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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
PR -- Nevada receives federal energy grant
For Immediate Release: August 12, 2009
Carson City - Governor Jim Gibbons today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Nevada a $438,573 grant. The grant comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package). The Governor’s Energy Advisor, Dr. Hatice Gecol, applied for the grant. The money will be used to hire or retrain people and expand state-level capacities to address challenges to Nevada’s electricity system, including readiness for emergency situations such as blackouts or service interruptions due to natural disasters or other infrastructure failures. “Nevada must be prepared for any emergency or disaster,” Governor Gibbons said, “And that includes making sure our power distribution system is studied and plans can be created to make sure Nevadans have continuous electric service.”This grant program follows a pledge from the U.S. Department of Energy to make America’s electric grid more reliable.
Carson City - Governor Jim Gibbons today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Nevada a $438,573 grant. The grant comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package). The Governor’s Energy Advisor, Dr. Hatice Gecol, applied for the grant. The money will be used to hire or retrain people and expand state-level capacities to address challenges to Nevada’s electricity system, including readiness for emergency situations such as blackouts or service interruptions due to natural disasters or other infrastructure failures. “Nevada must be prepared for any emergency or disaster,” Governor Gibbons said, “And that includes making sure our power distribution system is studied and plans can be created to make sure Nevadans have continuous electric service.”This grant program follows a pledge from the U.S. Department of Energy to make America’s electric grid more reliable.
PR -- Sierra-at-Tahoe and TransWorld Snowboarding team-up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - August 12, 2009 - Sierra™ Resort, Forum, Snow Park Technologies and TransWorld SNOWboarding photographer Ian Ruhter worked together on Environmental Awakening, a video and photo shoot submission for TransWorld SNOWboarding's first-ever Team Shoot Out.
The Team Shoot Out was a secret competition between four of the best teams in snowboarding hosted by four of the elite resorts in the west. The innovative project focused on creativity - but not just snowboarding creativity. "As media leaders, TransWorld challenged the invited board teams - Burton, DC, Forum and Rome - to produce the ultimate terrain park shoot and document it in video and photos to showcase the visual possibility in snowboarding," - from the TransWorld Team Shoot Out web site.
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Sierra's segment - Environmental Awakening.
The Concept:
Photographer Ian Ruhter had the vision to create a submission that was both artistically edgy and had a powerful message to benefit the snowboard industry. Environmental Awakening is meant as a wake-up call to riders everywhere that actions have consequences. Litter, air pollution, green house gas emissions, and forest fires - they all impact the environment where we ride.
Once the concept was established, Forum brought a team of incredible riders to the table and began to conceptualize actual features. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Snow Park Technologies built all of the features, turning the vision into reality. "It was awesome to be part of the Forum team and to be able to work with Sierra Resort. Sierra has one of the best park building teams in the industry and Ian's vision was a perfect match for the values of the resort. It was a great partnership all around," said Mike Bettera, SPT Senior Project Manager.
The Features and Riders:
The appliance jib was one of the first features shown in the video and symbolizes the accumulation of used equipment for which we have no disposal plan. Thirty dishwashers, laundry machines, dryers and more were stacked up to create a take-off for the riders. Most of the appliances were acquired from dumps, garage sales and used appliance stores. The back of each appliance was then drilled out and a light installed inside to create a visual effect for the shoot, which was done entirely at night. Nic Sauve is featured on the appliance jib.
The pond skim to pole jam was a rider favorite. A pond was built on the deck of a jump and an old lift tower protruded from the front of the pond so riders could skim across the pond, rail slide the old lift tower and drop to the landing. Dry ice was put inside the lift tower for effect. The litter that is in the pond was generated by the riders and crew during the week-long shoot. The whole feature was a metaphor for industrialization and the degradation of our natural environment. Daniel Ek was featured on the pond skim to pole jam.
The dry ice wall ride was one of the most visually stunning features and produced the single best image from the entire shoot. The infrastructure for the wall ride was recycled from an old park feature at Sierra Resort. The blocks of dry ice measured 1' x 2' x 4' and weighed 300 pounds each. There are 45 blocks in the wall ride, which were stacked up and then carved out to create a quarter pipe. The wall ride was lit from behind for visual effect and symbolizes the melting polar ice caps. Pat Moore, Cameron Pierce and Nic Sauve were all featured on the wall ride.
The burning trees were also a visual thriller. This particular feature hit close to home for a lot of Sierra Resort locals as a reminder of the recent Angora fire that burned close to 3,000 acres and destroyed 254 homes in South Lake Tahoe. The Sierra and SPT crew collected old christmas trees from South Lake Tahoe and staked them out on the deck of a jump. With professional forest firefighters close by, the trees were ignited. A winter storm at the resort made this shot particularly challenging for the film crew (hitting a jump through burning trees is nerve-rattling enough without high wind and blowing snow). Cameron Pierce was featured on this jump.
It was awesome to be part of the Forum team and to be able to work with Sierra Resort. Sierra has one of the best park building teams in the industry and Ian's vision was a perfect match for the values of the resort. It was a great partnership all around.
Press Contacts:
Kirstin Cattell530.543.3132kcattell.st@boothcreek.com
Jessica VanPernis530.562.3866jvanpernis@boothcreek.com
Kristin Mettler775.831.4422kmettler@malenandmettler.com
The Superpipe is one of Sierra Resort's signature terrain parks and the Forum team was excited to incorporate it into the shoot. Oil barrels were stacked along the deck of the Superpipe, filled with scrap wood, and set on fire. Dry ice and targeted lighting also helped create the visual effects. The Superpipe feature symbolized the air pollution from green house gas emissions. Pat Moore was featured in this segment.
To create Environmental Awakening, the film crew worked 16 to 24 hours per day for seven straight days. The filming and photography took place at night and the concept and builds were kept top secret to maintain the integrity of the contest.
TransWorld's vision to rethink the typical snowboard video, making it about more than just great tricks and riding, has created a new paradigm of what snowboarding videos can be. It will be interesting to see how skiers and riders respond to the new artistic standpoint - that it's about the actual image produced.
The entire Team Shoot Out video is available for download on iTunes while the photos created are featured on page 80 of the September issue of TransWorld SNOWboarding.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: Keepin It Real
Recognized by Transworld Snowboarding as a "Best Value" and a "Best Vibe" resort and known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, family programs and parks and pipes that are among the best in the nation, Sierra Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience. Easy to get to and always laid-back, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort welcomes skiers and snowboarders to escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of winter in the mountains. Sierra Resort and the Eldorado National Forest are partners in recreation.
The closest major resort to Sacramento, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is located just 12 miles west of Lake Tahoe and receives an annual average of 480 inches of snowfall. For more information, visit www.SierraAtTahoe.com or call 530.659.7453.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - August 12, 2009 - Sierra™ Resort, Forum, Snow Park Technologies and TransWorld SNOWboarding photographer Ian Ruhter worked together on Environmental Awakening, a video and photo shoot submission for TransWorld SNOWboarding's first-ever Team Shoot Out.
The Team Shoot Out was a secret competition between four of the best teams in snowboarding hosted by four of the elite resorts in the west. The innovative project focused on creativity - but not just snowboarding creativity. "As media leaders, TransWorld challenged the invited board teams - Burton, DC, Forum and Rome - to produce the ultimate terrain park shoot and document it in video and photos to showcase the visual possibility in snowboarding," - from the TransWorld Team Shoot Out web site.
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Sierra's segment - Environmental Awakening.
The Concept:
Photographer Ian Ruhter had the vision to create a submission that was both artistically edgy and had a powerful message to benefit the snowboard industry. Environmental Awakening is meant as a wake-up call to riders everywhere that actions have consequences. Litter, air pollution, green house gas emissions, and forest fires - they all impact the environment where we ride.
Once the concept was established, Forum brought a team of incredible riders to the table and began to conceptualize actual features. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Snow Park Technologies built all of the features, turning the vision into reality. "It was awesome to be part of the Forum team and to be able to work with Sierra Resort. Sierra has one of the best park building teams in the industry and Ian's vision was a perfect match for the values of the resort. It was a great partnership all around," said Mike Bettera, SPT Senior Project Manager.
The Features and Riders:
The appliance jib was one of the first features shown in the video and symbolizes the accumulation of used equipment for which we have no disposal plan. Thirty dishwashers, laundry machines, dryers and more were stacked up to create a take-off for the riders. Most of the appliances were acquired from dumps, garage sales and used appliance stores. The back of each appliance was then drilled out and a light installed inside to create a visual effect for the shoot, which was done entirely at night. Nic Sauve is featured on the appliance jib.
The pond skim to pole jam was a rider favorite. A pond was built on the deck of a jump and an old lift tower protruded from the front of the pond so riders could skim across the pond, rail slide the old lift tower and drop to the landing. Dry ice was put inside the lift tower for effect. The litter that is in the pond was generated by the riders and crew during the week-long shoot. The whole feature was a metaphor for industrialization and the degradation of our natural environment. Daniel Ek was featured on the pond skim to pole jam.
The dry ice wall ride was one of the most visually stunning features and produced the single best image from the entire shoot. The infrastructure for the wall ride was recycled from an old park feature at Sierra Resort. The blocks of dry ice measured 1' x 2' x 4' and weighed 300 pounds each. There are 45 blocks in the wall ride, which were stacked up and then carved out to create a quarter pipe. The wall ride was lit from behind for visual effect and symbolizes the melting polar ice caps. Pat Moore, Cameron Pierce and Nic Sauve were all featured on the wall ride.
The burning trees were also a visual thriller. This particular feature hit close to home for a lot of Sierra Resort locals as a reminder of the recent Angora fire that burned close to 3,000 acres and destroyed 254 homes in South Lake Tahoe. The Sierra and SPT crew collected old christmas trees from South Lake Tahoe and staked them out on the deck of a jump. With professional forest firefighters close by, the trees were ignited. A winter storm at the resort made this shot particularly challenging for the film crew (hitting a jump through burning trees is nerve-rattling enough without high wind and blowing snow). Cameron Pierce was featured on this jump.
It was awesome to be part of the Forum team and to be able to work with Sierra Resort. Sierra has one of the best park building teams in the industry and Ian's vision was a perfect match for the values of the resort. It was a great partnership all around.
Press Contacts:
Kirstin Cattell530.543.3132kcattell.st@boothcreek.com
Jessica VanPernis530.562.3866jvanpernis@boothcreek.com
Kristin Mettler775.831.4422kmettler@malenandmettler.com
The Superpipe is one of Sierra Resort's signature terrain parks and the Forum team was excited to incorporate it into the shoot. Oil barrels were stacked along the deck of the Superpipe, filled with scrap wood, and set on fire. Dry ice and targeted lighting also helped create the visual effects. The Superpipe feature symbolized the air pollution from green house gas emissions. Pat Moore was featured in this segment.
To create Environmental Awakening, the film crew worked 16 to 24 hours per day for seven straight days. The filming and photography took place at night and the concept and builds were kept top secret to maintain the integrity of the contest.
TransWorld's vision to rethink the typical snowboard video, making it about more than just great tricks and riding, has created a new paradigm of what snowboarding videos can be. It will be interesting to see how skiers and riders respond to the new artistic standpoint - that it's about the actual image produced.
The entire Team Shoot Out video is available for download on iTunes while the photos created are featured on page 80 of the September issue of TransWorld SNOWboarding.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: Keepin It Real
Recognized by Transworld Snowboarding as a "Best Value" and a "Best Vibe" resort and known for its wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, family programs and parks and pipes that are among the best in the nation, Sierra Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience. Easy to get to and always laid-back, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort welcomes skiers and snowboarders to escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of winter in the mountains. Sierra Resort and the Eldorado National Forest are partners in recreation.
The closest major resort to Sacramento, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is located just 12 miles west of Lake Tahoe and receives an annual average of 480 inches of snowfall. For more information, visit www.SierraAtTahoe.com or call 530.659.7453.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Food -- Olive oil -- a new gold rush in El Dorado County
Autumn Cruz / acruz@sacbee.com
Annette Schoonover refills a bottle of olive oil for a customer at her Winterhill Farms shop in Placerville. With 33 acres planted in El Dorado County in 2008, olives moved from the "minor and miscellaneous crops" category to a listing of their own in the county's annual crop report.
By Cathy Locke clocke@sacbee.com
Published: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 - 12:00 am Page 2B
Annette Schoonover invites patrons to "bring your own bottle," but what she pours at the tasting bar is for dipping, not sipping.
Winterhill Farms' shop on Placerville's Main Street represents El Dorado County's nascent olive oil industry. Since 2000, a handful of olive orchards have been introduced into the foothills agricultural scene.
With 33 acres planted in 2008, olives moved from the "minor and miscellaneous crops" category to a listing of their own in the county Agriculture Department's annual Crop and Livestock Report.
Although the total value of the olive crop in El Dorado County was $38,000 last year, far below the $5.8 million for apples and $5.2 million for wine grapes, olive growers see theirs as an up-and-coming industry.
Like many of the county's vintners, the olive growers came to agriculture from other professions. And like winemaking, producing a quality olive oil is a mix of science and art.
Schoonover and her partner, Richard Wolf, planted olive trees six years ago on 40 acres in the Somerset area. After 30 years as an art director for a South Lake Tahoe advertising agency, Schoonover said she wanted to get back to the earth.
She attributes her interest in raising olives to her Italian heritage.
"I have relatives still living in Sicily," she said.
In addition to 300 trees on their El Dorado County property, she and Wolf manage two orchards in the Oroville area. Not wanting to inconvenience neighbors on their privately maintained road, they decided to forgo ranch marketing and instead sell their oil at farmers markets and area wineries.
Two years ago, they opened the Main Street shop, featuring Winterhill olive oil, imported balsamic vinegars, and an array of jams, glazes, honey, teas and salves, as well as arts and crafts by area entrepreneurs whose farms and workshops are off the beaten path.
As in a wine-tasting room, patrons can sample varietals and flavored olive oils, dipping bread cubes into cups of the amber liquid, progressing from the mild to more robust. The oil is sold by the bottle and in bulk. Customers who bring their own bottles receive a 40 percent discount.
Herbalist Laura Owens developed teas made with olive leaves, as well as an all-natural, DEET-free, insect repellent containing olive oil, eucalyptus and lemon grass. Chris Lee's Bees supplies honey, and Betty Albert provides chutney and breads.
"Our theme is products with passion," Schoonover said. "We seek out the people that love what they do."
Bob and Amy Day share that passion. After traveling through Europe, they imported more than 3,000 olive trees, including 28 varieties from France, five from Italy and one from Spain. They planted them among the oaks on their 150 acres on the Georgetown Divide and market olive oil under their Mad Dog Mesa label.
Bob Day is a former management consultant, and his wife is a financial analyst. Most of what they know about raising olives they learned from books and the Internet, he said. They and other growers process their olives at mills outside the county, but Day said he hopes to install the first local mill.
Olives typically are harvested in November and December and pressed within 24 hours after they are picked. Unlike wine, the oil is best when fresh and should be used within two years.
Day sells his oil primarily at farmers markets in El Dorado County.
Education is key to the marketing process, growers say. "The American palate is not used to extra-virgin olive oil," Schoonover said.
Touted for its health benefits, olive oil is gaining popularity. Studies of extra-virgin oil indicate that its low acidity creates high antioxidant levels.
Day credits John Tillman of Gold Hill Olive Oil Co. for giving a public face to the industry in El Dorado County. Tillman's orchards, tasting room and farmhouse-turned-retreat-center are prominent along well-traveled Gold Hill Road.
Tillman, whose weekday job is general manager of Sierra Disposal, said he has closed his tasting room for the summer because of the poor economy. But the retreat center continues to draw visitors seeking a rural getaway, and who are eager to sample the region's oils as well as its wines.
Published: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 - 12:00 am Page 2B
Annette Schoonover invites patrons to "bring your own bottle," but what she pours at the tasting bar is for dipping, not sipping.
Winterhill Farms' shop on Placerville's Main Street represents El Dorado County's nascent olive oil industry. Since 2000, a handful of olive orchards have been introduced into the foothills agricultural scene.
With 33 acres planted in 2008, olives moved from the "minor and miscellaneous crops" category to a listing of their own in the county Agriculture Department's annual Crop and Livestock Report.
Although the total value of the olive crop in El Dorado County was $38,000 last year, far below the $5.8 million for apples and $5.2 million for wine grapes, olive growers see theirs as an up-and-coming industry.
Like many of the county's vintners, the olive growers came to agriculture from other professions. And like winemaking, producing a quality olive oil is a mix of science and art.
Schoonover and her partner, Richard Wolf, planted olive trees six years ago on 40 acres in the Somerset area. After 30 years as an art director for a South Lake Tahoe advertising agency, Schoonover said she wanted to get back to the earth.
She attributes her interest in raising olives to her Italian heritage.
"I have relatives still living in Sicily," she said.
In addition to 300 trees on their El Dorado County property, she and Wolf manage two orchards in the Oroville area. Not wanting to inconvenience neighbors on their privately maintained road, they decided to forgo ranch marketing and instead sell their oil at farmers markets and area wineries.
Two years ago, they opened the Main Street shop, featuring Winterhill olive oil, imported balsamic vinegars, and an array of jams, glazes, honey, teas and salves, as well as arts and crafts by area entrepreneurs whose farms and workshops are off the beaten path.
As in a wine-tasting room, patrons can sample varietals and flavored olive oils, dipping bread cubes into cups of the amber liquid, progressing from the mild to more robust. The oil is sold by the bottle and in bulk. Customers who bring their own bottles receive a 40 percent discount.
Herbalist Laura Owens developed teas made with olive leaves, as well as an all-natural, DEET-free, insect repellent containing olive oil, eucalyptus and lemon grass. Chris Lee's Bees supplies honey, and Betty Albert provides chutney and breads.
"Our theme is products with passion," Schoonover said. "We seek out the people that love what they do."
Bob and Amy Day share that passion. After traveling through Europe, they imported more than 3,000 olive trees, including 28 varieties from France, five from Italy and one from Spain. They planted them among the oaks on their 150 acres on the Georgetown Divide and market olive oil under their Mad Dog Mesa label.
Bob Day is a former management consultant, and his wife is a financial analyst. Most of what they know about raising olives they learned from books and the Internet, he said. They and other growers process their olives at mills outside the county, but Day said he hopes to install the first local mill.
Olives typically are harvested in November and December and pressed within 24 hours after they are picked. Unlike wine, the oil is best when fresh and should be used within two years.
Day sells his oil primarily at farmers markets in El Dorado County.
Education is key to the marketing process, growers say. "The American palate is not used to extra-virgin olive oil," Schoonover said.
Touted for its health benefits, olive oil is gaining popularity. Studies of extra-virgin oil indicate that its low acidity creates high antioxidant levels.
Day credits John Tillman of Gold Hill Olive Oil Co. for giving a public face to the industry in El Dorado County. Tillman's orchards, tasting room and farmhouse-turned-retreat-center are prominent along well-traveled Gold Hill Road.
Tillman, whose weekday job is general manager of Sierra Disposal, said he has closed his tasting room for the summer because of the poor economy. But the retreat center continues to draw visitors seeking a rural getaway, and who are eager to sample the region's oils as well as its wines.
News -- Dismal gaming revenue report; South Shore in the cellar
by Geoff Dornan, R-C Capitol Bureau
Statewide $10.78 billion -13.72%
Carson Valley $105.9 million -9.88%
South Shore $263.9 million -17.42%
North Shore $31.5 million -16.8%
Washoe County $867.2 million -12.99%
Reno $628.8 million -12.8%
Clark County $9.1 billion -14%
Las Vegas Strip $5.65 billion -15.27%
Nevada casinos suffered their worst year on record in Fiscal 2009 with total gaming win finishing 13.7 percent below the previous year.
Frank Streshley, chief of tax and licensing at the Gaming Control Board, said the $10.8 billion statewide win is the lowest total in five years. Three of those previous years , he said, raked in more than $12 billion.In fact, the largest previous drop in fiscal year win was 2002 following 9/11 at just 3.7 percent.
As a result, Budget Director Andrew Clinger said gaming tax collections, which make up 30 percent of revenue to the state General Fund, are already $2.17 million short of the projections used to build this fiscal year's budget.
The area hardest hit was Mesquite in southern Nevada where win fell 18.9 percent.That was followed by South Lake Tahoe at 17.4 percent for the year but Streshley said south shore's problems are more complex than just the economy. Win there was down just 8.9 percent the first six months of the year but fell dramatically — 27.3 percent — the second six months. The difference, he said, was the opening of the Redhawk Indian casino on Highway 50 in California. Total win for south shore over the year was just $263.9 million.
The Carson Valley Area, which includes valley portions of Douglas County, saw a 9.9 percent drop for the year to $105.9 million in winnings. It was Carson's third straight year of declining win.North Shore casinos reported a 16.8 percent decline for the year to just $31.5 million. That follows a 13.2 percent drop the year before for a total reduction in casino win of 30 percent in just two years.Streshley said two thirds of total statewide win came from slot play — $7.2 billion.
The remaining $3.5 billion was from game and table play.Altogether, gamblers wagered a total of $147.1 billion — $118.7 billion in slots and the $28.4 billion on games. Those totals were down 10 percent and 8 percent respectively.
The Las Vegas Strip was down 15.3 percent to $5.7 billion in win, its lowest total in four years.
The picture was worse in Washoe County which, like south shore, is competing with major Indian casinos in California. There total win fell 13 percent to $867.2 million, the lowest reported win for Washoe in 15 years.
The June numbers which finished the fiscal year mirrored the rest of FY2009 with total win down 13.8 percent from the previous June. Total win was $949.3 million with nearly all reporting areas in double digit decline.
That also matches the gaming tax collections reported by the state which totaled $45.68 million — a 13.5 percent decrease.June numbers weren't helped by the fact there were no major events to draw tourists during the month.
Statewide $10.78 billion -13.72%
Carson Valley $105.9 million -9.88%
South Shore $263.9 million -17.42%
North Shore $31.5 million -16.8%
Washoe County $867.2 million -12.99%
Reno $628.8 million -12.8%
Clark County $9.1 billion -14%
Las Vegas Strip $5.65 billion -15.27%
Nevada casinos suffered their worst year on record in Fiscal 2009 with total gaming win finishing 13.7 percent below the previous year.
Frank Streshley, chief of tax and licensing at the Gaming Control Board, said the $10.8 billion statewide win is the lowest total in five years. Three of those previous years , he said, raked in more than $12 billion.In fact, the largest previous drop in fiscal year win was 2002 following 9/11 at just 3.7 percent.
As a result, Budget Director Andrew Clinger said gaming tax collections, which make up 30 percent of revenue to the state General Fund, are already $2.17 million short of the projections used to build this fiscal year's budget.
The area hardest hit was Mesquite in southern Nevada where win fell 18.9 percent.That was followed by South Lake Tahoe at 17.4 percent for the year but Streshley said south shore's problems are more complex than just the economy. Win there was down just 8.9 percent the first six months of the year but fell dramatically — 27.3 percent — the second six months. The difference, he said, was the opening of the Redhawk Indian casino on Highway 50 in California. Total win for south shore over the year was just $263.9 million.
The Carson Valley Area, which includes valley portions of Douglas County, saw a 9.9 percent drop for the year to $105.9 million in winnings. It was Carson's third straight year of declining win.North Shore casinos reported a 16.8 percent decline for the year to just $31.5 million. That follows a 13.2 percent drop the year before for a total reduction in casino win of 30 percent in just two years.Streshley said two thirds of total statewide win came from slot play — $7.2 billion.
The remaining $3.5 billion was from game and table play.Altogether, gamblers wagered a total of $147.1 billion — $118.7 billion in slots and the $28.4 billion on games. Those totals were down 10 percent and 8 percent respectively.
The Las Vegas Strip was down 15.3 percent to $5.7 billion in win, its lowest total in four years.
The picture was worse in Washoe County which, like south shore, is competing with major Indian casinos in California. There total win fell 13 percent to $867.2 million, the lowest reported win for Washoe in 15 years.
The June numbers which finished the fiscal year mirrored the rest of FY2009 with total win down 13.8 percent from the previous June. Total win was $949.3 million with nearly all reporting areas in double digit decline.
That also matches the gaming tax collections reported by the state which totaled $45.68 million — a 13.5 percent decrease.June numbers weren't helped by the fact there were no major events to draw tourists during the month.
Commentary -- City manager speaks about Kelly Ridge opening
The following are the comments made by South Lake Tahoe City Manager Dave Jinkens at the Aut. 11 opeing of Kelly Ridge at 1447 Herbert Ave.
GOOD MORNING:
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT AND MAKE THEM HAPPEN. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS PROOF OF THIS SAYING.
KELLY RIDGE IS APPROPRIATELY NAMED FOR A KIND AND GOOD MAN WHO HAD A VISISON TO HELP OTHERS AND THROUGH HIS VISION, COMMITMENT, AND FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT BROUGHT TOGETHER OTHER GOOD PEOPLE, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, AND FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS WHO WORKED COOPERATIVELY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. IT ALL STARTED WITH DAVID’S CONCERN, GOOD IDEA AND FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT. DAVID, THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR CONSCIENCE ON THIS IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT AND FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO SEEING IT ACCOMPLISHED.
THE BENEFICIARIES OF KELLY RIDGE ARE THE NEW RESIDENTS WHO CAN NOW LIVE IN A HIGH-QUALITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE COMMUNITY ALSO BENEFITS BECAUSE WE HAVE DONE OUR PART TO HELP OTHERS, AND WE HAVE AN ATTRACTIVE SITE AND DEVELOPMENT THAT IMPROVES THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. WE ALL WIN BECAUSE WE HAVE FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANT NEED FOR QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND WE MADE IT HAPPEN.
THINK OF ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS THAT WE CAN DO WHEN PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL LIKE DAVID KELLY WORK TOGETHER TOWARD ACHIEVING A COMMON GOAL AND PURPOSE BY FOCUSING ON SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. THINK OF WHAT WE CAN DO IN CREATING MORE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, ECONOMIC GROWTH, QUALITY JOB DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODHOOD IMPROVEMENTS, AND REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IF WE STAY FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANT. WE HAVE WITHIN OUR COLLECTIVE POWER AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IF WE HAVE THE COMMITMENT AND FOCUS DAVID HAD IN MAKING THIS HOUSING COMPLEX HAPPEN.
THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING HERE AND FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE PART OF THIS IMPORTANT CELEBRATION.
GOOD MORNING:
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT AND MAKE THEM HAPPEN. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS PROOF OF THIS SAYING.
KELLY RIDGE IS APPROPRIATELY NAMED FOR A KIND AND GOOD MAN WHO HAD A VISISON TO HELP OTHERS AND THROUGH HIS VISION, COMMITMENT, AND FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT BROUGHT TOGETHER OTHER GOOD PEOPLE, DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, AND FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS WHO WORKED COOPERATIVELY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. IT ALL STARTED WITH DAVID’S CONCERN, GOOD IDEA AND FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT. DAVID, THANK YOU FOR BEING OUR CONSCIENCE ON THIS IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT AND FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO SEEING IT ACCOMPLISHED.
THE BENEFICIARIES OF KELLY RIDGE ARE THE NEW RESIDENTS WHO CAN NOW LIVE IN A HIGH-QUALITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE COMMUNITY ALSO BENEFITS BECAUSE WE HAVE DONE OUR PART TO HELP OTHERS, AND WE HAVE AN ATTRACTIVE SITE AND DEVELOPMENT THAT IMPROVES THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. WE ALL WIN BECAUSE WE HAVE FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANT NEED FOR QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND WE MADE IT HAPPEN.
THINK OF ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS THAT WE CAN DO WHEN PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL LIKE DAVID KELLY WORK TOGETHER TOWARD ACHIEVING A COMMON GOAL AND PURPOSE BY FOCUSING ON SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. THINK OF WHAT WE CAN DO IN CREATING MORE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, ECONOMIC GROWTH, QUALITY JOB DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODHOOD IMPROVEMENTS, AND REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IF WE STAY FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANT. WE HAVE WITHIN OUR COLLECTIVE POWER AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IF WE HAVE THE COMMITMENT AND FOCUS DAVID HAD IN MAKING THIS HOUSING COMPLEX HAPPEN.
THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING HERE AND FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE PART OF THIS IMPORTANT CELEBRATION.
PR -- USFS prepares to restore Tahoe's aspen stands
Date: August 11, 2009
South Lake Tahoe, Calif.-- The Forest Supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has approved a project to restore aspen stands at moderate to highest risk of loss throughout many areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
The Aspen Community Restoration Project will address approximately 2,391 acres of National Forest System Lands, and include both aspen stands and surrounding areas.
The project will proceed in phases as funding becomes available. Aspen stands are found throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin with the largest number of stands in the watersheds along the west shore. Other areas include the northeast slopes and several areas near the south and southeast shores.
Natural aspen stand regeneration has declined due to factors like historic grazing and most importantly, decades of fire suppression. Over time conifers encroached on aspen stands and came to dominate the canopy and severely suppress aspen regeneration.
Today, 65% (by area) of aspen stands on the LTBMU are at moderate to highest risk of loss.
The loss of aspen stands greatly diminishes plant and animal species dependent upon healthy regenerating aspen communities. In order to reverse the loss of aspen and promote regeneration, the project includes removal of encroaching conifers both mechanically and by hand crews. Treatment also includes some aspen removal and other methods to promote root stimulation and stand regeneration.
Prescribed fire will also be used for fuels reduction and restoration goals where appropriate. In some cases, treatments may extend beyond the perimeter of an aspen stand to prevent remaining, adjacent conifers from shading the aspen stand and suppressing aspen regeneration. The woody material from the treatments will be processed on-site (e.g., chipped, masticated, lop-and-scattered, or piled for burning) or removed from treatment areas.
No permanent roads will be constructed for this project, and all temporary roads will be restored after treatments are completed. Some areas may experience temporary closures for public safety. The overall project will be conducted over several years as conditions and funding allow. Implementation may begin as soon as conditions permit.
A full description of the project can be found in the decision memo posted on the LTBMU website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/projects/ under Aspen Community Restoration. The decision memo is also available for viewing at the Forest Supervisor's Office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the phone number is (530) 543-2694.
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South Lake Tahoe, Calif.-- The Forest Supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has approved a project to restore aspen stands at moderate to highest risk of loss throughout many areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
The Aspen Community Restoration Project will address approximately 2,391 acres of National Forest System Lands, and include both aspen stands and surrounding areas.
The project will proceed in phases as funding becomes available. Aspen stands are found throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin with the largest number of stands in the watersheds along the west shore. Other areas include the northeast slopes and several areas near the south and southeast shores.
Natural aspen stand regeneration has declined due to factors like historic grazing and most importantly, decades of fire suppression. Over time conifers encroached on aspen stands and came to dominate the canopy and severely suppress aspen regeneration.
Today, 65% (by area) of aspen stands on the LTBMU are at moderate to highest risk of loss.
The loss of aspen stands greatly diminishes plant and animal species dependent upon healthy regenerating aspen communities. In order to reverse the loss of aspen and promote regeneration, the project includes removal of encroaching conifers both mechanically and by hand crews. Treatment also includes some aspen removal and other methods to promote root stimulation and stand regeneration.
Prescribed fire will also be used for fuels reduction and restoration goals where appropriate. In some cases, treatments may extend beyond the perimeter of an aspen stand to prevent remaining, adjacent conifers from shading the aspen stand and suppressing aspen regeneration. The woody material from the treatments will be processed on-site (e.g., chipped, masticated, lop-and-scattered, or piled for burning) or removed from treatment areas.
No permanent roads will be constructed for this project, and all temporary roads will be restored after treatments are completed. Some areas may experience temporary closures for public safety. The overall project will be conducted over several years as conditions and funding allow. Implementation may begin as soon as conditions permit.
A full description of the project can be found in the decision memo posted on the LTBMU website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/projects/ under Aspen Community Restoration. The decision memo is also available for viewing at the Forest Supervisor's Office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the phone number is (530) 543-2694.
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Info -- Heavenly does what it can to prevent fires
Heavenly Mountain Resort has installed mesh screens in its gondola cabins after two fires this summer burned small swaths of land. Although the cause of the fires has not been officially determined, it’s highly possible that like in 2002 when more than 600 acres burned, a cigarette was tossed from the gondola. Heavenly will use signs in the cabins and around the base area, as well as having eco rangers stationed at each terminal, to educate people about fire prevention.
PR -- Taylor Creek open house Aug.12; permanent stucture possible
Taylor Creek Visitor Center may become a permanent structure if the U.S. Forest Service gets approval.
The two temporary rental trailers on the Highway 89 site past Camp Rich would be replaced by a 3,800-sqare-foot center. Such a building has been talked about since the 1960s.
About 100,000 people visit the center each summer, rendering the current structures inefficient and inadequate.
An open house at Taylor Creek Visitor Center patio will be Aug. 12 from 4-7pm.
Aug. 28 is the deadline to submit comments. For information, contact Jackie Faike at (530) 543-2600 or go to http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/projects.
The two temporary rental trailers on the Highway 89 site past Camp Rich would be replaced by a 3,800-sqare-foot center. Such a building has been talked about since the 1960s.
About 100,000 people visit the center each summer, rendering the current structures inefficient and inadequate.
An open house at Taylor Creek Visitor Center patio will be Aug. 12 from 4-7pm.
Aug. 28 is the deadline to submit comments. For information, contact Jackie Faike at (530) 543-2600 or go to http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/projects.
Event -- Lake in the Sky Air Show Aug. 29
Press Release
Aug. 11, 2009
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) The 20th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show takes flight at Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring some of the world’s top aircraft and aerobatics performers as well as new radio-controlled aircraft demonstration, Navy H-60 Seahawk helicopters and an Air Force C-17 Globemaster static aircraft display.
The affordable, family-friendly event complements the natural spectacular beauty of the lake, a plethora of outdoor recreation, headliner entertainment and comfortable summer temperatures to make for a memorable getaway to South Lake Tahoe (http://www.BlueLakeTahoe.com)...
Aug. 11, 2009
(South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) The 20th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show takes flight at Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring some of the world’s top aircraft and aerobatics performers as well as new radio-controlled aircraft demonstration, Navy H-60 Seahawk helicopters and an Air Force C-17 Globemaster static aircraft display.
The affordable, family-friendly event complements the natural spectacular beauty of the lake, a plethora of outdoor recreation, headliner entertainment and comfortable summer temperatures to make for a memorable getaway to South Lake Tahoe (http://www.BlueLakeTahoe.com)...
News -- El Dorado County woman dies from swine flu
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August 11, 2009
A 52-year old El Dorado County woman has died after being hospitalized with the Novel H1N1 flu virus (also known as swine flu), El Dorado County health officials confirmed yesterday. Pre-existing medical conditions were a factor in the woman’s death. She is the first person in El Dorado County to die from the H1N1 virus.
”We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of this individual,” said El Dorado County Health Officer, Olivia Kasirye, M.D.
To date, there have been 19 confirmed cases of H1N1 infection including this one in El Dorado County; however only hospitalized cases are being tested at this time. The California Department of Public Health reports 892 hospitalizations from H1N1 flu virus and 92 related deaths statewide as of August 5th. Dr. Kasirye notes most of the cases of H1N1 infection in El Dorado County have been relatively mild.
“The good news is that most people who become sick with H1N1 do recover. Unfortunately, for a smaller percentage of individuals with underlying medical conditions, the virus develops into a life threatening illness.”
El Dorado County officials continue to see unusual flu activity for this time of the year, and recommends the community continues taking steps to prevent catching the flu.
Everyday actions such as frequent hand washing and avoiding sick individuals are simple but highly effective in preventing respiratory disease, according to Dr. Kasirye.
“Individuals who become sick with flu-like symptoms should stay home from work or school, and avoid contact with others. People who have severe flu symptoms, and especially those individuals who begin to have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing should speak to a healthcare provider right away. Pregnant women who become sick with flu-like symptoms are also advised to speak with their healthcare provider.”
Everyday steps to prevent H1N1 infection include:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissue in the trash.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without use of fever-reducing medicine) except to get medical care or for other necessities. Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
Officials from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have indicated that they have developed a new vaccine to prevent H1N1 infection, which is now being clinically tested. Distribution plans are being discussed to make sure that high risk individuals are able to receive the vaccine first.
El Dorado County health officials are continuing to monitor local, state and national H1N1 activities. Information on H1N1 (swine) flu has been posted on the El Dorado County Health Services Department website at www.edcgov.us/publichealth.
CONTACT:
August 11, 2009
A 52-year old El Dorado County woman has died after being hospitalized with the Novel H1N1 flu virus (also known as swine flu), El Dorado County health officials confirmed yesterday. Pre-existing medical conditions were a factor in the woman’s death. She is the first person in El Dorado County to die from the H1N1 virus.
”We would like to extend our sympathy to the family of this individual,” said El Dorado County Health Officer, Olivia Kasirye, M.D.
To date, there have been 19 confirmed cases of H1N1 infection including this one in El Dorado County; however only hospitalized cases are being tested at this time. The California Department of Public Health reports 892 hospitalizations from H1N1 flu virus and 92 related deaths statewide as of August 5th. Dr. Kasirye notes most of the cases of H1N1 infection in El Dorado County have been relatively mild.
“The good news is that most people who become sick with H1N1 do recover. Unfortunately, for a smaller percentage of individuals with underlying medical conditions, the virus develops into a life threatening illness.”
El Dorado County officials continue to see unusual flu activity for this time of the year, and recommends the community continues taking steps to prevent catching the flu.
Everyday actions such as frequent hand washing and avoiding sick individuals are simple but highly effective in preventing respiratory disease, according to Dr. Kasirye.
“Individuals who become sick with flu-like symptoms should stay home from work or school, and avoid contact with others. People who have severe flu symptoms, and especially those individuals who begin to have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing should speak to a healthcare provider right away. Pregnant women who become sick with flu-like symptoms are also advised to speak with their healthcare provider.”
Everyday steps to prevent H1N1 infection include:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissue in the trash.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without use of fever-reducing medicine) except to get medical care or for other necessities. Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
Officials from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have indicated that they have developed a new vaccine to prevent H1N1 infection, which is now being clinically tested. Distribution plans are being discussed to make sure that high risk individuals are able to receive the vaccine first.
El Dorado County health officials are continuing to monitor local, state and national H1N1 activities. Information on H1N1 (swine) flu has been posted on the El Dorado County Health Services Department website at www.edcgov.us/publichealth.
Monday, August 10, 2009
News -- Reno-Tahoe bid for Winter Olympics pushed back
Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
By Sports Network - The Sports Network
The United States Olympic Committee deflected media reports that other American cities are hopeful to put forward efforts to land future Olympics by saying its main focus was to have Chicago host the 2016 Summer Games.
"While it is always encouraging to see enthusiasm for the Olympic Movement, the USOC has been on record for more than two years in proclaiming that there will be absolutely no consideration of any future bids - winter or summer - from the U.S. while Chicago is on the international stage," said USOC CEO Stephanie Streeter.
"Let me reiterate that position in the most adamant terms. Chicago is not only our current bid city, it is our only bid city, and it is the sole focus of our efforts," she said. "We are now 52 days from the decision on the 2016 host city. All of our hopes and dreams for bringing the Olympic Games back to the United States are anchored in Chicago 2016 and the IOC decision on October 2."
U.S. Olympic Committee leaders have reiterated their support for Chicago's bid to land the 2016 Olympics, saying it is the federation's sole focus.
USOC CEO Stephanie Streeter released a statement Monday in the wake of recent reports that Pittsburgh might explore a bid for the 2020 Summer Games.
Also, the deadline for submitting formal proposals for the 2018 Winter Olympics is in October, and cities such as Denver and Reno, Nev., have been mentioned in the past as possible candidates.
Bid process gets underway for 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee launched the bid process for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in 2018 on Friday.
Potential host cities will have to submit bids for the games by October 15, 2009, and the IOC will decide by the end of June, 2010 which bids have been accepted.
Over the following year, the IOC Evaluation Committee will assess each bid and decide on a host city on July 6, 2011 in Durban.
USOC closer to staying in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Olympic Committee moved closer to keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs on Thursday when the board signed off on revised terms of a deal with the city.
The board agreed to give the USOC management team permission to extend its commitment to stay in Colorado Springs from 25 to 30 years in exchange for having the city take responsibility for $16 million in improvements to the Olympic Training Center.
The $16 million is part of a $53 million agreement that also includes building a new USOC headquarters and new offices for a number of national governing bodies. The original deal fell apart when the lead developer dropped out.
IOC opens bidding for 2018 Winter Games host
The International Olympic Committee launched the search Friday to find a host for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The winning city will be chosen on July 6, 2011, by IOC members meeting in Durban, South Africa, according to a timetable published by the IOC on Friday.
Potential candidates include Annecy, France; Munich, Germany; and Pyeongchang, South Korea, which is entering for a third straight time.
USOC honors 2 Oklahoma training sites
What once was an empty ditch south of downtown Oklahoma City is now recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as an official training site for rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
USOC acting CEO Stephanie Streeter announced Tuesday that the 2,000-meter race course and National High Performance Center along the Oklahoma River had received the designation.
The site hosted the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials for canoeing and kayaking.
While Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are finalists to host the 2016 Olympics, the deadline for cities to formally submit proposals to host the 2018 Winter Games is October 15.
"With less than two months to go before the IOC's decision in Copenhagen, two months in which it is essential for us to capture the attention of the global Olympic Family, it is equally essential that the USOC sustain a 110 percent focus on the needs of Chicago 2016," said Streeter. "So, with all due respect to those cities that are dreaming about one day bidding for the Games, now is not the time. This is Chicago's time."
Pyeongchang, South Korea; Munich, Germany; and Annecy, France; have been the cities confirming bids to host the 2018 Olympics. Denver, Reno-Lake Tahoe, and Salt Lake City previously announced interests in hosting the 2018 Winter Games, but those efforts have essentially been pushed to the 2022 Olympics.
By Sports Network - The Sports Network
The United States Olympic Committee deflected media reports that other American cities are hopeful to put forward efforts to land future Olympics by saying its main focus was to have Chicago host the 2016 Summer Games.
"While it is always encouraging to see enthusiasm for the Olympic Movement, the USOC has been on record for more than two years in proclaiming that there will be absolutely no consideration of any future bids - winter or summer - from the U.S. while Chicago is on the international stage," said USOC CEO Stephanie Streeter.
"Let me reiterate that position in the most adamant terms. Chicago is not only our current bid city, it is our only bid city, and it is the sole focus of our efforts," she said. "We are now 52 days from the decision on the 2016 host city. All of our hopes and dreams for bringing the Olympic Games back to the United States are anchored in Chicago 2016 and the IOC decision on October 2."
U.S. Olympic Committee leaders have reiterated their support for Chicago's bid to land the 2016 Olympics, saying it is the federation's sole focus.
USOC CEO Stephanie Streeter released a statement Monday in the wake of recent reports that Pittsburgh might explore a bid for the 2020 Summer Games.
Also, the deadline for submitting formal proposals for the 2018 Winter Olympics is in October, and cities such as Denver and Reno, Nev., have been mentioned in the past as possible candidates.
Bid process gets underway for 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee launched the bid process for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in 2018 on Friday.
Potential host cities will have to submit bids for the games by October 15, 2009, and the IOC will decide by the end of June, 2010 which bids have been accepted.
Over the following year, the IOC Evaluation Committee will assess each bid and decide on a host city on July 6, 2011 in Durban.
USOC closer to staying in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Olympic Committee moved closer to keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs on Thursday when the board signed off on revised terms of a deal with the city.
The board agreed to give the USOC management team permission to extend its commitment to stay in Colorado Springs from 25 to 30 years in exchange for having the city take responsibility for $16 million in improvements to the Olympic Training Center.
The $16 million is part of a $53 million agreement that also includes building a new USOC headquarters and new offices for a number of national governing bodies. The original deal fell apart when the lead developer dropped out.
IOC opens bidding for 2018 Winter Games host
The International Olympic Committee launched the search Friday to find a host for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The winning city will be chosen on July 6, 2011, by IOC members meeting in Durban, South Africa, according to a timetable published by the IOC on Friday.
Potential candidates include Annecy, France; Munich, Germany; and Pyeongchang, South Korea, which is entering for a third straight time.
USOC honors 2 Oklahoma training sites
What once was an empty ditch south of downtown Oklahoma City is now recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as an official training site for rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
USOC acting CEO Stephanie Streeter announced Tuesday that the 2,000-meter race course and National High Performance Center along the Oklahoma River had received the designation.
The site hosted the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials for canoeing and kayaking.
While Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are finalists to host the 2016 Olympics, the deadline for cities to formally submit proposals to host the 2018 Winter Games is October 15.
"With less than two months to go before the IOC's decision in Copenhagen, two months in which it is essential for us to capture the attention of the global Olympic Family, it is equally essential that the USOC sustain a 110 percent focus on the needs of Chicago 2016," said Streeter. "So, with all due respect to those cities that are dreaming about one day bidding for the Games, now is not the time. This is Chicago's time."
Pyeongchang, South Korea; Munich, Germany; and Annecy, France; have been the cities confirming bids to host the 2018 Olympics. Denver, Reno-Lake Tahoe, and Salt Lake City previously announced interests in hosting the 2018 Winter Games, but those efforts have essentially been pushed to the 2022 Olympics.
News -- Bear problem or people problem?
Aug 9, 2009 12:37 pm US/Pacific
(CBS 5 / AP) ―
After a wet spring that kept bears in the backcountry, bruins are again making their rounds in Lake Tahoe neighborhoods in search of food. California and Nevada authorities said 13 black bears have been euthanized so far this season after breaking into homes or causing other problems -- 10 in California and three in Nevada.
(CBS 5 / AP) ―
After a wet spring that kept bears in the backcountry, bruins are again making their rounds in Lake Tahoe neighborhoods in search of food. California and Nevada authorities said 13 black bears have been euthanized so far this season after breaking into homes or causing other problems -- 10 in California and three in Nevada.
Ann Bryant of the BEAR League said her bear advocacy group has been getting five to 10 calls daily about bear break-ins around Tahoe. She blames the problem on tourists and residents who fail to stow garbage properly and fail to discourage bears from coming into neighborhoods.
Bryant said bears are becoming so bold that they're beginning to crawl under people's decks for use as daytime beds. The bruins also are starting to figure out how to turn door knobs, testing to see if doors are locked, she said.
"They're showing signs of being more intelligent than residents and visitors, and that's how we lose the battle," Bryant said, adding people should throw rocks, make a lot of noise and let bears know they're not welcome in neighborhoods.
On the Nevada side of the lake, bear activity is still relatively slow compared to past years, said Carl Lackey, a Nevada Department of Wildlife biologist. He attributed the slowdown to a wet spring that produced a lot of natural food for bears, and the recession that has kept many tourists away from Tahoe.
"It's picked up but nothing compared to past years," Lackey told Truckee's Sierra Sun newspaper.
But on the California side, bear activity started picking up in July, said Jason Holley, wildlife biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game.
"It's ramped up to be relatively busy with lots of calls," Holley said.
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons last week declared August as Bear Awareness Month in northern Nevada, and urged residents to take precautions to reduce human-bear conflicts. Among other steps, Gibbons said residents should not stash their trash until the day of pickup and not leave their pets or pet food outside.
While a smaller number of human-bear problems have been reported in Nevada so far, there still have been some problem areas such as Caughlin Ranch residential area in Reno and Incline Village on Tahoe's north shore.
Travel -- 54 links in one day? Yes, in Tahoe
The golf season is short all around Lake Tahoe, which provides the golf nut a fine excuse to play 36 holes in a day: Do it now to make up for all of the golf one cannot play with the snow falling in December.
Besides, think of the money one would save. Rather than play golf two days in a row, thus requiring two nights' lodging, and rather than spending nongolfing time, and, thus, money, in casinos, one can totally immerse oneself in the chase of the dimpled white ball.
OK, now that the rationalizing is complete, pack up the clubs and come along - preferably with three other like-minded golf nuts.
Getting there
If you're nuts enough to play 36 in a day, surely you're inclined to take a break during the drive up to the lake and play 18 en route. There are plenty of options in the Sacramento area. Check out the golf pages at http://www.visitcalifornia.com/ for some ideas.
A perfect day of golf immersion
5:50 a.m.: Slather on sunscreen, get in the car and head over the Kingsbury Grade down to Genoa. Bring an energy bar, unless you're staying at the Black Bear, where inn co-owner and South Tahoe Mayor Jerry Birdwell got up to serve me coffee, fruit and a muffin. The snack bar is not likely to be open at the golf course at this hour.
6:30 a.m.: Tee off ahead of the crowds and walk your way around Genoa's Lakes or Resort courses. The Lakes, designed by Peter Jacobsen and John Harbottle, is considered the better of the two choices; the Resort, once a fine alternative, underwent some detrimental tweaking a few years ago to make room for houses. They're both well cared for, with good clubhouses and friendly service, and early morning is the time to beat the heat and the wind - and there's a discount if you play both in the same week.
10 a.m.: Oh, there's a bonus hole - No. 19. We're heading for one of the most gorgeous anywhere - get back in the car and drive just over the hill to Edgewood Tahoe.
10:30 a.m.: Settle in at Brooks' Bar and Deck, one of Golf Digest's top 19th holes in the United States, and enjoy the lake and golf course views with breakfast (lunch, if Jerry cooked for you this morning) and a breakfast cocktail.
11:30 a.m.: Take half an hour to work on whatever part of your game gave you trouble in the morning. Edgewood is a much tougher test than any other course in the area, and the greens confound even the members.
Noon: Tee off at Edgewood. Take a cart this time - a round of golf here in high season at this time of day is bound to take at least five hours. Enjoy the scenery, the service, the company. And when you get to the signature hole - No. 17, a lakeside par-3 that outshines even the big stars at the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament - take a few photos to remember the day.
5 p.m.: Play that 19th hole, or, if we're counting properly, the 38th, with adult beverages and snacks wherever you're staying. This would be the time to soak in the hot tub and take a refreshing shower.
7 p.m.: A great day like this one deserves a fine meal at the end. It's doubtful that even the best cook in the foursome feels like standing in the kitchen: We had spectacular fried green tomatoes, pasta and fish at Cafe Fiore (save room for the house-made white chocolate ice cream). If opting for one of the north lake pairings and staying up at Truckee, I'd go into town for fine dining at Moody's or perhaps try the new Moody's spin-off at Northstar's Village, Baxter's.
9 p.m.: There's still time for some miniature golf at Magic Carpet! But hurry - the last start time at the Carnelian Bay course is 9 p.m., at South Lake Tahoe, 9:30.
Heading home
How about a quick nine at Old Brockway in Kings Beach on Tahoe's north shore before you hit the road? It's a full nine with two par-5s and boasts of being the site of the first Crosby in 1934 - that's the tournament that eventually became the AT&T National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. It remains busy enough to charge $45 for nine, $75 for 18 this time of year.
If you go
Play 36
We paired Edgewood at sunrise - gorgeous! - with Genoa's Lakes course in the afternoon - hot! - and learned that this pairing would best be enjoyed in reverse. Other pairings would probably be great in any order: Edgewood and Incline (views all day, with swift putts breaking to the lake) with a west or south shore base; Coyote Moon (with no houses and lots of wildlife, this is not to be missed on the north side) and Old Greenwood in Truckee; Northstar and Timilick (new, meant to be private, but taking paying customers in a tough economy) in the Martis Valley.
Prime-time, high-season green fees for these courses start at $80 for Northstar and top out at $220 for Edgewood Tahoe, with some discounts to be found for afternoon golf and also for lodging packages. Check http://www.golfthehighsierra.com/ for details on and links to all of the courses above except Northstar ( http://www.northstarattahoe.com/) and Timilick (http://www.timilick.com/). Or go to the state's tourism Web site, http://www.visitcalifornia.com/, and navigate to the golf section, where the official 2009 golf publication can be accessed.
Stay
If you're part of a foursome with two sleeping-together couples, the Hyatt Residence at Northstar is a great new option, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with full kitchen and living room, plus a couple of outdoor hot tubs. Rates this time of year begin at around $350 a night. (888) 298-3156, http://www.northstarattahoe.com/.
On the South Shore, I enjoyed the hospitality, serene gardens and outdoor hot tub at the Black Bear Inn, which has three cabins, one of which could be shared by two couples. With only one bathroom, this could feel crowded; the lodge also has individual cabin rooms, and guest rooms in the beautifully designed main building. Rates begin at $210 for a room, $455 for the two-couple cabin. 1202 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. (877) 232-7466, tahoeblackbear.com.
Eat
Cafe Fiore. Dinner nightly, expensive. 1169 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. (530) 541-2908, cafefiore.com.
Moody's Bistro and Lounge. Dinner nightly, expensive. 10007 Bridge St., Truckee. (530) 587-8688, http://www.moodysbistro.com/.
Baxter's. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., expensive. In the Village at Northstar, Truckee. (530) 562-3200, http://www.northstarattahoe.com/.
Good to know
In high season (mid-June to mid-September), most courses will accept paying customers at first light - as early as 6:15. So it might be possible to play 54 holes in a day.
E-mail comments to travel@sfchronicle.com.
PR -- Northstar-at-Tahoe's summer fun
Summer may be flying by but there is still plenty of time to get your vacation in gear. Head up to Northstar® Resort where adventures, premier summer and fall events, and fun family activities abound in a beautiful alpine setting.
Signature Events for All Your Senses
You haven’t experienced all that Lake Tahoe has to offer in the summer until you’ve taken part in these signature Tahoe events:
Autumn Food & Wine FestivalMark your calendars for the premier Lake Tahoe wine and food extravaganza September 11 - 13. Toast to three full days of grape stomping, wine walks, seminars, cooking demonstrations, mountain chef cook off competition, grand tasting, the Tahoe Plein Air art show, and more! Buy your tickets today for the best savings.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalReserve your seats for the best of the bard on the beach, set in one of the most scenic venues in the world! Northstar Resort is a proud sponsor of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival featuring Much ado about Nothing and Measure for Measure through August 23. Receive 25% off all seating levels for Shakespeare shows Tuesday-Thursday: NSTARSHAKES. Or 50% off all seating levels for their Monday night music shows: NSTARMUSIC. Type in the discount code at LakeTahoeShakespeare.com.
8/15
Northstar Mtn. Trail Run
8/21-22
Tahoe Star Tours
8/29
Wine Walk
8/29
Cooking Class at Baxter's
9/5-7
Street Fair & Sidewalk Sale
9/11-13
Northstar Tennis Open
9/19
Big Blue Adventure Race
Tues.
Retro Skate Nights
Thurs.-Sun.
Free Guided Hikes
Thurs.-Sun.
Free Guided Bike Tours
Fri.
Kid's Adventure Program
Fri.-Sun.
Live Music
A Village like No Other
The Village at Northstar™ is overflowing with delicious treats, shopping bargains and a feast of fun activities. Here are some of our favorites:
TGI Thursdays - From $3 fish tacos at Big Wave Burritos & Wraps to 3 course menu for $34 at Baxter’s Bistro Lounge, there is a tasty deal for all taste buds every Thursday night thru October 8.
Outdoor Movie Nights - Enjoy family classics and top blockbusters on the big screen under the stars with your friends & family every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night through August 27.
NEW Village Specials - 15% off select stores in the Village with hiking/biking pass or round of golf or earn $5 Butterbox Bucks with $20 purchases.
Friday Art Walks - Savor fine art & epicurean delights at the new Friday Art Walks.
Freebies for Our Lodging Guests
Tempting deals on our lodging packages make alpine action even more alluring. Spend two nights at Northstar Resort now and get the below for FREE:
3rd night stay
Scenic lift ride tickets for hiking and sightseeing (2 tickets per stay*)
Balls for the driving range (1 bucket per stay*)
Free roller skating and complimentary skate rentals
Access to the Recreation Center with outdoor pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, game room & more!
» Check Availability
*Request at front desk when checking in.
Sharpen Your Riding Skills
Been wanting to learn or sharpen your mountain bike riding skills? Partake in one of the below programs based on your level, interest and ability.
WHAT
WHEN
WHO
Giant Women's Ride & Retreat
Aug. 14-16
Try this two day weekend of mountain bike skills sessions, thrilling rides, hanging out with cool girls and relaxation in beautiful Lake Tahoe!
BetterRide Downhill Mountain Bike Camp
Aug. 14-16
For racers who would like to shave off minutes from their race times, Greg Minnaar, one of the fastest racers in the world, is ready to show you how by focusing on core skills, course inspection, finding the fast "pro" lines, and mental preparation. Only a few spots left!
Luna Chix Downhill Mountain Bike Clinic
Aug. 22
Aug. 23
Join Team Luna Chix Tahoe and LUNA Pro Marla Streb for a women's only downhill mountain bike clinic to learn the technical skills needed to improve your riding ability.
Private Mountain Bike Lessons
Anytime
For one-on-one personal attention, private bike lessons are available at Northstar Resort with professional mountain bikers, who will use elite-level coaching and training methods.
Need a bike? Score top-of-the-line men's and women's GIANT demo mountain bikes at deep discounts at Plaza Bikes Gear + Rental Shop's annual summer GIANT Demo Bike Sale.
» See what's on sale
See you soon!Your friends at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
Signature Events for All Your Senses
You haven’t experienced all that Lake Tahoe has to offer in the summer until you’ve taken part in these signature Tahoe events:
Autumn Food & Wine FestivalMark your calendars for the premier Lake Tahoe wine and food extravaganza September 11 - 13. Toast to three full days of grape stomping, wine walks, seminars, cooking demonstrations, mountain chef cook off competition, grand tasting, the Tahoe Plein Air art show, and more! Buy your tickets today for the best savings.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalReserve your seats for the best of the bard on the beach, set in one of the most scenic venues in the world! Northstar Resort is a proud sponsor of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival featuring Much ado about Nothing and Measure for Measure through August 23. Receive 25% off all seating levels for Shakespeare shows Tuesday-Thursday: NSTARSHAKES. Or 50% off all seating levels for their Monday night music shows: NSTARMUSIC. Type in the discount code at LakeTahoeShakespeare.com.
8/15
Northstar Mtn. Trail Run
8/21-22
Tahoe Star Tours
8/29
Wine Walk
8/29
Cooking Class at Baxter's
9/5-7
Street Fair & Sidewalk Sale
9/11-13
Northstar Tennis Open
9/19
Big Blue Adventure Race
Tues.
Retro Skate Nights
Thurs.-Sun.
Free Guided Hikes
Thurs.-Sun.
Free Guided Bike Tours
Fri.
Kid's Adventure Program
Fri.-Sun.
Live Music
A Village like No Other
The Village at Northstar™ is overflowing with delicious treats, shopping bargains and a feast of fun activities. Here are some of our favorites:
TGI Thursdays - From $3 fish tacos at Big Wave Burritos & Wraps to 3 course menu for $34 at Baxter’s Bistro Lounge, there is a tasty deal for all taste buds every Thursday night thru October 8.
Outdoor Movie Nights - Enjoy family classics and top blockbusters on the big screen under the stars with your friends & family every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night through August 27.
NEW Village Specials - 15% off select stores in the Village with hiking/biking pass or round of golf or earn $5 Butterbox Bucks with $20 purchases.
Friday Art Walks - Savor fine art & epicurean delights at the new Friday Art Walks.
Freebies for Our Lodging Guests
Tempting deals on our lodging packages make alpine action even more alluring. Spend two nights at Northstar Resort now and get the below for FREE:
3rd night stay
Scenic lift ride tickets for hiking and sightseeing (2 tickets per stay*)
Balls for the driving range (1 bucket per stay*)
Free roller skating and complimentary skate rentals
Access to the Recreation Center with outdoor pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, game room & more!
» Check Availability
*Request at front desk when checking in.
Sharpen Your Riding Skills
Been wanting to learn or sharpen your mountain bike riding skills? Partake in one of the below programs based on your level, interest and ability.
WHAT
WHEN
WHO
Giant Women's Ride & Retreat
Aug. 14-16
Try this two day weekend of mountain bike skills sessions, thrilling rides, hanging out with cool girls and relaxation in beautiful Lake Tahoe!
BetterRide Downhill Mountain Bike Camp
Aug. 14-16
For racers who would like to shave off minutes from their race times, Greg Minnaar, one of the fastest racers in the world, is ready to show you how by focusing on core skills, course inspection, finding the fast "pro" lines, and mental preparation. Only a few spots left!
Luna Chix Downhill Mountain Bike Clinic
Aug. 22
Aug. 23
Join Team Luna Chix Tahoe and LUNA Pro Marla Streb for a women's only downhill mountain bike clinic to learn the technical skills needed to improve your riding ability.
Private Mountain Bike Lessons
Anytime
For one-on-one personal attention, private bike lessons are available at Northstar Resort with professional mountain bikers, who will use elite-level coaching and training methods.
Need a bike? Score top-of-the-line men's and women's GIANT demo mountain bikes at deep discounts at Plaza Bikes Gear + Rental Shop's annual summer GIANT Demo Bike Sale.
» See what's on sale
See you soon!Your friends at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
Event -- Geotourism workshops this week
The El Dorado Geotourism program has two meetings coming up this week.
KIRKWOOD...Searching for authentic sense of place... the snow, the stars, the flowers and pioneering history
Event Details:
Date: Thursday August 13th
Time: 3-4:30pm
Location: KCA Meeting Room
Call: 209-258-8181 or Email: raejeanfellows@gmail.com
Refreshments
On Wednesday, August 12
from 8 am to 10 am
at the Cary House Hotel
Downtown Placerville
YOU are invited to join community members of Placerville to a map quest to learn
how to:
~ Identify assets: sites, events, activities and stories that make your
community special
~ Develop sustainable tourism to protect what you love most
~ Nominate El Dorado County geotourism assets at
www.tahoechamber.org
Facilitated by the GeoSierra team of:
Jacquie Chandler, Penelope Curtis & Peter Brumis
Brought to you by: El Dorado County’s Geo/Eco Tourism program
RSVP: geotahoe@gmail.com or call 530.798.5955
What do you treasure in Placerville ?
What makes this place worth visiting?
Program sponsored by: El Dorado County & Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce
What makes El Dorado County special?
KIRKWOOD...Searching for authentic sense of place... the snow, the stars, the flowers and pioneering history
Event Details:
Date: Thursday August 13th
Time: 3-4:30pm
Location: KCA Meeting Room
Call: 209-258-8181 or Email: raejeanfellows@gmail.com
Refreshments
On Wednesday, August 12
from 8 am to 10 am
at the Cary House Hotel
Downtown Placerville
YOU are invited to join community members of Placerville to a map quest to learn
how to:
~ Identify assets: sites, events, activities and stories that make your
community special
~ Develop sustainable tourism to protect what you love most
~ Nominate El Dorado County geotourism assets at
www.tahoechamber.org
Facilitated by the GeoSierra team of:
Jacquie Chandler, Penelope Curtis & Peter Brumis
Brought to you by: El Dorado County’s Geo/Eco Tourism program
RSVP: geotahoe@gmail.com or call 530.798.5955
What do you treasure in Placerville ?
What makes this place worth visiting?
Program sponsored by: El Dorado County & Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce
What makes El Dorado County special?
Politics -- Lt. Lovell tapped as undersheriff by sheriff's candidate
For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Reikes
August 7, 2009 530/759-0995
El Dorado County Sheriff candidate and retired CHP Chief Stan Perez has announced Sheriff’s Lieutenant Les Lovell as his choice for Undersheriff if elected.
“I believe in a ‘no-surprises” style of command structure, and ensuring that our county has the most qualified personnel in positions of leadership and responsibility will be a priority if I’m elected Sheriff,” said Perez who as a CHP Chief was responsible for over 1,100 officers and staff throughout 13 counties.
After speaking to law enforcement leaders locally and regionally, and community leaders throughout El Dorado County, Perez found Lovell to be uniquely suited to the position of Undersheriff – who works directly with the Sheriff in areas of policy, command strategy, and management.
“Throughout my years as a Military Police officer, and my 26 years with the California Highway Patrol I’ve believed in service and selflessness,” Perez said. “Les Lovell has demonstrated those characteristics throughout his nearly three decades of frontline service, and the continuity he will bring to the Sheriff’s Department will be invaluable.”
Like Perez, Lovell began his career as a line level peace officer wearing a uniform and protecting his community. “Having a range of experience within the ranks of law enforcement and demonstrated leadership is ultimately what makes good officers. It’s that type of experience that makes great organizations,” Perez concluded.
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August 7, 2009 530/759-0995
El Dorado County Sheriff candidate and retired CHP Chief Stan Perez has announced Sheriff’s Lieutenant Les Lovell as his choice for Undersheriff if elected.
“I believe in a ‘no-surprises” style of command structure, and ensuring that our county has the most qualified personnel in positions of leadership and responsibility will be a priority if I’m elected Sheriff,” said Perez who as a CHP Chief was responsible for over 1,100 officers and staff throughout 13 counties.
After speaking to law enforcement leaders locally and regionally, and community leaders throughout El Dorado County, Perez found Lovell to be uniquely suited to the position of Undersheriff – who works directly with the Sheriff in areas of policy, command strategy, and management.
“Throughout my years as a Military Police officer, and my 26 years with the California Highway Patrol I’ve believed in service and selflessness,” Perez said. “Les Lovell has demonstrated those characteristics throughout his nearly three decades of frontline service, and the continuity he will bring to the Sheriff’s Department will be invaluable.”
Like Perez, Lovell began his career as a line level peace officer wearing a uniform and protecting his community. “Having a range of experience within the ranks of law enforcement and demonstrated leadership is ultimately what makes good officers. It’s that type of experience that makes great organizations,” Perez concluded.
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PR -- Camp Rich opens coffee-confection shop
Aug. 6, 2009 (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.) – Summer just got sweeter with Camp Richardson's new Coffee & Confectionary Shop, (http://www.CampRichardson.com) featuring gourmet coffee & espresso drinks, desserts, pastries, and barrels full of "old-time" candy, treats, ice cream floats made with the old-fashioned sodas and coffee related accessories and gifts. Kiva White Carmel, Valhalla Tuxedo and Mt. Tallac Mocha are a few of the creative concoctions available along with organic coffee and iced coffee.
The Coffee & Confectionary Shop offers old time favorites like salt-water taffy, Grandma’s Fudge, Dad’s Root Beer, cream sodas and the Mt. Pluto Espresso Sundae – vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso. The hickory colored bar stools, wooden floors and counter tops complement the resort’s generations of history and tradition. The coffee shop is located next to the Ice Cream Parlor and is open daily at 6:30 a.m. A Tahoe favorite of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Camp Richardson’s own old-fashion ice cream parlor provides generous helpings to satisfy sweet tooth cravings for kids of all ages.
Since the 1920s, families have visited Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina on the south shore of Lake Tahoe to celebrate life and nature. The resort’s lively summer events, charming lake front lodging and favorable weather make it a popular vacation destination. The summer season continues with live music and theater, cultural events and outdoor activities that make for an affordable Lake Tahoe getaway in today’s economy. Lakefront cabins, hotels rooms and the Richardson House are still available for Labor Day Weekend, call 800-544-1801 for reservations.
Throughout summer, the full-service marina operates with boat, jet ski and stand up paddle board rentals, fishing and sailing. Family activities include hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, biking, live music and relaxing beachside.
Camp Richardson’s popular lakefront restaurant, The Beacon Bar & Grill, offers a comfortable dining atmosphere with breathtaking views, with lunch from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; brunch on the weekends from 10:20 a.m. – 2 p.m.; limited lunch menu 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to close. Wild Wednesdays offer The Beacon’s infamous Rum Runner all day long for $5 each. Live music is featured Wednesday - Sunday throughout summer. Parking is free when guests dine at the restaurant; otherwise parking is $7. Reservations are accepted after 5 p.m., call 530-541-0630. In addition, the General Store is open daily and offers snacks, breakfast and deli sandwiches before hitting the trails or lake.
California's rich and famous built their elaborate summer estates in the late 1800s and the early 1900s in the secluded woods along the beaches of the Tallac Historic Site. The Valhalla Boat House Theater and Grand Hall are a part of the Tallac Historic Site and throughout the summer both venues offer film nights, open mic nights, live music and theater. For event details, dates and times visit www.valhallatahoe.com.
To celebrate Indian summer, Camp Richardson is heating up with a variety of lodging deals. To receive alerts on exclusive lodging packages sign-up for Camp Richardson’s e-specials. Save the date for Camp Richardson’s Annual Oktoberfest, October 3-4. Book early for fall vacations with rates starting at $65/night.
For real time updates on Camp Richardson events, promotions and news, follow the resort on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CampRichardson.
For information on summer recreation, lodging and packages call 800-544-1801 or visit: www.CampRichardson.com.
The Coffee & Confectionary Shop offers old time favorites like salt-water taffy, Grandma’s Fudge, Dad’s Root Beer, cream sodas and the Mt. Pluto Espresso Sundae – vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso. The hickory colored bar stools, wooden floors and counter tops complement the resort’s generations of history and tradition. The coffee shop is located next to the Ice Cream Parlor and is open daily at 6:30 a.m. A Tahoe favorite of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Camp Richardson’s own old-fashion ice cream parlor provides generous helpings to satisfy sweet tooth cravings for kids of all ages.
Since the 1920s, families have visited Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina on the south shore of Lake Tahoe to celebrate life and nature. The resort’s lively summer events, charming lake front lodging and favorable weather make it a popular vacation destination. The summer season continues with live music and theater, cultural events and outdoor activities that make for an affordable Lake Tahoe getaway in today’s economy. Lakefront cabins, hotels rooms and the Richardson House are still available for Labor Day Weekend, call 800-544-1801 for reservations.
Throughout summer, the full-service marina operates with boat, jet ski and stand up paddle board rentals, fishing and sailing. Family activities include hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, biking, live music and relaxing beachside.
Camp Richardson’s popular lakefront restaurant, The Beacon Bar & Grill, offers a comfortable dining atmosphere with breathtaking views, with lunch from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; brunch on the weekends from 10:20 a.m. – 2 p.m.; limited lunch menu 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to close. Wild Wednesdays offer The Beacon’s infamous Rum Runner all day long for $5 each. Live music is featured Wednesday - Sunday throughout summer. Parking is free when guests dine at the restaurant; otherwise parking is $7. Reservations are accepted after 5 p.m., call 530-541-0630. In addition, the General Store is open daily and offers snacks, breakfast and deli sandwiches before hitting the trails or lake.
California's rich and famous built their elaborate summer estates in the late 1800s and the early 1900s in the secluded woods along the beaches of the Tallac Historic Site. The Valhalla Boat House Theater and Grand Hall are a part of the Tallac Historic Site and throughout the summer both venues offer film nights, open mic nights, live music and theater. For event details, dates and times visit www.valhallatahoe.com.
To celebrate Indian summer, Camp Richardson is heating up with a variety of lodging deals. To receive alerts on exclusive lodging packages sign-up for Camp Richardson’s e-specials. Save the date for Camp Richardson’s Annual Oktoberfest, October 3-4. Book early for fall vacations with rates starting at $65/night.
For real time updates on Camp Richardson events, promotions and news, follow the resort on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CampRichardson.
For information on summer recreation, lodging and packages call 800-544-1801 or visit: www.CampRichardson.com.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
PR -- TY&FS expands counseling services to Gardnerville
Tahoe Youth & Family Services is bringing counseling services to Gardnerville:
• Alcohol and Drug Outpatient treatment for youth ages 10-17
• Individual, family and group counseling
• Supportive services for runaway and homeless youth, throw away
youth and youth at risk of homelessness and exploitation.
The new office is located at:
1422 Mission St., Gardnerville
It's behind Aladdin Flowers in the old Carson Valley Accounting Building next to Enterprise.
Prior to the official opening, TYFS has a great need for all types of office supplies and furniture.
Call or email to donate.
Contact Julie at (775)782-4202 x 104 • (530)541-2445 x 104 • julie@tahoeyouth.org
• Alcohol and Drug Outpatient treatment for youth ages 10-17
• Individual, family and group counseling
• Supportive services for runaway and homeless youth, throw away
youth and youth at risk of homelessness and exploitation.
The new office is located at:
1422 Mission St., Gardnerville
It's behind Aladdin Flowers in the old Carson Valley Accounting Building next to Enterprise.
Prior to the official opening, TYFS has a great need for all types of office supplies and furniture.
Call or email to donate.
Contact Julie at (775)782-4202 x 104 • (530)541-2445 x 104 • julie@tahoeyouth.org
Event -- 12th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Sept. 12
VOLUNTEER FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL TAHOE FOREST STEWARDSHIP DAY SEPT. 12 AT ED Z'BERG SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARKON THE WEST SHORE OF LAKE TAHOE
JOIN HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RESTORE FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, ALPINE MEADOWS, CREEKS AND STREAMS, AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY.
LEARN ABOUT FOREST AND FIRE ECOLOGY, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, WILDLIFE, INVASIVE SPECIES, AND HYDROLOGY.
VOLUNTEERS AND TEAM LEADERS NEEDED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO VOLUNTEER OR BE A TEAM LEADER CONTACT FLAVIA SORDELET AT (530) 541-5388 OR BY EMAIL AT events@keeptahoeblue.org
League to Save Lake Tahoe
955 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150(530) 541-5388 - info@keeptahoeblue.orgwww.keeptahoeblue.org
JOIN HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RESTORE FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, ALPINE MEADOWS, CREEKS AND STREAMS, AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY.
LEARN ABOUT FOREST AND FIRE ECOLOGY, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, WILDLIFE, INVASIVE SPECIES, AND HYDROLOGY.
VOLUNTEERS AND TEAM LEADERS NEEDED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO VOLUNTEER OR BE A TEAM LEADER CONTACT FLAVIA SORDELET AT (530) 541-5388 OR BY EMAIL AT events@keeptahoeblue.org
League to Save Lake Tahoe
955 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150(530) 541-5388 - info@keeptahoeblue.orgwww.keeptahoeblue.org
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