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President’s Message State of the association

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Monthly Calendar July events

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General Manager’s Message From Robb Etnyre’s desk

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Beavers!

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Wildfires Are you prepared?

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Eat + Drink = Happy Become a grill master

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Board of Directors Election Results are in!

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Let’s Get Together Summer is here!

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Get Published Tahoe Donner photo contest

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Truckee Thursday Catch the free shuttle

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Cross Country Ski Center Groundbreaking ceremony

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Pace of Play With golf pro, Rob Weizer

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WELCOME

JULY 2014

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Alyson Stetz Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Jenny Kendrick

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

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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 subscription 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.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE In last year’s “State of the Association” speech, I talked about the many accomplishments Tahoe Donner achieved over the past few years, starting with the McGlashan Springs and Euer Valley acquisitions. This year’s list may not be as long, but is certainly no less substantial, in accomplishments that keep the association as a modern and up-todate mountain resort community.

First, we have begun construction on our new Cross Country Ski Center. The demolition of the old building is complete, grading is underway, and we are on track for completion in early January 2015. We have an internationally recognized cross country trail system and now we’ll have a building to match the quality of our trails. It will not only serve the needs of our members, but will attract national and even international events. Thanks to all of our staff, members, and consultants who made this project possible.

Properties within Tahoe Donner comprise the TSSA-1 Special Assessment district, and allowable uses of funds are established by the Town of Truckee each year in advance of the special assessment collected. Members and the board supported the use of TSSA-1 tax dollars this year for the proposed Trout Creek Trail project that will connect Northwoods Boulevard just above Coyote Moon Golf Course to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee, a sensible use of our tax dollars.

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer with completion next year.

The board, along with wide-ranging member support, endorsed Measure R, a quartercent sales tax that equates to 25 cents for every $100 spent. The funds generated from this revenue source — approximately $1 million per year — will be used exclusively for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of trails, and for no other purpose.

Trails are a vital component of our lifestyle here in Truckee and we will all benefit by an enhanced trail system.

Incremental improvements are being made to the Beach Club Marina, including replac-

ing a decrepit and dangerous walkway to the upper lawn area with a new sidewalk and railings. The Marina, which last year was our second most-utilized amenity, also received two upgraded docks, replacing the failing, 14-year-old docks.

Pizza on the Hill, a favorite family venue here in Tahoe Donner, has received kitchen upgrades and an additional pizza oven, which will enhance customer service and reduce wait times for pizzas, along with numerous new menu items.

Due to growing popularity and demand for the game of Bocce within the membership and their guests, the Bocce courts at Northwoods Clubhouse received improvements, repair, and maintenance prior to league play that started in June.

We have seen an increase of younger families with kids buying Tahoe Donner property.

We need to focus on more family activities such as summer camps, Waterpalooza, bingo and trivia nights, BBQs, music nights and more. Additionally, we need to reach out to our second homeowners, who make up 75 percent of our population, to obtain their input and desires on what they want for the association.

Lastly, I would like to congratulate Ron Wulff and Steve Miller who have just been elected to three-year terms on your board of directors. Volunteering on a homeowner association board sounds easy enough, but our directors are called upon to invest a surprisingly large amount of time and energy. The last board year included a number of challenges, which the board met with resolution, determination, and responsibility. We will continue to move forward with our strategic plan and mission statement as our guide.

In closing, I’d like to thank our general manager, Robb Etnyre and his collective staff for the hard work and excellent results realized for Tahoe Donner this year. They are a first-class team that any organization would be proud to have.

TOM JOHNS | BOARD PRESIDENT

FRIDAY, JULY 4

FOR ADDITIONAL JULY EVENTS AND INFORMATION

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Fourth of July parade Support Tahoe Donner, the Town of Truckee, and of course our freedom at this years Fourth of July parade. See page 14.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 doors 5 p.m. | concert 6 p.m.

World Famous Burger Bash Join the warm-up clinic with a certified tennis pro, then test your skills with round robin play, and a BBQ post-play. See page 14.

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE TAHOEDONNER.COM 6 & under: free kids (7-12): $15 adults: $35

add $5 to kids and adult prices day of the event

SATURDAYS, JULY 12 & 26

Get ready for the Neil Diamond experience brought to you by San Francisco’s Super Diamond! Front man Randy Cordeiro, as the Surreal Neil, astonishes audiences with his live interpretation of the "real Neil."

The show takes place on Tahoe Donner’s driving range, on a gentle slope onsite surrounded by giant pines. Bring your own food and drink or purchase from Burger Me or Full Belly Deli. With opening act Angele and the Wildwood Band, this is a summer event not to be missed!

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Family Raft Trip Enjoy a day floating on the Truckee River.

Transportation to Tahoe City included, preregister online. See page 12.

SAT. & SUN., JULY 19 & 20

Waterpalooza Water-themed games, slides, obstacles and more will make for a splash of a day at the first Waterpalooza of 2014. See page 14.

CONCERT SUBJECT TO SELL OUT. ALL EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT ON CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK TAHOEDONNER.COM OR CALL 530-587-9400 FOR UPDATES.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

TUESDAY, JULY 22

Alder Creek Meadow Cleanup

Crawdad Fishing Contest

Join the Trails department and Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club to help clean up the Alder Creek Meadow. See page 10.

Prizes will be awarded for the largest and smallest crawdads, and for those who can catch the most. See page 9.

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK

The extraordinarily low precipitation last winter is an indicator that the threat of wildfire is greater than usual. Tahoe Donner urges each homeowner and guest to use considerable caution this summer due to the recent drought conditions that create high fire danger. Extreme caution should be used when using outdoor fire pits and BBQs this summer! To learn more about what you can do to further prepare your property for defensible space and reduce potential fire hazards see Tahoe Donner’s forestry pages at tahoedonner.com/forestry and CAL Fire’s website ReadyForWildfire.org. Additionally, I encourage each household to review their emergency preparedness and evacuation plan in the event of an actual emergency. The Nevada County and Greater Truckee Area Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation plan provides valuable information and is a great guide. More information, including links to websites with valuable information, can be found on page 22.

Tahoe Donner continues to be dedicated to maintaining the health of the forest within the association’s 7,000-acre boundary while minimizing the threat of forest fires. The association’s forester Bill Houdyschell and his team are nationally regarded as leaders in their field and manage a variety of programs to protect and enhance the health of our forest, which includes 477 acres of reforestation/fuel breaks, 618 acres of fuel reduction zones, and 1,344 acres of common area with approximately two-thirds dedicated to fuel reduction. These programs, along with our homeowner defensible space program, continue to help ensure our community maintains the best practices as a fire-safe mountain community. In addition, our forestry department has already planted 2,940 Jeffrey pine and 1,815 red fir trees in plantations this year alone.

They have also helped homeowners remove green yard waste by chipping over 57 tons of material in the month of May. Does the term stored value mean anything to you while you’re at Tahoe Donner? Did you know you can put money on your Tahoe Donner membership ID cards? You no longer have to carry money or your credit card with you when you visit Tahoe Donner’s amenities. Called stored value, it’s very easy to put value (money) on your card. Just come into Member Services with cash or a credit or debit card and our staff will put the money on your card for you.

To redeem your stored value, simply tell the staff member that you have stored value on your member or guest ID card. Your receipt will display the balance left on the ID card. Additionally, you can check your balance or add value to your card at any time by going into your profile on Shop TD under My Account (click on Stored Value). Remember to always take your ID card with you to use stored value at the amenities.

This will be the fourth summer of this program which continues to receive outstanding reviews and participation. So, don’t worry about carrying your wallet — stored value and your membership ID or guest card is all you need this summer at your personal resort.

Membership ID cards are used within Tahoe Donner and each property is entitled to as many as four member ID cards for qualified individuals. Each property may purchase up to four additional member ID cards for qualifying family members. Your member ID card identi-

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fies you as a member and affords you access to the private and public amenities at the member rate, where applicable. Each property is also entitled to a maximum of two transferable guest cards for use by property owner’s guests to gain access to the private amenities, where guest access fees will apply. Up to four guests may gain access on a single transferable guest card. Upon payment of the annual recreation fee, a member and any other eligible members associated with that membership are granted access to the Beach Club Marina, Northwoods Pool, Trout Creek Recreation Center and the Tennis Center without having to pay the daily entrance fee. The 2014-2015 recreation fee is $245 and is valid from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015; it can be purchased at Member Services in the Northwoods Clubhouse. If you have elected not to purchase the recreation fee, then daily entrance fees will apply to your amenity visits. The entrance fee for the private amenities, including Trout Creek Recreation Center, the Tennis Center and the Beach Club Marina, is $6 for members and $8 for guests. This fee provides access to all these amenities for the entire day. The entrance fee for Northwoods Pool will also be $6 for members and $8 for guests this summer.

Over the course of this next year the association’s board, staff, and committees will be working on several significant projects which will include a number of opportunities for membership input. First, we will be updating our strategic plan. Second, we will be updating our general plan, which serves as our long-term infrastructure (capital) investment plan for improving and/or replacing major facilities. And lastly, we will be developing a master plan for land use as a key future reference document for our capital and recreation development plans over the next 5-10 years.

Be sure to check your Summer Fun Guide to maximize your fun while at your personal resort. You can always find a digital copy online at tahoedonner.com or pick up a copy at any Tahoe Donner amenity or restaurant. Also, look for our weekly activity guide for timely week-toweek offerings. Enjoy summer!

ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER

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Three Candidates ran for two available seats in this year’s election, with Mr. Ron Wulff and Mr. Steve Miller being elected to three-year terms. To follow is a “Quorum Summary” for the 2014 director election: CANDIDATES/VOTES Ron Wulff: 1,017 Dick Gander: 967 Write-in candidates: 8

Steve Miller: 1,041 Total Votes:3,033

QUORUM SUMMARY TYPE OF BALLOT Ballots w/Candidate Votes Quorum Purposes Only Totals Members Eligible to Vote Required Quorum 25%

BALLOTS CAST 1,648 102 1,750 6,340 1,585

OTHER INFORMATION Total Ballots Counted Disqualified Ballots Total Ballots Received

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VOTES CAST 3,033 N/A 3,033

1,750 73 1,823

Truckee Thursdays has begun and Tahoe Donner is providing a free shuttle service to and from the event. Downtown Truckee Thursdays is a great community event with live music, great art, children’s activities, a beer garden and a variety of vendors. The event takes place in downtown Truckee for 11 weeks through August 21 from 5 to 9 p.m.

The complimentary shuttle will leave Trout Creek Recreation Center starting at 4:30 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes, with the last shuttle departing Trout Creek at 9:15 p.m. Shuttles from downtown returning to Trout Creek will begin at 4:45 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes, until 9:30 p.m. We will adhere to this schedule as best as possible, although unforeseen traffic issues may cause delays.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN With recent agency approvals, Tahoe Donner Association commemorated the official start of construction for the new Cross Country Ski Center on June 13 with a groundbreaking ceremony. Staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the long-awaited opportunity for overdue improvements at the new Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center and parking lot, which are designed to improve operational and energy efficiencies, while implementing necessary protections to natural resources.

Representatives from Tahoe Donner Association, including Robb Etnyre, general manager, Tom Johns, president of the board, and Forrest Huisman, director of capital projects, attended the groundbreaking while supporters were invited to participate in the ceremony. Truckee dignitaries, including Truckee Mayor Patrick Flora, were present as well.

“At long last, with years of research, collaboration and planning we are excited to be able to move forward with construction of our new Cross Country Ski Center,” said Johns. “We sincerely appreciate the efforts of those who attended the planning commission hearings, wrote letters of support and helped make this project become a reality.”

The new Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, designed by local firm, Dale Cox Architects, will meet the growing needs of the community. Robert Scarborough is the contractor responsible for construction.

“Today is a celebration of the valuable collaboration, community relationships, and project coordination that has taken place during the last three years of planning. The success of this project is a result of everyone’s continued vision and support,” said Huisman during the celebratory event. “Collectively, we are making history by dreaming

Above: Tahoe Donner Association board members and Robb Etnyre, General Manager.

Right: Tom Johns, president of the board throws the ceremonial first shovel of dirt.

big, developing our collaborative vision, and following through for the shared benefit of the Truckee community.”

Access to 100 percent of our spectacular cross country ski trails will still be available as soon as the weather permits this winter. Temporary structures will be utilized to service operations as necessary until the new building is completed in 2015.

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Junior Sailing Program The Junior Sailing Program is designed for beginner to intermediate sailors, ages 9 - 16. Each threeday session includes three hours of instruction per day with the majority of the time spent on the water. Classes are limited to eight students to ensure plenty of individual attention, so be sure to make your reservations early. Payment must be made at the time of reservation. Space is limited; sign up online or at the Marina. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a refund.

DAYS/DATES: WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY, JULY 2 - AUG. 15 TIME: 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. COST: MEMBERS $125, GUESTS $150

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Windsurfing Clinics Want to learn to windsurf or perhaps improve your skills? This year the Beach Club Marina offers dynamic and in-depth windsurfing clinics. All clinics will be held weather permitting. Space is limited; sign up online at least 24 hours in advance.

DATES: FRIDAYS, JULY 18 AND AUG. 8 TIME: 2 - 3 P.M.; COST: $15

Historical Kayak Tours Explore Donner Lake by kayak. A guide will present information on the history of the lake and interesting facts about the surrounding area and its inhabitants. After an hour on the water, return to the Beach Club Marina where breakfast will be served on the deck. Reservations and prepayment required; tours are weather permitting. Sign up at tahoedonner.com/shop or by calling the Beach Club Marina. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Private tours are available for groups of four or more when scheduled at least a week in advance.

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DATES: THROUGH AUG. 13 DAYS: TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS; TIME: 8 A.M. COST: MEMBERS $18, GUESTS $21 (ACCESS FEES APPLY)

Water Kids Club This club introduces kids to a variety of water-oriented activities such as swimming challenges, windsurfing, stand-up paddling, sailing, kayaking and more. Children ages 6 and older with good swimming skills are welcome to join. This program is offered on a weekly basis every Thursday and Friday. Space is limited; sign up online at least 24 hours in advance.

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BOAT INSPECTION REMINDER

Watercraft inspections are mandatory.

Inspections are available at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District public boat launch, located at 1511 Donner Pass Road on the northwest corner of Donner Lake. For more information, visit tahoerdc.org/truckeeaquatic-invasive-species-program/.

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DATES AND TIME: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, JULY 7 – 11 OR JULY 28 - AUG. 1, 2 – 3:30 P.M; WHERE: TROUT CREEK REC CENTER, COST: MEMBERS $100, GUESTS $120

Free! Swim Lesson Potluck Join your 2014 Swim Instructors for some fun in the sun as we enjoy an afternoon together. All participants in any 2014 aquatics programs are invited. Join in games in and out of the water, face painting and fun hang-out time with the swim instructors. Hot dogs will be provided.

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 24; TIME: 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WHERE: TROUT CREEK REC CENTER

Water Polo Camp Build confidence and swimming skills in this popular lively water sport. This camp will use drills and skill games to introduce and develop basic water polo skills such as swimming, treading, passing and shooting. Participants must be 9 years or older and have completed equivalent of level 5 or higher. Please note: a minimum enrollment of six participants per session is required. Camp may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

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Strava Competition For this summer, we have created new Strava segments on trails commonly ridden in Tahoe Donner. Strava is an independent website which allows users to compare their times on certain segments of roads or trails to others who have ridden that particular segment. We will have a season-long competition to see who can ride each segment the fastest. You can use any iPhone, Android or Garmin device.

Remember to stay in control, share the trail, and ride responsibly. Call or stop by for more information.

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WHERE: NORTHWOODS POOL COST: MEMBERS $100, GUESTS $120

Swim Camp Swim Camp is fun in the sun. Come to camp and improve your endurance and swim skills through a variety of games and drills.

Participants must be 7 years or older and have completed equivalent of level 4 or higher. Younger swimmers will be considered based on swimming ability.

DATES: MONDAY, AUG. 4 - FRIDAY, AUG. 8; TIME: 8:30 - 10 A.M. WHERE: TROUT CREEK REC CENTER COST: MEMBERS $100, GUESTS $120

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Alder Creek Meadow Cleanup Join the Trails Department and Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club to help clean up Alder Creek Meadow just above the Equestrian Center. Participants should park on the street near the Equestrian Center and then follow the Euer Valley Loop trail approximately one mile to Alder Creek Meadow. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by email to trails@tahoedonner.com or call 530-582-9672.

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Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Preregistration and payment is required at least 48 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather, river conditions or insufficient registration.

DATES: SATURDAYS, JULY 12, JULY 26, AND AUG. 16 TIME: 11 A.M. - 3 P.M., COST: $30 PER PERSON WHERE: MEET AT NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE

Rock Climbing A challenging and fun morning of rock climbing with North American Ski Training Center (NASTC). All levels welcome, from first-timers to experienced climbers. All equipment provided. A minimum of five

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DATES: SATURDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5, AUG. 2, AND AUG. 23 TIME: 9 A.M. - 12:30 P.M., COST: $40 PER PERSON

FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Bingo Enjoy Monday night bingo on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse. Bring a blanket, enjoy a pizza from Pizza on the Hill and play for fun prizes.

DAYS: MONDAYS, TIME: 6:30-8 P.M., THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT. 1 WHERE: NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE

Friday Family Movie Night FREE for the whole family! Grab the kids, order some pizza from Pizza on The Hill and sit back and get cozy together while enjoying a movie on our big screen at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night takes place at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Movies are rated G and PG. While we can’t publish movie titles, you can call Member Services at 530-587-9400 to find out what’s playing. NOTE: Movie Night will not take place on July 4.

DATES: FRIDAYS AT 6:30 P.M., COST: FREE

Bocce, Sand Volleyball and Horseshoes Bocce, Sand Volleyball and Horseshoes are offered at no charge at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Stop by the Recreation Hut any day between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to check out equipment.

OTHER ACTIVITIES Archery For kids ages 7 and up. Includes a basic safety/skills clinic followed by friendly competition and games. Preregistration and payment is required at least 24 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner. com/shop or by calling the Recreation Hut. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather.

SEASON: THROUGH AUG. 31, DAYS: FRIDAY TO SUNDAY TIME: 10 - 11:30 A.M., 12:30 - 2 P.M WHERE: THE RECREATION HUT, COST: MEMBERS $7, GUESTS $9

A thrilling orchestra filled with musicians from the metropolitan opera orchestra, New York Philharmonic and beyond – don’t miss a note!

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Matthew Polenzani, Tenor “Few singers today command the sheer beauty of timbre and dynamic control of Matthew Polenzani.” – Opera News

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Private Archery Lessons For up to three people. Lessons must be made 48 hours in advance by calling the recreation supervisor at 530-582-9646. Private lessons will not be held during regular clinic times (see above).

COST: $25 PER HOUR

NEW! Archery Equipment Rentals Rent bows and arrows by the hour. Renters must be 18 years or older.

Completion of a safety checklist and waiver are required.

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COST: $5 PER HOUR

GEOCACHING Love orienteering? We do too! Come try your luck at finding treasure hidden around Tahoe Donner. Check out a GPS unit from the Recreation Hut, preloaded with our special waypoints, varying from easy to difficult. All waypoints lead to a treasure box filled with trinkets from other orienteers. Leave (Continued on p. 14)

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Waterpalooza Wait and see what we have in store this year! Come join the fun and don’t forget your swimsuit at Tahoe Donner’s Fourth Annual Waterpalooza! Water-themed games, slides, obstacles and more will make for a splash of a day. Replenish your energy with our delicious carnival foods and tasty BBQ! Conservation note: The driving range will be shut down on the days of the events, so water usage is less than our normal irrigation cycles.

BAND OR PURCHASE, TICKETS A LA CARTE FOR $1 PER TICKET

World Famous Burger Bash These events, sponsored by the Tennis Club, have become a mainstay of the summer tennis schedule. Join the warm-up clinic with one of our certified teaching pros and then test your skills in round robin play. Stay for the post-match BBQ and potluck.

Fourth of July Parade

DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 12, CLINIC: 3 P.M.

Free! Support Tahoe Donner, the Town of Truckee, and of course our freedom. Check out Tahoe Donner’s parade entry and cheer us on to victory as we strive to keep up our winning streak! You might even spot Neil Diamond!

ROUND ROBIN: 4 – 6 P.M. BBQ AND POTLUCK: 6 P.M.

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Tahoe Donner Women’s 9-Holer Golf Club The 9-Holers held their kick-off breakfast on May 22 at PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing. Our honored guests included Tahoe Donner’s new head golf pro Rob Weizer and returning pros James Murtagh and Charlie Lyon. Vivian Wakefield was presented with an award for making a hole-in-one on August 29, 2013, on the fourth hole. We played golf afterwards.

Our first official day at Tahoe Donner was May 29. It was a little chilly, but the golf course was in excellent condition. Besides our regular Thursday morning play, we have other events planned throughout the summer. We have four couples tournaments followed by dinner at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, a luncheon at Zano’s in June, our President vs. Vice President match, a golf tournament in August and our awards banquet August 28. Following our last day of play at Tahoe Donner in October there is a luncheon at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. Sound like fun? We’d love to have you join us. If you are not sure about joining I invite you to play as our guest one time this season.

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Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club On June 1, the Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club kicked off its 2014 tournament season with the very popular Ice Breaker tournament. This year we had a record turnout of 59 players and everyone had a great time. Congratulations to the winning team of Gary Gonsalves, James Ozimek, Mike Ginsberg and Todd Lopez!

During the tournament season, we hold a total of 11 tournaments, plus our Wednesday skins and team games. The next upcoming events are the Match Play Qualifier on Sunday, July 13 and the Junior/Senior (Father/Son) tournament on Saturday, August 2. You can pick up an application on the Men’s Club Bulletin Board, which is right outside the pro shop, or print out from our website at www.tdgolfclub.com.

As the 2014 golf season gets underway our Men’s Club board is asking all our members to take part in a simple, yet highly effective course maintenance program. This program was first initiated last year and the results were very positive. Each member will be assigned to one hole, which works out to 10-13 members per golf hole. Once you receive your assignment, you will be asked to fill multiple divots and repair ball marks on the green when you are playing. This will greatly enhance the quality of our course. Progress of the program will be monitored and updates will be provided. Towards the end of the season we will acknowledge those members who have kept their fairway and green in the best condition. Please help us keep our course in top shape by participating in this activity.

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days. Our luncheon on June 17 was a great way to kick off the season, and our make-your-own-foursome event paved the way for all of the ladies to reconnect with their Tahoe Donner friends.

We are getting very excited about the upcoming guest day, Denim and Diamonds, July 29. There is still time to sign up: Contact Gina Vadnais ginavadnais@gmail.com or Beth Krewedl at krewedl@gmail.com.

The golf course is in great shape and is calling your name. The Women’s Golf Club is a wonderful way to meet new women who love the game of golf. It’s never too late to join our club. Applications are available online at tdwgclub.org, or through our new member chairperson Glenda Bradley (tahoeglenny@gmail.com).

Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails The Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails Club is for those who value and enjoy Tahoe Donner’s natural surroundings.

Last year we removed a truckload of asphalt, concrete and barbed wire from Tahoe Donner’s Alder Creek Meadow. Unfortunately, quite a bit of debris still remains. On July 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., we will partner with the Tahoe Donner Trails Department for another volunteer effort to continue to clean up.

The Trails Club is also delighted to announce that on August 2 the Weed Warriors from the Truckee River Watershed Council will return for another educational weed walk here in Tahoe Donner. Last year’s event was an amazing success, and the Weed Warriors are as pleased to return as we are to have them back. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a lunch provided by the Weed Warriors. To attend this event, an RSVP is required. Please log on to TDTrails.org, or email us at tdtrails@gmail.com.

Tahoe Donner Quilt Group The group has shifted our meeting times to 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays during the summer.

We enjoy sharing our work with each other and are also comfortable in asking for advice from each other. Donations of fabric and notions are always welcome for our charity of making baby quilts for the Truckee Well Baby organization. Please drop them off at the Member Services.

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DINING OPTIONS The Lodge Restaurant & Pub

Open daily for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and nightly for dinner at 5 p.m. with artisancrafted cuisine and spirits. For more information, call 530-587-9455 or to see our menus, visit tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

The new summer menu is here! Some old favorites are back along with some new exciting additions. Look for our Summer Sippers daytime wine list, with some refreshing

Pizza on the Hill

Open seven days a week from 5 - 8:30 p.m. through Labor Day. On Saturdays and Sundays Pizza on the Hill opens early at 3 p.m. through Labor Day. For more information, please call 530-582-9669, or visit us online at tahoedonner.com/pizza-on-the-hill to see our menu.

Happy Hour A great way to quench your thirst after a day enjoying the outdoors! Get $3 Coors Light drafts, $4 seasonal draft beers, $4 house cabernet or chardonnay by the glass at Happy Hour Monday-Thursday from 5-6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3-5 p.m.

wine options that pair well with lunch.

No Corkage Tuesdays Bring in a bottle of wine from home to savor in the dining room and the corkage fee is waived on Tuesdays. Every other day of the week, bring in a bottle of wine and the corkage fee is waived when you purchase a bottle from our extensive wine list. Not valid July 1.

Happy Hour

day-Thursday. Happy Hour discounts valid in The Pub only. Not valid June 29 - July 6.

Music on the Porch, July 9-Aug. 27 Enjoy the sounds of summer with Music on the Porch featuring live music by a different artist every Wednesday on The Porch from 6-9 p.m. * Offers listed are not valid during holiday periods and may not be combined with any other

Enjoy drink specials and 25 percent off small plates, soups and salads from 4-6 p.m., Sun-

promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change.

Bingo

Take-N-Bake

Enjoy Monday night bingo on the lawn outside Northwoods Clubhouse from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring a blanket, enjoy a pizza and play for fun prizes.

We make it and you bake it! It’s the ultimate for freshly baked pizza in the comfort of your own home. You can order any pizza off our menu or create your own. Come in to order, or call ahead to 530-582-9669. Either way, take $3 off the regular price for any style pizza.

Grill on the Hill Nothing says summer like BBQ! Monday, Friday and Saturday we will offer grilled items (burgers, dogs, etc.). For your convenience, order directly from the grill located outside Pizza on the Hill.

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

Friday Night Movie Night Order pizza from Pizza on The Hill and sit back and get cozy with the family while enjoying a movie on our big screen at the Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night takes place at 6:30 p.m. every Friday (no Movie Night on July 4). Movies are rated G and PG.

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IMPROVING PACE OF PLAY ON THE GOLF COURSE

BY ROB WEIZER, HEAD GOLF PRO Unfortunately, almost three million golfers quit the game every year, and it’s safe to say that slow play and the time it takes to play are the leading culprits. In reality, it takes about an hour to play 18 holes of golf. The other three to four hours is logistical positioning – getting to the next shots, picking the right club. It’s a classic problem: the slowest group dictates the pace of play for everyone. Groups that get out of position — especially early in the day — can affect many groups after it.

A golf course has to provide feedback to slow golfers. Having a marshall or player’s assistant is the most inexpensive and efficient way to do that, by identifying groups that fall behind and providing help to catch up, or encouraging the group to skip holes if needed.

Here are some tips for speeding up slow play on the golf course:

• Choose the correct set of tees from which to play.

• Members of a group should not travel as a pack, with all members walking together to the first ball, then the second ball, and so on. Go directly to your ball and be ready to play when it’s your turn.

• When two members are riding in a golf cart, drive to the first ball and drop off the first player with his or her choice of clubs.

The second player should proceed in the cart to his or her ball. After the first player hits, he or she should begin walking toward the cart as the second player is playing.

• Use the time you spend getting to your ball to think about your next shot – yardage, club selection, elements, etc. When you reach your ball you’ll need less time to figure out the shot.

• If you’re unsure whether or not your ball has come to rest in a hazard or is out of bounds, immediately hit a provisional ball so that you won’t have to return to the spot to replay the shot. If you’re playing a fun match with, shall we say, a “loose interpretation” of the rules, then simply drop a new ball somewhere around the area where your ball was lost and keep playing, taking a penalty of course.

• If you’re following the rules, you won’t be using any mulligans. But if you are, limit them

to no more than one mulligan per nine, and never hit a mulligan if players behind you are waiting.

• Begin reading the green and lining up putts as soon as you reach the green. Don’t wait until it’s your turn to putt. Read the green as soon as you reach it so that when it’s your turn you can step right up and putt.

• If using a cart on a cart-path-only day, take more than one club with you when you walk from the cart to your ball. Getting to the ball only to find out you don’t have the right club is a huge time waster on the golf course.

• On the tee, pay attention to your partners’ drives. If they lose sight of their ball, you can help direct them to it to avoid a lengthy search.

• Leave your cell phone in the car!

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FEATURE

BEAVERS CREATE FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT FOR TAHOE DONNER

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ahoe Donner is lucky to have two beautiful streams supporting diverse wildlife, including native North American beavers (Castor Canadensis). Beavers are aquatic mammals and excellent swimmers, but awkward and vulnerable on land. They need to build dams in ponds to protect themselves from predators, and to be close to their food sources. Beavers are strict vegetarians, and feed on the inner bark, twigs, leaves and roots of various plants, favoring aspen, willow, cattails and lily pads. They also consume algae and plants that can clog creeks.

Beavers form strong family units and the adults mate for life. Both males and females care for one or more babies, called kits, born in the spring. A typical family, or colony, consists of the parents, kits and one

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Beavers and their dams are a valuable component of our mountain ecosystem.

or two yearlings who act as babysitters for the kits. Kits spend two to three years with their parents learning the skills they need to survive.

Beaver ponds create wetlands, which create rich habitat for many other mammals, fish, amphibians, and birds. Native Americans called them the “sacred center” and scientists call beavers a keystone species, meaning one that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance. The presence of beaver dams has been shown to increase the number of fish, their size, or both, in a study of brook, rainbow and brown trout at Sagehen Creek, just north of Truckee. Other studies show beaver ponds are a preferred habitat for juvenile trout, salmon and steelhead. Beaver dams also slow water flows, reduce erosion, replenish the water table, and filter out sediment and toxins.

A local group of volunteers, Sierra Wildlife Coalition, promotes humane and practical solutions for living with beavers and local wildlife. To resolve any conflicts with beavers and their dams, they install economical pond levelers, water-control devices constructed of pipe and fencing that allow water to flow through dams to prevent unwanted flooding. They also protect trees from beaver chewing with abrasive paint, which is sand mixed with paint to match the color of the tree.

There is a beaver pond right next to Skislope Way near the corner of Alder Creek Road. Together with Tahoe Donner Forestry, Sierra Wildlife Coalition installed a pond leveler there in 2011 which prevents the flooding of a nearby trail. The Tahoe Donner Trails Department also did a great job of relocating that trail away from the creek, and installing culverts to divert flows from the road. The beavers have a series of dams down this small side creek to Fjord Road, which keep these meadows wet all year, even during recent dry summers. Ducks, other birds and deer are often seen there. More beaver dams down Alder Creek toward Highway 89 create wildlife habitat and enhance riparian vegetation.

Sierra Wildlife Coalition also installed a pond leveler through the beaver dam on Trout Creek below Zermatt Drive, where Tahoe Donner has their informational sign about beavers. There are a number of bea-

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Because beavers are nocturnal animals, daytime sighting are rare, but look for them at dawn and dusk.

ver dams in this area, creating large wetlands with abundant willows.

Beaver chewing actually stimulates re-growth of fast-growing species like willows, creating a low density habitat favored by many nesting birds. Another study of Tahoe streams, including Trout Creek, using aerial multispectral videography, has shown that deciduous, thick and thin herbaceous vegetation has increased near beaver dams.

Other studies show that beavers create habitats that provide resilience to drought. Examining how beavers influenced some of Alberta’s wetlands in Elk Island National Park in Canada over a 54-year period, the presence of open water increased up to nine times in areas with beavers and their dams. Utah, Washington and other states are now using beavers to restore watersheds.

It’s easy to see beavers’ dams and ponds, but not as easy to spot the beavers themselves, as they are mostly nocturnal. Dawn and dusk are best times to take a walk and look for beavers. This is the time of year that new beaver kits might make their first appearances. If you are calm and quiet (never walk on their dams or lodges), you might be lucky enough to see them – they often ride on the back of their parents or older siblings. Beavers don’t have strong eyesight, but hear and smell very well, so noises or sudden movements will spook them. Please don’t go into creeks or ponds near them, as the parents will be nervous for their babies.

If you are interested, there are numerous websites with more information and videos of beaver families. Check out martinezbeavers.org – there is a beaver family right in downtown Martinez on San Francisco Bay, or beaversww.org – Beavers Wetlands and Wildlife in New York has a beaver pond and wildlife sanctuary and has rescued orphaned kits. Both sites have great video footage. A wonderful documentary called “Leave It to Beavers” that recently aired on PBS’s Nature series is available online.

Contact SierraWildlifeCoalition@gmail.com or see their Facebook page for questions or information. Their volunteers are ready and willing to help anyone with any concerns about beavers. And remember, beavers are our friends!

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Since 2007, Tahoe Donner has actively pursued improved defensible space through the Defensible Space program implemented by the Forestry Department. If you have any concerns or questions about your defensible space, our friendly forestry staff will be glad to assist.

It is important to review your defensible space and maintain your property on an annual basis in preparation for a potential wildfire event.

The requirements of our defensible space program mimics a low-intensity wildfire, which helps reduce the risk of a wildfire moving from the ground to the tree canopy.

Even tiny fires can quickly spread into a major problem. Extreme caution should be used when using outdoor fire pits and BBQs this summer! When enjoying these outdoor activities, be sure to have rapid response items in place to extinguish embers, including but not limited to: a water source (a bucket of water if not near a hose or spigot), a rake, and a shovel.

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COMMUNITY

SUPER DIAMOND NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE BAND TO PLAY TAHOE DONNER ON JULY 5 Sweet Caroline. Song Sung Blue. Solitary Man. Forever in Blue Jeans.

I Am… I Said.

Remember those songs? C’mon, admit it. You know the words, or at the very least the chorus, to all of them. Neil Diamond’s iconic lyrics are etched in our memories from yesteryear, and now you can experience one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time through a tribute band, Super Diamond.

San Francisco’s Super Diamond has become one of the most popular live shows at major nightclubs, theaters, ballrooms and public events throughout the United States. For over a decade the band has per-

formed sell-out shows at high-profile venues and landmark events across the country and overseas.

Super Diamond front man Randy Cordeiro created the charismatic character The Surreal Neil when he discovered he had the uncanny ability to capture not only Neil Diamond’s voice, but also his mannerisms and performance style. Today, Super Diamond continuously draws full-capacity crowds and has a loyal, dedicated and ever-expanding fan base that bridges generations.

Come on out and sing along with us under the stars on the Driving Range July 5! The show promises to be pure entertainment — classic music combined with fun, energy and passion — creating nostalgia for the good old days and excitement for today’s generation.

Gates open at 5 p.m., and the opening act, Angéle and the Wildwood Band, starts at 6 p.m. Get all the details, including the link to buy tickets online, at tahoedonner.com. But hurry, this will be a sell-out show!

fourth of July Guide for Truckee and Tahoe There’s plenty to do here in Truckee, starting with the traditional Fourth of July parade, but fireworks shows and events are happening all around the region. Below is a guide to those closest to Tahoe Donner.

Truckee fourth of July Parade and Fireworks This old-fashioned hometown 4th of July parade starts at 10 a.m. on the west end of town and marches down Donner Pass Road, ending up in historic downtown Truckee. Come on out to cheer on the Tahoe Donner float! After the parade, head on over to the Beach Club Marina, or take the kids to one of the pools to cool off. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. and will be visible from many spots around the lake. Note: please see page 8 for information about parking and shuttles to the Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina on July 4.

Tahoe City 4th of July Celebration The annual Tahoe City 4th of July Celebration and fireworks show in Tahoe City will take place at Commons Beach on Lake Tahoe’s west shore. There will be a street fair during the day, with a dunk tank, climbing wall, corn hole games, and more. Bring a picnic and enjoy the fireworks starting at dusk on the fourth. It’s free to attend, but donations to support this and future fireworks shows are accepted. For more information, call 530-583-3348 or visittahoecity. org/event-items/4th-of-july-celebration/.

July 3rd Fireworks Show and Beach Party in Kings Beach From North Lake Tahoe’s Kings Beach, enjoy a free fireworks

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Tahoe Donner member Trent Brendel captured this spectacular scene of fireworks over Donner Lake and won first place in the “action” category of last year’s photo contest.

show launched out over the water at 9:30 p.m. on July 3. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., a beach party will be happening at Kings Beach and the adjacent North Tahoe Event Center. There will be food vendors, a beer/wine and mixed drink garden, free watermelon eating, sand castle building, patriotic costume contests, games, music and live entertainment, fireworks glow toys, souvenirs and more. Bring your own beach chairs and blankets. More info: northtahoebusiness.org/ july-3rd-fireworks-beach-party/

Red, White and Tahoe Blue in Incline Village This annual festival features four days of events, starting Thursday, July 3 and continuing through Saturday, July 5. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. on the 4th of July. (Note about access to Incline Beach: Incline Beach is private property belonging to the local homeowners’ association, similar to Tahoe Donner Association. Access is restricted to residents and their guests between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

After 8 p.m., the public can visit the beach and watch the fireworks.)

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FEATURE

EAT + DRINK = HAPPY

BY MICHAEL PETERS, DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE

So you want to be a Grill Master?

I have been hosting parties and standing behind the grill for almost 30 years now. My events are always well-attended, and though I would love to believe it is due to my good looks and charming personality, it is really because of the food—especially when it involves meat! So if you are vegan or vegetarian turn the page here and move on to the next article. For those of you still reading, I would like to pass on some grilling secrets to make you the Grill Master.

Choosing the right steak and proper handling First, it’s important to understand the meat and the different cuts.

One of the nicer cuts is the filet mignon. It is the most tender, the most expensive and the least flavorful. It is designed to melt in your mouth, but you will notice it is usually served with a sauce or some enhancement such as a béarnaise or bordelaise sauce, or it may be wrapped in bacon. Here at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub we serve our hand-cut filets with a port wine demi, topped with healthy portion of crumbled Maytag blue cheese and tempura onion rings. It is a decadent dish, and if you have not tried it I highly recommend it.

Another cut is the porterhouse or T-bone. This steak is made up of a portion of New York strip on one side and a smaller portion of filet mignon on the other. These steaks are usually a larger cut and are bonein. Two of my personal favorites are the New York strip and the rib eye: in my opinion they are the right combination of tenderness and flavor.

When choosing one of these—and for that matter, most steaks except filet—you want to look for marbling of fat throughout the steak. In the words of the immortal Julia Child, “fat equals flavor.” Once cooked, this is what makes the magic. It should look like a marble and be consistent throughout. Avoid the larger pockets of fat that you may get from cheaper cuts of meat.

Top sirloin is the next cut down. This is going to be the toughest of the top cuts but you will get the most flavor from it. If prepped and cooked properly this can still be outstanding. Last but not least, and one of my favorites, is the tri-tip—a very versatile cut of meat. I prefer to prepare it with a number of different marinades but my wife likes it just the way it is.

Know your grill Now let’s discuss your grill. I personally am a gas grill man, though I thoroughly enjoy the charcoal grills as well. I prefer the consistency of the gas grill but what I like even better is that getting it going is much quicker. What do I mean by “know your grill”? It is extremely important

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to understand how it cooks. All gas grills have hot spots. This means there are sections of the grill that will cook faster than others. If you know this, you will avoid ending up with a steak that is rare on one side and well done on the other.

Preparation is key Let’s start by trimming the fat. The more expensive the steak, the less trimming you will need to do. Costco sells very nice cuts of meat that are usually ready to grill, but can be twice as much as the grocery stores, so let your budget be your guide. For New York and rib eye steaks, I would not recommend any marination, as these really have great beef flavor when cooked properly. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. I start off with a grind of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper on all my steaks. For some I will even add a dusting of garlic powder. Rub it into the meat while it is resting prior to cooking. Very important: ALWAYS ALLOW ALL MEAT TO REACH ROOM TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO COOKING. Most folks take the meat from the refrigerator to the grill. This causes your meat to overcook on the outside while undercooking on the inside. Also, be sure to warm up your grill. I will set my grill on high for about 10 minutes prior to cooking.

This allows a good even temperature.

Should you decide to use a lesser cut, like sirloin or tri-tip, you will want to tenderize it prior to the rub. This can be as simple as using a long pronged fork. Stab that thing like it is (fill in the blank): your ex-wife, your mother in law, your no-good husband, the tax collector, but be thorough and make sure to cover all the meat, both sides. This

ups happen. Be ready to control the fire under the steak if it begins to burn too hot or too high.

This is one of the most important parts of the process after you have removed the meat from the grill: ALLOW YOUR MEAT TO REST. This allows all the juices that have been moved all around the steak to settle. Avoid cutting into your meat prior to resting. Have you ever cut a steak too early and had a plate full of juice? Alas, you just lost all of the flavor. If you have a rack that allows circulation underneath, that is best to rest steaks, but a plate will do just fine. Concerned about the meat getting cold? Tent aluminum foil over the top; this should keep heat in.

Allow the grilled meat to rest for at least 5 minutes.

Then pick out a second bottle of great red, because you should have had the first one while you were cooking, and dig in. If you follow these tips, you too can be a Grill Master. If this doesn’t work, and if you have great steaks and great wine, give me a call and maybe I’ll come by and cook it for you. allows the muscle to begin to break down and will make for a more tender steak. Don’t forget your salt and pepper rub. If you choose to use a marinade, there is no shame in starting with a good base (a purchased marinade). There are a lot of good ones out there. You can then customize it with the ingredients and taste profile that you are looking for.

Very important: ALWAYS ADD CITRUS JUICE. Whether it is freshsqueezed or bottled, lemon, lime or pineapple will also help to begin to break down the meat and make it much more tender. It will also help allow the marinade to better penetrate the steak. I like to marinate my meat for at least 24 hours. More time equals stronger flavor, so don’t leave it too long.

INSIDER TIP: Cook chicken low and slow. This allows it to roast and fall off the bone. Cook pork hot and fast. Pork can dry out, so the shortest time on the grill the better. Get it up to temperature as quick as possible and then turn off the heat to rest. Also, meat is handled much better than it was in the old days so medium temperature pork is OK.

Get grilling!

Now you are ready to start. As we’ve discussed, the meat is now room temperature, and the grill is now hot. Let’s do this! If you have the grill space, I like to turn one side down to medium and leave the other side on high. Too hot of a grill will cook your meat too quickly and can char or dry it out. Place your meat on the medium heat side, then close the lid. This keeps the flame off the steaks while the high-heat side creates an oven to roast your steaks as well as grill them.

I can’t give you advice on cook times, as all grills are different, so you are going to have to experiment a little before you go big with a dinner party. Remember, it’s always better to undercook than overcook, because there ain’t no goin’ back once you’re well done. Very important: ONLY FLIP YOUR MEAT ONCE — half the time on one side and half the time on the other. Meat is smarter than you think. It will usually release from the grill when it is ready. If you have to pull it from the grill or it tears and leaves pieces on the grill, it is not ready to be flipped.

And never push on the meat with a spatula or tongs. This forces all the delicious juices out of the meat and into the bottom of your grill.

When you flip a fatty piece of meat, the grill is going to light up. Very important: NEVER LEAVE THE GRILL. Many a great steak has been wasted because the chef left the grill, and after the flip is when flare-

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ADVERTORIAL

DICKSON REALTY REAL ESTATE CENTER OPENS JULY 21, 2014 The new Dickson Realty Real Estate Center opens its doors on Monday, July 21. The facility will become home base for Dickson Realty’s 50-plus agents and brokers who provide residential, land, commercial and developer services, as well as serve as the administrative center for the company. The firm will no longer operate out of the 11500 and 11425 Donner Pass Road locations, but will continue to provide real estate services at its Donner Lake office.

The 7,000 square-foot commercial building, located at the corner of Donner Pass Road and Northwoods Boulevard, represents a significant investment and improvement to this prominent intersection. The previously neglected but significant site now has a beautiful state-of-the-art building and pedestrian-friendly areas including sidewalks, curbs, landscaping and patios. Although not as obvious, all of the utilities previously above ground were rerouted underground during construction, an aesthetic and functional improvement and a significant undertaking!

Architectural firm Cathexes and builder Homecrafters collaborated to design and construct a stunning combination of form and function, resulting in an industrial modern style that still has a mountain look. Noteworthy construction details include 18-foothigh vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, the use of “blue skin,” a fab-

ric material that completely seals the building envelope, an inverted roof design with a specialized drainage system and the attractive board form concrete planters and stem walls that surround the building. Many other state-of-the-art features were incorporated into the building. Special thanks goes to project manager Ed Shaver who completed the entire project in less than ten months!

“I am very pleased with our new building and the aesthetic improvements to this highly visible intersection,” said Dickson Realty co-owner Lil Schaller. “The completion of the facility reinforces Dickson Realty’s commitment to our clients, agents and the Truckee community, and further establishes Dickson Realty as a market leader and the area’s fastest growing real estate firm,” she added.

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES SUMMARY MAY 31, 2014 Consent Calendar: Approved 5-0 • GPC resignation (Barre) • GPC resignation (Johnson) • GPC appointment (McGregor) • GPC appointment (Bledsoe) • GPC alternate appointment (Walker) • Equestrian Center boarding rates Covenants Committee Rule Revision: Disapproved 4-1 (Director Miller Yes) Due to possible conflicts with the Truckee Fire Department and CalFire, the board disapproved a proposed new rule creating authority for the board of directors to institute a temporary fire ban.

Truckee Special Service Area 1 (TSSA-1) 2014/15 Assessment: Consensus The board directed General Manager Robb Etnyre to draft a letter of concerns to Town of Truckee regarding their recommendation letter on TSSA-1 and trail construction.

2014 Annual Membership Meeting and Agenda: No action The board discussed the development of an agenda for this meeting.

Recordation of Lien for Delinquent Assessment: Approved 5-0 The board approved the recordation of a lien for delinquent assessment on parcel number 44-500-20.

Tahoe Donner Community Foundation: Approved 5-0 The board approved moving forward with the formation of a Tahoe Donner charitable foundation.

Board Policy Resolution Review: Approved 5-0 The board approved sending Corporate Resolution 2014-3 Board of Directors Code of Conduct and Ethics to legal counsel for review.

Town of Truckee Single Use Bag Reduction Ordinance: No action The board was provided with a presentation regarding a new ordinance adopted by the town that will be implemented throughout the town on June 1, 2014.

Director of Finance and Accounting Report: Approved 5-0 The board approved the unaudited preliminary April 2014 Financials.

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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 530587-9431. A copy of the minutes and current agenda are posted outside the Member Services Office in Northwoods Clubhouse.

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Now that summer is here and any lingering snow has melted, please remove any remaining snow protection devices, such as plywood covering windows. Before storing plywood, 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.

Below is the schedule of the Architectural Standards Committee meetings for the remainder of the year and the last date that a project can be submitted to the Architectural Standards Office to be added to the agenda for that meeting. We notify owners of adjacent properties of most proposed projects so that they may have the opportunity to comment on the project. For that reason, all submittals must be made at least three weeks prior to scheduled meetings so that we have enough time to send appropriate notification to your neighbors. Please remember to call our office early to schedule your appointment.

As a reminder, if you are doing any exterior work on your home please call our office to 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. If the work changes the exterior of your house with design, material, or color changes, or if you are planning to add hardscaping to your yard (paved patios, rock walkways, increasing or adding a parking pad) please contact our office for the permit application from Tahoe Donner. Additionally, our staff can explain lot coverage calculations,

MEETING DATE: JULY 30, 2014 AUGUST 13, 2014 AUGUST 27, 2014 SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 OCTOBER 8, 2014 OCTOBER 22, 2014 NOVEMBER 5, 2014 NOVEMBER 19, 2014 DECEMBER 10, 2014 JANUARY 07, 2015

DEADLINE FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL: JULY 8, 2014 JULY 23, 2014 AUGUST 6, 2014 AUGUST 20, 2014 SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 OCTOBER 1, 2014 OCTOBER 15, 2014 OCTOBER 29, 2014 NOVEMBER 18, 2014 DECEMBER 17, 2014

the 10-foot side setback and the 20 percent rear setback requirements in relation to your proposed project. Please remind your contractor that all new exterior work requires permits from Tahoe Donner. Also, you will need to check with the Town of Truckee to see if a building permit is required.

If you have any questions please stop by our office, contact us at 530587-9407 or send an email to aso@tahoedonner.com.

SHERYL WALKER | ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS OFFICE MANAGER

HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in May 2014: Unit/Lot 03/521 06/343

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PANAMA

John and Donna Pronko during a full transit of the Panama Canal, November 2013.

BAHAMAS Bill, Brenna n and Janece Berg taking a break on Castaway Cay, Bahamas while on a Disney Cruise, November 2013.

AUSTRALIA

Susan Domingo and Curt Peterson watching the Penguin Parade and Australian Tennis Open in Melbourne, Australia.

GERMANY

Peg and Tom McAllister with Rudolf and Elisabeth Himpel, in front of the Restaurant Bauhof in Cadolzburg, Germany.

Email your “Where in the World� photos to: comdep@tahoedonner.com. Please submit only .jpeg files of 300 dpi or higher for printing. Photos must include a copy of TD News.

Please list the names of everyone in the picture, where and when it was taken, and a short description of your captured experience. Note: please be patient; it could take up to six months to see your photo published due to a large number of submissions.

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Wishing You a Happy 4th of July!

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