Tahoe Donner News - August 2013 by Tahoe Donner Association

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Departments

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features

Let’s Get Together August events This is Bear Country Reminder of best practices

President’s Message Welcome new board members

Monthly Calendar A glance at August events

22 Tahoe Donner’s Lesser Known Gems McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract

General Manager’s Message Enjoy Tahoe Donner summer!

Top 10 Ways to Cool Off How to beat the heat

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30 Taking Care of Business Board meeting recap

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VOL. 14, No. 8

Welcome

AUGUST 2013 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Alyson Stetz Brinn Talbot Gretchen Sproehnle Jenny Kendrick Tom Lawrenson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Tom Johns, btjtd@aol.com

Vice President

Jim Stang, jcstang@sbcglobal.net

President’s Message

Treasurer

Steve Miller, stephen.m.miller@wellsfargoadvisors.com

Secretary

Dick Gander, rwgander@yahoo.com

Director

Courtney Murrell, 2courtneymurrell@gmail.com

Board of Directors

board@tahoedonner.com

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

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

Please join me in congratulating Courtney Murrell and Jim Stang on their election to the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors for threeyear terms. Jim has served more than ably as a board member since his appointment to the board in January to serve out Suzy Knisley’s term. Having also served on the Finance Committee, of which he was chairman for three years, and the General Plan Committee, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience impacting the financial side of the organization. With a management background at Apple Computer and Coherent, Inc., Courtney has pledged to bring the family voice and perspective to board decisions and debate. The election of Jim and Courtney ensures that we can continue the progress we have made in the past few years in keeping Tahoe Donner up to date and a first-class mountain community. The board looks forward to implementing the next five years of our General Plan. The Fourth of July has come and gone and, as you well know if you were here for the week, it was a record-breaking month across the board! Truckee’s Fourth of July parade was another great success, with Tahoe Donner winning “Best in Show” for the fourth year in a row. This year’s parade theme was Celebrating Truckee’s 150 Years since Establishment and 20 Years of Incorporation. Thank goodness we expanded The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, as both it and Pizza on the Hill set record numbers in July. If you haven’t been to The Lodge to see the improvements, I encourage you to check out the new offerings on the gourmet menu online at tahoedonner. com/the-lodge. Our summer events also added to the huge

success we experienced during the month; the Summer Concert on the Green, Euer Valley Member BBQ and Waterpalooza all had great turnouts. The next Waterpalooza is August 10 and 11; a not-to-be-missed two-day summer celebration of water-themed fun and games, a mega slip’n slide, and water rides. On the subject of success, as with any service organization, the attitude and commitment brought to the task by staff makes all the difference between an enjoyable, safe experience and something completely different. Cultivating the right attitude and commitment is critical. Nowhere is this truer than at our several high-volume amenities, during peak holiday periods, where the pace can directly impact the quality of service. It is in these situations where the interdependence of our staff members is key to good customer service, and where Tahoe Donner really shines. So, please join me in recognizing and appreciating our excellent Tahoe Donner staff. There’s still lot of summer left and the weather is predicted to be as nice as it has been the past month, so please get out and enjoy all of the exceptional Tahoe Donner amenities, activities, and events. I hate to think of summer being over, but our outstanding staff is already working on our fall activities, including one of our biggest events of the year, the fourth annual Fall Festival in October. I’m looking forward to the remainder of the summer, and hope to see you in Tahoe Donner soon.

TOM JOHNS | Board President

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Family Overnight Campout A night under the stars with fun activities, an outdoor movie, and cookout. Details on page 12.

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A camp where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the trails of Tahoe Donner. Details on page 11.

Sat. and Sun., AUG. 10 and 11

SUMMER TRAIL MAPS ARE HERE! OUR REVISED AND UPDATED SUMMER TRAIL MAPS ARE IN. PICK ONE UP AT MEMBER SERVICES, TROUT CREEK, OR ANY TRAILHEAD.

Waterpalooza Enjoy water-themed games, rides, and our mega slip’n slide! Details on page 12.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FRIDAYS, AUG. 9 AND 23

Cardboard Regatta Construct a boat out of cardboard and duct tape to race from the boat launch to the buoy and back. Details on page 10.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Equestrian Cowgirls and Cocktails

Summer Concert Series

Trail rides from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by drinks

Bring a blanket and picnic or enjoy food from

and appetizers for adults ages 21 and up. Res-

Pizza on the Hill while listening to the sounds

ervations required. Details on page 9.

of Groove Foundry. Details on page 12.

FROM THE GENERAL MANager’s Desk

August is here and the summer is quickly slipping away. Have you spent enough time at your personal resort’s amenities and activities? Let’s face it, there are a lot of competing attractions and with school back in session by the middle of August, your enjoyment of these summer adventures will increase even more with great weather and ever-diminishing crowds. Whether you are living in Tahoe Donner or visiting your home, the challenge is often in managing the endless tasks that get in the way of having fun in the mountains. Simply talking about setting a goal to get out more isn’t enough. Establish a routine in order to develop a habit to take advantage of your mountain paradise. Routines, such as prepacking the car with beach gear every evening, dramatically increase the follow-through in actually going to the beach the next day. Here are a few recommendations on establishing some new routines to support getting out in the mountains. Set TahoeDonner.com as the home page on your computer or mobile device. Forget about all those endless websites that keep you updated on random happenings of people you don’t know, the hourly ebb and flow of the stock market or other mass media distractions that keep you from what is really important; move those sites to your “favorites” directory. Seeing your resort community every time you open your browser with the endless activities that are in store for you and your family and friends will help remind you of the priority you have placed on your mountain retreat investment. Visit the webcams at the Beach Club Marina or Golf Course or open the calendar of events to see all the activities taking place on a regular basis as well as the special activities and events taking place for your enjoyment. Once you are out and about at the amenities, pick up a weekly activity guide to really maximize your play time and dining opportunities. Remember the original social networking edicts – actually having live conversations with people. Select your activity around Tahoe Donner and make a routine of participating in that activity on a regular basis; Monday Night Bingo at Pizza on the Hill, kayaking or paddle boarding at the Beach Club Marina, enjoying dinner and drinks at your favorite neighborhood restaurant, The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, or a relaxing round of golf with friends. Another routine might be to take

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your family or friends to the Euer Valley trailhead at the Equestrian Center and each first morning of a return visit, hike down into the beautiful Euer Valley along the new hike/bike trail. The options of creating a routine in the mountains are limitless, but the key is actually establishing the habit that hopefully will develop into a family or personal tradition that complements your passion for being in the mountains. In short, make it a habit to enjoy your Tahoe Donner resort! Finally, with regard to improving cell phone reception, we continue to work with American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) to build a new cell tower near the top of the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area Eagle Rock lift to better provide cell coverage for the entire community. American Tower has finalized a pine tree tower design and received Town of Truckee approval to continue with building permits. However, while American Tower has had interest from a number of cell companies, at this point they have not secured an anchor tenant for the new tower, which is critical for them to move forward with construction of the tower this summer. As a result, the construction of this tower could possibly be delayed until the summer of 2014. This will allow American Tower time to solicit more firm commitments from the cell phone companies, including an anchor tenant, to rent space on this planned new tower for the community. Lastly, the new Tahoe Donner trail maps are hot off the press. After considerable work by our membership trail advocate team and staff a new trail map has been developed which includes a better representation of the many different hiking loops that exist within our expansive trail network. You may pick up your copy at Member Services, or any of the trailhead kiosks.

Robb Etnyre | General ManageR

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Tahoe Donner CONTACTS Member Communications (area code 530) Member Services

587-9400

info@tahoedonner.com

General Manager

587-9431

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Contact Member Services to be transferred to other administrative departments.

Amenities Alder Creek Campground 587-9462

campground@tahoedonner.com

Beach Club Marina

marina@tahoedonner.com

587-9460

Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Cross Country Ski Center 587-9484

xcski@tahoedonner.com

Downhill Ski Area

587-9444

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Equestrian Center

587-9470

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Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course

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The Lodge

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Pizza On The Hill

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Recreation Info Hut

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Tennis Center

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Trails 587-9432 trails@tahoedonner.com Trout Creek Rec. Center

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Tahoe Donner Association Committee Chairs Architectural Standards, Jason Wooley aso@tahoedonner.com

Covenants, Al Noyes

alandjosi@gmail.com

Elections, Nan Carnal

ncarnal@sfsu.edu

Finance, Jeff Bonzon

jdbonzon@yahoo.com

General Plan Committee Co-Chair, Michael Fajans

mhfajans@gmail.com

General Plan Committee Co-Chair, John Stubbs

stujod@sfsu.edu

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Tahoe Donner Association Chartered Club Presidents

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Bridge Club, Diane Rowe

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Friends of TD Trails, B.R. Levine

tdtrails@gmail.com

530.582.2434

Rowing Club, Dot Mace

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Senior Alpine Ski, Jim Pyle

jim.p@sbcglobal.net

Tahoe Donner Green, Sue Sorensen

tahoedonnergreenclub@gmail.com

Tennis, John McGregor

jmpj1964@gmail.com.

9-Holers, Barb McCabe

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Men’s Golf, Bob Heath

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Women’s Golf, Diane Kalliam

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Hiking Club, Robin Reese

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Quilt Club, Linda Brush

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Junior Golf Club, Jean Lai

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Beat the Heat:

Top 10 Ways to Cool Off at Tahoe Donner

Take a dip in the lake, go for a hike along a creek, or cool down with a frosty cold one at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. What’s your favorite way to cool down when the mercury climbs?

#1 Waterpalooza, August 10-11 | Go on – we dare ya! See

pricing and information on page 12. #2 Dive-In Movie, August 10 | Grab your inner tube or cuddle up on the chaise lounges for this fun and unique family night out! Movie starts after sunset; inner tubes available to rent for $5.

#3 Open Water Swim Clinic, Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 15 | This clinic will address basic open water skills

for beginner to advanced swimmers. Call Trout Creek Recreation Center to sign up at 530-587-9437. #4 Volunteer for the Donner Lake Swim, August 17

Organizers are always looking for helpers to come out on kayaks or stand-up paddleboards to provide support. Info: sierranevadamasters. com. #5 Hike the Alder Creek Trail | This short, easy hike follows Alder Creek so there are plenty of opportunities to dip your toes in the water. Keep a watch out for busy beavers! #6 Cardboard Regatta, August 17 | Get your friends together

and build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape, or just come out to watch this hilarious event. #7 Throw a Private Pool Party | For just $100, celebrate your special occasion with a private pool party at Northwoods Pool! Call 530-582-9627 for details or to reserve. #8 Weekday Twilight Golf Clinic | OK, no swimming involved, but when the temperature drops at twilight, there’s no better place to be than out on the golf course. Check tahoedonner.com/golf/ clinics for more information. #9 Historical Kayak Tour, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through August 14 | Explore Donner Lake by kayak and learn

something new about the history of the region. Sign up at tahoedonner. com/shop. #10 Have a frosty cold beer at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub | We have a great selection of local and seasonal beers on tap,

plus imported and domestic selections to cool you down. Come on a Wednesday evening and enjoy live music on the deck!

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Catch a Free ride to truckee thursdays Truckee Thursdays is in full swing 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, Foothills Farmers Market, children’s activities, a beer garden and a variety of vendors. The event takes place in Downtown Truckee every Thursday through August 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. Due to a large number of riders, we have added another shuttle! The complimentary shuttle will leave from Trout Creek Recreation Center starting at 4 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes, with the last shuttle departing Trout Creek at 9 p.m. Shuttles from downtown returning to Trout Creek will begin at 4:15 p.m. and will run every 15 minutes until 9:15 p.m. We will adhere to this schedule as best as possible, but unforeseen traffic issues may cause delays. Also, when departing the shuttle, please remember to ask your driver for the pick-up location. Depending on traffic, it could be a different location than where you were dropped off.

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FREE EVENTS at Northwoods Clubhouse Summer Concert Series August 31, 5 – 8 p.m. “Groove foundry”

Bring a blanket and picnic or enjoy food from Pizza on the Hill while listening to the sounds of this summer’s contributing artists.

RECREATION HUT ACTIVITIES Make the most of summer and check out our recreation programs at Tahoe Donner. Our Recreation Hut, located at the Northwoods Pool, is staffed seven days a week through September 2 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call us or stop by with questions, or visit us online at tahoedonner.com/ rec-programs/.

ARCHERY For kids age 7 and up. 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. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather. Season: THROUGH September 1 Day: Friday – Sunday

Family Movie Night and Outdoor Movie Night: The Late Show Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday family movies are rated G or PG. Right after Family Movie Night, our outdoor movie theater opens for the “Late Show” every Friday through August 30. A sweater or warm blanket is recommended; outdoor movies are rated PG or PG-13. Showings are subject to cancellation due to weather.

Family Overnight Campout – date change to August 3 and 4 (versus August 10 and 11) Please note date and price updates to this event. The cost is $25 per person, with a maximum of $100 per family; kids 3 and under are free. On Saturday, August 3, meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Beach Club Marina to enjoy fun activities for the whole family and spend a night under the stars. Reservations required 72 hours in advance and can be made online; make your plans now! Campout ends at 9 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information, log on to tahoedonner.com/rec-programs and click on Special Events.

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 2 p.m., 2:30 – 4 p.m. Where: The Recreation Hut Cost: $7 for members; $9 for guests Lessons: Private lessons for up to 3 people are $25 per hour. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling the rec coordinator at 530-582-9646.

GEOCACHING Love orienteering? We do too! Come try your luck at finding treasure hidden around Tahoe Donner. Check out a GPS from the Recreation Hut, pre-loaded with our special waypoints, varying from easy to difficult. All waypoints lead to a treasure box filled with trinkets from other orienteers. Leave a trinket, take a trinket! Great fun for the whole family. Trinkets are also available for purchase at the Recreation Hut. Want to learn more about geocaching? Join our last clinic of the summer. CLINIC DATE: August 16 Time: 9 a.m. Where: The Recreation Hut Cost: Clinics are FREE; GPS rental $10 per day

Wii Night Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Come and test your Wii skills on our 150-inch screen! Enjoy dinner from Pizza on the Hill while challenging competitors in Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Cart and more. Season continues through August 27.

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Rent our outdoor movie screen for your own party or event! Price is $400 for 3 hours of use and our staff will set up, operate and break down. Call the recreation supervisor for more details at 530582-9646.

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FAMILY RAFT TRIPS

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Enjoy a day floating down the Truckee River. Bring a lunch, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag and anything else you may need. Register online at tahoedonner.com/shop. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Preregistration and payment is required at least 24 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather, river conditions, or insufficient registration.

Join us for a walk in the woods and experience the magnificent Sierra Nevada that we are lucky enough to have as our very own back yard. Enjoy a continental breakfast at the Beach Club Marina, then join our Tahoe Donner hiking guides to explore this wonderful landscape and its unique and vast variety of plants, wildlife and history. Bring your family and friends, some good walking shoes or boots, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and an optional snack. Hike locations to be determined based on the group’s preference and ability; transportation is included. Topics will be tailored to the interest of the group. Be sure to bring your camera; there will be many great photo opportunities! Prepayment and registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. For more information call the Recreation Information Hut at 530-587-9413, or register at our ShopTD site at tahoedonner. com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather or insufficient registration. Day and Time: Sundays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Meet at the Beach Club Marina Cost: Members $15, Guests $20

Dates: Saturdays through Aug. 31 Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: MEET AT The Recreation Hut Cost: $30 per person

KID’S NIGHT OUT Kids ages 4 to 9 are invited to an evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, our Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story. Parents can enjoy a night out while our trained staff looks after the little ones. Space is limited. Preregistration and payment is required at least 24 hours in advance by going online to tahoedonner.com/shop. Day: First Friday of every month Time: 5 – 9 p.m. Where: Northwoods Clubhouse

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Come and enjoy a guided intermediatelevel hike with our Tahoe Donner hiking guides through the trails of the majestic Sierra Nevada. We will explore the plants, wildlife, and history of this wonderful landscape and seek out some adventure and beauty along the way. Bring a packed lunch, good hiking shoes, a swimsuit, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and an optional snack. Hike locations are listed on our website; transportation is included. Topics will be tailored to the interest of the group. Prepayment and registration is required at least 24 hours in advance. For more information call the Recreation Information Hut at 530-587-9413, or register at our ShopTD site at tahoedonner.com/shop. Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather or insufficient registration. Some hikes may include a stop at a water feature; swimming is encouraged! When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Meet at Northwoods Clubhouse Cost: MEMBERS $18; GUESTS $24 Hiking pole rentals: $5 per day

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Take advantage of the two climbing events offered this month for the ultimate Tahoe adventure. Led by North American Ski Training Center, participants will be chauffeured up to Donner Summit’s “School Rock” which offers some of the best granite in the country as well as an array of easy to advanced level climbs. After the climb, enjoy the views and snacks and refreshments. Equipment will be provided; no fitness level requirements; all levels are welcome. 48 hour advanced registration/ cancellation. Program may be cancelled due to insufficient registration (minimum of 9) or inclement weather. Register at tahoedonner. com/shop. FAMILY & FRIENDS CLIMB: SunDAY, AugUST 4 TAHOE DONNER CLIMB ON UP: SunDAY, August 18 TIME: 4:30 - 8 p.m. meet at Northwoods Clubhouse COST: $70 for adults, $50 for children 12 and under

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jumping into your chaps, bandanas, jeans, cowboy boots, and a ten-gallon hat! Prepare for a night of line dancing and campfire stories. Work up your appetite—there will be plenty of grub with beans, ribs and cornbread alongside your potluck dish. Saddle up! Cost: $10 for Tennis Club Members; $15 for nonmembers/guests; $5 for children 12 and under

World Famous Burger Bash Saturday, August 10, 3 p.m. Sign up, bring a side dish and get out on the court for some fun, social tennis. The Tennis Club sponsors this event to bring out the best of Tahoe Donner Tennis: an evening of clinics, friendly competition, and food.

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Sand Volleyball

Pam Krone Memorial NTRP Tournament - A USTA NorCal Grand Slam Event

Check out our professional grade sand volleyball court. For more information or to check out a volleyball for use, drop by the Recreation Hut.

August 23 – 25 Join us for the event of the season as we remember a great friend of the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center and compete in some top-notch competition from around Northern California and beyond. Pam Krone was a symbol of tennis and the arts in the Lake Tahoe area and her memory is alive with us over this weekend of tournament play. Sign up for the tournament, stop by to watch or reminisce and help some of the local teams or charities that will be on hand. Tournament entry is online at norcal.usta.com. For more information call 530-587-9474. As you can see, fall is going to have to stay away for a while as we continue to pack in the fun at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. See you on the courts!

Horseshoes Stop by the Recreation Hut any day between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to check out our horseshoe set. The court is located behind the Northwoods Clubhouse.

Bocce ball The Recreation Hut has Bocce ball sets for members and guests to use. Head down to Northwoods Clubhouse and make Bocce a new summer tradition. Please note, Bocce courts are reserved for league play on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. until dark.

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Dining Options The Lodge Restaurant & Pub Happy Hour*

Open daily at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner. Enjoy artisan-crafted cuisine and spirits. For more information, call 530-5879455 or visit tahoedonner.com/the-lodge.

Drink specials and 25 percent off small plates, soups and salads from 4 - 6 p.m., Sunday - Thursday. Happy hour discounts valid in The Pub only.

Full Lunch Menu offered through September 2

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Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Last day open with full lunch menu will be September 2.

Bring in a special bottle of vino from home to savor in the dining room and we’ll waive the corkage fee.

Marco Polo Grill at Trout Creek Open through September 2

Early Bird Happy Hour* You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy a great happy hour! Enjoy drink specials from 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday through Friday, in The Pub only.

Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Last day for Marco Polo Grill is September 2.

Music on the Porch Every Wednesday through August 28 a different artist will play music from 6 to 9 p.m.

on the porch at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub. See tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/events for the lineup.

Pizza on the Hill

Sunday Half-Price Pizza Hour* Grab a pizza to go Sundays from 5 - 6 p.m. and save some dough. With half-price cheese, pepperoni, or veggie pizzas, everyone’s happy, including your wallet. Offer valid for to-go orders only; limit 10 pizzas.

Through August, Pizza on the Hill is open for lunch at noon every Saturday and Sunday and also is open daily for dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Take it al fresco and enjoy a perfect summer evening meal on our outdoor patio. Call 530-582-9669 or visit tahoedonner.com/pizzaon-the-hill for menu offerings.

Monday Night Bingo

Happy Hour* A great way to quench your thirst! Get $3 Coors Light drafts and house wine by the glass for $4 at Pizza on the Hill’s Happy Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. every evening.

Thursday Night Trivia Trivia buffs, test your trivia knowledge

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Secure Food and Trash in Bear Country With bear incidents on the rise in the Tahoe/Truckee area, the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds residents to secure their food and trash at all times. With an estimated 35,000 bears in California, it is not surprising that from Memorial Day to Labor Day, CDFW is inundated with calls about bears breaking into homes, rummaging through trash bins and raiding campsites. These bears are often labeled “nuisance” bears, but in reality, the bears are just doing what comes naturally to them, foraging for food. “People are the root of the problem and it’s their behavior that we need to change,” said Marc Kenyon, CDFW’s Bear Program Manager. “By taking just a few precautions to secure food and trash, area visitors and residents can save themselves thousands of dollars in property damage, can help protect their families from injury and can save the lives of bears. Bears that become habituated to humans or conditioned to eating our food and trash often have to be killed.”

Tips for Bear-Proofing Your Home or Rental: Bears have keen noses and can smell an easy meal from miles away. They can easily tear a front door off its hinges if they smell food left out on the kitchen counter. To protect your family and property from bear break-ins follow these simple tips: • Purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container. • Wait to put trash out until the morning of collection day. • Don’t leave trash, groceries, or pet food in your car. • Keep garbage cans clean and deodorize them with bleach or ammonia. • Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use. • Only provide bird feeders during November through March and make them inaccessible to bears. • Don’t leave any scented products outside, even non-food items such as suntan lotion, insect repellent, soap or candles. • Keep doors and windows closed and locked. • Consider installing motion-detector alarms, electric fencing or motion-activated sprinklers. • Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it is ripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls. • Securely block access to potential hibernation sites such as crawl spaces under decks and buildings.

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The best places, the finest views—I thought I knew them

wells. Beginning in the 1920s, the McGlashan Water Company encased

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sac, rounded a gate, and walked off to explore McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract.

The oldest, most westerly well is cased in metal, six others in concrete, and one, the most southerly, is no longer cased at all. Old pipes still pro-

There stood massive boulders, carried down from the summit by

trude from the soil. Today the springs flow unrestrained, trickling down

ancient glacial forces that ground through the valley creating the

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the forest. Even some majestic old growth trees with furrowed, cinnamon trunks had here evaded logging and fire.

Born in Wisconsin in 1847, Charles Fayette McGlashan, the water company’s founder, emigrated to California as a boy, and traveled to

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keep returning to McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract to discover more of them.

McGlashan Springs

It is easy to lose oneself within these parcels, but it is difficult to get

lost. They are perfect for wandering. While traipsing through the area

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Soon he was teaching himself law, conducting scientific research, writing a Donner Party history, editing the local newspaper, and immersing himself in the town’s life. Truckee’s untiring promoter, he had a prescient understanding of the important role that winter recreation would have for the area.

The view from the Bucknam-Sinclair Tract, looking west.

Not all his endeavors succeeded. His scheme to raise imported

District, who held title until selling it to Tahoe Donner in 2011.

French frogs in local ponds ended quite badly, particularly for the frogs. And not all his endeavors were admirable. Elected to the state assembly on a racist platform, he was also a leader in Truckee’s Caucasian

The Bucknam Tract

An avid and accomplished butterfly collector, Charles McGlashan

League, an anti-Chinese vigilante committee. After arson and outright

applied in 1914 to patent an entomological mount that he and his daugh-

violence failed to drive the Chinese from town, he spearheaded boy-

ters had invented. One of the application’s two witnesses was a man

cotts and exclusions that proved so successful in starving them out that

named William Alvin Bucknam. He owned the 240-acre property to

he toured the state promoting the “Truckee Method” of persecution.

the west of McGlashan Springs.

Before these torments, Truckee’s Chinatown was second only to San

Compared to Charles McGlashan, W.A. Bucknam, born in Iowa in

Francisco’s. The Chinese had come to these mountains to build the

1849, led a relatively quiet life. Listed as a merchant on 1890s voter

railroad, and they stayed to work as merchants, lumbermen, and ice-

registration rolls, he was commissioned as Truckee’s postmaster by

men. Many also labored in the region’s charcoal industry, tending kilns

President Grover Cleveland in 1896. Laura Bucknam, his wife, appar-

around the clock for days on end. The remains of one such kiln can still

ently preceded him in the position. He later became a director at the

be found at McGlashan Springs today.

Champion Cold Stream Ice Company by the early 1900s.

Charles McGlashan died in 1931. Twelve years later the water com-

With boulders, cedars, and thickets of tobacco brush and whitethorn,

pany sold the McGlashan Springs parcel to the Truckee Public Utility

(Continued on p. 24)

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(continued from p. 23) the Bucknam Tract’s eastern end is similar to McGlashan Springs. Heading west, the geography tilts steeply until settling into a sheer 45-degree angle in an old, manzanita-filled fire scar with a panoramic view of Donner Lake.

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In 1911 W.A. Bucknam divided this property into tiny lots, each measuring 25 by 80 feet, which he then sold to San Franciscans as temporary refuge should another major earthquake strike. It was something of a swindle. If the next “big one” hit in the summer, then perhaps one could escape to Truckee and encamp on the property’s more gently sloping sections. But what if it struck in the winter? He did find some buyers, and still today about five acres of privately owned, undevelopable lots remain within the property. Ownership eventually passed to the Sinclair family, who gifted the land to Stanford University in 2005. Along with the town and the

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Truckee Donner Land Trust, Tahoe Donner purchased the property from Stanford in 2010. At least one trail will traverse the Bucknam Tract’s difficult western end. The Donner Lake Rim Trail will enter the parcel at its northwest corner and then sweep down into and across McGlashan Springs. That trail should be the first of several throughout these properties. Once they are built, these areas will offer among the best short- and mid-

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dawdling roly-poly cub to water. Startling and

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I have seen some remarkable sights in

McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract. Elaborately undulating ice fields flowing from the springs in winter. A bounty of crimson snow plants. A mother bear, who had almost certainly denned nestled under a nearby boul-

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Left: A view of Tinker Knob and the Pacific Crest from McGlashan Springs. Top right: One of the original artesian

As I walked back that first morning I

wells in McGlashan Springs.

wondered if I should tell anyone of what I

Bottom right: Map showing the

had found. Perhaps this was something best

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(continued from p. 25) secret for themselves. But it is difficult to remain quiet about McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract. —Benjamin Levine is the founder of the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails club (tdtrails.org). When not exploring the region’s beautiful forests, meadows, and ridgelines, he can be reached at tdtrails@gmail.com.

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bootleg trails. Although steep in some locations, the roads do many are in poor condition, caution is advised while exploring the bootleg trails. Please note: Construction work on a fire break will begin in the McGlashan Springs area on August 15. Visitors should take caution and watch for heavy equipment.

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A partially dismantled barbed wire fence surrounds the main line of springs. Until Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails can organize a volunteer effort to remove this hazard, caution is urged there as well. The ecological and archaeological integrity of these properties is now Tahoe Donner’s responsibility. Unfortunately, not all visitors have been protecting that integrity, and artifacts have already been stolen. Although a parking lot is planned, for now winter use is limited by parking restrictions. In time, however, McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract will no doubt become popular destinations for backcountry skiers and snowshoers. Please contact the Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails club if you would like to volunteer in McGlashan Springs and the Bucknam Tract. The club expects to be active there for many years with both cleanup efforts and trail construction. For more information about these areas and the trails club (including the planned adopt-a-trail program and the educational weed walk with the Truckee River Watershed Council on August 10), please visit TDTrails.org or email the club at TDTrails@gmail.com.

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Board Meeting Recap

JUNE 21, 2013

• Consent Calendar: Approved 4-0 (Director Miller absent) • ASC alternate appointment (Tanner) • ASC regular appointment (Whitten) • GPC alternate appointment (Sullivan) • GPC alternate appointment (Sherman) • GPC alternate appointment (McGregor) • Board Resolution 2013-3 Replacement Reserve Fund Policy: Approved 4-1 (Director Wulff no) •Board Resolution 2013-4 Operating Fund Policy: Approved 5-0 • Director of Finance & Accounting Report: Approved 4-0 (Director Miller absent) The board approved the preliminary May 2013 financials. These summaries are intended for general information purposes only. The minutes are available at tahoedonner.com, upon request in the General Manager’s office, or by calling 530-587-9431. A copy of the minutes and current agenda are posted outside the Member Services Office in Northwoods Clubhouse.

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