To the community, The applicant should include the Forest Flyer coaster amenity in the Northstar Mountain Master Plan EIR, and not as a separate mitigated negative declaration. When individually considered, this amenity will not be subjected to potential cumulative effects as an additional recreational activity along with several new ski lifts, additional residential housing, etc., […]
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To the community, On July 15, Heavenly Mountain Resort sponsored its seventh Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment for the year. With the $250 funding provided by the Vail Echo Foundation, B&B cooks prepared food sufficient to feed over 100 guests at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. To supplement the dinner, Heavenly’s generous […]
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By Elwood L. Miller The dangerous fire season 2013 is well under way with dozens of large fires burning across the West driving people from their neighborhoods and reducing their homes to ashes. However, a critical ally in the mission to protect homes and communities throughout Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin is noticeably absent. […]
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By Lynn Gillette Since Sierra Nevada College’s 2013 fiscal year just ended on June 30, I wanted to share some of the highlights of what we have accomplished during the past year. At a time of significant change in higher education, I am proud to lead a nonprofit institution committed to academic excellence and student […]
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Publisher’s note: This letter was sent to South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman JoAnn Conner and is reprinted with permission. Hello JoAnn, I read with interest your recent editorial in the Lake Tahoe News regarding improvements to the SLT area and comparisons with Stateline. I was looking for a place to express my opinion as a […]
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To the community, As I read in the Reno Gazette Journal about Reno’s decision effective July 12, 2013, to cancel their paid parking kiosk contract with Reno-based Curb System, it suddenly occurred to me that this could be a golden opportunity for South Lake Tahoe. After more than two years of system failures, citation abatements […]
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To the community, Last year Unity at the Lake built a labyrinth next to our sanctuary and annex at 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd., across from the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center playground. This labyrinth was lovingly created by our spiritual community for our greater Lake Tahoe community to use and enjoy. Walking the labyrinth is […]
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By Joanne Marchetta Can I help save Lake Tahoe and also improve my home? Now the answer is yes and here is how: Before the first nail is pounded, before the first coat of paint goes on, many simple home improvement projects have already started helping protect Lake Tahoe. That’s because water quality best management […]
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To the community, The Bread & Broth program would like to congratulate and thank Barton Healthcare’s Physician Billing and Customer Service Department employees. As a result of meeting quarterly service goals established by Barton Healthcare, the employees received a monetary award and they decided to donate a portion of their award to sponsor a B&B […]
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To the community, With your support, we have just completed the 8th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge and made significant changes to the campaign that produced measurable results. I have prepared a thorough event summary for your review. I realize this time of year is busy for your professional and personal life, so I greatly appreciate your […]
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