Tahoe Donner News JUNE 2015

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DEPARTMENTS

02President’s MessageA discussion on April board meeting topics

03Monthly CalendarSee a listing of June events

10Let’s Get TogetherSummer is heating up!

18Vitality ConnectionAre you drinking enough water?

26Golf FitnessOffering a new golf-specific fitness class

29Defensible SpaceMaintain your lot in a fire-safe condition

32Where in the World is TD News?TD News travels the world

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04A Perfect GiftNew, improved gift cards

04Dining News Opt in to our e-news-letter and win prizes!

082015 ElectionNew board member declared elected

24Making HistoryWorking together to break a world record

28Book Signing PartyAuthor Jack Harpster at TD on June 10

28Farewell, FriendLongtime resident moves “off the hill”

30Water Restrictionsfrom TDPUDNew emergency drought regulations

PROTECTINGOUR FORESTBy keeping our forests healthy, Tahoe Donner Forestry Department helps protects our neigh-borhoods from wildfire.

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BETTY BAKER RETIRESBetty Baker has been a familiar face at

Tahoe Donner for nearly three decades. We thank her for her years of service.

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

SPRING GOLF SPECIALSGet some early season golfing in and

save some cash by taking advantage of our spring golf specials.

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VOL. 16, NO. 06JUNE 2015

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Brinn Talbot Gretchen SproehnleJody SergisonAshley Quadros

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Jim Stang, [email protected]

Vice President Tom Johns, [email protected]

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Secretary Ron Wulff, [email protected]

Director Courtney Murrell, [email protected]

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WELCOME

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEI am writing my June message in early May

and the month is behaving in typical May fash-ion – golf in shirtsleeves on Tuesday followed by snow showers on Thursday. I hope that the weather gives us sunshine and moderate tem-peratures soon.

In this message I would like to recap some of the topics discussed in the April board meeting. These topics are: noxious activities relating to growing and using marijuana, speed limits and their enforcement on the public roads in the Association, and our forests.

Federal laws state that marijuana use is ille-gal whereas California laws state that growing and ingesting is legal within established limits. To add to the confusion, the laws regulating HOAs in California (Davis-Stirling Act) also weigh in with growing issues. The laws and interpretations seem to be in a constant state of flux. Our CC&Rs do not speak to marijuana usage, but they do address the “Prohibition of Noxious Activities.” The legalese written about noxious activities is more than I care to (or should) discuss, but it boils down to this: If you do something on your property or common area that unreasonably disturbs another owner’s or tenant’s enjoyment of his or her lot or the com-mon area, that can be grounds for appealing to our Covenants Committee. For some people the smell of marijuana is noxious and debilitat-ing. For others marijuana has medical uses. There is no easy answer as to which party will prevail. Until the civil laws give us direction, please be mindful of your responsibilities and the rights of others. Across the country there are many HOAs grappling with marijuana use.

What are your thoughts? Please let the board know.

Another issue brought to the board’s atten-tion was speeding on TDA roads. Unless otherwise posted, there are two speed limits in Tahoe Donner: 35-MPH on Northwoods and 25-MPH on all other roads. The limits are set by the Town and comply with the California Vehicle Code. Enforcement is the job of the Truckee Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. The board does not make the laws nor can it enforce the law. What the board can do is petition the Town to install better signage. In the past, we have asked for radar signs at critical points on our roads. At the April board meeting, the board reviewed the Town’s proposed use of our TSSA-1 funds and directed staff to again request the instal-lation of radar signs using these funds. It is a violation of our CC&Rs if you put out your own speed limit signs. Call the Truckee Police Department and request their assistance if you observe constant speeding. And to drivers, please observe the speed limits. On the street that I live, the worst offenders are year-round residents.

My last topic concerns our forests and the best way to protect them and our homes from fire. I do not know of another HOA that invests as much as we do in maintaining healthy forests while protecting them from a cata-strophic fire. In the last five years we spent, on average, $725,000 or $112 per property owner, per year. Our Forestry Department uses these funds to reduce fuel loads along our borders, chip wood from our lots, grow seedlings from

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JuneFOR ADDITIONAL JUNE EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10

JUNE 6: TRUCKEE DAY

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

AMENITY OPENINGS IN JUNE• Tahoe Donner Campground — Friday, June 12.• Recreation Hut at Northwoods Clubhouse —

Friday, June 19. See page 12. • Northwoods Pool — Saturday, June 20. See page 12.• Equestrian Center — Saturday, June 27. See page 5.

THURSDAYS STARTING JUNE 11

Truckee Thursdays Free ShuttleOur free shuttle picks up and drops off at Trout Creek Rec Center. See tahoedonner.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Recreation Hut OpensCheck out bocce and other equipment at the Rec Hut, located adjacent to the Northwoods Pool, starting June 19. See page 12.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Free Concert at Northwoods ClubhouseEnjoy live music, a bounce house, food, and family fun outside Northwoods Clubhouse. See page 12.

RAD Camps BeginNew this summer! Recreation Adventure Days (RAD) Camps are offered on Saturdays, Sun-days and Wednesdays. See page 13.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Truckee Day is a town-wide street cleanup and civic-pride day, now in its eleventh successful year!

Plan to be part of the fun on Saturday, June 6. Starting at 8 a.m., Tahoe Donner partici-pants should meet at the SnowTech building at 17356 Northwoods Blvd. to check in and to get Truckee Day t-shirts and instructions. Preregistration is not required. Coffee, juice

and doughnuts will be available and Snow-Tech will also hold a raffle for prizes including a free season of snow removal, plus

certificates to Tahoe Donner amenities and dining. In collaboration with Truckee Day, the Truckee River Weed Warriors will be

present to hand out supplies and weed identification information. Neighborhood vol-unteers who want to also remove non-native invasive plants while picking up trash should look for the Weed Warriors station when checking in.

Afterward, join your friends and neighbors at the town-wide block party starting at noon at Truckee River Regional Park on Brockway Road.

For more information, see truckeeday.org.


GET PUBLISHED! Back by popular demand, we’re

bringing the photo contest back for Tahoe Donner members! Grab your camera or go through your photo archives and choose your best images. For contest guidelines and instructions on how to enter, see tahoedonner.com/photo-contest.

Questions? Email [email protected]. Start snapping!

(Continued from p. 2)our own harvested pine cones, plant seedlings, and advise members on wood lot management and many other forestry issues. We plant from 2,000 to 10,000 trees a year. The board consid-ers our forests a very valuable asset and in the April meeting increased Forestry’s budget by $40,000 (to $869,000). Our forester, Bill Hou-dyschell (a registered professional forester), will manage the use of these funds.

Bill and I have communicated a number of times regarding our fire readiness. He feels that Tahoe Donner’s borders are properly protected from fires moving into the association. For example, in 2003 and 2007 roaring fires from Route 80 slowed at our treated areas which allowed suppression crews to extinguish them. This year we will concentrate on our common and residential areas. Forestry will continue to work on the common areas and we property owners must do our part.

Forestry is here to help us manage our wooded lots for defensible space and healthy forests. Since the last time you performed your defensible space cleanup, vegetation has grown and statutes have changed. Defensible space requirements are specified in California Public Resource Codes 4291 through 4299 and will be the blueprint for our wood lot treatment. There will be more to do now than when we first started treatments in 2008. Bill reports that some members have maintained their lots exceptionally well. Others, however, will need additional work to bring them up to current standards. Forestry employees Bill, Ben, and Dean are here to help, reachable at 530-587-9432. They are Tahoe Donner employees with vast experience and education in forestry and firefighting. Our forestry goal is to produce a healthy forest and reduce the fuel load on our lots. As I drive around Tahoe Donner, I notice a number of homesites containing stacked wood-piles that appear to be quite old and abandoned. Please eliminate them!

My next article will address the findings from the United States Forest Service on the Angora Fire. In 2007, a major fire roared through South Lake Tahoe leaving more than 2,050 cabins as burning embers. We need to learn from this report and protect our associa-tion.

JIM STANG | BOARD PRESIDENT

Stay tuned for part two of this article in the July issue of Tahoe Donner News.

NEW AND IMPROVED TAHOE DONNER GIFT CARDS

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

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

NEW! GET DINING DISCOUNTS, PERKS AND NEWSOPT IN TO WIN!

Are you interested in learning about deals and new offerings from The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and Pizza on the Hill? Wondering what Tahoe Donner amenities are serving food and when? Starting in June, we will be sending out our latest and greatest info, offerings and deals to those who subscribe. Deals may include special coupons, limited time offerings, new menu items, events, general dining news and more. As extra incentive, we’ll draw names from those who subscribe to this new dining email newsletter and announce winners in each edition throughout the summer. To subscribe, go to tahoedonner.com and click on “subscribe” in the upper right corner. Be sure to select the Dining News check box. Don’t delay – you may be a winner!

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TAHOE DONNER CONTACTSMember Communications (area code 530) Member Services 587-9400 [email protected]

General Manager 587-9431 [email protected]

Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

AmenitiesTahoe Donner Campground 587-9462 [email protected]

Beach Club Marina 587-9460 [email protected]

Bikeworks 582-9694 [email protected]

Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484 [email protected]

Downhill Ski Area 587-9444 [email protected]

Equestrian Center 587-9470 [email protected]

Forestry 587-9432 [email protected]

Golf Course 587-9443 [email protected]

The Lodge 587-9455 [email protected]

Pizza On The Hill 582-9669 [email protected]

Recreation Info Hut 587-9413 [email protected]

Tennis Center 587-9474 [email protected]

Trails 582-9672 [email protected]

Trout Creek Rec. Center 587-9437 [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Association Committee ChairsArchitectural Standards, Rod Whitten [email protected]

Covenants, Al Noyes [email protected]

Elections, Bonnie Watkins [email protected] Finance, Jeff Bonzon [email protected]

General Plan Committee Co-Chair, Michael Fajans [email protected]

General Plan Committee Co-Chair, John Stubbs [email protected]

Giving Fund Co-Chair, Merle Fajans [email protected]

Giving Fund Co-Chair, Dick Gander [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club PresidentsBridge Club, Robin Reese [email protected]

Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine [email protected]

Rowing Club, Dot Mace [email protected]

Senior Alpine Ski, Dave Wallace [email protected]

Tennis, John McGregor [email protected].

9-Holers, Marianne Bowers [email protected]

Men’s Golf, Bob Moore [email protected]

Women’s Golf, Fran Macomber [email protected]

Hiking Club, Robin Reese [email protected]

Quilt Club, Linda Brush [email protected]

Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai [email protected]

TD 4-Wheelers Club, Bill Ratcliff [email protected]

Equestrian Club, Susan Terrell [email protected]

EQUESTRIAN CENTER TO OPENFREE EVENT! MEET & GREET JUNE 26

Equestrian Center staff and horses will be on hand to welcome you to the 2015 summer season. Join us for complimentary hot dogs, cold drinks, s’mores, games and prizes. Enter the drawing to win a trail or pony ride and col-lect your favorite equestrian trading cards. Say hello to your old equine friends and meet some new ones!

MEET AND GREET: FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | TIME: 5 – 7 P.M.

STARTING JUNE 27: OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, 9 – 4


FAREWELL TO BETTY BAKER, LONG-TIME FRIEND AND TAHOE DONNER EMPLOYEEBY ASHLEY QUADROS

After more than 27 years with Tahoe Donner Association, Betty Baker has retired and is now starting the next chapter of her life in Grass Valley, Calif. Baker first bought a lot in Tahoe Donner back in 1978 before she and her hus-band built and moved into their new home in 1984. She eventually sold her home in 2014, and now as she says goodbye to her old neighbors and friends, Baker looked back on Tahoe Don-ner with fond memories.

“When I first started here, I was the supervi-sor of the ticket office at the ski hill,” recalled Baker. “That was back in ’88.” For approxi-mately five years, Baker spent her winters working at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area and her summers working in Member Services, which at the time was known as the Pass Office. Baker had a knack for working with the public, and with her calm demeanor and desire to help, she fittingly became the manager of the office, a position she held for over 20 years.

In a span of almost three decades, Baker watched Tahoe Donner change before her eyes and several of those changes occurred right in her own department. Shortly after becoming manager, computers were introduced to Tahoe Donner.

“It was a scary thing—how do you work this computer?” recalled Baker. “We had typewrit-ers before that.” At the time, the Pass Office used IBM Selectric typewriters to make member ID cards. Even the process of creat-ing a member ID card was much more complex compared to the mere seconds it takes now to snap a picture and print. The department used Polaroid pictures, which only had four pictures on each film. After each picture was taken, Baker and her team would manually cut each picture out and then laminate the picture onto a pass they had typed up. And while comput-ers were scary in the beginning, looking back, she says they ultimately made their jobs much easier.

Outside of the Pass Office, which coinciden-tally was remodeled her first year on the job and remodeled again before she retired last

month, substantial changes have come about in Tahoe Donner. “The growth of Tahoe Donner is amazing,” said Baker. When she joined the Tahoe Donner team, Trout Creek Recreation Center and the driving range did not exist. There was a pool at Northwoods Clubhouse, and a second pool was located at Tahoe Donner Golf Course, but in a different location that is now a popular location for wed-dings (The Pavilion).

In addition to the new amenities, several have changed. “When I first came here, the cross country center was in the middle,” said Baker, referencing Bennett Flat behind North-woods Clubhouse. Before Bennett Flat became a protected wetland, people could ski all day and then stop by Northwoods Restaurant (now Pizza on the Hill) for dinner, which was located in the Meadow Room at the time. The marina also underwent a major renovation after Baker started and the Architectural Standards Office (ASO) was also originally known as Environ-mental Control.

Of all the upgrades to amenities and amenities added, Tahoe Donner Golf Course was always Baker’s favorite. And that love of golf helped inspire a very popular club here, the Women’s 9-Holers Golf Club. “I haven’t been playing much, but I and another lady started the 9-Holers,” recalled Baker, referring to fellow 9-Holers founder Jeannette Wollinka. “I played quite often and I plan to continue in retirement.”

Baker has big plans for retirement, which of course includes golfing more, but she is also looking forward to spending more time with her family, making new friends, hiking and trying new things, now that she will have more time. “I’d like to explore the history of Grass Valley,” she said. “It’s very historic—just like Truckee.”

As Baker starts the next journey of her life,

she knows she will never forget Tahoe Donner. “I have really enjoyed my time here,” said Baker with a smile. “Tahoe Donner has been good to me.” Even with everything Tahoe Donner has to offer, she said it is the people she will miss the most—her friends, her neighbors and the homeowners who made her job so rewarding.

In saying goodbye to Betty Baker, we say goodbye to a little piece of Tahoe Donner that she helped create. Until we meet again, on behalf of the entire Tahoe Donner team, we bid you adieu.

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TEXT, EMAIL or CALL METhere are approximately 68 homes, 30 condos and 45 lots on the market in Tahoe Donner.

Contact me for details on any of them, or if you would like to know where your property fits into this market. Also for my sales summary for TD homes, condos and lots going back to 2006.

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Last summer’s concert with Super Diamond, the “surreal” Neil Diamond tribute band, was so much fun we decided to look for more tribute acts. This summer, Tahoe Donner's annual Summer Concert on the Green will feature the Beatles tribute band Britain's Finest, as well as the Rolling Stones tribute band, the Glimmer Twins, coming up on July 3.

Get ready for a Beatles and Rolling Stones experience like never before. You may have seen Beatles tribute acts in the past, but this time you'll be in awe of the enthusiasm and energy for which they are recognized and remembered. After every performance, audi-ence members will be struck at first by the incredible recreation of those oh-so-familiar songs the world has come to love and knows by heart.

Glimmer Twins front man Keith Call will take you back to the 60s from the album Beggar's Banquet up to Exile on Main St. The show takes place on Tahoe Donner's driving range, on a gentle slope surrounded by giant pines. Performers often say that it is one of the more beautiful and relaxed settings they have ever played. Concert-goers can come along and enjoy the music with friends and family in a wonderful outdoor location.

The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the con-

cert begins at 6 p.m. Food and drink will be for sale, or guests can bring their own picnics. Tickets are on sale now for $35 for adults or $15 ages 7-12; children 6 and under are free. Tickets are also available same-day at the event; however, they are $5 more per person. Don’t put this off – the event will sell out! Low-back chairs only, please.

Tahoe Donner's Driving Range is located adjacent to Trout Creek Recreation Center, 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call 530-587-9400, ext. 0. Tickets are also available online at tahoedonner.com.

TAHOE DONNER'S CONCERT ON THE GREEN, JULY 3 BRITAIN'S FINEST & GLIMMER TWINS

Take a trip down memory lane with two rock ‘n roll tribute bands on July 3.


UNCONTESTED CANDIDATE DECLARED ELECTED PER BYLAWS OF TAHOE DONNER

As prescribed by the board-approved pro-cedures for the 2015 director’s election, the property owner listed below submitted his name for a seat on the Tahoe Donner board of directors and was certified as a member in good standing on May 1, 2015, by your Election Committee:

• Jeff Bonzon

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 5 (d) of the Amendments to the Restated Bylaws: “if one, but no more than one, eligible candidate has submitted their timely application for the one available seat, the board of directors declares that candidate elected and the director elec-tion concluded.”

Thus, it is determined that Mr. Jeff Bonzon is declared elected, the 2015 board of directors election is concluded, and Mr. Bonzon will take office upon the conclusion of the annual membership meeting on June 21, 2015.

Mr. Bonzon has submitted a candidate’s statement which will be mailed to the mem-bership along with the annual director election notice. Read Mr. Bonzon’s candidate statement at right.

2015 Tahoe Donner Association Board of Director’s Election Candidate’s Statement Candidate: Jeffrey Bonzon I am Jeff Bonzon, and I am very excited to be running for a position on the Tahoe Donner Association Board of Directors. My wife, Carolyn, and I began traveling with our two children to the Tahoe area in the early ‘80’s with friends who owned a vacation home in Tahoe Donner. We loved the experience so much that, in 1991-‐2, we and two other couples bought a house and two vacant lots in TD. By the end of the ‘90’s, we bought one of the lots from our partners and began the planning process for our own home. While we originally expected it to be a vacation home, a series of fortuitous events in 2003-‐4 allowed us to move from the Bay Area to Tahoe Donner on a full-‐time basis. We have been here ever since, taking full advantage of the wonderful opportunities provided by this exciting mountain community! When we took the major step of moving to this extraordinary community, we soon found a wonderful, welcoming group of like-‐minded outdoor enthusiasts, always on the lookout for new playmates. We quickly began to understand the breadth and depth of opportunities Tahoe Donner affords all of us, not solely from a recreational perspective, but from a community service one, as well. We both soon jumped in, Carolyn with the Disabled Sports ski program at Alpine Meadows and the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club, and I (once I finished working for Bank of the West) with the TDSASC as well. I spent two years on the Board of the Ski Club, one of which was as Board President. It was a fantastic way to get to know a broad group (membership was about 190) of great people! My work experience, which included 30 years of corporate banking with Bank of America in San Francisco, and then 4 years with Bank of the West in Truckee managing their Small Business Commercial Real Estate Lending group, led me to want to better understand the financial side of our vibrant Association. As a result, I joined the Association’s Finance Committee in 2010, and became the Committee Chair in 2012, a position that I continue to hold. During this time, I have had the pleasure of working with the TD Board and Management in addition to the very dedicated members of our Committee. Together, we have accomplished much in the way of strengthening TDA’s financial position so that we can adequately manage not only today’s growth and requirements, but also build and maintain a strong financial reserve position to care for the maintenance and replacement of our 40+ year old infrastructure and facilities, without having to resort to special assessments.

I look forward to continuing to serve you for the next three years as a member of your Tahoe Donner Board of Directors.

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BBQ/EXPO, JUNE 21

This year’s annual membership meeting will take place at Northwoods Clubhouse on June 21 at 10 a.m. Immediately following the meeting, join us for the Members’ BBQ and Expo up at our new Alder Creek Adventure Center starting at 12 p.m. Come check out the new facility, learn about what’s going on this summer, grab a burger or a dog, play some games, and mingle with your neighbors. It’s a great family event! We hope to see you all there!

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

we are bringing them back for 2015. Don’t miss out on these great spring golf deals valid through June 25; be sure to check out the Father’s Day Special for the special retail discount.

DRIVE AND DINE Returning to Tahoe Donner Golf Course for

a limited time is our Drive and Dine special, valid only May 15 – June 25. Golfers may enjoy 18-hole green fees with a shared cart and a $20 food credit to be used at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Packages start at just $65, including your food credit with tee times available daily after 1 p.m.

MAY 15 – JUNE 11: $65 MEMBER, $75 GUEST, $85 PUBLIC

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

Food credit must be used the same day of golf play. Advance reservations recommended.

Golfers must present coupon along with a valid receipt from Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Not valid with any other offers or discounts.

LOCALS SPRING SPECIAL

Calling all Truckee and North Lake Tahoe locals—this deal is exclusive to you! Through June 25, residents with a valid local ID* are eligible to receive NCGA member preferred rates. Rates vary by play time and date.

THROUGH JUNE 11: BEFORE 2 P.M. $65, TWILIGHT (2 – 3:50 P.M.) $50, 9 HOLES (4 P.M. OR AFTER) $35

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

*Golfer must present local Truckee or North Lake Tahoe ID in order to redeem NCGA rates.

FATHER’S DAY GOLF SPECIAL Make dad feel extra special this Father’s

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

Coupon valid only on regular-priced items and excludes golf clubs; may not be combined with any other offer. Coupon expires June 30, 2015.

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Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Beach Club Marina! Historical kayak tours begin on Tuesday, June 16 and the Water Kids Club begins Friday, June 19. Advance reservations are recommended for both. Our ever-popular Treasure Hunt is Sunday, June 28 at noon. Sign up the day of the event.

New Chef, New MenuOur snack bar will open with a full menu on June 24 with a new chef

and an even better menu! Hours of operation are 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily through Labor Day. We will offer house-made Bloody Marys on week-ends, or take the heat off and grab a TD Punch on weekdays between 3 – 5 p.m. for only $5—it’s a frozen concoction of rum, Pina colada and strawberries. Additional deals:

GRAB-N-GO HAPPY HOUR: Try our grab-n-go salads, wraps and sandwiches for 25 percent off. Deal offered after 3 p.m. Monday through Friday while they last – once they’re gone, they’re gone.

MARGARITA MONDAYS: Try our Cuervo margarita for only $4 every Monday, all day long!

Watercraft InspectionsAll vessels are required to undergo an inspection before they will

be permitted on the lake. This is prerequisite by the Town of Truckee. Visit townoftruckee.com for more information.

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June is the start of summer and Tahoe Don-ner Tennis is serving up a court full of activities for all to enjoy. Be sure to mark your calendar with some of these exciting programs and get summer off to a smashing start.

Tahoe Donner Sixth Annual Summer Junior Challenger

Tahoe Donner is proud to host the sixth annual Summer Junior Challenger. This USTA event will not only draw players from all over the Northern California area but many of our local athletes as they fight for ranking points and the Tahoe Donner championship title. Sign up online at norcal.usta.com and click on the Junior Tournament link. Be sure to watch some of these up and coming tennis stars.

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 13 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Tahoe Famous Burger BashThis event, sponsored by the tennis club,

has become a mainstay of the summer tennis schedule. Join the warm-up clinic with one of our certified teaching pros and then test your skills in round robin play. Stay for the post-match BBQ and potluck.

DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 27

TIME: CLINIC: 3 P.M.; ROUND ROBIN: 4 – 6 P.M.; BBQ AND POTLUCK: 6 P.M.

COST: FREE FOR TENNIS CLUB MEMBERS; TAHOE DONNER MEMBER $10; GUEST $10 PLUS $6 COURT FEE

Pro Exhibition – Margarita Madness Sit back, relax and watch the pros go to

work as they battle it out on the court for your viewing pleasure. This year we have scoured the area and beyond for some top-notch talent to entertain and show us how it is really done. This club-sponsored event is free to all.

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 4

TIME: 3 P.M.

PROGRAMS, LESSONS AND CLINICS

The 2015 Junior Tennis program will start Monday, June 22 and run through Friday, Aug. 14 with a flexible format that allows your child to attend all or part of the daily activities. Check out the website, call the tennis center or stop by to find the perfect program for your

junior tennis enthusiast. Clinics, lessons and the addition of TRX,

Tabata and yoga at Tahoe Donner Tennis are a great way to develop new skills, get fit or even pick up a few strategies to turn the tide against your old nemeses. A full schedule of the clinic and lesson program is available online at tahoedonner.com/tennis. See more details below.

As you can see, the month of June is sure to get the season off to a great start as we slice and dice our way to lots of fun at our wonder-ful mile-high tennis center.

See you on the courts,

IAN MINDELL | DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

Trout Creek Fitness Challenge:Do you want to transform your body this

summer? Team up with Trout Creek fitness instructors and take on our summer fitness challenge. Participants will follow a 12-week exercise program consisting of a combina-tion of cardiorespiratory, strength training and flexibility classes, starting slow and gradually building up the intensity to a full six-day-a-week schedule. This program is designed for those looking to make a full body transformation, geared specifically toward sedentary individuals who want to make a change. If you would like to be considered as a free participant, email Mercedes Ferguson at [email protected]. Participation is based on available space (five max); emailing does not guarantee one as a free participant; participants agree to document results, follow the program closely and publicize results, including before and after photos.

Check Out Our Summer Classes Use your unlimited fitness class pass or

purchase a 10-pack pass class for use at both Trout Creek Rec Center and the Tennis Cen-ter. Here are a few exciting programs to try by location.

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TRX. Mondays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. All

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core all the time! Whether you’re working at perfecting your golf stroke, tennis swing, swimming, paddling, cycling, or running, TRX suspension training is about using your body weight to bring functional awareness, strength, flexibility and balance into your game, activity and life.

SPINNING Interval Training and TRX Express (30 min. each). Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:05 a.m. Spinning intervals on the bike, followed by TRX Core Strength and Awareness class. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect combination to start your day. Come and get some!

THE TENNIS CENTER

TRX. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. (See above for description.)

Tabata Express. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Follow your TRX class with some high intensity intervals focusing on strength, speed, flexibility, balance and agility. Improve your game, your mind, and your body. This class is about getting it done in 30 minutes—just enough time to maximize your workout!

Stay tuned for more classes in July and August!

MERCEDES FERGUSON | ASSISTANT MANAGER

Try a new TRX class at the Tennis Center.


Water Safety Instructor Course and Private Lessons

Our Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course is a great certification through the Red Cross that teaches candidates how to instruct learn-to-swim courses for participants of all ages. It is a prerequisite to be hired as a swim instructor at Tahoe Donner and at many other facilities. This program is offered June 16 – 20. To learn more or to sign up, visit tahoedonner.com/aquatics/water-safety.

Private lessons are officially available start-ing June 8 at the Trout Creek pool. Lessons are available Mondays – Fridays at 9 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 10:20 a.m., and every half hour from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. On Saturdays, lessons are available every half hour from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Reservations can be made online. For instruc-tor requests or to see about booking lessons at times not listed, call the Aquatics office at 530-582-9627.

For full summer aquatics hours, visit tahoedonner.com/aquatics.

ANNA KOCH | INTERIM AQUATICS COORDINATOR

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What’s a Wibit? Bring the kids to the Trout Creek Recreation pool to find out on Fridays starting June 19.

TROUT CREEK RECREATION POOL HOURS

Through Friday, June 12Weekdays: 3 - 7 p.m.

Weekends: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, Aug. 16*Weekdays: 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Weekends: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

*June 15 – Aug. 14, the Recreation Pool is closed for Tahoe Donner Aquatics pro-

grams until 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday. Also, on July 3 the pool will close at 4 p.m.

NORTHWOODS POOL OPENING DAY JUNE 20

Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, Aug. 16Daily: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

I hope you are all getting out and enjoying the trails—they are in great shape for riding. This is the perfect time of year for a yearly tune-up. Stop by any day and we’ll gladly take a look at your bike and let you know what we’d recommend to keep you riding safe and trouble-free. Don’t forget that we stock a variety of tires, grips, brake pads, and cables to keep your bike feeling fresh and new as these consumable items wear out.

We’re seeing strong growth in our kids’ bike camp program this summer, and I wanted to remind you that we offer daily tours and lessons for riders of all ages. Just stop by the shop or give us a call and we’ll set you up with an instructional ride tailored to you or your group. We offer these rides nearly every day at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for only $15 per person—just give us one- to two-days’ notice so we can schedule an appropriate guide for you. We’ll maximize our riding time while exploring the trails throughout Tahoe Donner and providing as much or as little instruction as you prefer. These rides are a great chance to try out the latest rental bikes as well. The Giant Trance, Stance, and Lust models are full suspension mountain bikes with 27.5-inch wheels, which have been very popular on our trail rides this season.

See you on the trails,

DAVE WALKER | TAHOE DONNER BIKE PROGRAM MANAGER

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The Recreation Hut opens June 19 and free events are available all summer long.

FREE EVENTSSummer Kickoff Concert

Bring a blanket and picnic or join friends to enjoy food from Pizza on the Hill while listening to live music outside Northwoods Clubhouse.

WHEN: JUNE 27

WHERE: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE

TIME: 6 – 8 P.M.

Family Movie Night Free! All movies are rated G and PG. Bring

your favorite pillow and blanket to North-woods Clubhouse (indoors), kick your feet up and enjoy both classic and new movies. Please call the Recreation Hut at 530-582-9646 to find out what’s playing!

WHEN: EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT (EXCLUD-ING JULY 3)


TIME: 6:30 P.M.

BingoFree! Enjoy Monday night, bingo is offered

on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse. Bring a blanket, enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill, and play for fun prizes.

WHEN: EVERY MONDAY NIGHT BETWEEN JUNE 22 – SEPT. 7


TIME: 6:30 – 8 P.M.


TriviaFREE! Enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill while showing off your

brain power. You may even win prizes! Please note: event will be can-celled at 7:15 p.m. if there is insufficient attendance by that time.

WHEN: THURSDAYS THROUGH JUNE 11WHERE: PIZZA ON THE HILLTIME: 6:30 – 8 P.M.

FREE ACTIVITIESThe following activities are offered at no charge at the Northwoods

Clubhouse when the Recreation Hut opens June 19.

WHEN: DAILY BETWEEN JUNE 19 – SEPT. 7 (BOCCE COURT NOT AVAILABLE TUESDAYS AFTER 3 P.M.)WHERE: EQUIPMENT RENTAL AVAILABLE AT THE RECREATION HUT AT NORTHWOODS POOL; COURTS FOR BOCCE, VOLLEY-BALL AND HORSESHOES ARE LOCATED BEHIND NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE. TIME: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.; AFTER 5 P.M., EQUIPMENT RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE AT PIZZA ON THE HILL

Bocce BallMake bocce a new summer tradition. Members and guests can rent

bocce sets at no charge from the Recreation Hut to play on one of our four courts. Bocce courts are reserved for league play from 3 p.m. until dark on Tuesday evenings.

Sand Volleyball Bump! Set! Spike! Get out and enjoy yet another summer sport here in

Tahoe Donner! Members and guests can check out volleyballs for free.

Horseshoes Horseshoes is a fun, family-friendly summer game. Members and

guests can check out our horseshoe sets at no charge.

SUMMER PROGRAMSRecreation Adventure Days (RAD)

If you haven’t already, sign up for RAD today! Drop off the kids for a day full of activities such as creek exploration, archery, nature hikes, geocaching, crafts, games and more. It will be RAD! Activities vary by day. Preregistration is strongly encouraged but drop-ins are welcome. Kids are required to bring a lunch, snack and water bottle, and wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers.

AGES: 7 - 11

COST: $40 PER DAY MEMBERS; $50 PER DAY GUESTS (10 PAR-TICIPANTS MAXIMUM PER DAY). SIGN UP: TAHOEDONNER.COM/SHOP.

AVAILABLE RAD PROGRAMS:

Explore and Discover DayWEDNESDAYS, JUNE 24 – AUG. 12, 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.9:30 a.m. – Check-in, crafts and games10:30 a.m. - Depart for our TD Adventure Hike1:30 p.m. - Arrive back at Northwoods Clubhouse1:45 p.m. - Geocaching adventure3 p.m. - Beaver pond hike

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

9:30 a.m. – Check-in, crafts and games10 a.m. - Creek and critter exploration11 A.m. - Depart for Donner Lake3 p.m. - Arrive back at Northwoods Clubhouse3:15 p.m. - Beaver pond hike


Marksmanship Adventure Day

SUNDAYS, JUNE 21 – AUG. 9, 9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

9:30 a.m. – Check-in, crafts and games10 a.m. - Field games: bocce, horseshoes, cornhole12:30 P.m. - Archery clinic2:30 P.m. - Laser rifle clinic

Recreation Leadership AcademyCalling all individuals ages 14 and up! Do

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

tion of this training course, participants who meet the course requirements will receive a course completion certificate as well as the American Red Cross certification in Wilder-ness and Remote First Aid.

Recreation Leadership certification or other equivalent qualifications are required for all Tahoe Donner recreation staff. Current certifi-cation in CPR/AED is a required prerequisite; attendance at all scheduled class sessions required for certification.

DATES: TUESDAYS, JUNE 2 AND JUNE 9 FROM 3-7 P.M.; THURSDAYS, JUNE 4 AND JUNE 11 FROM 3-7 P.M.; SATURDAYS JUNE 6 AND JUNE 13 FROM 9-5 P.M.; SUNDAY JUNE 14 FROM 9-5 P.M.

COST: $150 MEMBERS; $175 GUESTS AND PUBLIC*

*If you are hired on to the Trout Creek Recre-ation staff and fulfill your season commitment, your course fee will be refunded less a $35 mate-rials fee. Apply at tahoedonner.com.

Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AEDAn American Red Cross certification in

adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED not only prepares you to respond in an emergency, but is also a prerequisite for several courses and employment opportunities in Tahoe Donner and elsewhere. We will cover basic resuscitation techniques for adults, children, and infants and practice those skills so that participants are knowledgeable and fluent.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

TIME: 9 A.M - 3 P.M.

COST: MEMBERS $65, GUESTS $75

ROGER BURNS | RECREATION SUPERVISOR

The Tahoe Donner Golf Course is in full swing. See all our spring specials on page 9.

New Merchandise Available; Regripping Stop by the pro shop to see our new mer-

chandise and be sure to ask about regripping — we can get most any grip requested, in most cases by the next day. Don’t forget, members get 10 percent off!

New Golf Fitness ClassSore after a good game? A new golf-specific

fitness class is now available at the golf course. Now you can golf and help your body respond better and recover faster, all in the same day. See page 26 for details.

Glow Golf Family Fun - June 19 Bring the family and join us for dinner at the

T-9 Grill, then head out for some golfing fun. We’ll have a closest-to-tee challenge for the kids, a 5-hole putting contest and 3-hole glow golf. There will be prizes for the winners!

WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 19

TIME: 6 – 8 P.M.

COST: $25 ADULTS; $15 KIDS 12 AND UNDER; INCLUDES DINNER

Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails ClubThe Trails Club is back for another season

of voluntarism and education. On June 20, we

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will partner with the Trails Department for this season’s first volun-teer trail building and repair project. Perhaps this year we’ll also get the long anticipated go-ahead for a McGlashan Springs cleanup.

For the third year in a row, the Weed Warriors will return on August 1 for an in-depth, educational weed walk here in Tahoe Donner. Space is limited, so if you’d like to attend, please email the club as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Because invasive weed control has proven so popular, you can also expect additional invasive weed pulls and small, in-depth workshops occasionally to focus on individual invasive weeds.

Finally, soon you will be able to learn how we can all help protect and preserve the Truckee River Watershed here in Tahoe Donner and as a whole. We have been working with the Watershed Council to host a one-of-a-kind roving River Talk here on Tahoe Donner’s trails. Stay tuned for more details.

The Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club is for everyone who values and enjoys Tahoe Donner’s natural surroundings. If you have an idea for a volunteer project on our trails and open spaces, the club can help bring that idea to fruition. For information about joining Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails, or to learn more about our trails and cleanup projects, and our work on invasive weed control, please visit us online at TDTrails.org, or email the club at [email protected].

Men’s Golf Club We had an outstanding turnout for the first Golf Course Cleanup

Day on May 2. Thirty volunteers from the men’s and both ladies’ clubs gathered with rakes and pruners in hand. We split into five teams and worked on the first, ninth and 10th holes. The pine trees were very busy this winter based on the number of pine cones that were on the ground, and course superintendent Kevin Kuehne provided equipment for each team to haul the cones and debris away. Rob Weizer held a drawing for a free round of golf and gift certificate to Pizza on the Hill. Additionally, participants received range tokens/cards (participants need to pick these up from Rob). Marianne Bowers grilled sausages and hot dogs to perfection for a well-deserved lunch and Vicki Pyle took pictures to record this event for posterity.

Thanks to the following participants: Jim and Vicki Pyle, Deb-bie Meyer, Bill Weber, Clay and Marianne Bowers, Shellie Poplin, Andy Finney, Jim Stang, Ralph Shindler, Jim Ozimek, Bob and Kathy Moore, Gary and Bonnie Easton, Bill and Pat Gibbons-Johnson, Bruce Watkins, Bettee Palmer, Peter Gerdin, Robin Reese, Carlene Boutacoff,

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Junior Golf Club The Tahoe Donner Junior Golf Club will

start up for the summer on Thursday, June 25. The club is open to all juniors, ages 17 and under who have had some on-course experi-ence and who have a basic understanding of the rules and etiquette of golf. We meet every Thursday afternoon at the practice area for mini-clinics, games and a 9-hole round of golf. Check-in begins at 2 pm with tee times start-ing at 3 pm.

Look for our newsletter and application in the pro shop in early June if you are new to the program. Members from last year will receive the newsletter via e-mail. Be sure to put Thursday, Aug. 6 on your calendar for our annual TD Junior Golf Tournament. For more information, please contact Jean Lai at [email protected].

JEAN LAI | JUNIOR GOLF COORDINATOR

TD 4-Wheeler’s Club NewsOne of the projects we have decided to take

on as a club is to sponsor a campground at Miller Lake on the Rubicon Trail. In April our trail run took us up to Miller Lake to check out our campground, which is located directly across from the boat launch area.

We had lunch next to the lake and continued our drive a little beyond Miller Lake to Lake Richardson. This is a beautiful lake sur-rounded by snowcapped cliffs and peaks. The road up to Lake Richardson was muddy and parts still had quite a bit of snow on them. It made the trip fun and challenging!

At our April club meeting at Pizza on

the Hill, we hosted several guest speakers: Susanne Jensen from the US Forest Service helped us understand the Adopt a Camp-ground program, Norm Nicholls gave us a presentation on the TD Giving Fund and Russ Liedholm gave us the scoop on the Easter Jeep Festival.

We are very excited about our new event, Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales, which will benefit the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund. The event will be held at the new Alder Creek Adventure Center on July 18 and is open to the public. Please mark the date on your calendar. It should be a lot of fun!• A Show and Shine for four-wheel drive

vehicles with prizes for participants• Beer tasting with Deschutes and possibly

other breweries• Live music• Food and beverage• Bounce house, pony rides and other fun

activities for kids• Representatives from the mountain bike

and equestrian activities located at the Adventure Center

• Four-wheeling related vendors• Representatives from other Tahoe Donner

clubs• US Forest Service representatives• Other four-wheeling clubs• An exciting trail run for all registered par-

ticipants on Sunday, July 19 (Bear Valley)

If you are interested in joining our club, please see more at td4wheelers.com, or send an email to [email protected].

Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf ClubGolf season is finally here! The Tahoe Don-

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

July 26 is the start of our three-day invi-tational, Spirit of Aloha. Get your foursome together and start planning your outfits! The fun begins with a cocktail party and games. Monday and Tuesday we will be on the course. A luncheon and awards ceremony will follow golf on Tuesday. This event should be spec-tacular. We’re looking forward to seeing many familiar faces, and hopefully some new ones.

New members are always welcome. If you are interested, email the Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club at [email protected] for an application or visit tdwomengolf.org.

TD Women’s 9-HolersThe Tahoe Donner Women’s 9-Holers are

off to a great start for the 2015 season. We had a wonderful spring breakfast at Gray’s Crossing on May 21 with golf following. Our first official play day at Tahoe Donner was Thursday, May 28.

It is not too late to join our club. We have lots of golf and social events still to come. If you have questions or want to join, please con-tact Marianne Bowers at [email protected] or 530-550-9079.

Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski ClubHooray! The snow has melted and summer is

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

The 4-Wheelers enjoy beautiful Miller Lake on

the Rubicon Trail.

The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club offers

summer events, too.


Pizza on the Hill11509 Northwoods Blvd 530-582-9669tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill

HOURS THROUGH JUNE 24:

Thursday – Sunday, 5 – 8:30 p.m.

SUMMER HOURS:

Lunch: Open daily, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

from June 27 through Aug. 16

Dinner: Open daily, 3 – 8:30 p.m. from June 25 through Sept. 7

New Lunch Menu and Poolside DeliveryStarting June 27, enjoy a new summer lunch

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

SPECIALSHappy Hour*

Quench your thirst with $3 Coors Light, $4 seasonal draft beers and $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass; plus, enjoy wings for half the price! Offered from 5 - 6 p.m. every day the restaurant is scheduled to be open. Starting June 25, Pizza on the Hill is open daily, so this offer will then be valid every day!

$10 Pizza SundaysIt’s pizza for just $10! Grab this deal every

Sunday at Pizza on the Hill. Valid for cheese or pepperoni pizza only; limit six pizzas per group; take it to-go or dine-in. Offer expires after June 21.

EVENTSEnjoy free bingo on the lawn outside Pizza

on the Hill, show off your knowledge at Trivia Night, or bring the kids to Friday Family Movie Night. See page 12-13 for details.

DINING OPTIONS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub12850 Northwoods Blvd.530-587-9455tahoedonner.com/the-lodge

NEW HOURS

Lunch: Starting at 11:30 a.m.

Dinner: Starting at 5 p.m.

LODGE SPECIALSWildER Wednesdays*

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

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

in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays. Not valid June 30 or July 7.

Happy Hour*Happy Hour at The Lodge Pub is available

Sunday - Thursday from 4 – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads in the Pub. (Not valid June 28 – July 11.)

Golfers’ Happy HourGolfers and non-golfers alike may enjoy

Happy Hour from 1 – 4 p.m. every day in the Pub, with drink specials and 25 percent off appetizers.

LODGE EVENTSDeck Opening Party – Friday June 12*

Our wonderful deck overlooking Tahoe Donner Golf Course is the perfect spot for lunch and dinner on a summer afternoon or evening. To kick off summer, join the party for Happy Hour all night long in the entire restaurant and live music from 6 – 9 p.m.

Free Wine Tasting - June 27 Join us for a free wine tasting from 5 – 7

p.m., courtesy of Nevada City Winery. Known for “classic wines with a local flavor,” this winery has won the Best Winery in Nevada County for 13 of 15 years since the award has been given. Wine selections will be poured by owner/wine maker Mark Foster, and we’ll also be offering a wine-by-the-glass special.

NEW MENUSNew Summer Lunch Menu starts June 22

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

New Dinner Menu starts June 12Come in to see what Chef Lew has in store

for us this summer starting June 12. To pre-view, see tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/menu.

LOOKING AHEADMusic on the Porch Every Wednesday

Between July 8 – August 26, music lovers may join us on the porch every Wednesday night for live music from 6 – 9 p.m. Every Wednesday a different artist will be featured.

*All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods unless otherwise noted and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

ADDITIONAL DINING

T-9 GRILL – OPEN DAILY AT TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE

HOURS: OPEN FOR BREAKFAST STARTING 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRST TEE TIME UNTIL 11 A.M.; LUNCH

DAILY FROM 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.

MARINA GRILL AT THE BEACH CLUB MARINA – OPENS JUNE 24

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(LIMITED FOOD AND DRINK SERVICE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO JUNE 24.)

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Preserving and protecting your body is important. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, water is essential for all living, breathing human beings. It helps you feel good, keeps your vital organs function-ing, and allows yout to get the most out of your workouts.

Our bodies are designed to survive about three to five days without water. I suppose the length of time depends on how hydrated or dehydrated you are before finding yourself stranded in the middle of a desert, which I hope never happens to any of us!

Staying properly hydrated is key to avoid sending your body into a potentially devastat-ing drought. Most people don’t even realize that they are suffering from body drought. The biggest signs and symptoms that you’ve gone too long without water are headaches, dizzi-ness or disorientation and water retention. Did you know that your body will actually hold on to water when it’s not getting enough, as a mode of survival? If you ever experience puffi-ness in your eyes or face, or your hands and feet swell, you may very well be experiencing body drought.

WHAT CAN CAUSE BODY DROUGHT?

Here is a short list of causes. 1. Not drinking enough water. It’s recom-

mended on an average day that you consume half your body weight in ounces of water (for instance, a 200-pound man should drink 100

ounces of water per day). If you are actively exercising, you will need to take in an extra amount to make up for the added sweat loss. You lose water all day, whether you are exer-cising or not, through urination, digestion, evaporation off the skin and cellular support.

2. The food you eat. Pretty much every-thing you eat or drink requires your organs and cells to work harder in order to digest foods, which in turn requires more water. Stimulants like sugar and caffeine can add a little perk to your day, but on a cellular level, they are taking water away from your cells in order to move them through your body. And cells need water to function. For every one cup of coffee, juice, or tea, please drink two cups of water. I recommend that you eat foods high in water content, such as lettuce, cucumbers, celery, watermelon, cauliflower, broccoli, strawberries and others, alongside your meat or main dish. And don’t forget that glass of water!

3. Medications. Whether they are stimu-lants, pain relievers, or another from the long list of drug classifications, you need the extra water to help flush it through and out of your system. If you are not taking in enough water, your body will steal water on a cellular level. And again, your cells need water to function!

Okay, so here’s the flip side. Be careful. Drinking too much water can be just as harm-ful as taking in too little, which can be another whole article in itself. Bottom line: too much water, or water intoxication (hyponatremia), can cause the kidneys to remove too many minerals and vitamins. Therefore, it throws off the balance of water and sodium in your blood. Consuming sports drinks with electro-lytes can help prevent this from happening;

just be mindful of the amount of sugar that those sports drinks contain. Yes, the fast-acting carbohydrates found in these drinks are key ingredients for added performance, but you probably don’t need to guzzle down several bottles a day.

Lastly, remember, we are at altitude here in Truckee/Tahoe. Those “altitude” headaches are for real and are more than likely due to dehydration.

So drink our beautiful tap water, use stain-less steel water bottles when possible, and be sure to check out the new water fountains at Trout Creek Recreation Center the next time you hit the gym or take one of our many awe-some fitness and mind/body classes.

Raise a glass and say “cheers” to water!

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

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FEATURE

Tahoe Donner Association has been practicing forest manage-ment and fire safety since 1988. It began as a team of a lone for-ester and a few workers under the Tahoe Donner Maintenance Department using only a small

faucet. The need for full-time attention came about in 1993 when forestry duties were separated from the maintenance depart-ment. Under the auspices of Bill Houdyschell, the then-new Tahoe Donner Forestry Department was

created, and it has been led by him ever since. With nearly 40 years of forestry-related experience, the Tahoe Donner forests and land are in capable hands. Houdyschell and his team go to great lengths to protect our community.

Easily one of the most over-looked departments in Tahoe Donner, the Forestry staff does much more than meets the eye, especially when it comes to creat-ing defensible space. As an exam-ple, they have created numerous

BY ASHLEY QUADROS

FEATURE

TAHOE DONNER FORESTRY: A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE COMMUNITY


fuel breaks, which are designed to slow down the progress of fire, around Tahoe Donner. Fuel breaks can potentially save homes from flames since they provide firefight-ers more time to extinguish them. “Some fuel breaks are called plan-tation fuel breaks, which means there were no trees,” explained Houdyschell. “We are removing brush and planting trees to create a tree-shaded fuel break, other-wise known as a fuel modification zone.” By removing the fuel (low brush that burns quickly) and growing large trees, fires can be slowed or stopped since there is less burnable material.

Over the years, fuel breaks in Tahoe Donner have been put to the test. A look back at the 2003 Donner Fire and the 80 Fire in 2007, which spread from I-80 up toward Tahoe Donner, are examples of how fuel breaks have

helped protect our community. “If there is a fire running up a hill, you want to slow that fire as much as possible,” said Houdyschell. “Those two fires tested our fuel breaks. Firefighters were able to stop the fires at the fuel breaks located at the break in topogra-phy,” he added.

“The whole concept behind a fuel break is to prevent a fire from being volatile and to provide a safer area for firefighters to put it out,” Houdyschell explained. Thanks to the fuel breaks that were in place, only 78 acres were lost in the ’03 fire and 85 acres in the ’07 fire, compared to the 1960 Donner Ridge Fire that claimed 44,800 acres, including acreage in Tahoe Donner – albeit before Tahoe Donner was formed and before fuel breaks were imple-mented for safety.

Today, fuel breaks are just one

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

Right: Bill Houdyschell, Forester.


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of many forms of defensible space practices the Forestry Department implements to aid and protect homeowners. In Tahoe Donner, defensible space is broken into two categories: private property and association property. For private properties, Tahoe Donner inspects homes every eight years for safety compliance, reviewing approximately 750 properties on an annual basis to ensure they meet the guidelines set forth in

California public resource code 4291. While homes are only for-mally inspected every eight years, homeowners are expected to prac-tice defensible space minimally once a year. Examples include raking needles, collecting debris, lower tree limb removal and more. By doing this once a year, it makes it easier for homeowners to main-tain and it keeps properties safer from potential fire hazards. As Houdyschell put it, “If you mow

Right: Dean Litchfield (L) and Ben Gwerder (R) per-form a series of controlled burns in Tahoe Donner last fall.

Far Right: Pictured here is what remains of the fuel break that helped stop the 80 Fire from spreading in 2007.


the subdivisions,” Houdyschell said. “We’re in charge of forest health and lessening the effects of catastrophic wildfires.” The 1960 fire is the perfect example of a catastrophic fire; after 55 years, few trees have grown back, largely due to fire damage and lack of management.

Another problem is a non-native fungus known as white pine blister rust that is killing off many white pine trees all around Tahoe Donner. As such, it was with great pleasure Tahoe Donner Forestry Department teamed up locally with the Sugar Pine Foundation and volunteers, in addition to 40 organizations across the United States and Canada, to set a tree-planting world record, a goal set by the Sustainable Forestry Initia-tive (SFI) with the motto “break a world record with a cause.” In addition to restoring areas of need across the United States, the group restored a much-needed area of Tahoe Donner. The team planted genetically rust-resistant western white pines for a greater chance of longevity, which are also native to our area and grow between 6,000 and 12,000 feet.

“I am excited,” said Houdyschell just before the Guinness World Record attempt began. “I truly am excited to have this opportunity to plant rust-resistant trees. We are returning something to the environment that should have been here all along.”

With 240 new western white pines and 120 red firs planted in

under one hour in Tahoe Don-ner and more than 200,000 total in the United States and Canada, history was made on May 20, 2015: a new world record was set* and a once beautiful forest now has the chance to fluorish again. In planting these seedlings, they are officially the newest fuel break plantation in Tahoe Donner; once they reach maturity, they’ll help keep Tahoe Donner safer from fire danger for years to come.

For Houdyschell, planting seed-lings and watching them grow into beautiful, large trees brings him the greatest joy. “It’s what I like most about forestry—it’s bringing the forest back.” And back, it is.

*An official confirmation from Guinness World Records is expected in the coming weeks. See more pho-tos from this event on page 24.


your lawn only once a month, it’s hard to mow. That’s why people mow every week. Practicing defensible space is the same way. It’s easier if you do it more often.”

Practicing what they preach, the Tahoe Donner Forestry Depart-ment follows the same guidelines they encourage. The common area of Tahoe Donner includes 1,338 acres and forestry manages 800 of those acres. They also manage over 1,200 acres of association-

owned property. Part of their defensible space management program includes chipping every day, removing dead trees, cleaning up fuel breaks, thinning the for-est, lower limb removal, burning old debris, helping homeowners understand defensible space and helping homeowners with tree permits.

“Our whole program here is based on keeping the fire on the ground and not moving through

Left: All ages helped contribute to the pending world record.

Far Left: A total of 69 participants helped Tahoe Donner and the Sugar Pine Foundation attempt a Guinness World Record!

Below: Say hello to the newest plantation devel-oped on May 20 as part of our Guinness World Record challenge.


C h a s e p a i n t i n g

Tahoe Donner aimed to make history last month by setting a tree planting world record. Headed by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI), Tahoe Don-ner and approximately 40 organizations across the United States and Canada came together on May 20 with a goal to plant over 200,000 trees simultaneously in one hour in an effort to break a world record for a cause. Tahoe Donner partnered with the Sugar Pine Foundation and local volunteers to plant 240 western white pines and 120 red firs in a fire-damaged area of Tahoe Donner that was in need of forest restoration. In total, 69 partici-pants of all ages joined the cause. After receiving instructions and a tree plant-ing demonstration, at exactly 10 a.m., a whistle was blown and teams split up to

dig and plant trees as fast as they could. The Tahoe Donner team was thoroughly efficient and successfully planted all trees well within the hour limit. In addition to the record attempt, the seedlings are genetically resistant to blister rust fungus, which has devastated forests in the western United States and Canada. In total, 1,100 individuals participated across four time zones with groups ranging in size from 25 to 100 participants. And most exciting of all, according to SFI, the group initiative to plant over 200,000 trees was successfully completed in one hour’s time. An official confirmation from Guinness World Records is expected within six to eight weeks. A special thank you to every-one who helped us reach new heights!

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GOLF-SPECIFIC FITNESS PROGRAM COMING TO TAHOE DONNER BY ROB WEIZER | HEAD GOLF PRO

We all know the feeling—the strain, the soreness, the unusual hitch in our giddy up—I feel it each and every day, and usually by doing just the most basic of things. A sore back that flares up when you least expect it, or maybe it’s a shoulder or a knee that just can’t seem to work itself out. These are very common ailments from which many of us suffer, particu-larly when it comes to a sporting activity such as golf.

As some of you have probably read or have heard, the general move-ments of the golf swing aren’t exactly easy on our joints and muscles. Swinging something with weight (the club) in a fast and rotating motion, first almost to the height of our head, then increasing the speed down-ward toward the ground to strike the intended target (the ball) at the highest rate of speed we can generate while maintaining some semblance of balance and control, and also attempting to control the direction as well as the distance of our ball… who in the heck would want to try to do that? Plus, we repeat it over and over, until we can know with some bit of certainty that it can be replicated. Fun, huh?

Some may think that golfers are just plum crazy. As Mark Twain reportedly once said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” But we golfers love the challenge and the satisfaction of that moment of club/ball/impact bliss that is so hard to describe. How can we create this almost-perfect sense of euphoria that we so desperately seek and desire from this little

orb, and do it on a consistent basis? Why can’t we just get along and be friends? Instead, that little bugger just wants to go off and play in the woods. Man, I hate when it does that! And of course, it’s always at the most inconvenient time. How can we, the golfer, do a better job of letting it know that we want it to go in a certain direction and distance?

Now, almost everyone who follows golf, even casually, knows that the golfer of today is much different than the golfers of years gone by. Some of greatest players in history were not exactly monuments of health, nor in the best physical shape. Top tier players today like Rory, Tiger, and some of the ladies are constantly working on becoming the best athlete they can be. They and many others are realizing that a focused, golf-specific training program along with expert coaching can put them ahead of the competition by leaps and bounds, both literally and figuratively. Endorse-ment deals for these players reach in the tens of millions of dollars, so they obviously have a lot of incentive.

In the real world of the everyday player, we’re not playing for millions, but we do want to have our bodies respond better and quicker, and also recover faster. One way we can all accomplish this is to begin a training program specifically with the golf swing in mind. A controlled focus on the core areas in the golf swing: the back, the shoulders, the core muscles, the hip area, as well as attention to balance can make a dramatic differ-ence. Combine this with instruction based on the limitations that you might have and individualized training on a golf swing that pertains to you, and you have the makings of a better game… guaranteed!

That’s exactly what we’ve created with our new Six-Week Golf Fitness and Instruction Class, beginning on June 19. We’ve teamed up with one of our fitness instructors from our very own Trout Creek Recreation Center, Stephanie May, to create specific exercises with the common player in mind to create a six-week course for golfers. We won’t be lifting heavy weights or doing extreme training exercises, but what we will be doing is working on very specific parts of your body to stretch and strengthen these areas, which in turn will make your golf swing more efficient and powerful. We’ll use simple pieces of equipment that are easily found and used in the Rec Center or possibly even in your own home. Swiss back balls, light hand weights, elastic tubing, and weighted golf clubs are all part of this class. Current members of our golf staff will also be part of the class, stretching, wheezing, and screaming under their breath right along with you; they know that they have areas of improve-ment just like the rest of us and need to work on them as well. Besides, we all want to feel and play better; that’s the whole point of the class!

Classes will be 90 minutes in length, with equal parts of fitness and instruction. We’ll focus on specific parts of the body along with cor-responding parts of the swing each week. Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to have freedom of movement during the class; think more gym clothing than golf attire. The entire class—both the exercise and instruction—will take place on the bottom level of the driving range. Class sizes are limited to 15 people max due to the nature of the instruc-tion, so sign up early. You can sign up for each class as wanted or needed,


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

SIX-WEEK PROGRAM SCHEDULEInterested parties are encouraged to book their six-week program in

advance to secure their spot. Classes are limited to a max of 15 full-time participants with up to three daily drop-ins. Classes take place at the bottom of the driving range. Dress for the gym, not for the greens. To sign up, call the pro shop at 530-587-9443 or stop by in person.

COST:SIX-WEEK FRIDAY OR TUESDAY PROGRAM: $135

DROP-IN FRIDAY OR TUESDAY (LIMITED TO THREE DROP-INS PER CLASS): $30

SCHEDULE:*FRIDAY PROGRAM: JUNE 19 – JULY 24, 10 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

TUESDAY PROGRAM: JUNE 23 – JULY 27, 11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Weekly Focus: Workout emphasis will change by the week to tar-get specific body parts.

WEEK 1: BEGINNING EVALUATION WITH FULL BODY WORKOUT

WEEK 2: BACK STRENGTHENING AND FULL BODY WORKOUT

WEEK 3: HIPS WITH FULL BODY WORKOUT

WEEK 4: SHOULDERS AND FULL BODY WORKOUT

WEEK 5: CORE STRENGTHENING WITH FULL BODY WORKOUT

WEEK 6: FINAL EVALUATION WITH FULL BODY WORKOUT

*To keep classes small, program participants may not interchangeably take Friday or Tuesday classes. Participant will join either the Friday Program or Tuesday Program, based on availability.


FAREWELL LOUISE GINSBERG

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

BULLETINBOARD

BOOK SIGNING PARTY WITH AUTHOR JACK HARPSTER

Join us for a special book sign-ing with author Jack Harpster on Wednesday, June 10. Jack will be in the Alder Room at The Lodge Res-taurant & Pub to present his eighth book, “Lumber Baron of the Com-stock Lode: The Life and Times of Duane Leroy Bliss.” This event will begin at 5 p.m. with a 45-minute presentation followed by a question and answer session. Jack will then sign copies of his books for those interested. As an added bonus, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub will be offering happy hour pricing all evening long during this event.

For more information on the book, see jackharpster.com/bliss.html.

Now is the time to plot, plan and place your outdoor living space. New 2015 outdoor furniture collections have arrived. Come in today and create the summer setting of your dreams. Two Truckee locations: Main Showroom for fireplaces, spas, grills, outdoor furniture 11403 Brockway Rd; Downtown in the historic Loading Dock building 10115 Donner Pass Rd. www.MountainHomeCenter.com [Photos clockwise: Lloyd Flanders’ Nova Collection, OW Lee’s Cambria Chairs w/ Porcelain Reclaimed Dining Table, Tropitone’s Ovation Cushion Chair & A Half, Woodard’s Baja Strap, Kingsley-Bate’s Chelsea Collection]

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HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in April 2015 :

Unit/Lot Street Address Square Feet Project

01/ 080 16705 Northwoods Blvd. 1500 House

03/ 421 15127 Skislope Way 2403 House

04/388 14612 Davos Drive 2787 House

04/538 15279 Northwoods Blvd. 2460 House

06/033 14421 Alder Creek Road 2674 House

07/260 13148 Solvang Way 2750 House

08/170 11403 Sitzmark Way 2225 House

10/227 13121 Roundhill Drive 2973 House

10/445 14288 Pathway Ave. 1413 House

DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND FIRE SAFETY IN TAHOE DONNER

Tahoe Donner’s risk of forest fire can come from two sources: a fire originating outside the association, and a fire originating within the association. The Tahoe Donner Association (TDA) Forestry Department constructs and maintains fire breaks along TDA’s perimeter to mitigate the risk from outside, and manages the condition of the many common area parcels within the perimeter to mitigate that risk.

Each individual Tahoe Donner property owner of both improved and unimproved lots has the responsibility to maintain his or her lot in a fire safe condition (C&R Article VIII, Section 1(a)(iv)), and to maintain his or her lot in a manner that maintains forest health (C&R Article VII, Section 2(a) & (i)).

Tahoe Donner employs a state-certified for-ester to direct the TDA Forestry Department’s staff in their efforts and to guide homeowners in theirs. To this end, periodic inspections are made of the private properties to identify those lots that require vegetation removal (tree cutting or brush thinning) to be fire safe. After inspections are completed, notices are sent to owners of lots needing attention, with a stated time period by which the work must be accom-plished. A reinspection is scheduled at the end of the time period.

Owners of lots where the work has not been completed by the date of reinspection are scheduled for a hearing before the Covenants

Committee, as the failure to complete the work in a timely manner is a violation of the associa-tion rules, and may result in the application of a fine. Unpaid fines may result in the suspension of amenity usage and eventually, completion of the work by an outside contractor at the expense of the property owner.

The TDA rules describing a fire safe condi-tion are listed in full text on the TDA website, but are summarized here:

1. 100-foot defensible space around structures.

2. 100-foot defensible space from property lines.

3. Roofs free of vegetation.

4. 10-foot clearance from chimney or stovepipe.

5. 10-foot clearance from propane tank

Regarding forest health, owners, guests, and invitees are prohibited from permanently attaching anything to trees without written permission from the Forestry Department and must remove trees or brush that has been deter-mined by periodic inspection to be detrimental to the overall forest health. Removal of trees without prior Forestry Department approval may result in fines from $100 to $5,000 per tree. Fines have been levied and paid up to $20,000.

Regarding general fire safety, owners, guests,

and invitees are prohibited from stacking nuisance firewood, building campfires (exemp-tions are allowed for commercially manufac-tured gas and charcoal barbeques, smokers, and fire burning devices equipped with screen-ing and/or spark arrestors with a maximum screen opening of 1/8-inch), bonfires, or using fireworks. Fines can be assessed at $1,000 to $5,000 on the first offense.

The forest is our most valuable asset. Let’s all protect our investment by keeping our proper-ties in a fire safe condition, and not engaging in activities that put the forest at risk.

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The California State Water Resources Con-trol Board (SWRCB) recently adopted updated more stringent emergency drought regulations in response to Governor Brown’s executive order requiring an overall statewide 25 percent reduction in water production. Compliance is mandatory and the new restrictions take effect June 1, 2015 and may last through February 2016.

Truckee Donner Public Utility District (Truckee Donner PUD), at the May 20 board meeting, took action to implement stage four of their water shortage contingency plan to achieve a 28 percent reduction in water produc-tion established by the SWRCB. Effective June 1, outdoor irrigation with potable water shall be restricted to two days per week and only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Truckee Donner PUD customers are also required to fix leaks in their plumbing and irrigation systems within 10-days notice of the leak.

Access to full details on the current and new restrictions, along with additional SWRCB prohibitions against wasting water, can be found on the Truckee Donner PUD’s homep-age (tdpud.org). Followers on Truckee Donner PUD’s Facebook and Twitter will be notified whenever new information is posted regarding the emergency drought regulations. Compli-ance is mandatory and there are provisions for penalties and fines.

“California is experiencing an extended drought and everyone is being forced to do their part to conserve water,” said Steven Poncelet, Truckee Donner PUD public information and conservation manager. “It will take the full community’s support to achieve the 28 percent

target and we are here to help people conserve water.”

ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS:To help with enforcement of drought regula-

tions, the Truckee Donner PUD has established a formal procedure to receive complaints regarding observations of noncompliant inci-dents. Staff will investigate complaints and take action where appropriate. Complaints must be in writing and can be filed at the tdpud.org home page (click on drought link) or delivered to Truckee Donner PUD at 11570 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, Calif. 96161.

The Truckee Donner PUD conservation department is available to help customers save water through their water-efficient toilet rebate/exchange, customer leak-repair rebate, free handouts of low-flow plumbing fixtures and hose-spray nozzles, as well as conservation garden concepts. There are many opportunities to save water and money and live more comfort-ably. Visit tdpud.org/departments/conservation for full program details. For additional infor-mation, call 530-582-3931 or visit the Truckee Donner PUD’s conservation department at 11570 Donner Pass Road.

ABOUT TRUCKEE DONNER PUD

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

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BULLETINBOARD


TAKING CARE OF BUSINESSBOARD MEETING RECAPAPRIL 25, 2015Consent Calendar: Approved 5-0• Architectural Standards fees• TDA Giving Fund Committee resignation (Zipkin)• TDA Giving Fund Committee grant• Covenants Committee alternate appointment (Ermak)• Covenants Committee appointment (Ashcroft)

Suspension of Membership Rights: Approved 5-0The board approved the suspension of membership rights and the recording of assessment liens for members who have not satisfied their financial responsibilities to the association.

Truckee Special Service Area -1 (TSSA-1) 2014/15 Assessment and Trout Creek Trail Update: Approved 5-0The board approved a draft letter to the Town of Truckee regarding eligible uses for the 2015 Truckee Special Service Area funds.

Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 5-0The board approved the unaudited preliminary March 2015 Financials.

Treasurer’s Quarterly Report: No actionTreasurer Steve Miller provided the board with a report on the status of the association’s investments funds.

Summer Trail Pass Program: Approved 5-0The board approved the implementation of a summer trail pass pro-gram specific to public trail use.

Forestry Operations: Approved 5-0The board approved having the Forestry Department operate with the approved 2015 Forestry budget of $829,000 without a cost recovery tar-get of $60,000. Additionally, the board approved an additional $40,000 to be allocated to the Forestry Department out of the Operating Fund to be used this season for further defensible space work.

Noxious Activity: ConsensusDiscussion took place regarding legal marijuana use and growing op-erations in Tahoe Donner. By consensus, the board approved obtaining a definitive legal opinion on how to treat and pursue such operations.

Executive Session Report:• The board discussed the recording of and reporting out of Executive

Session minutes. By consensus, the board approved obtaining a legal opinion regarding this matter.

• The board discussed the completion of the Alder Creek Adventure Center.

• The board discussed snowmaking equipment at the Downhill Ski Area and possible water usage issues.

These summaries are intended for general information purposes only. The minutes are available at tahoedonner.com, upon request in the General Manager’s office, or by calling 530-587-9431. A copy of the min-utes and current agenda are posted outside the Member Services Office in Northwoods Clubhouse.


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