From an avid Lake Tahoe News reader: “For those who want to help the Coats for Kids program, an ad last night on TV – Old Navy is selling fleece jackets for $5 Saturday only. Normally I wouldn’t suggest people go off the hill, but it may boost donations to this program.”
Mt. Tallac High School has a speakers forum that invites community members to speak with students at the school. South Tahoe students get an opportunity to learn that by engaging in conversation with these community member, students can impact positive changes within their school and community.
If you are interested in learning more about this program or would like to volunteer to speak at the school, contact Harry Segal at segalharry@yahoo.com.
What is the Barton Community Clinic? Find out Saturday at 10am and Monday at 6pm on KTHO AM-590 and FM-96.1 or at www.kthoradio.com. Denise Sloan and Michelle Feeney will provide listeners with all the information about this health care option on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe is looking for a city treasurer to finish out Steve Wysong’s term that expires in a year. Wysong died earlier this week after a long illness.
Anyone interested in the job should contact Suzie Alessi — salessi@cityofslt.us or (530) 542.6004.
The appointment will be made at a special City Council meeting on Dec. 22 at 10am. Resume, cover letter and other pertinent information is due to the city by Dec. 21 at 5pm.
The staff and physicians at Barton Memorial Hospital invite local merchants and friends to welcome “the first baby born in the New Year†by presenting this family with gifts welcoming the first baby of 2010. We invite you to be a part of this occasion and join the family in celebrating by donating a gift and sending a message with your good wishes.
Baby items, gift certificates or a gift for the parents are greatly appreciated. The gifts are given to the family in a beautiful arrangement with an acknowledgment of each generous donation.
If you would like to participate in welcoming the first baby born at Barton Memorial Hospital in 2010, call the (530)543.5615 by Dec. 18.
Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is scheduled to meet from 1-4pm Dec. 14 at the U.S. Forest Service, Emerald Bay Room, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
LTFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe. Items on the agenda include: aquatic invasive species management; environmental improvement plan update; forest management on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and public comment.
For more information on the Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee, visit the Forest Service website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/.
From an avid Lake Tahoe News reader: “For those who want to help the Coats for Kids program, an ad last night on TV – Old Navy is selling fleece jackets for $5 Saturday only. Normally I wouldn’t suggest people go off the hill, but it may boost donations to this program.”
Call in to KTHO FM 96.1/AM-590 (530.544.8255) this morning starting at 10:15 when Lake Tahoe News Publisher Kathryn Reed moderates the Ask the TRPA radio show. Or listen online at www.kthoradio.com.
No public services will be available at the following Placerville locations due to ongoing power failure and persistent icy conditions:
* Human Services and Public Health Facilities on Spring Street
* Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Business Office on 415 Placerville Drive
* Animal Services Business Office on 415 Placerville Drive
* Animal Services Shelter on 511 Placerville Drive
The public can contact the above departments at the following numbers for additional information about services:
* Human Services at (530) 642-4888
* Public Health at (530) 621-6100
* Animal Services at (530) 621-5795
Due to the need to clear the parking areas of ice and snow, employees who have not yet reported to work should not attempt to access the Spring Street facility. Staff who have not yet reported to work should contact their departments for further instructions.
All other county facilities are currently open under normal operating conditions.
Switchback PR + Marketing will donate $4,500 to Tahoe Women’s Services and the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Community Projects Reaping from the successful summer Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop.
South Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club Christmas Tree Fund Raiser is Dec. 10, 4-7pm at the Optimist’s lot.
Sierra and Troy Jacob recently opened the upscale Sierra Bella Salon in Incline Village. Call for details — (775) 832.7777 or go to www.sierrabellasalon.com.
South Lake Tahoe’s Explore Tahoe in the Heavenly Village presents “In the Meadow” Dec. 10 at 6pm.
Bob Jasper, former assistant manager for Washoe County, is now manager of Summit County in Colorado.
Holiday Extravaganza at MontBleu Showroom is Dec. 15-16 at 7pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, 5 and under free. Tickets are available at the door.