By Kathryn Reed WHISTLER, British Columbia — It was a month ago today that I met Robert. He certainly made a lasting impression because I remember exactly how he made me feel by the time he was done with me. He seemed to manipulate my body into pretzel-like positions. I was in heaven. I’m in […]
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By Kathryn Reed WHISTLER, British Columbia — Shopping probably should be added as an Olympic sport. Merchandising already seems to be one. It’s a bit overwhelming all the trinkets that can be purchased in British Columbia. Pins have been traded at several Olympics. It’s hard to know why they need to be traded when nearly […]
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Sugarland is slated for another big country music weekend at the 2010 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena on July 10. Tickets go on sale at 10am March 22. Sugarland — Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush — won two Grammy Awards in 2009 for Best Country Song and Best Country Performance by […]
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By Laurie Brazil Although many of us locals think we know our “lake”, there’s a lot of events and information that we could benefit from at the Explore Tahoe venue at Heavenly Village. The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra was enlightened at one of their early morning meetings by Lauren Thomaselli about the displays and […]
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Weidinger Public Relations of Stateline went four for four, including two Silver Spike Awards and two Awards of Excellence, at the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter’s 23rd annual awards program. The Silver Spike designation is the top award given. Seven Silver Spikes were presented to public relations agencies, firms and businesses throughout […]
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Three years ago in Iraq , the lives of Bob Woodruff and his family changed forever when an improvised explosive device detonated near the armored vehicle in which Woodruff was traveling. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and nearly lost his life. The bomb’s devastation proved to be more than physical, however, and it had […]
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“The Laramie Project†is a docu-drama about the 1998 hate-crime murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student who was brutally beaten by two young men, tied to a fence, and left to die. It will be performed at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre in March. Writer-director Moisés Kaufman and actors of […]
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It is with great sorrow that Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini reports the passing of one of his finest officers, Capt. Mike Biaggini. Capt. Biaggini passed away at approximately 6am Feb. 17. He was at his home in Gardnerville with family when he passed. Capt. Biaggini, 55, had been battling cancer for approximately eight years. […]
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On Feb. 24, the Best in the Basin awards will be given out at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board meeting in Stateline. The 20-year-old awards program recognizes work on projects demonstrating exceptional planning, design and compatibility with the Lake Tahoe environment. Local professionals in the fields of architecture, landscaping, planning, engineering, and resource […]
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MontBleu casino in Stateline received an $80,692 credit as an incentive from NV Energy for installing an energy efficient lighting system throughout the property that will save $200,000 annually on lighting expenses. The six-month light system overhaul was completed in January. MontBleu saw a return on investment within four months of installing energy efficient lighting […]
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