Tahoe Donner News September 2016 by Tahoe Donner Association

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| Tahoe Donner News | September 2016

SPEEDING CONCERNS Truckee’s Chief of Police Adam McGill and his team respond to concerns.

FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK Gather the gang and join us for game day Sunday $10 pizza or the return of our 5 for $5 apps at Pizza on the Hill.

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CARPENTER VALLEY CAMPAIGN Join the Truckee Donner Land Trust for a kickoff celebration for their Carpenter Valley Campaign, Sept. 4.

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FALL EQUESTRIAN OFFERINGS Pancakes and ponies, cowgirls and cocktails and more are on the calendar this month at the Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center.

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DEPARTMENTS

TAKE NOTE

President’s Message A note from incoming president Bonzon

Holiday Parties Planning a soirée for the holidays?

Monthly Calendar Don’t miss our September events

New Members Meet and Greet event coming up

Capital Projects An update on the projects process

Season Pass Sale Winter season passes on sale Sept. 15

Let’s Get Together Your source for TD events and specials

Ready for Wildfire? Tips and resources to get prepared

Tips from the Pros Racket stringing 101; golf from the rough

Paint Drop-Off Clean out the garage and drop off for free

Forestry Update Property inspections for fire safety

Giving Fund Are you one of the 15 percent?

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

Mailbox Replacement Project Updating our cluster box units

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VOL. 17, NO. 9

WELCOME

SEPTEMBER 2016 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Jody Sergison Ashley Quadros

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Jeff Bonzon, jbonzon@tahoedonner.com

Vice President

Ron Wulff, rwulff@tahoedonner.com

Treasurer

Steve Miller, smiller@tahoedonner.com

Secretary

Jeff Schwerdtfeger, jschwerdtfeger@ tahoedonner.com

Director

Darius Brooks, dbrooks@tahoedonner.com

Board of Directors

board@tahoedonner.com

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

comdep@tahoedonner.com

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Advertising Sales Creative Concepts Media + Marketing is the exclusive advertising representative; phone 530-582-4100.

Publishing Information Tahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive

Greetings!

multiple times, who has served on the board

As your new Board President, I thought

and our committees for well over a decade, and

I would use my first bi-monthly president’s

who brings a deep knowledge of the history

unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an

message to quickly introduce this year’s board,

of how the association has grown, changed,

infringement of that service mark right and

then touch upon an item of importance to our

and prospered over that period of time; Steve

is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in

Tahoe Donner community.

Miller, treasurer and outgoing president, who

service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any

this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Tahoe Donner

Your new board has an interesting and

was actively involved on the General Plan

Association or its board of directors of the

exciting composition! For the first time in a

Committee before first being elected in 2011 to

products, services, or views contained therein.

while, we have two new members for whom

the board, then being re-elected in 2014; and I,

Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is

board membership is their initial official

Jeff Bonzon, president and outgoing Treasurer.

involvement in Tahoe Donner management

I served on the Finance Committee for five

Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161.

and leadership: Jeff Schwerdtfeger, board

years—the final three as chair—before being

Each membership parcel receives one sub-

secretary, who lives with his family full-time

elected to the board last year.

scription to a domestic address. Additional

in Tahoe Donner; and Darius Brooks, direc-

the official monthly publication of Tahoe Donner Association, which is located at 11509

subscriptions are available at the cost of $25

We are quite excited about the upcoming

tor, who lives and works in the Bay Area.

year and are looking forward to serving all of

publication is offset by advertising revenues.

Mr. Schwerdtfeger and his family are sec-

you, our Tahoe Donner Members.

Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and

ond-home owners in Tahoe Donner, and he

additional mailing offices. Member letters to

brings the perspective and interests shared by

SLOW DOWN TRUCKEE. As those of you

the 80-plus percent of our members who live

who are on NextDoor.com for Tahoe Donner

“off-the-hill.”

or attended our last board meeting are aware,

each. Cost to produce and distribute this

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

Now, on to a particularly topical matter:

The continuing members of the board are:

one of our members has become quite active in

Ron Wulff, vice president and past president

trying to raise awareness regarding speeding— (Continued on p. 4)

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SEPTEMBER 3

September FOR ADDITIONAL SEPTEMBER EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10 Bikeworks’ Annual Bike Sale

Don’t miss the screamin’ deals on bikes from our fleet. See page 12.

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SEPTEMBER 3 AND 17

Pancakes and Ponies

Round up the little ones ages 2–6 for a hearty cowboy breakfast and ride. See page 11.

SEPTEMBER 12

FA L L F E S T IVA L !

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11 A.M . to 5 P.M .

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Fall Golf Rates in Effect

There’s still plenty of time to golf, and now you can save money too! See page 13.

SEPTEMBER 12

Monday Night Football Special

Football season is about to begin and that means appetizer deals are back too! Try one of everything with our 5 for $5. See page 17.

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

SEPTEMBER 15

Ski Season Passes on Sale

Ski season is just around the corner. You can get prepared and save money too, by buying before Dec. 1. See page 7.

SEPTEMBER 16-17

Sixth Annual Senior Tournament

Some of Northern California’s top senior players (ages 40 and over) will battle it out for the title of Senior Champion. See page 12.

tahoedonner.com |

(Continued from p. 2) not just in Tahoe Donner, but also in Truckee. Speeding on our

for the school bus and speeds away to make up the 90 seconds lost; the

streets has been an issue for some time, always simmering in the

member arriving from the Bay Area, who just wants to get to the refuge

background and occasionally bursting into everyone’s consciousness.

of their mountain cabin as quickly as possible after having spent over

It is a problem, primarily from a safety standpoint, for all of us, and

three hours on I-80 trying to get here, sometimes in heavy traffic flow-

one that will require that we take our foot off the gas pedal and simply

ing at 70-plus mph (or not, on those heavy holiday dates).

slow down to the speed limit. (As a reminder, the only street in Tahoe

We are all part of the problem, and until we each take the personal

Donner with a 35 mph limit is Northwoods Boulevard! All other streets

responsibility to throttle back, slow down, breathe a bit, unwind, and

have a 25 mph limit.)

enjoy being in the serenity of the mountains and woods, the problem is

Your board has tried to tackle this issue, along with the Truckee Police Department (TPD), many times over the years. We have seen

unlikely to be solved. Your general manager, Robb Etnyre, is currently meeting with town

extra patrols posted by TPD, and the installation of temporary and

personnel and the chief of police, continuing to explore methods and

permanent radar speed signs flashing your speed to you. This is all

alternatives we can jointly utilize. In the same vein, Jeff Schwertfeger,

well-meaning and good, but it is fruitless unless we each take the per-

board secretary, and I are meeting with town council members to pur-

sonal responsibility to simply slow down.

sue this conversation at that level. These folks are also willing to attend

We each have our own assumptions who the speeders are. Two of the most repeated claims are that those speeding are second homeowners

our board meetings and engage our members. These steps are what we, your board and staff, are taking. What will

who can’t quite get out of the frantic Bay Area traffic rhythm, as well as

you do? Thanks for listening, thinking about, and then acting on this

workers from the many construction projects in our community who

issue.

are either running late for work or speeding away after their day is done.

At this point in the year, it’s time to enjoy the beginning of fall, a wonderful season in Tahoe Donner! Let’s hit the trails while the days are

The fact of the matter is that we are all at fault, at one time or another: the parent trying to get a child to school on time; the golfer trying to make a tee-time; the person who is annoyed by having to stop

still warm, and the nights have a refreshing coolness to them!

JEFF BONZON | BOARD PRESIDENT

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

PIZZA ON THE HILL 15% SALES* TO GIVING FUND Dinner 5–8:30 p.m. Bingo from 6-7:30 p.m. 15% of sales* from your eat-in order will benefit the TD Giving Fund. Gather your friends and family, enjoy the casual atmosphere of Pizza on the Hill, have a terrific meal, and play bingo while supporting the greater Truckee community through the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. *15% of the evening’s sales over $1,500 will be donated to the Giving Fund

HOLIDAY PARTY = SKI FOR FREE! Book a party at The Lodge and every guest can ski for free at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area or Cross Country Ski Area! 3 private room or a complete buy out. Visit tahoedonner.com/event-groups to view our sample menus options are available upon request. At Santa’s request, all room charges and site fees will be waived for Christmas parties before December 17, 2016. Visit tahoedonner.com/event-groups to

Questions: Email us directly at tdgf@tahoedonner.com

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For more menu options on our holiday parties, please contact group sales at 530-582-9643 or email groupsales@tahoedonner.com

NEW TO TAHOE DONNER? JOIN US FOR A NEW MEMBER MEET AND GREET EVENT MEMBER SERVICES HAS RECEIVED GREAT FEEDBACK ON THE NEW MEMBER MEET AND GREET MIXERS WE HAVE HOSTED THIS PAST YEAR; DON’T MISS OUR NEXT EVENT COMING UP ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 4. If you have recently purchased a residence in Tahoe Donner, please plan on joining us for the opportunity to meet board members, mingle with other new members, and learn more about the association. The evening will include hosted appetizers and a glass of wine or a beer, along with a raffle and a chance to win great prizes. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 4 TIME: 5 - 7 p.m. WHERE: The Lodge Restaurant & Pub RSVP: The RSVP deadline has passed, but if you are a new member and would like to attend, contact Member Services at 530-587-9400, ext. 0.

Dickson Corporate Logos Dickson Realty Logo TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS

Member Communications (area code 530) Member Services 587-9400 info@tahoedonner.com General Manager 587-9431 gm@tahoedonner.com Contact Member Services to be transferred to other departments. Amenities Beach Club Marina 587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Cross Country Ski Area 587-9484 xcski@tahoedonner.com Downhill Ski Area 587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com Corporate Blue Logo: Equestrian Center 587-9470 equestrian@tahoedonner.com Can be used on white or light photo Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com background Golf Course 587-9443 golf@tahoedonner.com The Lodge 587-9455 lodge@tahoedonner.com Pizza On The Hill 582-9669 pizza@tahoedonner.com Unacceptable Uses of Dickson Realty Logo Recreation Info Hut 587-9413 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner 587-9462 campground@ Campground tahoedonner.com Tennis Center 587-9474 tennis@tahoedonner.com Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Trout Creek Rec. Center 587-9437 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants, Al Noyes alandjosi@gmail.com Elections, Bette Rohrback truckeebette@yahoo.com Finance, Art King aiking156@att.net General Plan, Dwight Walker walker.dwight@outlook.com Giving Fund Chairman, Dick Gander tdgf@tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club Presidents Bridge Club, Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com Rowing Club, Dot Mace dotmace@me.com Dickson Realty Tagline Senior Alpine Ski, Michael Eyton-Lloyd hmsmike1@aol.com Tennis, Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net 9-Holers, Marianne Bowers mariannebowers@hotmail.com Men’s Golf, Patrick Gemma patgemma1@att.net Women’s Golf, Bettye Carmichael ibboop@suddenlink.net Hiking Club, Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net Corporate Blue Logo: Quilt Club, Linda Brush sewlinda@aol.com Can be used on white or light photo Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net background Corporate Blue Logo TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff td4wheelers@gmail.com Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net

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IMPORTANT BUSINESS

CAPITAL PROJECT PROCESS:

FROM IDEA TO PRELIMINARY PROJECT BY FORREST HUISMAN, DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS

How does an idea become a project? Let’s take a walk through the

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Strategic Plan

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Project cost

•

Service level

Tahoe Donner board, staff and others for consideration by the general

•

Member impact

plan committee (GPC) on an ongoing basis. These ideas are documented

•

Deferred maintenance

process to get an idea of how it works. Capital project ideas are submitted by members, amenity users,

on the wish list (formerly called the Preliminary Ideas List) which is posted on the Tahoe Donner website.

PRIORITIZATION Next, each idea is prioritized on a scale of 0-5 as shown in the below

EVALUATION Each quarter, these ideas are evaluated. Some ideas move forward while others do not, but all are considered according to common sense, objective criteria and the considerable experience of the evaluation team consisting of the GPC chair, the general manager and the board of directors liaison to the GPC.

graphic, after which they are shown on the prioritized Preliminary Project List which is posted on the website for reference.

TEAMWORK To bring a broad range of experience and perspective to this quarterly process, the evaluation team includes the GPC chair, who represents the

Every idea is evaluated with respect to critical metrics including:

homeowners; the general manager, who represents staff and manage-

Wish List

Projects Underway or Completed

sort

Projects to be Considered

Operational Projects

Not Feasible or Not Consistent with Strategic Plan

sort

Operational Projects

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Projects in Next 5 Years

Projects in Future Years

Each idea is evaluated and then prioritized on a scale of 0-5 as shown here. They are then shown on the prioritized Preliminary Project List, which is posted on the website for reference.

ment; and the board liaison to the GPC, representing the board of directors.

IT’S YOUR INFORMATION To find out more, visit tahoedonner.com and at the bottom of the

This evaluation team doesn’t act in a vacuum; far from it. The GPC

home page, on the right under MEMBERS, click on Capital Projects.

Chair calls on the knowledge and experience of the many volunteer

At the top left of the Capital Projects page is a blue box where you can

homeowners on the GPC and other homeowners, while the General

click on these links to detailed information:

Manager has the collective experience and expertise of everyone on the

•

Capital Projects Process: links to the Capital Projects Process

Tahoe Donner staff. Not least, the Board Liaison to the GPC, who is involved at the deepest level in Tahoe Donner governance and strategic planning, provides a unique and

Flowchart, Wish List and more

Your comments on capital projects

• Submit Your Ideas: a form you can use to put your ideas into the Idea Funnel

valuable perspective to the team.

and the process used to manage

MOVING AHEAD

them are always welcome. Please

documents about current projects

email gpc@tahoedonner.com.

capital projects completed from 2012

Next steps for Priority 1 projects include writing a Project Information Paper for

• Active Projects: links to all the • Completed Projects: a timeline of to the present

review by the GPC and in most cases

Your comments on capital projects

forming a GPC Task Force to conduct additional research and analysis. Priority 2 and 3 projects remain on the Preliminary Project List until subsequent reviews raise them to Priority 1 at a

and the process used to manage them are always welcome. Please email gpc@tahoedonner.com.

later date. Priority 4 operational projects are addressed by staff, and no

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further action is taken on Priority 5 projects.

SKI SEASON PASSES ON SALE SEPT. 15 The weather is still pleasant but as we tran-

skis, and a kid-friendly menu in the cafeteria.

sition into fall, it’s time to start thinking about

As you know, our size allows us to deliver

the upcoming ski season. We have another

that personal touch that larger ski areas can’t

great season planned at both Tahoe Donner

always provide.

Downhill and Tahoe Donner Cross Country

At Tahoe Donner Cross Country, we are

Ski Area. Take a tip from the squirrels who are

excited to start our second season operating

busy preparing for winter and plan ahead! Ski

at the new Alder Creek Adventure Center,

program. And returning this year will be our

passes will be on sale starting September 15

with an improved level of service, enhanced

fun races and snowshoe tours.

and all winter program information, including

rental facility, expanded dining area and a new

Don’t wait for the snow to fly! Get your

lessons, rentals, and season-long programs for

grand deck with fire pits and outdoor seating.

season passes early so you can save the most

both kids and adults will be posted online.

We’ll again have season-long locker rentals for

money and hit the trails and the slopes as soon

Tahoe Donner Downhill remains the best

individuals and families, and we’re continu-

as it snows. See all pricing and info online;

place for family fun and learning. As “The best

ing with our junior biathlon program as well

passes and season-long programs may be pur-

place to begin,” we offer a variety of services

as TD Nordic Kids, the after-school program

chased at tahoedonner.com/shop.

for families including ski instruction for chil-

for kids in Kindergarten through fifth grade.

dren as young as 3 years, interchangeable lift

Children can sign up for one or two sessions or

Member Services can help at 530-587-9400 or

tickets for parents with little ones not yet on

combine with any other midweek or weekend

email info@tahoedonner.com.

Questions? Until the ski areas are open,

FEATURE

SPEEDING COMPLAINTS IN TAHOE DONNER ADDRESSED BY ADAM MCGILL, TOWN OF TRUCKEE CHIEF OF POLICE

The Truckee Police Department has had a longstanding goal of

An excellent example is Northwoods Boulevard in Tahoe Donner. The

proactively addressing traffic complaints and promoting safe driving in

Police Department recently used a discreet radar device to an analyze

general. Traffic complaints within neighborhoods, especially speeding

the speed of vehicles traveling in both directions. The speed data from

vehicles, are one of the most frequently reported complaints we receive.

15,000 vehicles revealed that 85 percent of the vehicles were traveling

The Truckee Police Department has a traffic enforcement program

at 43 MPH or less in an area where the speed limit is 35 MPH. Ten

that creates Special Enforcement Zones by analyzing data and working

percent of the speeds captured involved vehicles traveling over 46

with concerned neighbors to efficiently target education and enforce-

MPH. This was cross-referenced with data collected on traffic accidents

ment in locations and times when the increased enforcement will

on Northwoods Blvd. A vast majority of the traffic collisions involved

mitigate the speeding as much as possible. Through comprehensive

snow conditions and unsafe speeds for the inclement weather with very

analysis of all the information available, we are quickly able to identify

few reported in non-snow periods of the year. These facts indicate the

what traffic issue is present, if any, and develop a measured approach

overall driving habits in Tahoe Donner are not unsafe even though the

that can be collaboratively developed with the community members in

perception is otherwise by some in the community.

any neighborhood. At times we find that perceptions of a traffic complaint can be just

The statistics aside, we still receive genuine perceptions from the community that Tahoe Donner has a traffic safety issue from speeding

as critical to address as factual data that point to an actual safety

vehicles. The Truckee Police Department continues to be committed

issue. This is particularly true with speeding complaints. There are

to communicate and collaborate to address those perceptions and

numerous approaches for analyzing and addressing perceived prob-

concerns. In 2013 there were 93 citations issued on Northwoods Bou-

lems but they all are dependent on communication and collaboration.

levard; 143 issued in 2014, and 134 issued in 2015. We have significantly increased our presence, warnings, and traffic enforcement throughout all areas of Tahoe Donner. In 2013 there were 181 citations issued in Tahoe Donner; 218 issued in 2014, and 263 issued in 2015. In addition to the citations, there were hundreds of enforcement stops conducted to bring further awareness to the issue. Despite our best effort, the sense of traffic safety in our neighborhoods cannot be achieved until we ALL take responsibility. It is our collective responsibility as a community to slow down. Too often we hear that increased enforcement solves the complaint but the issue slowly returns once the increased police presence returns to normal. The long-term solution is for all of us to “police” ourselves and to drive on every roadway as if it were our street with our families living there. Be a neighborhood “pace car” by obeying traffic laws yourself, and by setting the example that you are committed to safer streets. If you have a traffic issue in your neighborhood or on your street, please contact the Truckee Police Department at 530-550-2323. The more specific information given in these complaints, the better equipped we are to make a significant impact. Specific vehicle descriptions are helpful as well as times of day the violations occur. While this information is very helpful, your safety is more important. Under almost no circumstances should you follow or confront perceived

and analyzes Truckee Police Department has a traffic enforcement program data and works with concerned neighbors.

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If you’re looking to get out and see new sites around the Tahoe Donner trail network, consider the following options. 1. Hawk’s Peak Trail. There is a 360-degree view from the top of Hawk’s Peak, including the granite-laden Donner Pass and, to the west, Castle Peak. The rock outcropping at the top provides a fantastic resting place for a photo and snacks. Consider picking up a sandwich from Alder Creek Café on your way out and

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Family Movie Night Bring your favorite pillow and blanket to Northwoods Clubhouse (indoors), kick your feet up and enjoy both classic and new movies every Friday night starting at 6:30 p.m. All movies are rated G and PG. Call Member Services at 530-587-9400 for movie lineup. Free!

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Sixth Annual Tahoe Donner Senior Tournament Be on the lookout for some of the top players from Northern California and beyond to be in the draw looking for the title of Tahoe Donner senior champion. Age divisions start at 40-plus and run all the way to 70-plus. Prepare to be inspired by what some of these senior tennis players can do on a tennis court. Play is open to all USTA members and sign ups are at www.norcal.usta.com under the Senior

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9-Holers Women’s Golf Club Summer’s end may be fast approaching, but fall is a beautiful season for golf in Tahoe Donner. The TD Women’s 9-Holer Golf Club has had an event-filled summer. We just completed our tournament and awards banquet and will share those results in next month’s Tahoe Donner News. We are looking forward to our annual play day with the 18-Hole Club gals this month and our end of season luncheon in October. If you have questions about our club or would like to be our guest one day to see how the group fits your golf style, please contact our president, Marianne Bowers at mariannebowers@hotmail.com or give her a call at 530-550-9079.

Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club If you are a senior Tahoe Donner alpine skier who enjoys year-round sports activities and a great social environment, the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club (TDSASC) is for you. TDSASC focuses on alpine skiing and we organize over 20 ski days with reduced rates at resorts around the Tahoe basin such as Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley, Sugar Bowl, Northstar, and Homewood as well as ski and racing clinics at the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Off-season activities include bike and kayak trips, ski conditioning workouts, golf tournaments, BBQ’s, a Halloween bash, and holiday parties. The club welcomes all Tahoe Donner alpine skiers, 55 years and older, who ski at an

intermediate or above proficiency level. (An intermediate skier is defined as one who can comfortably ski the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.) Membership information and activity schedules can be found on our website at tdski.com. As long as one individual is a full member, spouses and significant others are welcome to join as social members. We are accepting renewals and new applications now through Nov. 1, when our season officially starts. This past summer, the ski club hosted several fun events in July and August. The weather was perfect for our golf tournament and dinner held in the Grotto at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Kayaking on Lake Tahoe— followed by a taco salad lunch on the beach— was a great treat for those who attended the new member BBQ in August which, as always, was a great time to meet new members and reconnect with returning members. Please check out our website at tdski.com for event details and a guide on how to join the club.

Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails The Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails club was founded on the principle that hands-on stewardship of our trails and open spaces should be a vital part of our community. We’ve been busy this last month putting that principle into practice. Invasive weed spotting has proven

immensely popular in Tahoe Donner, so we were excited to host the Truckee River Watershed Council’s Weed Warriors for our fourth annual educational Invasive Weed Walk in early August. Turnout was stellar as usual, and we were able to feature nearly every invasive plant species growing within the association. Invasive weed spotting is a great way to make a difference, and we’re gratified to find so many in Tahoe Donner eager to join our efforts. We then returned to the club’s trail building roots by partnering with the Trails Department to begin a large scale rerouting project on the East Perimeter Trail. At one volunteer trail work day this summer, participants carved a new trail from the forest floor, built a retaining wall from stones to assure that a single turn withstands the test of time, and decommissioned an old trail so it might return to its natural state. No doubt everyone involved will smile with satisfaction whenever they return to the project site in the future. However, much work remains to be done, and we will continue this trail building project on Sept. 17. If you love the trails and would like to lend a hand, we welcome your help. Our trail work events feature fun, family friendly projects that are open to a range of physical abilities. No experience is necessary, and we encourage everyone to get involved. For detailed information, please visit TDTrails. org, or email the club at tdtrails@gmail.com. tahoedonner.com |

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Club July and August were peak season at the Equestrian Center with more boarders, horse campers and trail riders than ever before, all enjoying the new Equestrian Center Amenity features. It has been an amazing start to our new look, and with fun events and activities continuing through September, there’s lots of time to come on over to check it out and visit our friendly horses! On July 15, the Equestrian Club sponsored the Friday night movie, Black Stallion, at the Alder Creek Adventure Center. This was a new movie venue for Tahoe Donner and very well attended. Adults gravitated toward drinks and appetizers and the kids got cozy up in front hoping their names would be called in the “horsey” prizes raffle. The night was a big

TD 4-Wheelers Club News Wow, what a busy month July was for the

views from this trail are spectacular! The maintenance we performed on the trail

success and we hope to repeat it next summer! Please contact Susan Terrell at terrellsf@

TD 4-Wheelers. Our first fun event was the

was pretty significant and took us about five

earthlink.net with Equestrian Club questions.

Fourth of July parade. We had six Jeeps in the

hours in all. It included cutting back bushes

Happy trails to your family from the Tahoe

parade filled with excited kids and grandkids,

that had grown into the trail and filling in a

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riding or helping pass out candy to the crowds

ravine where water from the snow melt had

along the route. They were all decorated to

put a huge hole in the trail. We

the max with red, white, and blue. I hope you

also moved some logs around

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the gate area to try to discour-

our prowess in conquering the big rock we

age people from going around

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two Concert on the Green concerts where we gathered as a group to enjoy some great music. Then on July 9 many of us drove the Bear

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Valley Loop OHV to prepare for our Sierra

td4wheelers@gail.com. Learn

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or directions needed to be given and assigned volunteers to various spots along the route. Then on July 16 and 17 we had the Trails and Ales event with the Shine and Show on Saturday and the trail run on Sunday. Thank you to all of you who attended. I hope you had a great time! On July 30, the club did trail maintenance on the Pole Creek/Cabin Creek OHV trail. This is a trail we have adopted as a part of the US Forest Service’s “Adopt A Trail” program. We do trail maintenance on this trail just before it opens on August 1. The trail doesn’t open until then because it is a fawning area for deer and should not be disturbed. We stopped for lunch just below Tinker’s Knob and after lunch several folks hiked up to the top. The

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Tahoe Donner Quilt Club The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Meadow Room at Northwoods Clubhouse. All skill levels are welcome! The summer meetings are from 6–8 p.m. Starting in late October we will shift to day meetings from 1–3 p.m. If you are not a quilter, but have received some fabric and notions, we will accept donations towards making walker bags for the senior center, placemats for Meals on Wheels, and baby quilts for the Truckee Well Babies program. Please contact Linda Brush at sewlinda@aol.com or Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com if you have any questions.

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Open for Lunch Looking for a great spot to grab an afternoon bite? Enjoy lunch on the deck while you can, served daily from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Starting Tuesday, September 6 lunch will return to our Pub lunch menu. View it online at tahoedonner.com.

Golfer’s Happy Hour* Whether you played a round or spent the afternoon on the trails, golfers and non-golfers alike can enjoy Happy Hour from 1 – 4 p.m.

Wild Wednesdays return to The Lodge startin the entire restaurant all night long.

No Corkage Tuesdays* Our popular No Corkage Tuesday promotion continues into the fall. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to enjoy in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesday nights.

Free Wine Tasting, Friday, Sept. 9 Enjoy a free Dr. Loosen Riesling wine tasting event at The Lodge, Friday Sept. 9, from 5–7 p.m.

End of Summer Party at The Lodge Help us say goodbye to a great season with our

every day. Specials include 25 percent off appe-

End of Summer Party on Friday, Sept. 23. Enjoy

tizers and happy hour drink specials in the Pub.

live music from 6 – 9 p.m. and happy hour in the

Happy Hour* Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads in the Pub from 4 – 6 p.m. every day of the week. Not valid Sept. 1 – 5.

PIZZA ON THE HILL 11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669

entire restaurant all night long.

MARCO POLO GRILL AT TROUT CREEK RECREATION POOL Labor Day Weekend will be the last

ALDER CREEK CAFÉ AND TRAILSIDE BAR 15275 Alder Creek Rd. 530-587-9484 tahoedonner.com/aldercreekcafe

Lunch Hours: Lunch at Alder Creek Café daily from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bar Hours: The bar is open every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. through Sept. 24; plus Sunday, Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. 8 p.m. for the holiday.

Après Menu and Happy Hour Happy Hour and après menu offered at Trailside on Friday and Saturdays from 4 - 8 p.m. through Sept. 24; a bonus Happy Hour will be offered on Sept. 4 from 4–8 p.m.; this will be the last Sunday the bar is open until ski season.

Fire Pit Fridays Members and guests are welcome to bring their own food, drink or both, and enjoy our fire pits on the back patio of the Alder Creek Adventure Center. Please be sure that all Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws are followed and that you pick up after yourselves. Most importantly, have fun!

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weekend to enjoy the Marco Polo Grill at

DATES: FRIDAYS, SEPT. 9, SEPT. 16, AND SEPT. 23

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Trout Creek Recreation Center. Starting

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hours after Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.

Sept. 6, the grill will close for the season.

We will be open Thursday – Monday from 5 - 8:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Happy Hour Valid Thursday – Monday from 5 – 6 p.m. Enjoy drink specials including $4 Coors Light,

T-9 GRILL

The T-9 Grill will be open through the end of the golf season. Stop by for a quick bite as you play a round of golf.

$5 drafts, $5 house wine, and half-off wings.

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FEATURE

TOM LIPPERT

LAND TRUST KICK-OFF PARTY FOR CARPENTER VALLEY CAMPAIGN BY KATHY ENGLAR, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY, TRUCKEE DONNER LAND TRUST Truckee Donner Land Trust is officially kicking off its campaign to acquire Lower Carpenter Valley, an alpine valley spanning 1,320 acres near Truckee. Festivities, which will be open to the public, will be held at the Alder Creek Adventure Center in Tahoe Donner on Sunday, Sept. 4. The day starts with a hike with the Tahoe Donner Hiking Club led by Kathy Englar of the Land Trust. From 4-7 p.m., the party takes place at the Alder Creek Adventure Center with presentations, light

Land Trust. “Much of the Tahoe Donner-owned acreage is open area and the Tahoe Donner board, committees and management are committed to protecting and enhancing the area for long-term stewardship,” explained Steve Miller, who was president of the board at the time of the acquisition and who is currently treasurer on the Tahoe Donner board of directors. The Land Trust and its partners, the Northern Sierra Partnership

refreshments, and a preview of a new collection of images captured in

and The Nature Conservancy, have launched a $10.4 million campaign

Carpenter Valley by renowned fine art photographer Elizabeth Carmel.

to purchase and protect the Lower Carpenter Valley.

The community is invited to learn more about this unique and gorgeous valley, and enjoy photographs captured in this amazing location. Immediately north and adjacent to Tahoe Donner, Carpenter Valley

Carpenter Valley itself will be acquired in 2017 and will be managed by the Land Trust. Once acquired, the property will be open to the public for the first time in over a century. The Land Trust plans a loop

is one of the most spectacular — and little known — valleys in the entire

trail around the valley, with plans to link Truckee to Independence

Northern Sierra. The property has remained in private hands since the

Lake Preserve via a new trail system. Other activities will include bird

mid-19th century. Its acquisition and conservation will preserve critical

watching, hiking, picnicking, backcountry skiing and a future hut for

open space and create new recreation opportunities.

four-season overnight visits.

The southern-most portion of the property, which includes a 640-

“Like many of our acquisitions, we never imagined we’d have a shot

acre parcel in Crabtree Canyon, was transferred to Tahoe Donner

at Lower Carpenter Valley,” said Jeff Brown, Truckee Donner Land

ownership and management in April 2016. Tahoe Donner is expanding

Trust board president. “This is certainly one of our most important and

its extensive system of Nordic skiing, mountain biking, and hiking trails

most exciting acquisitions. The natural resources and condition of the

while improving fire safety. Further protection of property is ensured

property is nearly unheard of in the Northern Sierra.”

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The valley provides ideal habitat for willow flycatcher and Lahontan

cutthroat trout. The north fork of Prosser Creek, roughly twice the size of the south fork in volume, is the major water contributor to the Prosser basin. The Prosser system is heavily reliant on Carpenter Valley (and Euer Valley) for spring runoff attenuation and water filtration, as the upper reaches of the creek draining from Castle Peak and

Much of the Tahoe Donner-owned acreage is open area and the Tahoe Donner board, committees and management are committed to protecting and enhancing the area for long-term stewardship.

the Warren/Devil’s Oven basins run primarily through impervious granitic landscapes, and the lower reaches tumble through a steep canyon before entering Prosser Reservoir. Protection and restoration of this meadow system will have a positive impact on water quality and storage, both for the ecosystem, and for downstream users of the Truckee River. “Most of our Sierra meadows are seriously degraded due to grazing, dams, roads and development,” said John Svahn, the Land Trust’s director of stewardship. “Carpenter Valley hasn’t been grazed in decades, and the sellers have taken extraordinary care of the property.” “I have photographed up and down the Sierra and throughout the West, and it was such an amazing joy to photograph such a pristine alpine meadow located in Tahoe Donner’s back yard,” said Elizabeth Carmel. New photographs of Carpenter Valley can be viewed at the Sept. 4 event, and Elizabeth Carmel has donated a fantastic new image taken in Carpenter Valley to help with fundraising. The image will be on display at the event. We encourage the community to come learn more about this amazing acquisition opportunity and support the Land Trust in this once-in-a-lifetime effort. To find out more about the campaign for Lower Carpenter Valley and how you can help, please contact Kathy Englar at the Truckee Donner Land Trust: kathy@tdlandtrust.org or 530-582-4711. The Truckee Donner Land Trust works to preserve and protect

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FEATURE

AUTUMN OFFERINGS AT TAHOE DONNER’S EQUESTRIAN CENTER BY JILL MCCLENDON It’s Saturday morning at the

it a more pleasant experience for

Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center

both the children riding as well

and the warm morning air is

as the parents and staff walking

punctured by cries of “Look at

alongside them.

the ponies!”and “Can I pet them?”

cakes and Ponies and the Eques-

– the return of Pancakes and

trian Center is a new pony named

Ponies. While geared toward kids

Turbo.

ages 2–6, this fun Saturday morn-

“Turbo has been very popular.

ing event is something the whole

He receives a lot of requests, espe-

family can enjoy.

cially from the smaller children or

“This event began in 2015. We

multiple years in a row and want

events last September,” said Krys-

to ride the new pony,” Mecham

tal-Rae Mecham, Tahoe Donner

said. “He is quite the character

Equestrian Center manager.

and loves attention.” Pancakes and Ponies takes

about as we were brainstorming

place from 9–11 a.m. and is offered

September events that we could

on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17.

host. We wanted to come up with

Cost is $35 for both breakfast and

something that would be fun for

the pony ride. A breakfast only

the whole family and that locals

option is available as well for $15.

could enjoy as well.”

A minimum of five participants

PANCAKES AND PONIES After checking in at the Equestrian Center, Pancakes and Ponies participants enjoy a hearty breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice,

is required for the event to take place and reservations can be made by contacting the Equestrian Center at 530-587-9470.

COWGIRLS AND COCKTAILS On the other end of the spec-

followed by a 15-minute pony ride.

trum, the Tahoe Donner Eques-

A breakfast-only option is also

trian Center offers a great evening

available for non-riders.

experience geared toward adults

The pony ride takes place

ages 21 and up with the popular

on the new pony trail that was

Cowgirls and Cocktails events.

carved out earlier this spring and

| Tahoe Donner News | September 2016

children that have ridden with us

held two Pancakes and Ponies

“The creation of this event came

Another new addition to Pan-

This can only mean one thing

Held on select Friday eve-

summer as part of the Eques-

nings, participants can kick

trian Center upgrades. The new

off the weekend with a guided,

trail is a single loop in the shade

early evening trail ride through

and offers a longer ride than the

highland meadows and the famed

previous trail. It is also less dusty

Tahoe Donner Aspen Grove.

than the previous trail, making

Upon returning to the Equestrian

Center guests enjoy a frosty beer

and family together for a premiere

or glass of wine while nibbling on

horseback riding experience, and

tasty appetizers from Alder Creek

cap it off with a special dinner

Café.

with a spectacular view? The

“It’s a great event for a group of

evening includes a ride into the

people or simply a couple looking

beautiful Euer Valley where you

for something different for their

will tie up the horses to enjoy a

Friday evening. Because it is later

catered cowboy dinner in one of

in the day, we have seen it grow in

the most scenic spots in the Tahoe

popularity,” Mecham said, adding

area. The ride and dinner is from

that more dates were added to

3:30–6 p.m. for up to six people

the schedule after last year’s

and will be offered through the

events sold out quickly. “Plus, who

month of September. This event is

doesn’t like bacon wrapped figs

offered by reservation only. Please

and glass of wine or cold beer?”

call for availability and more

The last two Cowgirls and Cocktails of the season will be

information. Whether one takes part in one

held on Friday, Sept. 2 and Sept.

these great events or opts for one

23. The trail ride starts at 5 p.m.

of our one- or two-hour trail rides,

and lasts for one hour followed by

September is a great time to enjoy

drinks and appetizers from 6–7

the Sierra and the changing sea-

p.m. Cost for Tahoe Donner mem-

sons by horseback. A ride through

bers is $55 and $65 for non-mem-

the Tahoe Donner Aspen Grove

bers. Members and non-members

to view the fall colors is a must on

with their own horses are wel-

any adventurer’s bucket list.

come to join in the fun as well for $30 and $35 respectively.

PRIVATE FAMILY EUER VALLEY DINNER This may be the best-kept secret at Tahoe Donner. Did you know you can gather a group of friends

“The cooler weather, and hope-

then, both one-hour and two-hour trails rides are offered Wednesday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by reservation. For more information or to make a reservation, visit tahoedonner.com/equestrian or contact the Equestrian Center at

Pancakes and Ponies (opposite page) has become a new family favorite at Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center. Below left: New and additional water pedestals are just one of the upgrades made this past spring and summer. Above, Cowgirls and Cocktails is so popular it frequently sells out. Make your reservations early!

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TENNIS TIPS

RACKET STRINGING 101 BY IAN MINDELL | DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

A tennis racket is only one part of the equipment equation. The

downside of natural gut is the price, as most

strings that are in that racket can make or break how a racket performs.

quality sets of this string cost between $40 and

You could have the most expensive racket in the world, but string it

$60 per set. Durability can be an issue as well

wrong and it will feel terrible. Also if you have an inexpensive racket but use good quality strings, you will improve the performance. The strings are in most cases the only part of the racket that actually hit the ball. This makes it a critical component to tennis performance. The following are some tips regarding racket stringing. 1. String as many times per year as you play per week – This is one of the most important tips, as many players will wait for years to restring or some don’t ever bother to do it all. The pros will switch rackets at every ball change. This is usually every 9 games and once a pro has used a racket they will cut the strings out and restring them. Tennis strings will slowly stretch out over time and will lose elasticity. This will impact how the strings play and respond to the impact of the ball. The less elasticity the string has the longer the ball stays on the strings allowing for the player to change the racket angle during contact and create more errant shots. 2. Tighter versus Looser – The tighter a racket is strung the more control it creates, the looser the strings the more power. When a racket is strung more tightly it creates less of a trampoline effect for the ball. This will give the player more control of the ball and

and is not recommended for players who break strings often. Natural gut is made from cow, goat or sheep intestines. Some have heard natural gut referred to as catgut and naturally thought it was made from cats. It was actually a misinterpretation from the word kitgut which meant fiddle gut. 4. Multifilament – This is the synthetic version of natural gut and has many of the playing characteristics of its more expensive counterpart. The advantage of this string is that it is less expensive; however, many argue that you can’t—at least not yet—replace natural gut with synthetic and that synthetic versions are not as good. One company sells this type of tennis string in order to help fund their research into human tissue replacement. They put many of their discoveries into muscle fiber replacement into their racket string technology to try and mimic the playing elements of natural gut. 5. Solid Core (Synthetic Gut) – Many companies call their solid core strings synthetic gut even though they play nothing like it. Solid core strings are going to give you more control and less Tennis Tip continued on facing page

is ideal for players with a faster swing speed. The opposite effect is created when you string loosely, as the strings will now stretch further under impact from the ball, giving you more of a trampoline effect. This can suit the player who has a slower swing speed. 3. Natural Gut – This is the Cadillac of tennis string. Natural gut has been used since the inception of the game and is still the benchmark of tennis strings for feel, power and shock absorption. The multiple fibers that make up natural gut allow the string to stretch and absorb shock as well as create ample power. The

| Tahoe Donner News | September 2016

See previous tennis tips online in video form at tahoedonner.com/tennis/tips

THE PROS

GOLF TIPS

PLAYING OUT OF THE ROUGH BY JAMES MURTAGH | GOLF PRO When your ball finds the deep rough, the smart play is almost always to take a high-

with a high-lofted iron or wedge. On a side note, because the rough is a lousy place to hit long irons

er-lofted club and either lay up or pitch the ball

and fairway woods, it’s not an accident that hybrids are designed to be

back into the fairway. But do you know why this

played with a steeper angle of descent. Try hitting your hybrid like a

is recommended? The shorter the club, the more descending the blow you’re going to have into the golf ball. The longer the club, the flatter the angle you’ll come into the ball. This is the main reason it’s so difficult to hit longer irons and fairway woods from the rough. Because of the shallower angle of attack, there’s too much rough coming into contact between the club head and the ball, making it difficult not only to get the ball airborne, but also to move it out of the rough. The right play: punch it out to a comfortable distance in the fairway,

middle to short iron from the rough, and see if it helps you.

RULES CORNER: GIVING ADVICE This is one of the most breached golf rules. Although golfers often give advice to others, you don’t see the required penalty of two strokes very often. Even a comment like, “Wow, the greens are fast today,” is advice, because it is a suggestion that could influence a player. Don’t worry, you can still talk about which club your colleague used and more, but you have to wait until all the players have hit their shots, so nobody is influenced by your comment.

Tennis Tip, continued power since the solid core will have less stretch than natural or

7. Blends – This is not a string type but more of an option to blend

multifilament strings. This again can be ideal for players with fast

in different types of strings into the main and cross strings of a

swing speeds wanting to create more control from the string bed.

tennis racket. The most used type of blend is the polyester/mul-

Solid core strings are also going to be more durable, maintain their

tifilament option. This blend gives you some of the control and

tension longer and are most often the least expensive option for

durability characteristics of the polyester strings in the mains—or

tennis players to choose when they restring.

vertical strings—and the feel and power of the multifilament in the

6. Polyester – This material is a recent phenomenon to the string options in tennis. Its popularity on the professional tour has sky-

crosses—or horizontal strings. Many other blend options exist, as you can well imagine.

rocketed in the last decade and more than 90 percent of professional

There is no “one size fits all” string/tension combination, but that

players now use some type of polyester in the strings of their tennis

creates the fun of restringing. You can experiment a little to find that

rackets. The positives for this string are the durability, spin creation

perfect balance of control, power, feel and spin that you want in your

and tension maintenance. Many of the pros on tour take massive

game. Don’t wait too long to get your racket restrung and see if that

cuts at the ball, so a string that can hold its tension under extreme

can help give your tennis game the tune up it needs to keep your tennis

stress, gives the player tons of control and not break prematurely is a

opponents on a string.

huge bonus at their level. The stiffness of this string is its only down-

See you on the courts!

side and can lead to arm trouble over time for some players.

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WILDFIRE IS COMING.

ARE YOU READY? 3

FEE 10

ZONE 2

100 FEET

4 1

ZONE 1

property’s front line defense

TWO ZONES MAKE UP THE REQUIRED 100 FEET OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE:

against wildfire. Creating

ZONE 1: 30 feet of Lean, Clean & Green

Defensible Space is your

and maintaining defensible space around your home can dramatically increase your home’s chance of surviving

Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds.

Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters.

Keep tree branches 10 feet away from your chimney and other trees.

a wildfire and improves the safety of firefighters defending your property. 100 feet of defensible space is required by law.*

ZONE 2: 30–100 feet of Reduced Fuel 4

Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches.

Create horizontal spacing between shrubs and trees.

Create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs and trees.

FEE

6 FEET MIN CLEARANCE

VERTICAL SPACING Large trees do not have to be cut and removed as long as all of the plants beneath them are removed. This eliminates a vertical “fire ladder.”

30 FEET

Use Equipment Properly to Keep from Sparking a Wildfire 7

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Mow before 10 a.m., and never on a hot or windy day. String trimmers are a safer option (vs. lawnmowers) for clearing vegetation.

REDUCED FUEL ZONE 70 FEET

HORIZONTAL SPACING Create horizontal and vertical spacing between plants, the amount of spacing will depend on how steep the slope is and the size of the plants.

BULLETIN BOARD

ONE-DAY FREE PAINT DROP-OFF EVENT, SEPT. 24 Do you have some leftover house paint stored away somewhere? Now’s your chance to

Only paint containers that are five gallons in size or smaller will be accepted. Containers must have original manufacturer labels. Leaking or empty containers and aerosol spray paints will not be accepted.

clean out your closet, shed, or

Hazardous waste or chemicals will not be collected at this event,

garage and get some storage

such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roof-

space back.

ing tar, pesticides, and cleaning products.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, PaintCare is hosting a one-day paint recycling event from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The event will be held at

Businesses that generate more than 220 pounds (about 20-30 gallons) of hazardous waste per month may bring any amount of latex paint, but oil-based paint will not be accepted. Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may bring any amount of latex or oil-based paint.

Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356

More details are available at www.paintcare.org/california.

Truckee Airport Road. Rain or shine, households and businesses from anywhere in the Truckee area can drop off leftover house paint, stain, or varnish—even if it’s 20 years old! All brands of latex or oil-based paint are accepted.

Paint manufacturers created PaintCare, a non-profit organization, to set up convenient places for recycling leftover paint. There are drop-off sites throughout California where you can take smaller amounts of paint all year long. To learn more or to find a year-round PaintCare drop-off location near you, visit www.paintcare.org or call 855-724-6809.

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TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND: WILL YOU BE ONE OF THE 15 PERCENT?

What is the 15 percent? If just 15 percent of Tahoe Donner members

scholarships of over $21,000 so far. This includes the Boys and Girls

would contribute an average of $100 per year to the Tahoe Donner Giv-

Club of North Tahoe, Tahoe Food Hub, Truckee Community Theater,

ing Fund, we could provide nearly $100,000 in annual support to our

SOS Outreach, Arts for the Schools and scholarships for three deserv-

greater Truckee/North Tahoe community.

ing Tahoe Truckee Unified School District graduates.

“This would go a long way to show just how much Tahoe Donner

“We gave $12,000 in grants and scholarships in our first year and this

cares for this community that we love to visit, recreate in and live in,”

year we are in position to grant over $20,000,” said Jennifer Jordan

said Dick Gander, chair of the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Operating

of the Giving Fund committee. “That is great, but with more members

and grant committee.

participating, we can impact so much more,” she added.

THERE IS A NEED

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Many folks in the Truckee/North Tahoe area share your passions

Please add the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund to your annual giving

and have become committed to improving our community through

plan and make a contribution of any amount by visiting our web page at

non-profit organizations. These are the organizations that keep our

tahoedonner.com/giving-fund or by check mailed to the Tahoe Truckee

neighbors, workforce and children safe and healthy. They preserve the

Community Foundation at P.O. Box 366, Truckee, CA.

land, restore our streams and protect our pets and wildlife. They enrich

“Being an affiliate Fund of the Tahoe Truckee Community Founda-

our lives with dance, music and visual arts. And they offer both neces-

tion ensures contributions will be handled properly, granted to quali-

sary and enriching education for our children. They accomplish these

fied non-profits and invested in a safe manner,” said Gander. He added,

efforts through the generous financial support of the community.

“The generous support of our founding partner, Waltman Construction,

In just the second year of operating, the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund has been able to help some of these organizations with grants and

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has allowed us to grant 100 percent of individual contributions.”

BULLETIN BOARD

MAILBOX CLUSTER UNITS IN TAHOE DONNER LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM SOLUTIONS

Rural mail delivery within the older subdivisions was made avail-

above. The General Plan Committee (GPC) is currently discussing the

able decades ago in the Truckee region. At that time, the United States

large project for consideration and implementation in the very near

Postal Service (USPS) purchased and installed remote mailbox cluster

future.

locations in Tahoe Donner at the approval of the association. During

This long-term project is currently in the early planning stages for

those years, the mailboxes were considered federal property and the

consideration by the GPC and board of directors. In the meantime, a

USPS was responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the

short-term resolution is underway, including improved maintenance

boxes. In Tahoe Donner’s situation, the USPS determined that they can

and communication with members who currently have mail service at

no longer get replacement parts on the old cluster boxes and that future

the cluster box units. Members can now report cluster box maintenance

replacement of the units is the subdivision’s responsibility. This comes

issues to clusterbox@tahoedonner.com. Tahoe Donner will coordinate

out of the growing homeowner association dynamic in the nation where

access to the respective cluster box unit with the USPS and then per-

new developments are now required to construct mailbox clusters for

form appropriate maintenance including repair and/or replacement of

all units in the subdivision where rural carrier service is established.

the entire unit. The USPS will facilitate access into the unit, removal of

The USPS will not allow adding additional cluster boxes to address

the mail, and then replacement of the mail. What is going on with the existing units which are currently out

demand due to union agreements with the carriers which requires mail to be in sequential order. Thus we cannot simply add a couple

of order? The USPS has identified 15–20 possible units that match the

boxes on the end of each location. Tahoe Donner may be required to

existing cluster boxes which are being made available to Tahoe Donner

Serving Truckee/Lake Tahoe Residential • Commercial

build and purchase

to replace boxes in the short term in lieu of the above issue. Many have

approximately 6,500

been replaced, with a few pending replacements to be performed at

cluster box units to

the discretion of the USPS. Tahoe Donner and USPS will identify any

address the overall

further units that need box replacement as opposed to pedestal replace-

replacement issue to

ment and prioritize accordingly. With the help of USPS, Tahoe Donner

accommodate new

has identified a pedestal replacement provider and has ordered enough

service requests. As

to address the issues at the Northwoods and Northwoods location

such, several years

where the boxes are still in working order, but the pedestals need to

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be replaced to bring them back into operation. In July, these pedestals

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units every year in

Donner? To apply for mail delivery for a Tahoe Donner address, the

the Replacement

member must request delivery at the United States Postal Service

Reserve Fund to

Truckee Downtown office located on Jibboom Street. The USPS will

address identified

determine if there is an open location for the Tahoe Donner address. If

cluster box issues

the USPS determines there is space, the USPS will issue a key and begin

as well as the larger

delivery at the respective box location.

project as described

(Continued on p. 28)

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans during July 2016. Unit/Lot

Street Address

09/218

11756 Brookstone (resubmittal)

Square Feet

3136

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(Continued from p. 27) Why can’t I get a mailbox unit? The USPS may determine that there is not an open location for the Tahoe Donner address, thus they will deny the request for mail delivery. The member can then request a post office box for mail delivery, and/or revisit periodically to see if an appropriate space opens. Who is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of

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the units? Tahoe Donner is now responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the cluster box units. For maintenance-related reports, email clusterbox@tahoedonner.com. Please identify the name of the person reporting, daytime phone number, cluster location, unit number, issue, and if possible, attach a photo of the unit. This will help to address the reported issue. Who do I contact to report a maintenance issue? For maintenance-related reports, email clusterbox@tahoedonner.com. Please identify the name of the person reporting, daytime phone number, cluster location, unit number, issue, and if possible, attach a photo of the unit. This will help to address the reported issue. What is the long-term plan for the cluster box units in Tahoe Donner? For several years, Tahoe Donner has worked with the USPS to perform regular replacement of select units every year, using the

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Replacement Reserve Fund to address identified cluster box issues as well as the larger project as described on the previous page. The GPC is currently discussing the large project for consideration and implementation in the very near future.

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PROPERTY INSPECTIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY

UNIT 6 AND A PORTION OF UNIT 7 TO BE INSPECTED FALL 2016 First, I would like to thank all of the mem-

by email whether they are compliant or need

bushes are left (allow for space between

bers who have brought their properties into

some work to become compliant. For those

bushes to be 2 1/2 times the height of the

compliance and have maintained them. A lot of

properties with no email contact address, we

work has been completed and Tahoe Donner

will send a letter stating if the property passed

Association is really starting to look in excel-

or failed the fire compliance inspection. Upon

erally trees under 8 inches in diameter that

lent shape as far as fire safety is concerned.

receiving a non-compliance notice, owners may

are growing without proper spacing from

With the fire season we experienced in 2007,

bushes) •

Excessively dense tree cover thinned (gen-

request the inspection report to begin planning

one another or growing under the canopy

many property owners expressed their concern

completion of the required work. The official

of larger trees)

about the level of fire safety on private lots. The

notification to properties not in compliance will

Board of Directors listened to these concerns

be mailed in the spring and early summer of

and adopted a 4-year program to inspect all

2017 with a list of the deficiencies. Owners will

properties, both developed and undeveloped in

be given 45 days to complete corrections.

•

Nuisance firewood must be managed For all of the above items, 100 feet applies if

your lot is flat. If your lot is on a steep slope a

the Association. The goal of this program was

Authority for these inspections comes from

to inspect approximately 1,500 properties per

the state of California Public Resources Code

year, and have them in compliance with state

4291, Truckee Fire Protection District ordi-

law, local ordinance and association covenants

nance 94-1 and Tahoe Donner Association C &

and restrictions by the end of the summer sea-

Rs Article VIII, Section1 (a) iii and iv. Following

FOR THE ENTIRE LOT, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:

son. We have completed the original four-year

is a list of items we will be looking for:

•

program and are now entering the sixth year of Phase 2. The goal from 2012 through 2019

DEVELOPED LOTS

eight-year program. For the 2017 program we

AROUND THE STRUCTURE OR TO THE PROPERTY LINE:

will inspect some of the properties located on

•

is to inspect 750 properties per year under an

the north side of the subdivision. The streets

Pine needles removed from the ground at

greater distance may be required.

UNDEVELOPED LOTS

For trees greater than 12 feet in height – all branches removed 6 feet from the ground

•

For trees smaller than 12 feet in height – remove the lower branches for half the height of the tree

•

Excessively dense tree cover thinned (gen-

least 10 feet from the structure

erally trees under 8 inches in diameter that

we are going to visit include Alder Creek Rd.,

•

All pine needles removed from the roof

are growing without proper spacing from

Andermatt Ln., Fjord Rd., Oberwald Way,

•

No vegetation within 10 feet of a chimney

one another or growing under the canopy

or propane tank

of larger trees)

Parsenn Rd., Pinnacle Loop, Springbrook Pl., St

All combustible material removed from

•

All dead and beetle infested trees removed

The inspection area will also cover portions of

under decks and next to the structure. This

•

All dry, flammable vegetation and woody

Gyrfalcon Street, Hillside Drive, Skislope Way,

includes stored firewood but it may remain

debris between ½-inch and 12 inches in

Solvang Way and Staghorn Rd. We will not be

if covered with a tarp

diameter removed (not pine needles)

Moritz Ln., Stockholm Way and Wolfgang Rd.

•

responding to complaints of properties outside

•

of these two units as staffing levels will not

WITHIN 100 FEET OF STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY LINE:

allow. This serves as written notice as required by the Tahoe Donner Association covenants and

•

dle of November this year between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We plan to complete 50 to 100 inspections per day during this period. Inspec-

diameter removed (not pine needles) •

inspection area will be notified in early winter

For trees greater than 12 feet in height: all branches removed 6 feet from the ground

•

For trees smaller than 12 feet in height: remove the lower branches for half the

tors will walk through the property in order to complete the inspections. All properties in the

All dry, flammable vegetation and woody debris between ½-inch and 12 inches in

restrictions that these inspections will occur between the middle of September and the mid-

Nuisance firewood must be managed

height of the tree •

All dead and beetle-infested trees removed

•

Break-up “brush fields” so that individual

•

Firewood is not allowed to be stored on vacant lots Remember, items that pertain to your lot

need to be maintained on a yearly basis. The C & Rs require that each lot be maintained in such a manner as to not create a fire hazard. Failure to do so may result in a hearing before the Covenants Committee with the possible result of a fine being assessed until the required work is completed.

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BOARD MEETING RECAP FRIDAY JULY 23, 2016 I.

Appointment of Board Member Officers: With the director election results having been announced and certified at the annual membership meeting, the board elected

• Governing documents • Tahoe Donner operations and management organization • Capital projects spending process, replacement reserve plan

the following officers: • President

Jeff Bonzon

Approved 3–1 (1 abstained)

The board agreed by consensus to begin training on each of the four above topics at the upcoming regular board meetings.

• Vice President Ron Wulff Approved 5–0

II.

Approved 5–0

• Treasurer

Steve Miller

• Secretary

Jeff Schwerdtfeger Approved 5–0

Approval of Minutes: Approved 5–0 The board approved the following meeting minutes:

Committee Liaison Appointments: Approved 5–0 The board appointed liaisons to the following committees:

• June 24, 2016 regular meeting minutes Approved 2–0 (3 abstained)

• Finance

• June 26, 2016 annual membership meeting minutes Approved 3–0 (2 abstained)

Jeff Bonzon

• Architectural Jeff Schwerdtfeger

• June 26, 2016 organizational meeting minutes Approved 4–0 (1 abstained)

• Covenants none

III.

• General Plan

Steve Miller

• Giving Fund

Darius Brooks

Adoption of a Board Meeting Schedule: Approved 5–0 The board adopted a schedule of the dates and times of all regular board meetings for the forthcoming fiscal year. The scheduled dates, times, and locations are as follows: • September 3, 2016 at 12 p.m., Northwoods Clubhouse • October 7, 2016 at 9 a.m., Northwoods Clubhouse • November 12, 2016 at 9 a.m., The Lodge Restaurant & Pub • December 17, 2016 at 9 a.m., The Lodge Restaurant & Pub • January 28, 2016 at 9 a.m., The Lodge Restaurant & Pub • February 25, 2016 at 9 a.m., The Lodge Restaurant & Pub • March 25, 2016 at 9 a.m., The Lodge Restaurant & Pub • May 13, 2016 at 9 a.m., Northwoods Clubhouse • June 23, 2016 at 9 a.m., Northwoods Clubhouse • June 25, 2016 at 10 a.m., Northwoods Clubhouse & Alder Creek Adventure Center

IV.

2016 Board Training Plan: No Action The board discussed potential training topics for a 2016 board annual training plan. The board decided upon the following training topics to orient new and returning board members to the scope, function and responsibility of serving as an individual director/officer and collectively as a board for the association. Other potential training topics will be decided upon as they arise, following the initial four chosen training topics. • Board governance

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VI.

Director of Finance & Accounting Report: Approved 5–0 The board approved the 2016 June financials presented by Mike Salmon.

VII.

Consent Calendar: The board approved the following items:

Approved 5–0

• Board code of conduct and ethics • Tahoe Donner Giving Fund grant authorization • Appointment of Jeanette Fagerskog as an alternate member to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Committee • Resignation of Merle Fajans from the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund Committee • Appointment of Jim Stang as an alternate member to the Finance Committee • Appointment of Tom Johns as an alternate member to the General Plan Committee • Banking signature authorizations VIII. Association Master Plan: Approved by Consensus Forrest Huisman, director of capital projects, presented to the board a project information paper recommending to proceed with the association master plan process. The association master plan would provide a comprehensive summary of existing utilization at each amenity, while also demonstrating trends, limitations, and opportunities for consideration by future planning exercises at the General Plan Committee and board level. The board agreed by consensus to move forward with the association master plan process.

IX.

Trout Creek Pool Side Locker Room Remodel Reserve Replacement Approved 5 – 0 Project 2016: Responding to measurable compliance deficiencies throughout existing mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, and electrical systems that are currently in place within the circa 1993 Trout Creek Recreation Center poolside locker rooms, steam room, and sauna, Tahoe Donner planning efforts began in mid-2015, with proposed construction improvements planned for the fall of 2016. Forrest Huisman, director of capital projects, informed the board that a Town of Truckee building permit is required for the scheduled remodel of the poolside locker rooms, steam room, and sauna at Trout Creek Recreation Center. Following discussion, the board approved option 1 of the decision paper to proceed with the project permit application process with the Town of Truckee Building Department, in order to maintain project momentum.

Land Management Plan: No Action Annie Rosenfeld, director of facilities and risk management, presented to the board updates on the Tahoe Donner Association land management plan development, which included the updated draft of the land management plan. The land management plan is a stewardship plan that provides goals and objectives to manage the association’s lands for conservation, restoration, mitigation, recreation, and member-serving amenities. The land management plan applies to all association-owned and managed lands within the Tahoe Donner subdivision and the Beach Club Marina on Donner Lake. X.

Election Results: Approved 5 – 0 The board reviewed the June 26, 2016 annual election results by McClintock Accountancy and Brent P. Collinson, the Inspector of Elections, via an annual election certification letter. The board approved and confirmed the election results.

XI.

Board Meeting Policy: No Action Productive board meetings are the foundation of a successful community association. As such, these meetings should be carefully planned, facilitated and documented. Robb Etnyre, general manager of the Tahoe Donner Association, presented to the board the board governance, authority, meeting procedures, and agenda policy 2016-1 (draft). The board reviewed the policy, and asked for more information regarding executive sessions to be included, as well as an outline of video/ audio recording expectations and documentation.

XII.

Executive Session Report: No Action Robb Etnyre, general manager, reported that the board met in executive session today and discussed the following:

XIII. Strategic Plan and 2017 Budget Planning Guidance Draft: No Action Michael Salmon, director of finance and accounting, presented to the board a draft of the 2017 Strategic Plan and Budget Planning Guidance. The draft included information regarding strategic plan guiding principles, strategic goals, a 2016 annual assessment analysis, both internal and external operating assumptions, corporate resolutions and governing documents. The board by consensus agreed with all eight 2017 budget suggestions. XIV.

Board Training Workshop: No Action As part of the 2016 board training plan, the board received training from Christopher A. Delfino, a partner at Delfino Madden O’Malley Coyle & Koewler LLB, and Denise Brown and Matthew Bauer from InterWest Insurance Services, LLC on the following topics: • Davis-Stirling Act • Corporations Code • Fiduciary Duty • Duty of Care • Duty of Loyalty • Loss Prevention and Insurance Coverages

• The board met in executive session today with the association’s corporate attorney to discuss legal matters involving attorney client privilege. • The board discussed personnel matters. • The board voted 5–0 in favor of awarding a professional services contract to Dudek Consulting in the amount of $69,745 to complete an association master plan. The overall budget approved for this project was $81,785. tahoedonner.com |

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The TD 4 Wheelers Club in Moab, Uta h for the 50t h Annual Easter Jeep Safa ri

COSTA RICA Frank and Susan Yee enjoyed amazing bird and crocodile watching on a river cruise on the Tárcoles River.

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W YOMING Larry Krumm and Jeanne Mar tinez tiona l Pa rk. Na in Yellowstone

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Tahoe Donner – Second Quarter, 2016 – Market Statistics Units Sold

Single Family Homes

2016

2015

$76,947,224

$59,240,200

30%

111

21%

Median Price

$615,100

$567,500

Average Price

$693,218

$643,915

Units Under $1 Mil

Units Over $1 Mil

320%

40 35

Volume

Units

20 15

10 5 0

0 $0 $249,999

0 $250,000 $449,999

$500,000 $749,999

$750,000 $999,999

$1,000,000 $1,499,999

Over $1,500,000

*Sales statistics based on TSMLS sold/pending properties 6/30/2016

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