Orange Julius disappeared with redevelopment. Photo/Private Collection

Since the 1960s, Orange Julius was on the lake side of Highway 50, separated from Ski Run Boulevard by a corner Chevron gas station which today is relocated on the opposite corner.

Some of OJ’s menu items then included: fries = 30 cents, hot dogs = 35 cents, onion rings = 35 cents. Notice the Santa on the window.

A time share sits where Orange Julius once stood. Photo/Bill Kingman

Redevelopment in South Lake Tahoe started in the early 1980s. Orange Julius was approximately where the blue Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort letters and stone half-wall stand today, seen near-center in this photo.

— Bill Kingman

Turn back your clock one hour at 2am Nov. 2 to return to standard time.

• Gates at Van Sickle Bi-State Park on the South Shore are closed and will be until May 1.

• Truckee is taking a survey with the intention of making improvements prior to the next construction season. The survey will close Nov. 30.

• Do you have a favorite health or wellness topic that you would like addressed at your next staff meeting or club event? Make arrangements for a free lecture by a Barton Health medical expert on a topic of your choice by contacting Leanne Wagoner at 530.543.5537.

• Matt Williams, Washington Nationals manager and Carson City Native, will be the featured speaker Jan. 16 at the annual fundraiser for the UNR baseball team.

• UNR School of the Arts is celebrating the holiday season and the completion of the Act I renovation with the theater and dance department’s production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” by Alan Menken on “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” by Alan Menken Nov. 21-23, Dec. 2-7. For more info or to buy tickets, go online.

There will be an update on the proposed loop road at the state line on Nov. 12 at 5pm at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Transportation District and representatives from the arts, recreation, housing and governmental agencies will be leading the discussion.

This is an opportunity to see proposed area gateways, local art, paths, access improvements, community gathering places, and opportunities for safe and affordable housing.

The proposal is to turn Highway 50 near the casino corridor into a city street and have the highway go behind Harrah’s and MontBleu.

Tom Millham, co-founder of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and secretary-treasurer, will be speaking Nov. 11.

He will be talking about the rehabilitation center that was founded 32 years ago, share tales of the thousands of animals that have been saved and touch on the future of this nonprofit that is based on the South Shore.

The talk is free to Lake Tahoe Historical Society members, $3 for others.

The 7pm event is at the Lodge at Camp Richardson.

• The California controller has updated the public pay data website to include 2013 salary, benefits and other compensation data for individuals employed by community college districts, fairs and expositions, and First 5 commissions.

• Barton Health’s Type I diabetes support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in Barton Memorial Hospital’s board room, 2170 South Ave., South Lake Tahoe. For more info, contact tt1thrive@gmail.com or 530.543.5581.

• Great Clips in Carson City is will give customers who come in on Veterans Day a free haircut card to give to a veteran, redeemable through the end of 2014.

• The El Dorado County Commission on Aging has a vacancy. Preference will be given to those 60 and older. Deadline to apply is Dec. 19. For more info, call 530.642.7276 or email janice.haney@edcgov.us.

• Beginning Nov. 6, the High Fives Foundation will be showcased in the art exhibit in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s depARTure Gallery. The showcase will run for three months.

• Elena Hight, Olympic snowboarder from South Lake Tahoe, has created a cookbook to support breast cancer.

• Squaw Valley will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at High Camp on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations may be made by calling 800.403.0206 or emailing info@squawalpine.com.

• Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has received a $99,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to put on events focusing on DUI, distracted driving, seat belts, speed, and pedestrian safety. Nevada Highway Patrol received $129,500 for the same purposes.

• Information about California’s 130 defined benefits and defined contributions public pension systems is now online.

All outside burning of any kind, except barbecuing in an approved cooking appliance, is not allowed within the city limits.

On the California side, if you have a large accumulation of pine needles, the South Tahoe Refuse company will pick it up on your regularly scheduled collection day if you have it properly bagged and placed at the roadside. Nevada residents should check with the company for pick up protocols.

Let’s all do our part to make for a clean, hazard free South Lake Tahoe.

— Sallie Ross-Filgo, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department

• Select El Dorado County wineries are offering deals Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in honor of Nevada Day. For more info, call 800.306.3956.

• California Department of Fish and Wildlife launched an improved online Fishing Guide to help novice and experienced anglers plan successful fishing trips. The new guide is faster and provides detailed information about fish plants and fishing locations.

• The third annual Tahoe Arts Project Holiday Festival is Nov. 15 from 10am-4pm and Nov. 16 from 10am-3pm in South Tahoe Middle School’s multipurpose room. Admission is free.

• There will be a book sale at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Nov. 22 at 10am. Friends of the Library get in early. Membership is available that day.

• The American River Conservancy is looking to expand the Granite Chief Wilderness Area. More info is online.

I would like to encourage everyone buying costumes for Halloween to check the labels and make sure they are made of flame retardant materials.

Materials made of 100 percent polyester are best suited for Halloween costumes. These costume materials may be purchased at most local fabric stores. The use of commercial flame retardant sprays is not recommended.

Avoid Halloween costumes that are loose or baggy to prevent fabric from coming in contact with any open flames.

Children should carry flashlights or use battery operated lights.

Jack-o-lanterns that have an open flame device should be placed up off the ground so that long or full costumes and young trick-or-treater’s hands cannot come in contact with the flames.

The use of masks that obstruct vision should be avoided.

Costumes should incorporate reflective tape in their design so children can be easily seen at night.

Trick-or-treat while it’s still light outside, and stay in your neighborhood, visiting only the homes you know. Finally, always check your children’s candy before allowing them to eat any of it.

Have a fun and safe Halloween.

— Sallie Ross-Filgo, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department