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Emmertson said the foundation began in 2017 and has since raised progressively larger donations for local organizations; he said the event planned for July 26 is already sold out for golf and that the one‑day event typically raises more than $30,000 for local youth programs.

Examples of recent donations include $5,000 to the Roundhouse youth program to support summer workshops, $5,000 to Project Bag (an organization that fills backpacks with supplies and weekend food), support for school music and mental‑health programs, and sponsorship of the Yo Bro program that connects students with mentors and community speakers. The foundation also awards a $4,000 scholarship to a graduating senior each year, with payments structured as $1,000 per year while the recipient remains in school.

For 2025 the foundation introduced a travel raffle: Emmertson said organizers will sell up to 300 tickets at $100 each with one winner selecting among several $7,000 vacation packages (airfare and hotels included). He said the raffle proceeds go directly to foundation programs and that the organization is 100% volunteer run — board members and professional services (CPA, website hosting) are donated.

Emmertson asked for business sponsorships and donations of auction items; he said dinner tickets are available for $50 and that the group aims to maximize the portion of proceeds directed to programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Good Morning Truckee 7 15 25","oneSentenceSummary","Kevin Emmertson, president of the Ian Casey Foundation, described the group's volunteer-run fundraising, a sold-out golf tournament on July 26, a $100 travel raffle, and recent donations to local organizations including Roundhouse, Project Bag and Yo Bro.","taxTitle","Truckee Town, Nevada County, California","taxId",71650,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6549715,"Excellence in Education Foundation highlights grants, Chromebook campaign and Tahoe Outdoor School support",813,2120000,2933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429936-ab4c344c9d0d24b838fb0d27af3b5873&start=2120&end=2933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429936-ab4c344c9d0d24b838fb0d27af3b5873/thumbnail_2120000.jpg","/articles/6549715/California/Excellence-in-Education-Foundation-highlights-grants-Chromebook-campaign-and-Tahoe-Outdoor-School-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549715-c0a370c2621df5206c7b331535fe3de4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154873&Signature=cvUPrkB9scMLh9sdfksxl1N87inLgBEQ0kmbTGW~fl4gNhTPgofxIUOYFNZe4H4ciQ95atZUHtgJm~jzxX~b-dBLKELHIbRnsq3HT9Z3WdEWTT5notAMwFWUHdiEoBD~9TdjI~ouS29mxVd2z4lyKnSFaGphmuHISieFWp-2dfrIer-rnocYJ9LmzubRS~rAZbWNmxaZFHZjcYGWV4zRg3z1VIEb3EcYACT8Bweu73npe79v9vyNa~OxQSO-TxXDZji6~sBizXpNa7Hv-nTxVYwYgMCCNJr1VIF7nAPmZ7ylQIKCjpLKh-V-RqBeFkRCFv486DXoUcvvcbREaiuCZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna Yarbrough, executive director of the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation (often referred to in remarks as “Excellence in Education” or AccentEd), told the Truckee Chamber she aims to continue and expand the foundation’s support for teachers, students and districtwide initiatives.

Yarbrough said the foundation invests “over $250,000 annually” in classroom grants, teacher awards and student scholarships across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, which serves more than 4,000 students. She described the foundation’s model of listening to teachers and funding needs identified at the school level.

She gave examples of recent support: a router for Truckee High School’s “gong boarding” class (an applied design class for skis, snowboards and paddleboards) that cost more than $15,000 and will increase class capacity; climate‑action kits for sixth graders; and a $100,000 grant for bunk beds and mattresses for the Tahoe Outdoor School outdoor‑education facility being developed at the former Ride Out school site in Kings Beach.

Yarbrough reviewed the foundation’s pandemic work, noting it led a campaign that raised funds to provide Chromebooks to every student in the district during distance learning. She said that campaign was completed in one month and described it as an example of the foundation filling gaps that district budgets could not immediately cover.

Looking ahead, Yarbrough said the foundation expects increased needs if federal and state education funding tightens. She specifically cited a 10% cut in career and technical education funding tied to reductions in the Perkins grant and said AccentEd will pursue additional grants and community partnerships to mitigate funding shortfalls.

Yarbrough asked for community input and pledged to increase the foundation’s visibility and fundraising to continue districtwide support.","Anna Yarbrough, the new executive director of the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation, outlined the group’s grant programs, recent Chromebook campaign during the pandemic, a $15,000 router for Truckee High’s router-based class, and a $100,000 contribution toward bunk beds for the Tahoe Outdoor School.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6549719,"Truckee Sanitary District GM describes sewer infrastructure, maintenance and public outreach",835,1353000,2188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429936-ab4c344c9d0d24b838fb0d27af3b5873&start=1353&end=2188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429936-ab4c344c9d0d24b838fb0d27af3b5873/thumbnail_1353000.jpg","/articles/6549719/California/Truckee-Sanitary-District-GM-describes-sewer-infrastructure-maintenance-and-public-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549719-c536f809343b9f97d4d0a1e2a6060789/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154873&Signature=F0VGnIfeCZDfG6XcsaKIEHslaUvg1O3O5IsOeW~U5WAUjW-i2Oyda43x529Ix-fj0kdn7Hg5kI~vbySDTsKbGLIpkiRbLTP2EsoQk7N09i3Ycn7lg3H1KaZZNBdsLTBTiyOkIfka893XbdyReZlCYwkQ67M3Yrict2eRIdUtBbdAt-5-LS5hnzJJDo2xnHWd0Un-wvuPunVxVPVinWlo1uHvyqaxp7Ne4FA-Q3xTJhj9VYHX-1o2GB~oIvrGx5HSCAt6r5JxhlTtO~8nKmlKllXOL~SK~IfPMqpby5Z2BXJCM6MoPW2Y2e7kzfL~TdISRv0EhNvPxNBJv9apHoI-Ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sona Schlosser, general manager of Truckee Sanitary District, told the Truckee Chamber of Commerce the district is responsible for collecting and conveying wastewater across roughly 39 square miles of service territory and for protecting public health and the environment.

Schlosser said TSD serves primarily in Nevada County with a portion of its territory in Placer County. She described inspection and maintenance practices including camera inspection vans, Vactor trucks and high‑pressure water cleaning to remove roots and FOG (fats, oils and grease). “To do inspections, we actually use camera systems... the camera goes into the pipes and takes video,” she said. When the cameras find roots or FOG buildup, crews clean the lines and perform repairs.

Schlosser gave several operational numbers and historical notes: the district covers about 39 square miles, was formed to protect public health in the early 1900s, and turned over wastewater treatment to the Tahoe Truckee Sanitation Agency (TTSA) in 1972. She described TSD’s infrastructure as including lift stations and overflow tanks in the Donner Lake area used to protect system flow.

Public education is a major focus for the district. Schlosser urged residents not to flush “flushable” wipes, noting those items do not break down and cause blockages. She described community outreach at Truckee Day and Earth Day, and noted the district leases land to the Parks Department to support public recreation.

On maintenance, Schlosser explained the district’s use of equipment: camera inspection vans to identify issues, Vactor trucks and hydro‑excavators to scour lines, and daily locate services to protect buried infrastructure during excavation. She highlighted the district’s operations and administrative teams and thanked staff and board members in attendance.

Schlosser concluded with contact information for follow‑up questions and said the district intends to continue inspection, repair and customer education work to protect waterways and public health.","Sona Schlosser, general manager of the Truckee Sanitary District, summarized the district’s service area, infrastructure and maintenance work — including inspections, lift stations and public outreach — and urged residents to avoid flushing wipes and other items that damage the system.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6549725,"Tahoe Forest Health System CEO outlines outpatient expansion, warns of federal payer cuts",1190,239000,1429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429936-ab4c344c9d0d24b838fb0d27af3b5873&start=239&end=1429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429936-ab4c344c9d0d24b838fb0d27af3b5873/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/6549725/California/Tahoe-Forest-Health-System-CEO-outlines-outpatient-expansion-warns-of-federal-payer-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549725-46bd01bbc1e621d2612ae93637030358/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154873&Signature=HJRuZyTen0D2drTItUts69mFHDXVR30~C1Qhci6lNe1~ntyDePoeP5w76NR3tRol0shsVidsCcjUhmtQRBiGPpRtANn0p7AESCTChSbvnNjomfDKyaOkxoh4Gt-XLSPU9d5Fxo-aa6MENLouFVZF~LLwKNNIKw7YXO9P-FLA-4GG0HX6-izad-KtZcOYVafKvxx3yzSiXmnGCpNqzqKUBzqFOHXltRxHjlvVeXh8UzCfD6hGidMiLPZ~A7xjBDJLz8j9TqDPLZ8I4spHfHYJJiKf0SIm3qn7FvNqMrAhQQ4vVAd0fT7ZN7RIBdRtMrYEFCY977I72-XVkEBT1A0IgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna Roth, chief executive officer of Tahoe Forest Health System, told the Truckee Chamber of Commerce onstage that the health system is expanding outpatient capacity across the north shore and is tracking federal changes to Medicare and Medicaid that could materially reduce revenue.

Roth said the system is increasingly focused on outpatient services: “87% of our revenue is actually coming from outpatient care,” she said, and described planned expansions at the Gateway Center, the Sierra Center (the former Rite Aid on Donner Pass Road) and a newly named North Shore Clinic. She said the Gateway Center, at full capacity, could handle about 80,000 visits a year.

The expansion plans are tied to access and affordability goals. Roth said leaders will use data to site services where demand is highest and to achieve volumes that lower per-visit costs. “One of our stretch goals for this year is to really come up with an affordability plan around those common things,” she said, adding the system wants to make “common diagnostics” more convenient and affordable so residents do not have to travel for care.

Roth also framed the expansion and financial planning amid national policy changes. She said the system estimates that applying recent cuts in Medicare and Medicaid directly to last year’s payer mix “would well exceed $10,000,000 loss a year, every year.” She noted legislation includes a $50 billion rural hospital loan program but characterized that program as largely symbolic relative to projected losses.

Roth described Tahoe Forest as a “right-sized community asset” that provides specialty services in a small-hospital setting; she said the system saw roughly 55,000 visits systemwide last year and “almost 15,500” in Truckee. She also described strong patient-satisfaction scores, saying Tahoe Forest ranks among the top performers in the state.

On advocacy, Roth said system leaders are engaged with state and national associations and have discussed concerns with Congressman Kiley’s office. She urged community partnership and feedback, noting she brought handouts for attendees and invited comments: “This is the kind of board you want to work for… the needs of the community defined by the community are a key underpinning of everything,” Roth said.

Roth closed by urging community engagement as policy changes roll out. “Change with change, there's always, like, possibility,” she said, and offered to answer questions afterward.

Audience members asked follow-up questions during the Q&A about quality ratings and the implications of federal changes for Medicaid enrollment and charity care. In response to a question about Medicare/Medicaid star ratings, Roth said rating systems have limits for small hospitals and that some rural hospitals do not receive scores because they lack the volume required by the measure.

Roth's presentation centered on access expansions, affordability strategies, and contingency planning for federal payer changes; she emphasized outreach to state and federal policymakers as the next step.","Anna Roth, CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System, told a Truckee Chamber audience the system plans major outpatient expansions to improve access and affordability and cautioned that recent federal Medicare and Medicaid changes could cost the system more than $10 million annually without protective measures.","actionData","errors"]

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