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South Shore grad killed in Afghanistan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 9:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Tahoe High School graduate was killed while serving in Afghanistan this week.Spc. Garrett Fant, 21, died Monday after his unit was attacked with an improvised ...
South Tahoe grad Army Spc. Garrett Fant dies in Afghanistan
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 8:59am
UPDATE: 9:50AM: We received word this morning that U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, 4th Calvary, died on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan. He was 21-years old and listed as attending South Tahoe High School. The U.S. Army has not sent an official notice of his death but it has been confirmed through the news organization KSAL out of Fort Riley, Kansas. Fant's mother is Julia Towle Farell of South Lake Tahoe.
The U.S. Army announcement to the press came this morning but details have remained vague. News also reached Fant's Facebook page. Word surfaced from family friend and Gold Star Mother Patty Smith, who's son Sgt. Tim Smith, of South Lake Tahoe, died April 7. 2008 in Iraq. According to KSAL, Garrett Fant died due to injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan. He was on patrol in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar Province on Monday of this week when the IED detonated.
Fant, who was listed on KSAL News Radio as being from American Canyon, Calif., was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Fant joined the Army in March 2009 as an indirect fire infantryman. This was his first deployment. Fant's awards include the Combat Infantryman's Badge, NATO Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, and the Army Service Ribbon.
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 6:00amJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons talk South Lake football as South Tahoe takes on Elko on Friday and Whittell takes on Battle Mountain on Saturday.--Tribune Sports TalkSeptember, 29 2011 9:12 pm MST...
K-9 units find drugs at STHS, 2 students suspended
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:59amTwo South Tahoe High School students have been suspended and face criminal charges after School Resources Officer Aaron Crawford said marijuana and paraphernalia were found in their vehicles on campus...
Outdoors with Don Q: Fall fishing and hanging it up for the season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:24amBy Don Quilici
With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters scheduled to close for the year on Nov. 15, this is my annual reminder for those fishermen who plan to hang it up for the year after a few more fall casts.
Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).
Realtors earn specialized certificate for South Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 6:40pmEighteen Realtors recently earned the South Tahoe Association of Realtors Area Specialist Certification. The course and exams are necessary to earn the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../realtors-earn-speci...
Vikings best Incline in three games
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drew Norberg started things off with a kill, and ended the match with one as well to lift South Tahoe over Incline on Tuesday night. The junior had 12 kills on the day fo...
Vogelgesang: 'The key word in STPUD is public'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:21pmPublisher's note: Lake Tahoe News is profiling the six candidates who will be on the Nov. 8 ballot for the South Tahoe Public Utility District board. They are being published in the order they wer...
South Tahoe loses to Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:38amDAYTON, Nev. - Dayton High turned in a complete game against the South Tahoe Vikings in a 49-20 win in a key Northern 3A football game Friday night.The Dayton offense racked up big numbers while th...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 12:29amCall (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-adoptable...
Iron Girl Triathlon brings economic boost to Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:30pmThe Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states, local tourism officials report.
Greenwave wipes out Vikings
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:11pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One team played good volleyball, while the other dropped the ball. The Fallon Greenwave came to South Tahoe and beat the Vikings in four games, winning the final three...
South Tahoe grad records 1,000 digs for Swarthmore College
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:09pmIn the 60-year history of the Swarthmore College volleyball program, only four individuals have recorded 1,000 career digs. On Tuesday night from Tarble Pavilion in Swathmore, Penn. against Ursi...
Trade canned goods for free entry at Friday's STHS football, volleyball road games
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:10amDayton High School will host a canned food drive in an effort to help out the community's food bank at Friday's South Tahoe vs. Dayton football and volleyball games.For every can people bring, it i...
South Tahoe Greenway moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:06amSouth Lake Tahoe residents are one big step closer to having their own multi-use trail that will connect major points through town."It feels really good to get to the milestone where most of the...
South Tahoe Greenway moves forward
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 9:06amSouth Lake Tahoe residents are one big step closer to having their own multi-use trail that will connect major points through town."It feels really good to get to the milestone where most of the...
Grant allows more lead to be stripped from S. Tahoe homes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 5:21amSouth Tahoe was one of five communities this month to be awarded money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The others are San ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../grant-allows-more-lead...
Flu shots available on South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:39pmFlu and pneumonia vaccinations will be available at South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room on Oct. 12 from 3-7pm; and at the Stateline Medical Center ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../flu-shots-availa...
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
Opinion: Suggestions to save South Tahoe money
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:01pmTo the South Lake Tahoe City Council,. Councilmember Bruce Grego returns the $937.50 to the city that the grand jury said was unlawful to receive. No conference money for the City Council. Council tak...
STHS Soccer: Boys come back to tie, girls win big
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe soccer walked away Tuesday night without a loss and some lessons learned as they faced North Tahoe in league play.The boys (2-1-2) faced a 0-2 deficit at the ...
Opinion: South Tahoe PUD sets the record straight
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 6:31pmThe board of directors of the South Tahoe PUD, going back to 2006, has made its position crystal clear on the purchase of Lukin's Water Company. It has been discussed many times in open session, h...
South Tahoe Vikings Homecoming Parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 7:11pm
Here are some photos of Saturday's South Tahoe Viking Homecoming Parade. Photos are courtesy of Vivian Gonterman of South Lake Tahoe.
Bike ride on South Tahoe's trail system rolls on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group bike ride called the "Tahoe Bike Fun Ride," will leisurely ride along the City's bike path system Sunday from Stateline to Camp Richardson and then back to Statel...
LIVE COVERAGE: Vikings homecoming game against Wooster
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 6:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Follow live coverage as the South Tahoe High School Vikings play a homecoming game against the Wooster Colts at Vikings Stadium.The Tribune will report on the game in ...
South Tahoe soccer dominates Dayton
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 6:00amThe boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams for South Tahoe High School combined for a total of 23 goals against Dayton High School on Thursday night. The boys won 13-0, while the girls won 10-0.T...
Tahoe Conservancy Approves Signature South Lake Projects
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 4:42pm
By Ray Lacey
The California Tahoe Conservancy today awarded funding for two of South Lake Tahoe's signature environmental and recreational projects: the Bijou Creek Watershed Project and the South Tahoe Greenway bike trail.
Tribune Sports Talk
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 6:00amJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons talk South Tahoe football. --Tribune Sports TalkSeptember, 15 2011 9:53 pm MST...
South Tahoe budget subject of special meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:24pmInstead of creating the potential for another marathon council day, South Lake Tahoe's 2011-12 budget will be discussed at a special meeting Sept. 15 at 7pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tah...
STHS golf fifth at Lowry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:25amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The South Tahoe golf team saw improvements at Lowry High School this past Friday, but the Vikings finished a spot lower than their previous tourney in Fallon, taking fifth. "We w...
South Tahoe comes home to face Wooster Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:14amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's homecoming week at South Tahoe High School, which culminates Friday night with Vikings football taking on Wooster High School at Viking Stadium.South Tahoe (1-2) is ...
Athletes of the Week: STHS boys' tennis doubles dominate, Whittell's running back Norton steps up
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:11amSouth Tahoe High School This week the Tribune features another standout squad in South Tahoe boys' doubles teams. The Vikings tennis was ridding a 4-0 record going into Tuesday's match against B...
Wolverines rout Vikings 6-0
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:09amTRUCKEE, Calif. - What a difference a year makes.After losing all three Sierra League meetings to eventual state champion South Tahoe last season, the Truckee boys' soccer team made sure that histo...
Whittell girls tie North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:07amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - This time last week the lady Warriros were recovering from a 7-0 loss to South Tahoe High School, but since then Whittel hasn't lost a match defeating Quincy High School Monday ...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Community rallies around local teen
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:40amWhile students at South Tahoe High School are settling into their class routines and the sports teams are hitting the fields for early practice, one seat and one spot in the lineup are still emp...
STHS tennis teams split against Bishop Manogue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 7:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe girls' tennis team remained undefeated on the season beating Bishop Manogue on the road, while the boys suffered their first loss of the season to Bishop ...
Power restored to about 3,500 Liberty Energy customers
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:11pmLiberty Energy reports that power has been restored after a brief outage in South Lake Tahoe this afternoon that affected about 3,500 customers.
Power went out at about 2:30 this afternoon and was fully restored by 3:15 p.m., said Randy Kelly, manager for Liberty Energy. The outage stretched along Pioneer Trail, to Black Bart and included Lake Tahoe Community College and the South Tahoe Public Utility District sewer plant, Kelly said.
Autumn Fest at Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden Sept. 25
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 10:23am
How does your Lake Tahoe garden grow? Count the ways at the fifth annual Autumn Fest on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden located at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Improv host reflects on 9/11 2001 show
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:50amComedians get paid to make people laugh. But what do you do on a day when it seemed the whole nation was crying? On the night of September 11, 2001, 200 people had tickets to see three comedians at the Improv comedy club at South Tahoe. Improv host Howie Nave reflects on that night in this story filed by Sacramento's News Channel 10.
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 10:28pmCall (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-adoptable...
Bijou Bash a hit with South Tahoe locals
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 3:55pmMore than 2000 people attended the free South Lake Tahoe event that is designed to highlight a bit of what the area is about, showcase the park and give people a chance to mingle with friends. Derby D...
Lowry defeats South Tahoe 77-26
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:00amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - It has been nearly 11 months since the Lowry High School football team has set foot on hits home field for a game. The Buckaroos opened this season with two road wins at Battl...
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.
Outdoors with Don Q: Visit a great website known as Modern Sportsman
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 5:07pmBy Don Quilici
If you are a sportsman or a sportswoman who hunts, fishes, camps, owns dogs, reloads ammo, cooks wild game, photographs, etc., you might want to take the time to visit www.modernsportsman.proboards.com.
About now, you're probably asking yourself, “What in the heck is this?
Proud to Say: The value of sports in helping us remember
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:53amIt's 2,756 miles from South Tahoe to Kings Bay Field in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. The two spots, which are on opposite sides of the country, do not have much in common - except that footb...
South Tahoe Tennis improves to 4-0
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vikings tennis continued to pull out wins, as the boys' team defeated Churchill County High School 12-6 on the road, while the lady Vikings won 11-7 at home.The boys r...
Tahoe Sports Talk: South Tahoe vs. Lowry and Whittell vs Silver State Academy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:33amTahoe Sporst Talk from Tahoe Daily Tribune on Vimeo.Sports editor Joe Proudman and Tim Parsons, one of the KTHO Friday Night Lights team, talk South Lake football. --Tahoe Sports Talk: South Tahoe ...
9/11: South Tahoe residents fend for themselves in D.C.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 7:38pm1-12 about how Lake Tahoe is tied to 9/11. By Dennis Cocking. Those of us who are old enough to remember Nov. 23, 1963, have indelibly etched into their ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../911-south-tahoe-re...
Coke bust lands 2 South Tahoe residents in jail
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 5:52pmA South Lake Tahoe man twice deported to Mexico faces a third deportation after being arrested on felony narcotics charges. Florentino Vargas Barragan, 43, was arrested on charges of possession and sa...
