Publisher’s note: This is an editorial from the Reno Gazette-Journal first published on Dec. 15, 2009. (Today’s) opening of the newest megaresort in Las Vegas, the first in quite a few years, could tell us a lot about the future of casino gaming in Nevada. For its owners, MGM Mirage and Dubai World, the debut […]
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Letter to the community, The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Gala was Dec. 10 at the Riva Grill. It was a resounding success with over 300 people in attendance. The evening brought generous support to local charities and demonstrated our community’s dedication to South Lake Tahoe. A special thanks to Scott […]
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Lake Tahoe News readers, In the December issue of the Tahoe Mountain News, Kenny Curtzwiler wrote, “I am here to tell you that the first vote on (John Poland) whether or not to appeal the arbitration decision was 5-0 not to appeal.” That’s news to me. I was elected in November 2006 and during my […]
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Hello Everyone, It is with great excitement that I announce that our annual audit report was delivered to our Board of Trustees last night by Tom Perry Smith of our financial auditors, Perry-Smith LLP. Our district received a “clean†unqualified opinion with no disclaimers or adverse language in the report (which is the type of […]
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Publisher’s note: The following was given to Lake Tahoe News by someone other than the city manager. The information, though, was disseminated by the city manager to people beyond the South Lake Tahoe City Council. LTN first broke this story. Click here for that story. Wednesday 12:41 a.m. Mayor and Council: I am writing to […]
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Letter to the community, Our talented local and guest communities of ‘yarn folk’ have out done themselves once again. Over 750 warm and wonderful handmade items were donated to the ‘Caps for Kids’ program. Christmas Cheer distributes of all the goodies: hats, scarves, socks, booties, wrist warmers, slippers, headbands, blankets, & mittens. Thank you – […]
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Thank you South Lake Tahoe! The Community Holiday Tree & Menorah lighting, hosted by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority last Friday, was a big success (despite the fact that more than half of the tree lights did not turn on). The event was attended by over 400 locals and visitors and was enjoyed by all. […]
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Greetings Lake Tahoe News readers, I want to let you know about advertising opportunities on Lake Tahoe News. Anyone who advertises on Lake Tahoe News in 2009 receives 20 percent off the 2010 rates. What are you waiting for? Today marks three months since Lake Tahoe News started bringing news to you seven days a […]
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Letter to the Publisher, In our community there is a legitimate concern that city government withholds information that citizens have a right to know, which has created a perception of secrecy. I believe the perception is justified when considering the blowup in the Poland case and the closed meetings on the subject of the city […]
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By Sallie Ross-Filgo Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches. Place the tree in plain water immediately after re-cutting the trunk at least one-half inch above the old cut. The container you use for your tree should hold 2 to 4 quarts of […]
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