann and Morgan Canfield were recognized during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board meeting for their commitment to achieving perfect attendance as students.
Ryann, and eighth grader at South Tahoe Middle School, has missed just one day of school in her life, and that was one day in kindergarten so she has eight consecutive years of perfect attendance. Her sister, Morgan, a fifth grader at Tahoe Valley Elementary has had perfect attendance throughout her six-year (to-date) school career, including a year of transitional kindergarten.
STMS students rise to the Bike Week challenge
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 3:17pm
During the past three days, students from South Lake Tahoe schools have been participating in Bike to School days as part of the two-week Tahoe Bike Challenge.
At South Tahoe Middle School, students rose to the occasion and came out in big numbers on their bikes each day.
Each participant received a raffle ticket for each day they rode to school. 15 students were drawn daily for a plethora of prizes including Amgen Tour of California shirts and hates, bike reflectors, bells and lights, gift bags and more.
Kudos: STMS Club Live thanked for adopting a day at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 9:40am
Bread & Broth would like to thank and acknowledge the South Tahoe Middle School Club Live. Club Live is a program for middle school students that promotes a healthy life style through leadership events, recreational trips and community service projects. Under the guidance of Larry Lambdin and Beth Aiton, the program’s co-advisors, five members of the club helped serve at the Club Live’s “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” on Monday, May 16.
Phase one of community playfield project to break ground
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 4:44pm
A joint effort between the City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College will soon expand recreation offerings on the South Shore.
The Community Playfields Expansion Project will bring two new playfields to the area as work gets underway on the Community Playfields Expansion Project adjacent to the current soccer field at the college.
Soroptimists honor youth of the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 7:42pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.
The winners:
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders
George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio
South Lake Tahoe teen named Youth of the Year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 4:16pm
Mya Rossi has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls club of Lake Tahoe because of her outstanding contributions to both the club and her community.
Along with this role she will also be receiving a Heavenly/Kirkwood/Northstar season pass next winter courtesy of the Vail Epic Promise Program.
Free sports physicals for all student athletes in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 2:41pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2016 - 5:30pm All sports athletes in the Tahoe area can receive a free pre-participation physical on Wednesday, May 25 in the South Tahoe High Blue Gym starting at 5:30 p.m.
Athletes need to show up at the following times:
5:30pm: South Tahoe High & Middle School athletes
6:00pm: Pop Warner & LTCC Soccer athletes
6:30pm: Whittell High & Middle School athletes
Location
South Lake Tahoe High School, Blue Gym
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 23.7336" N, 119° 58' 37.8732" W
See map: Google Maps
Women of the Moose in SLT help local homeless youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 8:51pm
A community group effort led by the Women of the Moose (WOTM) Chapter 408 in South Lake Tahoe is helping the homeless youth of the community
WOTM help out with the kids who are part of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's McKinney Vento program. LTUSD receives an annual allocation of about $1,000 to purchase school supplies and help with bus transportation for its approximately 250 homeless students.
Suspected pipe bomb found in South Lake Tahoe turns out to be hoax
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:28am
10:35 a.m. update: The "all clear" is about to be given at the El Dorado County Government Center. The bomb has been considered a hoax device meant to cause the major response by law enforcement that it did, according to SLTPD Chief Brian Uhler. Evidence is being gathered and roads will soon reopen.
At approximately 6:35 a.m. this morning, a groundskeeper working at the El Dorado County Courthouse located at 1354 Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe noticed a suspicious device in front of the courthouse.
Mental Health Awareness Month May 1 - 31
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 7:11am
May 2 challenge: Say hello and give a warm smile to someone at the grocery store
Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off on May 1 and the community is encouraged to participate in a 31-day challenge to honor not only their own mental health, but that of others.
El Dorado County approves Safe Routes to School Plan for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 9:06pm
During their April 19 meeting, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s Safe Routes to School Master Plan. With this approval, the Supervisors support plans to improve pedestrian and bicycle access and safety around Lake Tahoe schools through infrastructure upgrades, education and encouragement programs, and better enforcement of traffic laws.
Kudos: Tahoe Warm Room thanks cleanup volunteers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:35pm
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) would like to thank the many community members and volunteers who helped in the cleanup and closing of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room in early April. The Warm Room was open from December 18 through April 1 and provided the first overnight homeless services in the Tahoe Region.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thankful for community support of Inaugural Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 7:29pm
On behalf of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for a successful inaugural season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room and the first overnight homeless services in the Tahoe Region.
Our agency appreciates vital funding provided this winter by the El Dorado Community Foundation, Tahoe Magic, and Reliapro Painters, along with many other community partners.
V&T Railroad trip to include breakfast, an orchestra and dancing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 7:34pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2016 - 11:30am
The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra presents an exclusive opportunity to ride the historic Virginia & Truckee Railway to experience live music and dining at the iconic Piper’s Opera House on April 30.
Lake Tahoe school and college boards to have joint session
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 9:20pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College and Lake Tahoe Unified School District Boards of Trustees will hold the annual joint meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the college's board room, starting at 6:00 p.m.
During the meeting, discussions will be held on several common agenda items.
South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Field Lighting
Successfull opening night for South Tahoe High's Rumors
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
April 1, 2016 - 7:00pm The cast and crew of South Tahoe High School's Rumors is celebrating another successful production of their highly acclaimed Theater Arts Department. Under the tutelage of STHS Theater Director Nannette "Liz" Niven, the Neil Simon play opened Thursday night to a packed house, and they expect more of the same during the next four shows.
Location
South Lake Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
South Tahoe High School presents the comedic farce, Neil Simon's RUMORS
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 8:58pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2016 - 7:00pm South Tahoe High's Performing Arts Department is presenting Neil Simon's RUMORS, a fast paced comic farce set in the home of Charlie and Myra Brock in the late 1980’s.
The guests have arrived for the 10th wedding anniversary of the couple but they are met with mayhem. Charlie, the Deputy Mayor of New York, has shot himself and his wife, Myra, is missing. Although Charley’s injury is minor, misunderstandings and rumors abound in this fast paced sophisticated farce.
Location
South Tahoe High School T.A.D.A. Theater
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimists honor South Tahoe Middle School students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 11:22pm
Twelve students from South Tahoe Middle School were honored for their essays during the annual Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Writing Festival.
The students had a topic based on their grade level: seventh graders wrote about "Privacy vs. National Security," while the eighth graders were challenged with writing about who the 2016 female Presidential candidate should be, and why.
The winners:
Seventh Grade Read 180
1st - Brandon Hernandez
2nd - Karina Ibarra
3rd - Andrea Cortez
Seventh Grade
1st - Christopher Guerrero
LTUSD School Board: Immunizations, pay raises, improvements and Nevada student plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 9:05am
The agenda for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday, March 8 is a full one. Board members will be addressing the new state law concerning immunizations, new lights for the soccer field at South Tahoe Middle School, a conditioning room and new flooring at South Tahoe High, student privacy, finances, a 4.5% raise for employees, and discuss a tuition agreement with Douglas County Schools. The meeting begins at the District Office at 5:00 p.m. with closed session, with the public portion beginning about 6:00 p.m.
Immunizations
South Lake Tahoe woman running across US to bring awareness to obesity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 7:05pm
Ari Ramos, a 2004 graduate of South Tahoe High, is running across the country to bring awareness to obesity. She is using all 2,700 miles of the journey to engage with school children and communities about healthy lifestyles.
Ari touched the Atlantic Ocean and left Jacksonville, Florida on January 28. Today, Tuesday, February 16, she is 350 miles away in Fort Walton Beach.
Public gets chance to ask questions about US50 Revitalization project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/11/2016 - 9:11pm
The public once again had the opportunity to participate in the planning of the US50/South Shore Revitalization plan (also known as the Loop Road) during a meeting held at South Tahoe Middle School Wednesday evening. About 100 people took advantage of having the opportunity.
A panel made up of three representatives from the project, Tahoe Transportation District's Carl Hasty and Russell Nygaard, and the Project Manager Mark Rayback from Woods Rodgers.
Vaping becoming an issue in South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 11:17pm
South Tahoe High's Principal Chad Houck made a phone call to parents last week, warning them of the increased use (and subsequent detection) among teens of what is known as "vaping."
Vaping is to "inhale and exhale the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device." The devices are vaporizers, and what goes inside them became popular as a way to cut back on smoking cigarettes starting in 2007, but a 2014 Science News study showed that vaping did not boost quit rates.
Community forum in South Lake Tahoe to discuss the "Loop Road" project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 10:56pm
Event Date:
February 10, 2016 - 4:30pm
A different kind of presentation will be made on the US50/South Shore Revitalization Project this week, one that will include a question and answer period and not just the open house atmosphere of recent Tahoe Transportation District meetings on the project. For the past several years, TTD has been holding public meetings and talking with the community shareholders in order to formulate the best plan for the future of Highway 50 through the Stateline portion of South Lake Tahoe, a plan initiated in 1980.
Open house on Tuesday for US50/South Shore Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 2:24pm
Event Date:
January 27, 2016 - 5:00pm
The community is invited to see the plans for the US50/South Shore Revitalization Plan for the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline areas in an open house on Tuesday, January 26 from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.
Tahoe Transportation District has been meeting with the public over several years to get opinions, input and have open discussion about the proposed plan (also know as Loop Road) that would take Highway 50 behind Raley's and the Heavenly Village. The idea is to make the area more walking and biking friendly with safer routes and less vehicle traffic.
South Lake Tahoe schools closed, Douglas County one hour delay
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 5:54am
It's a snow day for all Lake Tahoe Unified schools today, Friday, January 15. This includes South Tahoe High, South Tahoe Middle School and Meyers, Tahoe Valley, Sierra House and Bijou Elementary schools.
Douglas County schools at the lake are on a one hour delay with buses stopping at main bus stops only.
The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area: ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.
Glenbrook area will board at the entrance to Glenbrook
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:36 a.m.
Shawna Brekke-Read leaves City of South Lake Tahoe Director job
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 6:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is now without their Development Services Director after Shawna Brekke-Read left the position in December.
Brekke-Read was in the position just over a year after leaving the Town of Moraga in 2014 where she served as their Planning Director.
Her husband Don, who is a middle school teacher, had stayed behind in the Bay Area after she accepted the new position. According to City of South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry, Brekke-Read wanted to move back to the Bay Area to be with her husband.
The City has started recruiting for the vacant position.
South Lake Tahoe's Beth Tschantre tries out for American Idol
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 6:26pm
It's not every day a local girl tries out for the musical talent show, American Idol, but Beth Tschantre has done just that.
The 25-year-old from South Lake Tahoe will make her American Idol debut on Thursday night's show when the San Francisco auditions are highlighted. The show is on FOX from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tschantre can't say much about what happens as she's bound by a confidentiality agreement, but she can say her segment starts tonight and goes into next week.
Opinion: Progress continuing at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 7:42pm
People at Lake Tahoe are working together like never before to restore our environment, revitalize our economy, and improve our communities. We saw significant progress all around the lake this year. And our progress is sustainable with continued partnership and collaboration, so critical to tackle the many challenges and important decisions on our horizon.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue expands EMS staffing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 10:33pm
In a move that will save the city money as well as increase staffing, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue added 12 new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) specialists to their staff on December 14.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is now the only fire department in the Tahoe basin to have three firefighters on each engine at all times and two EMS specialists in the ambulance.
SOS launches programs at Heavenly with 75 local youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 1:26pm
SOS Outreach, a non-profit serving South Lake Tahoe youth, launched their winter mountain program at Heavenly Ski Resort this weekend. Vail Resorts and Heavenly donate instructors, gear and access to the mountain. For their first day on the mountain Saturday, SOS had 75 at risk and underserved youth for day one of a five day Learn to ski/snowboard Program.
SOS uses core values and positive adults while teaching youth to ski or snowboard.
Each day of activities staff and youth participate in has a focus, and this first day on the slopes was "courage".
Barton's Festival of the Trees and Lights opens; Winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 9:46pm
The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.
The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:
Designer Tree Category
Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton
Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team
Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
LTUSD Trees:
South Tahoe Greenway plans moving forward
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 10:17pm
Sometime in the future, one will be able to hop on a bike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park and travel on Class 1 trails to Sierra Tract, and hopefully beyond.
The concept for the trail where people would walk and bike safely off the main roads actually began in 1985. Caltrans owned land through the middle of neighborhoods where a highway was proposed, but when it was apparent that would never be built, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) joined Caltrans in discussions to obtain the land.
