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PROTECTING OUR FOREST By keeping our forests healthy, Tahoe Donner Forestry Department helps protects our neighborhoods from wildfire. P20

ASHLEY QUADROS

BETTY BAKER RETIRES Betty Baker has been a familiar face at Tahoe Donner for nearly three decades. We thank her for her years of service.

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SUMMER CONCERT Two electrifying tribute bands will have you rockin’ and rollin’ at this year’s Summer Concert on the Green.

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SPRING GOLF SPECIALS Get some early season golfing in and save some cash by taking advantage of our spring golf specials.

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DEPARTMENTS

TAKE NOTE

President’s Message A discussion on April board meeting topics

A Perfect Gift New, improved gift cards

Monthly Calendar See a listing of June events

Dining News Opt in to our e-newsletter and win prizes!

Let’s Get Together Summer is heating up!

2015 Election New board member declared elected

Vitality Connection Are you drinking enough water?

Making History Working together to break a world record

Golf Fitness Offering a new golfspecific fitness class

Book Signing Party Author Jack Harpster at TD on June 10

Defensible Space Maintain your lot in a fire-safe condition

Farewell, Friend Longtime resident moves “off the hill”

Where in the World is TD News? TD News travels the world

Water Restrictions from TDPUD New emergency drought regulations

VOL. 16, NO. 06

WELCOME

JUNE 2015

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Jim Stang, jcstang@sbcglobal.net

Vice President

Tom Johns, btjtd@aol.com

Treasurer

Steve Miller, smiller@tahoedonner.com

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Secretary

Ron Wulff, rwulff@sbcglobal.net

Director

Courtney Murrell, 2courtneymurrell@gmail.com

Board of Directors

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I am writing my June message in early May and the month is behaving in typical May fashion – golf in shirtsleeves on Tuesday followed by snow showers on Thursday. I hope that the weather gives us sunshine and moderate temperatures soon. In this message I would like to recap some of the topics discussed in the April board meeting. These topics are: noxious activities relating to growing and using marijuana, speed limits and their enforcement on the public roads in the Association, and our forests. Federal laws state that marijuana use is illegal whereas California laws state that growing and ingesting is legal within established limits. To add to the confusion, the laws regulating HOAs in California (Davis-Stirling Act) also weigh in with growing issues. The laws and interpretations seem to be in a constant state of flux. Our CC&Rs do not speak to marijuana usage, but they do address the “Prohibition of Noxious Activities.” The legalese written about noxious activities is more than I care to (or should) discuss, but it boils down to this: If you do something on your property or common area that unreasonably disturbs another owner’s or tenant’s enjoyment of his or her lot or the common area, that can be grounds for appealing to our Covenants Committee. For some people the smell of marijuana is noxious and debilitating. For others marijuana has medical uses. There is no easy answer as to which party will prevail. Until the civil laws give us direction, please be mindful of your responsibilities and the rights of others. Across the country there are many HOAs grappling with marijuana use.

What are your thoughts? Please let the board know. Another issue brought to the board’s attention was speeding on TDA roads. Unless otherwise posted, there are two speed limits in Tahoe Donner: 35-MPH on Northwoods and 25-MPH on all other roads. The limits are set by the Town and comply with the California Vehicle Code. Enforcement is the job of the Truckee Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. The board does not make the laws nor can it enforce the law. What the board can do is petition the Town to install better signage. In the past, we have asked for radar signs at critical points on our roads. At the April board meeting, the board reviewed the Town’s proposed use of our TSSA-1 funds and directed staff to again request the installation of radar signs using these funds. It is a violation of our CC&Rs if you put out your own speed limit signs. Call the Truckee Police Department and request their assistance if you observe constant speeding. And to drivers, please observe the speed limits. On the street that I live, the worst offenders are year-round residents. My last topic concerns our forests and the best way to protect them and our homes from fire. I do not know of another HOA that invests as much as we do in maintaining healthy forests while protecting them from a catastrophic fire. In the last five years we spent, on average, $725,000 or $112 per property owner, per year. Our Forestry Department uses these funds to reduce fuel loads along our borders, chip wood from our lots, grow seedlings from (Continued on p. 4)

June

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

FOR ADDITIONAL JUNE EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10 National Trails Day

JUNE 6: TRUCKEE DAY

Join us for a guided afternoon hike from 3-6 p.m. See tahoedonner.com/trails for details.

THURSDAYS STARTING JUNE 11

Truckee Thursdays Free Shuttle Our free shuttle picks up and drops off at Trout Creek Rec Center. See tahoedonner.com. FRIDAY, JUNE 12

Deck Opening Party Join us at The Lodge to celebrate summer and outdoor deck dining. See page 17.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Truckee Day is a town-wide street cleanup and civic-pride day, now in its eleventh successful year! Plan to be part of the fun on Saturday, June 6. Starting at 8 a.m., Tahoe Donner participants should meet at the SnowTech building at 17356 Northwoods Blvd. to check in and to get Truckee Day t-shirts and instructions. Preregistration is not required. Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be available and SnowTech will also hold a raffle for prizes including a free season of snow removal, plus certificates to Tahoe Donner amenities and dining. In collaboration with Truckee Day, the Truckee River Weed Warriors will be present to hand out supplies and weed identification information. Neighborhood volunteers who want to also remove non-native invasive plants while picking up trash should look for the Weed Warriors station when checking in. Afterward, join your friends and neighbors at the town-wide block party starting at noon at Truckee River Regional Park on Brockway Road. For more information, see truckeeday.org. AMENITY OPENINGS IN JUNE • Tahoe Donner Campground — Friday, June 12. • Recreation Hut at Northwoods Clubhouse — Friday, June 19. See page 12. • Northwoods Pool — Saturday, June 20. See page 12. • Equestrian Center — Saturday, June 27. See page 5. ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES. SATURDAY, JUNE 20

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Recreation Hut Opens

RAD Camps Begin

Free Concert at Northwoods Clubhouse

Check out bocce and other equipment at the

New this summer! Recreation Adventure Days

Enjoy live music, a bounce house, food, and

Rec Hut, located adjacent to the Northwoods

(RAD) Camps are offered on Saturdays, Sun-

family fun outside Northwoods Clubhouse.

Pool, starting June 19. See page 12.

days and Wednesdays. See page 13.

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(Continued from p. 2) our own harvested pine cones, plant seedlings, and advise members on wood lot management and many other forestry issues. We plant from 2,000 to 10,000 trees a year. The board considers our forests a very valuable asset and in the April meeting increased Forestry’s budget by $40,000 (to $869,000). Our forester, Bill Houdyschell (a registered professional forester), will manage the use of these funds. Bill and I have communicated a number of times regarding our fire readiness. He feels that Tahoe Donner’s borders are properly protected from fires moving into the association. For example, in 2003 and 2007 roaring fires from Route 80 slowed at our treated areas which allowed suppression crews to extinguish them. This year we will concentrate on our common and residential areas. Forestry will continue to work on the common areas and we property owners must do our part. Forestry is here to help us manage our wooded lots for defensible space and healthy forests. Since the last time you performed your defensible space cleanup, vegetation has grown and statutes have changed. Defensible space requirements are specified in California Public Resource Codes 4291 through 4299 and will be the blueprint for our wood lot treatment. There will be more to do now than when we first started treatments in 2008. Bill reports that some members have maintained their lots exceptionally well. Others, however, will need additional work to bring them up to current standards. Forestry employees Bill, Ben, and Dean are here to help, reachable at 530-5879432. They are Tahoe Donner employees with vast experience and education in forestry and firefighting. Our forestry goal is to produce a healthy forest and reduce the fuel load on our lots. As I drive around Tahoe Donner, I notice a number of homesites containing stacked woodpiles that appear to be quite old and abandoned. Please eliminate them! My next article will address the findings from the United States Forest Service on the Angora Fire. In 2007, a major fire roared through South Lake Tahoe leaving more than 2,050 cabins as burning embers. We need to learn from this report and protect our association.

JIM STANG | BOARD PRESIDENT Stay tuned for part two of this article in the July issue of Tahoe Donner News.

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GET PUBLISHED! Back by popular demand, we’re bringing the photo contest back 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. Questions? Email comdep@tahoedonner.com. Start snapping!

NEW AND IMPROVED TAHOE DONNER GIFT CARDS

Buy a gift card to use at one amenity or multiple of your choosing, or purchase a gift card exclusively for The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Give the gift of variety to friends,

family and visitors—it’s the perfect gift for any occasion. Gift cards can be purchased at Member Services or any of the Tahoe Donner amenities.

NEW! GET DINING DISCOUNTS, PERKS AND NEWS OPT IN TO WIN! Are you interested in learning about deals and new offerings from The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and Pizza on the Hill? Wondering what Tahoe Donner amenities are serving food and when? Starting in June, we will be sending 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 to this new dining email newsletter 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!

EQUESTRIAN CENTER TO OPEN FREE EVENT! MEET & GREET JUNE 26 Equestrian Center staff and horses will be on hand to welcome you to the 2015 summer season. Join us for complimentary hot dogs, cold drinks, s’mores, games and prizes. Enter the drawing to win a trail or pony ride and collect your favorite equestrian trading cards. Say hello to your old equine friends and meet some new ones! MEET AND GREET: FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | TIME: 5 – 7 P.M. STARTING JUNE 27: OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, 9 – 4

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General Manager

587-9431

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Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

Amenities Tahoe Donner Campground 587-9462

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Beach Club Marina

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587-9460

Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Dickson Corporate Logos Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484

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Downhill Ski Area

587-9444

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Equestrian Center

587-9470

Dickson Realty Logo equestrian@tahoedonner.com

Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course

587-9443

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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

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

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Elections, Bonnie Watkins

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Finance, Jeff Bonzon

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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

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Giving Fund Co-Chair, Dick Gander

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Bridge Club, Robin Reese

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Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine

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Rowing Club, Dot Mace

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Senior Alpine Ski, Dave Wallace

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Tennis, John McGregor

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9-Holers, Marianne Bowers

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Men’s Golf, Bob Moore

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Women’s Golf, Fran Macomber

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Hiking Club, Robin Reese

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Quilt Club, Linda Brush

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FAREWELL TO BETTY BAKER, LONG-TIME FRIEND AND TAHOE DONNER EMPLOYEE BY ASHLEY QUADROS After more than 27 years with Tahoe Donner Association, Betty Baker has retired and is now starting the next chapter of her life in Grass Valley, Calif. Baker first bought a lot in Tahoe Donner back in 1978 before she and her husband built and moved into their new home in 1984. She eventually sold her home in 2014, and now as she says goodbye to her old neighbors and friends, Baker looked back on Tahoe Donner with fond memories. “When I first started here, I was the supervisor of the ticket office at the ski hill,” recalled Baker. “That was back in ’88.” For approximately five years, Baker spent her winters working at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and her summers working in Member Services, which at the time was known as the Pass Office. Baker had a knack for working with the public, and with her calm demeanor and desire to help, she fittingly became the manager of the office, a position she held for over 20 years. In a span of almost three decades, Baker watched Tahoe Donner change before her eyes and several of those changes occurred right in her own department. Shortly after becoming manager, computers were introduced to Tahoe Donner. “It was a scary thing—how do you work this computer?” recalled Baker. “We had typewriters before that.” At the time, the Pass Office used IBM Selectric typewriters to make member ID cards. Even the process of creating a member ID card was much more complex compared to the mere seconds it takes now to snap a picture and print. The department used Polaroid pictures, which only had four pictures on each film. After each picture was taken, Baker and her team would manually cut each picture out and then laminate the picture onto a pass they had typed up. And while computers were scary in the beginning, looking back, she says they ultimately made their jobs much easier. Outside of the Pass Office, which coincidentally was remodeled her first year on the job and remodeled again before she retired last

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month, substantial changes have come about in Tahoe Donner. “The growth of Tahoe Donner is amazing,” said Baker. When she joined the Tahoe Donner team, Trout Creek Recreation Center and the driving range did not exist. There was a pool at Northwoods Clubhouse, and a second pool was located at Tahoe Donner Golf Course, but in a different location that is now a popular location for weddings (The Pavilion). In addition to the new amenities, several have changed. “When I first came here, the cross country center was in the middle,” said Baker, referencing Bennett Flat behind Northwoods Clubhouse. Before Bennett Flat became a protected wetland, people could ski all day and then stop by Northwoods Restaurant (now Pizza on the Hill) for dinner, which was located in the Meadow Room at the time. The marina also underwent a major renovation after Baker started and the Architectural Standards Office (ASO) was also originally known as Environmental Control. Of all the upgrades to amenities and amenities added, Tahoe Donner Golf Course was always Baker’s favorite. And that love of golf helped inspire a very popular club here, the Women’s 9-Holers Golf Club. “I haven’t been playing much, but I and another lady started the 9-Holers,” recalled Baker, referring to fellow 9-Holers founder Jeannette Wollinka. “I played quite often and I plan to continue in retirement.” Baker has big plans for retirement, which of course includes golfing more, but she is also looking forward to spending more time with her family, making new friends, hiking and trying new things, now that she will have more time. “I’d like to explore the history of Grass Valley,” she said. “It’s very historic—just like Truckee.” As Baker starts the next journey of her life,

she knows she will never forget Tahoe Donner. “I have really enjoyed my time here,” said Baker with a smile. “Tahoe Donner has been good to me.” Even with everything Tahoe Donner has to offer, she said it is the people she will miss the most—her friends, her neighbors and the homeowners who made her job so rewarding. In saying goodbye to Betty Baker, we say goodbye to a little piece of Tahoe Donner that she helped create. Until we meet again, on behalf of the entire Tahoe Donner team, we bid you adieu.

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TAHOE DONNER'S CONCERT ON THE GREEN, JULY 3 BRITAIN'S FINEST & GLIMMER TWINS Last summer’s concert with Super Diamond, the “surreal” Neil Diamond tribute band, was so much fun we decided to look for more tribute acts. This summer, Tahoe Donner's annual Summer Concert on the Green will feature the Beatles tribute band Britain's Finest, as well as the Rolling Stones tribute band, the Glimmer Twins, coming up on July 3. Get ready for a Beatles and Rolling Stones experience like never before. You may have seen Beatles tribute acts in the past, but this time you'll be in awe of the enthusiasm and energy for which they are recognized and remembered. After every performance, audience members will be struck at first by the incredible recreation of those oh-so-familiar songs the world has come to love and knows by heart. Glimmer Twins front man Keith Call will take you back to the 60s from the album Beggar's Banquet up to Exile on Main St. The show takes place on Tahoe Donner's driving range, on a gentle slope surrounded by giant pines. Performers often say that it is one of the more beautiful and relaxed settings they have ever played. Concert-goers can come along and enjoy the music with friends and family in a wonderful outdoor location. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the con-

cert begins at 6 p.m. Food and drink will be for sale, or guests can bring their own picnics. Tickets are on sale now for $35 for adults or $15 ages 7-12; children 6 and under are free. Tickets are also available same-day at the event; however, they are $5 more per person. Don’t put this off – the event will sell out! Low-back chairs only, please. Tahoe Donner's Driving Range is located adjacent to Trout Creek Recreation Center, 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call 530-587-9400, ext. 0. Tickets are also available online at tahoedonner.com.

Take a trip down memory lane with two rock ‘n roll tribute

bands on July 3.

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JO IN US FO R TH E AN NU AL ME MB ER SH IP ME ET IN G AN D BB Q/ EX PO, JU NE 21

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

This yea r’s annual membership meeting will take place at Nor thwoods Clu bhouse on June 21 at 10 a.m. Immediately followi ng the meeting, join us for the Members’ BBQ and Expo up at our new Alder Creek Advent ure Center star ting at 12 p.m. Come check out the new facility, learn about what’s going on this sum mer, grab a burger or a dog, play some games, and mingle wit h your neighbors. It’s a great family eve nt! We hope to see you all there!

UNCONTESTED CANDIDATE DECLARED ELECTED PER BYLAWS OF TAHOE DONNER As prescribed by the board-approved procedures for the 2015 director’s election, the property owner listed below submitted his name for a seat on the Tahoe Donner board of directors and was certified as a member in good standing on May 1, 2015, by your Election Committee: • Jeff Bonzon Pursuant to Article VII, Section 5 (d) of the Amendments to the Restated Bylaws: “if one, but no more than one, eligible candidate has submitted their timely application for the one available seat, the board of directors declares that candidate elected and the director election concluded.” Thus, it is determined that Mr. Jeff Bonzon is declared elected, the 2015 board of directors election is concluded, and Mr. Bonzon will take office upon the conclusion of the annual membership meeting on June 21, 2015. Mr. Bonzon has submitted a candidate’s statement which will be mailed to the membership along with the annual director election notice. Read Mr. Bonzon’s candidate statement at right.

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2015 Tahoe Donner Association Board of Director’s Election Cand idate’s Statement Candidate: Jeffrey Bonzon I am Jeff Bonzon, and I am very excited to be running for a posit ion on the Tahoe Donner Association Board of D irectors. My wife, Carolyn, and I began t raveling with our two children to the Tahoe area in the early ‘80’s with friends who owned a vacation home in Taho e Donner. We loved the experience so much that, in 1991-‐2, we and two other coup les bought a house and two vacant lots in TD. By t he end of the ‘90’s, we bought one of the lots from our partners and began the planning process for our own home. While we originally expected it to be a vacation home , a series of fortuitous events in 2003-‐4 allowed us to move from the Bay Area to T ahoe Donner on a full-‐time basis . We have been here ever since, taking full advantag e of the wonderful opportunities provided by this exciting mountain community! When we took the major step of moving to this extraordinar y community, we soon found a wonderful, welcoming group of like-‐minded outdoor enthusiasts, always on the lookout for new playmates . We quickly began to understa nd the breadth and depth of opportunities Tahoe D onner affords all of us, not solel y from a recreational perspective, but from a communi ty service one, as well. We both soon jumped in, Carolyn with the Disabled Spor ts ski program at Alpine Mead ows and the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club, and I (once I finished working for Bank of the West) with the TDSASC as well. I spen t two years on the Board of the Ski Club, one of which was as Board President. It was a fantastic way to get to know a broad group (membership was about 190) of great people! My work experience, which inclu ded 30 years of corporate bank ing with Bank of America in San Francisco, and then 4 years with Bank of the W est in Truckee managing their Small Business Commercial Real Estate Lending group, led me to want to better understand the financial side of our vibrant Asso ciation. As a result, I joined the Association’s Finance Committee in 2010, and became the Committee Chair in 2012, a position that I continue to hold. During this t ime, I have had the pleasure of working with the T D Board and Management in a ddition to the very dedicated members of our Comm ittee. Together, we have accomp lished much in the way of strengthening TDA’s finan cial position so that we can adeq uately manage not only today’s growth and requirem ents, but also build and maintain a strong financial reserve position to care for the maintenance and repla cement of our 40+ year old infrastructure and facil ities, without having to resort to special assessments. I look forward to continuing to serve you for the next three year s as a member of your Tahoe Donner Board of D irectors.

SPRING GOLF DEALS These were so popular last spring and fall,

Golfers must present coupon

we are bringing them back for 2015. Don’t

along with a valid receipt

miss out on these great spring golf deals

from Tahoe Donner Golf

valid through June 25; be sure to check out

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the Father’s Day Special for the special retail

other offers or discounts.

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DRIVE AND DINE Returning to Tahoe Donner Golf Course for a limited time is our Drive and Dine special, valid only May 15 – June 25. Golfers may enjoy 18-hole green fees with a shared cart and a $20 food credit to be used at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Packages start at just $65, including your food credit with tee times available daily after 1 p.m. MAY 15 – JUNE 11: $65 MEMBER, $75 GUEST, $85 PUBLIC

LOCALS SPRING SPECIAL Calling all Truckee and

FATHER’S DAY GOLF SPECIAL

North Lake Tahoe locals— this deal is exclusive to you! Through June 25, residents with a valid local ID* are eligible to receive NCGA member preferred rates. Rates vary by play time and date. THROUGH JUNE 11: BEFORE 2 P.M. $65, TWILIGHT (2 – 3:50 P.M.) $50, 9 HOLES (4 P.M. OR AFTER) $35

Make dad feel extra special this Father’s Day. By purchasing him a 4-play pack (for public) or a 5-play pack (for Tahoe Donner members) on or before June 21, dad will also receive a 40 percent off retail coupon! Play packs may be used for separate rounds or all together for one foursome. Contact the golf pro shop for more info at 530-587-9443 or by email at golf@tahoedonner.com.

JUNE 12 – 25: $75 MEMBER, $85 GUEST, $95 PUBLIC

JUNE 12 – 25: BEFORE 2 P.M. $79, TWILIGHT (2 – 3:50 P.M.) $64, 9 HOLES (4 P.M. OR AFTER) $44

Food credit must be used the same day of golf

*Golfer must present local Truckee or North

excludes golf clubs; may not be combined with

Lake Tahoe ID in order to redeem NCGA rates.

any other offer. Coupon expires June 30, 2015.

play. Advance reservations recommended.

Coupon valid only on regular-priced items and

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House Painting

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SnowTech snow removal clients receive 10% off (up to $300) on all summer home services.

Carpet Care

Driveway Sealing

Deck Restoration

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Watercraft Inspections All vessels are required to undergo an inspection before they will be permitted on the lake. This is prerequisite by the Town of Truckee. Visit townoftruckee.com for more information.

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WHERE: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE TIME: 6 – 8 P.M.

Family Movie Night Free! All movies are rated G and PG. Bring your favorite pillow and blanket to Northwoods Clubhouse (indoors), kick your feet up and enjoy both classic and new movies. Please call the Recreation Hut at 530-582-9646 to find out what’s playing! WHEN: EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT (EXCLUDING JULY 3) WHERE: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE TIME: 6:30 P.M.

Bingo Free! Enjoy Monday night, bingo is offered

full suspension mountain bikes with 27.5-inch

on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse.

wheels, which have been very popular on our

Bring a blanket, enjoy a pizza from Pizza on

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the Hill, and play for fun prizes.

See you on the trails,

DAVE WALKER | TAHOE DONNER BIKE PROGRAM MANAGER

WHEN: EVERY MONDAY NIGHT BETWEEN JUNE 22 – SEPT. 7 WHERE: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE TIME: 6:30 – 8 P.M.

Trivia FREE! Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill while showing off your brain power. You may even win prizes! Please note: event will be cancelled at 7:15 p.m. if there is insufficient attendance by that time. WHEN: THURSDAYS THROUGH JUNE 11 WHERE: PIZZA ON THE HILL TIME: 6:30 – 8 P.M.

FREE ACTIVITIES The following activities are offered at no charge at the Northwoods Clubhouse when the Recreation Hut opens June 19. WHEN: DAILY BETWEEN JUNE 19 – SEPT. 7 (BOCCE COURT NOT AVAILABLE TUESDAYS AFTER 3 P.M.) WHERE: EQUIPMENT RENTAL AVAILABLE AT THE RECREATION HUT AT NORTHWOODS POOL; COURTS FOR BOCCE, VOLLEYBALL AND HORSESHOES ARE LOCATED BEHIND NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE. TIME: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.; AFTER 5 P.M., EQUIPMENT RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE AT PIZZA ON THE HILL

Bocce Ball Make bocce a new summer tradition. Members and guests can rent bocce sets at no charge from the Recreation Hut to play on one of our four courts. Bocce courts are reserved for league play from 3 p.m. until dark on Tuesday evenings.

Sand Volleyball Bump! Set! Spike! Get out and enjoy yet another summer sport here in Tahoe Donner! Members and guests can check out volleyballs for free.

Horseshoes Horseshoes is a fun, family-friendly summer game. Members and guests can check out our horseshoe sets at no charge.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Recreation Adventure Days (RAD) If you haven’t already, sign up for RAD today! Drop off the kids for a day full of activities such as creek exploration, archery, nature hikes, geocaching, crafts, games and more. It will be RAD! Activities vary by day. Preregistration is strongly encouraged but drop-ins are welcome. Kids are required to bring a lunch, snack and water bottle, and wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers. AGES: 7 - 11 COST: $40 PER DAY MEMBERS; $50 PER DAY GUESTS (10 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM PER DAY). SIGN UP: TAHOEDONNER.COM/ SHOP.

AVAILABLE RAD PROGRAMS: Explore and Discover Day

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 24 – AUG. 12, 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

9:30 a.m. – Check-in, crafts and games 10:30 a.m. - Depart for our TD Adventure Hike 1:30 p.m. - Arrive back at Northwoods Clubhouse 1:45 p.m. - Geocaching adventure 3 p.m. - Beaver pond hike

Lake, Creek and Pond Adventure Day SATURDAYS, JUNE 20 – AUG. 8 (NO CAMP ON JULY 4), 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

9:30 a.m. – Check-in, crafts and games 10 a.m. - Creek and critter exploration 11 A.m. - Depart for Donner Lake 3 p.m. - Arrive back at Northwoods Clubhouse 3:15 p.m. - Beaver pond hike

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Calling all individuals ages 14 and up! Do you enjoy outdoor recreation and teaching others? Are you looking for a job in the recreation field? If so, the Tahoe Donner Recreation Leadership Academy is the place you need to be. This course will give you the skills needed to guide and instruct all levels of participants in the most popular recreation activities in our industry. Your training will include learning to guide beginner to intermediate level hiking excursions, beginner level bouldering, rock climbing and belaying excursions. Candidates will also receive theory and practical training in working with children, teens and adults while learning to lead activities ranging from archery to hikes to field games. Upon comple-

attendance at all scheduled class sessions required for certification. DATES: TUESDAYS, JUNE 2 AND JUNE 9 FROM 3-7 P.M.; THURSDAYS, JUNE 4 AND JUNE 11 FROM 3-7 P.M.; SATURDAYS JUNE 6 AND JUNE 13 FROM 9-5 P.M.; SUNDAY JUNE 14 FROM 9-5 P.M. COST: $150 MEMBERS; $175 GUESTS AND PUBLIC*

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golf. There will be prizes for the winners!

but is also a prerequisite for several courses

Sore after a good game? A new golf-specific fitness class is now available at the golf course. Now you can golf and help your body respond better and recover faster, all in the same day. See page 26 for details.

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will partner with the Trails Department for this season’s first volunteer trail building and repair project. Perhaps this year we’ll also get the long anticipated go-ahead for a McGlashan Springs cleanup. For the third year in a row, the Weed Warriors will return on August 1 for an in-depth, educational weed walk here in Tahoe Donner. Space is limited, so if you’d like to attend, please email the club as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Because invasive weed control has proven so popular, you can also expect additional invasive weed pulls and small, in-depth workshops occasionally to focus on individual invasive weeds. Finally, soon you will be able to learn how we can all help protect and preserve the Truckee River Watershed here in Tahoe Donner and as a whole. We have been working with the Watershed Council to host a one-of-a-kind roving River Talk here on Tahoe Donner’s trails. Stay tuned for more details. The Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club is for everyone who values and enjoys Tahoe Donner’s natural surroundings. If you have an idea for a volunteer project on our trails and open spaces, the club can help bring that idea to fruition. For information about joining Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails, or to learn more about our trails and cleanup projects, and our work on invasive weed control, please visit us online at TDTrails.org, or email the club at TDTrails@gmail.com.

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Volunteers and club members gathered on May 2 for a Golf Course Cleanup Day. Photo credit: Vicki Pyle

Men’s Golf Club We had an outstanding turnout for the first Golf Course Cleanup Day on May 2. Thirty volunteers from the men’s and both ladies’ clubs gathered with rakes and pruners in hand. We split into five teams and worked on the first, ninth and 10th holes. The pine trees were very busy this winter based on the number of pine cones that were on the ground, and course superintendent Kevin Kuehne provided equipment for each team to haul the cones and debris away. Rob Weizer held a drawing for a free round of golf and gift certificate to Pizza on the Hill. Additionally, participants received range tokens/cards (participants need to pick these up from Rob). Marianne Bowers grilled sausages and hot dogs to perfection for a well-deserved lunch and Vicki Pyle took pictures to record this event for posterity. Thanks to the following participants: Jim and Vicki Pyle, Debbie Meyer, Bill Weber, Clay and Marianne Bowers, Shellie Poplin, Andy Finney, Jim Stang, Ralph Shindler, Jim Ozimek, Bob and Kathy Moore, Gary and Bonnie Easton, Bill and Pat Gibbons-Johnson, Bruce Watkins, Bettee Palmer, Peter Gerdin, Robin Reese, Carlene Boutacoff, tahoedonner.com |

Creg Riopel, Karin Johns, Ron Raumer, Kevin Huber, Marty Errecant, Scott Render, Mark Columbo, Kevin Kuehne and Rob Weizer.

Junior Golf Club The Tahoe Donner Junior Golf Club will start up for the summer on Thursday, June 25. The club is open to all juniors, ages 17 and under who have had some on-course experience and who have a basic understanding of the rules and etiquette of golf. We meet every Thursday afternoon at the practice area for mini-clinics, games and a 9-hole round of golf. Check-in begins at 2 pm with tee times starting at 3 pm. Look for our newsletter and application in the pro shop in early June if you are new to the program. Members from last year will receive the newsletter via e-mail. Be sure to put Thursday, Aug. 6 on your calendar for our annual TD Junior Golf Tournament. For more information, please contact Jean Lai at jslai@ comcast.net.

JEAN LAI | JUNIOR GOLF COORDINATOR

the Hill, we hosted several guest speakers: Susanne Jensen from the US Forest Service helped us understand the Adopt a Campground program, Norm Nicholls gave us a presentation on the TD Giving Fund and Russ Liedholm gave us the scoop on the Easter Jeep Festival. We are very excited about our new event, Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales, which will benefit the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. The event will be held at the new Alder Creek Adventure Center on July 18 and is open to the public. Please mark the date on your calendar. It should be a lot of fun! • A Show and Shine for four-wheel drive vehicles with prizes for participants • Beer tasting with Deschutes and possibly other breweries • Live music • Food and beverage • Bounce house, pony rides and other fun activities for kids • Representatives from the mountain bike and equestrian activities located at the Adventure Center • Four-wheeling related vendors • Representatives from other Tahoe Donner clubs • US Forest Service representatives • Other four-wheeling clubs • An exciting trail run for all registered participants on Sunday, July 19 (Bear Valley) If you are interested in joining our club, please see more at td4wheelers.com, or send an email to td4wheelers@gmail.com.

Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club

The 4-Wheelers enjoy beautiful Miller Lake on the Rubicon Trail.

TD 4-Wheeler’s Club News One of the projects we have decided to take on as a club is to sponsor a campground at Miller Lake on the Rubicon Trail. In April our trail run took us up to Miller Lake to check out our campground, which is located directly across from the boat launch area. We had lunch next to the lake and continued our drive a little beyond Miller Lake to Lake Richardson. This is a beautiful lake surrounded by snowcapped cliffs and peaks. The road up to Lake Richardson was muddy and parts still had quite a bit of snow on them. It made the trip fun and challenging! At our April club meeting at Pizza on

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Golf season is finally here! The Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club (TDWGC) is looking forward to a great golf season with many fun social events kicking off in the busy month of June. Our first official play day is June 16, with a luncheon and general meeting to follow. This play day is very popular (make your own foursome). It is a chance to renew acquaintances and experience the challenges of our Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Tuesday, June 23 is the beginning of our President’s Cup Match Play, a tournament open to all TDWGC members. Players will be seeded according to their June 15 index; after that, current index changes will apply. The first round will be played on June 23, in conjunction with Ladies’ Day and players need not be present on that day to remain in the competition. All matches will be determined by a point system.

July 26 is the start of our three-day invitational, Spirit of Aloha. Get your foursome together and start planning your outfits! The fun begins with a cocktail party and games. Monday and Tuesday we will be on the course. A luncheon and awards ceremony will follow golf on Tuesday. This event should be spectacular. We’re looking forward to seeing many familiar faces, and hopefully some new ones. New members are always welcome. If you are interested, email the Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club at tdwgclub@gmail.com for an application or visit tdwomengolf.org.

TD Women’s 9-Holers The Tahoe Donner Women’s 9-Holers are off to a great start for the 2015 season. We had a wonderful spring breakfast at Gray’s Crossing on May 21 with golf following. Our first official play day at Tahoe Donner was Thursday, May 28. It is not too late to join our club. We have lots of golf and social events still to come. If you have questions or want to join, please contact Marianne Bowers at mariannebowers@ hotmail.com or 530-550-9079.

Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club Hooray! The snow has melted and summer is here, and with it, lots of great summer activities are planned with the Ski Club. We are a funloving group of active Tahoe Donner skiers age 55 and over, and we have many exciting events planned for this summer. On Monday, June 8 we will have our annual golf tournament at the Tahoe Donner Golf Course and on Monday, June 22 we will have our first of two kayak trips. These are fun outings in the morning on Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Don’t miss it! Please check us out on our website tdski.com for membership information and our planned summer activities. We look forward to seeing you!

The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club offers summer events, too.

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

NEW HOURS

Golfers’ Happy Hour Golfers and non-golfers alike may enjoy Happy Hour from 1 – 4 p.m. every day in the Pub, with drink specials and 25 percent off appetizers.

Lunch: Starting at 11:30 a.m.

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Dinner: Starting at 5 p.m.

Deck Opening Party – Friday June 12*

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Our wonderful deck overlooking Tahoe

WildER Wednesdays* Enjoy food and drink specials, plus 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads. WildER Wednesdays will end June 24 for summer and returns Sept. 2.

No Corkage Tuesdays* Bring in a bottle of wine from home to enjoy in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays. Not valid June 30 or July 7.

Happy Hour* Happy Hour at The Lodge Pub is available

Donner Golf Course is the perfect spot for lunch and dinner on a summer afternoon or evening. To kick off summer, join the party for Happy Hour all night long in the entire

NEW MENUS New Summer Lunch Menu starts June 22 Our summer lunch menu debuts on June 22 (see tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/menu). Lunch is currently available from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Those who arrive after 4 p.m. can still enjoy our appetizer menu until 5 p.m., when we open for dinner.

New Dinner Menu starts June 12 Come in to see what Chef Lew has in store for us this summer starting June 12. To preview, see tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/menu.

restaurant and live music from 6 – 9 p.m.

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Free Wine Tasting - June 27

Music on the Porch Every Wednesday

Join us for a free wine tasting from 5 – 7 p.m., courtesy of Nevada City Winery. Known for “classic wines with a local flavor,” this winery has won the Best Winery in Nevada County for 13 of 15 years since the award has been given. Wine selections will be poured by

Sunday - Thursday from 4 – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy

owner/wine maker Mark Foster, and we’ll also

drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates,

be offering a wine-by-the-glass special.

soups and salads in the Pub. (Not valid June

Between July 8 – August 26, music lovers may join us on the porch every Wednesday night for live music from 6 – 9 p.m. Every Wednesday a different artist will be featured. *All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods unless otherwise noted and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

28 – July 11.)

ADDITIONAL DINING

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HOURS THROUGH JUNE 24: Thursday – Sunday, 5 – 8:30 p.m. SUMMER HOURS: Lunch: Open daily, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. from June 27 through Aug. 16 Dinner: Open daily, 3 – 8:30 p.m. from June 25 through Sept. 7

New Lunch Menu and Poolside Delivery Starting June 27, enjoy a new summer lunch menu at Pizza on the Hill, available daily from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. As an added bonus, this year customers may order their lunch and have it delivered poolside to Northwoods Pool. Catch some rays and enjoy a delicious lunch. Pool delivery is available from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please call ahead or order in person at Pizza on the Hill.

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 the restaurant is scheduled to be open. Starting June 25, Pizza on the Hill is open daily, so this offer will then be valid every day!

$10 Pizza Sundays It’s pizza for just $10! Grab this deal every Sunday at Pizza on the Hill. Valid for cheese or pepperoni pizza only; limit six pizzas per group; take it to-go or dine-in. Offer expires after June 21.

EVENTS Enjoy free bingo on the lawn outside Pizza on the Hill, show off your knowledge at Trivia Night, or bring the kids to Friday Family Movie Night. See page 12-13 for details.

T-9 GRILL – OPEN DAILY AT TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE HOURS: OPEN FOR BREAKFAST STARTING 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRST TEE TIME UNTIL 11 A.M.; LUNCH DAILY FROM 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.

MARINA GRILL AT THE BEACH CLUB MARINA – OPENS JUNE 24 HOURS: 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. DAILY. SEE PAGE 10 FOR SPECIAL OFFERINGS. (LIMITED FOOD AND DRINK SERVICE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO JUNE 24.)

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WELLNESS

GOT WATER? ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM BODY DROUGHT? BY KARI CHALSTROM | CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR AND NUTRITION CONSULTANT AT TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER Preserving and protecting your body is

ounces of water per day). If you are actively

important. Whether you are an elite athlete

exercising, you will need to take in an extra

or a weekend warrior, water is essential for all

amount to make up for the added sweat loss.

living, breathing human beings. It helps you

You lose water all day, whether you are exer-

feel good, keeps your vital organs function-

cising or not, through urination, digestion,

ing, and allows yout to get the most out of your

evaporation off the skin and cellular support. 2. The food you eat. Pretty much every-

workouts. Our bodies are designed to survive about

thing you eat or drink requires your organs

three to five days without water. I suppose

and cells to work harder in order to digest

the length of time depends on how hydrated

foods, which in turn requires more water.

or dehydrated you are before finding yourself

Stimulants like sugar and caffeine can add a

stranded in the middle of a desert, which I

little perk to your day, but on a cellular level,

hope never happens to any of us!

they are taking water away from your cells in

Staying properly hydrated is key to avoid

order to move them through your body. And

sending your body into a potentially devastat-

cells need water to function. For every one cup

ing drought. Most people don’t even realize

of coffee, juice, or tea, please drink two cups

that they are suffering from body drought. The

of water. I recommend that you eat foods high

biggest signs and symptoms that you’ve gone

in water content, such as lettuce, cucumbers,

too long without water are headaches, dizzi-

celery, watermelon, cauliflower, broccoli,

ness or disorientation and water retention. Did

strawberries and others, alongside your meat

you know that your body will actually hold

or main dish. And don’t forget that glass of

on to water when it’s not getting enough, as a

water!

mode of survival? If you ever experience puffi-

3. Medications. Whether they are stimu-

ness in your eyes or face, or your hands and

lants, pain relievers, or another from the long

just be mindful of the amount of sugar that

feet swell, you may very well be experiencing

list of drug classifications, you need the extra

those sports drinks contain. Yes, the fast-

body drought.

water to help flush it through and out of your

acting carbohydrates found in these drinks

WHAT CAN CAUSE BODY DROUGHT?

system. If you are not taking in enough water,

are key ingredients for added performance,

your body will steal water on a cellular level.

but you probably don’t need to guzzle down

And again, your cells need water to function!

several bottles a day.

Here is a short list of causes. 1. Not drinking enough water. It’s recommended on an average day that you consume half your body weight in ounces of water (for instance, a 200-pound man should drink 100

Lastly, remember, we are at altitude here in Okay, so here’s the flip side. Be careful.

Truckee/Tahoe. Those “altitude” headaches

Drinking too much water can be just as harm-

are for real and are more than likely due to

ful as taking in too little, which can be another

dehydration.

whole article in itself. Bottom line: too much

So drink our beautiful tap water, use stain-

KARI CHALSTROM

water, or water intoxication (hyponatremia),

less steel water bottles when possible, and be

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minerals and vitamins. Therefore, it throws

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you hit the gym or take one of our many awe-

blood. Consuming sports drinks with electro-

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lytes can help prevent this from happening;

Raise a glass and say “cheers” to water!

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FEATURE

TAHOE DONNER FORESTRY: A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY BY ASHLEY QUADROS Tahoe Donner Association has

faucet. The need for full-time

created, and it has been led by him

been practicing forest manage-

attention came about in 1993 when

ever since. With nearly 40 years

looked departments in Tahoe

ment and fire safety since 1988. It

forestry duties were separated

of forestry-related experience, the

Donner, the Forestry staff does

began as a team of a lone for-

from the maintenance depart-

Tahoe Donner forests and land

much more than meets the eye,

ester and a few workers under

ment. Under the auspices of Bill

are in capable hands. Houdyschell

especially when it comes to creat-

the Tahoe Donner Maintenance

Houdyschell, the then-new Tahoe

and his team go to great lengths to

ing defensible space. As an exam-

Department using only a small

Donner Forestry Department was

protect our community.

ple, they have created numerous

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Easily one of the most over-

fuel breaks, which are designed

helped protect our community.

to slow down the progress of fire,

“If there is a fire running up a hill,

around Tahoe Donner. Fuel breaks

you want to slow that fire as much

can potentially save homes from

as possible,” said Houdyschell.

flames since they provide firefight-

“Those two fires tested our fuel

ers more time to extinguish them.

breaks. Firefighters were able to

“Some fuel breaks are called plan-

stop the fires at the fuel breaks

tation fuel breaks, which means

located at the break in topogra-

there were no trees,” explained

phy,” he added.

Houdyschell. “We are removing

Left: Tahoe Donner Forestry employee, Jay Wilkes, limbs dead branches from a tree. Right: Bill Houdyschell, Forester.

“The whole concept behind a

brush and planting trees to create

fuel break is to prevent a fire from

a tree-shaded fuel break, other-

being volatile and to provide a

wise known as a fuel modification

safer area for firefighters to put

zone.” By removing the fuel (low

it out,” Houdyschell explained.

brush that burns quickly) and

Thanks to the fuel breaks that

growing large trees, fires can be

were in place, only 78 acres were

slowed or stopped since there is

lost in the ’03 fire and 85 acres in

less burnable material.

the ’07 fire, compared to the 1960

Over the years, fuel breaks in

Donner Ridge Fire that claimed

Tahoe Donner have been put to

44,800 acres, including acreage

the test. A look back at the 2003

in Tahoe Donner – albeit before

Donner Fire and the 80 Fire in

Tahoe Donner was formed and

2007, which spread from I-80

before fuel breaks were imple-

up toward Tahoe Donner, are

mented for safety.

examples of how fuel breaks have

Today, fuel breaks are just one

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Right: Dean Litchfield (L) and Ben Gwerder (R) perform a series of controlled burns in Tahoe Donner last fall. Far Right: Pictured here is what remains of the fuel break that helped stop the 80 Fire from spreading in 2007.

of many forms of defensible space

California public resource code

practices the Forestry Department

4291. While homes are only for-

implements to aid and protect

mally inspected every eight years,

homeowners. In Tahoe Donner,

homeowners are expected to prac-

defensible space is broken into

tice defensible space minimally

two categories: private property

once a year. Examples include

and association property. For

raking needles, collecting debris,

private properties, Tahoe Donner

lower tree limb removal and more.

inspects homes every eight years

By doing this once a year, it makes

for safety compliance, reviewing

it easier for homeowners to main-

approximately 750 properties on

tain and it keeps properties safer

an annual basis to ensure they

from potential fire hazards. As

meet the guidelines set forth in

Houdyschell put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you mow

CA LIC #960719

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Left: All ages helped contribute to the pending world record. Far Left: A total of 69 participants helped Tahoe Donner and the Sugar Pine Foundation attempt a Guinness World Record! Below: Say hello to the newest plantation developed on May 20 as part of our Guinness World Record challenge.

the subdivisions,” Houdyschell

under one hour in Tahoe Don-

said. “We’re in charge of forest

ner and more than 200,000 total

health and lessening the effects

in the United States and Canada,

your lawn only once a month, it’s

owned property. Part of their

of catastrophic wildfires.” The

history was made on May 20, 2015:

hard to mow. That’s why people

defensible space management

1960 fire is the perfect example of

a new world record was set* and

mow every week. Practicing

program includes chipping every

a catastrophic fire; after 55 years,

a once beautiful forest now has

defensible space is the same way.

day, removing dead trees, cleaning

few trees have grown back, largely

the chance to fluorish again. In

It’s easier if you do it more often.”

up fuel breaks, thinning the for-

due to fire damage and lack of

planting these seedlings, they are

est, lower limb removal, burning

management.

officially the newest fuel break

Practicing what they preach, the Tahoe Donner Forestry Depart-

old debris, helping homeowners

ment follows the same guidelines

understand defensible space and

fungus known as white pine

they reach maturity, they’ll help

they encourage. The common area

helping homeowners with tree

blister rust that is killing off many

keep Tahoe Donner safer from fire

of Tahoe Donner includes 1,338

permits.

white pine trees all around Tahoe

danger for years to come.

Another problem is a non-native

plantation in Tahoe Donner; once

acres and forestry manages 800

“Our whole program here is

of those acres. They also manage

based on keeping the fire on the

pleasure Tahoe Donner Forestry

lings and watching them grow into

over 1,200 acres of association-

ground and not moving through

Department teamed up locally

beautiful, large trees brings him

with the Sugar Pine Foundation

the greatest joy. “It’s what I like

and volunteers, in addition to 40

most about forestry—it’s bringing

organizations across the United

the forest back.” And back, it is.

Donner. As such, it was with great

For Houdyschell, planting seed-

States and Canada, to set a treeplanting world record, a goal set by

*An official confirmation from

the Sustainable Forestry Initia-

Guinness World Records is expected

tive (SFI) with the motto “break

in the coming weeks. See more pho-

a world record with a cause.” In

tos from this event on page 24.

addition to restoring areas of need across the United States, the group restored a much-needed area of Tahoe Donner. The team planted genetically rust-resistant western white pines for a greater chance of longevity, which are also native to our area and grow between 6,000 and 12,000 feet. “I am excited,” said Houdyschell just before the Guinness World Record attempt began. “I truly am excited to have this opportunity to plant rust-resistant trees. We are returning something to the environment that should have been here all along.” With 240 new western white pines and 120 red firs planted in

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TAHOE DONNER MAKES HISTORY Tahoe Donner aimed to make history last month by setting a tree planting

The Tahoe Donner team was thoroughly

world record. Headed by the Sustainable

efficient and successfully planted all trees

Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI), Tahoe Don-

well within the hour limit. In addition

ner and approximately 40 organizations

to the record attempt, the seedlings

across the United States and Canada came

are genetically resistant to blister rust

together on May 20 with a goal to plant

fungus, which has devastated forests in

over 200,000 trees simultaneously in one

the western United States and Canada. In

hour in an effort to break a world record

total, 1,100 individuals participated across

for a cause. Tahoe Donner partnered

four time zones with groups ranging in

with the Sugar Pine Foundation and local

size from 25 to 100 participants. And most

volunteers to plant 240 western white

exciting of all, according to SFI, the group

pines and 120 red firs in a fire-damaged

initiative to plant over 200,000 trees was

area of Tahoe Donner that was in need

successfully completed in one hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time.

of forest restoration. In total, 69 partici-

An official confirmation from Guinness

pants of all ages joined the cause. After

World Records is expected within six to

receiving instructions and a tree plant-

eight weeks. A special thank you to every-

ing demonstration, at exactly 10 a.m., a

one who helped us reach new heights!

whistle was blown and teams split up to

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GOLF-SPECIFIC FITNESS PROGRAM COMING TO TAHOE DONNER BY ROB WEIZER | HEAD GOLF PRO We all know the feeling—the strain, the soreness, the unusual hitch in our giddy up—I feel it each and every day, and usually by doing just the most basic of things. A sore back that flares up when you least expect it, or maybe it’s a shoulder or a knee that just can’t seem to work itself out. These are very common ailments from which many of us suffer, particularly when it comes to a sporting activity such as golf. As some of you have probably read or have heard, the general movements of the golf swing aren’t exactly easy on our joints and muscles. Swinging something with weight (the club) in a fast and rotating motion, first almost to the height of our head, then increasing the speed downward toward the ground to strike the intended target (the ball) at the highest rate of speed we can generate while maintaining some semblance of balance and control, and also attempting to control the direction as well as the distance of our ball… who in the heck would want to try to do that? Plus, we repeat it over and over, until we can know with some bit of certainty that it can be replicated. Fun, huh? Some may think that golfers are just plum crazy. As Mark Twain reportedly once said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” But we golfers love the challenge and the satisfaction of that moment of club/ball/impact bliss that is so hard to describe. How can we create this almost-perfect sense of euphoria that we so desperately seek and desire from this little

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orb, and do it on a consistent basis? Why can’t we just get along and be friends? Instead, that little bugger just wants to go off and play in the woods. Man, I hate when it does that! And of course, it’s always at the most inconvenient time. How can we, the golfer, do a better job of letting it know that we want it to go in a certain direction and distance? Now, almost everyone who follows golf, even casually, knows that the golfer of today is much different than the golfers of years gone by. Some of greatest players in history were not exactly monuments of health, nor in the best physical shape. Top tier players today like Rory, Tiger, and some of the ladies are constantly working on becoming the best athlete they can be. They and many others are realizing that a focused, golf-specific training program along with expert coaching can put them ahead of the competition by leaps and bounds, both literally and figuratively. Endorsement deals for these players reach in the tens of millions of dollars, so they obviously have a lot of incentive. In the real world of the everyday player, we’re not playing for millions, but we do want to have our bodies respond better and quicker, and also recover faster. One way we can all accomplish this is to begin a training program specifically with the golf swing in mind. A controlled focus on the core areas in the golf swing: the back, the shoulders, the core muscles, the hip area, as well as attention to balance can make a dramatic difference. Combine this with instruction based on the limitations that you might have and individualized training on a golf swing that pertains to you, and you have the makings of a better game… guaranteed! That’s exactly what we’ve created with our new Six-Week Golf Fitness and Instruction Class, beginning on June 19. We’ve teamed up with one of our fitness instructors from our very own Trout Creek Recreation Center, Stephanie May, to create specific exercises with the common player in mind to create a six-week course for golfers. We won’t be lifting heavy weights or doing extreme training exercises, but what we will be doing is working on very specific parts of your body to stretch and strengthen these areas, which in turn will make your golf swing more efficient and powerful. We’ll use simple pieces of equipment that are easily found and used in the Rec Center or possibly even in your own home. Swiss back balls, light hand weights, elastic tubing, and weighted golf clubs are all part of this class. Current members of our golf staff will also be part of the class, stretching, wheezing, and screaming under their breath right along with you; they know that they have areas of improvement just like the rest of us and need to work on them as well. Besides, we all want to feel and play better; that’s the whole point of the class! Classes will be 90 minutes in length, with equal parts of fitness and instruction. We’ll focus on specific parts of the body along with corresponding parts of the swing each week. Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to have freedom of movement during the class; think more gym clothing than golf attire. The entire class—both the exercise and instruction—will take place on the bottom level of the driving range. Class sizes are limited to 15 people max due to the nature of the instruction, so sign up early. You can sign up for each class as wanted or needed,

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or you can sign up for the entire six-week series; it’s your choice, but you will achieve better results with the full program, which includes beginning and ending evaluations. We want everyone to think of fitness and golf together! All those in favor of playing better golf raise your hand! Now let’s get to work!

SIX-WEEK PROGRAM SCHEDULE Interested parties are encouraged to book their six-week program in advance to secure their spot. Classes are limited to a max of 15 full-time participants with up to three daily drop-ins. Classes take place at the bottom of the driving range. Dress for the gym, not for the greens. To

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SCHEDULE:* FRIDAY PROGRAM: JUNE 19 – JULY 24, 10 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. TUESDAY PROGRAM: JUNE 23 – JULY 27, 11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Weekly Focus: Workout emphasis will change by the week to target specific body parts. WEEK 1: BEGINNING EVALUATION WITH FULL BODY WORKOUT

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BOOK SIGNING PARTY WITH AUTHOR JACK HARPSTER Join us for a special book signing with author Jack Harpster on Wednesday, June 10. Jack will be in the Alder Room at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub to present his eighth book, “Lumber Baron of the Comstock Lode: The Life and Times of Duane Leroy Bliss.” This event will begin at 5 p.m. with a 45-minute presentation followed by a question and answer session. Jack will then sign copies of his books for those interested. As an added bonus, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub will be offering happy hour pricing all evening long during this event. For more information on the book, see jackharpster.com/bliss.html.

FAREWELL LOUISE GINSBERG Friends of Louise Ginsberg joined for a lunch party to wish Louise farewell and good luck in the next stage of her young life. Louise will not be too far away and will welcome visitors to her new home in Nevada. Louise brought an element of fun and good cheer to our small card group, and she will be missed!

Front Row: Marilyn Dundas, Louise Ginsberg, Lynette Powell Back Row: Andrea Oddo, Susie Steele, Bettee Palmer, Beth Krewedl, Gail Tierney, Marianne Bowers, Margaret Paine and Josi Noyes

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DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND FIRE SAFETY IN TAHOE DONNER PREPARED BY: COVENANTS COMMITTEE Tahoe Donner’s risk of forest fire can come from two sources: a fire originating outside the association, and a fire originating within the association. The Tahoe Donner Association (TDA) Forestry Department constructs and maintains fire breaks along TDA’s perimeter to mitigate the risk from outside, and manages the condition of the many common area parcels within the perimeter to mitigate that risk. Each individual Tahoe Donner property owner of both improved and unimproved lots has the responsibility to maintain his or her lot in a fire safe condition (C&R Article VIII, Section 1(a)(iv)), and to maintain his or her lot in a manner that maintains forest health (C&R Article VII, Section 2(a) & (i)). Tahoe Donner employs a state-certified forester to direct the TDA Forestry Department’s staff in their efforts and to guide homeowners in theirs. To this end, periodic inspections are made of the private properties to identify those lots that require vegetation removal (tree cutting or brush thinning) to be fire safe. After inspections are completed, notices are sent to owners of lots needing attention, with a stated time period by which the work must be accomplished. A reinspection is scheduled at the end of the time period. Owners of lots where the work has not been completed by the date of reinspection are scheduled for a hearing before the Covenants

Committee, as the failure to complete the work in a timely manner is a violation of the association rules, and may result in the application of a fine. Unpaid fines may result in the suspension of amenity usage and eventually, completion of the work by an outside contractor at the expense of the property owner. The TDA rules describing a fire safe condition are listed in full text on the TDA website, but are summarized here: 1. 100-foot defensible space around structures. 2. 100-foot defensible space from property lines.

and invitees are prohibited from stacking nuisance firewood, building campfires (exemptions are allowed for commercially manufactured gas and charcoal barbeques, smokers, and fire burning devices equipped with screening and/or spark arrestors with a maximum screen opening of 1/8-inch), bonfires, or using fireworks. Fines can be assessed at $1,000 to $5,000 on the first offense. The forest is our most valuable asset. Let’s all protect our investment by keeping our properties in a fire safe condition, and not engaging in activities that put the forest at risk.

3. Roofs free of vegetation. 4. 10-foot clearance from chimney or stovepipe. 5. 10-foot clearance from propane tank Regarding forest health, owners, guests, and invitees are prohibited from permanently attaching anything to trees without written permission from the Forestry Department and must remove trees or brush that has been determined by periodic inspection to be detrimental to the overall forest health. Removal of trees without prior Forestry Department approval may result in fines from $100 to $5,000 per tree. Fines have been levied and paid up to $20,000. Regarding general fire safety, owners, guests,

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in April 2015 : Unit/Lot

Street Address

Square Feet

Project

01/ 080

16705 Northwoods Blvd.

1500

House

03/ 421

15127 Skislope Way

2403

House

04/388

14612 Davos Drive

2787

House

04/538

15279 Northwoods Blvd.

2460

House

06/033

14421 Alder Creek Road

2674

House

07/260

13148 Solvang Way

2750

House

08/170

11403 Sitzmark Way

2225

House

10/227

13121 Roundhill Drive

2973

House

10/445

14288 Pathway Ave.

1413

House

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1, outdoor irrigation with potable water shall be restricted to two days per week and only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Truckee Donner PUD customers are also required to fix leaks in their

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plumbing and irrigation systems within 10-days notice of the leak. Access to full details on the current and new restrictions, along with additional SWRCB prohibitions against wasting water, can be found on the Truckee Donner PUD’s homepage (tdpud.org). Followers on Truckee Donner PUD’s Facebook and Twitter will be notified whenever new information is posted regarding the emergency drought regulations. Compliance is mandatory and there are provisions for penalties and fines.

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“California is experiencing an extended drought and everyone is being forced to do their part to conserve water,” said Steven Poncelet, Truckee Donner PUD public information and conservation manager. “It will take the full

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target and we are here to help people conserve

trol Board (SWRCB) recently adopted updated

community’s support to achieve the 28 percent

To help with enforcement of drought regulations, the Truckee Donner PUD has established a formal procedure to receive complaints regarding observations of noncompliant incidents. Staff will investigate complaints and take action where appropriate. Complaints must be in writing and can be filed at the tdpud.org home page (click on drought link) or delivered to Truckee Donner PUD at 11570 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, Calif. 96161. The Truckee Donner PUD conservation department is available to help customers save water through their water-efficient toilet rebate/exchange, customer leak-repair rebate, free handouts of low-flow plumbing fixtures and hose-spray nozzles, as well as conservation garden concepts. There are many opportunities to save water and money and live more comfortably. Visit tdpud.org/departments/conservation for full program details. For additional information, call 530-582-3931 or visit the Truckee Donner PUD’s conservation department at 11570 Donner Pass Road.

ABOUT TRUCKEE DONNER PUD The Truckee Donner PUD is a non-profit, publicly-owned utility agency created in 1927 and overseen by a locally elected board of directors. Truckee Donner PUD provides the greater Truckee area with reliable and highquality water and power services while guiding the community to conserve resources. For general information, call 530-587-3896 or visit tdpud.org.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS BOARD MEETING RECAP APRIL 25, 2015 Consent Calendar: Approved 5-0 • Architectural Standards fees • TDA Giving Fund Committee resignation (Zipkin) • TDA Giving Fund Committee grant • Covenants Committee alternate appointment (Ermak) • Covenants Committee appointment (Ashcroft) Suspension of Membership Rights: Approved 5-0 The board approved the suspension of membership rights and the recording of assessment liens for members who have not satisfied their financial responsibilities to the association. Truckee Special Service Area -1 (TSSA-1) 2014/15 Assessment and Trout Creek Trail Update: Approved 5-0 The board approved a draft letter to the Town of Truckee regarding eligible uses for the 2015 Truckee Special Service Area funds. Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 5-0 The board approved the unaudited preliminary March 2015 Financials. Treasurer’s Quarterly Report: No action Treasurer Steve Miller provided the board with a report on the status of the association’s investments funds. Summer Trail Pass Program: Approved 5-0 The board approved the implementation of a summer trail pass program specific to public trail use.

Forestry Operations: Approved 5-0 The board approved having the Forestry Department operate with the approved 2015 Forestry budget of $829,000 without a cost recovery target of $60,000. Additionally, the board approved an additional $40,000 to be allocated to the Forestry Department out of the Operating Fund to be used this season for further defensible space work. Noxious Activity: Consensus Discussion took place regarding legal marijuana use and growing operations in Tahoe Donner. By consensus, the board approved obtaining a definitive legal opinion on how to treat and pursue such operations. Executive Session Report: • The board discussed the recording of and reporting out of Executive Session minutes. By consensus, the board approved obtaining a legal opinion regarding this matter. • The board discussed the completion of the Alder Creek Adventure Center. • The board discussed snowmaking equipment at the Downhill Ski Area and possible water usage issues. These summaries are intended for general information purposes only. The minutes are available at tahoedonner.com, upon request in the General Manager’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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