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Fall
PumPkin Carving
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Tahoe Donner PurChases
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BusinEss
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Trails Master Plan Update Pulling Together the Details
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Volunteer! Truckee River Day October 16
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Trout Creek Massage Relax and Heal Your Body
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President’s Message Big News for October
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Your Unique Community The History of Tahoe Donner
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Let’s Get Together TD Events & Happenings
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Bulletin Board Roof Repairs
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OCTOBER 2011 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Amanda Birchenough Matt Chappell Amanda Wallace Kirt Zimmer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Suzan Knisley, suzylynn@mindspring.com
vice President
Tom Johns, btjtd@aol.com
secretary
Steve Miller, stephen.m.miller@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Treasurer
Ron Wulff, rwulff@sbcglobal.net
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Board of Directors
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SUZY KNiSleY | President The Tahoe Donner Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the purchase of two very important land acquisitions that not only have a huge impact on our amenities and services, but also add significant value to member equity for Tahoe Donner property owners. We are currently in escrow for the purchase of the Euer Valley, approximately 532 acres of land that Tahoe Donner has been leasing for many years to benefit our Cross Country Ski Center and trail system. A survey is currently in process to define property lines and identify significant landmarks and escrow is planned to close in the near future. This exciting land purchase is being financed entirely with funds from the Recreational Amenity Expansion Fund, which was generated from the sale of 32 acres on undeveloped land awarded to Tahoe Donner members years ago by the original developer, Dart Industries. There will be no special assessment necessary for the approximately $3 million dollar purchase. We are thrilled to have this major piece of
property adjacent to Tahoe Donner available permanently for the benefit of our members throughout the year. Approximately 40 acres of the Euer Valley, including John and Robert Euer’s private family compound, will remain with the Euer family. The board would greatly appreciate member consideration of their privacy and wait until escrow closes and rules and trails are established for use before venturing down into the valley. Many kinds of activities will be considered for use in the Euer Valley after several town hall meetings for member input, including equestrian, horse camps, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing and others. Tahoe Donner is also currently in a separate escrow for 20 acres of land and buildings being purchased for our Forestry operations. The perfect opportunity became available when S&R Snow Removal Company decided to sell their parcel adjacent to Tahoe Donner. The parcel includes industrial buildings with large roll up doors that meet the needs
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Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161. Each membership parcel receives one subscription. Additional subscriptions are available at the cost of $25 each. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues. Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and additional mailing offices. Member letters to Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.
On the Cover The best trail running happens in the Fall in TD. Photo of Kara Lapoint by Matt Chappell
“We are currently in escrow for the purchase of the Euer Valley, approximately 532 acres of land that Tahoe Donner has been leasing for many years...”
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SOmEThINg FOR EVERyONE!
s u n D ay s Will night @ Northwoods Clubhouse, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Play a friendly game of Wii on the big screen.
Football Fever @ Pizza on the Hill, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Calling all football fans! Wear your team jersey and cheer on your favorite team. Munch on food specials and enjoy drink specials.
m O n D ay s Mexican Mondays @ The Lodge Mexican dinner specials with $3 Coronas and $5 margaritas. Bring your sombrero! Football Fever @ Pizza on the Hill, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Calling all football fans! Wear your team jersey and cheer on your favorite team. Munch on food specials and enjoy drink specials.
T u E s D ay s no Corkage Fee @ The Lodge Bring in your own bottle of vino to enjoy with your meal and we will waive the corkage fee! Offer only valid during non-holiday periods. W E D n E s D ay s Wilder Wednesdays @ The Lodge Happy Hour specials will be offered all night long in the entire Lodge Restaurant & Pub.
T H u r s D ay s trivia night @ Northwoods Clubhouse, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join in the fun. Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill, show off your brain power and win cool prizes. Free!
F r i D ay s Friday Family Movie night @ Northwoods Clubhouse, 6:30 p.m. Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie. Movies in this series are rated G and PG.
s aT u r D ay s Bingo! @ Pizza on the Hill, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join in the bingo fun. Win great prizes. All participants must show member ID card to play. TahoeDonner.com |
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of our Forestry operations for a purchase price well within budget of the original estimate for the replacement of just the building alone. For several years, current and past General Plan Committees, boards of directors and staff have been working on the best solution for building replacement of our 40 year old Maintenance and Forestry Buildings, both in great need of repair and replacement. Several town hall meetings were held on locations being considered in Tahoe Donner, with significant input from our members. Because of that member feedback, we decided to shift gears and look for a possible offsite location for the building. The timing was perfect and we expect to close escrow by the end of the year. The purchase of the Euer Valley is of such significance that it deserves some history for our members. John Euer was kind enough to walk me through the Euer Valley and talk about the wonderful 150-year family history, which is also the history of family ranching in our region. John Euer and his brother Robert, the fifth generation to live in the Euer Valley, inherited the valley property in 1972 when their father passed on. They continued to operate the cattle ranching business from 1972 until 2003, when they sold their Folsom property. The original history goes back to 1866, when their paternal great grandfather Sophary, or “Sam,” who was born in 1857 in Switzerland, immigrated to what is now the Folsom, El Dorado Hills area and the family began a dairy farm. In Switzerland, his family would herd cattle into the mountains for summer grazing and herd them back for winter. They brought that tradition with them. The dairy was grade “B” for cream and butter, and the cows were milked by hand twice a day up until the last few years, ending in 1940s.
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In 1868, great grandfather Sam began to acquire the Euer Valley property. Beginning in the 1870s, his earliest purchases and homestead acquisitions were at the west end of the Valley (currently where 7C property is located) as he continued to homestead additional property for grazing. In 1871, John and Robert Euer’s great grandfather Sam married Marie Clara Lamblet, who had emigrated from France and traveled to Folsom by covered wagon. They had seven children. In 1881, the 320acre portion that includes their family compound was purchased. The family would spend eight months (October to June) in the Folsom foothill pastures and four months (June to October) in the summer pastures at the Euer Valley Ranch. Cattle were first trailed or walked for the 100 mile distance. Later they were shipped by railroad and finally they were transported by trucks. Three of their seven children - George, Robert and Frank Euer inherited the Euer Valley property after Sam and Clara passed away in the 1940s. When George passed away, Robert purchased his share of the Euer Valley. Frank had two sons, who sold their share of the Euer Valley in the early 1960s to the group known as the 7C Ranch. John Euer’s Dad, Robert Euer, changed the business from dairy to beef cattle and John and his brother Robert grew up on the ranch raising and branding beef cattle. The first brand was the number 7 and the ranch brand changed a few times to its current nationally registered brand, the Double Bar E . Their mother, Adelle, passed away in 1953 and their dad passed away in 1972, after which John and Robert continued to operate the cattle ranching business. In 1972, John and Robert changed from
producing beef cattle to registered stock sold nationally in the early 1990s as far away as Florida with some prized steer selling for as much as $10,000. You can still see many of the remains of this historic ranch and original buildings in this beautiful valley today. John and Robert’s Grandma “Josie” started the recreation business idea in the Euer Valley and the Frank Euer family also did on a large scale. Grandma “Josie” rented some very primitive cabins and charged for fishing and hunting privileges. In the 1970s, John and Robert upgraded the cabins and began the first horse camping, which has become very popular and one of the few areas left in Northern California of open space for the equestrian community to ride, currently hosting such important groups as Search and Rescue. There are many great stories about this rich ranch history of the Euer Valley and John Euer expressed the following: “Our family heritage with the property and its beauty makes it a special place for us. It was a hard decision to sell most of it. It has created many memories for many people and it is our hope that the valley will be maintained as it is.”
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October 8, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. second Annual Fall Festival Kick off the first Saturday of the month at Northwoods Clubhouse with great family activities. We will have a 1 mile and 5K Fall Fun Runs, doggie dip in Northwoods Pool, pony rides, pumpkin recipe contest, beer and wine garden, kids’ carnival, farmers’ market and arts and crafts vendors. For more information, please visit tahoedonner.com or call (530) 582-9646.
Pumpkin Carving October 15 and 22 Fall is the perfect time for family fun at Tahoe Donner. Help us decorate Northwoods Clubhouse by carving pumpkins to line the property. We will have two carving events from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on October 15 and 22 at Pizza on the Hill. Both events are free, or $1 per pumpkin if you choose to take it home with you. We encourage all TD members and guests to help us carve as many pumpkins as possible for the clubhouse!
Haunted House October 28 and 29 Get spooked or not-so-spooked at Tahoe Donner’s Halloween Haunted Houses. We’ll have two sessions – one scary and one not-so-scary – so everyone can enjoy the fun. Friday night’s not-so-haunted event will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday’s Haunted House will be from 6 - 9 p.m. This year’s theme is pirates, so get decked out with bold stripes and don’t forget your eye patch, swords and pirate treasure. Admission is $2 for kids and free for adults! Check out tahoedonner. com for more details as the date nears.
Friday Family Movie night Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Movies in this series are rated G and PG: October 7 – Home on the Range, October 14 – The Secret of Kells, October 21 – Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, October 28 – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. For more information, please contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
Bingo Join in the bingo fun Saturday nights from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Pizza on the Hill. Win great prizes. All participants must show member ID card to play.
Wii night Play a game of Wii on the big screen each Sunday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Northwoods Clubhouse.
Kids night Out - 5 p.m. Friday, October 7 Kids 4 – 9 years old are invited to join in the fun with crafts, dinner, a movie as well as cookies and milk. Registration must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call (530) 582-9646. Cost: $15.
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td Men’s Golf Club The annual invitational tournament was held September 9 – 11. The 72 players enjoyed the event. Here are the winners: Nicklaus Flight Results: Gross: First 136 Aaron Jensen & David Derisio Nicklaus Flight Results Cont.: Net: First 133 Derek Gilchrist & Jeff Gilchrist Second 134 Bret Brodowy & Michael Bailey Weiskopf Flight Results: Gross: First 146 Lance Van Lydegraf & Steve Pereira Net: First 128 Ron Elvidge & Gerry Clancy Second 130 Dave Parsons & Greg Hovorka
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group and ask if you happen to see any of the following individuals, please take a moment to thank them personally. All of the summer fun wouldn’t have been possible without Linda Stewart, Nina Clark, Michele Forsberg, Jerry Hatfield, Ron Kahn, John McGregor, Lois Parsons, Linda Stewart and Isabel Taylor. Thank you! The tennis center staff did a wonderful job anticipating your every need. Laurie Skutt led the way, fully energized, and not only did the property look fantastic, the consistency of the customer service was also at an all-time high. Thanks to the other great shop staff including Jo Sander, Courtney P R Pomeroy, Kelsey E N FalkenI V AT E Deeter, AM berg, Craig Cuffney, Branden Nick Cisik and Grayson Forsberg. Special acknowlEEK R edgement goes to Donald Felich, who took C T E R and O U tennis T Rjunior on the role coordinator N Tof CP C E10 and EJunior helped takeR the under program EN RIV AT E A M to a new level. Other members of the junior program that deserve a thank you are Zach Conradson, Brennan Faith, Kelsey and Lauren Henderson, Joey Murray, Dominick Signoretto and George Zavala. The advent of our great social event this season leaves smiles on our faces and the “I R NNE can’t wait until nextOyear” Special N E D O feeling. O H TA T Iof the A E thanks to Bev Hovorka for all creative CR E R P and fun elements that to help R O she brought EV GRAMS & make each event feel unique. Thank you to all of the shop staff, volunteers and also to Gyongyver Benedek, as their efforts helped make these fun social programs a success.
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Ridenour, who spent his first summer here as the head pro. We look forward to his return next year. As many of you know, he spent countless hours on court and off, helping us hone and refine our skills. Malcolm has a speODS Oloved cial talent for teaching and heH is W much R T feature L by all. We also needN toO thank our P O O N pros, P Jim Wolovka and Leif Meineke, who rounded E RIV ER AT E A M ONN D E S O out a summer of world class instruction. I am K R E WO looking forward to their return next summer. EN EP The Tennis Center pro shop closes for the TA L S & R season on Monday, October 3. The tennis courts will remain open through the fall, weather permitting. We are still tracking access throughout the fall season and ask you to please bring your Tahoe Donner Member ID Card. The scanner is located on the right side of the check in window; please listen for the ring to make sure that it scanned properly. The entrance gate will be locked at night and unlocked in the morning. If you see someone utilizing the facility incorrectly, please call security at (530) 448-9076. It is up to all of us to keep an eye on things. Keep reading Tahoe Donner News this winter as I look to keep you all updated on new programs, events and changes to the 2012 summer tennis calendar. Once again, I want to thank all of the homeowners, guests, staff and friends of the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. I look forward to seeing you all next summer.
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Tahoe Donner Aquatics is adding an Adult Swimming Group to its fall program list at Trout Creek Recreation Center. Workouts will R NNE begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and E DO O O H I NThursdays. TA Tall A E We welcome swimmers of levels, beginner E CP R R through advanced. will be geared R O Workouts EV GRAMS & towards the participants’ individual skill level with emphasis on stroke advancement and the art of fitness swimming. Through the month of October, we encourage all interested members and guests to try it out. Your first class is FREE! For more details, please call Aquatics Coordinator Nichole Bohner at (530) 582-9627 or email aquatics@tahoedonner.com. Hope to see you at the pool! S
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“We have been in discussion with the land owner, John Euer, for many years concerning this spectacular piece of land that we previously have been leasing,” said Tahoe Donner Board of Directors President Suzy Knisley. “We are thrilled to have this major piece of property adjacent to Tahoe Donner available permanently to many generations of our homeowners for recreational enjoyment throughout the entire year. The board greatly appreciates the efforts of our general manager, Robb Etnyre, in seeing this purchase to completion.” Access and usage rules for the Euer Valley will be developed through a series of town hall meetings with members, staff and the board of directors once the sale has been completed. Members are asked to not access this private piece of property until escrow closes and the new rules are published. The main attractions for the Euer Valley have always been conservation and recreation, but specific uses have not been determined for it. The board and staff expect a robust conversation with homeowners about the most appropriate activities for this property. Anyone that has visited the Euer Valley is familiar with its remarkable assets. It’s straight out of the movie Bambi. Dramatic peaks frame a gentle valley which is home to deer, bears and a wide variety of wildflowers. Prosser Creek, which flows through the land, is great for fishing. Limited numbers of hikers, bikers, cross country skiers and rid-
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ers on horseback have explored these special places for years with wonder and respect. The Euer family is so fond of the land that they have preserved roughly 40 acres in the middle to keep for themselves. This is the area of the homestead and various buildings. Property owners in the 7C’s development will continue to have an easement through the property. Vehicular access to the land will continue to be greatly restricted, in order to preserve its quiet, natural aspects. “Tahoe Donner homeowners have consistently said in surveys, letters and meetings that they support the acquisition of open space for recreation, and this sale fits that goal as described in the 2030 General Plan,” said General Manager Robb Etnyre. “It’s been a great year for delivering on that objective.” The Euer Valley purchase follows recent acquisitions of the 160 acre McGlashan Springs property and the 240 acre Bucknam tract. Both of those properties were heralded
not only for their recreation potential but as defensible space. Tahoe Donner’s Forestry Department has been hard at work making those properties, which are adjacent to so many homes here, a better buffer against forest fires. The Euer Valley offers similar potential. “It’s important to consider not only the assets that Tahoe Donner is acquiring here but the potential problems we are eliminating,” said board member Ron Wulff, who has been involved in the Euer Valley discussions for years. “Our right of first refusal on that land was about to expire and the next step could have been for a real estate developer to purchase it. That could have led to the end of access for Tahoe Donner’s cross country skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts.” It’s not the Louisiana Purchase, but the Euer Valley purchase will be remembered for years as an important piece of Tahoe Donner history. TahoeDonner.com |
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big thanks to everyone who attended the Trails Master Plan Town Hall meetings this summer or those who sent emails or called with feedback and ideas. The outpouring of community spirit has been great. We still welcome your thoughts about the future of the Tahoe Donner trails system. Please send an email to scollamer@tahoedonner. com or call (530) 587-9432. The Trails Master Plan is due at the end of November and will be available for review and approval in December. Just to give you an idea of what happened this summer, we had over 67 members attend our meetings and we personally met with many concerned trail users. The signage subcommittee produced a map of potential color coded loops that will hopefully make the trail system more user friendly. They have also identified some improvements for the trail map. The Forestry department plans on including power line easements in the trail system, as suggested by Andrea Oddo, as part of a Tahoe Donner parameter loop.
A Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club is in the works, headed by Benjamin Levine. This club will help coordinate volunteer trail work and bring together trail users of all types. The trail crew has been working very hard on the trail reroute from trail marker 17B to 38B. It is a huge improvement and is definitely way more fun to hike or ride. Trails have been extended at the end of trail marker 32A to reduce trail grade and two elevated walkways have been added. We are masticating brush on trail section 33 to 35 on the north side of Hawk’s Peak. This is a great trail with views of Euer Valley. The Forestry department is working with the Cross Country Ski Center to widen their trails. Please be careful of heavy equipment, as these machines can throw debris very far. There is still plenty of time to enjoy the trails before it snows. The Aspen grove behind the Equestrian Center is a fall favorite. The season ends with Truckee River Day on Sunday, October 16. This is a community-wide trails volunteer day to mitigate erosion in the Truckee River watershed. (See pg. 20 for more details.) Meet at the Forestry office at 9 a.m. and get ready to get dirty!
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HUMANE SOCIETy LAUNCHES FINAL STAGE OF FUNDRAISING FOR NEW SHELTER Spend any time in Tahoe Donner and you’ll see a number of pets who are just as lucky as their owners to enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in this beautiful setting. Unfortunately, however, not every pet in the area is so lucky. That’s where the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) comes in. The organization is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pets through adoptions, spay/neuter services and humane education programs. The HSTT is currently raising funds to build a badly needed shelter. Despite the challenge of fundraising during the economic downturn of the past three years, they are only $1 million away from raising the $5 million needed for the shelter. To date, the animal rescue group has raised $4.2 million, which includes $2.5 million from the Town of Truckee. The current facility was built in 1998 as a temporary holding kennel for abandoned, seized, and rescued dogs and cats. Through a partnership with the Town of Truckee, HSTT houses a limited number of animals at the shelter, and many more dogs and cats are in volunteer foster homes. The current kennel accommodates eight dogs and 30 cats, although at times, there are upwards of 30 dogs and 80 cats in need of shelter. Such limited space can terrify animals, often causing aggression and fights among dogs and stress-induced illness in cats. The kennel also lacks adequate space to quarantine sick or injured animals, and because of its location in the Town Corporation Yard, it is only open to the public two hours per week for adoptions (noon to 2 p.m. on Saturdays). “It breaks my heart to see the animals at the current kennel, some of whom have been there for more than two years,” Executive Director Stephanie Jensen said. “With a new shelter open daily to the public, animals won’t have to wait so long to be adopted.” The new shelter was designed to accommodate current and future needs by an architect who specializes in shelters and veterinary hospitals. The facility will include real-life rooms for dogs and large, colonystyle cat rooms, with perches, windows to the outside, and natural sunlight. The building will include an education and training center, allowing HSTT to expand its humane education, dog training and pet assisted therapy programs. Open daily to the public, the new shelter will provide a convenient location for people to meet and adopt their future pets. HSTT has partnered with the Town of Truckee to share the cost of construction and operation of a new shelter. Approximately 1.5 acres of land have been secured at no cost to HSTT. However, in order to maintain the agreement with the town, HSTT must raise their portion of the funds before starting construction. To learn more about how you can donate to the capital campaign, call (530) 587-5948 or visit www.hstt.org
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t’s that time of the year again! Grab your gloves, shovels and boots and bring family and friends out to help restore our Truckee River on Sunday, October 16. Volunteers will have their choice of half or full day restoration projects with different levels of difficulty. There will be 13 projects including re-vegetation to further restoration at Perazzo Meadows, plantings to restore the former Town Corporation Yard, and surveying for fish habitat in the Little Truckee River. A celebration at the River Fair will follow the projects. The River Fair will be from 1 - 4 p.m. at Granite Flat Campground and will include food, live entertainment, fun environmental activities for kids and adults and the annual fish release at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to the fair even if you’re not participating in restoration projects. To participate in this year’s festivities please visit TruckeeRiverWC.org or call (530) 550-8760. The deadline for registration is Friday, October 7. Truckee River Watershed Council brings the community Together for the Truckee. It focuses on collaborative solutions for the protection, enhancement and restoration of the Truckee River Watershed.
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“I can tell by the look of their skin or their eyes what their situation is,” says Pete Lynhe. “They might lay down crooked or walk in a certain way.” It sounds like the kind of observational powers that would be hard to turn off at the end of the work day, and Gudrun Hartig confirms that it is. “It’s a plague,” she laughs. “I’ll look at a guy and think ‘His glutes aren’t firing.’” Asked how she can tell, Gudrun goes into a detailed description of the muscle group involved. She then jumps up to show how problems with those muscles can affect a person’s gait. “Any of the John Cleese walks” are an example, she says, referring to the actor with a gift for physical comedy. Once the massage begins, those hands take in more information. “You can tell who is a hydrated person,” Gudrun says. “Muscles are like sponges. The less hydrated muscle might make for a more painful experience because there isn’t that fluidity. Hydration also helps remove metabolic waste.” Pete and Gudrun are two of the four massage therapists at Trout Creek, and they offer a wide variety of treatments. Relaxation and pain relief are the two main categories that draw in customers. Great results keep them coming back. Gudrun knows first-hand how massage can make a difference. After suffering a head trauma at the age of nine, she experienced severe pain for many years. When she explained the problem to neurologists, she felt that they were patronizing and made little effort at coming up with a remedy. Finally, at the age of 33 – just a couple of weeks into her training as a massage therapist – she received craniosacral therapy that was “electrifying” and relieved her of the pain. She goes on to explain in detail how it all works – spinal fluid, cranial sutures and how a trained technician can “reboot” a system in distress. The therapy can address neck and back pain, TMJ Syndrome and fibromyalgia. It’s also downright soothing. As she and Pete explain how the body works, it’s clear that they know a great deal about human anatomy. Colleagues in the medical profession are often impressed by their depth of knowledge, and clients
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quickly realize that this is much more than a rubdown. “A spa lends itself to a specific routine, and there’s a place for that,” says Gudrun. “But for us, it’s more about the three-dimensional jigsaw that is the body.” Part of that puzzle is mental, and the Trout Creek staff sometimes finds themselves in a role somewhat like that of a bartender or hair dresser. While some clients actually fall asleep during the sessions, others share quite a bit of personal information. “Releases come in all forms – emotional, physical… that time is all about them,” says Gudrun. “It requires being present and aware.” Another clientele at Trout Creek comes in the form of athletes looking to supplement their workout with massage and a deeper understanding of the muscles involved. Through massage, staff can often identify a particular dysfunction that the client and a personal trainer can address with the right exercise routine. With some extra work on, say, the trapezius muscle, the client may find their comfort and performance greatly improved. With each visit, the client and therapist learn more. “It’s almost like peeling an onion,” Pete says. “The more you work on their body, the more you understand it.”
there are several services that the trout Creek team offers: • • • • •
General relaxation – just what it sounds like, with options for a lighter or firmer touch. Clinical / therapeutic – massage that addresses a particular dysfunction like neck pain. Craniosacral therapy – light touch that focuses on the head and spinal column. Lymphatic massage – addresses the immune system and fluids in our bodies. Chakra balancing – reading fields of energy in the body and bringing them into balance.
And, as they say, “much, much more.” Whether it’s deep tissue massage or shiatsu, Swedish massage or sports therapy, the staff of professionals at Trout Creek is well prepared to deliver. After spending some time with them, you’re likely to feel invigorated not just physically but mentally. There’s no extra charge for the great conversation and friendship that comes with your session.
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IF YOU GO booking a massage at trout Creek is easy. You can visit their web site at troutcreekmassage.com and set everything up, or just call (530) 587-9437. if you prefer a particular therapist, their schedules are available on the web site. it’s recommended that you drink some water before the massage for optimal hydration. beyond that, all you need to do is relax.
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On April 22, Tahoe Donner Association celebrated its 40th birthday since becoming incorporated under the laws of the state of California as a Non-Profit Mutual Benefit Corporation in 1971 by developer Dart Industries. The first Tahoe Donner Property Owners Board of Directors Meeting was held on June 29, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. at the Law Offices of Sam J. Whiting in Palo Alto, California. Since 1980, when Dart Industries relinquished control of Tahoe Donner’s Board of Directors, it has been self-managed. There are currently 6,471 “separate interests,” or membership properties, within Tahoe Donner, with 25,000 members. Of the 6,471 membership properties, 5,560 or 86 percent represent existing dwelling units; the balance are undeveloped lots. Also within the physical boundaries of Tahoe Donner are a handful of commerciallyzoned properties. Unlike residential properties that automatically confer the benefits and obligations of Tahoe Donner membership upon their owners, the owners of the commercial properties are not members, have no amenity-access rights, pay no assessments, and do not vote in our elections. Tahoe Donner Association is a rather unique entity. While it is a property owners’ association, it is also a medium-sized corporation with an annual budget of over 15 million. On one side, the California Civil Code regards Tahoe Donner as a “Common Interest Development” (CID) governed by a “Community Association”; on the other, it is a commercial business that provides recreational services through a dozen venues through the efforts of a staff that seasonally exceeds 300. In California, the most recent statistics show that one in three people live in some form of CID. California Civil Code recognizes four varieties: planned development (such as Tahoe Donner), condominium project (some of which exist within Tahoe Donner as “sub-associations”), stock cooperative, and community apartment project. The latter two
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TAHOE DONNER: A UNIQUE COMMUNITy varieties are much more prevalent in the eastern U.S., with the planned development and condominium project types predominating in California. As a Common Interest Development, Tahoe Donner’s relationship with its members is highly regulated by state law. The California State Legislature has passed many code sections or statutory laws that govern the formation and operation of condominium
and homeowner associations. The DavisStirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code §§ 1350-1378) was first made law in 1986 and was intended to bring together in one area of the Civil Code the most important statutory laws regulating California community associations. Since then, literally hundreds of amendments to this body of law have been proposed, with many being passed. Most of these efforts have been reactions to isolated situations wherein the decision-makers of small condo projects, managed without professional guidance (by the owners, themselves), have made ill-advised decisions that failed to adequately account for the rights of their owners. While some of these situations were certainly flagrant, they have never reflected the norm for the vast majority of CIDs. Today, most CIDs utilize professional management services—either in-house, such as Tahoe Donner, or through
what are referred to as “portfolio” management companies, who provide management for a number of smaller developments at the same time. Tahoe Donner is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the membership, and they are ultimately responsible for Tahoe Donner’s adherence to these changing legal mandates. Considering that CIDs have the power to levy assessments, impose rules regarding how owners may use their properties, and force a member’s home into foreclosure to collect assessments, regulation would certainly seem to be necessary. However, the shortcoming of our ever-expanding web of regulation is that it makes no distinctions among the various CIDs that exist in California. A 10,000-property planned develop development with professional manage management must adhere to the same requirements as a four-unit condo project that is run by its four own owners, themselves. What are rea reasonable measures for addressing inequities in the four-unit condo project setting are often extremely cumbersome and expensive for large associations, such as Tahoe Donner. Adding to the complexities presented by the sheer size of Tahoe Donner’s membership, is the fact that about 70 percent of our members do not live here full time. Many of the efforts of our state legislature to ensure, for example, that homeowners in CIDs receive an adequate opportunity to participate in the community’s governance (e.g., voting in elections, questioning rules, attending board of directors meetings) are generally unnecessary and very expensive to comply with. While Tahoe Donner must be ever-vigilant to ensure its compliance with CID law, it must also pay attention to its identity a Non-Profit Mutual Benefit California Corporation that holds a “501(c) (4) federal income-tax exemption and generates annual operating revenues in excess of approximately 8 million. The California Corporations Code governs how corporations are to be managed in this state.
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no Corkage tuesdays Bring in your own bottle of vino to enjoy with your meal and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesday nights. It’s the perfect time to enjoy that favorite bottle of wine you’ve been saving at home. Offer only valid during non-holiday periods.
Wilder Wednesdays Wednesday nights are quite popular with Happy Hour specials all night long in the entire restaurant! Enjoy 25 percent off small plates, soups and salads, plus drink specials. For more information, please call The Lodge at (530) 5879455.
Pizza on the Hill Opens from 5 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday – Monday. Please note we are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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It’s football season again! Join us for Football Fever every Sunday and Monday with wing and drink specials. Swing by to cheer on your favorite team.
Happy Hour Pizza on the Hill offers Happy Hour specials from 5 – 6 p.m. every day. Stop by after work to catch up with friends and relax!
thursday night trivia Test your trivia skills from California history to sporting events. You never know what questions are going to be on the list from week to week. Trivia is from 6:30 – 8 p.m. and the winner of three rounds receives a certificate for a free pizza!
Half Price Pizza Hour A family favorite, order a cheese, pepperoni or veggie pizza for half price from 5 – 6 p.m. on Sundays. Offer valid for takeout only, limit 10. For more information, please call Pizza on the Hill at (530) 582-9669.
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If you are a senior Tahoe Donner alpine skierDaged E R 55 or above, UND AL RO and ski at a proficiency level of intermediate, advanced, or expert G P I CAM PU an intermediate skier ski at EN Ris defined as one who can comfortably E BLIC AM N N O D E E Tahoe A Donner Downhillthen Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club S O T H UR O C (TDSASC) is for you! OLF I G TDSASCP Ufocuses E Non alpine skiing, organizing over 20 ski days at BLIC AM reduced rates at resorts around the Tahoe basin, and ski and racing clinics at Tahoe Donner Downhill. October events include the fall ski conditioning classes at Trout Creek Recreation Center and a Halloween party. ER Membership information, forms and schedules ofNwinter activities N E DO O Srenewals H C TA membership I can be found at tdski.com. We’re accepting T A AQ U 1, youE may attend our and new applications. If you join by November BE H NER AT T H E O Nin Holiday Party December. Come join the fun! NT OE D AT
Drop in for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy options from the lighter Pub lunch menu through the middle of the month.
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e have seen a surge in applications for new roofs, roof repairs, adding metal edge, and we expect this to continue through fall. For those of you considering changing your roof this year or next, a quick reminder about the rules as they relate to roof changes. The rulebook states “a proposed roof of the same color and material as that of two adjacent structures will not be allowed. Roofs of similar color but of a different material to two adjacent structures may be allowed.” Due to the proximity issue, all owners should look at adjoining properties’ roof colors prior to selecting and submitting their choice. Once the decision is made, an application form must be completed and submitted to the Architectural Standards Office (ASO). The form can be found on the Tahoe Donner website and in our office. If you are proposing changing your roof to composition or have an existing composition roof and want to add the metal eave, please remember that, for congruency, the Architectural Standards Committee requires that all eaves have the metal eave. Property owners should plan for and expect a three to five day turnaround for staff to inspect the property and approve or deny the request. After the new roof is approved, you will receive a letter from our office. If you’re not sure what colors you would like, the ASO has many brochures from different roofing companies for your review. There is an additional rule specific to gambrel type roofs. “Metal
The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in July 2011: Unit/Lot Street Address Square Feet 03/188 14416 Northwoods Bl 120 05/524 14334 Davis Dr 1,157 09/384 13216 Hansel Av 488 11/285 11400 Sun Valley 36 02/409 13506 Northwoods Bl 467 11/080-81 13390 Skiview Lp 309
Project Shed Fence Deck Ext Addition Add. & Deck Shed/Mud Rm
roofing material may not be used if the lower planes of the area to be covered by roofing material have an average distance from the ground of less than 4 feet, and have an angle of steepness greater than 45 degrees to the horizontal.” We recently conducted an inspection and there were three houses in a row where we could not find a street address. The address numbers were not on the house or on the garbage can enclosure. An emergency responder would have been delayed in finding one of these houses. The Architectural Standards Rules state that: The five-digit house number, not less than 4”, must be posted on the house or garage. Duplicate numbers may be posted on the garbage can enclosure. In any event, the house number must be clearly visible from the street.
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(a UNiQUe CoMMUNitY continued from pg. 26) At times, it can be quite a chore to decipher what appear to be inconsistencies between this set of rules and those imposed by the Civil Code. Our federal tax exemption adds yet another layer of parameters within which we must restrict our activities. The successful management of Tahoe Donner as a business directly impacts our members since any deficiency in the “profitability” of our recreational ventures is made up through member assessments. The more financially successful our business side is, the less our members must contribute. An assessment that remains reasonably consistent from year to year, with adjustments for inflationary pressures, is a significant benefit derived from proactive financial management at Tahoe Donner Association. 2011 marks the third straight year this Association has held the operating assessment at $695 per assessed unit. It is the Board of Directors job to oversee the operation and financial management of the organization. The operation includes management of the Common Areas of the Association, plus the operation of the resort amenities and enforcement of the land-use restrictions/
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architectural standards that create the unique character of Tahoe Donner. A number of state laws and provisions of its own Governing Documents dictate how Tahoe Donner Association is to manage its financial affairs. These regulations can be found in the Association’s Covenants and Restrictions (“C&Rs”) and its’ Bylaws, as well as the Civil Code and the Corporations Code. In accordance with state law and sound business practices, it is the policy of the Association to fund a reserve program that will adequately provide for repair and replacement of existing community-owned assets. A 30-year reserve funding and expenditure plan is produced every three years, and updated annually, for the purpose of scheduling and analyzing the Association’s funding needs. Bottom-line financial results, however, are not the only consideration in determining the “success” of our operations. Customer service, access to programs, and offering “member rates” also figure into the mix. The quality and variety of affordable recreation and other activities the Association offers continues to improve yearly. Additionally, the recently
approved “2030 General Plan” outlines a program of facility improvement and modernization at the current capital funding assessment level. The “2030 General Plan” is a document that has been compiled by the General Plan Committee with extensive input from Tahoe Donner homeowners, the Board of Directors and staff. Now that our Association and facilities have reached their 40th Anniversary, this “2030 General Plan” begins to outline a plan to modernize our outdated and inadequate facilities and infrastructure in order to meet current and future membership requirements, with a particular emphasis being placed on the next five years.
boNNie watKiNS | eXeCutiVe AssistAnt
So, as you can see, Tahoe Donner is, indeed, a complex and multifaceted organization. One that employees such as myself find exciting and challenging to work for... and, certainly, never routine!
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Enid and Alan Rubin, on the deck of the Queen Mary 2 in the Atlantic Ocean on a recent trip to London, Sicily and Rome.
irelanind, and Barbara b Ga r y, To R o ck eig at the w s Greem nd, l in Irela of Casha 2011. Febr ua r y
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John and Chris Castanon were with the Tahoe Donner News magazine in Dalarna, Sweden.
China
Dave and Susan Forbess with John and Celeste Chin take Tahoe Donner News to the Great Wall of China.
Wyoming
Brad Child on a Harley trip, stopped at the Grand Tetons on his way to Yellowstone National Park.
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Bob a nd Ma r i ly n O wit h M rmond a a sa i wa r r i pict ur ors. T e wa s he ta ken sa f a r i while i n Zi m o n babwe .
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Madeline and Wen dell Wenneker at the top of Monemvassia, th e Gilbrata r of Greece, on a re cent trip
Turkey
Ed and Maureen Rinne with granddaughter Jackie Brow n at Ephesus, Turkey
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dd and Traci Griffin Kutler Do Del Cabo Kutler in Sa n Jose from the snow enjoying a brea k last winter.
Email your “Where in the World� photos to: comdep@tahoedonner.com. Please submit only .jpeg of 300 dpi or higher for printing. Photos must include a copy of TD News. Please list the names of everyone in the picture, where and when it was taken, and a short description of your captured experience.
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