Tahoe Donner News – May 2015

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$350,000 OR 6% FAVORABLE NET OPERATING RESULTS IN OPERATING FUND

$ 7.7 million in revenues, UNDER BUDGET $1,941,000 OR 20%$12.8 million in costs, UNDER BUDGET $2,291,000 OR 15%

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OPERATING FUND CAGR 4.5%CAPITAL FUNDS CAGR 6.8%TOTAL ASSESSMENT CAGR 5.5%COMPOUNDED ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR), 2007 TO 2014

Accumulating funds over time to address the aging infrastructure needs of your association, consistent with the General Plan, while striving to optimize the operating fund portion of your assessment.

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PER OWNER (BY FUND)

OPERATINGREPLACEMENT RESERVE

NEW MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT

$619

$660

$695

$695

$695

$695

$318

$334

$348

$360

$400

$478

$22

$25

$25

$25

$30

$30

$30

$138

$143

$146

$232

$250

$250

$250

$250

$ $200 $400 $600 $800 $1000 $1200 $1400 $1600

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

$17$330

$434

$842

$791

$1097$1150

$1200$1300$1330

$1375

$1600$1505

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PER OWNER (BY FUND)

Reinvesting previously accumulated funds of the association. Refer to the capital discussion starting on page 8 for full details.

OPERATING FUND

ANNUALR E P O R T

$3.8MILL ION

FOR NEW ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER BUILDINGInvestment in replacing 40+ year old Cross Country & Equestrian operations building

$6.1 MILLION IN CAPITAL FUNDS EXPENDITURES

$2.0MILL ION

IN REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURESOver 200 reserve component projects, preserving and protecting existing assets of the association

NEW ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING

A SUCCESSFUL AGGRESSIVE LOSS RECOVERY PLAN EXECUTED IN RESPONSE TO DROUGHT-INDUCED REVENUE SHORTFALL

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DEPARTMENTS

02GM’s ReportDecision making at Tahoe Donner

03Monthly CalendarA look at what’s coming up in May

10Let’s Get TogetherGet ready for summer!

20Golf Specials; GearDon’t miss out on our spring specials!

26Giving FundEnvironment and animal welfare

29From ASOReminders for the building season

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

TAKE NOTE

04Audit ResultsIndependent auditor results now available

04Photo ContestWe’re launching a new contest for 2015

08Chamber AwardsTahoe Donner wins prestigious award

09Election NewsElection packets to arrive in the mail

25Snowman ContestSee the winners of the 2014-2015 contest

28Yard WasteNews from the Town of Truckee

30California DroughtAn update from the Truckee Donner PUD

AFTER P16

SNOWMAKING: SOUND In-depth data has been collected and ana-

lyzed in preparation for the snowmaking project. See more sound findings.

WATER EFFICIENCYSee how Tahoe Donner Golf Course is responding to the statewide drought with conservation and efficiency efforts.

HONORING POLICEThis month, we honor law enforcement

officers during National Police Week. Read about your neighbors.

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESKVOL. 16, NO. 05

MAY 2015

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Jim Stang, [email protected]

Vice President Tom Johns, [email protected]

Treasurer Steve Miller, [email protected]

Secretary Ron Wulff, [email protected]

Director Courtney Murrell, [email protected]

Board of Directors [email protected]

Postmaster Send address changes to Tahoe Donner News, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161530-587-9400, Fax 530-587-9419

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Publishing InformationTahoe Donner Association holds the exclusive service mark right to “Tahoe Donner.” Any unauthorized use of such will be regarded as an infringement of that service mark right and is prohibited. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorse-ment or recommendation by Tahoe Donner Association or its board of directors of the products, services, or views contained therein.Tahoe Donner News (ISSN 1550-6061) is the official monthly publication of Tahoe Donner Association, which is located at 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161.

Each membership parcel receives one sub-scription to a domestic address. Additional subscriptions are available at the cost of $25 each. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues. Periodicals Postage Paid at Truckee, CA, and additional mailing offices. Member letters to Tahoe Donner are published in the Members section of tahoedonner.com, where publishing guidelines are available.

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As a large-scale homeowner organization, Tahoe Donner Association is registered in the state of California as a California Mutual Ben-efit Corporation, and with the IRS as a 501(c)4 social welfare organization. With a budget of over $21 million, our association is regulated by both federal and state regulations which cross a diverse array of areas. It also has a set of gov-erning documents (covenants and restrictions, articles of incorporation, and bylaws) which, along with the California Corporations Code and the Davis-Stirling Act, provide for very specific governance of the association, much like all corporations in California.

The board of directors is the governing and elected authority for the association, and as the general manager, I serve as their principal employee and agent who employs and works with our great staff to deliver a wide variety of services to the membership in keeping with our strategic plan. The board’s specific authority is clearly defined in our association’s governing documents. Corporate responsibility, known as fiduciary duty, requires them to act in the best interest of the association and the adherence to the reasonable business judgment rule.

Board members are elected annually by the membership on staggered terms of three years, with required voting quorums, which in recent years is about 25 percent of the 6,471 owners. With each annual election, articles are published in the monthly magazine, email blasts are sent to the owners, and hard ballot mailings are sent to all eligible owners. Yet, in spite of these communication efforts, we only receive roughly 25 percent membership par-ticipation rates. However, there are two other

activities that owners take part in annually that has a higher turnout of involvement by the entire ownership interest: paying the annual assessment and purchasing the recreation fee. Approximately 98.5 percent of our own-ers pay their annual assessment on a timely basis, which is significantly high compared to industry standards. And, just over 60 percent of Tahoe Donner owners purchase their optional recreation fee. Even the recently popular Nextdoor.com, a private social networking service for specific neighborhoods, indicated approximately 565 participants from Tahoe Donner. In recent years, our post-season opera-tional and general plan surveys ranged in par-ticipation between 200-1,300 members (6,471 owners, 25,000 members), but even these small data points help shape board and manage-ment decision making. The Town of Truckee recently ran an online survey regarding the 96-gallon yard waste program for the entire Town of Truckee. The Town’s survey resulted in more than 1,000 responses with just over 500 participants from the Tahoe Donner sub-division. Certainly, no magic survey solution on every major or minor issue of the association has produced anything close to a majority of owner participation. As a result, a governance model has been set up for corporations so they can take appropriate and timely action for the corporation.

However, past results will not deter us from continuing to seek greater membership aware-ness of issues and participation in our estab-lished governance structure.

The annual growth rate of the association and the annual assessment has been a subject

DECISION MAKING AND TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY

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MayFOR ADDITIONAL MAY EVENTS SEE

LET’S GET TOGETHER ON PAGE 10

AMENITY OPENINGS IN MAY

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

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION STILL OPEN

By now you should have received your copy of the Sum-mer Fun Guide in the mail. If not, pick up a copy from any amenity and start planning for a summer of fun! Registra-

tion is still open for many programs, but filling fast!SAIL•HIKE•PADDLE•SWIM•RIDE•SWING•GOLF•EXPLORE

SATURDAY, MAY 2 AND MAY 9

Golf Course Volunteer Cleanup DaysIt’s a great day to help out and have fun with fellow golfers. See p. 15.

MONDAY, MAY 4

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub ReopensFollowing renovations, The Lodge will reopen. Happy Hour is still offered daily! See p. 16.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

2015-2016 Recreation Fee DueSee tahoedonner.com/member-services or call 530-587-9400, ext. 0, for more information.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, MAY 8 - 9

Mother’s Day WeekendGive mom the night off and treat her to a special dinner at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub; bring the kids for fun family activities! See p. 16.

THROUGHOUT MAY

Lifeguard Training, Refresher Courses, and CPR/AED ClassesCheck our schedule of lifeguard and safety courses and get ready for summer. See p. 12.

Free Chilean Wine TastingNormally only available by the bottle for $36, you can come taste our 2011 Ritual Pinot Noir for free; bottles offered at $20. See p. 16.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

DRIVING RANGE CURRENTLY OPEN | SEE PAGE 10

TENNIS CENTER SATURDAY, MAY 2 | SEE PAGE 12

T-9 GRILL FRIDAY, MAY 15 | SEE PAGE 16

GOLF COURSE FRIDAY, MAY 15 | SEE PAGE 10

BEACH CLUB MARINA FRIDAY, MAY 22 | SEE PAGE 11

TROUT CREEK REC POOL SATURDAY, MAY 30 | SEE PAGE 11


(Continued from p. 2)of some feedback lately. As presented in the

November 2014 issue of Tahoe Donner News,

our director of finance and accounting dis-

cussed the 2015 annual assessment and the

three primary drivers behind the 2015 increase:

1. $48 for replacement reserve funding

2. $53 for the state of California increase in

worker’s compensation insurance, and

3. $98 for drought-induced reduction in

operation revenue. This loss in revenue is due

mostly to the Downhill Ski Area’s shortfall from

the past three years, and to which the installa-

tion of snowmaking equipment will curtail the

loss of future revenues.

Tahoe Donner was not developed as a retire-

ment community, or as a fixed-income housing

development. From its inception, it has been an

outdoor recreation community with well-doc-

umented plans, goals, and regulations covering

its activities. Therefore, the elected board of

directors, staff, and our volunteer committees

utilize several major documents to guide their

decision-making process. The annual budget

process, the actual performance of amenities,

the development of strategic plans and goals,

and soliciting membership feedback, are each

guided by prescribed stipulations. Specific to

the annual assessment calculation, there are a

few detailed processes that the association uti-

lizes to make decisions that impact the assess-

ment. The annual budget process includes com-

prehensive finance committee meetings, and

multiple board meetings to review and discuss

every aspect of the annual budget, starting in

late August — and continuing through Octo-

ber. All meetings open to the membership, and

meeting minutes and overviews are published

to the membership monthly.

The major influencing factor of capital invest-

ment annually is the 2030 General Plan, which

is currently being updated by the General Plan

Committee. There are numerous opportunities

for membership input during this process. With

regard to development projects in the General

Plan, these are funded with the development

fund, which is included in the annual assess-

ment. The development fund portion of the

assessment has not gone up since 2011, and is

not proposed to increase.

Please be assured that your association

closely adheres to proper guidelines from the

state and from our governing documents. Over-

seeing all of this is the ultimate responsibility

of the board of directors — one which they take

very seriously. Over the next several months

you will see more membership engagement

efforts to solicit your valuable feedback, while

also providing more information on future

plans and decisions once made that impact the

membership. Already, you can find a new link

at the top of the Tahoe Donner website titled

“Feedback.” This link directs members to our

webpage which will contain all our active mem-

bership surveys along with options to provide

feedback on any topic.

Summer is rapidly approaching and the ame-

nities and trail system are looking great for your

summer fun.

Lastly, don’t forget to review the enclosed

2014 annual report!

ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

Tahoe Donner Association’s financial statements for 2014 recently received a ‘no-findings’ audit report by an independent auditing firm.

The audit found no internal control weaknesses, nor management

control issues. Further, there were no auditor adjustments to the

management-prepared financial statements.

Gilbert Associates, Inc. (CPAs and advisors, based in Sacramento)

released an unmodified opinion on the financial statements. An opinion

is said to be unmodified when the auditor concludes that the financial

statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance

with the applicable financial reporting framework.

The 2014 Financial Statements with Independent Auditor’s Report is

included in the Annual Report, found after page 16 of this issue, or can

be viewed online at tahoedonner.com/Members/Financials/Reports.

2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

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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 snap-ping!

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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.

AmenitiesAlder Creek 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]

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FEATURE

BY MICHAEL SULLIVAN | GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE

Sound can be defined as beauti-ful music or a disturbing noise; or more technically, a traveling pres-sure wave. Perception is one of the four components of sound along with generation, transmission and reception.

Generation: Sound begins with a vibrating object that pushes a fluid medium such as air. Like ripples on the surface of a pond from a dropped stone, waves of compressed air travel outward in all directions, slowly getting weaker the longer they travel. The vibrating object could be the string of a guitar or the head of a drum; the vibration is a function of the mass and stiffness of the object and may be varied by tightening or loosening, as when the guitar string is tuned. Stiffening results in a more rapid vibration that is called higher “pitch,” or higher frequency.

The intensity of the sound is related to the amount of deflection of the vibrating object. The harder you hit the head of a drum, the

more it is deflected and the louder the sound.

In the world of snowmaking equipment, the generation of sound can be reduced in two ways: Larger fans can push air with-out turning as fast as a small fan, thus producing sound of a lower pitch; and the device can be made of softer materials that offer less resistance to deflection, thus re-ducing the intensity of the sound.

The silent Polecat that we plan to use at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski area uses both of these strategies and thus produces half the sound intensity of the regular Polecat (10 decibels less sound pressure).

Transmission - The decrease of sound intensity with distance can be accurately predicted by the inverse square equation. In simple terms, if you measure the sound intensity in decibels at a

particular distance and then move twice as far from the source, the sound intensity will be one-fourth as loud. Four times as far away, it will be one-sixteenth as loud, and so forth. Since the snowmaking guns are about 300 feet apart, if the first gun is 150 feet away from a structure, the second gun will be 450 feet away and thus will sound one-ninth as loud as the first one.

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complicated by two factors: reflection and reverberation. Reflection is often called an echo. The sound pressure wave bounces off some solid object and the reflected wave adds to the original wave from the source. Since the Downhill Ski Area is somewhat bowl-shaped, reflec-tions could occur. For this reason, sound measurements will be made by acoustic professionals and a map of reflections will allow us to compensate for echoes with the placement of the snow guns.

Reverberations occur when a solid object is pushed on by the sound wave and it begins to vibrate at the same fre-quency, thus adding to the sound. This is often a consideration in concert halls but is unlikely to occur at the ski hill. None-theless, if it occurs, the acoustic mea-surements will discover it and mitigation such as blanketing can prevent it.

Reception - The human ear does not detect — or hear — all sounds. The term “hertz” refers to the measure of vibration in cycles, or vibrations per second. Frequencies below 20 hertz and above 20,000 hertz are not heard by most people. Dogs are able to hear much higher pitches than humans; for example the dog whistle that we cannot hear but our dog can. As we get older, our ears become less sensitive, particularly to the higher pitch sounds. This reduction is more prominent in men than women.

Evolution has blessed us with the ability

to hear sounds of widely varying intensities, although again, there is a range below which we are unable to detect. At the high end of the intensity range, sound can cause pain, for in-stance if one stands directly behind a jet engine. Continued exposure to very loud sound will lower the ability of the ear to detect sound.

Interestingly, the human ear can hear mul-tiple sounds of widely varying intensities at the same time. For instance, if you are at the train crossing in Truckee as five locomotives wind

up to conquer the pass, you will still hear the faint ding of your cell phone telling you that you have a text message. Those two sounds are thousands of times apart in sound intensity.

Perception - What’s music to the ears to some may be “turn that thing off” to another, but the simplest difference in perception is between constant sounds and intermittent sounds. At the Downhill Ski Area, the most noticeable sound is the back-up alarm on the snow groomer. It is designed to attract atten-

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tion by being high-intensity, high-pitch and intermittent and it is very effective. Snow guns produce a low-pitch continuous sound and the silent Polecat is low-intensity.

Our analysis of snowmaking at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area has been based on facts and data. The emotional response to the unknown and to change is understandable, but our rational selves have a voice as well and we have tried to provide the raw material for a reasonable evaluation. We believe that the sounds produced by a string of silent Polecats will not be an irritation to the neighbors of the ski hill, as they will be no louder than the normal background noise from the wind, the freeway and the train and even quieter than rain on a metal roof.

(SNOWMAKING, continued from page 7)

TAHOE DONNER WINS 2014 BEST PLACE TO WORK AWARD

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce/CVB/Resort Association recently awarded Tahoe Donner Association as the 2014 Best Place to Work, an honor presented at the 61st Annual Community Awards dinner on March 26, 2015. The community awards are an opportunity to showcase businesses, volun-teers and employees who went above and beyond in 2014.

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce/CVB/Resort Association collected nominations this past February for categories including best place to work, hospitality, businesses of the year, nonprofit of the year and more. A total of 11 awards were presented to businesses or individuals based on nominations received.

The selection community chose Tahoe Donner as Best Place to Work 2014 for creating a positive and fun work environment that encourages exceptional customer service. In their press release, Tahoe Donner was regarded as having “shown an extraordinary commitment to its employees including an employee service incentive program.” Items highlighted in the nomination included:

• Awarding two employees every month as Employee of the Month with a $150 bonus check, a $50 gift card, an award certificate, and a tote bag.

• Reimbursing all full-time employees who were furloughed one week in 2014 for their time off.

• Providing all exemplary employees with wooden nickels worth $5 each to be redeemed for cash, gift cards or to be used at Tahoe Donner amenities.

“We are honored to win this award,” said Mary Peterson, director of human resources. “We do everything in our power to ensure our employees enjoy work-ing at Tahoe Donner because without them, Tahoe Donner wouldn’t be what it is today—the best place to work!”

In addition to the items indicated, Tahoe Donner gives employees seasonal and annual awards, free access to amenities, additional guest passes for full-time, year-round employees, discounts on food and merchandise, mileage reim-bursement and benefit packages.

To learn more about career opportunities at Tahoe Donner, visit tahoedonner.com/employment.

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You will receive election materials for this year’s board of directors election approxi-mately the third week in May. One director position is open for election. The election materials include voting instructions and each candidate’s statement. These statements are the sole work of their authors (the association has not edited them in any way); their purpose is to give owners some insight into the per-spectives of the individual candidates.

For more information, plan to attend Can-didates’ Night on Saturday, June 6, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Northwoods Clubhouse. This is an opportunity to hear candidates present their positions and views for the future of Tahoe Donner and for members to ask the candidates questions. (Note: as provided by the amended restated bylaws, if one, but no more than one, eligible candidate submits a timely application for this election, the board of directors will

declare that candidate elected and the director election concluded.)

Please read the election materials carefully. Over the years, California law has made asso-ciation elections more technical, and as speci-fied in our director election materials, specific detailed procedures must be followed to be in compliance with these laws and for your vote to be counted. To cast your ballot, you must seal the ballot in one envelope, which is then sealed in another envelope. The outer envelope must bear specific information about you, the voter (name and property designation) and your signature. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE OUTER ENVELOPE WHERE INDICATED. Likewise, please do not make extraneous marks on the ballot itself. If these steps are not followed exactly, according to California law, the ballot is disqualified.

Please participate in these elections and

cast your vote for the candidate you feel will best represent you on the board. If you have questions, contact the elections committee ([email protected]) or Bonnie Watkins at 530-587-9431.

Don’t forget to sign the outer envelope!

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONPLACE YOUR VOTE


Opening Day: Tahoe Donner Golf Course opens for the sea-son on May 15*

Can you feel it? The 2015 golf season is here at Tahoe Donner! The golf course is shaping up to be the best it’s ever been! Join us for open-ing day on May 15, and if you want to start practicing your swing, the range is already open. Golf tokens are available at Trout Creek Recre-ation Center, conveniently located adjacent to the driving range, until the pro shop opens on May 15.

Be sure to check out our spring specials to save some money. The Drive and Dine and Locals’ Specials are in place through June 25, and the Father’s Day Special until June 21. See page 21 for more details.

RANGE HOURS: THROUGH MAY 14, THE RANGE IS OPEN DAILY FROM 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. WHEN THE COURSE OPENS FOR SUMMER ON MAY 15, THE RANGE WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 A.M. – 7 P.M. WITH EXTENDED TIME AND MORNING HOURS STARTING ON JUNE 22.

COURSE HOURS: STARTING MAY 15, THE COURSE IS OPEN DAILY FROM 7 A.M. – 7 PM. THROUGH MID-OCTOBER.

Golf food and beverage The T-9 Grill and the Pub will be open for food and beverage as of

May 15, and don’t forget to take advantage of Golfers’ Happy Hour starting May 17. See page 16 for The Lodge food and beverage details.

Retail selectionsWe’ve been working hard during the off-season to get all of the lat-

est and greatest products. The pro shop will have a fresh new feel and look thanks to our efforts, not to mention new carpet throughout and a fresh coat of paint. See page 20 to read more about some of our new retail items.

Here’s to an exciting 2015 golf season! *conditions permitting

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Opening Day: May 22The Beach Club Marina opens for business on May 22 with full ser-

vice, excluding the snack bar, which will have limited snacks and drinks for the short term. If the weather is favorable for opening weekend, we will open the grill for more service options.

And don’t forget, in addition to offering rentals for kayaks, Hobie Wave and Getaway boats, pedal boats, paddleboards, windsurfers and more, we also offer lessons and wonderful programs all summer, including historical kayak tours and windsurfing clinics. Explore all offerings at tahoedonner.com/beach-club.

MARINA HOURS: STARTING MAY 22 THE MARINA WILL BE OPEN DAILY FROM 7 A.M. - 9 P.M. THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

RENTAL HOURS: 7 A.M. – 5 P.M. DAILY (WEATHER PERMITTING) BETWEEN MAY 22, 2015 – SEPT. 7, 2015. ALL RENTALS MUST BE RETURNED BY 6 P.M.

MARINA GRILL HOURS: 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., DAILY

NOTE: AFTER LABOR DAY, FALL HOURS WILL GO INTO EFFECT.

Due to limited snowfall this winter, we were able to open Tahoe Don-ner Bikeworks earlier than ever before. We are open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. every Friday – Sunday until May 22. After that, we’ll be open seven days a week to take care of all of your bike-related needs. Here are a few notes for this early season:• Please stay on established trails while riding. It may be tempting to

go off trail especially in spring conditions, but staying in the middle of the trail keeps them in the best shape for everyone later on.

• Tahoe Donner now has fat bikes. These bikes have been going out every day this spring, and everyone comes back smiling. They may have been originally designed for snow or sand, but they are a lot of fun and a great change of pace on normal trails as well.

• Don’t forget to signup online for kids’ mountain bike camps. We’ve expanded this offering every season and it just keeps growing. New for this season is a Monday – Friday option offered once each month in June, July, and August. This is in addition to our weekend camps we do all summer long.

• Tahoe Donner Bikeworks will be operating out of temporary trailers in the Alder Creek Adventure Center parking lot until we move into the new building when it is ready. Please park near the Bikeworks trailers and avoid the construction site until it is finished. We’re defi-nitely looking forward to moving into the new building soon.

See you on the trails.

DAVE WALKER | TAHOE DONNER BIKE PROGRAM MANAGER

Trout Creek Recreation PoolPool opens: Saturday, May 30

SATURDAY, MAY 30 – FRIDAY, JUNE 12

WEEKDAYS | 3 - 7 P.M.

WEEKENDS | 10 A.M. - 7 P.M.

NEW! Family Fitness FusionFamily Fitness Fusion with Amy Renn is a parent and baby fitness

class designed for newborns up until crawling. Exercising with your baby is not only a great way to bond, but a way to achieve a full body workout. In this fun and motivating class, we will blend strength, cardio, and yoga exercises and poses. Our little ones will participate in some of the exercises as they are additional weight. For those that come with a sleeping baby, then it is time just for you. Please bring a carrier if you have one.

COST: MEMBERS: $10, GUESTS: $14

WHEN: TUESDAY AFTERNOONS

TIME: 1:30 – 2:15 P.M. STARTING MAY 5

NEW! Tumble Time Have you signed your child up for Tumble Time yet? It’s a chance for

your small child to interact with other children as they sing, dance, run and learn to move with grace and balance through interactive activities and small obstacle courses. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Kids Club at 530-582-9604.

WHEN: THURSDAY MORNINGS

TIME: 11:30 A.M. – 12 P.M.

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Check out the new fat bikes at Bikeworks!


WATER SAFETY

Lifeguard TrainingIf you are 15 years or older and looking for a great summer job or a

challenging career in the aquatics industry, the Tahoe Donner Ameri-can Red Cross Lifeguarding certification program will give you an advantage! Lifeguarding certification will qualify you to work as part of a committed team of certified lifeguards while you work together to provide safety and protection to aquatic patrons. You could save a life! Your certification will provide you the necessary skills to prevent and respond to water related emergencies. Passing the prerequisite skills test during the first class and attendance at all scheduled classes is required for certification. Upon successful completion, participants will obtain the American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate, as well as, CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer.

DATES: TUESDAY/THURSDAY MAY 12, 14, 19, 21 TIME: 3 - 7 P.M.

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 23 TIME: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

WHERE: TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER

COST: MEMBERS $179, GUESTS $204

Lifeguard Review Courses These review courses are intended for those individuals who have

successfully completed a Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid course within the last four years and/or a CPR/AED for the Professional Res-cuer course within the last two years.

CPR/AED for the professional rescuer review courseDATE: SATURDAY, MAY 30

TIME: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.



Lifeguard Review Course (Includes CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and first aid)

DATES AND TIMES: SATURDAY, MAY 30 AND SUNDAY, MAY 31, 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.



Stay on Track!We’re almost midway through the year… Need help with your New

Year’s resolution? Trout Creek offers fitness class 10-packs and unlim-ited passes to help keep you on track.

• Member Class: $10

• Member 10-Pack: $90

• Member Unlimited: $299

• Guest Class: $14

• Guest 10-Pack: $126

Class Start TimesOut of consideration to instructors and fellow class members, fitness

classes may be closed after the instructor begins. Late entry into class after start time is not guaranteed. Staff appreciates participants arriv-ing a few minutes early to minimize class disruptions.

The 2015 tennis season is about to officially start with our opening day slated for Saturday, May 2. This summer will include some of our most popular programs from years past as well as many new options to keep you on your toes and help you grow your game to new levels. Check out the Summer Fun Guide, the Tahoe Donner website, the Monthly Tennis Calendar and of course, all the upcoming issues of Tahoe Donner News for all the latest your Tahoe Donner Tennis Center has to offer during the 2015 summer season.

Clinic and Fitness ScheduleThe 2015 clinic schedule is set and this summer we will continue to

offer many of our clinic favorites from heart-pumping cardio tennis to instructional theme classes, as well as many newer programs including mini camps, TRX, yoga and much, much more.

Ladies Drill, Men’s and Mixed Doubles Weekly Play DatesThe easiest way to get out and play tennis this summer is to just

signup and let us take care of the rest. With all of our organized play dates each week, you will get all the tennis you need without having to worry about finding a fourth or making calls.

TUESDAYS: RON MARKS MEMORIAL MEN’S DAY, 9 - 10:30 A.M.

TUESDAYS: 3.5+ LADIES NIGHT 5-7 P.M. COST: $2 MEMBERS, $5 GUESTS

WEDNESDAYS: LADIES DAY DRILL AND PLAY, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. 90 MINUTE CLINIC - 90 MINUTES OF PLAY. COST: $21 MEMBERS; $26 GUESTS

WEDNESDAYS: 4.0+ MEN’S NIGHT 5-7 P.M. COST: $2 MEMBERS, $5 GUESTS

FRIDAYS: LADIES DAY, 9 - 10:30 A.M.

SUNDAYS: MIXED DOUBLES DAY, 9 - 10:30 A.M.

Memorial Weekend Season Kick-Off - French Open TributeLace up your sneakers and grab your racquet as we kick off the sea-

son in style. This tennis club sponsored event gets you out on the courts

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for a great afternoon of team tennis. The exciting format will have you buzzing from court to court and match to match as you fight for every game to help your team to victory.

DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 23 - ROUND ROBIN: 2 - 5 P.M. - BBQ AND POTLUCK: 5 P.M.

Seventh Annual NTRP Tournament at Tahoe Donner The Tahoe Donner Tennis Center is hosting its Seventh Annual

NTRP tournament on Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31. The NorCal branch of the USTA has designated this year’s event a Tournament of the Year in the 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 divisions with 1.5x the ranking points. Signup is available online at www.norcal.usta.com.

Junior Tennis CampsThe return of our Junior Tennis Camps are a welcome addition to

the summer program as we look to immerse our tennis players of the future in up to four hours of daily instruction and play-based learning. The program will feature a flexible schedule to fit your child’s other activities with a pay-for-play only system, meaning you’ll only pay for your child’s time on the courts. This program and the rest of the Junior Clinic schedule will start Monday, June 22.

Spring has sprung at Tahoe Donner Tennis so give us a call at 530-587-9474 or stop by the pro shop for a complete list of events or more information on all the tennis activities at Tahoe Donner this summer.

See you on the courts.

IAN MINDELL | DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

Friday Family Movie NightFREE! Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either

a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods

Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night movies are rated G and PG.

Trivia NightEnjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill and show off your skills every

Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. for Trivia Night. You may even win prizes or gift certificates! No charge for Trivia Night; event is subject to can-cellation by 7:15 p.m. if insufficient attendance.

ROGER BURNS | RECREATION SUPERVISOR

Tahoe Donner Hiking ClubThe 2015 hiking season is well underway. It began in March with

three 10-mile day hikes on the East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail. In April the Thursday group hiked the Rubicon Trail, explored new trails closer to home, climbed Castle Peak and tried a portion of the Daggett Loop in South Shore that we’d not hiked before. Backpack trips included the Lost Coast and the Rooster Comb Loop in Henry Coe State Park. On April 25, at least 10 members hiked from “Ridge to Bridge” participating in the Bay Area’s Ridge Trail annual fundraiser.

Members are invited to attend the annual “Start of the Season Pot-luck” on Friday evening, May 22, 5:30 p.m. at the home of Leslie and Ron Kahn in Tahoe Donner.

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The 2015 schedules for Monday short hikes, Thursday long hikes, away trips and backpack trips are all set and we encourage you to check them out on our website to get involved: http://sites.google.com/site/tahoedonnerhikingclub.

9-Holers Women’s Golf ClubGolf season at Tahoe Donner is almost here. The Women’s 9 Holers

Golf Club is looking forward to another great season of golf and social events. If you are interested in playing in a social, non-pressured envi-ronment then we invite you to join our club. Contact our club president, Marianne Bowers, at [email protected] or 530-550-9079 if interested.

TD 4 Wheeler’s Club“Yippee Ti Yi Yo - Get Along Little Doggies” is what I kept hearing in

my head as we saddled up and headed for the old west town of Virginia City. We were looking for Ben Cartwright, Hoss and Little Joe, but we found lots of shops, great food and a very fun place to visit!

Of course we drove the “hard way” to Virginia City. The 4x4 trail started at the Arrowhead Road exit off U.S. 395 on the north end of Car-son City. The trail is called McClellen Peak Trail which follows a road called Goni Road up to the top of the peak. The views from the top were spectacular. The entire Carson Valley was below us and the front range of the Sierra Nevada mountain range behind that.

The trail took us past all the communication towers at the top and then dropped us into a canyon full of barren aspen trees. After about 12 miles, we reached the next trail called Ophir Grade Trail. This road was built back in 1860 and was originally a toll road that led to the many mines located in the area. You can still see the remnants of many of the mines from the piles of tailings left behind. The trail was a little rocky and there were some shelf roads with pretty steep drop offs. For the most part, they were wide and comfortable to drive with a low pucker factor rating.

We arrived a short time later in Virginia City and by that time, we all were starving. We had lunch at a great Mexican restaurant and after lunch we took an hour to explore the shops and bars in town. It’s a very fun place to visit. Folks dressed up in Wild West costumes with shoot outs in the middle of the street and saloons that made you feel like you’re back in the late 1800s.

Our four wheeling wasn’t over yet, because we found a hard way to go back down to the Mount Rose Highway. As we went north from Virginia City, we turned left on the Old Geiger Grade Toll Road. This toll road was built in 1862 and was used by thousands of wagon trains hauling pas-sengers and freight from the Comstock Lode to Truckee Meadows. This road was pretty smooth and not as rocky, but it did have some interest-ing shelf roads. This took us back to Mount Rose Highway (Highway 341) and back to Truckee.

We had a great time on this trail run and the

people in our club are very nice people and fun to be with. We have some big plans coming up and I hope you will decide to join us.

The first big event we are planning is in conjunction with Tahoe Don-ner and the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund, called Sierra 4x4 Trails and Ales. This event will be held at the new Tahoe Donner Adventure Cen-ter on July 18. The event will feature 4x4 vehicles from our local club as well as vehicles from other clubs in the area. It’s a chance for you to come out and talk to folks about 4x4s and off-road experiences so that you can see if four wheeling is in your future. We will also have a beer tasting sponsored by Deschutes Brewery and many other fun activities, so please put this date on your calendar.

We are also in the process of planning a trip to the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The event is held each year at the end of March. Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the event and the club is plan-

The Tahoe Donner Hiking Club posed for a group photo while on a hike

on April 11. Photo courtesy Robin Reese.

Lined up and ready to go. Photo by Karl Huie.


ning on attending as a group. This event and the hotels in Moab fill up quickly, so if you are interested in going, join the club today. Visit our website at td4wheelers.com and if you are interested in joining the club, send an email to [email protected].

Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf ClubThe Tahoe Donner Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs invite all Tahoe

Donner property owners to participate in the third annual Golf Course Cleanup Days for this season.

This is a great opportunity to improve the playability and visual impact of the course. The course cleanup days are scheduled for Sat-urday, May 2 and Saturday, May 9, which will be just in time for the course to open on May 15. As in the past few years, our plan is to work on four holes with a focus on cleaning up the rough and woods. We will rake and pick up pinecones, pine needles, twigs, dead branches, and rocks so that we will be able to find — and hopefully hit — our balls out of the woods and the rough. We may also remove dead bushes and trim some dead, low hanging branches.

Kevin Kuehne will provide carts to haul the debris away as well as some advice on what to do. You should plan to bring work gloves, rakes, trimmers, hoes, water, and if you can, plastic garbage cans. Head Golf Pro Rob Weizer has offered range cards and a drawing for a round of golf for each cleanup outing. The golf clubs will provide a simple BBQ of sausages, chips and drinks after the morning cleanup.

The cleanup will start at 9 a.m. sharp (meet in front of the pro shop) and go until lunch. This is a great alternative to going to the gym or taking a hike or riding your bike. We will organize into several crews with a cart for transporting the debris. If you have any questions, please contact one of the following club members:

Bob Moore with the Men’s Club at [email protected] Bowers with the 9-Holers at [email protected] Karolyn Gander with the 9-Holers at [email protected] Meg McShannic with the 19-Holers at [email protected] Glenda Bradley with the 18-Holers at [email protected]

Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski ClubAre you looking for a fun group of active Tahoe Donner skiers aged 55

and above? The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club (TDSASC) is for you. While we managed to get in 15 group ski days this year in an oth-erwise very mild winter, we are not just about skiing. We have plenty of summer activities planned including kayak trips, bike rides, tennis and golf tournaments and BBQs. If you are looking for year-round sports activities and a great social environment, join us at the Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club. Please check us out on our website at tdski.com for membership information and our planned summer activities. We look forward to seeing you!

Tahoe Donner Quilt ClubStarting in June, Tahoe Donner Quilt Club will change their meet-

ing hours to the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6 – 8 p.m. now that all the summer fun has started. No need to burn daylight! Contact Linda Brush at [email protected] for more information on the Tahoe Donner Quilt Club.

Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf ClubIt’s once again time to start swinging that golf club. The course is

scheduled to open on May 15. With limited snow this season, Golf Course Superintendent Kevin Kuehne and his crew will have the course in great shape. Every Tuesday starting June 2 – Oct. 13 the club has regularly scheduled play days. Scheduled shotgun times are:

JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 8 A.M.

SEPT. 1, 8, 15, 22 9 A.M.

SEPT. 29 THROUGH OCT. 13 10 A.M.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JUNE 16 LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEETING

JUNE 23 TD PRESIDENTS CUP MATCH PLAY FOR ALL

JULY 26 TD INVITATIONAL KICKOFF EVENT

JULY 27 AND 28 TD INVITATIONAL AND LUNCHEON

AUGUST 11 AND 12 TD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

AUGUST 25 AWARDS LUNCHEON

New members are always welcome. We have a wonderful Big Sister program that creates a smooth transition into the club. Members are always happy to see new faces. If you are interested, email the Tahoe Donner Women’s Golf Club at [email protected] for an application or visit tdwomengolf.org.

Looking forward to a great season. Hope to see many of our women on the course.

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DINING OPTIONS

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

HOURS: Open Thursday - Mon-

day for dinner, 5 - 8:30 p.m.

Free Deschutes Brewery Tasting Saturday May 30

Come sample some delicious offerings from the Deschutes Brewery. We will be sampling Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Chainbreaker White IPA and Fresh Squeezed IPA, with all three on sale for only $4.

$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. $10 Pizza Sunday is not valid Memorial Day weekend, May 24.

Half Price Apps On every Monday night in May, you and your

guests can enjoy half price appetizers all night long! From cheesy garlic bread to chicken fin-gers and baked stuffed mushrooms, ALL appe-tizers are included! Offer valid every Monday in May—even Memorial Day! What a deal!

Thursday Night Trivia Like trivia? This is your chance to win

prizes or gift certificates! Don’t miss our Trivia Night at Pizza on the Hill. See page 13 for details.

Friday Family Movie NightEnjoy a movie on our big screen for FREE.

See page 13 for details.

Happy Hour*Quench your thirst with $3 Coors Light, $4

seasonal draft beers and $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass; plus, enjoy half-price wings and chili cheese fries for just $4. Offered from 5 - 6 p.m., Thursday-Monday.

Be sure to ask about our specialty pizzas, soups of the day, and monthly specialty salads.

*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.

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub12850 Northwoods Blvd.530-587-9455

tahoedonner.com/the-lodge

DINNER HOURS: Open daily from 5 - 9 p.m.

NOW OPEN: After being closed temporarily for renovations, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub reopens on May 4.

SUMMER HOURS AND OFFERINGS:With summer right around the corner, we

will be extending our food and beverage offer-ings in mid-May.

T-9 Grill – Open on May 15 The golf course opens on May 15 and so does

our wonderful snack bar. Be sure to try our signature Mulligan sandwich.

The Pub – Open at 11:30 a.m. every day starting May 15

We will be serving food from the T-9 Grill and drinks from the bar.

Golfers’ Happy Hour – Starts May 15*Our unforgettable Golfers’ Happy Hour

returns for the season. Golfers will enjoy food and drink specials from 1 – 4 p.m. daily in the Pub, including Memorial Day weekend.

LODGE SPECIALS

Three-Course Meal Deal*The Three-Course Meal Deal is back!

Between May 4 and May 31, diners can take advantage of one of our most requested deals. For $25, you’ll enjoy a three-course, Chef’s Choice menu that even includes a glass of house wine! This deal is only valid Sunday – Thursday, May 4 – 31 and excludes May 5 and May 24 for holidays.

WildER Wednesdays*Join us for wildly-delicious Happy Hour

specials all night long in the entire restaurant and Pub. Enjoy food and drink specials, plus 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads.

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

to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee on Tuesdays.

Happy Hour*Take advantage of Happy Hour at The

Lodge Pub, available every day, including Memorial Day weekend, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off shared plates, soups and salads in the Pub.

LODGE EVENTS

Cinco de Mayo Party – Tuesday, May 5*Join us for our annual Cinco de Mayo

celebration and enjoy:• Mexican Food specials by Sous Chef

Freddy Zarate • $5 margaritas / $3 Coronas • Happy Hour all night in the entire restau-

rant• No Corkage Tuesdays is even valid!

Mother’s Day Weekend Celebrations Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9*

All mothers and their families will enjoy: • “Extra-special” specials by Chef Lew • Bounce house and crafts for the kids from

4 -7 p.m. • The Pub will open at 4 p.m. for drinks and

dinner begins at 5 p.m.• Happy Hour deals from 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Free Wine Tasting - Saturday, May 16Get ready to try our striking 2011 Ritual

Pinot Noir from Casablanca Valley, Chile. This deep, ruby-red wine is rich with aromas, including cherry and boysenberry, and mixed with violets and lavender. Patrons are invited to The Lodge Restaurant & Pub to try this wine for free from 5 – 7 p.m.

BONUS: This wine is normally $36 a bottle, but with special incentive from the winery, for one night only, we are able to offer it for $20 by the bottle and $5 by the glass. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.


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WATER CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY EFFORTSBY KEVIN KUEHNE | GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

As most of us know, California is experi-encing the fourth year of a severe statewide drought. In fact, recent readings show the lowest snowpack ever recorded in our state’s history. Expectedly, this comes with contin-ued statewide water use restrictions. Although Truckee as a community is not in a water shortage, we are indeed part of California’s drought. It is our collaborative duty to reduce the amount of water we use in every way possible, from irrigating our home lawns and landscapes to how we manage water usage for our businesses.

Some of us may be surprised how much water is actually used in everyday living. Cali-

fornia uses more water than any state in the country, coming in at an estimated 38 billion gallons perday. According to the U.S. Geo-logical Survey (USGS), the average American goes through 80 to 100 gallons per day. The USGS also states that farming uses approxi-mately 80 percent of California’s fresh water; homes, businesses, and industry roughly 20 percent; golf courses use less than 1 percent. Since there are no restrictions being placed on farming, the initial restrictions affect only 20 percent of the water usage in California.

RECENTLY ADDED WATER REDUCTION PROVISIONS INCLUDE:• No irrigating for 48 hours during or after

measureable precipitation

• Restaurants serving water upon request only

• Hotels must provide guests the option of not having towels and linens laundered daily

• Previous provisions can be found by visit-ing the Truckee-Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) website

Efficiency in irrigation is nothing new to the golf industry, and the golf course at Tahoe

Donner is no exception. We understand that water is a most precious resource, and appreci-ate the increasing need to conserve what we currently have. As professional turf manag-ers, it is our duty to irrigate in an efficient manner. Tahoe Donner’s Golf Maintenance Department has been proactively taking steps to reduce the need for potable water at our course for many years, and have spent in excess of $120,000 since 2010 towards conser-vation efforts. Such efforts include:• Irrigating at night and early morning when

evapotranspiration rates are at a minimum

• The purchase and replacement of dated or malfunctioning irrigation heads and nozzles with modern ones, to gain maxi-mum efficiency and increase distribution uniformity: $44,000 since 2010

• The purchase and utilization of state-of-the art computer software to manage applica-tions which offers single head control, as well as soak and cycle time capabilities, for maximum efficacy: $50,000 in 2013

• Daily monitoring and adjustment of our irrigation system and components

• The purchase and replacement of a dated booster pump located at one of the wells on our property: $9,800 in 2014

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• provides 128,000 jobs

• has a total wage income of $4.1 billion

• contributes charitable giving of $364 million

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Our most notable effort was a $20,000 investment toward the instal-lation of pressure-reducing valves to our irrigation system in 2010. Due to elevation change, which caused extremely high pressures at the lower portion of our course, we were previously forced to water roughly one-third of the property with TDPUD water only.

The comparison of 2009 and 2010 usage below shows modifications made to increase well water, and decrease TDPUD usage.

Year #5 Inlet #15 Inlet #1 Inlet Total Gallons

2009 13,098,200 Gal 450,000 Gal 19,509,700 Gal 33,057,900

2010 20,019,900 Gal 539,900 Gal 1,195,200 Gal 21,755,000

As shown, the total amount used in 2010 is significantly less than that of 2009, and represents a 34 percent reduction. Since installation, we now have the ability to move water around the entire property by opening up the portion of our system that was previously isolated from the rest of the course, irrigating as a looped system, using a blend of TDPUD and well water.

Tahoe Donner Golf Course wants to ensure that we are approach-ing conservation in a smart, efficient, and realistic manner. It is our intention to aid in the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) water reduction efforts. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has been working with state water officials for many years now, and has formed a Water Task Force. Tahoe Donner’s golf course management staff will be attending these meetings, where

we will discuss the finalized Alternative Means of Compliance docu-ments (AMC), as well as attend a presentation by the Regional Water Authority (RWA) on updated drought language and laws that have been passed and what they mean for the future.

We expect to provide excellent golf course conditions this year, and are looking forward to the course opening on May 15. Some sacrifices may have to be made, but it is the intention of the Golf Maintenance Department to do so in a manner that maximizes water savings while limiting impact on aesthetics and playability.


With all of the new and exciting products out there in the golf world, it’s been very challenging to make sure that we get the right things in stock for you when the season opens. Trust me—if we could, we would carry every-thing! However, we’re confident that you’ll like our selections for this year; come on in to check them out.

Some of our most innovative products are in the golf shoe category, where the technology and performance features will blow you away. One of them, the new Foot Joy HyperFlex, is sure to be one of the stars of the year.

Most athletic shoes are constructed with soft, mesh upper materials which are perfect for running and activities that don't require a lot of lateral movement. The key is to keep those comfort qualities in place but also to deliver the support, stability and waterproof qualities required for golf. Through extensive testing, this balance was achieved utilizing an engineered material never before used in golf shoes. Foot Joy has dubbed it FlexGrid. The FlexGrid was actually inspired by the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill suspension cable bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The

FlexGrid system begins with a base layer that consists of a tight-knit, lightweight, soft, flexible, waterproof mesh which allows for maximum comfort, breathability, flexibility and airflow. That layer is supported by the very noticeable FlexGrid exoskeleton "cage" which conforms to the foot and allows it to flex and expand but is also strong enough to keep the foot from rolling laterally during the golf swing. The end result is a very unique shoe that wraps your foot in the comfort you expect from an athletic shoe with the support of a high-performance golf shoe. We will be carrying a full size run for men and women in both the HyperFlex and the HyperFlex with BOA technology this season. Make sure to try on a pair!

In clothing, the emphasis in almost all brands is performance fabrics; they can cool you off in the heat or keep you warm during a morning chill. One of the biggest innovators in this field is Under Armour, otherwise known as UA. Perhaps you’ve heard of a reasonably talented golfer these days by the name of Jordan Speith? The logo you see him wear is exactly what we’ll have in the golf shop this season. These shirts feature the revolution-ary ColdBlack technology, which is built right

into the dye, reflecting the sun’s heat and harmful rays, so you feel cooler and

stay protected. A 30-plus UPF protects your

skin from the sun’s harmful rays. This, along with their Moisture Transport System, wicks away sweat from your body and dries very quickly.

Another fantastic product this year is the new Directed Force putter.

Our Head Golf Professional Rob Weizer will be an exclusive fitter of this putter when we start the season. Most putters on the market today “flop open” as soon as the backswing is initiated, creating accuracy issues and the need to apply uneven wrist and hand pressure to square up the clubhead. These Directed Force putters were designed to achieve a smooth, effortless, lie-angle balanced stroke. Lie-angle balancing is an entirely new approach to putter fitting that virtually eliminates putter head rotation once and for all. Lie-angle balancing allows the smaller and more unpredictable muscle groups to relax during the stroke, enabling the player’s stronger muscle groups to maintain control over the swing speed and path of the putter. Each putter is custom fit to the exact specifica-tions necessary for you: lie angle, length, and grip. The company is based out of Reno and is gaining popularity quickly among the golf professional community. Come see why the Directed Force putter will make the game of golf fun again!

We’ve got lots more to show you, but you’ll just have to come into the golf shop and see for yourself. As always, if there’s something special you want that we don’t have in stock, we’ll custom order it for you! And remember, all Tahoe Donner members /homeowners will receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases. Our knowledgeable golf shop staff will be happy to assist you with all of your shopping details.

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DRIVE AND DINE Returning to Tahoe Donner Golf Course for a limited time is our

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

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

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

Food credit must be used the same day of golf play. Advance reserva-tions 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

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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 cou-pon! 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.


FEATURE

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: HONOR OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSBY ASHLEY QUADROS

For over 50 years, after President Kennedy made the proclamation in 1962, our nation has celebrated National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and National Police Week the same week. This year National Police Week

is May 10 through May 16 and it’s a chance to recognize and pay tribute to the entire law enforcement community, with a special empha-sis on May 15 as a day to remember all officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Tahoe Donner resident Sergeant Dan Ingalls has held various law enforcement roles over 28 years, including 19 years with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in North Lake Tahoe before retiring. For him, these memorials represent personal sacrifice and the families and loved ones left behind.

“It is also about all the men and women still doing the job right now across the nation,” said Ingalls. “Many of us go into the job knowing we might get hurt, all the while also carrying a burden of knowing that one day, we might be forced to take the life of another in a split-sec-ond decision,” Ingalls said. “That is part of what we come to expect, but the loved ones around us don’t get that choice and often don’t under-stand the depth of that burden.”

TAHOE DONNER HONORS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH DINING; GOLF DISCOUNTS

In appreciation for those in law enforcement, retired or active police officers may enjoy 20 percent off their meals at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub and Pizza on the Hill for all of National Police Week, valid May 10 through May 16 (excluding beverages). Additionally, on May 15 and 16, Tahoe Donner Golf Course offers the guest rate on green fees for active and retired peace officers. Details: 530-587-9443.

red light.”Even today we see this form of police humor

in our community. At a snow dance party presented by the radio station KTKE 101.5 earlier this year, Tahoe Donner team mem-bers attended but were taken aback when cops swarmed the station, lights blazing and sirens whining, only to see officers jump out of their squad cars and start dancing, too. One was even wearing a chipmunk mask; as Wulff confirmed, they too have a sense of humor.

While law enforcement can have an enter-taining side, Wulff reminds us that being in law enforcement is still a serious job with grave consequences. “Most officers get injured dur-ing arrests or accidents, many while on traffic stops,” explained Wulff. “A couple of officers I knew and worked with had to retire after motorcycle accidents; and one died.” Wulff was also involved in accidents while on the job, including two motorcycle collisions, in addition

enforcement encounter on a routine basis. He worked with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for 32 years, including 10 years right here in Truckee before he retired.

He enjoyed his career as an officer; out of all his duties, he enjoyed helping people at accidents and determining who was at fault. “Investigations were very interesting, from recreating scenes to speed from skid marks and damage,” he said. And in his 30-plus years of investigations, he noted many procedures transformed. “A lot of changes took place, from printing all of the reports with a pencil to the introduction of computerized reports,” recalled Wulff. Wulff shared an old teletype from 1984, in which he, himself, was reported to police while on duty for wearing a pig mask on the job. “I did this every year on Halloween,” recalled Wulff. “It lets you know that cops do have a sense of humor. It was a lot of fun watching the reactions when I stopped alongside a car at a


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to police for wearing a pig mask, which

the reporting party greatly appreciated.

Ingalls explained that it is difficult to grasp what it is like being an officer without having lived the life. On one day in particular, he was almost shot down by his own team because of the clothes he was wearing. After working his shift, he changed into plain clothes and drove his marked patrol car toward his home in Tahoe Donner. That’s when he witnessed a hit and run and immediately began pursuing the driver who fled the scene.

“The chase ended in some woods outside of Truckee,” recalled Ingalls. “The suspect got out of the car and ran. Once I caught the guy, all of the reinforcements started showing up.” Police arrived to find someone in plain cloths (Ingalls) with a gun in his hands pointed down into the tall grass. “Because they ran past my marked patrol car, they thought it was me in uniform on the ground with a bad guy standing over me pointing his gun at me. I was almost taken out by friendly fire.”

Luckily Ingalls wasn’t harmed that day, but the incident reinforces how split-second deci-sions happen every day — sometimes several times in a single shift. They are part of the job and they can have lasting effects for all involved.

Another incident Ingalls will never forget was when he helped rescue an abused and neglected boy. “Being part of a Child Protec-tive Services investigation, I found this kid was forced to live in a closet for a bedroom. His bed was nothing more than the narrow wooden closet’s shelf with some tattered old clothing for his bedding,” recalled Ingalls. “He came to school daily — an accomplishment unto itself — malnourished, dirty and wearing the same clothes. There are many other details I won’t go into, but let’s just say this young life was chal-lenged beyond most of our wildest dreams.”

With the help of his team, Ingalls saved the child who was later adopted into a loving family and given a second chance at life. It’s instances such as these—making a difference—that Ingalls found most rewarding during his law enforcement career, and part of the reason he is proud to celebrate National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day as an opportunity to honor his fellow and fallen police officers.

Much like Ingalls, Tahoe Donner board member and former police officer Ron Wulff knows firsthand the challenges those in law

Showing off their humorous side, Truckee policemen joined the radio station 101.5 KTKE’s snow dance party last February and began dancing with Officer “Chipmunk” leading the pack.


to being struck by a car at an accident scene. He survived without permanent injuries, but oth-ers were not as fortunate.

In 2014, a total of 286 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty—that’s nearly 24 lives lost per month in 2014.

“I don’t go to the CHP Academy very often but when I do I always read the names of fallen CHP officers at the memorial there,” said Wulff, adding that he inevitably knows some from either working alongside them or having trained together.

Captain Rob Leftwich, another Tahoe Don-ner resident who has been in law enforcement 20 years — including four years presently at the Truckee Police Department — indicated he too has lost fellow officers. “Regardless if it is an act of violence or an accident, it is just hard to experience that,” he said. “Traffic collisions or accidents involving vehicles are still one of the biggest threats out there to officers.”

Leftwich has had his fair share of run-ins with danger as well. In his younger days, he was stabbed with a screwdriver, or as he called it, “poked,” in addition to having his knee torn and his left eye and nose fractured. “We have local athletes that are way tougher,” he joked, but in seriousness remarked that, despite the hardships faced, he finds being part of the police force — and Truckee Police Department especially — very rewarding.

“My son Parker makes me feel like a hero every day, but so do the residents of Truckee. It is a great feeling to be able to impact a community in a way that makes everyone appreci-ate where they live,” explained Leftwich. “The vast majority of us just want a safe, fun and energetic environment to raise kids and live. It’s very rewarding to be part of a team that makes that happen.”

With 24 sworn full-time and four reserve part-time officers, eight sup-port staff and eight animals, the Truckee Police Department team is modest in size, but big in results. As a small community, the crime is less than larger cities, making it possible for officers here to see the impact of their work much sooner and to a greater degree, compared to a community with significant crime.

While police presence and crime vary by community, Leftwich’s view of law enforce-ment in general is similar to those of Ingalls and Wulff. “Being an officer is very differ-

ent than what is portrayed on television,” explained the captain. “Law enforcement can be very cerebral but can have a lot of physi-cal demands as well.” Those demands make National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day paramount times to remember our fallen officers and to honor those who are still active like Leftwich or retired like Ingalls and Wulff. “It also prompts us to be thankful for our lives and that we still get to enjoy being here and being healthy,” explained Leftwich. “The importance of recognizing the day and week is humbling and really should be about those who have died in the line of duty and for the families they left behind.”

Officer Wulff concurred, stating, “I think that these memorial days mean more to active and retired officers, and families, as a time of remembering friends and families.” Sergeant Ingalls agreed. “The national recognition is not about me as a retiree other than having done the job. It’s about those we have lost and their daily contributions to society. These special weeks and memorials are expressions of grati-tude and are vitally important.”

On behalf of the entire Tahoe Donner team, we thank all officers for the sacrifices that they have made and continue to make in keeping our communities safe year after year and for many years to come.

We hope you and your families enjoy the din-ing and golf benefits as we remember and thank all of those who have served our communities.

The Truckee Police Department’s 2014 Annual Report is now available online at townoftruckee.com/departments/police/annual-report

Tahoe Donner resident Rob Leftwich, who began his law enforcement career in Concord, Calif., feels fortunate to have the stability of a government position in such a beautiful mountain town.

Demonstrating the versatility of the Truckee Police Force, the team displays their boat, bikes and even an official police paddleboard. Photo by Truckee Police Department/Town of Truckee.

Retired police officer and Tahoe Donner resident Ron Wulff is on the board of directors for Tahoe Donner.


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Thank you to our 2015 snowman contest participants. The contest proved to be a bit more challenging this winter due to limited snowfall, but for those in the right place at the right time, lack of snow was no deterrent. Above, the Moreno family is all smiles with their favorite Disney character, Olaf. Above left, our 8-year-old runner-up, Kaitlyn Alcaid, poses with her snowman, Holly Jolly Christmas. Winners received gift certificates to dine at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub.


COMMUNITY

This is the fourth and final article in the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund series about how our local nonprofits contribute to the health and welfare of our community.

ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMAL WELFARE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY JANET ZIPSER ZIPKIN | TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND COMMITTEE

IMAGINEImagine the Sierra with overgrown forests, diseased trees, grey air,

muddy lakes filled with algae and trickles of creeks too shallow from silt to support fish life. Now look closely and see what decades of logging, highway construction, cattle grazing and bad land management have in fact done to our environment.

How do we get back to green forests, crystal fresh air, clear blue alpine lakes and rapidly flowing streams teaming with fish? How do we keep our wild and domesticated animals healthy?

HERE’S HOWWe can support the numerous local non-profit organizations that are

dedicated to preserving forest health, limiting air pollution, restoring creeks, streams and lakes and protecting our native fish and fauna. In the past couple of decades, these organizations have built trails and bikeways; completed more than 60 river restoration projects; prevented over 81 tons of sediment from reaching our streams; advocated for the preservation of habitat, open space and the region’s character; saved nearly 3,000 animals (including every single homeless dog and cat in our community) and opened 33,000 acres of land for public recreation.

At a time when Truckee’s resident population can balloon from 16,103 to over 35,000 on a summer weekend, we all benefit from their focus on improving our community’s environmental impact while providing recreational opportunities, safety for our pets and open space for our enjoyment.

WHAT’S NEXTThere is considerable work yet to be done and these non-profits have

ambitious “to do” lists. Fifty large-scale watershed projects are on the drawing board over the next decade to address drought, flooding and altered habitat triggered by climate change and our increasing popula-tion.

Eighteen thousand acres of headwater meadows and montane forests still need to be preserved as open space. This land is essential for habi-tat protection and regional water supply as well as protecting Truckee’s viewsheds, character, and recreation opportunities.

New trail construction is needed to link neighborhoods in our com-munity and provide safer, non-motorized opportunity for commute and play. One trail in the works will ultimately be 116 miles long!

The Truckee River is a precious natural resource. Your tax-deductible donation to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund can help protect it.

Your gift can contribute to fund low-cost spay

and neuter clinics, which help to lower the population of homeless

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New parks in the Downtown Truckee corridor are being built to provide public green space while promoting education on the local creek ecosystem.

And for our pets, 2,000 low cost spay/neuter surgeries will be per-formed and an additional 3,000 homeless dogs and cats will need to be rescued.

HOW YOU CAN HELPThere are so many ways to help restore our environment and prevent

further damage. Some are physical—join a tail crew, remove inva-sive weeds; some are scientific—monitor water quality, count aquatic insects; some are for love—adopt a pet, teach kindness to animals; some are educational—attend a guided bird watch, learn about the ecosys-tem; and some are political—share your voice at community meetings or join a board of a non-profit organization that supports your passion for conservation, Truckee heritage or animal welfare.

Whether you actively volunteer or you come to Truckee simply for the all too rare vacation, you can still contribute by making a gift to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund (TDGF). Working through the expertise of the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, TDGF will apply your tax-deductible donation to grants for the non-profits that work so hard to keep our environment and animals healthy. Tahoe Donner property owners have terrific potential to do great things for our community. Find out how at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund.

WITH APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SHARING THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GOALS FOR THIS ARTICLE:

Stephanie Nistler, Executive Director, Humane Society of Truckee-TahoePerry Norris, Executive Director, Truckee Donner Land TrustAllison Pedley, Executive Director, Truckee Trails FoundationJanet Phillips, President, Tahoe-Pyramid BikewayUrsula Riina, Development Director, Mountain Area PreservationLisa Wallace, Executive Director, Truckee River Watershed Council

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Ongoing drought, warmer weather and dry vegetation continue to increase the risk of local wild fires. In order to prepare, Truckee homeowners are encouraged to visit the website readyforwildfire.org to learn more on preparing for a fire emergency.

One of the most important steps residents can take to improve the chance of their home surviving a forest fire is to create defensible space around the home. This means eliminat-ing or reducing fuel sources. Fuel is everything that could feed a fire, such as branches, twigs, dead wood, shrubs, pine needles, and pine cones.

The Town of Truckee is providing residents with two cost effective options to remove large bulk piles of vegetative waste through spring cleanup and defensible space activities. Both options completely eliminate the fuels from the property, which is an important step in fire preparedness. These methods include:

1. Onsite Reduced Cost Dumpsters. Dump-sters are available May, June and July only for $60 each. Dumpsters are easy to use; simply call Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal at 530-583-7800 and make a reservation today. Dumpsters are available in limited quantities and are expected to sell out. Dumpsters are delivered to your home on a Friday and retrieved the following Wednes-day. Bags are not permitted; simply fill the dumpster with loose vegetative material including dead wood, branches, twigs, brush, pine needles and cones.

2. Free Drop-Off of Yard Waste at the Eastern Regional Landfill (ERL). ERL is located three miles outside of the Town of Truckee on Cabin Creek Road. Take High-way 89 toward Squaw Valley and turn right on Cabin Creek. Deliver up to six yards of vegetative material at no cost any time Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Identi-fication is required and multiple trips are permitted. No bags; be prepared to unload your own material.

In 2009, the Town of Truckee implemented the curbside green bag program. This pro-gram was intended to provide residents with the opportunity to dispose of small amounts of vegetative waste generated throughout the summer season. Before long, huge piles of green bags started appearing in neighbor-hoods all over Truckee. This was the result of the green bags being used as the primary method of disposing of yard waste for resi-dents — and even landscapers — who were creating defensible space or conducting their spring yard clean up where large bulky amounts of material is generated. Because only four green bags are collected per week, it can take weeks — if not months — for these piles to be removed from neighborhoods.

In an effort to address the fact that many residents are unable to self-haul yard waste to ERL, the Town of Truckee implemented the reduced cost dumpster program in 2014. Both the on-site dumpsters and free drop-off program are intended to be inexpensive and convenient methods for homeowners to create defensible space and clean up their yards with-out leaving large piles of green bags, loaded with fuel, in front of their homes all summer long.

With two great options in place for dispos-ing of large bulky amounts of yard waste as a result of spring clean-up and defensible space activities, the Town of Truckee began explor-ing opportunities to improve the curbside collection program and address several con-cerns with the program that have popped up since the program’s inception. These concerns include large, unattractive piles of green bags, the upward and uncontrolled trajectory of pro-gram costs, worker safety and morale, and the generation of over 15 tons of plastic annually.

In an effort to resolve these issues, town staff, in collaboration with the hauler, sug-gested switching out the green bags with 96-gallon reusable rolling carts. The carts would have been collected every other week, at least initially, using the hauler’s automated

collection equipment. Although residents wishing to participate in the program would have needed to sign up and pay a one-time cart delivery fee, they would have avoided the ongoing cost of the green bags.

In an effort to engage the community, Town of Truckee staff released a survey and received over 1,122 responses. Of those responding, 54.22 percent would prefer reusable carts, 13.79 percent would not need the service, and 31.99 percent did not prefer switching to carts and preferred green bags. The survey also allowed for open-ended comments with some of the primary concerns expressed being the inability to store a cart, the unsightliness of carts in the neighborhoods and the preference to leave green bags at the curb prior to col-lection. Although carts would resolve all the issues stated above, the Town decided to hold off on making any recommendations to switch green bags with carts at this time.

For summer 2015 residents can continue using green bags for their yard maintenance; homeowners are being asked to refrain from placing out more than four bags at the curb a time. The large piles of green bags are unsightly and take weeks to be collected. If you plan on generating a large amount of yard waste, or if you are unable to place bags at the curb on the day of collection only, skip the bags altogether and choose one of the other disposal programs. This will ensure that the fuels are completely removed from your prop-erty, as well as the unsightliness of bags sitting at the curb, making our neighborhoods more fire safe.

The Town of Truckee encourages pub-lic involvement. Stay informed by signing up for the Town’s e-notification system at townoftruckee.com/living-in-truckee. Check the Solid Waste and Recycling Division to get information on future proposed program changes.

Questions may be directed to Nichole Dorr at the Town of Truckee at 530-582-2909 or [email protected].

TOWN OF TRUCKEE YARD WASTE DISPOSAL


BULLETINBOARD

HOMES ON THE RISE

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

Unit/Lot Street Address Square Feet Project

01/258 12345 Bernese Ln 2454 House

03/006 14047 Northwoods Bl 1500 House

10/191 13066 Roundhill Dr 3022 House

07/072 13553 Hillside Dr 3747 House

REMINDERS FROM ASO

TRUCKEE CLEANUP DAY COMING UP JUNE 6

As the building season has started earlier again this year, the Architectural Standards Office would like to take this opportunity to remind our members and contractors of some of the requirements for building in Tahoe Donner.

Construction Hours and Work Site Requirements:• Construction start and stop times: Con-

struction hours are limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. The upcoming holidays, recognized by this provision, are Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christ-mas Day.

• Do not park on other people’s property or block the street.

• Deliveries should be made only to the prop-erty under construction.

• Be considerate of neighbors and reduce loud noises as much as possible.

• Please play your music at a reasonable level, not loud enough to be heard over the noise of tools.

• Keep construction sites tidy.• Store materials and scrap neatly on your

property.• Make sure the required sanitary facilities

are onsite prior to construction and that your employees use them.

If you have concerns about a construction site, please address it directly to the contrac-tor or the owner. Most are more than happy to take care of any concerns quickly and simply. If your concern is not resolved with this approach, please report concerns such as garbage, litter, loud radios, etc. and refer to the

Architectural Standards Office Compliance Officer at 530-587-9406.

Temporary Snow Shelter Removal:Now that the weather is warming and any

lingering snow has melted, please remove any remaining snow protection devices, such as plywood covering windows and entry ways. Before storing them, please take the time to put a coat of paint or stain on them to keep them looking consistent with the rest of your house.

Exterior Changes:As a reminder, if you are doing any exterior

work on your home, please call our office prior to commencement and give us a description of the proposed work. Often the work is “like-for-like” and a quick call can help us update your file with these notes. If the work changes the exterior of your house and/or garage with material or color changes, or new landscaping will be constructed on your lot, please contact our office to see if a permit is required from Tahoe Donner. Please remind your contractor that all new exterior work including land-scaping projects requires permits from both Tahoe Donner and possibly also the Town of Truckee.

If you have any questions please stop by our office, contact us at 530-587-9407 or send an email to [email protected].

SHERYL WALKER | ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE MANAGER

THIS IS AN ANNUAL TRUCKEE TOWN-WIDE EVENT FOR RESIDENTS TO FOCUS ON CLEANING UP THEIR STREETS AND COMMUNITY, FOL-LOWED BY A HUGE FAMILY BBQ AT THE REGIONAL PARK IN DOWN-TOWN TRUCKEE.

TAHOE DONNER PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT THE SNOWTECH OFFICE, 17356 NORTHWOODS BLVD., AT 8 A.M. TO CHECK IN WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS AND TO GET TRUCKEE DAY T-SHIRTS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO TRUCKEEDAY.ORG.


NEW EMERGENCY DROUGHT REGULATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA

The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently adopted new emer-gency drought regulations and the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (Truckee Donner PUD) has taken action to implement these regu-lations. Compliance is mandatory and there are provisions for penalties and fines.

The State of California and Governor Brown have chosen to implement the new drought regulations in two phases. The first is known and detailed below; phase two involves the Governor’s recent drought executive order; the regulations are to be determined and will likely require additional restrictions.

The key impacts to Truckee Donner PUD customers from the SWRCB’s 2015 emergency drought regulations currently include:• Restriction on irrigation with potable water

of ornamental landscapes and turf to every other day. This applies to all Truckee Donner PUD potable water customers; and

• Prohibitions for all Californians, punishable by a fine of up to $500 for each day in which a violation occurs, against:

• Runoff when irrigating with potable water;

• Using hoses with no shutoff nozzles to wash cars;

• Using potable water to wash sidewalks and driveways;

• Using potable water in decorative water features that do not recirculate the water;

• Using outdoor irrigation during and 48 hours following measurable precipitation (NEW);

• Restaurants and other food service establishments can only serve water to customers upon request (NEW); and

• Hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of not having towels and linens laundered daily (NEW).

“It is important to note that, although the Truckee region is in a drought, Truckee Donner PUD is not experiencing a water supply short-age,” said Michael Holley, Truckee Donner PUD general manager. “That being said, long-term drought will impact us all and we must all comply with the mandatory state emergency drought regulations and do our part to con-serve.”

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 tdpud.org (click on the drought link) or delivered to Truckee Don-

ner PUD at 11570 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, Calif. 96161.

Governor Brown’s Drought Executive Order:

In a separate action, Governor Brown issued a drought executive order April 1, 2015 which directs the SWRCB to implement mandatory water reductions across the state to reduce water usage by 25 percent. The SWRCB will need to adopt additional regulations to imple-ment the drought executive order and the exact impacts to Truckee Donner PUD customers are yet to be determined.

The additional SWRCB regulations to imple-ment Governor Brown’s drought executive order will not be considered for approval until early May and will likely take effect in mid-May of this year. When adopted, the additional regula-tions will likely require more stringent restric-tions on outdoor irrigation with potable water.

“There is no doubt that everyone will need to do their part to help conserve water and meet the state mandates,” said Steven Poncelet, Truckee Donner PUD public information and conservation manager. “Governor Brown’s most recent drought executive order has created significant uncertainty and we are asking our customers to stay tuned for additional informa-tion and restrictions.”

The Truckee Donner PUD conservation department is available to help customers save water through a 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 TDPUD’s conservation department at 11570 Donner Pass Rd. in Truckee.

GOVERNOR BROWN ISSUES DROUGHT EXECUTIVE ORDER; TRUCKEE DONNER PUD TAKES STEPS TO COMPLY


TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

BOARD MEETING RECAP

MARCH 27, 2015

Consent Calendar: Approved 5-0• Delinquent homeowner defensible space work• Trout Creek Rec Center - Dridek mat flooring replacement• TDA Giving Fund committee appointment• The Lodge kitchen repair

Presentation and Consideration Auditor’s Report – Fiscal Year 2014: Approved 5-0

Following a presentation by Bobbi Hales of Gilbert Associates, Inc., the board accepted the 2014 audit as presented.

Architectural Standards Fees: Approved 5-0The board approved ASC Fees that have been out for the required 45-day member comment period.

Snowmaking Equipment at the Downhill Ski Area: Approved 4-1 (Director Wulff No)

The board received a presentation from staff regarding options for consideration relative to a proposed development fund project to install snowmaking on the Snowbird run and Learning Center at the Downhill Ski Area, as requested by the board and developed by the General Plan Committee. Following discussion, the board approved proceeding with the permitting, purchase and installation of snow-making capability for the above described area with the least impact to the community. Final contract award and purchase is subject to normal board approval processes.

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

Forestry Operations 10-Year Management Plan: No ActionThe board was provided with a presentation by forester Bill Houdyschell regarding the forestry department’s 10-year Forest & Defensible Space Management Plan.

Summer Trail Pass Program: No ActionThe board was provided with a presentation by Director of Facilities and Risk Management Annie Rosenfeld on the possible implementa-tion of a summer public trail pass program.

Strategic Plan Goals: Approved 5-0

The board approved the association’s strategic plan and strategic goals for 2015-2020.

Board Meeting Date: No ActionThe board discussed the pros and cons of moving the board’s monthly meetings from Saturdays to Fridays.

Executive Session: Approved 5-0• The board approved a 2015 loss recovery plan as briefed at the

March 27, 2015 regular board meeting to address the lack of winter revenue.

• The board appointed director of facilities and risk management to be the board’s duly appointed representative in a case manage-ment conference for Tahoe Donner Association versus McCrary.

• The board authorized the continued engagement of the law firm Downey Brand LLP to represent the association in Tahoe Donner Association versus McCrary.

• The board authorized the engagement of the law firm of Somach Simmons & Dunn.

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


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COLORADOBill Dragoo and friends in Hayden, Colo. Left to right: Justin, Rick, Marv, Bill, Greg and mascot all share the Tahoe Donner News.

EAST AFRICAGeorge and Carmen Mackey, Beverly and

Clint Holdsworth during a thrilling safari to

East Africa. The group witnessed the Great

Migration from camps in Kenya (Masai

Mara) and Tanzania (Serengeti).

ZAMBIADon and Jan Routh on a safari in the South Luangwa Valley with cape buffalo in the background.

YELLOWSTONEMary and Fred Zapponi enjoy visiting our

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Alison Elder530 582 [email protected] Cal BRE #01399851

Remodeled cabin with lots of light and windows, well maintained and awaiting its new owner! Nestled on a flat, sunny lot on Copenhagen Drive. Perfect for entertaining with a sunny morning front deck and private rear deck overlooking the forest setting. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, loft and beautiful master suite, this delightful cabin offers everything you need and has super curb appeal. $569,000

Comfort abounds in this custom 3,146± s.f. chalet nestled in one of Tahoe Donner’s lower elevation neighborhoods. Designed to offer the perfect blend of comfortable mountain living, you’ll enjoy soaring ceilings, rustic log accents, lots of light and an amazing setting overlooking open space and forest. $1,080,000

Adorable Cabin Nestled in the Woods 13894Copenhagen.com

Luxurious Chalet Living 11769TundraDrive.com



Over $100,000,000 in Tahoe Donner Sales Since 2009.Alison Knows Tahoe Donner.

Buying or Selling? Contact Alison Today!

Chase International’s Realtor® of the Year 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014

Happy Mother’s DayTahoe Donner “Moms”!

Filled with light in one of Tahoe Donner’s nicest, lower elevation neighborhoods! Offering a fabulous open great room - HUGE windows, spacious dining & galley kitchen. New carpet, heating system, very well maintained. Big 2 car garage, walk to Trout Creek Rec Center! WOW! $515,000

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

There are currently 63 single family homes on the market in Tahoe Donner, ranging in price from $334,000 to $1,689,000, which represents less than a 5 month inventory. Loan interest rates are still historically low, so whether it’s Buyers looking for their dream vacation homes, or possibly even Sellers who may wish to upsize or downsize, we anticipate this spring/summer season will be RED HOT.

Tahoe Donner Single Family Home Sales 1st quarter 2014 vs. 1st quarter 2015

1st quarter 2014 1st quarter 2015

Source: Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS) as of April 6, 2015.

$0–$499,999

$0–$499,999

$750,000–$999,999

$750,000–$999,999

$500,000–$749,999

$500,000–$749,999

$1,000,000 and higher


11 Sold Listings $384,227Average Price80 Average Days On Market

11 Sold Listings $410,545 Average Price79 Average Days On Market



16 Sold Listings$633,781 Average Price73 Average Days On Market

17 Sold Listings$599,758 Average Price68 Average Days On Market

0 Sold Listingsn/a Average Pricen/a Average Days On Market

2 Sold Listings$1,525,000 Average Price186 Average Days On Market


$750,000–$999,999

$750,000–$999,999

$0–$499,999

$500,000–$749,999

$0–$499,999

$500,000–$749,999

33%

41%27%

27%

49%

5%18%

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