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Placer County Bulletin Board


Bulletin Board

Announcements and observations from around the Placer region.
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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Feb. 1, 2023

Gratitude

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

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Jan. 30, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 25, 2023

Congratulations

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 23, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 23, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 21, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Jan. 19, 2023

In Memory Of

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

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Jan. 17, 2023

Congratulations

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 12, 2023

New Job

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 12, 2023

In Memory Of

Dr. Frederick β€œFritz” Wenck Jr, 83, passed peacefully after a long illness on Jan. 5, 2023.

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Jan. 12, 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.

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Jan. 12, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Moonshine Ink

Jan. 11, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 5, 2023

Anniversary

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 5, 2023

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.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Jan. 5, 2023

In Memory Of

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

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Jan. 4, 2023

Birth

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

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Dec. 30, 2022

New Research Suggests Increase in β€˜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.

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Dec. 29, 2022

In Memory Of

Jim β€œMumbo” Mumbert passed away at age 81 on Dec. 14 in Stockton, surrounded by his family.

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Dec. 21, 2022

Gratitude

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Dec. 16, 2022

In Memory Of

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Dec. 14, 2022

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.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Dec. 9, 2022

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.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Dec. 8, 2022

New Job

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

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Dec. 8, 2022

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.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Dec. 8, 2022

Retirement

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Nov. 29, 2022

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.

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A milestone from Sierra Sun

Nov. 26, 2022

Anniversary

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

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Nov. 17, 2022

In Memory Of

Alfred Joseph Banford, Jr. was born in Salem County, New Jersey, on June 16, 1940, and died peacefully on Nov. 2, 2022.

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A milestone from Tahoe Daily Tribune

Nov. 17, 2022

In Memory Of

Hildegard Zellner Albrecht passed away at the age of 95 on Nov. 11, 2022, after having a stroke.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Nov. 2, 2022

New Job

Barton Health is welcoming Dr. S. Bret Chipman, board certified family medicine physician, to its network of primary care providers. Chipman will see adult and pediatric patients at Barton Primary..

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Nov. 1, 2022

Congratulations

Christy Yetter, a registered nurse with Barton’s Family Birthing Center, was recently selected as a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 27, 2022

Gratitude

The Western Placer Unified School Board has accepted a $5,000 donation to Lincoln High School Drama Club from Jan Bedwell of the Lincoln Hills Players.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 25, 2022

Gratitude

Azul Latin Kitchen, located in the Heavenly Village, recently gave $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 23, 2022

Gratitude

Tracey’s Place of Hope, a shelter for at-risk youth, celebrated its renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 14. It is named after Fred and Angela Biletnikoff’s daughter.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 21, 2022

Congratulations

The South Tahoe boys’ tennis team captured its third straight regional championship, topping Truckee 11-7 in the finals to remain unbeaten in league play.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 20, 2022

New Job

Placer County welcomes Matthew Galvin as its new veterans service officer.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 19, 2022

New Job

After almost a decade without a new hire, Lincoln Fire Department will welcome nine new firefighters to its team. Funding came from the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal stimulus bill.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 19, 2022

Congratulations

On Oct. 22, Placer Nature Center marks 30 years of exposing Sierra foothills residents to the joys of local wildlife and ecosystems, and the lifestyle of Native Americans.

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From πŸ“ California Local Editors

Oct. 17, 2022

Retirement

In its heydayβ€”from the 1960s through the 1980sβ€”Bacchi’s Inn would serve an average of 375 meals a day. After 90 years, the famed Tahoe City locale served its final meal on Sept. 11.

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