Placer County Bulletin Board

New Job

Jayson Koppinger, MD, has joined the team at Incline Village Community Hospital. Koppinger specializes in providing comprehensive eye and vision care.

Congratulations

Barton Health has been recognized on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023 list for the third year in a row.

Gratitude

Soroptimist International Loomis Basin distributed nearly $10,000 in education awards on Feb. 15 so that women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

Birth

Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe, one of the basin's longstanding nonprofits, recently donated $10,000 to the North Tahoe Boosters Club, a fellow nonprofit promoting student athletes attending North Tahoe middle and high schools.

Gratitude

Guests of Northstar California and Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts are positively impacting the environment through Vail Resorts' EpicPromise Guest Donation Program, which generated $187,000 for the Tahoe Fund.

Gratitude

Noble Studios is celebrating a decade of providing pro-bono digital marketing services to Nevada nonprofits this year.

New Job

Longtime resident Adam Wilson has been selected as chief operating officer of the North Tahoe Community Alliance.

Gratitude

Truckee Community Cares is celebrating another successful season of helping locals enjoy a little bit of extra holiday cheer.

In Memory Of

Tom Hobday, born Dec. 13, 1942, was a man who stood for integrity, ethics, dignity, humility, empathy and knowing that all people have value. He passed away Jan. 23, 2023.

In Memory Of

Feisty yet sweet, Anna Mertl “Oma” peacefully joined her parents, husband Fritz and youngest son, Eric, on Jan. 18, 2023.

In Memory Of

Born March 4, 1952, Janet Phillips was a visionary community leader who helped make the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail a reality. She passed away Dec. 28, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer.

Congratulations

The creators and contributors of the Truckee Library Latino Cookbook Project gather for a celebration at the Truckee Library on Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m.

Gratitude

When skiers and snowboarders purchase discounted lift tickets through the Skiing for Schools program, all proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation.

In Memory Of

Beloved South Lake Tahoe professional skier Kyle Smaine reportedly died in an avalanche in Japan. Smaine, 31, was skiing on a marketing trip to promote the Ikon Pass and Nagano tourism.

Congratulations

Margaret "Maggie" Vieira, registered nurse with Barton’s Intensive Care Unit, was selected as a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.

Congratulations

Dr. Helen Henry Smith, who was instrumental in preserving the Vikingsholm Castle at Lake Tahoe, has been recognized for her efforts with the Golden Bear Award.

Anniversary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe on Jan. 28 will celebrate eight years since it opened its doors and became a part of the Lake Tahoe community.

In Memory Of

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan declared Jan. 20 as Miss Marcia Day in honor of Marcia Sarosik, founder of Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars.

In Memory Of

On Dec. 22, 2022, the family of Michael “Mikey” Costello said goodbye to the longtime Lake Tahoe resident after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Congratulations

Local teenager Frida Quintero got the opportunity to design a custom limited-edition ski in partnership with Nordica.

New Job

The Eldorado National Forest welcomes Joe Stout as the new forest Supervisor beginning Jan. 17.

In Memory Of

Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck Jr, 83, passed peacefully after a long illness on Jan. 5, 2023.

In Memory Of

William Joseph Keane III, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 6, 2023. He is survived by his two daughters and five grandchildren.

In Memory Of

Born on June 21, 1949, Cathy Bixler, a longtime Truckee resident, passed away Oct. 19, 2022, at her home on the Clark Fork River in Idaho.

In Memory Of

John Hassenplug, community champion and the former general manager of North Tahoe Public Utility District, has died at the age of 82.

Anniversary

Rex and Pat Patterson are celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary on Jan. 4. The couple were longtime employees of Harrah's.

In Memory Of

Beverly Anderson Bev was born in Orange County in 1952 and died on Dec. 21, 2022, in Gardnerville. She moved to Tahoe in 1989.

In Memory Of

Born on Feb. 6, 1986, in South Lake Tahoe, Thomas Warren Schwinderman passed away on Dec. 25, 2022.

Birth

Tahoe Forest Health System announced the arrival of the first baby of the New Year, born at 6:58 a.m. Jan. 1.

New Research Suggests Increase in ‘Social Cost of Carbon’

In an opinion piece, Sam Ruderman of the Sierra Business Council writes about a powerful tool to help evaluate decisions that impact greenhouse gas emissions.

In Memory Of

Jim “Mumbo” Mumbert passed away at age 81 on Dec. 14 in Stockton, surrounded by his family.

Gratitude

Rubicon Pizza Co., located in the Village at Northstar, recently awarded a check for $25,000 to the Friends of the Truckee Library.

In Memory Of

Larry Kushner, a coach for the Palisades Mighty Mites children’s ski program, has passeed away at the age of 76.

Gratitude

The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust and Foundation announced $2.46 million in mental and behavioral health grants to be awarded to organizations in nine mountain communities.

Gratitude

The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe recently donated $1,500.45 to Live Violence Free's Christmas Wish List. The extra 0.45 cents was a nod to Live Violence Free's 45th year.

New Job

The Placer County Board of Supervisors welcomes Placer County’s new veterans service officer, Matthew Galvin.

Birthday

Florence Huebner celebrated her 105th birthday on Nov. 27 with two daughters, Denise and Mollie, and sons-in-laws Jeff and Barry, at Solstice Senior Living in Auburn.

Retirement

Officer Mitch Bates retires after 23 years of service. He worked as a school resource officer, serving the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.

Gratitude

Bread & Broth hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 21 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Grace Hall and over 200 meals meals were served.

Anniversary

Villager Candle Shop, located in the village at Northstar California Resort, marks its 15-year anniversary.