Tahoe Donner News - August 2014 by Tahoe Donner Association

AUGUST 2014

ROGER BURNS/TAHOE DONNER

FEATURES

Searching for Singletrack Mountain biking in Tahoe Donner Playability Notes Tahoe Donner Golf Course

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message New board president, Jim Stang

TAKE NOTE

Breast Cancer Awareness Golf crew pretty in pink

Get Published Tahoe Donner photo contest

Truckee Thursdays Catch the free shuttle

10 Chipping

With head golf pro, Rob Weizer

Book Your Private Ski Hill At Tahoe Donner Downhill

Food and Beverage Specials Throughout Tahoe Donner

Eat + Drink = Happy Don’t worry, be hoppy

Architectural Standards Office Fence requirements

Memorial Golf Tournament Honoring George Tibi

Taking Care of Business Board meeting minutes

New Donner Visitor Center Celebrate our pioneer heritage

Truckee Vegetation Maintenance program

Monthly Calendar August events Let’s Get Together Summer is here! Covenants Article Fire safety

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VOL. 15, NO. 8

WELCOME

AUGUST 2014

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Alyson Stetz Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Jenny Kendrick

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Jim Stang, jcstang@sbcglobal.net

Vice President

Tom Johns, btjtd@aol.com

Treasurer

Steve Miller, stephen.m.miller@wellsfargoadvisors.com

Secretary

Ron Wulff, rwulff@sbcglobal.net

Director

Courtney Murrell, 2courtneymurrell@gmail.com

Board of Directors

board@tahoedonner.com

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Summer is upon us and it looks like it is a busy one. Based on the traffic backups on Northwoods, numerous members and guests are taking full advantage of our many amenities. Please enjoy your time at Tahoe Donner, however, while doing so, be extremely careful this summer with fire. Remember, the threat of wildfire is particularly high this fire season due to record drought conditions and above normal temperatures. Caution should be used with outdoor fire pits (must have a wire mesh screen; see page 27) and barbecues. Additionally, the single best step to reduce fire risk and damage that any homeowner can take, most firefighters agree, is to maintain your “defensible space” — the 100-foot zone around structures that is free of brush, grass and leaves to prevent or slow the spread of fire. Additionally, Tahoe Donner requires that the area within 100 feet of all property lines be addressed for fuel reduction. If you have any concerns or questions about your defensible space, contact the Tahoe Donner Forestry Department or visit our covenants page at tahoedonner.com/ covenants. As many of you know, the association recently concluded the annual meeting with the election of two board members. Ron Wulff returns after a brief hiatus and Steve Miller was re-elected to a second term. My thanks go out to Dick Gander for his dedication and good service to the association as the outgoing board member. I also wish to thank Tom

Johns for his services as president. I will keep my first presidential message brief. Financially we are making good headway at catching up following a dismal winter. The results of July and August will be very important in replenishing our operating fund. Staff is to be commended for their sacrifices and their continued effort to contain expenses while maintaining high levels of service. As for the Summer Concert on the Green, 2,500 members, guests, and visitors enjoyed the Super Diamond show. It was an outstanding success in many ways. For the remainder of the year, I will keep you informed as to the progress of the new Cross Country and Equestrian facility. The old structure was razed in less than eight hours. The site was graded and about 170 two-foot diameter, twelve-foot deep holes were drilled and filled with crushed stone. Last month, concrete was poured for the foundation. In July, I inspected our contractor’s fabrication facility in Carson City. Our lumber is on site and wall units are being assembled. Steel fabrication is out to subcontractors and when the concrete hardens these assemblies will be trucked to the site and erected. Just a bit of trivia: the bill of materials for the project consists of around 10,000 line items. Please enjoy the rest of the summer and, again, please be very careful with fire.

JIM STANG | BOARD PRESIDENT

August

FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 15

FOR ADDITIONAL AUGUST EVENTS AND INFORMATION SEE

Wibit Aqua Challenge

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 12

Check out the obstacle course set up in the Trout Creek Recreation pool, from 5-7 p.m. See page 12.

Want to know what’s going on in Tahoe Donner? Pick up a Weekly Activity Guide at any amenity or download today at tahoedonner.com (see “quick links”).

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUG. 9 & 10

RECREATION

ARCHERY RANGE is open daily but closed during clinic times.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily 530-582-9646

NEW! ARCHERY EQUIPMENT RENTALS FOR $5 PER HOUR! Private Archery Lessons are $25 per hour (includes equipment). Reservations must be made in advance by calling 530-582-9646. Private lessons will not be held during regular clinic times.

STRAVA COMPETITION Use your iPhone, Android, or Garmin device to compare your times to others who have ridden the same trails.

and Sunday evenings at Northwoods TENNIS CENTER MISCELLANEOUS Pool from 5 – 7:30 p.m. RECREATION shoes are required to play; BIKEWORKS TennisINFORMATION COST: MEMBERS $130; IMPORTANT BIKEWORKS EVENTS UPCOMING GUESTS $150 rentals are available. Demo our

UPCOMING EVENTS

GUIDED RIDES Guided rides are available starting at $10 per person.

7:30 a.m. – Dusk, daily 530-587-9474

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rec Hut: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily rackets for free! Reservations may 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily 530-582-9646 be made in person when open or by530-582-9694 Waterpalooza! MARK YOUR CALENDARS 530-582-9694 OUR SWIM STICKER DAILY phone prior to 7 a.m. Our water fun-filled event! Aug. 9-10. Waterpalooza! PROGRAM allows children JULY 4 FRIDAY, Temporarily located at the Downhill (See cover) CLINICS AND FITNESS Temporarily located at the Downhill RENTAL Cleveland Golf Short Game Clinic fun-filled event! Aug. 9-10. 9 – 13 yrs. old to use the pool Our waterFLEET Ski Area in the rental shop location THE PROS: MEET 2 p.m. shop location MEMBER SERVICES OFFICE in the rental AreaJULY PARADE HOURS: SkiOF DAILY: 8 A .M. – 5 P.M. Cardboard Regatta: Aug.16, CLASSES FOURTH We have a full array of options for facilities without an adult present. Includes 90 minutes of instruction covering all of the short game secrets, from at 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA CA Truckee, ROAD Way, construct PASS will DONNER Snowpeak INSTRUCTOR team WHERE: 11603 Your at OUR From SEE Regatta. theme clinics and ladies Cardboard drill Fitting families, including annual the in kid’s bikes. FREE! Participate - 10 A.M.-12 P.M. TaylorMade Club representa chipping to pitching and putting to bunker play, July 12. The price of the clinic technical TIME: haveclinics willplay to cardio tennis and workouts! WEBSITE! to the buoy Swim our boat launch the Club from BIOS ON OUR to race that on July 25 weand tapeabout a boat out of cardboard and ductAsk YOUR CALENDARS: COST: g! FREE UPCOMING EVENTS We’re excited to announce other fitness and club-fittin classes, - SUNDAY, see tahoedonner. is just $129, and you’ll receive a brand new Cleveland RTX wedge! Call 530day SATURDAYMARK - SUNDAY, SATURDAY feats of agility and speed. The driving range for a demo other our several by on followed be de will This back. and TaylorMa com/tennis/tennis-calendar for the tives from JULY 27Concert on the Green 587-9443 to sign up. JULY 26 - Summer 6 JULYceremony JULY 5 - awards will follow with a BBQ dinner and drinks availbeach clinic the or fitness on program of the day. CLINIC ARCHERY p.m. Y, N HUT a.m.-12 along to “Sweet Caroline” under the stars with Super Diamond - a Neil Rec Hut: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily SATURDAY - SUNDA CAMP Sing KIDS e Weed Walk: Aug. 2, 10 KIDS CAMP d Invasiv HUT 30 P.M. Build your boat in advance and bring it down to the beach by RECREATION WHERE: purchase. Watershe for able River 530-582-9646 Waterpalooza! Truckee $80 the 2027 COST: 530-582-9627 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily NOON; -Diamond 9 A.M. Donner’s annual Summer ConcertTIME: FRIDAY, JUNE 19 - JULY on the9 A.M. - NOON; COST: $80 Donner Trails and JULY P.M. tribute band - at Tahoe 12:30 UEST $9 A.M. AND 10TIME: events 530-582-9627 Tahoe Join the Friends of Tahoe here in TIME: 2 pm for display. The race starts at 3 pm. For more information on rules, walk SATURDAY, 530-587-9460 JUNE 28 weed Our water fun-filled event! July 19-20 and Aug. 9-10. (See reverse) invasive al $9 Green, GUEST scheduled for July 5. Tickets and more info online at tahoedonner.com COST: MEMBER $7, ARCHERY CAMP CLINIC FRIDAY, STRAVA COMPETITION JUNE 27 for an education KIDS 25 Warriors Council’s JULYWeed STRAVA COMPETITION FRIDAY, and cost, please contact the Beach Club Marina at 530-587-9460. sites, carpooling $80 25 multiple COST: JULY visit FRIDAY, HT: BURGERS, NOON; we’ll -9627 BRATWURST e, AND A.M. 9 530-582 WHERE: RECREATION HUT TIME: Use your iPhone, Android, or Garmin at the Clubhous iPhone, Android, or Garmin After meeting ns. Use your JULY Donner. TaylorMade Club Fitting WIBIT AQUA CHALLENGE 5your times to othSATURDAY, a variety of infestatio TENNIS CLINIC to seeBASH ARCHERY TIME: 10 A.M. AND 12:30 P.M. THURSDAY, JUNE othto times your compare 26 to OR device Waterpalooza! distances CHALLENGE AQUA short p.m. WIBIT compare a.m.-12 to 10 device and walking Invasive Weed Walk: Aug. 2, What place, is aplace Wibit? to It’s an inflatable obstacle Y, JULY 18 HUT ODS RECREATION from We’re excited to announce that on July 25 we will have technical representaWHERE: FRIDA COST: MEMBER COMPETITION $7, GUEST $9 lunch provided STRAVA ers who have ridden the same trails. inflatable obtrailsevent! JulyWhat It’s an same CLINIC: the a wibit? 3 with P.M.;a ROUND isand FRIDAY, ROBIN: THE ON at 12 p.m. JUNE who have ridden 27 CONCERT ers Our SUMMER 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily water fun-filled Watershed course conclude 19-20 that River floats Aug. on Garmin the 9-10. surface (See Truckee and of reverse) the or the P.M. and 12:30 Trails a.m. AND Donner 10 A.M. 10 TIME: Join the Friends of Tahoe will begin at walk visit Please Use your iPhone, Android, 4 – 6 P.M.; (required) TheJoin tives from TaylorMade on our driving range for a demo day and club-fitting! AND, please POTLUCK: AQUA CHALLENGE COST: MEMBER stacle course that floats on the surface ride responsibly. water. 530-587-9460 SUPER the WIBIT FEATURING GREEN GUEST $9 all the details, and to RSVP BBQ $7,challenge! in Tahoe your times to othPlease ride responsibly. WATER KIDS CLUB to compare For inflatable ob6 P.M.; COST: FREE FOR TENdevice FAMILY MOVIE Council’s Weed Warriors for an educational invasive weed walk here NIGHT of the water. Join the challenge! by the Weed Warriors. What is a wibit? It’s an OUT) (SOLD DIAMOND the same trails ridden RIDES the surface NIS CLUB MEMBERS; $10 Drop-in Outdoor Movie Night TIME: 5 - 7 P.M.; COST: FREE GUIDED RIDES available TIME: 5 - 7 P.M., WHERE: TROUT bothonThursdays who have Me FOR GUIDEDDONNER ersDespicable 2 we’ll visit multiple sites, carpooling that floats Clubhouse, the at 17 course meeting After Donner. stacle JULY TAHOE WHERE: org. ly. NIGHT: TDTrails. Outdoor Movie Night MOVIE Daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. FAMILY THURSDAY, TAHOE DONNER MEMBERS; $16Guided rides are available starting at CREEK REC. ride responsib POOL Please all summer. the challenge! WHERE: NORTHWOODS The Late Show: August 8, come and enjoy a great movie and a beautiful atwalking short distances to see a variety of infestations. starting water. Join available rides are theFridays Guided DRIVING RANGE ofand night and place, to place 18 from FOR BEEZUS GUESTS 530-587-9462 AND FREE JULY person. per RAMONA daily Y, $10 – 9 p.m., p.m. The Late Show: August 8, come and enjoy a great movie and a beautiful night 7 a.m. FRIDA CLUBHOUSE; 8, 7:30 TIME:54--76P.M.; LY 19 P.M.;COST: FEE: MEMBER AT 5 P.M. OPEN under TIME: DOORS TIME: per person. $10 begins RIDESTIME: 6:30 P.M. the stars at the driving range. MONDAY r Movie Night: Aug. GUIDED Gates open-atFRIDAY, 7:30 p.m. and movie WHERE: NORTHWOODS Outdoo and a at 10 a.m. and conclude at 12 p.m. with a lunch provided begin will movie walk at The 530-587-9460 COST: great FREE $20, a GUEST $25 starting enjoy MONDAY, OUT! SOLD JUNE COST: and 30 under the stars at the driving range. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and movie begins RENTAL FLEET Guided rides are available PG or PG-13. Come WATER KIDS CLUB CLUBHOUSE atDRIVING 28 - AUG. 1 visit 8:30 p.m. Movies are rated PGJULY or PG-13. RENTAL FLEET ded.& PARKhave Free! Movie will be rated PARK: by the Weed Warriors. For all the details, and to RSVP (required), please Thursdays is recommen PRIVATE, of options for SEMI-PRIVATE, full array blanket We ONaTHE FRIDAY, JULY 4 P.M. at 8:30 p.m. Movie will be rated PG or PG-13. TIME: 6:30 $10 per person. ON HUT MONDAY - FRIDAY, Drop-in available both stars. A sweater or warm JULY 24 - RANGE We have a full array of options for AND TROUT CREEK beautiful night under the THURSDAY, GROUP SWIM TEAM: TIGER SHARKS LESSONS COST: FREE TDTrails.org. 2:30 P.M. SATURDAY, weather. Gates open at families, including bikes for kids and JUNE 28 and Fridays all summer. and FRIDAY, kids 21-25 inclement for JUNE bikes of 27 including families, FLEET case JULY in WATER POLO CAMP on LOT PARKING RENTAL Advanced registration 6-15. For ages For questions or information, please Available at a variety trail-a-bikes. GUEST $9 call 530-587-9400 25 of times/levels. ext. 0 or log on to JULY Showing is subject to cancellati FRIDAY, of options for S trail-a-bikes. TIME: 4 - 6 P.M. SHARK have a full array TIME: We 8:30 10 ARCHERY A.M.; TIGER WHERE: $25 CLINIC p.m. 8:30 Ask about TEAM: preferred. GUEST at our Tiny p.m. Tot clinics, Junior SWIM CLINIC tahoedonner.com. Scavenger Hunt: Aug. 17, 12 ARCHERY 26 begins and movie MEMBER SERVICES OFFICE HOURS: DAILY: 8 A .M. – 5 P.M. JULY bikes for kids and FEE: MEMBER $20, SATURDAY, WINDSURFING 7:30 p.m. including CLINIC registration NORTHWOODS POOL; CLUB COST: WATER families, KIDS TIME: 8:30 - 9:30 A.M.; DATES: WHERE: RECREATION HUT Tennis Camps, and Teen Tennis. For ages 6-15. Advanced fun a for us join to sure be so, If hunts? HUT treasure our RECREATION of fan WHERE: FREE! Are you a big MEMBER $100, GUEST $120 TIME: 2 - 3 P.M.; COST: $15 trail-a-bik both Thursdays MON.-FRI.; COST: MEMBER $50 5-7 p.m. TIME: 10es. A.M. AND 12:30 P.M. 30,available Drop-in 7:30 a.m. – Dusk, daily Remember, one ARCHERY CLINICr Concer NG RANGE preferred. P.M. t Series, Aug. TIME: DATES: of 4 to 5 participants. sum-10 A.M. AND 12:30 We welcome suggestions and comments as an opportunity to enhance our Summe daily GUEST $60; $12 p.m.,WEEK, COST: MEMBER $7, GUEST $9 7 a.m. – 9PER We welcome HUT scavenger hunt. Get your team together FRIDAY, JULY 18 summer. RECREATION the sounds of this . and Fridays TIME: 8:30 - 9:30 A.M.; 530-587-9474 enjoy e toall COST: MEMBER $7, GUEST $9 suggestions and comments as an opportunity to enhance our $50WHERE: to Northwoods Clubhous SWIM CAMP by P.M. invited PER DAY 530-587-9460 AND are12:30 DROP-IN A.M. TIME: 10 CKETS AS operations. Please provide feedback regarding your experience to our staff Guests MON.-FRI.; COST: MEMBER 6 P.M. food from Pizza on the 4or- purchase operations. Please provide must be over 18 years old. Space is limited so sign up 24 hours in advance TIME: MISCELLANEOUS feedback regarding your experience to our staff SUNDAY, WINDSURFING CLINIC JUNE $60; $12 COST: TIME: 8:30$7, - 10 A.M.; $9 a picnic WHERE: GUEST 530-582-9627 Bring FEE: Tennis MEMBER shoes areGUEST required to play; ER. $25 PER WEEK, GUEST29 ing artists. $20, ROCK CLIMBING WITH MEMBER members. mer’s contribut 530-587-9460. 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CLASSES TROUT CREEK TUESDAY, : DAILY: 8 WHERE: AT Thursdays E: 5 A.M. to enhance our operas an opportunity City. ES OFFICE HOURS COST: $40 from Tahoe 530-587-9400 EXT. 0 FOR MORE INFORMATION. both AND Drop-in available BEGINS Truckee River welcome suggestions and comments TRAINING We LEARN ABOUT UPCOMING R SERVIC $40 K COST: drill ladies EVENTS and operclinics 30 BBQ theme PROGRAMS. From our MEMBE JULY & CENTER ST 29 POTLUC JULY RECREATION RECREATION DAILY DAY, enhance PER CHILD to CONTE ty SWIM LESSON JULY 2 MONDAY as an opportuni 3:30 P.M.; DATES: provide Preregistration required. suggestions and commentsMEET to our staff WEDNESDAY, CRAWDAD FISHING all summer. your experience and Fridays and members. feedback regarding CREEK to cardio tennis and play clinics TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 TIME: THE PROS AREA; ations. Please FREE We-welcome WHERE: AT TROUT NEW FITNESS HOURS our staff members. TO FRIDAY (JULY 7-11); COST: 3 P.M. e to TOURS 11 A.M. TIME: SWIM TIME: 2 P.M.; COST: KAYAK CLINICS AND HISTORICAL BBQ your experienc SUMMER MEMBER FEE: FREE CONCERT SERIES P.M.; COST: TIME: 4 - 6 P.M.; other fitness classes, see tahoedonner. regarding TION CENTER SUNDAY, JULY 6 $120 RECREASAILING JUNIOR OUR MEMBER $100; GUEST INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM $30 ations. Please provide feedback TIME:SEE MEMBER $18, M OR CALL COST: 8 A.M.; S & EMILY TESSMER OOZA - 1:30 COST:TROUT TAYLORMADE CLUB FITTING TAHOEDONNER.CO VISIT A.M. $25 GUEST CLASSE $20, RPAL the 11:30 for BEN MARTIN com/tennis/tennis-calendar years TIME: CREEK REC. WATE POOL AREA; three TIME: 11 A.M. -FREE 2 P.M.; COST: ES$21 OR CALL GUEST clinics and ladies drill M BIOS ON OUR WEBSITE! ARCHERY CLINIC been a hit the last N UP From theme A FREE EVENT! Come on out to the driving range of the day. 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TIME: 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.; A.M. WHERE: TAHOE DONNER DRIVING RANGE AMENT the vary. 11:30 for r TOURN prices com/tennis/tennis-calenda COST: ATDAILY P.M., DAILY ride 10 A.M. – 5JULY OUTSIDE D 12:30 P.M. WHERE: FRIDAY, AUG. 1 NORTHWOODS POOL TIME: 6 A.M.; COST: $10 TENNIS 6 A.M. – 10 P.M., games and WEDNESDAY, 9 WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY; MARINA GRILL TIME: 11 P.M. – 3P.M. TIME: 5 P.M. $150 POOL clinic or fitness program of the day. CLUBHOUSE DAILY P.M., GUEST NORTHWOODS 5 – $7, GUEST $9 NONA.M. $15 10 MEMBERS; WOODS CLUB $125, NORTH MEMBER BOCCE BALL, HORSESHOES, WATER KIDS CLUB SWIM OPENS LAP JUNE 27 AND COST: FREE TIME: 6:30 – 8 P.M.; COST: FREE (12 TENNIS PROGRAM SAILING MEMBERS; CHILDREN – 5 P.M., DAILY JUNIOR - SUNDAY, JULY 20; BURGERS, BRATWURST 19 MONDAY, JUNE 10 A.M.FRIDAY, AND 30 BASH JULY DAY, VOLLEYBALL SAND HOUR: Thursdays AN’S SATUR both : LAP CHAIRM WHEN CREEK TROUT UNDER) $5 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. 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A free Tahoe Donner shuttle will run from Truckee High School to the Beach Club Marina and back to accommodate parking overflow during the holiday. Two shuttles will be running a loop between noon and midnight to accommodate guests who want to head to the Marina for the Fourth of July festivities and fireworks. See tahoedonner.com for more info.

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If NFL players can do it, so can the Tahoe Donner Golf Course Maintenance Crew! Golf staff members don pink shirts every Tuesday to join in the fight against breast cancer. Tahoe Donner Golf Course Superintendent Kevin Kuehne, back row second from left, came up with the idea to support breast cancer awareness after recently losing a close friend to the disease. The crew will wear the shirts Tuesdays throughout the summer and daily during the month of October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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SEARCHING FOR SINGLETRACK AT TAHOE DONNER BY JENNY KENDRICK

Eager to learn where the best singletrack for mountain biking was in Tahoe Donner, my husband and I met up with our mountain bike guide, Dave Walker, at Bikeworks, located at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Dave, who is also the ski school director in the winter, runs Tahoe Donner Bikeworks and knows the local trails like the back of his hand. Another Bikeworks employee, Kim, helped us with our equipment selection and we were outfitted with the latest full-suspension mountain bikes and helmets before we headed out. At the Bikeworks shop there is a fleet of new Giant rental bikes including Trance X 27.5-inch full suspension mountain bikes or the Talon 27.5-inch front suspension mountain bike. If you opt to bring your own bike, Bikeworks operates as a full service bike shop with experienced mechanics to tune up your bike and get it in tip-top shape before your ride. Once we were fully equipped, we headed out to hit the trails. We descended down from the Downhill Ski Area to the network of trails that branch off from where the Cross Country Ski Center is located in the winter, which is also the location of the Equestrian Center when it’s in operation during the summer. The trees and wildflowers beamed against the deep blue morning sky and Dave pointed out the mule ears distinguished by their soft fuzzy leaves and bright yellow flowers as we joined up with the first of many singletrack trails that we

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would ride. As we headed toward Euer Valley we started our climb up a trail called 3 Bridges, aptly named because you cross three bridges, though there is no water flowing under them during this time of year. As we approached Euer Valley, we hopped on Sundance and began a mellow and steady climb up to the Sundance Hut, enjoying sprawling panoramic views of the Sierra Crest with Castle Peak and the Euer Valley to our right. We continued on to Hasting’s Cutoff and made our way toward the new Mother Lode trail and were rewarded with the most stunning views of the Euer Valley and stopped to take in the postcard perfect view. After cutting along the ridgeline deeper into the wilderness, we arrived at the top of the fun part. We had climbed 1,050 feet with a peak elevation of approximately 7,089 feet – according to Strava, a mobile app that tracks your activity via GPS. That’s where we earned access to the flowy downhill combo of Mother Lode to Hidden Gem. This is where you can take a minute to lower your seat and then drop in. Mother Lode, a new singletrack

One of several hairpin turns on our first singletrack descent.

as of last summer, rewarded our efforts with its banked hairpin turns paired with smooth, fast wooded descents and the occasional jaw-dropping view of the expansive backcountry. Things got a little squirrely on the first few turns, but Dave pointed out some tips for improving my technique so I was able to tackle the switchbacks without hesitation. Minutes later, after descending 300 vertical feet, we regrouped with Dave at a dirt road and then descended another 300 vertical feet on the classic downhill singletrack, Hidden Gem. This trail was definitely more worn in, a little narrower and a little more technical, but also provided more of the same exhilaration. At the bottom of Hidden Gem, we arrived in Euer Valley at last and, feeling spent, we opted to head back out with a steady, gradual climb

Hit the trails at Tahoe Donner and take in the expansive views of the Sierra and Euer Valley.

We saved a little energy for the final climb back up to the Downhill Ski Area where we completed the ride and returned our gear. We patted ourselves on the back after enjoying a lovely, scenic, two-hour, ten-mile ride out on some of Tahoe Donner’s finest mountain biking trails. Mission accomplished! After we said goodbye to Dave and Kim at Bikeworks, we decide to refuel and treat ourselves to a quick (because convenience was key since we were famished) lunch from T-9 Grill at the golf course. We called in our order. I selected the Bay Shrimp and Butter Lettuce

via the dirt road versus heading up the singletrack. As we continued on, we were rewarded with a kaleidoscope of colors radiating from an assortment of wildflowers in full bloom. For those who want to explore Euer Valley – definitely worth the time and energy – you could make the loop around it before heading back up. The fun wasn’t over yet. There was still singletrack riding as we headed back out. We eventually returned to the 3 Bridges trail on the way down and enjoyed the mini dropoffs from the bridges as we headed back with speed.

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(Continued from p. 7) ous ride. My husband ordered the signature sandwich, The Mulligan, a selection designed to please the palate and placate a hunger earned after a day outdoors in the High Sierra. If you haven’t explored the trails of Tahoe Donner by mountain bike, it’s a great way to get out there and take in the amazing landscape and explore the pristine beauty easily accessed right in our backyard here at Tahoe Donner.

If You Go Check out the new rental fleet and take out one of the new Giant brand Trance X 27.5-inch full suspension mountain bikes or try a Talon 27.5-inch front suspension mountain bike. Giant rentals start at $10 per hour. There is also a full array of family options, including bikes for kids, trail-a-bikes and trailers for little ones. Road bikes, comfort bikes, hard tail mountain bikes, and BMX bikes are also available. Have a guide show you the best trails in Tahoe Donner. Group rides are just $10 per person for approximately two hours and open to all ability levels. Bikeworks offers an incredible experience for kids through Kids Camp, a two-day camp that runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Kids Camp is open to kids ages 10 to 18 who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. Cost is $80 per child. Visit TahoeDonner.com/bikeworks or call 530-582-9694 for more

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information or to make a reservation. Remember, Bikeworks is temporarily located up at the Downhill Ski Area for the summer.

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starting at 4:30 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes, with the last shuttle departing Trout Creek at 9:15 p.m. Shuttles from downtown returning to Trout Creek will begin at 4:45 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes, until 9:30 p.m. We will adhere to this schedule as best as possible, although unforeseen traffic issues may cause delays.

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CHIPPING BY ROB WEIZER, HEAD GOLF PRO

#1 Hopefully by now you’ve all had a chance to start working on your game and improving those scores! In the last article we talked about the importance of putting and some quick tips to help everyone. In this installment we’ll discuss chipping, the next phase of getting the ball “up and down” to help lower your handicap. No matter what the skill level of player, everyone can benefit from practicing his or her short game. Some players prefer using just one club out of their bag for chipping; I think it helps everyone to have several different clubs to create options in their ball flight around the green. Depending on the lie or the length of the shot, it’s important to choose the right club for the job. One of the keys to consistently chip better is

to first look at the overall shot before making a club selection. Ask yourself these questions: How long does the ball have to be in the air to reach the one-third point of the total shot? Does it have to go over a bunker, or is it just a bit of rough and then the green? These are key questions when determining which club to use for the shot. My suggestion would be to have at least two or three golf clubs that you’re comfortable with to provide for shot variance. For example, the three clubs that I use the most around the greens for chipping are a pitching wedge, a 54-degree wedge, and a 60-degree wedge. By using these clubs I have one shot that is low and rolls, one that lands and settles quickly, and a shot that is high and sits softly. While the club selection around the green varies depending on the circumstances, the technique remains the same: stance open to the target line, a little more weight on the forward foot, and the heel of the club slightly off the ground. Having your stance slightly open to the target line allows you to feel the club travel towards the target (photo #1). Always remember that in golf, alignment is twofold: one for the target line, and a parallel line for your body position. Also, weight distribution plays a critical role in hitting your chip cor-

#3 rectly. As you take your stance, distribute your weight slightly towards your front foot. This allows the club to make impact with a slightly downward angle, which helps ensure a more solid strike on the golf ball. Another key ingredient to successful chipping is the overall length of the stroke. I’m a very big believer in teaching my students that the stroke has to “match.” For example, if the golf club in the backswing goes just underneath your knee (photo #2), then the club should go forward to the same position in the downward or forward part of the swing (photo #3). Not only does this help with solid contact, but it also ensures that the golf club doesn’t slow down or decelerate into the golf ball. Remember that we’re working on a golf swing, not a golf hit. I hope that these tips help you with your chipping and your overall scoring! If you’d like some more individualized instruction, come on out for our short game clinic, every Monday at noon. The session covers short game fundamentals, including chipping, pitching, and putting (instructor’s choice). Or, check out one of our other daily clinics – covering all the basics and offered for any level. Each one-hour clinic is just $20 per student. Sign up in the pro shop or call us at 530-587-9443. See you out here!

ON THE COVER Chris and Christy Beck and their two daughters Kylee (12) and Maci (10) live in Tahoe Donner full time. They frequent the Beach Club Marina often with their two paddleboards and their kayak. A June birthday party at the marina has become a family tradition, along with summer evening BBQs with friends. The Beck family was attracted to Tahoe Donner for the many amenities. “We go to the pools, play tennis, hang out at the lake, go mountain biking and hiking, and I go to the gym every morning before work… everything I need is right here! I’ll never leave!” Christy says.

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Swim Camp Swim Camp is fun in the sun. Come to camp and improve your endurance and swim skills through a variety of games and drills. Participants must be 7 years or older and have completed equivalent of level 4 or higher. Younger swimmers will be considered based on swimming ability. DATES: MONDAY, AUG. 4 - FRIDAY, AUG. 8, TIME: 8:30 - 10 A.M. WHERE: TROUT CREEK REC CENTER COST: MEMBERS $100, GUESTS $120

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Kids Camps Kids Camps have expanded this year, and the camps will take place every weekend through Sept. 7. These two-day camps run from 9 a.m. to noon and are open to kids ages 10 to 18 who can ride a bike for an hour and a half at a time. We will focus on providing a fun, safe environment where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the trails of Tahoe Donner. Our guides have years of experience teaching kids to become better riders. Cost for the camp is $80 per child; rentals are available for a separate cost if needed. Contact us for reservations or questions at 530-582-9694.

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CARDBOARD REGATTA Head down to the Beach Club Marina for a chance to participate in the annual Cardboard Regatta, a long-standing Tahoe Donner tradition. Teams will construct boats out of cardboard and duct tape to race from the boat launch to the buoy and back. Boat building begins at 1 p.m. or build your boat in advance and bring it down to the beach by 2 p.m. for display; the race starts at 3 p.m. The boat must fit two people to paddle it, it must have sides, and competitors must only use cardboard and duct tape. Prizes will be awarded in different age groups. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to build a boat, then just come by and watch the hilarity of this event. The awards ceremony on the beach will follow. Prizes will be awarded in two age groups. For more information on rules, events, and cost, please contact the Beach Club Marina at 530-587-9460. DATE: SATURDAY, AUG. 16, COST: FREE TIME: BOATS ON DISPLAY AT 2 P.M., RACE STARTS AT 3 P.M.

Strava Competition For this summer, we have created new Strava segments on trails commonly ridden in Tahoe Donner. Strava is an independent website which allows users to compare their times on certain segments of roads or trails to others who have ridden that particular segment. We will have a season-long competition to see who can ride each segment the fastest. You can use any iPhone, Android or Garmin device. Remember to stay in control, share the trail, and ride responsibly. Call or stop by for more information.

SCAVENGER HUNT Are you a big fan of treasure hunts? If so, be sure to join us for our fun scavenger hunt. Get your team together of four to five people (remember, one participant must be over 18 years old). Space is limited; sign up by calling the Marina. DATE: SUNDAY, AUG. 17, TIME: 12 P.M., COST: FREE

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Historical Kayak Tours Explore Donner Lake by kayak. A guide will present information on the history of the lake and interesting facts about the surrounding area and its inhabitants. After an hour on the water, return to the Beach Club Marina where breakfast will be served on the deck. Reservations and prepayment required; tours are weather permitting. Sign up at tahoedonner.com/shop or by calling the Beach Club Marina. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Private tours are available for groups of four or more when scheduled at least a week in advance. Access fees apply. DATES: THROUGH AUG. 13 DAYS: TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

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Outdoor Movie Night: The Late Show Free! Movie will be rated PG or PG-13. Come and enjoy a great movie and a beautiful night under the stars. A sweater or warm blanket is recommended. Showing is subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather. DATE: FRIDAY, AUG. 8 WHERE: TAHOE DONNER DRIVING RANGE; TIMES: GATES OPEN 7:30 P.M.; MOVIE STARTS 8:30 P.M.

Waterpalooza Wait and see what we have in store this year! Come join the fun and don’t forget your swimsuit at Tahoe Donner’s Fourth Annual Waterpalooza! Our July event was a hit, and now Aug. 9-10 is your last chance for Waterpalooza this summer. Water-themed games, slides, obstacles and more will make for a splash of a day, and don’t miss the new Flume

Due to the popularity of our weekly archery clinics we are hosting a special archery tournament for all archery enthusiasts to show off their skills. Come in costume to help bring out your inner Katniss Everdeen from Hunger Games or channel Robin Hood or Princess Merida from the movie Brave. Tahoe Donner staff will be in costume to help set the mood. The tournament will be run as single elimination with the winner of each round advancing in winners brackets. Four different groups will compete based on age and gender: boys 7-14, boys 15 and older, girls 7-14 and girls 15 and older. Prizes will be awarded in each division as well as for most number of bullseyes and best costume. Contact the Rec Hut for more information at 530-582-9646. DATES: SATURDAY, AUG. 16

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Summer Concert Series Bring a blanket and picnic or enjoy food from Pizza on the Hill while listening to the sounds of this summer’s contributing artists. Please call the Recreation Hut at 530-582-9646 to find out who is playing! DATE: AUG. 30, TIME: 5 - 7 P.M.

FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Bingo Enjoy Monday night bingo on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse. Bring a blanket, enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill and play for fun prizes. DAYS: MONDAYS, TIME: 6:30-8 P.M., THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT. 1 WHERE: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE

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Invasive Weed Walk, Aug. 2 Join the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails and the Truckee River Watershed Council’s Weed Warriors for an educational invasive weed walk here in Tahoe Donner. After meeting at the Clubhouse, we’ll visit multiple sites, carpooling from place to place, and walking out short distances to see a variety of infestations. Stops will include sites on Hillside, Alder Creek, Wolfgang, and Pinnacle, as well as a number of common areas. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 12 p.m. with a lunch provided by the Weed Warriors. For all the details, and to RSVP (required), please visit TDTrails.org.

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(continued from p. 18) of September 19, 20 and 21. Please join us for some fun with the ghosts! Check out our website at td4wheelers.com and if you are interested in joining the club, send an email to td4wheelers@gmail.com.

Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club If you are a senior age 55 or over, a Tahoe Donner Alpine skier, and want to enjoy year-round sports and activities in a great social environment, the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club may be for you. The

club is active throughout the year with off-season activities including sponsored bike rides, kayak trips, tennis and golf tournaments, BBQs, catered and potluck dinners, and specialty parties. The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club also offers Tahoe Donner Alpine skiers terrific opportunities to ski at nearby resorts. Those who ski at an intermediate, advanced or expert level will enjoy the club’s activities. The ski club offers 26 ski day trips with reduced group rates at resorts around the Tahoe basin, including Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Northstar, Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl and Tahoe Donner as well as a two-day overnight trip to Heavenly and Kirkwood. Winter clinics throughout the season include skiing improvement, powder skiing and also racing, beginning with a three-day skills clinic in January. Please mark your calendar for Aug. 21 and come to our annual BBQ and membership drive. See tdski.com for more information or to download an application form.

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TOURNAMENTS August is a very exciting month for our men’s club tournaments. We have three! Our ever popular Father/Son, Junior/Senior tournament is on Saturday, Aug. 2. See the results at tdgolfclub.com. Next up is our NCGA Zone Championship Four Man Qualifier on Aug. 16. The Zone Qualifier is a four-man team competition with the best two net scores counted. The winners will compete in Carmel next spring. The following weekend is our club championship. The club championship is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24. We will have six flights plus the senior division. Saturday’s round is followed by food and beverage in the Grotto. Sunday’s round will be followed by dinner and awards, and a short business meeting (see below). The field is limited to the first 140 to sign up. Entry forms can be found at our website or on the bulletin board just outside the pro shop. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS The annual Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club (TDMGC) meeting will be held during the club championship tournament banquet on Sunday, Aug. 24, where we will conduct the election of new board members. We have several openings this year and would like to gather nominations for interested candidates (either yourself or someone you think would be a good candidate). Board members serve three-year terms with board meetings held once a month during late spring, summer, and early fall. The TDMGC board is responsible for organizing the NCGA and club tournaments, skins/team games on Wednesdays, and twelve-man team competitions as well as miscellaneous fun events like

Shelley McGinity, Lisa Foster, Leslie Hinton and Bettye Carmichael represented the Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club in Roseville last month, taking third place in the Sacramento team play qualifier. Congrats!

the Incline Village/Somerset Home and Away tournaments and the TD Cup. Board positions include: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, tournament chair, membership chair, communications chair, and handicap chair. Becoming a board member is a great way to get to know the club members, bond with your fellow board members, and provide a service to the golfing community. We have a long history of leaders who have volunteered their services for many years – let’s keep this tradition going. If you are interested, please contact our nominating committee: Pat Gemma (patgemma1@att.net), Bruce Watkins (bruce@watkinscentral.com), or Jim Dill (james.l.dill@wellsfargoadvisors.com), or any of the other board members. Visit our website at tdgolfclub.com to see a list of current board members. Coming up in September is the TDMGC Memorial Tournament, Sept. 28. This year we honor George Tibi, see page 28 for more details.

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TAHOE DONNER WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB The Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club (TDWGC) is enjoying another wonderful season of golf; the course is in fantastic shape and the weather is perfect. What better way to spend a summer day or a spectacular early evening than on the golf course? We currently have seven new active members who have discovered the world of TDWGC. They are attending the play days, enjoying the course, and having fun. Talk about fun. Glenda Bradley sunk an 84-yard chip in for a birdie on 13 during our first play day. And, last month Ingried Sigovich had a chip in on #2 and three birdies (#2, #4, #5). Way to go ladies. Members of the TDWGC are active members of Pacific Women’s Golf Association (PWGA). Last August in Tahoe Donner’s team play qualifier (two gal best ball) the team of Bettye Carmichael and Lisa Foster took first place and Leslie Williams and Shelley McGinity placed second. The four of them played at Morgan Creek in Roseville, Calif. on Tuesday July 7 and placed third in the Sacramento team play qualifier with a two best ball net of 122. Seven out of 19 teams move on to the PWGA team play two-day championship at Sevillano Links in Corning, Calif. on September 9 and 10. Good luck team! What a great way to start the 2014 season.

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DINING OPTIONS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

Open daily for lunch at 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. with our full lunch menu; open nightly for dinner at 5 p.m. with artisan-crafted cuisine and spirits. For more information, call 530587-9455 or to see our menus, visit tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

Full Lunch Menu offered through Sept. 1 Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Last day open with full lunch menu will be Sept. 1.

No Corkage Tuesdays Bring in a bottle of wine from home to

savor in the dining room and the corkage fee is waived on Tuesdays. Every other day of the week, bring in a bottle of wine and the corkage fee is waived when you purchase a bottle from our extensive wine list.

Happy Hour Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off small plates, soups and salads from 4-6 p.m., Sunday-Thursday. Happy Hour discounts valid in The Pub only.

Music on the Porch, Aug. 6 - Aug. 27 Enjoy the sounds of summer with Music on the Porch featuring live music by a different artist every Wednesday on The Porch from 6-9 p.m.

Golfer’s Early Bird Happy Hour* It’s back! Golfers and non-golfers alike can join us at The Lodge Pub for drink specials – perfect for relaxing on the deck after your round of golf. From Sunday through Thursday, 1 – 4 p.m., domestic beer (bottles) and Coors Light drafts are $3, local FiftyFifty seasonal drafts are $4, Alaskan Pale Ale drafts are $4, and house red and white wines in addition to well cocktails are just $4. * Offers listed are not valid during holiday periods and may not be combined with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

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A great way to quench your thirst after a day enjoying the outdoors! Get $3 Coors Light drafts, $4 seasonal draft beers, $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass at Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 5-6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3-5 p.m.

Friday Night Movie Night Order pizza from Pizza on The Hill and sit back and get cozy with the family while enjoying a movie on our big screen at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night takes place at 6:30 p.m. every Friday. Movies are rated G and PG.

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Not your typical snack bar! Read more about our exciting new menu offerings for these restaurants on the next page.

The Pub lunch starts Sept. 2 with the snack bar menu; check your emails or our website for updates.

HAVE YOU HAD A MULLIGAN RECENTLY? No, not for a poorly played shot on the golf course – we’re talking about our delicious new signature sandwich at the T-9 Grill! The Mulligan is a grilled ham and Fontina cheese sandwich with arugula, fresh sliced tomato, and basil mayo, served on toasted Truckee Sourdough Co. artisan bread. There’s a reason this has quickly become a new favorite — it satisfies the hunger you’ve worked up taking those “other” Mulligans on the golf course, and it’s delicious too! If you aren’t that hungry, T-9 Grill also offers smaller menu items. Chips and guacamole, plus our hummus tray with seasonal veggies and pita chips are perfect for sharing (or not!). Of course, beverages and a full bar are available too.

CHECK OUT THE NEW MENU ITEMS AT THE MARINA GRILL Speaking of new favorites, a must-try selection from the Marina Grill is our new Heirloom Tomato Caprese Panini. What’s not to love about summer’s best heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, house-made basil pesto and balsamic reduction combined into one delicious flavor explosion? There are also great grab-and-go salads, wraps, and on select days, try our Cuban special. Be sure to order our refreshing new frozen fruity rum drink, the TD Slushie. With weekend beach service, you don’t even have to lift a finger!

COOL OFF AT THE MARCO POLO GRILL A new menu item at the Marco Polo Grill this year is the Bay Shrimp and Butter Lettuce Salad, a refreshing and generously-portioned blend of avocado, button mushrooms, and toy box tomatoes, served with a tarragon Dijon vinaigrette. Try a hummus tray or chips and guacamole to satisfy the betweenmeal munchies. Beer, wine and cocktails are now available as well. THE MARCO POLO GRILL WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM 11:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.

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BOOK YOUR OWN PRIVATE SKI HILL! A ski day for your group is a perfect teambuilding event. Imagine getting out of the workplace and being surrounded by the beautiful natural surroundings of the High Sierra, while improving the effectiveness of your group and pushing your own individual performance to new levels. Made up of 40 percent beginner runs and 60 percent intermediate runs, our hill is great for beginner skiers, families and groups who are looking for a ski area that is personal and easy to get to while being surrounded by many other amenities. Complete corporate buyouts are available on Tuesdays this winter, as low as $75 per person. That’s right, the ski area belongs to your group for the day and the package includes tickets, lessons, rentals, BBQ and a race course. Group functions can take place on the outside deck, which has comfortable seating, picnic tables and fire pits, or inside our spacious lodge. We can create special events for your group, including a hilarious banana

split extravaganza, where your group creates an enormous 200-foot banana split! Lodging opportunities with special discounts and transportation options are also available. For the group menu, bookings and more information, send an email to

groupsales@tahoedonner.com. Tahoe Donner is the destination location in Truckee where traditions begin. With our many activities, events and amenities, we cater to groups. Give us a call at 530-582-9643 today to discuss options for your organization!

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PLAYABILITY BY KEVIN KUEHNE, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

olf course playability and pace of play have been popular topics recently among the golf course community here at Tahoe Donner. Both are closely related and equally important components to having an enjoyable golf experience. In July’s edition of Tahoe Donner News, Rob Weizer, our head golf professional, addressed pace of play. For those of you who haven’t read it, there are some great tips for minimizing time spent on your round. When we speak about playability, we are speaking primarily about golf course conditioning, which is the Golf Maintenance Department’s main focus. As in any operation, we must prioritize our tasks and areas of attention which, in respective order, include: • Greens • Tees • Approaches and green surrounds • Landing areas and fairways • Roughs • Bunkers • Areas outside of playing surfaces Ideally, we would be able to pay equal attention to all areas, but in the short growing season we have here at Tahoe Donner this is often difficult to do. Most of our attention during the season goes toward our playing surfaces. Efforts being made to increase playability include mowing and string trimming drainage ditches that cross many of our fairways and other popular landing areas in the rough, such as left of the fairway bunkers on holes nine and 11. We will continue to attend to such areas as well as target new ones that are currently native. A large part of playability and conditioning is affected by how we irrigate. As property managers, we spend the majority of our time monitoring, adjusting, and repairing our irrigation system. One of our goals that we are committed to, which is also referenced in Tahoe Donner’s Strategic Plan, is to promote efficiencies in energy and water use. To this end, we make sure we are applying water only where we want it. The golf course has both full-circle and adjustable part-circle heads. As part of our startup each year we check our part-circle heads, and make adjustments or replace necessary components. Above-ground components, such as irrigation heads, age more rapidly than those that are below ground, in particular our part-circle drives. Over the past 12 years we have replaced nearly every rotor on the course, and in recent years we have started replacing actual heads due to cost efficiency and performance in water distribution uniformity. This year we are also working with a new irrigation software system, which offers us increased control over our 1,500+ irrigation heads on the course. A few of the new features that aid in our efficiency include: • Management by area rather than by program only.

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• Down to the second run-time control on each individual station rather than to the minute. • Increased control on running intervals and soak times.

This new software system also allows us to use wireless sensors in the field. These will help us to even further monitor how we irrigate and will provide us with readings such as moisture levels, soil temperature, and soil salinity. It is our continued intention to provide the best possible playing conditions for our members and guests, while at the same time maintaining ALYSON STETZ / TAHOE DONNE healthy turf using as little water as possible. This is a delicate balance on a course that is over 35 years old, especially one that sees as much play and traffic as Tahoe Donner. It is far easier said than done. Since television started covering PGA Tour events, particularly the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, public perception has been leaning toward the notion that green and lush is better. Aesthetically, this may be true, but relative to plant health and conditioning a drier firmer surface often increases playability, playing faster in terms of ground-game roll. The farther a ball rolls, the fewer shots it takes (hopefully) to reach the green. Fewer shots = shorter rounds = happy golfers. In recent years, golf courses have been trending toward a more natural approach to golf course maintenance, which has in turn given managers the opportunity to commit to sustainability. A recent example of a firm and fast course that was not green and lush was seen at this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, which was deliberately redesigned and changed to decrease water usage along with other maintenance inputs. Because of our soil and the amount of rock that exists in it, it is nearly impossible to provide completely green, dry, firm and fast conditions that will hold up to traffic on an everyday basis. The best we can do is monitor course moisture on a regular basis, and use the tools and resources we have available to come as close to this as possible. It is important to remember that brown is not necessarily bad. In our efforts for water use reduction, we will inevitably see brown areas on our golf course. While we do run irrigation heads to water dry areas on the course, the most efficient way for us to manage smaller dry spots is to supplement moisture via hand-watering with a hose. By doing so, we apply water exactly where it is needed, rather than running heads, which has a high potential to overwater surrounding areas, decreasing playability. Other remarkable, and much appreciated, efforts have been made by our membership in recent years. This year, two volunteer days helped to clean up non-turf areas prior to golf course opening, which yielded more than 90 cubic yards of organic waste! In addition, our membership has shown great diligence in filling divots on the course with sand and seed. Many of our golfers go through multiple bottles per round, using our refill stations located near the tee boxes on the first, fifth, 10th and 14th holes. Filling divots helps us keep turf on our playing sur-

faces, which if not done can have a significant adverse effect on course playability. This season, the Tahoe Donner Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club has assigned a specific hole to each member to pay especially close attention to, filling divots and fixing pitch marks on greens on their respective holes (approximately 12 members per hole). At the close of the season a decision will be made as to which hole was best cared for, and the responsible group will be publicly acknowledged. Special thanks from the Golf Maintenance Department to all those involved!

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DON’T WORRY, BE HOPPY They are all yellow and bubbly but don’t be mistaken: beer comes in a rainbow of flavors from sweet and soft to crispy and hoppy. You are sure to find something in these light-colored beers of summer. Kolsches, cream ales and blondes are a hybrid style of beer, meaning they are brewed with lager yeast, much like some of the bigger American beers, but at higher temperatures like ales, which can add fruity notes to the finish. If you like a crisper taste, pilsners, both American and German, display grainy and sweet malts that are clean with a touch of bitterness. Today’s American pale ales, one of the most popular choices, can be a bright hop bomb, with robust flavors of grass, pine and grapefruit with just the right amount of caramel sweetness. Or search out a California common (also called a steam beer), its fair complexion hides its foresty, minty hops and firm toasted malt. Everyone loves blondes… heck I even married one! American blondes lean toward bread flavor, think toast or biscuit, with some grassy hops and just a touch of bitterness to give it some kick. Where German blondes are usually stronger than they look, round honey sweetness with soft notes of lemon pair with

crisp bitterness and smooth alcohol in the finish. For some lighter afternoon sippers try a Kolsch. With soft malt and fruity sweetness, these are clean and dry. A Helles lager is hailed for its malt forward grainy taste that isn’t too sweet; noble hops lend a touch of spice. White pepper and lemon are trademarks of Saison, a traditional summer-style beer born in rural Belgium. You can always fall back on a safe and friendly Hefeweizen or wheat beer. These are usually made with a blend of 50-50 malted wheat and barley. They are top fermented and unfiltered so appear cloudy in the glass. They have notes of banana and cloves and can be enjoyed with a slice of lemon, sometimes used to cut the wheat. Too hot for beer? Make yourself a Shandy. This is a 50-50 mix of lemon soda such as Sprite or 7-Up, or lemonade, and a beer of your choice. Feeling kooky? Try it with a Porter. The contrast of coffee and lemon zing create a smoky sensation that will drink like a cordial. If it all sounds too exotic, just grab an old favorite. My wife is happy with a Bud Light, a babysitter and a lake to dip her toes in. Just be sure to enjoy your summer.

INSIDER TIP Are you aware of all the places to get a great beer this summer here at Tahoe Donner? There are more than you may know. Beer and other refreshing summer libations are available at: THE LODGE: Stop by and check out our two new taps, making a total of five beers on tap. We also offer a full bar and an incredible wine list. PIZZA ON THE HILL: Serving beer, wine and low-proof cocktails. Have a nice drink while you relax on one of our outside couches and watch the children play bingo (Monday nights) or enjoy a movie on the big screen (Friday nights). MARCO POLO GRILL: We now have a full license at the Trout Creek Rec Center (pool deck and grassy BBQ area only). Enjoy an icecold beer, a peach Bellini, Mike’s Hard Strawberry Lemonade or a Jose Cuervo margarita while you sit and sip poolside. Available daily from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. during food service for July and August. BEACH CLUB MARINA: Put your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand down at the beach this summer. We offer a full bar plus beer and wine with beach service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Try our signature TD Slushie, a frozen concoction of rum, strawberry and piña colada. Available every day from 4-5 p.m. TD Slushies are only $5. T-9 GRILL: Serving our golf community downstairs at the Lodge with Bloody Marys, margaritas, iced tea cocktails, wine and beer from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

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FROM THE COVENANTS COMMITTEE Tahoe Donner Association’s Covenants Committee continues to be concerned about the extreme fire danger we are facing in Tahoe Donner and throughout the Sierra forests. The association has been placing fire safety signs as reminders for all of us, and as a part of our information campaign we are asking landlords, rental offices, and staff to be aware. Remember, all tenants do not necessarily receive the Tahoe Donner News magazine and weekly email news blasts. We are all in this together.

FIRE SAFETY FAQS IS IT OK TO HAVE A SMALL FIRE IN THE BACKYARD SO MY CHILDREN CAN ROAST MARSHMALLOWS?

Currently, the Tahoe Donner Covenants rules do not allow “campfires, bonfires, or fireworks of any kind.” A “cooking, ceremonial, or warming fire” is allowed but only if it is enclosed in a commercially manufactured burning device, such as an outdoor fireplace or chiminea, which has screening and/or a spark arrestor with a maximum of a 1/8-inch screen opening, to prevent the escape of sparks and coals. This fire-burning device needs to be positioned in a safe location with good defensible space around it. Please contact the compliance inspector at 530-587-9406 if you have additional questions. If a fire is not enclosed in a device that is mentioned above, and is in a rock fire ring for instance, then the property owner is subject to a covenants violation fine of $1,000 or more.

JUNE COVENANTS VIOLATIONS: ONE GARBAGE SPILL, ONE OUTSIDE STORAGE ISSUE, AND TWO NOXIOUS ACTIVITY ISSUES.

Above is an example of an approved outdoor fireplace in Tahoe Donner.

fires to increase rapidly in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. When a Red Flag warning is in place, it is suggested to avoid any outdoor activity such as target shooting, campfires, or anything that can create a spark near dry vegetation or yard work. Thank you for your continued awareness on this topic of concern.

AL NOYES | COVENANTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

WHAT IS A “RED FLAG WARNING” AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME AND MY PROPERTY AT TAHOE DONNER?

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TAHOE DONNER MEN’S CLUB MEMORIAL

A VERY SPECIAL TOURNAMENT, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 This year the Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club (TDMGC) is honoring the life of George Tibi. George and his wife, Irma, moved to Tahoe Donner from Southern California 18 years ago and George was employed by the golf club for 15 years. George always had a smile for everyone and his calm demeanor was welcomed and appreciated by all. All Tahoe Donner homeowners are welcome along with the public for this tournament. Teams will be formed as twosomes and men, women and juniors are welcome to play in a shamble format. With a shotgun start at 12 p.m., there will be two flights, with the guests and members playing in one flight and the TDMGC members playing in another

flight. In George’s honor, we will play the Silver/Green tees. The cost for a guest is $90 including cart; TDMGC members will pay green fees plus $30 for prize money and a donation. Prize money will be distributed at the end of the game. This tournament will count for the TD Cup for members. Please register early as the tournament signups will close two weeks prior to the event. The TDMGC will make a donation to the Sierra Bible Church, where George and Irma worshiped for many years. Those in need of a partner, please let the pro shop know and they will team you up with another golfer. Call the golf course to make reservations at 530-587-9443.

Longtime Tahoe Donner Golf Course employee George Tibi, May 7, 1934 – July 30, 2013

CELEBRATE AT THE NEW DONNER VISITOR CENTER Sierra State Parks Foundation presents a celebration of our pioneer heritage with an Empty Museum Party featuring the new Donner Visitor Center under construction. The building is complete and we are holding a celebration inside the beautiful mountaininspired building before the exhibits arrive. Saturday, August 16 at 6 p.m. the evening will start with facility tours and exhibit previews. A fully catered chuck wagon dinner will be provided. Members of the Washoe tribe will conduct a spiritual dedication, and there will be music by Richard Blair as well as square dancing. Don your favorite pioneer costume and come join the fun in our costume contest. This event will serve as a kickoff for the Donner Visitor Center Fundraising Campaign with a goal to provide a stable funding source to support educational and visitor programming at the new visitor center slated to open to the public in January 2015. The new facility sits at the gateway into California and will feature interactive exhibits that explore the

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crossing of the Sierra from the earliest times to the present. “The Sierra State Parks Foundation is asking for our communities to join us in our effort to provide excellent programming and experiences for generations to come,” said Heidi Doyle, executive director. The Sierra State Parks Foundation is working for the mountain park system by raising critical funds to provide support for Donner State Park. Individual support makes a difference. “Every little bit helps us to preserve our precious Sierra State Parks,” Doyle said. The Sierra State Parks Foundation mission is to provide critically needed financial and professional support to the Lake Tahoe and Truckee region’s state parks for education, interpretation, restoration, and cultural and environmental preservation consistent with the mission of California State Parks. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased online at sierrastateparks.org. A limited number of tickets will be sold. This event

is sponsored by Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, Barefoot Wine, and Truckee Donner Lodge. For more information, call 530-583-9911.

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TRUCKEE VEGETATION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM The Town of Truckee Department of Public Works has begun to perform chipping and brushing activities within the town right of way in front of many Tahoe Donner properties. The work will take place on the following streets and continue through September. Homeowners with questions or concerns should contact Riley Morrison, Town of Truckee Department of Public Works at 530-582-2908. Baden Road Bear Meadows Court Bermgarten Road Bern Way Bernese Lane Bolzano Drive Chalet Road Chapelle Place Chateau Way Christie Lane

Copenhagen Drive Cristallina Way Davos Drive Edelweiss Place Glacier View Drive Glacier Way Heidi Way Herringbone Way Innsbruck Avenue Lucerne Lane

Norse Avenue Ramshorn Street Rhineland Avenue Skislope Way Sun Valley Road Swiss Lane Tyrol Road Weisshorn Ave Zermatt Drive Zurich Place

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Sheryl Walker, ASO Manager

We would like to remind homeowners and contractors that any changes made to the exterior of your home or to your lot must be approved in advance by the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC). We continue to encounter a number of unapproved wire fences, which have been installed without approval of the ASC. If you are considering adding a fence you can obtain the necessary application from the Architectural Standards Office (ASO). The location, primary use and design are of utmost importance since any ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fence may be viewed by their neighbors. In reviewing a fence for approval, the ASC considers various interests along with the need for an enclosure. For that reason, all fencing applications go through the neighbor notification process before going to the full committee for review. The following factors will be taken into consideration by the ASC: 1. Whether the fence design should be horizontal or vertical, and whether the lot is flat or sloped. 2. The size of the lot and the area proposed to be fenced. Fences may not be located within any setback area. 3. The architectural style of the fence will be considered. No solid fencing is allowed. 4. The use must serve to protect small children or pets, although low decorative or spot fencing for screening and landscaping may be allowed after review. 5. The height is restricted to a maximum of 6 feet and approved screening may be required. 6. Any wire used must be plastic coated or factory color treated in approved colors. All metal support posts, railings and hardware must be of the same color. If you have any questions regarding the fence application or any proposed exterior project please stop by ASO and we can offer assistance. You may also give us a call at 530-587-9407 or send an email to aso@tahoedonner.com.

SHERYL WALKER ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE MANAGER

HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in June 2014: Unit/Lot 11/493 03/431 08/363

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Street Address 13666 Edelweiss Place 15339 Skislope Way 11740 Sitzmark Way

Square Ft. 2987 4133 2833

Project House House House

BULLETIN BOARD

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY JUNE 20, 2014 Consent Calendar: Approved 3-0 (Directors Johns and Murrell absent) Tahoe Donner bus purchase (New Machinery and Equipment Fund) Cross Country Ski Center Status Report: Approved 3-0 (Directors Johns and Murrell absent) The board approved proceeding with the Cross Country Ski Center project budget and schedule as well as the establishment of a construction steering committee to be comprised of seven appointed representatives.

Tahoe Donner Land Use: No action The board was provided with a presentation by Annie Rosenfeld, director of facilities and risk management, on the development of a land management plan. Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 3-0 (Directors Johns and Murrell absent) The board approved the unaudited preliminary May 2014 Financials. These summaries are intended for general information purposes only. The minutes are available at tahoedonner.com, upon request in the General Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, or by calling 530-587-9431. A copy of the minutes and current agenda are posted outside the Member Services Office in Northwoods Clubhouse.

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PHILIPPINES

Alar and Violeta Saaremets, Panglao Island Nature Resort, Bohol, Philippines, December 2013.

ITALY

Joe, Jane, Isabella, Jocely n and Sammy Bono spent Christ mas and celebrated Joe’s 40t h Bir thday in Massa 4. Lubrense, Italy, Januar y 201

JORDAN

John Mitchell was looking for the ultimate golf sand trap but all he found on his Seabourn Cruise was a stone city in Petra, Jordan! November, 2013.

GREECE

Dave and Marian Silva on a six-week cruise of the Greek islands and Turkey along with a tour of Eastern Europe that finished in Paris, Sept.-Oct. 2013.

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