mitch underhill
Memorial Day ceremony to honor Lake Valley Firefighter Larry Stewart
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:55pm
Lake Valley firefighter Larry Stewart was on his way to a fire at Camp Richardson on Friday July 3, 1964 when the water tender truck he was driving ran into a tree. He died two days later.
On Memorial Day, 2018, Stewart will be dedicated on the Public Safety Wall of Honor during a ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.
In 2017, the first ceremony was held and the names of US Forest Service-Tahoe Basin Firefighter Mikey Hallenbeck and Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) irefighter Mitch Underhill were permanently etched on the Wall.
Memorial in South Lake Tahoe dedicated to local heroes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 9:42am
The new public safety memorial wall was dedicated during a public ceremony on Friday. Fire trucks and patrol cars lined the street as law enforcement, US Forest Service and fire personnel gathered at the Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe.
Speakers included Undersheriff Randy Peshon, South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston.
Public safety memorial wall to be dedicated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 5:56pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2017 - 1:00pm
The public is invited to the dedication of a new public safety memorial wall at Happy Homestead Cemetery on Friday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Local law enforcement and fire departments will be participating, with South Lake Tahoe Mayor Austin Sass, El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, fire and police chiefs speaking during the ceremony. A large contingent of agency equipment is expected along with honor guards and traditional bell ringing.
Bouldering competition for all abilities returns to South Lake Tahoe/Meyers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 10:33pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 - 7:00am
Some of the best developed climbing on the South Shore is on the numerous granite boulders scattered throughout the community of Meyers so it seems fitting that the 2016 Tahoe Bouldering Competition will take place there on September 17.
Former Bay Area residents and Touchstone employees Jen and Chris Bloch have taken on organizing the competition which was formerly known as the Meyers Climbing Festival.
There are new sponsors, more prizes and a large cash purse for winning participants. Also on tap are vendors, beer, food and much more.
Dusty LaChapelle named as the Lake Valley Fire District’s Firefighter of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 2:08pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) is proud to announce Dusty LaChapelle as the District’s Firefighter of the Year and one of the Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club’s Community Hero Award recipients. The Community Hero Award recognizes local police, fire professionals, and others in the community who embody the Rotarian motto, “Service Above Self.” The award will be given March 11, 2016 at the Tahoe-Douglas Rotary St. Patrick’s Celebration at Harrah’s Tahoe.
Scholarship fund created in honor of South Lake Tahoe's Mitch Underhill
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 11:59am
It's been almost two-and-a-half years since South Lake Tahoe native Mitch Underhill died unexpectedly at the age of 34. The firefighter/paramedic with Lake Valley Fire Protection District was passionate not only about his family and career, but for the mountains and community he left behind.
In his memory, the Mitch Underhill Mountain Fund has been created at Lake Tahoe Community College.
"He was so loved in the community," said his widow Sarah. "He was an inspiration."
A Farewell to Local Firefighter Mitch Underhill
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 2:49pm
The South Lake Tahoe community said their goodbyes today to Lake Valley Firefighter Paramedic Mitch Underhill, both from the streets bordering his procession into town from Lake Valley to those inside the service at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. The 34 year old South Lake Tahoe native unexpectedly passed away on September 29.
Mitch joined the Fire District as a paid professional on September 27, 2005 and served the community with dedication and devotion for just over eight years until his untimely death.
