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PUBLISHING DISCLOSURE NOTICE LIVE. WORK. PLAY. is the official publication of the Incline Village Crystal Bay Association (IVCBA). Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues and budgeted funds. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by IVCBA or its Board of Directors of the projects, services or views contained therein. FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES please contact Kathy Hess-Slocum at (775) 846-5656, kathy@ivcba.org
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james By Meghan Ochs
THERE ARE FEW PEOPLE that exemplify the Tahoe region and the reasons so many people are drawn to it in the way that Aaron James does. Aaron, or as he is far better known, Elko, is an accidental namesake of the rural town in Nevada which he grew up near. Elko moved to Tahoe in the fall of ‘98 to attend Sierra Nevada College. Upon moving here, he was almost exclusively referred to as the kid from Elko and the name stuck. He was studying ski resort management and also coaching the SNC ski team. Skiing was, and still is absolutely his ‘thing’, but school was less so. Given that, Elko left school and began working for the golf course in the summer, continued coaching skiing in the winter, and also began working for Village Ski Loft. Today, Elko is part owner of Village Ski Loft and is involved in many community projects and development related to the recreational opportunities that Village Ski Loft supports through their retail store. Elko and the staff at Village Ski Loft know and understand their customers’ needs on skis and bikes because they are passionate about the sports themselves. Elko is adamant that Village Ski Loft has experienced such longevity in Incline because of the quality of their tech work and the knowledge that every team member has related to the sports they promote and all of the equipment that they sell. For instance, when he is not working at the store, Elko ‘practices what he preaches’ more clients in the winter, Elko himself has done a lot for the local mountain or in this case what he sells at the store. Elko is a very bike community. Elko is a former member of the TAMBA Mountain Bike avid and talented skier and mountain biker. He first Board and the store is an adopter of a section of the Tyrolean downhill trail. skied when he was only 7 or 8 years old when his Additionally, Elko was one of the founding members of the Incline Bike mom introduced him to the sport that would forever Project which, with the help of various community entities and individuals, change his life. His favorite pastimes are shared with helped raise the funds for the Incline Bike Park which opened in 2017. Today, his two young daughters, 11 and 14, who started on Elko is still a member of the Incline Tahoe Foundation. snow at even younger ages. Both Daisy and Ashlyn are Twenty years have now come and gone for Elko at Village Ski Loft. He has competitive athletes on the mountain year-round, in the seen a lot of changes with possibly more on the forefront. No matter how our winter in the snow on their skis, and in the summer on town changes, Elko is certain that the stores commitment to its customers their bikes in the dirt. Elko’s wife, Feather, is a pharmacy and ability to build and maintain relationships so residents can enjoy the tech in Kings Beach and also participates in all of the recreation that brought and kept him here, is a commitment that not only family recreational hobbies. won’t change, it will continue to differentiate Village Ski Loft from other While Village Ski Loft does more business and serves retailers. LIVE.WORK.PLAY.
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“The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change.” —BILL CLINTON
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IN 2014, ONE MIGHT HAVE DESCRIBED SHAHRI MASTERS as a passionate and driven mover and a
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shaker, an ambitious Lake Tahoe real estate agent with a no-nonsense attitude and a 26-year track record of success; moving houses, making sales, always networking and working nonstop. And then, she wasn’t. Behind the scenes, her now late husband was battling cancer, her daughter needed her mom, and her mental and physical health were slipping. She was at a crossroad, career or quality of life. She opted for the latter, stepped off the hamster wheel, and focused on her family. It was the best decision she ever made. Taking a step back allowed Shahri to be present, to advocate for her husband, and to embrace being a mom. She also immersed herself in her many talents and interests. She is an accomplished artist and author, and during her sabbatical she wrote and published her third book, “Me and the Other Women – Stories of Female Relationships That Shape our Lives,” which spent some time on the Amazon bestseller list. During her hiatus she also started sharing her minimalist philosophy with others by helping people clear clutter from their homes, their hearts, and their minds. She taught English as a second language, worked in retail, as a ghostwriter, a babysitter, business coach, construction manager, and more. For over five years she explored, dabbled in new and old hobbies, connected with others, and her inner self. And then, she was back! Her countless interests, talents, and opportunities could not deafen the call to return to real estate. In May of 2019, with fresh perspective, Shahri, with the help of a friend, opened her own brokerage firm, Masters of Tahoe Incline Real Estate. Shahri now leverages her own experience and knowledge as a 50-year resident of Lake Tahoe to help her clients truly immerse themselves in Lake Tahoe living. “The many hats I wore and experiences I had during my sabbatical made me more well-rounded and more capable of truly connecting with my clients. It gave me a broader perspective on life and it’s no longer about the ‘sale.’ My priority is meeting my clients’ needs in a deeper, more personal way.” Shahri’s story teaches many lessons about courage, connection, and the value of work-life balance. On the surface it may appear that Shahri Masters long and successful career has been all about real estate. Not completely. Once you dig a little deeper, whether by reading her writing, studying her art, or listening to her talk about her community and her favorite people in it, it is easy to discover that her career has always been focused on people. Her people-centric focus is what makes her so successful and also such a valuable asset to the Incline community.
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Incline Education Fund Brings Highly Successful Dean’s Future Scholars Program to Incline Village this Summer
THE INCLINE EDUCATION FUND announced that it will be sponsoring a collaboration with UNR’s Deans Future Scholars (DFS) & the Nevada First-Gen Network (NFGN). They are launching a new chapter of the DFS in Incline Village this summer for incoming 6th & 7th graders at Incline Middle School. This pilot program will provide students with the opportunity to gain college exposure through University of Nevada, Reno college visits, tours, and programming. Students will also receive year-round mentoring and check-ins in order to better meet the needs of each individual student. DFS follows the students at their respective schools throughout middle school, high school, college and life. Mary Danahey and Sharon Schrage, co-founders of Incline Education Fund (IEF) are passionate about students receiving the best education possible and approached DFS late last spring about bringing their mentoring program to Incline Village. Their goal is to bring more support and wrap-around services that focus on long-term, near-peer mentoring, academic tutoring, assistance with college entrance and financial aid opportunities for our students. The program begins with a summer camp open to all rising 6th & 7th grade Incline Middle School students. It will run four days/week from 9 am–4:30 pm, July 18th-August 4th. Students will be bussed to Reno two days/week to take part in activities on the UNR campus and will be in Incline the other two days. Students will spend half of the day participating in STEM projects and learning about the many colleges at UNR and
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the other half learning about leadership, team-building and just having fun. IEF is also working with IVGID and Pet Network to create engaging outdoor activities while here in Incline. The Deans Future Scholars (DFS) program was established in 2000 by Dr. William Sparkman and is housed under the College of Education & Human Development at UNR. Through the support of Dr. Donald-Easton Brooks and the guidance of Dr. Mariluz Garcia, DFS has grown and continued to impact the lives of thousands of students in Washoe County. To date, 1,511 students have been served and supported through the DFS program. When students join in the 6th grade, they become part of the DFS family. This long-term approach fosters a family feel which is the “secret sauce” of the program. DFS strives to create and implement the best programming and activities so that each student has a rigorous, meaningful education that will help them be career and college ready. Dr. Garcia received ARPA COVID-19 funding from a grant written by Heidi Seevers Gansert and created the new Nevada First-Gen Network (NFGN) to alleviate the effects of COVID-19 by creating a professional, first-generation network in the State of Nevada. A special thanks to the Parasol Foundation and the Boy and Girls Club, North Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, for their collaboration. If you would like to donate to this program, please go to our website and choose Dean’s Future Scholars under the Donate tab: www.inclineeducationfund.org/donate
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and Crystal Bay with new, returning, and expanded events. The calendar has something for everyone including concerts, theater, workshops, and lectures, all in scenic or intimate venues around the village. Classical Tahoe Music Festival kicks off with the inaugural Brubeck Jazz Summit and the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary Season. Take in a screening during the
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Orchestra or on the beach with the Barefoot Bar Summer Music Series. Or, hone your artistic skill with worldrenowned artists at Sierra Nevada University’s Summer Art Workshops. One of the more magical venues on the summer arts calendar is the Classical Tahoe Pavilion on the campus of Sierra Nevada University. With the stage and seating nestled among the pines, the pavilion is the ideal place to take in the soaring sounds of saxophones or a mezzo-soprano. With tickets starting at $25, Classical Tahoe is also offering several free performances including Summit Stars Student Showcase, part of the Brubeck Jazz Summit, on July 15 and a Free Community Day on July 24. Stop by the campus and bring coffee to listen in on rehearsals. They are free and open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings at 10:30 am during the festival. Six performances will feature a live stream and can be viewed through the festival’s website.
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Cordillera International Film Festival at the Galaxy Theater in Sparks, the largest premier festival in the state. Find even more live music with shows from the Tahoe Symphony LIVE.WORK.PLAY.
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The 50th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features a packed schedule with the headline play Much Ado About Nothing and the musical Mama Mia! The Showcase Series takes the stage on Mondays at Sand Harbor with an array of musical styles including the Reno Philharmonic
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Orchestra, the Reno Jazz Orchestra, and Sierra Nevada Ballet. The series concludes with the Queen Nation, the “World’s Greatest Queen tribute band.”
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The Cordillera International Film Festival runs July 28 through August 1 with 150+ films submitted from over 80 countries. Filmmakers and movie lovers converge for red carpet premieres, celebrity panels, parties, podcasts and more. Emily Skyle Golden is Festival Founder and Executive Director and Internationally acclaimed Cinematographer and Incline Village resident, Peter Menzies Jr. ACS is the Festival Chairman of the Board. For more information and tickets visit the website.
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Even more musical performances are on tap including Tahoe Symphony Orchestra’s Classy Classics with violinist Alex Eisenberg on Sunday, June 12 and the BOPS Summer Concert on Friday, July 1. The Barefoot Bar Summer Music Series returns to Incline Beach with live music on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the season. And check out the Crystal Bay Club calendar for headline performances in the Crown Room such as an acoustic set with Hot Tuna or the ukelele jam rock of Kanekoa.
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Sierra Nevada University’s Summer Art Workshop returns to a full schedule this summer. Nationally known artists host week-long workshops across a wide range of disciplines at the Holman Arts & Media Center, 1008 Tahoe Blvd. Push the limits of your songwriting with Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Matthew Szlachetka. Join eco-feminist artist Sasha Petrenko for Woodworking for Women. “This is a great opportunity for women to jump into a class and be comfortable being in the shop, and learning some tools and techniques,” says SNU Fine Arts Director Rick Parsons. The community is welcome at the free Meet the Artist lectures at SNU’s Prim Library, Tuesdays at 7 pm on July 12, 19, and 26. Visit the Incline Village Library for The Joy of Color, a reception with local artist Jacqueline Cimento on Monday June 13 at 4 pm or Tsurunokai Taiko Drumming on Wednesday, June 22 at 4 pm.
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Fill your summer with art, culture, and music around Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Be sure to check each venue’s website or social media for guidelines on everything from parking, health and safety updates, and weather and air quality contingencies.
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IVGID Summer Activities Why just play when you can play + eat, play + drink, play + socialize at these fun recreational outings that combine fun activities with après socials featuring food, drinks and great conversation. Organized by the Incline Village General Improvement District’s Community Services venues, these events and programs are sure to motivate you to get out and make new friends in our mountain playground.
Splashes & Glasses
The Aquatics team at the Incline Village Recreation Center hosts this fun program that combines a great swimming workout, followed by connection and wine tasting with other women on Thursday evenings. The program is focused on beginner, intermediate and advanced skills. Swim and then join the group for an optional après swim outing at various locations around town. $12 per person, $10 with your IVGID pass. More information, visit: inclinerecreation.com.
like to participate, but are unable to hike either or both ways, you may ride in the van to join the group at the top and enjoy the views and the fun! Open to all adults and seniors ages 21+. • $25 per person, $20 with your IVGID pass. • July 13, Aug. 11, Sept. 9, Oct. 10 • Meet at the Recreation Center at 5:45 pm for check-in and prompt departure at 6 pm • Registration: In advance online, via phone, or in-person at the Recreation Center • SCHEDULE & DETAILS: www.inclinerecreation.com
Bocce Ball & Sunset Socials
Friendly Bocce team competition with wine, music, snacks and fun! Stay after the games for dinner with the group. Bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share. Meet at the Recreation Center Bocce Courts. Open to adults/seniors ages 21+. • Thursdays through Aug. 30 • 4–5:30 pm (food & drinks 5:30 pm until dusk) • Recreation Center bocce ball courts • $14 per person, $11 with your IVGID pass (per week) • Registration: In advance online, via phone or in-person at the Recreation Center
Summer Moonlight Hikes & Socials
One-mile, paved road hikes to the Crystal Bay lookout site that usually include a spectacular sunset and ensuing moonrise. The outing includes transportation, wine, cheese, and snacks provided by IVGID Senior Programs. Sign up and enjoy the views, friends, refreshments and fun! Participants are encouraged to wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight. If you would IVCBA.ORG
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Reservations required. No potlucks this year. • Thursdays through September, 5 to 7 pm • $20 per person, $15 with your IVGID pass (per week)
Gals on the Green Women’s Golf Clinics & Happy Hour Mixer
Nine & Wine: Golf & Wine Tastings
This local favorite event series is back for 2022, teeing off on select Thursday evenings starting in June. Four-person teams play a nine-hole scramble before enjoying wine tastings paired with gourmet appetizers. A different vintner is featured at every event. Space is limited. These events do sell out, so reserve your spot in advance. Call (775) 832-1150 for to reserve your spot, or see www.yourtahoeplace.com/events/nine-and-wine for dates and full details.
Thursday Night Tennis Mixers
Learn how to golf or brush up on your skills with other women at our ladies golf clinics. Different topics will be taught each week, covering the essentials of the game and geared toward women. After the clinic, enjoy food and drink specials and connect with other female golfers at a casual happy hour mixer on the deck. This is a great opportunity to meet other golfers and learn about our local golf clubs. Join us for a fun evening and invite your friends! These clinics are open to women of all skill levels ages 15 and older. Clubs are available if needed. Dates and details at: www.yourtahoeplace. com/events/gals-on-the-green-ladies-golf-clinics
Breakfast at Wimbledon Tennis Mixer
Wear your tennis whites in the Wimbledon tradition and join us for a fun doubles round robin. Invite your friends! • Saturday, July 9, 10 am • $20, per person $15 with your IVGID pass (free w/ tennis center membership)
Come play a friendly round robin with a different partner every time you switch. Stay after the game for a social drink!
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The “Bilty” Says Goodbye, Welcomed Revitalization Underway
By Lee Weber Koch
IT ALL STARTED IN 1946. A vision of its developers, the Tahoe Biltmore (a.k.a. The Bilty) was a stoic and storied hotel, lodge, and casino built with classic vintage architecture and wrapped within the beauty of Lake Tahoe’s north shore. Throughout its life, the property changed hands and names as the Nevada Lodge, Cal-Neva Biltmore, and then back to its original brand as the Tahoe Biltmore. In its heyday, it was one of the West’s finer destinations for the rich and famous and those who enjoyed the region’s more rugged adventures. Among its celebrities is “Mary,” a spirit who has been reported to live within the hotel in the 60s. Those who have had a sighting note that Mary adorns a mini skirt yet lacks facial features. History notes that she was an entertainer in the former Aspen Cabaret and has been a legend ever since her ghostly first appearance. Throughout those years, time has taken its toll. Gone is the glitz, the grandeur, the grand structures, and the meticulous grounds that seamlessly defined this treasured icon in Crystal Bay, Nevada.
Fast forward to today where it’s a new world for the highly blighted eye-sore on the Nevada and California state line. Purchased by EKN Development Group in October 2021, the property and its owners will embark on an endeavor like no other under the temporary brand of Revitalize Tahoe Biltmore. The design of this community inclusive setting is an archetypical style that blends into its pristine Sierra location. Complementing this vision are efforts to incorporate innovative energy-saving elements within the property and focus on addressing the region’s most pressing issues including transportation, workforce housing, and an unprecedented program to support sustainable tourism. Watch progress unfold through RevitalizeTahoeBiltmore. com as the owners rejuvenate this North Shore corridor with a four-season destination that honors its past, protects its sensitive surroundings, and has the heart and soul of its community in mind.
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PARASOL TAHOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Celebrates 25 Years
By Natalie Parrish
IT STARTED OVER A CUP OF COFFEE — well, that’s the rumor
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anyway. Some have said that Warren Trepp was the visionary, Carla Hanson was the heart. We can confirm that both of Parasol’s founders were passionate philanthropists who brainstormed an idea and combined their unique talents. With the assemblage of community members, they brought Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation to life 25 years ago in Tahoe. The first US community foundation was set up in 1914 as a way to manage permanent funds for charity-minded citizens and to deliver meaningful grants on their behalf. Today, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is one of over 750 community foundations in the US supporting nonprofit organizations through leadership and partnership, and an avenue for philanthropists to influence community enhancement. Since its inception, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has awarded $91 Million in grants. It serves a variety of roles that allow donors to connect to causes they care about by: • Supporting nonprofits through grantmaking, education, and resources. • Partnering with donors in creating charitable funds that meet their specific needs and interests, and that protect their intent and legacy. • Participating in community leadership throughout the Tahoe basin with collaboration and connection of ideas and resources. Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation focuses on serving the community and nonprofit organizations making a difference through grantmaking focused on five program areas: Social well-being resources and programs; arts and culture; education and mentorship opportunities; environmental sustainability, education, and stewardship; and community engagement through strategic partnerships, civic initiatives, and faith-based causes. The Community Foundation has been a catalyst of leadership development and collaboration. For 15 years, Parasol set incredible standards through the creation and underwriting of its model AmeriCorps program. In 2002, they opened the Donald W. Reynolds Community Nonprofit Center, providing grant supported resident office space, as well as meeting, event, and storage space to nonprofit organizations. And always evolving, the Community Foundation keeps its finger on the pulse of the community by staying involved in issues to protect our future, such as wildfire prevention, housing, and economic sustainability. “The Community Foundation helps people who want to be charitable make a difference,” says Claudia Andersen, Parasol’s CEO. “We focus on rescue and relief during crisis, as well as long-term philanthropic development.” Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is built on the strength of donors who deeply care about their community - because every community needs a strong foundation. Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to cultivating community philanthropy and supporting the people and places of Tahoe. For more information on Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, visit: parasol.org
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Pet Safety
Summer is fast approaching and Pet Network is here to help make this your best summer yet! Here are a few tips to keep your pet safe this summer.
At home Shade- Make sure animals have
access to shade when they are outside. Water- Always keep water available for your pet- ice cubes in the bowl are a refreshing treat! Lawn chemicals- Keep dogs off of lawns that have been chemically treated or fertilized for 24 hours (or according to package instructions). Toxin exposure- Keep animals and away from toxic plants and from ingesting organic material like mulch and mushrooms .
At the lake Life jacket- Life jackets are important to keep your dog safe in the water, especially since some dogs enjoy swimming so much they will stay in the water past the point of exhaustion. Raw paw pads- Not only can sand get too hot and burn a dog’s paw pads, it is also very rough and can cause abrasions. Routinely check your dog’s paw pads throughout your beach outing for raw pads.
Fresh water- Even if you are near a body of water don’t forget to bring fresh, clean drinking water for your animal. Sunscreen- Animals can get sunburned just like humans especially those with short or light-colored fur. Make sure you use pet-specific sunscreen as common human sunscreen can be toxic to animals.
On a hike Start slow- Slowly increase the length and difficulty of hikes you and your animal take, especially if they were less active during the winter months . Water- Offer water often (15-30 minutes depending on temperature and difficulty) and bring enough for both you and your pet. For a usual day hike, a large dog will need approximately 3 liters of water. Foxtails- Check your animal after every hike for foxtails. These are grass seeds that like to get lodged in animals’ fur especially around the paws and in the ears. Pet Network Humane Society is North Lake Tahoe’s foremost animal rescue group. Our mission is to provide pets with loving homes, and help their owners make the most of their time together. Come visit your local humane society and see what all the buzz is about!
We wish you an incredible summer! IVCBA.ORG
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Hip arthritis can cause permanent hip joint changes. Severe hip arthritis pain can become steady and not go away. You may not be able to continue your daily activities.
What can I do for my hip arthritis?
If you think you have hip arthritis, you should see an orthopedic doctor to discuss your treatment options. Your doctor may recommend hip replacement surgery to lessen your pain and help you get back to normal daily living.
What is hip replacement surgery?
Is Hip Pain
Keeping You Down? By Robert Rupp, MD WHEN MEDICATIONS and other
treatments don’t help your hip pain, you may have hip arthritis, and surgery to replace the hip joint may be the answer. An orthopedic surgeon who has experience with hip arthritis will understand your frustration with the pain and be able to help you get back to living your daily life.
What is hip arthritis?
Hip arthritis is an inflammation of the hip joint. Your hip is a ball in a socket. When you move your hip, the ball turns in the socket. When the natural cushion between the ball and socket wears away, you are left with bone on bone. As the bones move together, the pain begins. Your body cannot repair bone-on-bone pain or replace the lost cushion between the bones.
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The procedure is called anterior hip replacement. The orthopedic surgeon will remove your worn-out hip joint and replace it with a new joint made of metal and plastic. Anterior hip replacement surgery is different from the original hip replacement procedure. It offers many advantages: • It is minimally invasive. The incision is smaller, and thinner needles are used during the surgery. • The surgeon will not cut any muscles. • The surgery is performed from the front of the body, not the backside of the hip. This approach better protects the hip joint. • Your stay in the hospital will be shorter. • You will have less pain after the surgery. • You will feel more balanced when you stand up. • You will have fewer restrictions after surgery, and you’ll be walking sooner. You may be hesitant about having hip surgery. Take time to have a discussion with an orthopedic surgeon who can address your concerns. There are options to help you manage hip arthritis pain.
Robert Rupp, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Incline Village. He specializes in advanced techniques for shoulder, knee, and hip pain. For a consultation, call (775) 580-7600.
Balancing TOURISM & LIVABILITY AS YOUR WASHOE COUNTY COMMISSIONER, I am proud to serve Incline Village and Crystal Bay and be a steward of Lake Tahoe as a representative on Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), and Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (NTCD). Maintaining the balance of conservation and sustainability, local livability, and tourism can be challenging, however I have spearheaded several initiatives to support these priorities. It is no secret that finding workforce housing for working Incline Village and Crystal Bay families is at a crisis level. The continued prosperity of the area relies not only the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, but also the people who make these communities thrive through essential service industries, government positions. I have advocated for $100,000 in the FY22/23 County Budget to begin phase two of Washoe Tahoe Housing Action Plan with the Tahoe Prosperity Center and in collaboration with the generous donations of the Parasol Foundation and IVCBA. Our goal is to have some housing policies for the County Commission to review at the end of this year. We will be engaging the community on the process so please stay tuned for community input opportunities. To balance tourism and livability, I supported TRPA on a study to create future policies and initiatives for sustainable recreation and tourism in the region. The Stewardship Tahoe Core Team will be presenting to the Board of County Commissioners on June 21 on the expected goals and objectives of the project. Washoe County has engaged in a traffic and parking study in Incline Village and Crystal Bay with Parametrix. They have begun the study and will be utilizing the Incline Village/ Crystal Bay Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) for regular community input. They will finish the study with an in-person transportation summit in the fall. Beyond the financial aspect of identifying a roadmap to a sustainable community long-term, IVGID, Washoe County and IVCBA have been working on identifying and investing in the “heart” of the community by becoming an official Nevada Main Street community. The TTD has begun the process for evaluating the old elementary school (OES) and other locations in the Incline Village/Crystal Bay community for a potential transit hub. The Incline Village Mobility Hub Committee will be meeting every 4th Monday of the month in Incline Village. I hope you can join to give input on the process, mobility hub options, and potential locations.
www.WashoeCounty.gov
CAB ZOOM meetings https://www.washoecounty.gov/CABS/IVCB_CAB/index.php for each month’s agenda and zoom link.
TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED with Washoe County,
I invite you to attend the virtual CAB meetings, taking place the first Monday of the month via Zoom. Additionally, I am proud to share that we are launching the inaugural Washoe County Leadership Academy this September. Participants in this exclusive 8-month long leadership program will learn the innerworkings of Washoe County and so much more. Visit the Washoe County website for more information on any of these programs. IVCBA.ORG
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THE LAKE TAHOE WILDFIRE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN is officially underway, and the theme this year is “Tahoe Wildfire Ready.” This annual campaign runs from May through October and emphasizes the importance of wildfire preparedness and prevention. As we enter a third year of drought in both California and Nevada, it is imperative that we all take responsibility, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI). Living in a wildfire-prone area such as Lake Tahoe, and as we were reminded last summer with the Caldor Fire, we all know we need to take extra measures to live safely. There are many ways to prepare communities and properties for wildfire, including creating and maintaining adequate defensible space and hardening homes through altering or replacing the construction components. Maintaining defensible space is an ongoing activity. Each spring, re-evaluate and implement the necessary recommendations below: • Within the first 5 feet of the house — routinely remove all dead vegetation, including shrubs, fallen branches, grass, weeds and flowers, as well as dead or dying standing trees or recently fallen trees. • From 5 to 30 feet of the house, remove every spring. Needles and leaves that fall after the removal period can accumulate on the ground if they do not create a fire hazard. LIVE.WORK.PLAY.
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Take advantage of our FREE Defensible Space and Chipping services starting May 9, 2022. To sign up visit www.nltfpd.org. Please note the following guidelines when requesting chipping service: • Piles must be curbside and easily accessible. • The branch diameter cannot exceed 6 inches.
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HELPFUL CONTACTS Sierra Avalanche Center (530) 587-3558, ext. 257 NV Roads 877-NV-ROADS (688-6237) CAL TRANS (800) 427-7623 Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) (775) 832-1203 Public Utilities n Washoe County Sheriff’s (775) 832-4110 Office (WCSO) n North Lake Tahoe Fire (775) 831-0351 Protection District (NLTFPD) n Southwest Gas (877) 860-6020
Chips will be left on-site and can be spread around the property for landscaping or erosion control, but not within five feet of a structure. If you choose to spread the chips within 30 feet of a structure, ensure that mulch beds are separated by noncombustible areas, such as dirt, rock, or pathways. Also, ensure that mulched areas do not contain highly flammable vegetation. Waste Management is offering their Curbside Yard Debris Recycling Program, collection occurs on your regular service day May 2 through July 22, and October 3 through October 28, 2022. Yard waste left curbside outside of this timeframe is trash and should be disposed of accordingly. Ninety-six (96) yard debris collection stickers were mailed in late April to the billing address of residential accounts in Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
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Also, remember to stay informed and sign up for emergency alert notifications. In Washoe County, register for CODE RED emergency alert notifications. It is up to each of us to be prepared before an emergency occurs. Make an emergency plan and assemble a kit. Also, consider taking a home inventory of all items in your household. In addition to CODE RED notifications, you may also be notified by the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Tune in to KKOH-AM780 on your radio, as this is the primary relay station for northern Nevada. Other emergency notification systems include the news media and local emergency officials conducting doorto-door notifications.
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Tahoe Forest Hospital System Incline Village Community Hospital LOUIS J. WARD, MHA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/ ADMINISTRATOR IVCH
By Meghan Ochs
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so do the health care needs of our community. Tahoe Forest Hospital System, which includes our own Incline Village Community Hospital, IVCH, is adapting to a challenging and evolving marketplace. Tahoe Forest management, staff, volunteers and even community members and patients are working together to ensure that Tahoe Forest, at each of its locations, can fulfill the priorities and needs of all residents in Tahoe as well as the smaller rural communities nearby. Over the last six years, The Tahoe Forest Health System has grown tremendously, in fact, it has more than doubled in size. Throughout its network, Tahoe Forest has added Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. In total, Tahoe Forest now has over 160 health care providers as well as a largely new management team. Among the new leadership is Chief Nursing Officer, Jan Iida, and Chief Operating Officer and Administrator for Incline Village Community Hospital, Louis Ward, who was interviewed for this article. Beyond staff, facilities and beds, medical specialties have also LIVE.WORK.PLAY.
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grown. With this growth has come an even higher standard of care. The governing board’s vision is to be the best mountain healthcare system in the nation. All of this is relevant because the national medical landscape is ripe for change, and as a critical access hospital, Tahoe Forest serves a key role in the larger system. The Tahoe Forest Healthcare system is a licensed critical access hospital. This is defined as a healthcare system that operates in a rural area and offers services to patients who might otherwise have a hard time accessing care. Given their geographic locations, critical access hospitals face a number of challenges that urban hospitals do not often encounter. Typically, in rural communities, the health insurance landscape is more varied between those who are insured and a larger number of residents who are not. Due to this, a higher percentage of patients often need financial assistance. High proportions of patients travel from long distances, and this poses a challenge for providers in terms of regular engagement and preventative medicine programs. Fewer specialties and smaller staff often make certain healthcare challenges hard to treat. Things that challenge city hospitals such as drinking, drug use, and addiction, also
plague smaller rural hospitals but in larger proportions. From an overhead perspective not directly related to care costs, smaller, rural hospitals typically face obstacles such as extreme weather, atypical building codes and smaller workforces to pull from for staffing. In the past, many of these things have been true of Incline and have historically helped contribute to healthcare challenges in our town. As Harry Weis, President and CEO of Tahoe Forest Hospital System explained, one-third of hospitals system similar to the Tahoe Forest System are at risk of closing due to financial distress. Critical access hospitals offer similar if not the same services, hours and specialties as urban health care environments, but typically receive lower reimbursement rates despite similar overhead costs. Weis and his team have taken a lot of preventive measures to ensure that they are not at financial risk and can continue to serve the communities in which they also live. Integration into the community through schools, outreach programs and a number of partnerships that keep health at the forefront of residents’ minds are a part of these measures. This incorporation into the community is seen almost daily in Incline Village. Lines are often blurred between community members and healthcare providers as they are also residents and regularly socialize, work and cross paths with their patients. This seamless integration into residents’ lives makes initiatives like the Wellness Program even easier to integrate. The Wellness Program is a perfect example of this proactive community-based approach to help patients think of health in a multifaceted way focusing on diet, exercise, motivation, mental health and long-term health care planning. The Wellness Program, as well as the way the entire Tahoe Forest system is run, is based on the idea that the future of healthcare is an Outpatient system, rather than an Inpatient one. The number of ER visits, typically an expensive method of health care delivery, have increased greatly in Incline due only to community growth. Within the entire system, ER visits have remained flat for the last ten years due to a preventive community-based approach. Tahoe Forest wishes to have more consistent and less emergent interactions with patients in the
system rather than infrequent high emergent visits. This line of thinking can be seen in the new specialties now offered at the IVCH Health Clinic, seven in total. The concept of regular contact between patient and provider, based on a holistic healthcare approach, is better not just for individual patients but also for the system and our community at large. While critical access hospitals like our own IVCH do face unique challenges, they also have exceptional buy in from community members and staff, all of whom also double as patients and beneficiaries of the local health care system. “One can only wish to get so lucky as to have such a talented and dedicated staff in this community, as well as our volunteers,” noted Louis Ward. Ward explained how recruiting staff to meet demand has not been a challenge as people really seem to want to be in Incline. IVCH also has numerous volunteers who have logged hundreds, if not thousands, of hours helping around the hospital campus. Additionally, the IVCH’s new ER, finished in 2008, was largely possible because of community donations and volunteers. This type of investment from residents it not typical in a more urban setting where the healthcare system and its workers are not as interwoven into the daily fabric of the community. This experience makes outreach programs far more effective which in turn can improve healthcare outcomes and also keep costs down. As Incline and the greater Tahoe region continue to grow, Tahoe Forest is expecting and preparing for additional growth. As this happens, Incline’s community hospital will likely expand. Upper management is cognizant of the community culture and the mutual respect between the healthcare provider and their patients in this small town. Maintaining this connected and caring culture is at the forefront of the new COO’s mind as he looks to the future, “As we grow and change, we are leaning in on staff that have been here a long time to set the trends and outlook. We are being very purposeful around our mindset about community healthcare and what it actually means.” He continued, “Our patients are not a number to us. We have relationships with them, and we know them directly. They work in our kid’s schools; we see them about town. Those kind of things lends itself to a healthcare experience that the patient can be confident in.” The belief in the importance and necessity of great healthcare for all, with a focus on evolving community needs, is why Tahoe Forest exists. It is at the forefront of every management team’s decision. “Every human at some point will experience great pain and discomfort. We do not realize how important healthcare is until you need it,” said Harry Weis. “Outside of our families, timely access to great healthcare is the most important thing in life.” Residents of Incline Village, Truckee and surrounding areas are lucky to have a healthcare provider and system as adaptable, personal and caring as Tahoe Forest. IVCBA.ORG
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Drone SkyShow Replaces Pyrotechnic Fireworks at 2022 Independence Day Celebrations in Incline Village, Crystal Bay Change prioritizes environmental stewardship with innovative and family-friendly way to celebrate the Fourth of July INCLINE VILLAGE CRYSTAL BAY will debut a new
way to celebrate the 4th of July this year, with a drone ‘SkyShow’ lighting up the night sky instead of pyrotechnic fireworks. The decision was made in consideration of fire and environmental risks posed by a pyrotechnic fireworks display, shifting a longstanding tradition with an innovative new approach. The celebration, dubbed the ‘Incline Village Crystal Bay July 4th SkyShow,’ is a joint effort between Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau (IVCBVB), the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), the Incline Village Crystal Bay Community & Business Association (IVCBA), the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and the Parasol Foundation. “We are excited to provide a fun, safe and responsible way to celebrate Independence Day this year through our drone SkyShow,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of IVCBVB. “We continue to work closely and collaboratively with local businesses and community stakeholders to identify opportunities that enhance the quality of life for guests and residents – from enhanced transportation
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programs to sustainable friendly events – and together, we determined that a drone show better aligns with our focus on environmental stewardship for the region.” The Incline Village Crystal Bay July 4th SkyShow is part of a larger Local Heroes 4th of July celebration that will include a traditional parade in addition to two drone ‘SkyShow’ performances. “Celebrating the birth of our nation is a long-held tradition and one we consider with great pride. Our collective view is that the time is now to move away from throwing lit objects into the sky and adopting a new, responsible way to celebrate this important holiday,” added Chapman. “Having previewed the capabilities of our SkyShow partner Verge Aero, we are confident that the SkyShow will deliver a great viewing experience while avoiding the negative impacts associated with traditional pyrotechnic fireworks.”
More information can be found at: www.ivcbskyshow.org
Shahri Masters grew up at Lake Tahoe, staying on for the beauty, the lifestyle, and the people. As a third-generation real estate broker, she followed the family path of real estate and construction. Shahri will bring to you a historical perspective as well as in-depth knowledge of the area, of TRPA and development, and of course –The Real Estate Market.
Helping buyers, Shahri Masters 775-831-8888 sellers, builders, masters@inclineliving.com and investors www.inclineliving.com since 1988. NV LIC. #B1870
The Tahoe Biltmore and most of Crystal Bay have remained unimproved for decades. It’s time to bring a long-awaited revitalization to the community. RevitalizeTahoeBiltmore.com is the primary source for up-to-date information on the Tahoe Biltmore project. Check-in as the website evolves with key details about the project. Sign-up for email updates and follow us on social. RevitalizeTahoeBiltmore.com Instagram.com/revitalizetahoebiltmore | Facebook.com/revitalizetahoebiltmore
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INCLINE PIONEER Mary Louise “Bill” Dewhurst ON JANUARY 18, 2022 we lost Incline’s 62-year resident, Bill Dewhurst, one of our last remaining pioneers and one of the more interesting women to have graced Tahoe’s shores. IN OCTOBER 2011, Chuck Greene and I were documenting life experiences of our community’s founders for the IVCB Historical Society, and had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill on the patio of her home of six decades at 911 Lakeshore Boulevard. Bill’s parents had moved from Washington State in 1916 to become caretakers at the I.W. Hellman Estate, which passed in 1920 to Hellman’s daughter Florence Ehrman, and later became Sugar Pine Point State Park. Bill was blessed to grow up with her two older sisters, Agnes and Alice, on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Our first question to Bill was one she had answered often. Why was she named Bill? Bill spoke with a twinkle in her eye as she reminisced. ...my dad always wanted a boy. When it came time for my mom to give birth, she had to go to Sacramento. It was January, and they phoned my dad and said, “You’ve got your baby boy!” He was so happy that he took his snowshoes and went to the neighbors miles away and passed out cigars. They couldn’t correct the mistake because the power and phone had gone out in a storm. So for quite a while he thought he had a boy. When LIVE.WORK.PLAY.
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my mom came back, he met her in Tahoe City by boat. She said he looked down at this little red thing and said, “Hello Bill.” So, I just go by Bill. Mrs. Ehrman was partial to Bill and her sisters, spoiled them with new outfits from I. Magnin, and paid for their college tuition, which allowed Bill to attend UC Berkeley where she majored in botany and met her husband Norman “Dewey” Dewhurst. He was a senior and I a junior, and we met at his (residence) house. He graduated with a job as a flight engineer with Pan American Airlines. I asked if he’d like to come up and meet my parents, and he said, “I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe.” So he came up, and here was this beautiful lake with a boat … and he said, “What do you have to do to live at Tahoe?” I took him to meet my high school teacher (and) she was quite impressed with him. She told him, “If you go back and get a teaching credential, I’ll give you a job.” So he did and got the job teaching in the little school (Tahoe Lake School) I had attended. After marriage in 1943, Dewey and Bill lived on the west shore before moving to a home they built on Lakeshore Boulevard.
In 1956, my husband noticed there was a house going up, and he went down and spoke to the man who said, “Oh yes, they’ve opened ten lots here—Whittell has—and I think there’s some left.” This was lot number ten. So, we negotiated with Mr. Whittell. The lot was $10,000, and we got $5,000 from Dewey’s parents and went to the bank in Truckee to get a loan. The banker said, “What kind of a house does it have on it?” Dewey said, “It doesn’t have a house, it’s just the land.” And the banker said, “That’s a terrible investment. We would never loan money for something like that!” I’ve often wished we could go back and say, “Ha! Ha!” And then Mr. Whittell said, “Your house has to cost at least $10,000, and please, I’m asking you, don’t shoot it forward, try to build it back a little bit,” which we did. Whittell liked to have people over to drink and gamble. I think he must have been a very nice man even though he was a rich playboy. So it was closer to 1960, and our house still wasn’t done. We were pretty much building it ourselves, and now I’m very attached to it. [Dewey] loved boating. Our big adventure was when we bought a sailboat in San Francisco, a 23-foot sailboat— and we sailed to Hawaii...it was June. There was no GPS or radio, and we didn’t have a motor. Dewey navigated with the sun and a sextant. It took us 29 days. We could see Hilo but we were becalmed. A boat came by and asked us if we wanted a tow, but my husband said, “No, I’ll wait for the wind. I want to be able to say I sailed the whole way over!” I took my accordion and for entertainment I played, and they tried to guess what song it was. I wasn’t very good.” [While in Incline] we hiked. We weren’t very good skiers, but we had a friend who would take us up the Mt. Rose Road and we’d ski down. We’d come out where the ski hill is now. And we did a lot of Jeep rides. We’d go riding up above Spooner Lake. I’d find arrowheads up there. Another thing we’d do is go watch the hydroplane races at Chambers Lodge—now called Chambers Landing. Dave Chambers was a good friend of my father’s and had an obsession about fires, and he also drank quite a bit. He got his own fire truck, but since he drank a lot he wasn’t allowed to drive it on the highway. One time there was a fire on the Ehrman property. My dad called Dave and said, “Dave, we’ve got a fire down here, can you help?” And Dave said, “Don’t put it out till I get there!” He was such a nut.
Bill Dewhurst’s transcribed interview with “the rest of her stories,” plus a video made at the time, are in the archives that the IVCB Historical Society transferred to the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society in 2016. This and all the other oral histories of IVCB’s colorful characters will be available when Thunderbird completes its forthcoming museum in Incline Village.
Richard Miner PAST PRESIDENT, INCLINE VILLAGE & CRYSTAL BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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