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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Communities Come Together to Clean Up Bay to Bay District
Take to the streets on June 7 to clean up North Tahoe!
Which Way on Eminent Domain?
June 3 Election: A look at two competing “eminent domain” initiatives on the June 3 Statewide Primary Ballot
A Three-way Face-off
June 3 Election: Three candidates face off June 3 for the Placer County 5th District Supervisor seat. Get acquainted with the issues and the candidates.
From Lobbyist to Legislator?
June 3 Election: Bob Houston, Candidate, Placer County Supervisor, 5th District
Will June Voters Give Kranz a Legacy of Longevity?
June 3 Election: Bruce Kranz, Incumbent, Placer County Supervisor, 5th District
Tying It All Together
June 3 Election: Jennifer Montgomery, Candidate, Placer County Supervisor, 5th District
Unopposed for His Second Term
June 3 Election: Ted Owens is the next Nevada County Supervisor, 5th District
A History of Nevada Breweries
What better way to wash away the Election Day stress than heading out of the state and spending some quality time with beer?
My Mother Is The BEST Because
For our Mother’s Day Special Section Moonshine Ink asked local elementary school students to tell us why “My Mother Is The Best.” The response was overwhelming with more than 200 kids sending in their answers. There are a lot of special moms in the area. Here are a few unedited examples…
Bringing Schools into the 21st Century
For many, good schools reflect a vibrant community. A modern community. Voters in District 1 of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District will decide on June 3 if they want to bring schools built in the Eisenhower era when students’ tools included pencil, paper and a manual typewriter into the 21st century. Plunk plunk.
From Native People to Millionaires, Timbermen to Tourists
A new museum celebrates Tahoe's maritime history
One Irie Beat at a Time
Each Wednesday night, Jason Mills – otherwise known as One.Truest – sets up his turntables and mixer to transform Moody’s into an energetic and respectful reggae dance hall. He is a foot soldier in a revolution that started in the 1960s, a revolution bringing people together one soulful beat at a time.
Nosing into the Tour de Nez
Tour de Nez Outreach is a non-profit organization committed to promoting cycling as the ultimate environmentally sound, healthy, family-oriented, fun-for-all-ages, accessible, community minded activity in the known universe. Go cycling. To infinity and beyond!
On the Spot
A Real Sleeper of an Election
June 3 Election Results
Downtown Truckee Wants YOU!
The Truckee Downtown Merchants Association (TDMA) has a vision: a strong downtown Truckee core, filled with activities, successful businesses and community.
Eric Douthitt Remembered
Eric Davis Douthitt passed away at the home of a friend on April 10 at age 54. Eric made his home on Donner Summit for nearly 35 years and left his mark there with his artisan masonry, woodwork and crafts.
Painting a Community Whole
The Kings Beach Community Empowerment Conference on May 30 wants to create a masterpiece of community involvement and participation. Creciendo Unidos and Creating Alternatives, a local community coalition, is sponsoring the event.
Local Musicians Suffer Loss
On April 16, the home of Jenni Charles, Stan Charles and Ryan Davis was destroyed by an electrical fire. This home in Glenshire was also the studio where they taught music to people of all ages. The musicians lost everything.
Hoe He'e Nalu
The Second Annual Ta Hoe Nalu Stand-Up Paddle Classic will be held on August 16 at Tahoe Recreation Park in Tahoe Vista.The Spout
Remembering James Fredrick Taylor
Memorial Service for Beloved Local Jim TaylorVote for Jennifer Montgomery
Support community planning in Placer County, Vote for Jennifer MontgomeryLook Closer at Truckee's Paid Parking
I understand there was a parking problem in downtown Truckee that needed to be addressed but I think the time has come to admit that our first attempt at a resolution is not satisfactory and we must look into alternatives.Will the Community Enhancement Program Really Enhance Our Community?
Narrow agendas and short-term profits by individuals might be outweighing common sense in the Community Enhancement Program process.Mountain Life
Tahoe Rim Trail Celebrates National Trails Day
Volunteer to help build new trail on Tahoe Rim Trail, June 7
Truckee Day 2008
Join your friends and neighbors for the 5th annual “Truckee Day” town-wide clean up and community block party.
Mama You Been on My Mind
Dear Mom, Thanks for bringing me to the light. The commonly used Spanish phrase for giving birth is “dar a luz,” or give light to, and is beautifully fitting as it exemplifies the female body’s incredible progression through pregnancy, labor, and ultimately birth.
Queen for a Day
Here are several nicer ways to tell your mother, “You are Queen for the Day.”
Don't Trust Anyone Under 6,000 Feet!
When I was a teenager in the 1970s, it was more common to see a bumper sticker that read, “Don’t Trust Anyone Under 6,000 feet,” than today’s commonplace “Keep Tahoe Blue.”
Lost In Space: The Residents of this Watershed
Goodbye Bioregion Boy... hello Bioregion Girl!
Fungi: Invaluable for Soil and Maybe Saving the World
Fungi is good for the environment, protects plants and is great for your garden! Find out why...
Mountain Life Announcements (May 8 - June 11)
Whats happening in your mountain community May 8 - June 11!
Doubled in Size
A larger venue and impassioned people have caused the Truckee Home & Building Show to double in size. For its 16th annual installment this Memorial Day weekend, the event will house approximately 200 exhibitors, displaying timeless construction systems like log homes, as well as introducing the latest in innovative building technologies, with a specific focus on elements of green building.
Earth Day Diverts 93 percent of the Trash
The Tahoe-Truckee Earth Day “Zero Waste Project” committee was pleased to report a 93 percent diversion rate of the waste generated at this year’s event. Not quite “zero waste” but darn near!
Taking Status of the Sierra Waters
Though most of us see Sierra waters as being pristine, they are seriously impacted and according to Joan Clayburgh, “The only hope is local citizen involvement and volunteerism.”
Wellness & Learning
Wellness & Learning Announcements (May 8 - June 11)
Whats happening with Kids, Outdoors and Classes in the Tahoe area! May 8 - June 11
Aikido: Meditation in Action
An interview with Kahlil Johnson, the Chief instructor (Sensei) at the newly formed Aikido of Truckee
Rocky the Dog
Flip visited the first ever Super Adoption Day in our area. And interviews a tall boy named Rocky.
Bead for Life
Bead for Life was started by an American woman named Torkin Wakefield, who accompanied her husband – an AIDS doctor – to Uganda. One fortuitous day, Wakefield met a Ugandan woman rolling beads in the sun, and purchased a couple of the woman’s necklaces. The effort snowballed into the non-profit group called Bead For Life, which now has almost 400 members and is helping Ugandan women buy food, medicine, homes -- supporting themselves and their families.
Rocking Stone
Internationally Renowned DJ/Producer Deekline and Top SF DJ ICON
Last minute show announced, June 7, a Burning Man Fundraiser at The Deep End in Tahoe City
One Is Enough
“One friend in a lifetime is much; two are many; three are hardly possible.” ~ Henry Brooks Adams
