Teddy Roosevelt on Courage
“Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don’t have the strength.” Teddy Roosevelt
Nevada’s own Lund Grade School officially listed on National Register of Historic Places
Carson City, CA…Nevada is a historic and cultural wonder, abounding with stories, traditions, archaeology, cultural resources, and buildings that contribute to Nevada’s unique sense of place. Together, these revered treasures help bring Nevada’s multilayered heritage to life. As part of an ongoing movement to preserve America’s past, on December 17, 2018, the National Park Service […]
President George H. W. Bush 1924 – 2018
Houston, TX…George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12, 1924 – died November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Prior to assuming the presidency, Bush served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of […]
CDC Director on Continuing Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy
Atlanta, GA…“The latest CDC data show that the U.S. life expectancy has declined over the past few years. Tragically, this troubling trend is largely driven by deaths from drug overdose and suicide. Life expectancy gives us a snapshot of the Nation’s overall health and these sobering statistics are a wakeup call that we are losing […]
Light Up a Life with Barton Hospice
Stateline, NV…As the days get shorter approaching the winter solstice, we count on the holiday gatherings and Christmas lights in our community to brighten up our lives. For many people, the parties and celebrations in this season are a poignant reminder of what has changed in the past year. Some of the people that have […]
Christmas Tree Tags Almost Sold Out on the Eldorado National Forest
Placerville, CA…There are less than 300 Christmas tree tags remaining out of the 4,500 that were available through the Eldorado National Forest Christmas tree permit program this year. The Placerville Ranger Station has already run out. As of this morning, the Forest Supervisor’s office still had 175 tags; the Georgetown Ranger Station had 100 tags; […]
Barton Foundation Gives $50,000 in Grants to Improve the Health and Well-Being of the South Tahoe Community
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Barton Foundation and Community Health Advisory Committee are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 cycle of health grants. A total of $50,000 was awarded from Barton Foundation funds to area schools and non-profit organizations that addressed the unmet health needs of the community. All grant applications are reviewed by […]
Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish Leaders Jointly Celebrated Thanksgiving
Carson City, NV….In a remarkable interfaith gesture; area Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders joined together to celebrate multi-faith Thanksgiving at Connected Church of the Nazarene in Carson City on November 20. The theme of this interfaith worship service was “Amends & Reconciliation”, and various religious leaders spoke around “making amends and working toward […]
Turkey Trot Raises Thousands to Help the Homeless
South Lake Tahoe, CA…A weekend “Turkey Trot” raised more than $3,000 over the weekend, and all of the proceeds are going to help the homeless this holiday season. The City of South Lake Tahoe’s recreation department partnered with the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless to put the event on. “We’re proud to be able to […]
Nearly 49 Million Holiday Road Trippers to Fill-Up with Thankworthy Gas Prices
Washington, DC…Motorists can add cheaper gas prices to their list of ‘things for which to be thankful’ this Thanksgiving holiday. Today’s national gas price average is $2.62, which is seven-cents less than a week ago and the largest one-week decline in pump price this year. In fact, the large drop brings the year-over-year differential in […]