News 2008-06-30 Andanh.com

Keeping homes and forests safe
Maintaining defensible space while still trying to prevent having bare soil that erodes is something many homeowners in the Tahoe Basin try to accomplish.

All American Cash Giveaway at Biltmore
Over $15,000.

Citizen Advisory Board meeting cancelled
The Incline Villege/Crystal Bay Citizen Advisory Board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. July 2 has been cancelled.

Obituary: Frances J. Wolf
Frances J. Wolf died at Carson Convalescent Center on May 19.

Dailey plans for guilty plea
Joel F. Dailey plans to plead guilty to two drunken driving charges that caused the death of one Incline Village resident said Elliot Sattler, the Washoe County assistant district attorney prosecuting the case.

Slide Mountain crew in California for long haul
Low winds and high temperatures have turned the Yuba fire complex, a 26 fire cell in the Tahoe National Forest, into a smoky pressure-cooker, said the supervisor of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District's Slide Mountain handcrew.

Wing dedicated to long time church-goers
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Incline Village honored two longtime parishioners Saturday by dedicating a wing of the church in their honor.

Authorities plan to up patrols for drunken driving, speed
In an effort to reduce alcohol and speed related crashes, the Department of Public Safety-Highway Patrol Division will use saturation patrols to enforce DUI and speed compliance.

Word on the street
"Oh sure, and some of them are arson and some aren't. There are over 800 forest fires burning in California right now. I'm very concerned."

A big step for Independent Incline
IVGID trustees took the next to the last step toward making our community into a Nevada town last week when they voted unanimously to approve the language of the ballot measure that voters living in Incline/Crystal Bay precincts will be asked to...

Interesting decision from county board
Your reporting of the appeal by the Friends of Crystal Bay, re: possible road abandonment, was accurate.

Thank you Bonanza
Thank you to Jen Schmidt for taking the pictures at our Camp Extreme Wiffle Ball Game, at the Incline Elementary School.

RWTB is not a community event for all
How can your editorial ask Crystal Bay folks to contribute to a Red, White and Tahoe Blue organization that excludes them from the crowning moment? Four of your five "Word on the Street" respondents give Parker Fontecchio's answer to what he most...

Thanks to all for Field Day help
School may be out, teachers and children are enjoying the freedom to enjoy leisure activities, and yet the memories of the past school year linger.

Learn to live green at Tahoe
The smoke obscuring Lake Tahoe's awe-inspiring mountains should be a constant reminder for most residents that fire is always a danger in our beautiful basin.

Agents sell Tahoe globally with new approach
Dan Schwartz and Tawny Stanton, two Coldwell Banker Realtors in Incline Village, believe in a philosophy for bad times in the real estate market.

Celebration begins in three days
As they watched their children grow up, Incline residents Kevin and Stacey Hanna wanted to give them a one-of-a-kind gift to help them have fun during their younger years.

Get your questions answered
To help inform the community, the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza is organizing a series of forums to help the Incline Village and Crystal Bay communities connect with this year's candidates for the Nov. 4 elections.

Volunteers needed for watercraft inspections
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District will hold a Watercraft Inspection Training for citizen volunteers on from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m Tuesday.

Learn about green living during RWTB
From noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday the University of California Cooperative extension is hosting a live burn demonstration at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences demonstration garden.

Renown union nurses have new leaders Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
When union nurses at Renown Regional Medical Center go back to the negotiating table on Tuesday, they will be represented by a union with new leadership.

Association to hold constuction analysis Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Builders Association of Northern Nevada will highlight some of the industry's bright spots at its Mid-Year Construction Analysis on July 30 at the Atlantis Hotel Casino from 7:30 to 10 a.m. With millions of dollars being invested in local commercial development projects, Northern Nevada's business climate could be a vital factor in the recovery of the housing market. Brian Bonnenfant, project manager at the University of Nevada Reno Center for Regional Studies, will outline current local commercial and industrial development and discuss its impact. Other speakers include Mike Castleman, executive vice-president of Metro Study housing data company, and lending industry veteran, Doug Smith of Douglas Smith & Associates. Registration fees are $45 for BANN members in advance or $55 after July 25. Nonmembers are $55 and must be paid in advance. Details: www.thebuilders.com or call (775) 329-4611.

PPG Industries donates $9,000 to Food Bank of Northern Nevada Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
PPG Industries Foundation has pledged

Leaving Las Vegas for 'exurbs' not so easy as gas prices rise Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:38:00 PST
LAS VEGAS -- Two years ago, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and Reno developer Harvey Whittemore heralded the "birth of a city" in the middle of one of Nevada's loneliest stretches of desert, 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

Rotary club elects new officers Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Chip Lindloff has been elected president of the Reno Centennial Sunset Rotary Club for 2008-09. Other officers include Carol Eastwick, president-elect; Dave Syvert, vice-president; Bob Morris, secretary; Lurie Trippert, treasurer; Mark Schauss, past president; Jeff Schroeder, membership director; Rick Lierman, club administrator; Mike Haskell, service programs; and Ken Petring, foundation.

Paving up next for industrial center area Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The four-mile extension of the USA Parkway into the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center's third phase, Comstock Meadows, is ready to be paved. The main road through the massive industrial complex will be extended an additional four miles to the Lyon County line. When completed, it will stretch 18 miles from Interstate 80 to Highway 50. The route was altered several times, putting the cost of the extension at $1 million per mile.

Reserve spot at Tech Tuesday event Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology will hold its NCET Tech Tuesday event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 15 at the University of Nevada, Reno's Redfield Campus. Cost for the technology and entrepreneurial networking event is a $10 donation. Participants must RSVP by July 11 to Emily@NCET.org

Fiber company announces links between Western cities Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
American Fiber Systems recent announced new direct fiber optic links between high-profile, high-traffic metropolitan cities in the western United States. The four-market network supports long haul transport between Las Vegas and Reno; Salt Lake City; and Boise, Idaho, allowing businesses to interconnect remote operations by way of AFS's high-speed logical ring. The new service offering includes Ethernet private line service as, well as traditional SONET private line service.

Downturn worst in memory for banker Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
A banker in Nevada for 47 years, Dave Funk has just about seen it all, and the current economic downturn is as bad as he's ever experienced.

Tahoe homes on tour define luxury Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Smoke-filled skies did not deter visitors from checking out some of Lake Tahoe's most luxurious -- and eccentric -- properties during the 12th iteration of Chase International's annual Lakefront and Luxury Estates Tour.

Holcombe promoted at health practice Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
University Health System, the clinical practice of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, promoted Jennifer Holcombe to executive director of practice plan operations north.

Carson City RV center receives award Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Waste Management Inc. announced the company has been named on Ethisphere's second annual World's Most Ethical Companies list. The company is the only one listed in the "environmental services and equipment" category.

PolitickerNV.com recognizes Jones Vargas law firm Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Jones Vargas was named "Nevada's Most Powerful Law Firm" by PolitickerNV.com, an online magazine covering Nevada politics. The magazine ranked "law firms in the state that carry the most political power -- the most sway over the business and government of politics."

Acura dealership opens Tuesday Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Acura of Reno dealership at 11550 S. Virginia St. opens Tuesday.

Brokers usher in Sunshine Cleaners deal Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Waste Management Inc. announced the company has been named on Ethisphere's second annual World's Most Ethical Companies list. The company is the only one listed in the "environmental services and equipment" category.

Gates bids farewell with tears Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
REDMOND, Wash. -- On his final full day at Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates went on stage to reminisce with his longtime friend Steve Ballmer, and neither man could hold back tears as Ballmer handed Gates a large scrapbook as a farewell present.

Incomes and spending soar Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Millions of economic stimulus payments sent after-tax incomes surging in May by the largest amount in 33 years.

Video: Aftermath of copter collision in Ariz. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Footage of witness interviews and emergency response following mid-air collision of two medical helicopters in Arizona.

Study: Boys use force, girls ignore when competing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:01:00 PST
Girls just as competitive as boys but use more subtle means.

Volleyball Festival: Local club helps players land scholarships Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:13:00 PST
At this week's Volleyball Festival college recruiters will be looking for players to fill out their rosters, and the Capital City Volleyball Club will be striving to ensure that they come from its teams.

U.S. men nowhere in sight at Wimbledon Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:13:00 PST
WIMBLEDON, England -- Rafael Nadal has helped his nation cure its longtime aversion to lawn tennis, and he'll be one of three Spanish men playing today in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Euro 2008: After 44 years, Spain finally comes out on top Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:13:00 PST
VIENNA, Austria -- A championship 44 years in the waiting is worth a special celebration.

NASCAR: Luck on Busch's side as he gets rain-shortened victory Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:13:00 PST
LOUDON, N.H. -- Kurt Busch had strategy and luck on his side. Tony Stewart had neither.

Pack football: Coaches excited about young, unproven secondary Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:13:00 PST
James Ward isn't panicking.

Local TV listings and Reno Line Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:10:00 PST
Today BASEBALL Mets-Cardinals'(ESPN) 4 p.m. Cubs-Giants'(CSBA) 7 p.m. TENNIS Wimbledon'(ESPN2) 4-7 a.m. Wimbledon'(NBC) 7-10 a.m. Wimbledon'(ESPN2) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday BASEBALL Cubs-Giants'(WGN, KAME) 7:05 p.m. Athletics-Angels'(CSBA) 7 p.m. BASKETBALL WNBA, Phoenix-Atlanta'(ESPN2) 4 p.m. TENNIS Wimbledon'(ESPN2) 4-7 a.m. Wimbledon'(NBC) 7-10 a.m. Wimbledon'(ESPN2) 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Online community helps shoppers spot fake purses Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
NEW YORK -- It was the peeling hologram sticker in her new Fendi bag that made Chrys Reyna suspicious.

How to prepare first-time campers Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Sending a child away to camp for the first time is an important milestone for most families, one that often includes a great deal of excitement, planning, anticipation and perhaps even some anxiety and fear of the unknown.

From our archive: June 30, 1948 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
FROM THE RENO EVENING GAZETTE: JUNE 30, 1948

Toccata's Summer MusicFest starts Saturday Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Toccata, which stands for the orchestra and community choral artists of the Tahoe area, will kick off its 21-concert Summer MusicFest on Saturday with a concert of American composers, art songs and spirituals.

Leaders in Training Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Hug High School junior Tre Johnson said working as a Leadter in Training for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is the best summer job any teenager could ask for.

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