Patriotism
Local students honored by DAR Chapter
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 7:56am
On Thursday evening, November 21, members of Lake Tahoe Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and guests gathered to honor two local high school students with the prestigious DAR Good Citizen Award.
This award has been presented to deserving high school students since 1934. However, the award has never been presented in the greater Lake Tahoe Basin because, until February 2019, there was no DAR chapter in the area.
Daughters of the American Revolution membership surpasses one million
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 3:12pm
This month, membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has surpassed one million total members since its beginning. Member number one million is Amy Dickinson from Freetown, New York. Amy is the author of the popular advice column, “Ask Amy.” Her journalism career began as a freelancing position with the Chicago Tribune. Her personal life has involved many challenges, including her father’s abandonment of the family when she was a child.
9-11 ceremony to be held at American Legion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 8:53pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community and visitors are invited to join members of American Legion Post 795 and the American Legion Auxiliary at a commemorative ceremony to honor the victims and first responders of September 11, 2001.
Its been 18 years since a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda were conducted against the United States on that Tuesday morning in New York, Virginia an Pennsylvania, killing almost 3,000 people.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with TOCCATA-Tahoe Orchestra and Chorus's 14th Annual "BOPs" Concert!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 1:19pm
Event Date:
July 1, 2019 - 7:00pm TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra helps you celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends, close to home! Our 14th annual “BOPS” concert, conducted by Maestro James Rawie, is a delightful summer event that we perform in two venues at the Lake, in Reno, and in Gardnerville. Revel in full orchestra and chorus performances of patriotic favorites, be swept off your feet by great opera arias, join in a sing-along, and, if you’re the highest bidder, conduct the “The Stars and Stripes Forever”!
DAR Daughters serve lunch to veterans at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 3:48pm
Daughters of the American Revolution from Lake Tahoe Chapter, NSDAR, showed their patriotism and community spirit by providing hot lunches during finals week to the veterans who attend Lake Tahoe Community College.
South Lake Tahoe woman honored by Daughters of the American Revolution on her new citizenship
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 11:12am
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently gathered to honor a South Lake Tahoe woman who recently took the Oath of Citizenship in Sacramento.
Jessica Sosa Torres, a longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe and a graduate of South Tahoe High School, is now officially a citizen of the United States. Members of her family attended her Sacramento swearing-in ceremony and were present at the South Lake Tahoe DAR celebration on March 19, 2019.
South Lake Tahoe twins headed to Boys and Girls State
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:49am
It has always been an amazing accomplishment for a student from South Tahoe High to be selected to go to either Boy's State or Girl's State, programs sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
For the first time organizers can remember, twins have been selected to represent the community in the unique and exciting government-in-action learning programs which teach youth how to be knowledgeable stewards of freedom, democracy and patriotism.
16th anniversary of 9/11 to be remembered with ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 2:58pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2017 - 11:00am
It took just 72 minutes to change the lives of millions of people on September 11, 2001.
In commemoration of that day and the lives lost with attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, members of South Lake Tahoe’s American Legion Post 795 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a ceremony on Sept. 11, 2017 at the American Legion Hall starting at 11:00 a.m.
The community and first responders are invited.
El Dorado County DA announces passing of Deputy DA Katie Dobler
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 4:26pm
El Dorado County Deputy District Attorney, Katie Dobler, passed away early Monday morning, February 13, 2017. She was 35 years old.
"The People of the State of California, the residents of El Dorado County, and the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office have lost a passionate and relentless advocate for justice," said District Attorney Vern Pierson. "Katie’s family, friends, and coworkers have lost a loving daughter, sister, and friend who was fiercely loyal and devoted."
American Legion to host 9/11 ceremony in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 3:44pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2016 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Locals and visitors are welcome to join the American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe as they hold a commemorative ceremony honoring the victims and first responders of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
The 11:00 a.m. ceremony will be held at the Legion Hall located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Post members and the Ladies Auxiliary will also be providing refreshments after the ceremony.
American Legion Post 795 to host 9/11 ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 6:56pm
Event Date:
September 11, 2015 - 11:00am
The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites residents and visitors to join members of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for a commemorative ceremony to honor the innocent victims and first responders of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Refreshments will be served.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
