By Kathryn Reed Should the federal government be in the business of regulating news? An emphatic exclamation point filled “no” would be my answer. But it has been and could be again. Broadcasters until 1987 were subjected to the Fairness Doctrine. This in many ways a direct slap across the face to the Founding Fathers […]
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Ping Ping is a beautiful black cat who came to the shelter with his mother Bebe, who is pure white. They have lived with small dogs and children, and are used to being indoor cats. Both are very friendly cats who will adapt to just about any household. Ping Ping is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. […]
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The ultimate Christmastime crowd pleaser show is taking place at the Viking Theatre at South Tahoe High School’s Tahoe Arts and Design Academy — “White Christmas”. Shows are Dec. 7, 8, 14 an 15 at 7pm and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2pm. The cast features student talent Alec Niven, Ben Eliot, Emily Dawes, Korrigan […]
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By Kathryn Reed It was 1942 and Irene Morris was going to junior college in Southern California. With books in hand, a woman about her mom’s age told her she should be helping her country. The woman talked to Morris about the plant where parachutes were being made. As someone who had been sewing since […]
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Tracy Protell, child and adolescent psychiatric specialist, has joined Sonia Rupp at Barton Psychiatry. Protell treats patients with developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders. She brings experience in the latest research and therapies related to autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, mood and other psychiatric disorders associated with medical conditions in children and adolescents. “South Lake […]
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‘Skyfall’ Rated PG-13 5 out of 5 bagels By Howie Nave Before I even start, do not let anyone tell you about this movie because the “whoa” factor is pretty incredible with this one. That said, right from the beginning I like a movie that starts out with the action in your face before the […]
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Carson Valley’s brightest celebration of the holiday season will take to the streets during the Carson Valley’s 17th annual Parade of Lights on Dec. 1 beginning at 5pm. Residents and visitors are encouraged to line Highway 395 between Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville and Minden Town Park to watch dozens of colorfully decorated floats. The theme […]
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Presented by the Teacher Education Department of Sierra Nevada College, “Mother Nature’s Child” explores nature’s powerful role in children’s health and development through the experience of toddlers, children in middle childhood and adolescents. The film marks a moment in time when a living generation can still recall childhoods of free play outdoors. This will not […]
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By Mandy Kendall We’ve all heard of menopause and the affects it can have on women. Well, low testosterone levels (or Low T) can be responsible for the male version (man-o-pause?) and it can affect men in many of the same ways. Testosterone, known as the male hormone, is responsible for the typically male characteristics […]
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Twenty-three nonprofits received checks totaling $64,500 Nov. 8 via the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority from the 2012 American Century Championship. Through its ownership structure, more than 40 percent of American Century profits support research to help find cures for genetically-based diseases including cancer, diabetes and dementia. Local cancer support programs involving the Barton Memorial Hospital […]
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