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CELEBRATING OVER

“CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO”

By Phillip Earl

Winter had arrived early that season, beginning before Halloween in 1951 and piling 23 feet of snow on Donner Pass by the turn of the new year. In the meantime, roofs were collapsing in Truckee and power lines were down, leaving cabins isolated all over the Lake Tahoe Basin.

On January 10, another blizzard slammed the mountains. California officials closed Highway The northern stretch of the Sierra Nevada 40 the next day when an avalanche buried mountain range is replete with weather stories, a truck and trailer rig just west of Donner the top of the list being the tragedy of the Donner Party. But more recently, January, 1952 Pass. Mount Rose summit was blocked by a slide at Tahoe Meadows and Echo Summit to be exact, a saga of grand proportion played was down by nightfall, stranding fifty skiers out with the rescue of 226 passengers and from Mt. Tamalpais High School at a highway crew aboard the “City of San Francisco” luxury liner, the pride of the Southern Pacific Railroad’s maintenance station. At Soda Springs, just west of Donner Pass, a group of skiers from streamliner fleet, stranded in a snow slide on San Jose State College had taken up semithe tracks just east of Yuba Gap. permanent residence at the resort hotel.

Spooner Summit between Carson City and Among those who had taken passage on Lake Tahoe was also snowed in and a slide the luxury run were a dozen delegates to the Republican National Committee headed for San east of Quincy closed the Feather River Route Francisco, several Naval officers, approximately of the Union Pacific and Highway 70, isolating Portola where six buses of passengers shared forty soldiers and airmen on the way to Korea, army nurses, businessmen, and vacationers Continued from page 4 on their way to board a cruise ship bound for Hawaii.

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Continued from page 3 the misery brought on by the spate of heavy weather.

In Reno, also cut off from the outside world, flight operations were suspended at Hubbard Field. The few gamblers left in town were down to their last dollar and the marriage and divorce business had all but come to an end.

Despite the vicious series of storms, Southern Pacific crews continued to fight their way over the mountains and proceed west, but the battle was lost just after noon on Sunday, January 13, when the fifteen-car luxury liner, “City of San Francisco” was stalled by a massive snow slide east of Yuba Gap, an exposed section known for heavy drifts.

The engineers tried to force the three 2,250-horsepower engines forward, then in reverse, but could make no traction on the icy rails.

As word of the situation reached Southern Pacific headquarters in Roseville an hour later, rescue operations got underway. The U.S. Coast Guard in San Francisco was alerted, as were Sixth Army officials at the Presidio and Pacific Gas and Electric crews at Colfax. Three westbound passenger runs were shunted by the stalled unit on the eastbound tracks that evening, but the passengers on the streamliner saw no reason to abandon their snug quarters, expecting to be free and on their way in a few hours. They were soon to regret this decision.

A rotary snow plow coupled to a powerful engine out of Truckee was first on the scene that afternoon, but the engineer, straining in full reverse, could not pull the stranded unit free. A work train with thirty Mexican section hands reached the Yuba Gap maintenance station the next morning and the men fought the drifts for a mile and a half in, but there was little they could do other than shovel off the windows to provide ventilation. When the diesel fuel ran out and the butane heaters and cook stoves quit, they tramped out to the Crystal Lake Station and carried back loaves of bread and sacks of coal to be used in the dining

car to prepare makeshift meals. The club car, next to the galley, also stayed warm and the children were brought up.

Although they were pondering the fate of the Donner Party a century earlier, passenger morale remained high, some telling San Francisco Chronicle newsman, Art Hoppe, who had skied in from Yuba Gap on Tuesday, that they had a sense of adventure, “like being wrecked on a desert island”, one woman said. Several Minnesotans set up a poker game in their private car and a professional gambler who joined them, spent time teaching the tricks of his trade. To keep up their spirits, others organized a community sing and an informal lottery which raised $100 dollars for the Mexican hands who had helped them. Men from the Republican Committee did a little extemporaneous campaigning by passing out elephant emblems and a whiskey salesman, Roy Moyer, shared a case of bourbon. He also took part in an “amateur night”, singing a lively rendition of “The Shooting of Dan McGraw”. Others offered up skits, did recitations and read poetry.

A physician, Dr. Walter H.L. Roehill, was among the passengers.

Dr. Lawrence Nelson of Truckee came in by dog sled on Monday afternoon, and aboard there were five army nurses and one registered nurse, Anna Lindbloom of Modesto. All were needed.

Some passengers were becoming unnerved, complaining of a myriad of imaginary ailments, and others were suffering from frostbite. There had been six heart attacks by Tuesday morning and a drug addict fighting his cravings had gone berserk, screaming, cursing and tearing up his quarters. Dr. Roehill calmed him down with several shots of morphine and locked him in his compartment, but there were other problems.

The rupturing butane tanks had fouled the air, sickening 27 passengers. Several were lucky enough to be flown out by helicopter on Tuesday by an intrepid Coast Guard crew who landed during a lull in the storm. They also brought in another physician, Dr. J.R. Erwin, as well as food parcels and medicine.

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The third night was particularly bad—many passengers were at the end of their endurance, huddled in their seats and Pullman bunks like war refugees. Food was running low, only beans and frankfurters left to eat and no milk was available for the children.

To fuel the last stove, staff would have to burn Pullman ladders and bread boards. The toilets were clogged, air was foul and cigarettes were in very short supply.

On Wednesday morning, the last day, highway foreman Jack Snieder and rotary snowplow operator Rolland Raymond led a procession of chained trucks and automobiles up Highway 40 to Yuba Gap. Ahead of the other vehicles, Raymond stepped down to survey the hazardous conditions facing him. Suddenly, an avalanche roared down the mountainside and swept the poor man to his death.

Another unfortunate statistic of that day, Jay Gold, a PG&E supervisor who had been bringing in food and medicine to those trapped, suffered a heart attack and died that afternoon, as he was rushed to Sacramento. He had been working without sleep for 48 hours straight.

Back at the stranded train, the Mexican section hands shoveled and stamped a 1,000-ft. path to the highway overpass and the first rescue party came on the scene at 11:41 am. The children were playing in the snow when they arrived and those

passengers who were up to it, helped others exit the cars into the fresh air and blinding sunshine. Five of them on improvised litters were taken out on toboggans by the section hands and the others either walked or rode sno-cats. A naval officer carrying a child led the procession and the Coast Guard was on hand to fly several passengers to a Sacramento hospital. The rest were taken to Nyack Lodge where they ate, cleaned up and boarded a Pullman special for Oakland at 8 pm.

During the seven-hour trip, they got some rest. Fifteen of them disembarked at Sacramento and other stops along the way.

Those who remained aboard stepped off at the Oakland Mole at 3:30 am. Previously unaware that the entire country had been following newspaper accounts of the drama in the mountains, a few passengers warmed to the opportunity to appear on television, but most were matter-of-fact, speaking of the high morale maintained by the Southern Pacific crew. They also had high praise for the Mexican section hands and for the physicians and nurses, and were as one in their gratitude to the Coast Guard crews, the skiers from Soda Springs and the highway and PG&E crews. Several spoke of plans to write articles recounting their ordeal and one soldier met a girl to whom he proposed. There was also talk of a reunion at Nyack, but those who shared that brief moment in time were soon on their way to whatever destinations they had originally set out for, and the memories faded.

The “City of San Francisco” was pulled free of the slide on Saturday, January 19, 1952 and the regular freight and passenger service resumed four days later. Work on opening the entire length of Highway 40 was continuing, the crews of Donner Summit used crosscut saws to slice up blocks of ice and dynamite to clear the snow pack. The highway was finally opened to traffic on February 8, after closure for 28 days. In Reno, officials of the Reno Chamber of Commerce began an advertising campaign featuring a shapely woman holding up a sign which read “Reno is fun again!”

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A team of college skiers from Soda Springs also got through with food and medicine, as did PG&E work crews on sno-cats.

On Tuesday, businessman Peter Wood of Massachusetts left the train on foot, fighting his way to Crystal Lake where he found a telephone and called Southern Pacific officials in San Francisco.

Others were meanwhile holding an indignation meeting in the club car, composing telegrams to Governor Earl Warren, Senator William Knowland and President Harry Truman demanding that a military expedition be dispatched. The messages were given to one of the college skiers, but were never sent on because Soda Springs had no telegraph facilities.

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WEATHERING THE STORM Over the past year, homeowners from coast to coast have experienced tussles with Mother Nature from arctic storms and heat waves to powerful hurricanes.

Not only can storms wreak havoc on homes, they damage the fragile electric grid, which may result in power outages that can sometimes leave families in the dark for days or weeks.

Research Council and Anthony Carrino, a home designer, developer and contractor with more than 20 years of experience in the industry.

Outdoor Maintenance You may not realize it, but chores like cleaning the gutters and keeping your vegetation trimmed can actually make a big difference in the event of a major storm. If your gutters are full of debris, water rushing from your roof has no place to go, and that could mean major damage to your roof, siding and even foundation.

remove dead trees that are especially risky in inclement weather.

If there’s time, you should also secure any outdoor furniture or belongings that could blow away or get damaged in the storm. If you have them, secure the storm shutters. It’s also a good idea to evaluate your yard’s grading at least once a year to be sure the ground slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation.

Standby Power Major weather events are often accompanied by extended power outages. Homeowners may turn to portable generators to turn the lights back on after the storm has passed. However, they are difficult to find and can only power a small portion of a family’s home.

Unlike a portable generator, which can power only a few appliances in a home, a propane-powered standby generator or backup generator can be a total home solution, depending on the size of the unit. When a homeowner purchases a backup generator, a licensed technician installs the unit outside of the home and wires it to the home’s electrical system. When a power outage occurs, the generator automatically senses the disruption of service and starts the generator’s engine, which then delivers power to select appliances in the home.

While no amount of preparation can stop the forces of nature, planning ahead to manage blackouts can have a significant impact on you and your family. Get your home ready for what lies ahead with these tips from the Propane Education &

Falling branches and trees can create a great deal of damage not only on your home but also to surrounding powerlines, which can easily break, so it’s a good idea to monitor closely for branches that could be affected by high winds and promptly

Propane-powered standby generators can supply supplemental electricity in as little as 10 seconds after an outage. They are available in a variety of capacities to fit the needs of any size home and can power several major appliances, including

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Continued from page 6 furnaces, boilers, water heaters, cooking equipment, fireplaces and clothes dryers.

For homes that already run on propane, consider running important systems and appliances like the furnace, water heater, stove and fireplace on propane so they’ll continue to run even during a power outage. The more appliances that run on propane, the smaller and less expensive your standby generator can be.

Plus, propane is environmentally friendly and won’t degrade over time like some other fuel sources, ensuring the backup generator reliably powers your home to give you added peace of mind.

Home Systems If your home is struck by a major storm, you may need to manually turn off the power, gas or water to prevent a lifethreatening situation or further damage.

Refresh your memory regularly on where the shut-off valves are located. If your home has a propane tank, open the lid of the tank to reveal the shut-off valve then turn it to the right to shut off the propane. If there are multiple tanks, turn them all off the same way. If possible, be certain at least two members of the family are able to perform a safe shut-off just in case someone is injured or unable to access the shut-off site. If you turn off the propane, make sure a qualified technician from your propane supplier turns the gas back on and performs a leak check.

Ensuring there isn’t an issue is another step to safeguard your family after a disruption of service.

Insurance Coverage When your home is in the path of a major storm, insurance is an important way to

protect your investment. Reviewing your insurance coverage at least annually, if not every six months, can help you stay well-informed about possible exclusions and ensure you have the opportunity to increase your limits if you’ve made improvements or values have grown in your area.

An important aspect of good coverage is a thorough inventory of your possessions that details what you own and could potentially lose in a major storm. Including details like purchase price and condition may help smooth the way if you have to file a claim.

Emergency Kit Storms can blow in fast, so having some emergency equipment you can grab in a hurry may help ease your storm response.

Include flashlights, a battery-powered radio, cellphone charger and cash. You

should also include first aid supplies, essential medications for everyone in the family, some nonperishable food and an adequate supply of water. Also include clothing and toiletry items, as well as supplies to care for your pets. It’s also a good idea to have copies of important records like your insurance policy, an emergency contact list and any other personal documents you may need.

By planning ahead with an emergency kit, propane-powered generator and other steps, you can put your family and home in a better position to ride it out as safely and comfortably as possible – giving you peace of mind during and after the weather-related event.

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The Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a virtual fundraising auction beginning November 1st through December 3rd in support of the local CA State Parks in the Lake Tahoe – Donner Lake area. This fundraiser will support the Foundation’s mission to support the parks through restoration projects and education programs, all to enrich visitors’ experiences and connect visitors to the area’s rich cultural heritage and natural resources. This event is an important fundraiser and ends just in time for holiday gift shopping. Items up for bid are unique items and exclusive experiences. Bidding opens on November 1st and closes midnight December 3rd. The Sierra State Parks Foundation believes the Lake Tahoe and Truckee area California State Parks are unique treasures worthy of its support. The Foundation fund projects and programming that connects people with the rich natural resources and cultural heritage.

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DEC 2-5, 2021 Tahoe Film Fest

EDITOR’S NOTE: Click or tap on any event to go to the event’s website. The information in the calendar was up to date as of time of publishing. Please verify details of events as changes happen due to COVID-19 restrictions.

http://tahoefilmfest.com Those who live in and around Lake Tahoe respect their environment and there are countless organizations that exist to protect beautiful Lake Tahoe. The premiere section of our programming are environmental films.

We try to locate new and important environmental films to showcase as a way of not only educating our young people, but to celebrate the efforts of everyone who helps to maintain the beauty of such a pristine lake and its surroundings. Tahoe Film Fest also celebrates a section of American Independent Films, New Films from Latin America and a Filmmaker Tribute. All proceeds from Tahoe Film Fest benefit UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC).

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Saturday, December 4, 11 & 18, 2021, Breakfast with Santa at the Heavenly Village Lake Tahoe. (Limited Tickets Available). Seeing is believing! Bring the whole family to see Santa, take photos, and enjoy one of the heartiest breakfasts the village has to offer! Limited Seating available – 8:00 – 10:00 am. Access to Santa and Mrs. Claus are included with the purchase of an interactive breakfast. Location: FIRE AND ICE RESTAURANT at The Shops at Heavenly Village 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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DEC 4, 2021 Visit With Santa You better watch out. You better not cry. Better not pout. I’m telling you why! Santa Claus is coming to the Winter Sports park with a sleigh full of presents! In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Tahoe City, this free event offers games, arts ‘n crafts, and much more. Participants receive a photo with Santa and a present! Event from 10a to 1p.

Backcountry Film Festival The Backcountry Film Festival is back, brought to you by Tahoe Mountain Sports and Tahoe Backcountry Alliance. This festival is produced each year by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snow sports community.

Sponsored by Black Diamond, Flylow Gear, Outdoor Research, Blizzard Skis, Smith, and Fischer. Event by Tahoe Mountain Sports and will be located at Alibi Ale works - Truckee Public House at 6pm.

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DEC 14, 2021 Northstar Chamber Players Woodwind Quintet Concert

https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/ event/8218693 The popular woodwind quintet will perform at the Incline Village Library and play favorite holiday classics. Enjoy selections from “The Nutcracker,” Christmas carols and other seasonal music. Register Online.

The Shops at Heavenly Village Lake Tahoe warmly invite you on Friday, November 26, 2021, 6:30 pm, Come celebrate the lighting of our 70′ tall cut Christmas tree. Hosted by Congressman McClintock. Free entry. Continuing daily at 5:30 pm.

DEC 11, 2021 Tahoe South Santa Run/Walk for Charity

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• DEC 4-5, 2021 Magic of Santa Arts and Crafts Faire

https://www.renoevents.com/events/ detail/magic-of-santa-2021 It’s the Hap, Hap, Happiest Time of Running for 42 consecutive years, the Annual Magic of Santa Christmas in July Craft Faire will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center December 4-5, 2021. Featuring handmade crafts from over 80 crafters, including: tole painted snowmen, doll clothes, fine wood work and handcrafts for yourself and the ones you love

DEC 4, 2021 Carson Valley Parade of Lights https://www.carsonvalleynv.org

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Come out and watch Carson Valley’s 25th Annual Parade of Lights. Silver anniversary theme is “The Magical Carson Valley.” Wonderfully decorated floats make their way along Highway 395 from Gilman Avenue to Minden Park

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12th Annual Gardnerville Santa Crawl

https://renosantacrawl.com/ It’s the Hap, Hap, Happiest Time of the Year in Downtown Reno!

It’s the largest Santa Pub Crawl in the country as thousands of merry-makers descend on downtown to enjoy good spirits and yule-tide cheer! The event has drawn nationwide attention – more than 15,000 holiday-clad revelers are expected each year! The event gives all proceeds to local schools because educated kids make better elves. So, help support the Claus, buy a cup, book a hotel room and attend this weekend of charitable, holiday FUN!!

DEC 11, 2021 A Cowboy Christmas

https://www.genoanevada.org Celebrate a traditional western holiday wonderland this December in historic Genoa, Nevada! The Genoa Cowboy Country Christmas concert features classic Christmas music and more by the talented musicians Cowboy Steve and Buddy Emmer. Cowboy Steve has been a Tahoe Truckee troubadour for the last 30 years. Cowboy Steve is a little Texas a lot of Nevada and all American. He has a signature sound that warms your soul just like a campfire on the open range. His side kick is Buddy Emmer on guitar. Buddy’s roots run deep in rhythm and blues.

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The aroma of roasted chestnuts fill the air, along with cries of street vendors hawking their wares and lamp-lit streets filled with Christmas treasures..

It’s the one & only Victorian Christmas. Welcome the holiday season in Nevada City. It’s a magical setting of hilly streets with authentic gas lamps, wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings. This annual, family tradition takes place two Wednesday evenings and three Sunday afternoons in December. There are holiday activities for all ages including live entertainment, yuletide treats and libations, and Father Christmas! We look forward to welcoming the best of the holiday Season with you!

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Spirits! Dress up in your best holiday attire and come join in the Santa Crawl 7pm - 12am, hosted by DST Coffee In Gardnerville, NV. Bring a $10 donation to DST Coffee for your wristband, all proceeds benefits non-profit organizations.

DEC 5, 2021 Hangtown Christmas Parade

https://hangtownchristmasparade.com A local favorite for 41 years, this big parade is full of small-town fun. The Hangtown Christmas Parade winds its way down Broadway then onto Main Street beginning at 1 pm. Spectators can enjoy everything from fine equines decked out in their best tack to high school bands in bright uniforms and the always stunning and eagerly awaited special floats that grace the Hangtown Christmas Parade.

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Managing Cold & Flu Season As temperatures drop, the risk of illness – including cold and flu – rises. It can be easy to mistake the flu for a common cold since many of the symptoms are the same, but muscle aches, cough, fever, headaches and sore throat are some of the more common signs you may be suffering from the flu, which tends to come on quicker than a cold.

In fact, a random, double-opt-in OnePoll survey of 2,005 Americans commissioned by Mucinex found sore throat pain to be one of the top three most debilitating symptoms along with fever and migraine.

While there’s no way to ensure you and your family members won’t get sick, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances.

Get a Flu Shot The flu spreads differently than colds and can be transmitted before symptoms even arise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people older than 6 months of age get the influenza vaccine, or flu shot, annually to help protect against the strains of flu expected to be the most common during the current flu season. The injection, which does not contain a live virus, goes into the arm muscle to generate antibodies that protect against future flu infection about two weeks after receiving the vaccine.

Practice Self-Care While important year-round, maintaining regular self-care practices can go a long way toward maintaining your health during cold and flu season. Eating a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins can help strengthen your immune system, as can working out moderately each day. Regular exercise also helps reduce inflammation. In addition, proper hydration can help maintain many important body functions, and Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 12 getting the National Sleep Foundationrecommended 7-9 hours of sleep can help keep antibodies strong and build a defense against illnesses.

Prepare for Symptoms As one of the common symptoms of the flu, sore throat pain can flip your life upside down with the constant nagging, disruptive pain and irritation. However, 55% of those surveyed said they were likely to “power through” a sore throat and continue working, going to school and completing other tasks while dealing with sore throat pain. To make powering through easier, the Mucinex InstaSoothe line includes lozenges and sprays designed to numb, soothe and relieve sore throat pain.

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Disinfect Household Surfaces Cold and flu viruses can live outside the human body on hard, non-porous surfaces such as metal, plastic and wood for hours, and sometimes even days. Regularly cleaning often-touched household surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, faucet handles and countertops with a disinfectant spray or wipe can help kill germs that cause the viruses. Look

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Remember Healthy Habits One of the easiest ways to help avoid getting sick is to practice proper hygiene.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible, as these are areas where cold and flu germs can most easily gain entry into your system.

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