Tahoe Donner News – August 2015 by Tahoe Donner Association

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| Tahoe Donner News | August 2015

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK

AUGUST 2015

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Jody Sergison Ashley Quadros

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Steve Miller, smiller@tahoedonner.com

Vice President

Jim Stang, jstang@tahoedoner.com

Treasurer

Jeff Bonzon, jbonzon@tahoedoner.com

Secretary

Courtney Murrell, cmurrell@tahoedoner.com

Director

Ron Wulff, rwulff@tahoedoner.com

Board of Directors

board@tahoedonner.com

Postmaster Send address changes to Tahoe Donner News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419

Water Use Reduction Thank you for taking a proactive water-

tive Means of Compliance (AMC) method to the golf course watering and other turf supplied

reducing stance with Tahoe Donner. On

by the Tahoe Donner’s turf watering system.

June 22, Tahoe Donner Association received

This will result in watering on days not allowed

approval for a hardship petition filed with

under advertised prescriptive water days, but

Advertising Sales

the Truckee Donner Public Utility District

permits Tahoe Donner to be more efficient

Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is

(TDPUD) as permitted in accordance with

while still achieving water conservation tar-

TDPUD’s Stage 4 Ordinance 2014-05, which

gets. AMCs are common in southern California

states that commercial, non-ornamental land-

and are now being developed throughout the

Publishing Information

scape users can petition to be given a target in

state. They are based on the realization that

Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive

lieu of any prescriptive restriction set forth.

golf course managers are driven to use the

Specifically, Tahoe Donner Association (TDA)

least amount of water possible and possess the

infringement of that service mark right and

requested the ability to aggregate all TDA

technology and responsibility to do so. Given

is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in

business water meters into one target in order

the approved target and method, the golf

ment or recommendation by Tahoe Donner

to maximize water conservation efforts while

course will be able to irrigate in a healthier,

Association or its board of directors of the

maintaining business and customer service

more efficient manner. Tahoe Donner operates

products, services, or views contained therein.

levels at each amenity. By doing so, TDA and

the most sophisticated irrigation control system

the official monthly publication of Tahoe

TDPUD can still meet the intent of the emer-

available that is heavily monitored through-

Donner Association, which is located at 11509

gency drought law, as well as achieve the end

out the golf season. The golf course property

result of the California State Water Resources

is approximately 200 acres, 95 of which are

Control Board’s 2015 emergency drought

irrigated turf.

comdep@tahoedonner.com

the exclusive advertising representative. Phone 530-582-4100.

service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an

this publication does not constitute an endorse-

Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is

Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to a domestic address. Additional

TDA staff has identified several areas that

subscriptions are available at the cost of $25

regulations of 28 percent set for the district and

each. Cost to produce and distribute this

its customers. As of mid-July, Tahoe Donner is

are targeted for water reduction to the over-

Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and

meeting and exceeding our 28 percent reduc-

all water consumption efforts. These include:

additional mailing offices. Member letters to

tion in potable water goal.

only providing water to guests upon request,

publication is offset by advertising revenues.

Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.

Within the approved petition, Tahoe Donner staff requested the ability to apply an Alterna-

eliminating outdoor showers at the Trout Creek Recreation Center, as well as installing water (Continued on p. 4)

August

WEEKLY THROUGH AUGUST 12

FOR ADDITIONAL AUGUST EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10 Recreation Adventure Days (RAD) Your “RAD” kids will enjoy creek exploration, archery, nature hikes and more! See p. 11. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Sierra Crest 30k and 50k Ultra Run Challenge yourself and enjoy spectacular views while supporting local youth. See p. 24.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 AN OLD MONUMENT SIGN FROM THE EARLY YEARS. THE SIGNS — AND THE LOGO — HAVE SINCE BEEN UPDATED.

Cowgirls & Cocktails Relax and enjoy an evening trail ride plus cocktails and appetizers. See p. 11.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Saturday Night BBQ

Rock Climbing with NASTC

Cornhole Tournament #2

It’s a fun-filled evening of games, crafts, con-

See Truckee and Donner Lake from new

It’s the ultimate backyard game and we’re

tests, dress up and delicious food. Perfect for

heights with the pros from North American

turning up the heat for round two. Come out

the whole family! See p. 10.

Ski Training Center (NASTC). See p. 11.

and win prizes. See p. 12. tahoedonner.com |

(Continued from p. 2) control push buttons on all amenity showers.

For those who are not Tahoe Donner mem-

used within Tahoe Donner and each property is

All of the amenity ornamental planter box

bers, a suggested donation of $5 for adult and

entitled to as many as four member ID cards for

popup sprinklers will be replaced with drip

$2 for child daily use, or $30 for adult and $15

qualified individuals. Each property may pur-

systems, and in some cases irrigation will be

for child summer pass is encouraged, and is

chase up to four additional member ID cards for

abandoned. Conserving water is a priority to

available for donation at Alder Creek Adven-

qualifying family members. Your member ID

the team at Tahoe Donner and to our commu-

ture Center, Bikeworks, and Member Services;

card identifies you as a member and affords you

nity. With TDPUD’s full support, we can now

online at our ShopTD site; and at select iron

access to the private and public amenities at the

more efficiently conserve water with the imple-

rangers at the major trailheads of Glacier Way,

member rate, where applicable. Each property

mentation of our extensive water procedures

Teton Way and the Euer Valley gateway located

is also entitled to a maximum of two transfer-

and protocol.

at Alder Creek Adventure Center. Trail access

able guest cards for use by property owner’s

New Smoke-Free Policy

for members and guests of members is free.

guests to gain access to the private amenities,

Thank you for contributing to the Tahoe Don-

where guest access fees will apply. Up to four

lead on reducing fire danger this summer and

ner Association trail system.

guests may gain access on a single transfer-

fall through the implementation of a smok-

General Plan – Seeking Input

able guest card. Upon payment of the annual

Tahoe Donner Association is also taking the

ing ban on all Tahoe Donner-owned property.

Our 20-year General Plan is being updated

Tahoe Donner Association’s board of directors

this year. Investment in Tahoe Donner’s future

voted on May 30 to prohibit smoking at all ame-

is guided by this plan, which serves as our long-

nities, common areas, and other association-

term infrastructure (capital) investment plan

owned properties as a result of extreme fire

for improving and replacing major facilities.

danger, to be effective June 1 through the end of

Annually, a portion of the annual assessment is

the year. This ban includes such facilities as the

directed to the Development Fund to specifi-

golf course, parking lots, open space and trails.

cally allow the association to reinvest in our

Pursuant to authorities provided under the

amenity infrastructure to address outdated

recreation fee, a member and any other eligible members associated with that membership are granted access to the Beach Club Marina, Northwoods Pool, Trout Creek Recreation Center and the Tennis Center without having to pay the daily entrance fee. The 2015-16 Recreation Fee is $260 and is valid from May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016 and can be purchased at the Member Services office at Northwoods Clubhouse. If you have elected not to purchase

Tahoe Donner Association, Covenants Rule,

capacity or improved and expanded services

II. General Common Area, Other Association

for the members. The last several years have

Owned Property and Amenity Rules, “Smoking

seen significant reinvestment from the develop-

at outside amenities is limited to those areas

ment fund, guided by the long-range general

where cigarette ash receptacles are provided.

plan, which has included major land purchases

During periods of extreme fire danger, as

with the Euer Valley, Bucknam, and McGlashan

designated by local, state or federal authorities,

Springs parcels, a new forestry facility,

smoking may be prohibited at all outside ameni-

expanded Lodge Restaurant & Pub, new Alder

these amenities for the entire day.

ties, on common areas, and on other associa-

Creek Adventure Center (in progress), remod-

Parking Lot Safety

tion-owned properties.” The board initiated the

eled Equestrian campus (underway), snow-

You may have noticed the new speed bumps

smoking prohibition.

making for the Downhill Ski Area learning

this summer at Trout Creek Recreation Center

center and Snowbird Chairlift (being installed

and Northwoods Clubhouse. Tahoe Don-

at $50 and may be assessed per incident, on a

fall 2015), along with many smaller service

ner installed them to keep traffic slow – less

daily, weekly, or monthly basis according to the

improvement projects.

than 10 mph – in the busy lots where there is

Fines for violation of the smoking rule start

nature and severity of the infraction and at the

In order to update the current general plan,

the Recreation Fee, then daily entrance fees will apply to your amenity visits. The entrance fee for the private amenities, including Trout Creek Recreation Center, the Tennis Center and the Beach Club Marina, is $6 for members and $8 for guests. This fee provides access to all

a high level of pedestrian and family activity.

discretion of the Covenants Committee.

the general plan committee is seeking Tahoe

We thank you all for reducing your speed and

Trail Pass Program for Public

Donner owner input. This fall the commit-

cautiously navigating the parking lots. Now it’s

tee will be conducting an online survey of the

your turn to improve the safety on all our roads

program. This program is a voluntary monetary

membership to broadly determine the priorities

within Tahoe Donner by slowing down and not

contribution for public trail users. Its purpose

and values members see for the future of our

exceeding the posted speed limit on our com-

is to recognize the financial commitment and

capital infrastructure as we continue to focus

munity roads.

trail maintenance efforts the association has

our limited resources on improving our ameni-

made and continues to make on the 45+ miles of

ties and services at Tahoe Donner.

multi-use single-track and double-track sum-

Member ID Cards

New this year is a summer public trail pass

mer trails.

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As a reminder; Membership ID cards are

There’s plenty of summer ahead! Stop by and pick up a weekly activity guide at any of our amenities to help plan your summer at your personal mountain resort!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have a suggestion? Want to pass along some comments? We value your input! Please take a moment to give us your feedback on any and all topics relating to your experiences at Tahoe Donner. Simply log on to tahoedonner.com and click on the “FEEDBACK” button at the very top of the page. All comments will be read and passed on to the appropriate manager. Your comments will contribute to future decision-making. Thank you!

MEMBER SERVICES TO HOST MEET AND GREET FOR NEW MEMBERS Member Services is hosting another Meet and Greet for our newest members. This has proven to be a great opportunity for new members to meet with their new community. If you have recently purchased a residence in Tahoe Donner, please plan on joining us at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub on September 5. Information will be available on all Tahoe Donner amenities and happenings, and you will have the opportunity to meet board members and mingle with other new members. The evening will include hosted appetizers and a glass of wine or a beer, along with a raffle and a chance to win great prizes. We hope all of our newer members will join us for Member Services’ next Meet and Greet, to

TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS

take place on the patio

Member Communications (area code 530)

and Pub on September

Member Services

587-9400

info@tahoedonner.com

General Manager

587-9431

gm@tahoedonner.com

at the Lodge Restaurant 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Please

Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

RSVP with Member

Amenities

Services by August 31.

Tahoe Donner Campground 587-9462

campground@tahoedonner.com

Beach Club Marina

marina@tahoedonner.com

587-9460

Member Services can be

Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com

reached at 530-587-9400,

Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484

xcski@tahoedonner.com

then select option 0.

Downhill Ski Area

587-9444

ski@tahoedonner.com

Equestrian Center

587-9470

Dickson Realty Logo equestrian@tahoedonner.com

Dickson Corporate Logos

Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course

587-9443

golf@tahoedonner.com

The Lodge

587-9455

lodge@tahoedonner.com

Pizza On The Hill

582-9669

pizza@tahoedonner.com

Recreation Info Hut

587-9413

troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

Tennis Center

587-9474

tennis@tahoedonner.com

Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Corporate Blue Logo: Trout Creek Rec. Center

587-9437

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background

Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants, Al Noyes

alandjosi@gmail.com

Elections, Bonnie Watkins

bwatkins@tahoedonner.com

Finance, Art King

aking156@att.net

Unacceptable Uses of Dickson Realty Logo

General Plan Committee Co-Chair, Michael Fajans mhfajans@gmail.com General Plan Committee Co-Chair, John Stubbs stujod@sfsu.edu Giving Fund Co-Chair, Merle Fajans

tdgf@tahoedonner.com

Giving Fund Co-Chair, Dick Gander

tdgf@tahoedonner.com

Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club Presidents

White Logo:

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530.414.1420 Megan Evans Realtor®

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530.448.9434

Bridge Club, Robin Reese

rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine

tdtrails@gmail.com

Rowing Club, Dot Mace

dotmace@me.com

Website

Senior Alpine Ski, Dave Wallace

dwallace0717@gmail.com

Tennis, John McGregor

jmpj1964@gmail.com.

HighAltitudeHomes.com

9-Holers, Marianne Bowers

mariannebowers@hotmail.com Dickson Realty Tagline

Men’s Golf, Bob Moore

bob4moore@aol.com

Women’s Golf, Fran Macomber

franmacomber@aol.com

Hiking Club, Robin Reese

rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

Quilt Club, Linda Brush

sewlinda@aol.com

Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai

jslai@comcast.net

TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff

Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell

Corporate Blue Logo: Can be used on white or light photo td4wheelers@gmail.com background Corporate Blue Logo terrellsf@earthlink.net

If you can dream it up, you can team it up.

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BULLETIN BOARD

GPC SOLICITS MEMBER INPUT FOR GENERAL PLAN UPDATE The General Plan Committee (GPC) is seeking your input on how you visualize the present and future lifestyles of Tahoe Donner Association. Starting in September, Tahoe Donner personnel will use iPads to electronically conduct surveys developed by the GPC at all Tahoe Donner amenities to garner feedback from the membership on the vision and capital investment priorities for Tahoe Donner’s future. The survey will also be available online.

WHAT IS A GENERAL PLAN? A general plan provides long-term (20 years) guidelines to assist our staff and board members in making sound decisions on providing services and facilities for the association’s membership. The last general plan document was completed in 2010. Much of that work is still valid and many of the recommendations of that plan have been realized. However, the plan is a living document that is updated every five years to reflect market conditions and updated capital development fund priorities.

WHY CONDUCT A SURVEY? In 2011, the board reviewed the draft 2010 general plan, approving the first five years of the plan and conditionally approving the remain-

Roving surveyors will solicit member feedback as part of the general plan update process star ting this fall.

ing 15 years. Recognizing that membership views on association policies and procedures may have changed and will need to be incorporated into long-term goals, the GPC has created a survey to encourage member involvement during the general plan update process.

A WIN-WIN SITUATION We’ll be encouraging our membership to participate with great prizes, including our top prize which will give one lucky winner a chance to have your assessment fee covered in 2016! There will be many additional prizes for a variety of Tahoe Donner offerings, and anyone who participates, whether in person or online, will be eligible. For more information on the general plan, see tahoedonner.com/2030-general-plan.

GET PUBLISHED! Back by popular demand for Tahoe Donner members! Grab your camera or go through your photo archives and choose your best images. For contest guidelines and instructions on how to enter, see tahoedonner.com/photo-contest. DEADLINE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 WHO MAY ENTER: CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL TAHOE DONNER MEMBERS OF ANY AGE

NATURE: Did you see some cool cloud

CATEGORIES: ALL PHOTOS MUST BE TAKEN AT TAHOE DONNER

snow drifts while snowshoeing? A glorious

CATEGORIES

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formations over the golf course? Beautiful sunrise? Gather your nature shots and send them in.

ACTION: Did you enjoy a particularly

PEOPLE: Do you have a favorite photo from

beautiful morning skiing at Tahoe Donner

your family at Light Up the Night? Or fun

Downhill Ski Area or Tahoe Donner

in the sun with the kids at the Beach Club

Cross Country Ski Center? How about an

Marina? We’d love to see them!

exhilarating mountain bike ride into Euer

Questions? Email comdep@tahoedonner.com.

Valley? Send us your favorites.

Start snapping!

Helping Buyers and Sellers In Tahoe Donner since 1990 My office is here. My home is here. DAVID WRIGHT, Realtor TEXT, EMAIL or CALL ME There are approximately 111 homes, 26 condos and 47 land parcels on the market in Tahoe Donner. Contact me for details on any of them, and for a sales history of homes, condos and lots going back to 2006. No obligation, no scripted responses, STRAIGHTFORWARD and COURTEOUS service.

530.412.1241 TD@TahoeDavid.com www.TruckeeandTahoeproperties.com BRE#01068250

CELL TOWER CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

The Tahoe Donner board of directors approved American Tower

Company (ATC) to obtain development and agency approvals for utility improvements for a mono-pine cell tower, and to establish lease agreements with interested industry service providers. The cell tower will be located near the top of Eagle Rock Chairlift. Throughout this last year, ATC has successfully obtained approvals from the Town of Truckee Planning Commission, along with necessary building permits, allowing installation of all underground utilities this June. With the actual tower and remaining infrastructure to be placed in early August, we anticipate tower operations will begin this fall. With T-Mobile as the anchor tenant, cell phone users may find direct reception improvements where software compatibility and appropriate roaming plans are in place. Check with your current service provider for more information. A mono-pine cell tower was approved for construction and is anticipated to be completed this fall, with T-Mobile signing a lease agreement.

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BULLETIN BOARD

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND DINING EVENT, AUG. 3 Gather your friends and family, enjoy the casual atmosphere of Pizza on the Hill, have a terrific meal, and support the greater Truckee

deductible. No funding comes from the Tahoe Donner Homeowners Association. Administered by a board committee, the

community through the Tahoe Donner Giving

Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Operations and

Fund.

Grant committee, which is made up of Tahoe

Just say, “I’m dining for the Giving Fund,”

Donner members in good standing who rec-

day, Aug . 3, Pizza sounds good! On Mon of the sales mention TDG F and 15 percent via the new will go toward the community . Fund ng Givi ner Don e Taho

when ordering an eat-in meal from the dinner

ommend support for the following local areas

menu at Pizza on the Hill at the Northwoods

of interest: • Health and Human Services

members, if a significant percentage of home-

• Environment, Conservation and Animal Welfare

ner Giving Fund has the potential to be one of

• Education and Youth Development

community support to programs that need it

Clubhouse between the hours of 3 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3, and 15% of the sales from your eat-in order will benefit the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. Tahoe Donner created the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF) in early 2015. This non-

• Arts and Culture

profit program is designed to make charitable

Given the large size of the Tahoe Don-

contributions to benefit the greater Truckee/

ner membership, it will be possible to make

North Tahoe area. Participating in TDGF is

a substantial contribution to local charities

on a volunteer basis and contributions are tax

with even small contributions from individual

proudly serving tahoe donner and truckee for over 25 years

CA LIC #960719

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owners choose to participate. The Tahoe Donthe largest charitable funds in the area, giving the most. Tahoe Donner and the TDGF committee look forward to the endless possibilities coming to the community this year. We hope to see you at Pizza on the Hill on Monday, Aug. 3! Questions? Email tdgf@tahoedonner.com for more info.

Q UAL ITY & VALU E MEASURED BY CLIENT SATISFACTION 93 percent client renewal rate.

SNOWTECH CLIENTS RECEIVE 10% OFF ALL SUMMER SERVICES SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SNOW REMOVAL OR A SUGAR BOWL SEASON PASS SNOWTECH DONATES $1 PER CLIENT TO THE TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST

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Saturday Night BBQ We have two exciting Saturday Night BBQs taking place this month and one final BBQ in September. Join the kids at the arts and crafts table, for a game of horseshoes, or a turn at the roping station. Bring your cameras and get pictures of the whole family in old west or medieval costumes posing in front of the saloon or looking through the bars in the old jail. With all the activities, you’ll work up an appetite for our dinner of flame-grilled hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs with

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lots of delicious toppings from our burger bar

full swing woods and drivers; and Sunday is

along with beans, salads, apple pie and — of

pick your own clinic day, plus our junior clinic

course — plenty of s’mores. After dinner the

for kids ages 6 - 13. These clinics are offered at

such as creek exploration, archery, nature

kids can take a swing at the piñata. We finish

12 p.m. with the exception of Sunday which

hikes, geocaching, crafts, games and more! It

off the evening with a kids’ treasure hunt and

is offered at 9 a.m. for adults and 12 p.m. for

will be RAD! Activities vary by day. Prereg-

family water balloon toss. Reservations are

juniors. All clinics are just $20 per person. Let

istration strongly encouraged but drop-ins

required.

our golf professionals help any part of your

welcome. Kids are required to bring a lunch,

game and watch your scores drop!

snack and water bottle, and wear sturdy shoes for each adventure, visit tahoedonner.com/

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity for

TIME: 5 – 7:30 P.M. COST: AGES 13 AND UP:

some bragging rights in our Second Annual

MEMBERS $34, GUESTS $39, PUBLIC $45; AGES 7 – 12: MEMBERS $17, GUESTS $20, PUBLIC $25;

Ryder Cup, presented by our very own Men’s

Bring a favorite pillow and blanket to

Murtagh captaining the blue team and Charlie on ForeTees under the “event sign up” setting or call the golf shop at 530-587-9443.

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to buy; it is first-come, first-served for pur-

and be invited to our Century Club celebra-

groups so that everyone can ride at their own

chases. If you’ve never bought from us before,

tion held in October. If you are a frequenter

pace. It is a great introduction to mountain

you can expect bikes that might have a few

of Trout Creek Recreation Center and haven’t

biking on the trails at Tahoe Donner for begin-

scrapes or scratches, but have been profession-

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ally maintained by our staff to be in excellent

not too late. Email your name, phone number,

ladies. You can expect some climbing, plenty

working condition. Plan to come early for the

and t-shirt size to troutcreek@tahoedonner.

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private pool party! The Northwoods Pool is

of either the men’s or women’s club, you can

available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

from 5 – 7:30 p.m. for your private party. Res-

through the pro shop. Sign up as an individual

ervations must be made in advance by calling

and you will be placed on either the blue team

the aquatics coordinator at the Trout Creek

(James is your captain) or the red team (Char-

Recreation Center at 530-582-9627. Alcohol is

lie is your captain) based on your index. It is

permitted on the premises during pool parties,

only a $20 buy in with a limit of 80 players.

with the exception of glass containers. All pool

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parties must be booked at least one week prior

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course set up in the Trout Creek Recreation Pool. As usual, you are also invited to bring your floating pool toys and have a splash! No hard-sided flotation devices or floaties are allowed. Lifeguards reserve the right to remove any flotation devices at their discretion. DAY: FRIDAY, AUG. 7 AND 14 TIME: 5 – 7 P.M.

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the Sierraville Ranger Station to reserve the outlook for an overnight adventure! Cooper told us about the history of the outlook and told us stories about the constellations. We were going to stay at the outlook until the stars came out, but we had to retreat because a pretty bad thunderstorm came racing in on us. Finally, we had a great time participating in the annual 4th of July parade in downtown Truckee. Our Tahoe Donner float highlighted our Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales event. We placed one of our member’s jeeps This event is open to all Men’s Club members and their guest. It is

on a big trailer and decorated it as if it were going down a 4x4 trail. Big

a fun-filled event which includes two days of prime time golf, carts,

rocks, logs and branches, and even a Forest Service trail marker was

range balls, a $75 voucher per player that you can spend at a Top Golf

the setting for the jeep and a very cute Golden Retriever passenger. We

Vendor Mobile Pro Shop, Thursday evening party including putting,

were one of the lucky entrants who made it through the entire parade

chipping contests and also new this year, a Flop Wall contest. Also,

before the skies opened up.

two breakfasts, two lunches, a wonderful dinner (including no charge

If you are interested in joining our club, please send an email to

dinner for your wife/significant other), beverage service, lots of prizes

td4wheelers@gmail.com. To read more about the club and to see more

and awards, the Horse Race, closest-to-the-pin contests and a chance

pictures, please visit our website at td4wheelers.com or look us up on

to win a trip for four to Bandon Dunes or $10,000 with a hole-in-one on

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Hole 7! The price per team will remain what it has been for years: $550. There will be four flights based on total team handicaps. This will allow players in each flight to compete with other teams of similar ability. Day one is a shamble at 70 percent of player’s individual handicap. Day two is a two-man best ball at 90 percent of player’s individual handicap. Invitations and entry forms will be emailed to all Men’s Club mem-

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TD 4 Wheelers June was very busy for the TD 4 Wheelers. Besides a great deal of work getting ready for the Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales event, we had several fun trail runs. As part of the Adopt-A-Campground program through the US Forest Service, we took a run down the Rubicon Trail

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to Miller Lake. The campsite we adopted was in pretty bad shape. We replaced a Forest Service sign, dug out the fire pits and cut long weeds and grasses. We also had to cut up some limbs and branches that had fallen in the camping area. It was a fun day of work on the trail. We also drove up to the top of Sardine Peak Fire Outlook and had a great pot luck dinner. We were fortunate to have Barbara Cooper of the US Forest Service with us and she not only opened the gate for us, but also opened the fire outlook itself. It has recently been restored and has two nice beds, a table, sink and countertop. You can actually call

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DINING OPTIONS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub 12850 Northwoods Blvd. 530-587-9455 tahoedonner.com/the-lodge

HOURS: Food service from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily; brunch available Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. through Sept. 7.

Golfers’ Happy Hour* Golfers and non-golfers alike may enjoy Happy Hour from 1 – 4 p.m. every day in the Pub, with 25 percent off appetizers and drink specials. *All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods unless otherwise noted and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers

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No Corkage Tuesdays* Bring in a special bottle of wine from home

Music on the Porch –Every Wednesday through Aug. 26

to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the

Every Wednesday a different artist will

corkage fee on Tuesdays.

be playing on The Porch from 6 – 9 p.m. The

Happy Hour*

following are upcoming bands scheduled to

Happy Hour at The Lodge Pub is available Sunday - Thursday from 4 – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy

perform: • Aug. 5 – Tuck Wilson

drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates,

• Aug. 12 – Danny Sturtevant

soups and salads in the Pub.

• Aug. 19 – Guitar Town • Aug. 26 – Calling Ophelia Try our Watermelon and Arug ula Salad this summer.

Pizza on the Hill 11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669 tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill

HOURS: Now open daily for lunch and dinner! Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. through Aug. 16 with a new lunch menu and poolside delivery at Northwoods Pool. Dinner: 3 – 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 7

Poolside Lunch Delivery Service Catch some rays at Northwoods Pool and

Additional Dining T-9 Grill – Open Daily at Tahoe Donner Golf Course HOURS: 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Marina Grill at the Beach Club Marina HOURS: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily.

Marco Polo Grill at Trout Creek HOURS: lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00

enjoy a delicious lunch too! Through Aug. 16,

p.m.; drinks served until at least 3 p.m.

members may order their pizza for delivery to

Sunday - Thursday and at least until 5

Northwoods Pool between 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

p.m. on Friday/Saturday. Marco Polo

Happy Hour* Quench your thirst with $3 Coors Light, $4 seasonal draft beers and $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass; plus, enjoy wings for half the price! Offered from 5 - 6 p.m. every day.

EVENTS Enjoy free bingo on the lawn right outside Pizza on the Hill or bring the kids to Friday Family Movie Night. See page 11 for details.

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Grill will be closed Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 and will then reopen Sept. 5 -7 for the final weekend of summer service.

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB BY ASHLEY QUADROS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is proud to offer guests greener and healthier dining options. When possible, The Lodge uses the finest products available, including organic meats, locally grown produce and no trans fats. Beyond the plate, The Lodge has an extensive sustainable wine list. Sustainable wines are harvested using renewable resources to protect our soil, air, water and animal life while producing high quality grapes. “With growing health trends, many people want to know where their food comes from and how it’s prepared, and the same principles apply to wine,” said Christen Holland, Lodge general manager. “Fresh, organic ingredients

are a priority to us and our guests, which is why we support wineries that commit to organic and sustainability practices.” The Lodge is pleased to offer over 30 sustainable varieties to choose from that pair wonderfully with all of our dishes, including summer favorites: pan-roasted chicken in bourbon BBQ sauce, braised Angus short ribs with a port wine demi, or even our watermelon and arugula salad topped with lime and balsamic gastric. A few sustainable wine selections we encourage you try on your next lunch or dinner visit include Elizabeth Rose Pinot Noir, Praxis Pinot Noir, Keenan Summer Blend, Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée and Rex Hill Pinot Noir. When viewing our wine menus at the OPT IN TO WIN! restaurant or online, Are you interested in learning about deals and new offerings sustainable and ecofrom The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and Pizza on the Hill? Wondering what Tahoe Donner amenities are serving food and when? We send out our latest and greatest info, offerings and deals to those who subscribe. Deals may include special coupons, limited time offerings, new menu items, events, general dining news and more. As extra incentive, we’ll draw names from those who subscribe and announce winners in each edition throughout the summer. To subscribe, go to tahoedonner.com and click on “subscribe” in the upper right corner. Be sure to select the Dining News check box. Don’t delay – you may be a winner!

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Pair a sustainable white wine , such as the Keenan Summer Blend out of Napa Valle y — a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Alba riño — with our watermelon and arugula sala d (pictured on opposite page). Keenan was one of the pioneers to use sustainable prac tices in the Nap a Valley region. Currently, you can find this wine in our manager selections for $39 per bottle.

friendly wines are adorned with a green leaf next to their names for quick and convenient viewing. We hope you enjoy our sustainable wines as much as we do.

Holiday Party = Ski for Free! Book a party at The Lodge and every guest can ski for free at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area or Cross Country Ski Center! At Santa’s request, all room charges and site fees will be waived for Christmas parties before December 18. Visit tahoedonner.com/event-groups to For more menu options on our holiday parties, please contact group sales at 530-582-9643 or email groupsales@tahoedonner.com

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WELCOME TO THE TAHOE DONNER TRAIL SYSTEM

Below is just a sampling of the many trail descriptions included the summer trail map: FIREWALKER: This shady dirt road offers great views as it connects with several other trails leading down into the Euer Valley. (1.3 miles) GLACIER WAY: A popular dirt road that leads west from Glacier Way Trailhead before connecting with the Donner Lake Rim Trail and Far Side with views along the way. (.8 mile) EUER VALLEY ROAD: The main road that leads from Alder Creek Road into the heart of the Euer Valley. Be alert for vehicle use. (1.5 miles) NORTHWOODS TRAIL: This trail follows Northwoods Blvd from Hansel Ave, passing The Lodge, Trout Creek Rec Center and driving range where it then connects with the Nature Loop which leads to the Northwoods Clubhouse. (.9 mile) RUST NEVER SLEEPS: This trail aggressively climbs from Silver Streak past Aspen Groves and fir stands before connecting with Crazy Horse. (.5 mile)

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We invite members, guests and public to explore more than 50 miles of trails and fire access service roads, covering approximately 4,000 acres of common land owned and maintained by Tahoe Donner Association. The trail system offers a variety of terrain, from the level meadow trail near Northwoods Clubhouse to scenic vista points above Donner Lake and Euer Valley. The Johnson Canyon overlook at trail marker 22 is over 7,000 feet in elevation and offers spectacular views and challenging terrain. We have updated and improved our summer trail maps. A new feature to our trail map is the addition of the summer and Cross Country ski trail names and wayfinding signs plus color coding for differing ability levels, and we have enlarged some areas of the map with insets for easier reading. Overall, you’ll also find increased accuracy of trail locations. Perhaps the most useful feature of our trail maps is the descriptions of the trails, color coded by ability level. It’s a helpful tool for planning an outdoor outing (see box below). Much more valuable information is included in the trail map, so be sure to pick up your copy today. They are available at Member Services, Bikeworks, the Equestrian Center, Trout Creek, and the main trailhead kiosks, in addition to local bike shops. New this year, we have implemented a public summer trail pass program. This program is a voluntary monetary contribution for public trail users. Its purpose is to recognize the financial commitment and trail maintenance efforts the association and members have made and continues to make on the 50+ miles of multi-use single-track and double-track summer trail system. For those who are not Tahoe Donner members, a suggested donation of $5 for adult and $2 for child daily use, or $30 for adult and $15 for child summer pass is encouraged. Donations may be made at Alder Creek Adventure Center, Bikeworks, and Member Services; online at tahoedonner.com/shop; and at select iron rangers at the major trailheads of Glacier Way, Teton Way and the Euer Valley gateway located at Alder Creek Adventure Center. Trail access for members and guests of members is free. The Tahoe Donner trail system supports the varied membership use and encourages continual exploration and stewardship of the community and recreational space. Get out and explore today!

SUNDANCE: This trail is a mix of singletrack and dirt road, offering great views of the Euer Valley and Carpenter Ridge before turning back east through thinned Jeffrey pines and mules’ ears. (1.6 mile) THREE BRIDGES AND A CINNAMON TWIST: A popluar section of singletrack that winds its way into the Euer Valley. It’s a great option to start or finish your adventure. (1.5 mile) HAWK’S PEAK: A singletrack that climbs over 600 feet up the south face of Hawk’s Peak. This trail is fairly steep with little shade, so remember to bring sunscreen and water. (1.5 mile) HIDDEN GEM: One of Tahoe Donner’s most popular and challenging trails, Hidden Gem braids through fir trees with great viewpoints as it heads down into Euer Valley. (1.3 miles) MOTHER LODE: This mile-long singletrack is fun and flowy as you twist and turn your way between Firewalker and Hasting’s Cutoff. (1 mile) [ GREEN: Easier | BLUE: More Difficult | BLACK: Most Difficult ]

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PICKLEBALL

Paces as the Fastest Growing Sport in America BY ASHLEY QUADROS

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It’s a newer sensation, but it’s not a new sport. Pickleball is a cross between badminton, tennis and table tennis and it’s winning over the hearts of many athletes today. In 1965, friends Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum were looking to entertain their bored kids. They suggested the kids play badminton, but were unable to locate all of the equipment needed, so they improvised by using ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball.

At first, the net was at badminton height, but after finding the ball bounced well on asphalt, they lowered the net. Their children loved the made-up game and as they hit the ball back and forth, rules came about and the game was born. The game’s quirky name came from Pritchard’s wife, Joan, who was a competitive rower. She referred to the “pickle boat,” the slowest vessel in a race where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats. Later,

Left: Director of Tennis Ian Mindell returns a serve in a fun match of pickleball. Photo by Ashley Quadros. Below: Pickleball ambassador and Tahoe Donner resident Joel Korelitz rallies in a game of pickleball. Photo by Jeffrey Balfus.

the family’s cocker spaniel was named Pickles after the game. He loved to chase the ball and run off with it, believing it to be no one else’s but Pickles’ ball. Originally created as backyard family entertainment, the friends began playing the game with neighbors and the sport eventually spread by word of mouth. By 1972, it had grown in popularity so much that a corporation was formed to protect the creation of the game. While the sport remained modestly well-liked for decades, word-of-mouth advertising prevailed and by 1990, the sport was being played in all 50 states. Today, pickleball courts can be found at many tennis centers around the world, including Tahoe Donner Tennis Center as of this summer, thanks to Director of Tennis Ian Mindell. “I played pickleball for the first time in early June at Granlibakken in Tahoe City,” recalled Mindell. “We were invited to a USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) ambassadors’ retreat, so Doug Kaut, our head pro, and I headed over to check it out.” Within minutes of arriving, the two were whisked out on the courts and started playing. “It was a great time, as some of the elements of my tennis game translated very well to pickleball. I was hooked right away. I hope that others will try it and enjoy it as much as I have,” Mindell added. Mindell enjoyed his introduction to pickleball so much, the decision to add pickleball courts to Tahoe Donner Tennis Center was made within weeks of that first game. The

Tennis Center now has two courts dedicated for pickleball play. “I think everyone should try pickleball, whether you are a die-hard tennis player or have never picked up a racket of any kind,” he said. “It’s fun and easy to get started yet still challenging. Most importantly, it is a great form of exercise.” Unlike tennis, pickleball is played on a smaller court, extending 44 feet long by 20 feet wide, which is about one-fourth the size of a tennis court. Because of this shorter distance, it requires less mobility, giving people of all ages and abilities more opportunities to maintain a rally and react to opponent advances. But for Mindell, the social element is most enjoyable. “Most players of all levels are willing to get out and play with you,” said Mindell. “They encourage you to have fun, keep trying

and help grow the sport.” (See Mindell’s pickle tip on page 23). As testament to the growth of the sport, pickleball courts can now be found at 14 locations in the Lake Tahoe vicinity, and that’s only counting North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. While most folks play for fun, it’s also played competitively by more experienced players; today there is even an International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) with member organizations representing their countries and enforcing the game’s bylaws and international rules. Likewise, the non-profit USAPA is designed to promote all things pickleball, including official rules, tournaments, clinics, rankings and more. The organization relies heavily on ambassadors who have pledged to volunteer their time to help promote pickleball and the USAPA in

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their designated area of representation. And right here in Tahoe Donner, we have our own pickleball ambassador, Joel Korelitz. “I like competing in pickleball events, and try to establish competition ladders at various facilities,” said Korelitz, who has lived part-time in Tahoe Donner since 1986. “I am an ambassador for USAPA, and devote a lot of time to promoting the game by organizing demos and clinics

at various community centers and private and public tennis facilities.” When teaching his clinics, Korelitz helps new players learn everything they need to know about pickleball. Even with large groups of 30-40 people, he notes that most people with a tennis background pick up the game within fifteen minutes. But while pickleball does share similarities with tennis, a tennis background

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isn’t needed to understand this sport. For those who have never played tennis, the game is still generally learned within an hour’s instruction. In Korelitz’s opinion, the hardest aspect of pickleball is not the physical activity involved, but learning how to keep score. While physical limitations can prevent many athletes from playing the sports they love, for the most part age or limitation does not seem to be a deterrent in being able to play this game. “There are very proficient players in their 80s,” said Korelitz. “It is also an easy way for youngsters to learn to play both tennis and pickleball. The smaller paddle combined with the slower ball allows for their quick satisfaction and successes.” Korelitz has witnessed parents attempting to teach small children tennis on the courts without much success. Tennis rackets tend to be difficult for small children to carry and maneuver, and it’s more challenging for them to hit the balls with enough force to clear the net. Pickleball, on the other hand, is great for small children. “The game is multi-generational,” said Korelitz. “We frequently see grandparents playing pickleball with grandchildren. Most games

“One of the first things I realized when I started to play pickleball was the value of getting to the net after the return of serve,” said Mindell. “In tennis the tendency to stay back after you return serve is a good tactic as the serve tends to be a weapon for most players; however, in pickleball the servers must let the return of serve bounce giving the offensive opportunity to the returners as they now have time to get to the net first. The return doesn’t have to be hit hard; the main focus of that shot should be to get it back deep at the servers feet, giving you time to get to

the net and make the serving team come up with great shots to win the point. Remember, in pickleball you can only score points when you are serving; so as the returning team, don’t stay back and let the servers take the offensive position at the net first. If they do, you are going to be in for a long day at the office trying to come up with one great passing shot after another. Returning the serve and rushing the net is a great way to put pressure on the servers and it gives you your best chance to get a side out so you can then serve and start to score points.”

are played as doubles, so differing abilities are not as big an issue as in tennis.” The paddles are also lightweight, making them easier to carry; the courts are smaller and nets are lower, so the balls don’t need to be hit as far or high; and the balls travel slower, making it easier for people of any age to react. Pickleball truly is an all-ages sport. Like Mindell, Korelitz is also relatively new to pickleball. He was introduced to the game by an 83-year-old friend earlier this year, and is now a pickleball ambassador, which illustrates how easy it is to really learn. “I started in January of 2015, and was instantly hooked,” recalled Korelitz. “It is addictive. Forty-plus years ago, I played three to four sets of tennis a day, but I had to give it up because of physical problems. Golf became my next passion, so now I have golf and pickleball. Pickleball is social, physical, economical and environmental. These are basically the reasons for its popularity.” Interested in learning pickleball at Tahoe Donner Tennis Center? Come on out to see why pickleball is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in America. Every Saturday there is a Pickleball Welcome Center Clinic at 12 p.m. The cost is just $13 for members and $16 for their guests, and includes all equipment needed. Parties may also bring their own equipment or buy pickleball rackets and balls at the Tennis Center if desired. “This clinic will introduce players to the basics of the game including strategy, rules and scoring,” explained Mindell. “The basics of pickleball are easy to pick up so the learning curve to this game is much shorter than traditional sports like golf or tennis.” In addition to Saturday afternoon clinics, the Tennis Center also offers open play days for those who just want to show up and play every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1 -3 p.m. and Wednesday nights from 5 – 7 p.m. To learn even more about pickleball, visit usapa.org and pickleballchannel.com. We hope to see you pickling about on the courts soon.

Pickleball ambassador Joel Korelitz rallies in a game of pickleball. Photo by Jeffrey Balfus.

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SIERRA CREST 30K/50K ULTRA RUN SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Above: Participants in the inaugural Sierra Crest Ultra Run will be treated to challenging single track trails and spectacular views as they run through Tahoe Donner on their way to the finish at the top of Donner Summit. Right: Unique trophies, handcrafted by local artist Pat Blide, will be presented to the top three men and women in each race.

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If you are out on the Tahoe Donner trails early on Saturday, August 8 you may be lucky enough to see some of the nation’s most talented ultra runners. As participants in the inaugural Sierra Crest Ultra Run, they will be taking on the challenge of running 30-kilometer or 50-kilometer courses on some of the best single tracks with spectacular scenic views in the area. Both the 30-kilometer (18.64 miles) and the 50-kilometer (30.07 miles) races start at Alder Creek Adventure Center and finish at Auburn Ski Club’s Training Center on Boreal Ridge Road at the top of Donner Summit. The 30-kilometer course climbs up to the Drifter Ridge before joining the Donner Lake Rim Trail past Summit Lake and Castle Peak and crossing under the freeway to finish at Auburn Ski Club’s Training Center — that’s 3,493 feet of climbing. The 50-kilometer race drops into the Euer Valley before climbing up to the Drifter Ridge — a challenging 4,660 feet of climbing. The first overall man and woman of the 50k will each receive “spike runners,” handcrafted sculptures by local artist Pat Blide, using salvaged railroad spikes. Additionally first, second, and third place men and women in both races will receive gift certificates from Tahoe Mountain Sports. All race finishers will receive a commemorative mason jar mug plus raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes. Organizers expect this event to grow each year to become a fundraiser to help the junior biathlon programs at Auburn Ski Club, a 501(c)3 committed to encouraging lifetime participation in snowsports. Race sponsors include Tahoe Donner Association, Tahoe Mountain Sports, Salomon, Hammer Nutrition, The Brewing Lair, Truckee Donner Land Trust, and Tahoe National Forest. Registration is open through Thursday, August 6. Volunteers are needed to help with the five aid stations along the course to keep runners fueled and hydrated. Please contact sjones@tahoedonner.com if you can help. For more information see the website sierracrest50k.org. To see more of artist Pat Blide’s work, see riversideartstudios.com.

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SIERRA 4X4 TRAILS AND ALES EVENT BENEFITS TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND WITH MORE THAN $2,000 Tahoe Donner teamed up with the Tahoe Donner 4 Wheelers Club to create the Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales event, an inaugural fundraising affair that took place on Saturday, July 18. The event included kids’ games, a shine-and-show contest, a raffle, a bounce house, cornhole, beer tasting, BBQ dinner and a trail ride the following day. Proceeds from the event benefited the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, a non-profit program designed to make charitable contributions to benefit the greater Truckee/North Tahoe region in several areas of interest, including health and human services, environment, conservation and animal welfare, education and youth development, and arts and

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culture. In total, $1,945 was raised for the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. “Words cannot express how appreciative we are to both the Tahoe Donner 4 Wheelers Club and staff at Tahoe Donner,” said Merle Fajans, co-chair of the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. “The money raised from the Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales event has exceeded expectations and will help support our local community. We are beyond thankful for their generosity and to all the individuals who came out to support us and the event.” Approximately 300 people were in attendance, 60 of whom entered their vehicle into the shine-and-show contest, in addition to 28 people who participated in the trail ride the following day. One of the shine-and-show contest categories was the “People’s Choice Award.” “Attendees were invited to cast their vote for the 4x4 they liked the best. The voting was so close we had two winners. The first one, as you can imagine, was a totally decked out Jeep,” said Bill Ratcliff, 4 Wheelers Club president. “But the second award was won by a 3-year-old who entered his little electric ride-on toy Jeep. When he won, he wore a grin that lit up the entire venue.”

Of the 60 vehicles in the running, the following individuals were winners in their respective categories: • Cleanest: Don Gerbi - Truckee, Calif. • Dirtiest: Karl Huie - Tiburon, Calif. • Most Rugged Tires: Erika Scyphers Sparks, Nev. • Best Rims: Matt Smith - Gardnerville, Nev. • Most Trail Ready: Pat Sullivan - Washoe Valley, Nev. • Best Stock: Todd Freitas - Truckee, Calif. • Best Classic: John Briggs - Kings Beach, Calif. • People’s Choice (two winners): Russ Liedholm - Truckee, Calif. and Maddox Colombo (3 years old) - Sacramento, Calif. “This event was successful because of all the hard work of the club members and Tahoe Donner employees who devoted so much time and effort in helping to plan and organize the event,” said Ratcliff. “They all are professional, quality folks who grab the bull by the horns and get things done!” Ratcliff added that as a result of the event, his club saw an increase of 20 new club members. Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales was such a success, the team at Tahoe Donner and the 4 Wheelers Club plan to host the event again next summer. For more information on the club, see td4wheelers.com.

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DID YOU KNOW? TAHOE DONNER PROVIDES A FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM TRUCKEE THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27. The complimentary shuttle service for Tahoe Donner members will run to and from the event. The shuttle will leave from Trout Creek Recreation Center 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, but unforeseen traffic issues may cause delays. Please no pets, bikes, or large strollers on our shuttle. For more information, call Member Services at 530-587-9400 or Trout Creek Rec Center at 530-587-9437. Downtown Truckee Thursdays is a great community event with live music, great art, Foothills Farmers Market, children’s activities, a beer garden and a variety of vendors. The

event takes place in Downtown Truckee every Thursday until August 27 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. See more event info at truckeethursdays.com.

TRUCKEE THURSDAYS EXTENDED

Love Truckee Thursdays? This summer, you can have one more week of Truckee Thursdays fun, as another date has been added to the season. The event has been extended to take place every Thursday through August 27.

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS BOARD MEETING RECAP JUNE 19, 2015 Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) • GPC alternate appointment (Johns) • Replacement Bandit 250 Chipper • Golf Course irrigation heads • Finance Committee chair appointment (King) Amenity Access Policy: Direction Given Discussion took place regarding the pros and cons of the current amenity access policy and the merits of increasing the number of member IDs allowed for purchase per property. Following discussion, the board directed staff to research the development of an internal tracking mechanism for determining the number Tahoe Donner fractional property ownerships. California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522): Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) The board approved the implementation of a new sick pay policy for seasonal and part-time employees, in order to ensure compliance with a new California law that went into effect July 1, 2015. Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 4-0 (Director Wulff absent) The board approved the unaudited preliminary May 2015 Financials.

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TOWN OF TRUCKEE ENACTS SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE In May of 2015, the Town of Truckee adopted a Social Host Liability ordinance into the municipal code. The Social Host Liability Ordinance, which became effective on July 9, aims to reduce underage drinking and substance abuse. In 2014, The Truckee Tahoe Unified School District administered the California Healthy Kids Survey and found that the alcohol and marijuana use rates for our local students were 8-13 percent higher than the California average. The Social Host Liability Ordinance prohibits any person from hosting or allowing a party or gathering to be hosted upon his or her public or private property where any person under the age of 21 is using or consuming alcohol, marijuana, or controlled substances. A violation of the Social Host Liability Ordinance can occur even if the person responsible for the gathering did not intend for minors to possess or consume alcohol, marijuana, or controlled substances but did nothing to stop or try to prevent the use. “The intent of this ordinance is not to punish those in need of police assistance but rather deal with those who show disregard for the safety of Truckee’s youth,” Truckee Police Captain Robert Left-

wich stated. Violations of the Social Host Liability Ordinance are administrative violations and therefore not subject to criminal prosecution or arrest. If a violation occurs, the host will receive an administrative citation and fine as well as information as to how to appeal the citation. It is important to note that anyone who calls the Truckee Police Department seeking assistance from law enforcement to stop or prevent a gathering on his or her property will not be subject to the penalties in this ordinance. “Our priority has and always will be the safety of our citizens, and we will continue to apply solutions that put the health and safety of our local youth first,” said Truckee Police Chief Adam McGill. To report an event where you believe underage drinking is occurring, please contact the Truckee Police Department’s Dispatch at 530-550-2320. For further information, resources for parents, or more specifics about the use rates for local youth please visit ttfwdd.com. For specific questions regarding the Social Host Liability Ordinance, please contact Detective Sara Rodriguez at srodriguez@townoftruckee. com.

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Andrea and Michael Cassidy ended their New Zealand travels in Auckland during the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration of its 175-year anniversary.

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TURKEY Lila Shadloo and Terry Griffith in Istanbul. The Bosphorus, with the Asian side of Istanbul, is in the distance behind them.

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Kat Severin and Laurie Goldman with local safari friends Gary Brannan, Paul Wallace, Larry Mann and Judy Rech at Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa near the Sands of the Kalahari.

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New Listing!

Panoramic Views, Sunny and Gorgeous Setting

15595SkislopeWay.com

This large .464± acre lot offers one of the most stunning enclaves in Tahoe Donner. Surrounded by nature, this extensively and recently remodeled retreat offers five bedrooms (three en-suite), integrated open floor plan with great room living, wonderful chef’s kitchen, large family room, game room for kids of any age, loft, laundry facilities, extensive storage and more. The spacious deck offers sweeping “dream” views of the mountains. Simply a rare, spectacular property! $1,395,000 New Listing!

Panoramic Views of Northstar and Martis Valley Await!

12893MuhlebachWay.com

This gorgeous home offers a wonderful location in lower Tahoe Donner, close to Trout Creek Rec Center, easy year ’round access. Spacious with huge great room, you’ll enjoy integrated living with private rear deck and spa, 2 dazzling front view decks, open floor plan, soaring ceilings and unique chef’s kitchen. Main floor master suite plus bedroom/office; the lower level offers a large family/theatre room with wet bar, two bedrooms and family room. Private and elegant setting! $1,150,000 New Listing!

Spectacular Views of the Carson Range, Martis Valley and Northstar

13076SkislopeWay.com

Beautifully appointed home in an easy living location! Offering every convenience expected with luxury living, this spacious four bedroom, 2.5 bath home provides open floor plan living, soaring ceilings, chef’s kitchen, lovely finishes. Offering an amazing sense of privacy with stunning perennial grounds, water feature, spa, bocci ball, putting green and workshop on its HUGE .854± acre parcel, here’s a unique opportunity. Impressive with FABULOUS panoramic views! $1,065,000

Over $110,000,000 in Tahoe Donner Sales Since 2009. Alison Knows Tahoe Donner. Buying or Selling? Contact Alison Today!

Alison Elder 530 582 8103

tahoe@alisonelder.com eldergrouptahoerealestate.com Cal BRE #01399851

Tahoe Donner Single Family Home Sales

2nd quarter 2014 vs. 2nd quarter 2015

When it comes to understanding the Truckee/Tahoe market, trust the experts at Dickson Realty.

2nd quarter 2014 $1,000,000+

$0– $499,999

27%

$750,000– $999,999

2nd quarter 2015

$0– $499,999

$1,000,000 and higher

29%

24%

$500,000– $749,999

43%

$750,000– $999,999

$500,000– $749,999

18%

47%

$0– 14 Sold Listings $499,999 $413,028 Average Price

$0– 15 Sold Listings $499,999 $413,693 Average Price

$500,000– 22 Sold Listings $749,999 $625,043 Average Price

$500,000– 24 Sold Listings $749,999 $617,350 Average Price

$750,000– 12 Sold Listings $999,999 $839,000 Average Price

$750,000– 9 Sold Listings $999,999 $864,555 Average Price

$1,000,000 3 Sold Listings and higher $1,088,000 Average Price

$1,000,000 3 Sold Listings and higher $1,046,833 Average Price

26 Average Days On Market

23 Average Days On Market

18 Average Days On Market

68 Average Days On Market

54 Average Days On Market

41 Average Days On Market

50 Average Days On Market

162 Average Days On Market

As of July 6, 2015, there are 110 single family homes on the market in Tahoe Donner, ranging from just under $300K to $1,775,000. The majority of sales for the 2nd quarter again fall within the $500K-$750K price range, which also has the majority of active homes on the market. Average sales prices were very similar to 2014. With summer well underway, it is a great time for buyers to see all that our beautiful area has to offer. Tell a friend! Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS) as of July 6, 2015.

the rice team MORTGAGES IN CA/NV

www.TheRiceTeam.com | 530.582.9991

11836 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 15947 South Shore Drive, Truckee 8912 Highway 89, Blairsden-Graeagle

530.587.7444

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