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bears & wildlife BEAR EMERGENCIES BEAR League (530) 525-7297 (24 hours) | savebears.org A bear walking nearby or through your yard is not an emergency unless it is trying to enter your home or car.

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THE BEAUTY AND FURY OF NATURE FROM THE PUBLISHER

I couldn’t have planned it if I tried, but the story of nature’s beauty and fury is what enfolds in this edition of Tahoe Weekly. Tim Hauserman and I had been planning to do a story on the work of Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, or TINS, for some time (since last December actually), but as I finalized the editorial budget for this edition the Caldor Fire was advancing across parts of the southern end of the Tahoe Basin and threatening Heavenly Ski Resort. Art Director Alyssa Ganong and I were discussing possible covers for this edition to highlight our natural world and wildlife that would epitomize the work being done by TINS and the critical need to protect nature as the fires continued to rage. That’s when photographer Sterling Frese emailed us the image that ended up on the cover for this edition. The image is beautiful, but it also serves as a warning as the lone deer enjoys a dip in the waters of Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City surrounded by choking smoke and the impending danger of wildfires. This image reflects what we are all experiencing today in the West. Protecting nature and the natural world, as Tim writes about in his story on TINS “Stewards of Tahoe’s natural world,” is at the heart of what the nonprofit does through its outreach, guided nature hikes, kids’ camps, talks and as serving as experts on local flora and fauna. I, too, have reached out to Will Richardson several times through the years to help us identify a plant or animal or to verify the proper name of a bird. As for the fury, it’s upended a large portion of our Tahoe community as tens of thousands of locals remain evacuated from the South Shore and the Kirkwood area. Businesses have shuttered throughout the North Shore and Truckee, as well, impacted by wildfire danger, choking smoke and staff evacuated to other areas.

INJURED ANIMALS

In response, I beefed up our Preparing for Wildfire coverage in this edition to now include a Family Communication Plan that FEMA recommends everyone keep in paper format in a Go Bag and posted at home along with an Evacuation Sign on our back cover that you can tear out and use in case of an emergency to alert your neighbors and rescue personnel of your status.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center, South Shore (530) 577-2273 | ltwc.org The Wildlife Shelter, North Shore (866) 307-4216

You’ll also find information on creating a 2-week Disaster Survival Kit and First Aid kit, how to help fire victims, signing up for Emergency Alerts and where to find Emergency Preparedness Guides and Evacuation Routes.

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NATURAL HISTORY CENTER In our feature on TINS, Richardson talks of his goal to create a natural history-oriented visitor center, and I concur that we desperately need one that covers not only our flora and fauna, but also our relationship with nature and our responsibility to be stewards of it. That should include responsible forest management, protecting the clarity of Lake Tahoe, preserving our air quality and reducing our impacts on wildlife and waterways. A center like this could educate our youth, inform our visitors and help preserve our beloved community so that future generations would never have to experience something like this. Our visitor authorities, localities and nonprofits should work together to help this vision become a reality.

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on the cover A mule deer takes a dip into Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City surrounded by choking smoke on Sept. 1 as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in areas in the southern part of the Tahoe Basin and near Kirkwood. Use our Preparing for Wildfire Series in this edition and throughout September filled with helpful information in the event of a wildfire. Find the full series at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Photography by Sterling Frese, @fresesterling

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LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’

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West Shore

Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side. TART

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South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. South Tahoe

Fannette Island

Emerald Bay

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.) TART/South Tahoe

Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe

West Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (summer tours), see boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp

Olympic Valley

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org See lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

Tallac Historic Site

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. South Tahoe South Lake Tahoe

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. South Tahoe

Thunderbird Lodge

East Shore

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org The former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown. TART

Vikingsholm Castle

Tahoe City

Truckee River | FLOW AT FARAD 193 (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia. TART

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour map. South Tahoe

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Tahoe Science Center

Open by advance ticket (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org NAKOMAFEATHER University of California, Davis, science eduRIVER PARK FEATHER cation center at Sierra NevadaRIVER College. Exhibits PARK include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum

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Open by appt. truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. TART

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VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591

Truckee

Sat. & Sun. & by appt. Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history. TART

Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Open by appt. | (530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

TRANSIT North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

Emerald Bay

Parking fee | (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (May 29-Sept. 30), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House. TART/South Tahoe

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. (summer tours). TART

MUSEUMS Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. TART

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Truckee

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

OPENS JUNE 18 (775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

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visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of hwys 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and 64 acres at Hwys 89 & 28. TART

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Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.

Shoreline: 72 miles (116 km)

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he Tahoe Institute for Natural Science has brought Tahoe’s fascinating natural history and science to more than 12,000 people in hundreds of informative talks and presentations over the last 11 years. TINS, as they are known as, provides important scientific research, as well as natural science curriculum and instruction to students throughout the region. And there is plenty of good stuff for adults from festivals, events and hundreds of guided nature outings.

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that understands and cares about our natural resources. We do that through public education.” –Will Richardson TINS is also “widely recognized as the go-to source for esoteric natural history information by both the public and local agencies alike,” said Will Richardson, TINS executive director. “You wouldn’t believe the breadth of topics of phone calls and email inquiries we get. That’s what we’re here for. We want to be that resource.” And they do all of these programs with a staff of just three dedicated, busy people. TINS expert naturalists take people bird watching, provide geology presentations, lead star-gazing expeditions and conduct wildflower walks. “The easiest thing to do is check out our calendar and see what is available,” said Richardson. The chance is good there will something you can get involved with that will be interesting to you. For those who have always found birds fascinating, but don’t know their names or which ones make what sounds, a walk with a TINS naturalist will open up a whole new world. TINS also involves the public in citizen science, where individuals can do their part to further our scientific understanding of the region. There are butterfly counts, annual bird counts and the midJanuary Bald Eagle count, which attempts to figure out how many eagles are in the Tahoe Basin. Recently they had a weekend dedicated to counting and identifying damsel flies and dragonflies. “We discovered a dragonfly not seen in the area since 1914,” said Richardson. I’ve been on several bird-watching 6

LEFT: Will Richardson talking to kids about birds;

hikes with Richardson and Sarah Hockensmith, TINS outreach director, and was astounded at their level of knowledge about birds. I love Tahoe’s birds, but can identify them only by sight. The TINS folks can hear some little tweet in the trees and quickly say, “Oh that’s a yellow ‘thingamajig.’” (Perhaps, I should have been listening better). They helped me to understand how by paying attention we can discover a lot more about what is going on in the trees. I also spent an extremely cold morning with Richardson on the island in Lake Forest counting bald eagles, which was where I learned it takes both patience and lots of warm clothes to be a scientific researcher. “Our overarching, ultimate goal is to create and cultivate a community that understands and cares about our natural resources. We do that through public education.” said Richardson. This is especially important these days when increases in visitation has unfortunately also meant more litter, degrada-

tion of our trails and other negative impacts on the natural resources. Stewardship of our local resources has become a rallying cry for the Lake Tahoe community. TINS is helping to provide sorely lacking stewardship skills to the public. One of the interesting ways you will see Richardson providing natural resource education is on a number of Tahoeoriented Facebook groups. Richardson knows his science and he is often the guy to pop in with the answer to the “What is this bird?” question. Often when the rest of the commenters are stumped, someone will tag Richardson and, voilà, he comes up with the correct answer every time.

DREAMS OF A NATURAL HISTORY CENTER Someday TINS hopes to create a natural history-oriented visitor center. “There are 25 million visitors to Lake Tahoe each year and every single one of them is looking for some sort of natural history experience,” said Richardson.

RIGHT: TINS annual Bald Eagle count.

“We don’t have a central clearing house of information that can serve that demand. Any national park will have a visitor center you can pop into and get grounded. Especially for kids, it’s critically important that they understand the resources and can make good decisions, to be good stewards.” Richardson feels there is a huge demand for such a facility; it could serve a lot of people and be an anchor for the community similar to how Monterey Bay Aquarium serves the city of Monterey. A visitor center would also fill a critical void for visitors as a great place to go on a rainy, or smoky, day. In the meantime, with visions of a visitor center dancing in their heads, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science provides a valuable service: educating the Tahoe community and visitors on the natural history of this amazing part of the Sierra Nevada. | tinsweb.org 

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5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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KINGS BEACH

drone show, live music in kings beach

North Tahoe Business Association is hosting a community celebration on Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Music on the Beach, Lights in the Sky! The event at Kings Beach State Recreation Area will feature live music from The Blues Monsters, followed by a custom drone light show over the lake by Pinnacle Festivals. There will be beer from Alibi Ale Works and wine from Truckee River Winery, in addition to soda and juice. Local food vendors will have food for purchase including Tahoe Empanadas, Tacos Herrera, CA Gold Kettle Corn and Little Truckee Ice Creamery. No outside alcohol or pets are permitted. | northtahoebusiness.org

COON STREET DOG BEACH

KINGS BEACH STATE REC AREA

Kings Beach

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Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

CLOSES AUG. 19 FOR SEASON.

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

SANDY BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

Events may be subject to cancellation due to smoke & fire danger. Check conditions before visiting.

eve nts Blue Crew Cleanup Days Area venues | Kings Beach | Sept. 8 9 a.m. Free | docs.google.com

Outdoor RUFF (TR) Truckee Library | Truckee | Sept. 8, 15

4-5 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

Litter League Clean Up Days Donner Memorial State Park Truckee | Sept. 10

9-11 a.m. | sierrastateparks.org

Yuba River Cleanup Area venues | Tahoe City | Sept. 11-15 Free | yubariver.org

Mountain Minds Monday Online | Truckee | Sept. 13

5-7 p.m. $5 | chamber.truckee.com

River Talks Virtual | Truckee | Sept. 14

4:30-5 p.m. Free | 530.550.8760 x5, truckeeriverwc.org

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Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City Lake Forest Rd, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

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South of Tahoe City

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Grove Street

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2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK Courtesy Olympic Valley Fire Protection District

olympic valley, alpine evacuation drill A virtual evacuation drill for Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows will be held on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. While the primary plans for wildfire Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows call for complete evacuation using Highway 89, this virtual drill will simulate the limited scenario of a wildfire closing Highway 89 in both directions. In such a scenario, existing fire plans employ the ski resort parking lots as Areas of Refuge. Simulated evacuation orders will be sent through Nixle and Nextdoor at 3:55 p.m. That will be the signal to log into the meeting. Do not go to the ski area parking lots. Sign up for Placer Alert at placer.ca.gov, which will be used in the case of an actual emergency. There will also be presentations from local rescue officials and from Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows on the upcoming ski season. | Sign in bit.ly/38AZfXZ. Call in (213) 279-1097. Conference ID: 309 921 328#

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Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

4 miles south of Tahoe City

Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma

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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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e are living in the midst of a nightmare as the Caldor Fire entered the Tahoe Basin on Aug. 30 advancing toward evacuated areas around South Shore, Kirkwood and Hope Valley and possibly beyond. In our Preparing for a Wildfire series, we’ve run articles on making a Go Bag for each member of your family and how to prepare to evacuate with our Wildfire Evacuation Checklist. But you also need to prepare for the possibility of a long-term disaster with an athome survival kit. Once you can return to your home after an evacuation or after a disaster, you’ll need food and supplies on hand as power, water and gas may be out for extended periods of time and there may be limited resources, like food, available. You should also keep a kit prepared for winter disasters. Courtesy FEMA

–Katherine E. Hill

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BASIC SUPPLIES • Water. 1 gallon per person, per day, 2-week supply. Include water for pets. • Food. 2-week supply of nonperishable, easy-to-prepare items. • Manual can opener if using canned items. • Portable gas stove with extra canisters • Flashlight • Battery-powered, solar or handcranked radio

• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) • Cell phone with chargers, including a solar or battery-operated charger • Family & emergency contact information (paper copy) • Emergency blankets or sleeping bags • Paper maps of the area • Games & activities for children

• Extra batteries

• Pet supplies with 2 weeks of food

• First aid kit

• Two-way radios

• Know CPR. Take a class, if needed. Visit redcross.org.

• Extra set of car & house keys

• Medications & medical supplies. 2-week supply including hearing aid batteries, glasses, syringes, etc.

• Face masks

• Whistle • Matches in a waterproof container

• Baby supplies. Bottles and 2-week supply of formula, baby food, diapers, etc.

• Rain gear

• Multi-purpose tool

• Plastic sheeting

• 5 antiseptic wipe packets

• Duct tape

• 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)

• Scissors

• 1 emergency blanket

• Household liquid bleach

• 1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve)

• Fire extinguisher (know how to use it) • Disposable paper plates, cups & utensils (biodegradable preferred) • Moist towelettes, garbage bags & plastic ties for personal sanitation

• 1 instant cold compress • 2 pair of nonlatex gloves (size to fit adults) • 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets

• Non-sparking wrench & pliers for turning off utilities

• 1 3 in. gauze roll (roller) bandage

• Locate all utilities shut offs in advance and know how to turn them off

• 5 3 in. x 3 in. sterile gauze pads

MAKE A FIRST AID KIT (For a family of 4)

• Required medications & medical supplies for family members

• 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide) • 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches) • Oral thermometer (non-mercury/nonglass) • 2 triangular bandages • Tweezers • Emergency First Aid guide (paper)

• Towels

• 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)

• Work gloves

• 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)

• Sanitation & personal hygiene items

• Tools & supplies for securing your home

• 1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)

• Extra cash

• Extra clothing, hat & sturdy shoes

• 5 antibiotic ointment packets

Check the kit regularly & replace expired items. Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night. 

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aving a paper copy of important phone numbers and household information in the case of an evacuation or during extended disasters is invaluable. Electricity, internet and cell phones may be unusable for extended periods of time during disasters, so prepare a Family Emergency Communication list to keep in your Go

Bag and to post at home. Save the fillable Family Emergency Communication Plan on the next page or download it from TheTahoeWeekly.com or issuu.com/ TheTahoeWeekly Download more information on creating a Family Emergency Community Plan at ready.gov.  –Katherine E. Hill

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ater purveyors around Lake Tahoe are reporting an alarming trend of residents leaving irrigation, garden hoses and sprinklers on roofs actively running when they evacuate their homes. Not only is this not helpful in protecting homes from wildfire, but it can be detrimental for firefighters who rely on a water supply with adequate water flow to fight fire in extremely dangerous conditions, according to a press release from North Tahoe Fire Protection District. As a result, Lake Tahoe utility districts and water purveyors are experiencing a huge draw-down in water supplies and wells are pumping at maximum capacity throughout the area, even in evacuated areas that should be empty of residents. This can leave tanks dangerously low when firefighters need fast access to water from

fire hydrants to protect homes. Residents are also calling fire districts to ask if they should spray down roofs and vegetation before evacuating. This is not effective, as the roof will dry quickly, as will the vegetation, which doesn’t protect the home itself. Wide-scale activation of sprinklers and garden hoses dramatically reduces water pressure in the entire region. Evacuation preparedness efforts are better spent on removing combustible material away from homes. | Resources tahoelivingwithfire.com 

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hese are challenging times for those being impacted by the wildfires burning around California and directly impacts the residents of the Tahoe Sierra. If you need help or want to help those in need, here’s some of the resources available to provide services and to accept donations.

AlertWildfire Camera Network Donations needed to support this network. | tahoeprosperity.org

Almanor Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund Aiding those impacted by the Dixie Fire. | almanorfoundation.com

American Red Cross The American Red Cross is staffing evacuation centers and providing support to victims of wildfires. Check the website for current evacuation areas. | redcross.org

California Fire Foundation Victim assistance provided and donations needed. | cafirefoundation.org

California Office of Emergency Services State resources for housing assistance and other needs. | wildfirerecovery.caloes. ca.gov

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share a homewood memory This season will mark 60 years of skiing and riding at Homewood Mountain Resort and to celebrate, the resort is putting together a project that will highlight the people, events and memories that made Homewood the place it is today. The resort is asking for the public to share favorite photos and memories from the 1960s and 1970s through its website. | skihomewood.com

The El Dorado County Community Foundation set up a Caldor Fire Fund. All donations go to families and individuals impacted by the fire. | eldoradocf.org

Food Bank of Northern Nevada The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is offering food assistance for Caldor Fire evacuees. Donations are also needed. | give.fbnn.org

Hands 4 Hope Collecting monetary and supply donations for the Caldor Fire Victims. | hands4hopeyouth.org/caldorfire

Hunger Relief Boxes Apply through Tahoe Food Hub at tahoefoodhub.org or make a donation to support its efforts at tahoefoodhub. networkforgood.com.

Lake Valley Firefighter’s Community Relief Fund To support the immediate needs and efforts of Lake Valley Fire crews and other agencies. | bit.ly/3mX52iY

Placer Food Bank The Placer Food Bank is providing emergency food response/distribution to those impacted by the River and Caldor Fires. | donate.placerfoodbank.org

Philanthropy California Provides state-wide information for victims of wildfires. | philanthropyca.org

Sierra Community House | Provides food assistance and other family needs. | sierracommunityhouse.org

Social Services California resources for assistance and services. | cdss.ca.gov/disaster-help-center

South Lake Tahoe Evacuation Resources Resources for lodging, transportation, pet services and more through City of South Lake Tahoe. | cityofslt.us/ evacuationresources

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless Works with the homeless and vulnerable residents. | tahoehomeless.org

Tahoe/Truckee Emergency Response Fund Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation relief fund. | ttcf.net

Tamarack Fire Assistance Applications now open for assistance at alpinecounty.com/give, (530) 694-2475 or stop by the Chamber of Commerce in Markleeville for a paper copy. Donations to the fund may be made at bit.ly/3zKAWmf

PET NEEDS El Dorado County Animal Services is taking evacuated animals and donations can be made to the Pet Aid Fund. | edcgov.us Contact your local shelter to find out about donating food, crates, blankets and other supplies for displaced pets. Many people have to temporarily drop their pets at shelters and are unable to leave food or supplies. | petnetwork.org, hstt.org, nevadahumanesociety.org  –Katherine E. Hill

September 8-14, 2021 HISTORY

Who owns the water from Lake Tahoe & Truckee River?

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resident Theodore Roosevelt wanted to see quick action on the new federal irrigation bill. Prior to 1902, private landowners perfected water rights to the Truckee and Carson rivers in accordance with Nevada law (“perfected” meaning that permitted water satisfied the Beneficial Use requirement as described in Part IV of the series).

Pyramid Lake is enclosed within the Paiute Tribe’s reservation. | Mark McLaughlin Dedication of Derby Dam, circa 1905. | Courtesy California Dept. of Water Resources

“The Conservation Commission, therefore, recommends as strongly as it can, that this State bring suit, before the Supreme Court of the United States, against the State of Nevada to have the waters of Lake Tahoe equitably apportioned to and between the two states.” –California Conservation Commission Senior officials from the U.S. Reclamation Service visited Reno and Carson City where they promised that generous government funds would be forth coming for the financially depressed Silver State, but there was a catch. To get the money Nevada’s government had to enact a statute that subordinated the State Water Engineer’s Office to the new federal agency. The full-court press worked and in 1903 Nevada passed the requested measure that relinquished power to control water rights in the state, including its problematic claims at Lake Tahoe and in the Truckee River and Carson River watersheds. The Bureau of Reclamation’s strong hand and bold plans concerning the appropriation of Lake Tahoe water and other California hydrological resources for aggressive agricultural expansion in Nevada (the driest state in the nation) enraged California’s residents and politicians. The government agency understood its controversial and delicate position. Its first annual report stated: “The situation in Nevada is further complicated by the fact that much of its water supply comes from the State line on the west. Thus, to utilize the spring floods it will be necessary to construct reservoirs in California and take the waters out upon lands in Nevada.” Under the auspices of the TruckeeCarson Irrigation Project, modern dams and reservoirs on the Truckee River system were developed at Donner Lake, as well as at Independence and Webber lakes. Dams were also proposed near Henness Pass, Dog Valley and even one for Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley — but these were never built. Constructed primarily for flood protection, Boca, Prosser and Stampede reservoirs would come later. On the Carson River, Long Valley and Hope Valley were targeted. Starting in 1909 the original

plank outlet dam built at Tahoe City by the Donner Lumber and Boom Company was removed and replaced by a concrete slab and buttress structure similar to the dam there today. The current dam can store up to 6 feet 1 inch of water in the Tahoe Basin, about 750,000 acre feet, the most of any reservoir within the Truckee River drainage. In 1913, construction of the concrete Tahoe Dam was completed and in litigation known as the U.S. v. Orr Water Ditch, the federal government claimed a diversion of 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for the Newlands Project and a small pass-through amount of 500 cfs for the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Lakefront owners at Tahoe again protested that excessively high storage levels behind the dam were impacting property values and business (resorts) interests. To increase their political clout, a group of prominent landowners created Lake Tahoe Protection Association to preserve the lake’s beauty and ecology, while simultaneously securing their vested interests. The California Conservation Commission also voiced concern: “The waters of Lake Tahoe are too valuable an asset, from every point of view, to permit them to be diverted, without established limit, into any other state. For, if they are to be so diverted, it will be difficult, if not impossible for California to recover her proper share of them. The Conservation Commission, therefore, recommends as strongly as it can,

that this State bring suit, before the Supreme Court of the United States, against the State of Nevada to have the waters of Lake Tahoe equitably apportioned to and between the two states.” The bold statement was the opening salvo in California’s legal attempts to keep Lake Tahoe water rights within the state. Court battles between California, Nevada and the Bureau of Reclamation, along with other entities, had commenced and would last for decades, but by then substantial work on the Truckee-Carson Irrigation Project had been underway for 10 years. The elaborate undertaking, dubbed the Newland’s Reclamation Project, would provide Sierra water to four western Nevada counties: Washoe, Churchill, Storey and Lyon. The key mechanism to this historic and complex water transport system was an unlined ditch to siphon water from Truckee River via Derby Diversion Dam — built 20 miles downstream of Reno — and transfer it 32 miles south to the Carson River. Completed in 1905, the Truckee Canal was constructed using primitive wooden plows pulled by horse and mule. This exceedingly porous berm and trench conveyance still transports highquality drinking and irrigation water from Truckee River to the far distant lower Carson River basin. Ironically, one of the principal commodities produced in the desert by this redirected water is dehy-

drated milk products, most of which is exported to Asia and China. The Newlands’ Project transformed the Lahontan Valley — one of the driest parts of the country that receives about 4 inches of annual precipitation — into productive farmland. In litigation known as the U.S. v. Orr Water Ditch that was based on an 1859 prior appropriation right in Nevada, the federal government claimed a diversion of 10,000 cfs from Truckee River at the Derby Dam and a pass-through amount of 500 cfs for the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Paiutes were trying to exist by commercially harvesting fish from their reservation downstream at the terminus of Truckee River. In 1915, a federal court awarded the Bureau of Reclamation an easement to operate the Tahoe Dam along with the responsibility to meet downstream flow rates. But this informally named Truckee River General Electric Decree did not resolve anxiety by lakefront owners at Lake Tahoe and other water-right holders. There were many concerns regarding this massive shell game being played with California’s water, but the federal reclamation agency assured everyone that there was plenty for all users on the Truckee River system. Unfortunately, the engineers overestimated the reliability of the Truckee River water supply. Contractual obligations for water were predicated on anomalous values derived from early years of the 20th Century that were wetter than average. The Newlands Project was designed during a period of above-average precipitation, water metrics that were not matched or even approached during the droughtstricken 1920s and 30s. The challenge of delivering promised water was exacerbated by political pressure to keep expanding the irrigated acreage served by the project. Erratic periods of precipitation and river flow, combined with limited upstream storage, failed to accommodate the demand. Angry farmers in Nevada who had been lured to the project rebelled over water

Read the first four parts in the series at TheTahoeWeekly.com shortages during the growing season that threatened their livelihood. And it wasn’t just farmers. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, which saw their historic water supply hijacked by newcomers, viewed it as an existential peril. Stay tuned for the conclusion of the series in the next edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com.

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The Sun in our own sign or in our first House, when our Ascendant is Virgo marks a time of new beginnings. Synchronistic events manifest as outer circumstances have the effect of making these appear random and subject to coincidental events. Positively, you are in the mood to push forward and this includes leaps of faith combined with a steep learning curve.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

The time period leading up to the Sun entering our sign, which for you begins on or about September 22 each year, is generally a time when you yearn to retreat. Yet, it can also prove to be a busy time behind the scenes and not very restful. This is likely to be true this year but also includes a more assertive expression of your thoughts and feelings.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Some rather intense exchanges on relationship fronts are underway. This includes a personal transformation of some kind.Pretty much every aspect of your personal life is being impacted such as your home, family and lifestyle in general. It is also probably affecting your social and professional life, as well.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

As the late summer shift unfolds, you remain eager to make improvements and refinements. The focus may prove more social and relational than material, especially towards next weekend. This is especially true with Venus entering Scorpio lending to a deepening of your resolve to fulfill your passions.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

While the completion process of current projects will take on extra emphasis, your focus will also shift to your relationship life. You yearn to engage and to be engaged. This will include strategic planning regarding your best approach. You recognize the need to concentrate for the sake of expansion.

You are in a rebellious mood. Assertions of your sense of individuality may come across as aggressive to some. There may be counter attacks to contend with, as well. At worst, you feel confused and may silently wonder and worry if you are as certain about your position as you would like to believe. Expect this trend to continue for weeks to come.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Balancing work with play continues. The work side of the deal has been emphasized over the past 2-3 weeks. But the play side has been growing steadily and has been getting you excited about weaving it with travel and adventure. Dealing with the politics may be an issue, but the desire remains strong.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Getting the attention you want and feel you deserve is a central theme. You have and continue to make extra efforts to this end. These may include reaching out to stimulate your social network. Things could shift to a more rebellious posture over the coming week, which will extend through most of October. Aim to be more informed and aware.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

You want to be seen, heard and heeded. You are making even more efforts to pay closer attention to the details of the bigger picture than usual. Coming to a realistic assessment of matters feels extra important. This may require new tools, techniques and methods as well as new information sources. You are determined to increase your power going forward.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Creating beauty close to home is a strong theme these days. To this end, you may want to really get into the corners. In the deeper end, you are steadily undergoing deep changes all year, which is a metaphoric process. Meanwhile, the urge to get away has been strong, as well. You yearn for adventure.

Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

Many thoughts are vying for your attention. Positively, new ideas are coming in for your consideration. Due to a growing ambition to increase your income, these may be received as opportunities. The urge to expand your scope of outreach is part of this plot but doing so does require commitment and a willingness to ‘pay your dues.’

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f you’ve ever been to Burning Man, you might have spotted a whimsical bike reminiscent of a bygone era rolling across the desert at sunset with two silhouettes seated high. The artist pedaling the 7-foot bike through the alkaline dust was Randy Gates. Randy Gates is a maker, artist and music mixer. He is also a fire captain and paramedic for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. As an artist, Gates not only works with metal, but he also works with wood. He has created several metal sculptures.

“ I would say I’ve been a maker pretty much my whole life. I dabbled

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From the Spanish priests who founded the first mission to the ill-fated Donner Party, “The Big Book of California Ghost Stories” explores the most famous ghost stories from California’s past dating back to the 18th Century. The book features several stories from Tahoe and Truckee. Janice Oberding is a Reno-based author who also conducts annual ghost-hunting classes for Truckee Meadows Community College’s Paranormal Series and has worked with a number of TV shows on the History and Travel channels. She is also the author of “Haunted Nevada.” | rowman.com

t h e art s Fall in Tahoe Members Exhibit North Tahoe Arts Tahoe City | Sept. 9-Oct. 7

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Walk with Obi & Wade: In the Footsteps of Muir & Roosevelt Virtual | Tahoe City | Sept. 9

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Book + Brews Donner Creek Brewing | Truckee | Sept. 14 4-6 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Saturday Public Tours Truckee Roundhouse | Sept. 11-Oct. 30 1 p.m. | truckeeroundhouse.org

in photography and sold some of my art in an art gallery. I didn’t start

TOP: Dreamcycle and Whimcycles on the playa

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and Industrial hanging lamp. | Courtesy Randy Gates; Randy Gates. | Courtesy Ben Lazar

with Dreamcycle.” –Randy Gates He attributes much of the inspiration for his art to Burning Man, which he attends regularly (Burning Man was cancelled again this year due to the pandemic). His first significant art project was Dreamcycle, a human-powered bicycle. “Dreamcycle was my first metal-art project ever. It is a combination of Penny Farthing meets Dr. Seuss. I’d never worked with metal before and it was a super intimidating medium for me,” says Gates, who was inspired by his friendship with artist Fred Besch. Gates adds that he has had magical experiences with Besch on the playa. Besch has built several art cars for Burning Man and his metal bike art is displayed in downtown Truckee. “I would say I’ve been a maker pretty much my whole life. I dabbled in photography and sold some of my art in an art gallery. I didn’t start calling myself an artist until after my experience with Dreamcycle,” he says. As his art evolved, he created the Whimcyle project, a pair of electric bikes similar to Dreamcycle. They are smaller versions for single riders. Fire is a running theme in Gate’s life. He works with fire. He creates with fire. He welds with fire. He is drawn to watching how fire moves. It seems only natural that incorporating the fire element into his craft makes his creations beautiful works of art.

“Metal seems to be the most conducive to my art. It can withstand fire and survive. But when wood is incorporated with fire, it burns,” says Gates. He speaks of the magic of the wood art pieces created at Burning Man that are erected and then burned, totally consumed by fire. Gates is a member of Truckee Roundhouse, a maker space where he creates much of his art. He also teaches CPR and first aid to the staff at the maker space. “I feel like the Roundhouse is a cornerstone of creativity for Truckee and Tahoe in general,” says Gates. As Gates evolves, not only as a person but as an artist, he explores different art mediums, mainly working with wood and metal. He has beautiful handmade wood frames that display his photography displayed on the walls of his home. His metal lamp sculpture is suspended with heavy metal chains that hang from the high vaulted ceilings of his house. His art tends to wield an industrial edge. One of his most recent sculptures is of two intertwined hearts. He has created two versions that are displayed in his yard. One version of his heart sculpture utilizes fire in the center of the piece and the other version uses LED lights. Gates’ art consists of both big and small projects. A metal key chain etched with a Tahoe silhouette surrounded by a heart symbolizes his love and passion for

his home and his community. He burned wooden coasters with an etching of Tahoe, hearts and different symbols that hold special meaning to him. Many of these smaller pieces end up in the hands of his friends and people in the community. Gates is generous, kind, passionate and positive. It springs forth with his love of sharing. “I really enjoy gifting. I never realized how much until I’d gone to Burning Man and experienced that,” he says. “Gifting creates a connection with another human. You give them something thoughtful that you made with creativity and love involved and give it with no expectation of any exchange or barter. I like extending that into my personal life.” Read more about local art created for Burning Man

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Mixing music is another art form that Gates is passionate about. Bringing people together to dance brings him enormous joy. Gates acknowledges how difficult the past year and a half has been for many people and he has seen it firsthand in his work life. He employs a number of tools to help with stress. He attributes much of his positive and calm nature to the practices he embraces in his life, which include plenty of exercise, sleep, meditation and eating healthy. This helps ground him and keep him centered. His art is part of this practice. | dreamcycle2014@gmail.com  15

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Sept. 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Tahoe City Community Center | Tahoe City SEPTEMBER 9 | THURSDAY

here are some moments in history when time seems to stand still. The human spirit coalesces. A current takes hold and sweeps us into a community more expansive than ourselves. These are times when individual people come together to create something so special it will never be forgotten. In American music, there are periods we remember: Harlem jazz in the 1920s, Greenwich Village folk music and Detroit’s Motown of the 60s. By the late 60s, something equally magical was happening in Southern California. Tucked in the mountains north of Hollywood, Laurel Canyon was a bastion for free-thinking, genre-bending musicians of the day, where talented artists hung out in shady backyards sharing songs and writing the popular, heartfelt music of the times. When Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) board member and longtime community activist Judy Friedman watched a 2018 rockumentary about this West Coast epoch, “Echo in the Canyon,” she was reminded of just how inspiring that time and place really was. So, Friedman asked Ben Martin, the director of Tahoe Truckee School of Music, if he could organize a concert around a Laurel Canyon theme as a benefit for his program. The fundraiser concert, “Return to Laurel Canyon,” will be held on Sept. 12, at the former Tahoe Maritime Museum now owned by the TCPUD. Now being called Tahoe City Community Center, the property has a large outdoor space where the concert will take place. “She’s been a champion for Tahoe City itself, for the community,” says Martin of Friedman. “The whole idea is we’re playing music by artists who lived in Laurel Canyon in the late 60s. That was a such a magical place in time and we just wanted to keep that spirit alive.” All proceeds will go to the nonprofit music school. Founded in 2009, the program has locations in Truckee and Tahoe City where they offer lessons and free instrument rentals. Scholarships are available for families in need. Find more local music

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The concert kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with local student group Kai & The Monsters. “They started in elementary school and now they’re in high school,” says Martin. “They just keep getting better and better. It’s been fun watching them grow up together. They sound great. It’s gonna be hard to go on after them.” 16

The Sugar Pines

Peter DeMattei Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Tahoe Vista, 5:30 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m. Karaoke The Grid, Kings Beach, 10 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 10 | FRIDAY Music on the Beach, Lights in the Sky Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Kings Beach, 5:30-9 p.m. Summer Concert Series: Penny & Dude The Peak, Graeagle, 6-9 p.m. Live Music Moe’s Original BBQ, Tahoe City, 7 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 11 | SATURDAY

“ The whole idea is we’re playing music by artists who lived in Laurel Canyon in the late 60s. That was a such a magical place in time and we just wanted to keep that spirit alive.” –Ben Martin

At 1 p.m., The Sugar Pines house band will take the stage. Featuring Brian Silverman on keyboards, Steve Kershisnik on drums, Evan Laboissonniere on bass and David Diamond (founding member of American new wave band Berlin) on rhythm guitar, the group represents some of the purest musical talent in the region. A variety of lead vocalists will take the stage to perform songs by Bob Dylan, The Byrds, The Mama & The Papas, The Doors, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Arlo Guthrie, The Eagles, Dusty Springfield, The Monkees, Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The lineup of local singers includes Jordan Breslow, Emily Quinn, Jonathan Hennion, Joy Wrigley, Trina Gold, Alex Boyd and Tim High. In addition, Matt Axton, son of legendary songwriter Hoyt Axton, will perform two songs written by his father: “Joy to the World” and “Never Been to Spain.”

“That era is known for writing songs about how you really feel,” says Martin. “I think it’s very genuine. It was not contrived. I think they were expressing themselves and the sentiment of the times. It was before the music got so commercialized. It was just a key period when things were changing. Musicians these days are probably technically more proficient, but I feel like the songwriting then was spectacular. Those musicians — they hung out together, fed off each other and inspired each other.” Low-back chairs and coolers are welcome at the event. Online tickets are $25 for general admission, $10 for ages 12 and younger. | tahoemusic.net  Sean McAlindin is a writer and musician living in Truckee, who loves a secret powder stash just as much as a good jam. You can reach him at entertainment@tahoethisweek.com. Other writings and original music are available at seanmcalindin.com.

Music in the Park Markleeville Park, Markleeville, 5 p.m. Matt & Buddy Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Tahoe Vista, 5:30 p.m. Mike McQuinn The Peak, Graeagle, 6-9 p.m. The Electric | Music in the Meadow The Brewing Lair, Blairsden, 6-9 p.m. Chris Costa Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 12 | SUNDAY Return to Laurel Canyon Tahoe City Community Center, Tahoe City, 1-4 p.m. Rememberance 9/11 Memorial Series Cornerstone Church, Incline Village, 4 p.m. Karaoke The Grid, Kings Beach, 10 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 13 | MONDAY Women’s Singing Group Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-5:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 15 | WEDNESDAY Rememberance 9/11 Memorial Series CVIC Theater, Minden, 7 p.m.

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Incline Village Farmers Market Incline Village Library Incline Village | Sept. 9

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Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach Tahoe City | Sept. 9

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Romano’s Certified Farmers Markets Sierra Valley Farms Beckwourth | Sept. 10

s I peruse the shelves of the supermarket, I note the prices and the increase in the cost of food since the pandemic. As someone who writes about food and cooks for a living, I am a shopper. I generally cook with organic products. I watch as the cost of meat and produce prices are on the rise. I pick up a 1-lb. package of ground lamb, which was $5.99 only a few months ago and is now $9.99. And it seems that the packaging of food is smaller, as well. In addition, items such as bacon, milk, eggs, coffee, strawberries and blueberry prices have all risen in price.

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Blairsden Community Market Blairsden Garden Center Blairsden | Sept. 11

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Young Eagles flights Breakfast EAA Chapter 1073 Truckee | Sept. 12

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Truckee Certified Farmers Market Truckee River Regional Park Truckee | Sept. 14

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Sierra Community House Food Distribution We’re delivering perishable food bags weekly in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe.

Delivery staff and volunteers are following best practices and wearing masks. Please follow social distancing and NOT interact. To sign-up or cancel, e-mail food@sierracommunityhouse.org or call 775-545-4083; Provide full name, address, phone number, birthdate and number of people in the household.

Be budget conscious; choosing meals that are inexpensive is one way to help ease the impacts

The price of meat has risen considerably.

on the pocketbook. When speaking with potential clients, they wonder why it costs so much to have a party catered or meals delivered. The pandemic created shortages in the food chain supply and workforce. In California the drought has played a role in increased prices. Gas prices are on the rise: $5.09 per gallon in Truckee and $4.89 per gallon in Kings Beach (and likely higher by the time this goes to print). All of this has created a perfect storm for higher food prices. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the food Consumer Price Index (CPI) in July 2021 in the West was 4.6 percent higher than it was in July 2020. The food at home CPI increased 4.0 percent and the food away from home CPI (eating at a restaurant) rose 5.3 percent in the same time frame for the West. Be budget conscious; choosing meals that are inexpensive is one way to help ease the impacts on the pocketbook. Cooking from scratch is another one way to save money. Eating healthy is important and choosing organic products whenever possible is my suggestion. Organic is a bit more expensive but it’s possible to find organic products at a good price. Being a savvy shopper is essential. Buying imperfect fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ markets will reduce the price. Some supermarkets and health-food stores have a bin with cheaper produce. Time is a factor and finding the balance between work and cooking is a challenge for many people. Here are some helpful tips when shopping that will help save money. • Plan out meals for the week. • Make a shopping list. • Don’t shop when you are hungry. • Shop the sales.

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• If meats are on sale, stock up and freeze them. • Clip coupons. • Be mindful of the endcap aisles of grocery stores, which don’t always have the best prices. • Cook with the seasons.

MAKE MEALS THAT MATTER One-bowl meals, sheet-pan dinners, soups and stews can be prepared economically. They are filling, healthy and stretch the dollar more. Four to six ounces of protein and lots of vegetables will also reduce the cost of a meal. As we move closer to the fall season, hearty squashes and root vegetables will become more abundant. They are healthy and easy to cook. Beans | I’ve written endlessly on the virtues of Instant Pot. It saves time and is great for one-pot meals, steamed vegetables and can cook dried beans in no time. Beans are good protein and inexpensive. Roasted vegetables | Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Chop up onions, garlic, carrots, parsnips and butternut squash with a touch of olive oil, fresh herbs and salt. Add protein — or don’t — to enjoy a roasted vegetable sheet-pan meal. Roasted chicken with vegetables is also an easy meal and healthy.

Tacos & casseroles | Tortilla casserole with rice, beans, veggies and cheese is delicious and easy on the pocket. Tacos with organic corn tortillas, fish, beef, chicken or beans can be prepared easily. Make a bowl | Ramen bowls with miso soup and lots of vegetables can be made with tofu, meat or fish. Making stew with lesser cuts of organic meat can cut corners. Quinoa bowls are fun to create and quinoa is packed with protein. Add kale, feta cheese, olive oil and spices. Stir Fry | Stir-fried vegetable dishes with rice is another excellent meal that is healthy and easy to make. Pasta is OK | Pasta is not the devil. Eat everything in moderation and enjoy the occasional bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, angel hair pasta with fresh tomato and basil sauce, vegetable lasagna or eggplant parmesan with penne. Remember, buy organic whenever possible. Balance is the key with any diet and important when menu planning. Consider a vegetable-forward menu with some protein and whole grains. On the plate think 50 percent veggies, 25 percent protein and 25 percent whole grains or starches.  Enjoy the tastes of Tahoe

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hen I was a vegetarian living in New York, falafels were a staple of my diet. At a recent dinner party, a guest approached me as I was frying falafels for 25 people. “I am Jewish, and grew up eating falafels,” he said. “This is the best falafel I’ve ever tasted.” Find more from The Seasoned Sage

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I wanted to create a recipe that cuts down on time and simplifies steps using canned chickpeas.

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Falafel with Tahini Sauce From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner, The Seasoned Sage 2 cans organic chickpeas, drained

1 t pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

2 T lemon juice

3-5 cloves garlic, chopped

1½ t baking powder

½ C fresh parsley

1½ C bread crumbs

2 T olive oil

(I use ground pita chips)

2 eggs

1 tomato, diced

2 t ground cumin

1 cucumber, diced

1 t ground coriander

1 C lettuce, chopped

1½ t salt

Pita bread

In a food processor, add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, oil and spices and blend. Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and mix. Add breadcrumbs and mix. If the batter is too wet, add more bread crumbs. Roll into balls and fry in oil or bake in the oven at 350 degrees F. Serve falafels with pita bread, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and tahini sauce.

Easy Tahini Sauce ½ C tahini

1 t kosher salt

1/3 C fresh lemon juice

1 T parsley

2-3 cloves garlic

¼ C ice water

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ONLY PROSECCO CAN BE PROSECCO I know, I have some ‘splaining to do. The word Prosecco originally named not only the grape primarily used in the wine and the brand of the wine, but also the overriding regional designation of the nine provinces therein. Until Prosecco, primarily the various sparkling versions became a thing; this worked just fine. However, when the brand Prosecco became a cash cow, sparkling wine producers in other countries appropriated the name for their wines. Italy cried foul and with European Union intervention, the name became legally protected. Explore more wines with Lou

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Unless you have expertise yourself or the label designates sweetness level, only a wine guru will tell you what it really tastes like. of the blend. Until recently, Chardonnay was a main blending partner, but with the change to allowing Rosé as an accepted type, Pinot Noir is the new darling in the region.

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GLERA REEMERGES The above events led to the need to separate the name of the region and the brand from the grape and that is when the name Glera, used long ago but since discarded, was reinstated. Although there are several other grapes allowed, labelled Prosecco must contain at least 85 percent

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THE METHOD MATTERS Production method is an important component, especially since the majority of Prosecco is sparkling. This method is Charmat where the still wine is placed in a tank for a mass secondary fermentation and then bottled under pressure. Although this is less expensive than the Champagne method, that is not the motivation because the Glera grape is aromatic and delicate and therefore barrel and yeast aging would detract from the character, freshness and charm that is Prosecco’s calling card.

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If you like the mass-produced, bythe-glass offerings, you are going to love the real deal. Superior quality Prosecco, although harder to find, comes at only a slight up-tick in cost. Two easy-to-use search methods are to look for a neck label that reads DOCG, usually from steep limestone terroir, or ask a knowledgeable purveyor. I highly recommend the latter as while DOCG is useful as a quality designation, unless you have expertise yourself or the label designates sweetness level, only a wine guru will tell you what it really tastes like. I know most are already fans, but I hope this deep dive brings another level of bubbly pleasure. Ciao.  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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