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Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 7:47pm
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:
Artist's final brush stroke came too soon
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 4:29pmRobert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Tahoe Art Scene” on KTHO radio on Thursdays at 5:15pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artists-final-brus...
Climate Ride part two: Teacher plans solo bike trip
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite some bumps in the road, a retired Lake Tahoe Community College teacher once again has his eyes set on the horizon.South Shore resident George Drake took part i...
Nevada Seeks New State Public Schools Chief To Implement Education Reforms
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 2:40pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada is looking for a new state public schools chief to push forward with education reforms sought by Gov. Brian Sandoval and approved by lawmakers in the 2011 legislative session.
Keith Rheault, Nevada’s superintendent of public instruction since 2004, is retiring in early April and Sandoval wants to have a new schools chief to take over the Department of Education by then.
Buying art is nowhere near as complicated as
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 6:43pmThe blank wall or table top won't care, and you know for sure what I'd say about the couch. Robert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Ta...
School district warns of phone solicitation scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 7:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District and South Tahoe Middle School Parent Teacher Association are warning of a scam where someone is calling local businesses and solici...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks for Halloween carnival food
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 6:00amThe Sierra House Parent Teacher Association would like to give a huge thank you to all the local business that help made our Halloween Carnival food menu a success! Thanks to Lira's, Grocery Outlet...
Documentary about end-of-life issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 9:21am“Consider the Conversation” is a documentary done by Terry Kaldhusdal, a teacher and filmmaker from Wisconsin as well Mike Bernhagen, the director of community outreach and care partner relations at R...
Artists' connection to the work matters first
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 11:59pmRobert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Tahoe Art Scene” on KTHO radio on Thursdays at 5:15pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../artists-connection...
Tahoe 21st Century Education Series: Author Bernie Trilling to Speak
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 7:32pmBy Heather Segale
Community educators are joining forces to bring another 21st Century Education Speakers Series to the Lake Tahoe Basin. This year’s series kicks-off with author Bernie Trilling on Tuesday, November 8th from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Sierra Nevada College in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to Safeway for books
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 10:54amThe Sierra House Elementary Parent Teacher Association would like to give a huge thank you to Safeway for donating all the fabulous, hard bound books to our school! The kids loved having something ...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Walk-A-Thon deemed a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:58amThe Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Parent Teacher Association would like to thank our wonderful community for helping to make this year's Walk-A-Thon a success!The morning of Sep...
Opinion: Soldier teaches lessons with his death
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 9:26amForty years from now, a beloved high school history teacher at [South] Tahoe High School named Garrett Fant should be celebrating his retirement surrounded ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-soldier...
Education Roundup: Students jump jacks to break world record
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 9:22amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Led by physical education teacher Seth Martin, 431 Tahoe Valley Elementary students joined in Michelle Obama's nationwide campaign to break the world record for most p...
Remembering Fallen Soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 5:14pm
Garrett Fant, the 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier who died Sept. 26, 2011 in Afghanistan, left a legacy South Lake Tahoe can be proud of, friends and family say. The young man, who attended South Tahoe High School and considered South Lake Tahoe his home, will be remembered for his personable nature and affable character. For as young as he was, he was a gentlemen and treated everyone around him with dignity and respect, including those he didn’t personally know.
Soldier had hopes of becoming a teacher
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:03amGarrett Fant knew since he was a young boy that he wanted to be a soldier. He enlisted in the Army as soon as he was old enough, dismissing pleas from his brother to join him in the Navy. Family members spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle about the young man, including his aspirations to return to South Tahoe to teach. Go here for the story.
Opinion: Finding your inner artist
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:58amRobert Schimmel is a professional artist and teacher in South Lake Tahoe as well as host of “Lake Tahoe Art Scene” on KTHO radio on Thursdays at 5:15pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-finding-yo...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Bijou parent teacher association thanks community for support
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:19amThe Bijou Community School Parent Teacher Association would like to thank all those who made our 2011 Walk-A-Thon a huge success.A big Bijou thank you goes to Aloha Ice Cream, Tahoe Keys Property O...
Retired teacher battles M.S., climate change
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Riding more than 300 miles on a tricycle may seem like an unusual way to combat climate change, but South Lake Tahoe resident George Drake isn't an average bicyclist.A...
Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation announces 2011-12 programs, scholarship opportunities
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 1:54pm
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has opened registration for the 2011 – 2012 Alpine, Freestyle, Freeride and Snowboard Programs. With a variety of options from the One-Day Program to the Full-Time Competitive Program, the Lake Tahoe foundation has something for all ages and levels of skiers and riders. Registration packets are available online, at the HSSF building, or by calling the HSSF administration office. Those who register and pay in full now will receive the early registration pricing; prices increase $100 on November 1, 2011.
Douglas authorities arrest man on abduction, attempted sexual assault charges on a child
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 2:38pm
By Sgt. Jim Halsey
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Jacob Wilcher on charges of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. At approximately 11:40 am on Sunday, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a call of an attempted child abduction at the Lifepoint Church, in Minden.
Friends recall Florence Donovan-Gunderson; witness describes shooting as tragedy hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 7:57am
A gunman who opened fire inside a Carson City restaurant has torn a hole through the South Lake Tahoe community, taking the life of a long-time local woman, maiming her disabled husband, and sending shock waves in the community after learning the gunman has family business ties in town.
The brutal murder that happened inside the International House of Pancakes this week claimed the lives of three U.S. Army National Guard personnel and Lake Tahoe Keys resident Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67. Shooter Eduardo Sencion, 32, of Carson City turned the automatic weapon he was packing on himself and left both communities stunned and asking questions about why such a senseless act of violence happened.
South Lake Tahoe woman among those killed, husband wounded in IHOP shooting
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 8:55am
Florence Donovan-Gunderson and her husband Wally Gunderson, who split their time between Southern California and their home in the Tahoe Keys, were having breakfast at IHOP in Carson City Tuesday morning when a gunman shattered their lives forever.
According to a family friend, Florence was killed inside the restaurant, along with three Nevada National Guard members, while Wally was wounded. A man interviewed by KRNV 4 described how he applied first aid to Wally, while his wife was obviously killed instantly.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office held a news conference at 9 a.m. this morning to officially release the names of the victims.
Suzy Krzaczek, a teacher at South Tahoe Middle, said her and the victim's families had been close friends for more than 30 years. She said that Wally had called her mother yesterday from the hospital to take care of the couple's dog before he was wheeled into surgery.
MiniJ Drummers to perform Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:51amSOUTH 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...
Boys & Girls Club members part of drumming
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 3:05pmLake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club's Mini J Drummers will open the “DURGA and the Story of the Drum” multi-media “DRUMGANZA” show on Aug. 18. Liz Broscoe, drummer, teacher and author, create...
