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An Evening of Chautauqua with Mark Twain, Snowshoe Thompson and Warren Upson
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 1:28pm
Come to Genoa for an "Evening of Chautauqua: with Mark Twain, Snowshoe Thompson and Pony Express Rider - Warren Upson" Friday, March 2nd 6-8pm at the Genoa Town Hall. $10 at the door, first come-first seated. What fun to see our historical heroes come to life in 1860s Genoa. Great venue for the whole family. Event features McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain, Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson and Kim Copel as Warren Upson. Proceeds to benefit Friends of Snowshoe Thompson and Town of Genoa Concert on the Greens. For more information call (775) 315-7777 or (775) 220-0605.
Fishing report through Feb. 21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 4:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is through Feb. 21.
Feminist Artist Joanna Frueh Workshop at Sierra Nevada College
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 3:02am
Following her performance at UNR on March 1, scholar, teacher, and artist Joanna Frueh will conduct a workshop at Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., on Friday, March 2 from 1 -3:30pm in David Hall, 3rd floor. The workshop is limited to 25 people. There is a $10 workshop fee that includes a copy of the book The Glamour of Being Real. The book and workshops focus participants on being true to themselves through practices of self-transformation and conscious self-creation.
Column: Falling in Love All Over Again
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 9:44am
(Editor's note: Today begins a regular feature to South Tahoe Now by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
So here it is. Valentine’s Day. A day of love and romance for some. A dreaded day of heartache and bitterness for others. Some of you may receive cards, flowers, a phone call from a friend, a nice romantic dinner or even a marriage proposal. Some of you will spend the day alone, avoiding the satin heart mayhem and gooey sentimental couples that inevitably come with the traditions of February 14th.
Chili Fundraiser for Douglas County TRIAD
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 3:03pm
The Coyote Grill will be hosting a Chili Night fundraiser for the Douglas County TRIAD group from 5pm to 10 pm.
TRIAD is a volunteer service organization combining a cooperative agreement between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, East Fork Fire and Paramedic District and Douglas County senior citizens, committed to enhancing the quality of life for our senior citizens. for more info see the Douglas Co. Sheriff's website.
Survey: What our local politicians make around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 12:03pm(Editor's note: The following ran in the January issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. The second part of the series that examines public agency salaries for managers is in the February issue, on newsstands now.)
Here are the latest salaries and benefits available for the South Lake Tahoe Public Utilities Commission, the South Lake Tahoe City Council, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the Douglas County (Nevada) Board of County Commissioners, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board and the board of the Douglas County School District.
Jill Kinmont Boothe, whose story was the basis of 'The Other Side of the Mountain' dies
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 1:55pm
Jill Kinmont Boothe, the former ski champion and Olympic hopeful who was left paralyzed after a skiing accident in Utah in 1955 and whose life story was the subject of the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a subsequent sequel, died Thursday at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City, the Los Angeles Times reports. She was 75.
Ruth Rhines, senior deputy coroner of Carson City, confirmed that Boothe died. A cause of death wasn't given and Rhines could not confirm reports that Boothe died of complications related to surgery.
Homewood lawsuit: Court rejects plaintiffs' request for shorezone judge
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:07amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency received a positive ruling in the opening stages of the lawsuit challenging the Homewood Mountain Ski Area Master Plan that was filed by the Sierra Club and the Friends of the West Shore.
The Expendables bring winter hope with new tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:56pmMusical talent and chemistry is recognized early in life, and for the Expendables it was even earlier most. "Adam (Patterson), Raul (Bianchi), and I were friends before we got together," the ban...
Vonn off to fast start, opens big World Cup lead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:39amLindsey Vonn is shining on the slopes and outracing the struggles in her personal life.The Olympic downhill champion may be going through a divorce with her husband and may be dealing with persiste...
Vonn off to fast start, opens big World Cup lead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 10:39amLindsey Vonn is shining on the slopes and outracing the struggles in her personal life.The Olympic downhill champion may be going through a divorce with her husband and may be dealing with persiste...
CASA Corner: CASA a nerve-wracking but rewarding endeavor
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amMy knees felt weak and I thought I might throw up.I walked into the courtroom for the first time in my life as a participant. The thing was though, I was not in any trouble, wasn't there to be repr...
Smile - a lot; it just might save your life
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 10:02amOne of the keys to a longer, healthier life just might be your smile.In a recent study of more than 6,000 adults over 50, scientists found that those with sunny dispositions had a significantly red...
Chautauqua Performance at Explore Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:36pm
She was a person of two worlds. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins was a Northern Paiute Native American and Author of the book:” Life Among the Paiutes, their Wrongs & Claims.” (1883) Making her the first Native American to write a book in the English Language.
Join local performer Dianna Maria de Borges as she speaks a tale of bravery and courage during her classic impersonation of this remarkable Native American woman.
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:
Get Fresh and Healthy Cooking Workshops at LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 2:37pm
Event Date:
February 2, 2012 (All day) The Community Education department at Lake Tahoe Community College presents “Get Fresh and Healthy” workshop series. This is a series of four workshops; however you can register for individual workshops OR for all four together! Each workshop is ONLY $38!!
• Cooking with Spices is on Thursday, February 2nd from 6pm-9pm.
This exciting workshop will help you learn to elevate the flavor of foods by using different herb and spice blends. The facilitator of this workshop is local and master gardener, Diane Weidinger.
• The Winter Soup Workshop is on Friday, February 10th from 6pm-9pm.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
30° 8' 16.944" N, 81° 46' 25.6224" W
See map: Google Maps
Movie Review: Sc-fi horror film 'Underworld Awakening' wastes Beckinsale's talent
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:38pmThe sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakening 3D" playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene has been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.
Women's Center changes names, keeps providing critical help
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Until she was put in contact with the South Lake Tahoe Women's Center, life was a nightmare for Tammy and her children. "I don't even know where I'd be right now witho...
Lake Tahoe Organization Zawadisha Fund Thinks Big and Small to Help Women in Kenya
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 11:06pm
(Editor's note: The Lake Tahoe-based Zawadisha Fund was founded by Jennifer Gurecki and Julie Lowe of South Lake Tahoe. Here is their report.)
Barey's eyes widened with wonder as she held the piece of paper in her hand. She struggled to decipher the words on the document but understood its significance — the number, 5,000 Kenyan shillings, would be paid to her to start her own small business baking and selling chapati to support her family.
Book: 'Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 6:00amMore than 34 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma some time during their life, of which roughly one-third are under the age of 18.Dr. Stephen Apaliski, MD, an expert in the field of Pe...
League to Save Lake Tahoe Names Darcie Goodman-Collins as New Executive Director
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:00pm
South Shore native Darcie Goodman-Collins has been named the new executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, officials announced today. She replaces Rochelle Nason who resigned last September.
“I’m very excited to move back to Lake Tahoe. I grew up skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and waterskiing on our beautiful lake. I am passionate about science, education, and the Lake. I will lead the League’s efforts to restore the Lake and work hand in hand with the local community to do so,” said Goodman-Collins in a news release.
LTCC Writer's Series on Wednesday with Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 6:17pmLake Tahoe Community College's Writers' Series continues as two local authors, Jeremy Evans and Scott Lankford, read and sign their work at the LTCC library. Stop by for the reading, buy a book to get signed, and chat with the writers.
Obamas mark King's birthday with volunteer outing
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:33pmWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama evoked Martin Luther King, Jr.'s own words about public service Monday as Obama and his family celebrated the life of the late civil rights leader with a...
California wildlife makes headlines in 2011
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:10amThe year of 2011 was anything but quiet for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Pesky bears, a roaming gray wolf, significant poaching arrests, tsunami relief work and dramatic wildlife rescues were among the stories that captured the public’s attention.
DFG also welcomed new Director Charlton H. Bonham, who was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in August.
After quadrennial coffee, Gypsy jazzman tastes life at Moody's Bistro
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 3:38pmSnow showers and throngs of presidential candidates trailed by press corps covered New Hampshire while a guitarist sheltered in his Portsmouth home practiced his craft.Richard "Shepp" Sheppard s...
Made in Tahoe: Don the Baker dishes up shtick with his sweets
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:09am
In this life, Don Ewing is a baker. In a previous life, he probably had his own TV show based on his life as a comedian who does shtick based on flour, yeast and water.
While South Shore is lucky to have Howie Nave as the emcee of all things standup comedy, Ewing, known around town as "Don the Baker," knows he can't compete on the same stage.
"I'm not really not funny," he says. "I'm not rich, either. I'm a baker's man who kneads dough."
New Life Sprouts from Trees and Skis
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 12:11pm
At Lake Tahoe where many have more than one job to make ends meet, two women have tied their local businesses and passion for creativity together to build one dynamic company — Forest Furniture Tahoe.
The art of creativity and a belief and respect in what each brings to the table brought Marianne Rosenfeld and Julianne Kohn together six years ago.
These two are a duo of hard work and tenacity, where one complements the other.
History: Wagons had many uses in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 8:26amPublisher's note: This is reprinted from the August 1988 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. It is a relic, a commemoration of life lived in an earlier time. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../his...
Three cheers for Vail going for safety on the slopes
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:07amThose of us who have spent most of our adult life on ski and snowboard slopes know how important it is to follow the rules on the slopes. From our earliest snow days we have followed the Skiers Responsibility Code, simple rules that make fun on the trail safer. If you don't know the Code, check it out next time you're at a mountain resort.
Body of Truckee man pulled from Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:32pm4. An autopsy is scheduled to confirm exact cause of death. It is not known if either person in the canoe had been wearing a life jacket. – Lake Tahoe News staff ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../body-of-t...
NHP releases details on CHP Pedestrian Accident That Killed Walnut Creek man on Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 2:24pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the following information regarding the Highway 50 accident near Stateline at Lake Tahoe early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif., man after being struck by a California Highway Patrol vehicle. The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported at 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: New Year's Lucky Scones
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 6:00amNew Year's good-luck foods fascinate me. This time around I am craving sweet edibles that are believed to promise a sweeter life. Sweets in the shape of coins also are symbolic of providing good...
T.J. Maxx to open South Lake Tahoe store
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 2:23pmAfter months of speculation, the City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the owners of the Garfinkle property located 2011 Lake Tahoe Boulevard (northeast corner of the “Y”) have signed a permit application to bring T.J. Maxx into the location as their new tenant. The owners have indicated they expect a spring 2012 grand opening.
“This is exciting news for the City and community, an excellent way to get New Year 2012 off to a great start breathing new life into that corner of the community,” said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Freestyle skiing pioneer Wayne Wong to host camp at Diamond Peak
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 12:28pm
Diamond Peak Ski Resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe is the home mountain for a January 7-8, 2012, ski camp hosted by legendary skier Wayne Wong.
The camp begins with an evening “meet and greet” at Village Ski Loft in Incline Village on January 6 and then continues with two full days of on snow instruction at Diamond Peak.
Made in Tahoe: Local woman adds spice to life
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 9:47am
From behind the island in a large stone and brick kitchen, Diane Weidinger goes about her business, carefully filling small tins with her spice blends to be shipped to customers near and far. Along with jars, tubs are stacked on a table at the end of the island. More jars crowd one end of the countertop. Weidinger is filling an order including blends of Egyptian, Scandinavian and Moroccan spices and more for a customer who wants to highlight workplace diversity.
Douglas County authorities prepare for New Year's Eve revelry
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 2:46pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing itself for the upcoming New Years Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011. Each year upwards of 50,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
Study: Millennials find Internet a basic necessity in life
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:52amBy Mike TeSelle, KCRA-TV. The importance of online social media is as important as the basic necessities of life for the millennial generation, according to a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../study-millen...
OBITUARY: Dr. Glenn Gibb
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 11:20amMay 30, 1947 - Dec. 14, 2011Dr. Glenn Gibb passed away on Dec. 14, 2011, after a 6-month illness.Glenn was born on May 30, 1947 in Boise, Idaho. The first 12 years of his life were spent in Idah...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Caring community helped fill a wonderful life
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:11amI wish to express my appreciation to the kind and loving friends of Crystal Delaney. Your commitment to her happiness, quality of life and continued independence in the face of serious medical chal...
Carson Judge Rules Against Personhood Petition Seeking To Define Life As Starting At Conception
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:34amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — A Carson City district judge today ruled an initiative petition to amend the state constitution to define human life as beginning at conception was too vague and so could not be circulated to qualify for the November 2012 ballot.
Memorial for WWII veteran on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 6:00amA soldier's farewell and celebration of life will be conducted 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall in honor of Col. Lowell Landre.Landre, 85, was a veteran of World War II, Korea and ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Condolences all around in Gardnerville shooting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:14amRe: Deputy shoots, kills gun-wielding man in GardnervilleMy best goes out to the family of the man and also the the deputy for the decision to protect the community and his life. The life of the ma...
Rene Smania — 1964-2011
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:45pmThe two moved from Maui to South Lake Tahoe where they were married and built a wonderful life together with their four-legged children, Zephyr, Bentley and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../rene-smania-19...
Movie Review: 'On Top of the Hood' shows ski filmmaker Sammy Carlson can do it all
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 11:10pm
By Josh Swallow
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.- As we begin to prepare for this upcoming winter, it is no surprise to any Sierra Nevada College student that the ski and snowboard season is right around the corner. With this time of the year brings the beginning of incredible ski films that keep everyone entertained once off the slopes.
Offenbacher talks Tahoe Adventure Film Festival and Flying Wild in Alaska
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 9:41am
It has been quite a year for Lake Tahoe's outdoor adventure tribal elder Todd Offenbacher. The film festival founder, Lake Tahoe TV host, mountaineer and unofficial statesmen of all things uniquely outdoors has been to the Arctic Circle, just returned from a trip to Antarctica, and will be featured in two segments on the popular Discovery Channel program Flying Wild in Alaska.
Suspect in Reno sports anchor's death is Iraq vet
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:57amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a television sports anchor in Reno has been released from the Washoe County jail on...
Grandma Went to Woodstock: Writing Your Family History
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:09am
Come to Bona Fide HQ Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20 from 10am to 2pm for this hands-on workshop with publisher Kim Wyatt.
Grandma Went to Woodstock: Writing Your Family History offers writers techniques and tools to bring your family history to life, how to create a compelling outline, and how to research your family history. The cost is $49, payable online. Please see the Events page at Bona Fide Books for register.
Film to explore the end of life
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 11:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a free screening of "Consider the Conversation," a documentary exploring the American struggle with communication and preparation for the end-...
Area fishing report through November 16
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 7:26amHere is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.
