June 14 is proclaimed by the United State as Flag Day. It is a day to remember our flag, Old Glory. South Lake Tahoe’s Mike Crowley submitted the following poem in honor of today being Flag Day. Call Me Old Glory, by D. Alsup Call me Old Glory Or Stars and Stripes This Star Spangled […]
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A slew of people have started to sign up to be in South Lake Tahoe’s second annual Fourth of July Parade and Event. The parade will start at Big 5 at the Y at 10am July 4 and conclude at the American Legion Post by 11am. It will feature veterans and active military personnel. Two […]
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Approximately 40 percent of the adults who live in El Dorado County are age 55 or older and this percentage is expected to increase. Many of these individuals continue to stay active in the job market or are actively seeking employment. To assist these individuals, the El Dorado County Connections – One Stop is expanding […]
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By Kathryn Reed Agriculture – it was the common thread of communities that led to the creation of fairs. The selling of livestock and the celebration of the harvest are not what they once were. But fairs, they are still going strong. The four-day El Dorado County Fair opens today with the theme Blue Jeans […]
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The Comstock History Center presents Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada, featuring 35 pieces of art from Wally Cuchine’s collection. Known for his unflagging commitment to and support of artists, as well as his unswerving faith that the art and artists of Nevada are a valuable resource, Cuchine has acquired an unparalleled personal […]
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To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Lincoln Highway, the communities along Nevada’s historic Highway 50 will reward travelers with complimentary commemorative coffee mugs during the month of June. The Lincoln Highway became the United States’ first paved coast-to-coast road for the automobile. It paralleled many parts of the Pony Express route. The Lincoln Highway […]
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By Susan Wood RENO – The roots of “Why I Farm,” as told by small, third generation farmer Gary Romano, run deep. It was clear by the recent Meyers-based Bona Fide Books opening party releasing Romano’s historic, semi-political account — subtitled “Risking it all for a Life on the Land” — that there’s a vested […]
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Toby is a great all-around dog, and we have no idea why he hasn’t found his new home after being at the shelter for three months. He is most likely a Harrier, which is a relative of the foxhound and beagle. Toby is a cheerful and sweet-tempered boy, about 6 years old and 60 pounds, […]
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By Brenda Cronin, Wall Street Journal Some household balance sheets have mended during the recovery but that may be thanks less to fiscal stewardship than the improving economy. In fact, Americans’ grasp of concepts such as investment risk and inflation has weakened since the recovery began in mid-2009. Research released last week shows that on […]
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“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” is a zany comedy that is coming to the Boathouse Theatre on the South Shore. It will be July 5-7 and July 11-13 at 7:30pm, and on July 13 at 2pm. Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, the Bard meets the Three Stooges and it’s […]
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