Glenbrook Life

Late August Sunset, photo by Marissa Tolotti Spring 2014 Letter to Members In This Issue: Page from the Presidents of the Glenbrook Homeowners The Port of Glenbrook...... 3 Association and Cottage &Townhome Association Community Thanks …………………...5 Worry About Water?.……………...... 6 Summer is almost upon us site, full-time licensed Bear Activity is HIGH!..…………….….7 and we want to give each Community Association Doggie Dooty Stations………………...8 of you a summary of the Manager (CAM) is Ms. Jen- What to do with Trash……….………...8 major Glenbrook Home- ny Clark. Jenny is current- New Community Manager.……………9 owners’ Assoc. (GHOA) ly a resident of South Lake Mark Twain at Glenbrook……………..9 and Glenbrook Cottage Tahoe but will be moving to st Glenbrook Creek Restoration………10 and Townhome Assoc. Glenbrook on October 1 . Glenbrook Baseball Caps…………...11 (GCTA) activities underway IPM and Jenny took over Extreme Cuisine………………………11 at Glenbrook. First and the community manage- Glenbrook Historical Society……….12 foremost, Glenbrook’s As- ment effective April 1st. Summer at Glenbrook………………..13 sociations have hired In- Jenny will overlap with Lin- Water, the New Gold………...... 18 cline Property Management da Bradley during this six (IPM) to manage our asso- month transition period ciations. IPM proposed ending September 30th, and the Associations 2014. agreed that our new on- Continued on Page 2

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A production of Glenbrook Homeowners’’ Association. ©Copyright, 2014 All rights reserved. No reproduction without GHOA authorization. GHOA PO Box 447, Glenbrook Nevada 89413 Edited by John Bradley VOLUME: GL514 ISSUE: Spring-514 Pa ge 2 Glenbrook Life

Spring 2014 Letter to Members Continued...

IPM is celebrating its 35th So, what have Jenny and Linda Bradley been st year serving homeowners doing since April 1 ? Jenny and IPM are working associations at the lake. closely with Linda Bradley to ensure a smooth It has a staff of 39 em- transition of all community functions for both ployees working for 57 GHOA and the Cottage Board. The following are homeowners’ associations (HOA’s) providing some of the current projects on which they are community management services (including working: compliance with the Nevada statutes for HOA's), Management will be getting bids accounting services, building repair services and to have the Townhome roofs landscape maintenance services for the HOA's inspected and any needed that it manages. IPM’s President is Mr. Larry caulking/repairs to be completed by this fall. Also, Management Wodarski, an impressive and approachable hands will obtain the opinion of a roof- -on manager/owner with extensive Lake Tahoe ing expert as to the condition of HOA experience. the roofs, estimate of remaining years of life and the costs to replace each roof. This information The Glenbrook Homeowners Association and will be used to update the Reserve Study. Glenbrook Cottage and Townhome Association selected IPM for the following reasons: Jenny and IPM’s Building/Maintenance Manager, Bill Philpot, have performed the Cottage and  IPM has the most Lake Tahoe HOA manage- Townhome inspections. Overall the homes have ment experience among its peers been well maintained and only minor repairs and touchup paint will be required.  IPM has extensive facility and infrastructure Management has reported that the Landscape maintenance experience and a “deep bench” Committee has developed a plan for the re- of in-house and “out-of-house” maintenance vegetation of the Glenbrook Creek area to meet specialists and contractors the GHOA’s obligation to revegetate the area. Aspens have been planted and native plants  IPM proposed the most qualified, competent will be planted. The required irrigation pipes have and congenial on-site community manager been covered with wood chips, and seeded with (Jenny Clark), and wildflowers and native grasses. Future phases for beautification of the east end of Glenbrook  IPM provides a continuity of management and Creek will be implemented by the end of June. community HOA management expertise for Jenny along with IPM’s owner, Larry Wodarski accounting, banking, HOA record keeping and and their Landscape Manager, Art Vasquez, Nevada HOA compliance. assessed the JB Landscaping addition of a 6th person to JB’s crew to replace the previous on- Several of you have expressed concerns regard- site maintenance personnel. It is IPM’s opinion ing the potential loss of “24/7” Glenbrook commu- that in addition to the cost savings resulting from nity service after October 1st. We are pleased to this move, there should be a noticeable improve- announce that Jenny has agreed to take on this ment in efficiency and improved community prop- function (within reason) and she and her husband erty maintenance. will move into the HOA’s Manager’s house on Continued on Page 3 October 1, 2014.

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Spring 2014 Letter to Members Continued...

Jenny and Linda will be working on the approved Camera Replace- ment Project at the front gate to improve camera coverage and resolu- tion. New camera installation is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. Also, IPM sent their consulting electrician to Glenbrook to review GHOA’s current Door-King gate control system to see if there are any system updates or lighting enhancements which could improve the gate system effectiveness and/or to make the system more user-friendly. We await their recommendations.

Please stop by the GHOA office and introduce yourself to Jenny. We think that you will under- stand why we are excited about our two Associations’ future, working together with Jenny and IPM. We welcome Jenny Clark and IPM to Glenbrook and we all expect a long and productive mutually beneficial working relationship.

Sincerely,

Dick Stuart, GHOA President Claude Hutchison, GCTA President & the GHOA Board of Directors & the GCTA Board of Directors

The Port of Glenbrook by Larry Tietig

The scuttling of the S.S. Tahoe on August 29, 1940 off Glenbrook Bay marked the end of steamship travel on Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe had been the grandest at 168’ 9”, but others with curious names like Governor Stanford, Niagara, Meteor, Todd Goodwin, and Tallac-later named Nevada- also shared time on the Lake in the era of steam. The S.S. Tahoe was launched with much fanfare on June 24th, 1896 at Glenbrook Bay. Distinguished guests from as far away as Virginia City and San Francisco attended the much anticipate launching. She had been built and tested in San Francisco, then disassembled and loaded on freight cars, and sent by train to Carson City. There the Tahoe was loaded on wagons and hauled up the Clear Creek road, now Highway 50, to Glenbrook.. A scaf- fold was built and in October of 1895 over 50 workers began the task of reassembling the mammoth iron hulled vessel for her maiden voyage in the early summer of 1896. Continued on Page 4

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S.S. Tahoe steams to Glenbrook

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The Port of Glenbrook Continued...

There are still portions of the metal mens and ladies lounge with the ramps used to launch the Tahoe in finest furnishings and finishes of the the water near the Glenbrook pier. day. The separate dining room sat Thirty one years earlier the first thirty, and the forward deck, when not steamship was also launched from carrying cargo, was used for dancing Glenbrook in the spring of 1865. This on special evening cruises. vessel was christened the Governor The home pier for the Tahoe was Blaisdel in honor of the first Governor Tahoe City, and it was there she of the new State of Nevada. departed at 9:10 a.m. daily for her Property of Special Collection Dept. U of N, Reno Library Captain A.W. Pray was marine archi- counter clockwise circumnavigation of the Lake. At 8:50 a.m. the train from Passengers on Board The Meteor. tect, builder and owner of this first steam vessel. The meadow north of Truckee would arrive on the pier at the Glenbrook cemetery and the main Tahoe City. The passengers and street through Glenbrook are named their “steamer trunks” were unloaded in honor of Captain Pray. The boat and then loaded on the Tahoe on the was 42’ long and was used by Pray to other side of the pier. At precisely raft log booms to his Glenbrook saw 9:10 a.m. a blast from the steam mill built 3 years earlier. The boat whistle, and the shout of “all aboard” doubled as a passenger and freight from ships Captain Pomin marked carrier, and a steamer ball was held departure. Arriving at appointed at the King’s Hotel in Tahoe City later stops to drop off freight, mail, passen- that summer to mark this new era of gers and their trunks and pick up the lake travel. same. Each stop preceded by a whistle blast of arrival and another at Steam vessels plied the waters of departure. The route continued Lake Bigler, later Lake Tahoe, for 75 throughout the day until arriving back years. Eventually, the popularity of at the Tahoe City pier at 5 p.m. to the automobile, and the completion of drop off passengers for the return a paved road circling the lake in the train to Truckee and the end of a Property of Special Collection Dept. U of N, Reno Library early 1930’s spelled the doom of the memorable vacation at the “Lake”. steamship. The early vessels were The S.S. Meteor was also scuttled off of used to transport logs to the saw mills The scuttling of the S.S. Tahoe not Glenbrook on April 21st, 1939. in Glenbrook. As the need for lumber only marked the end of steam vessel in Virginia City declined, starting in travel on Lake Tahoe, but it also the late 1880’s, tourist travel and mail marks the spot of the only under delivery supported these ships. water marine historical site in the State of Nevada. A fitting tribute to The S.S. Tahoe had been nicknamed the grandest steam vessel to ply the the “Queen of the Lake” for good waters of Lake Tahoe, but a tribute reason. She could comfortably carry also to all the other steam vessels 200 passengers and sported both a who were a part of that history.

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Steamer Tahoe on Lake Tahoe S.S. Tahoe

Community Thanks those Involved in Glenbrook Creek Restoration Project by Charlene Meenan, The Glenbrook Project

Along the journey of the 12-year, $600,000+ Glenbrook Creek Restoration Project there have been many angels. Dr. Steven Dow and I started that journey in 2002 working with State Lands to obtain a grant for the stream restoration. Then State Senator John Lee worked with me to make sure Glenbrook did not lose those funds. When the time was right the Glenbrook Homeowners Association (GHOA) embraced the project. The community owes Bud Hicks and Linda Bradley a great deal of Linda Bradley, former Community Manger, gratitude for shepherding this project through to completion. with homeowners Rick, Karen and Bailey Wolford, at new Glenbrook Creek culvert. Rick and Karen Wolford stepped forward when The Glenbrook Project needed to raise $50,000 as our match towards the $450,000 grant the community received. They gave the most outstanding fundraising event at their home that Glenbrook has ever seen. Glenbrook residents came to learn and contribute to this wonderful project and thanks to the Wolford’s we made our goal.

For those of you who do not know, Glenbrook Creek, of the 63 streams and creeks feeding Lake Tahoe, was the 7th largest stream polluter. The awareness of the critical restoration need was brought home at The Wolford’s event. The Nevada Fish and Wildlife Commission was another important agency involved in this project. Their time was donated by the State of Nevada. We had to spend several months in the early spring documenting all of the birds that called Glenbrook Creek their home, since many depend on Glenbrook Creek for food and habitat. The project was also designed to aid in the fish migration up stream. When the rusting, old standpipe culvert was removed there were 40 trout in that small area. Each was captured, documented and relocated by Meghan Kelly, the Nevada-Tahoe Conservation District project manager for the stream restoration. A big Glenbrook thanks goes to her for her leadership and expertise.

Garrett Sutton, creekside homeowner, worked with his extended family to obtain the necessary permission to be on their property to re-route the stream and construct the new culvert. Neighbor Larry Ruvo, in addition to his own extensive work on the western leg of this project, allowed access through his property while the new culvert was put in place. Mick Guheen, Chairman, watched over the release of funds from The Glenbrook Project so no funds were ever released until the contract milestone was obtained. Ray and Tami Brown called in a life-long friend that serves on the TRPA Pictured, L to R, some of the Glenbrook Creek Project “movers and shakers,” Linda Board to cut through the red tape making way for our wonderful Bradley, former Community Manager, stream scenic pathway. Without them Glenbrook would not have Charlene Meenan, driving force in the pro- been allowed to build the path. ject, homeowner Karen Wolford, GHOA Board Director, Sonia Rupp, Bailey, the Wolford’s dog, Jenny Clark, Community Continued on Page 6 Manager, Kathy Matson, Landscaping consultant and proactive homeowner Rick Wolford.

We Never Had To Worry About Water Conservation Before, Why Now? by Nancy Nolan

Until recently, we at Glenbrook have never had an issue with exceeding our water rights. Howev- er, over the last four years, our water usage has increased by approximately 27%. Usage spiked dramatically last summer, causing the Water Board to explore likely causes of the increased usage. An outside consultant performed an extensive leak study but was unable to find any significant leakage and no illegal hookups have been found. The Glenbrook Water Cooperative reports that water rights should be sufficient for community needs, but only if property owners pull together and practice common sense conservation. (See “Water is the New Gold” article.)

Glenbrook Water Cooperative plant on Glenbrook’s Beach.

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As with all large `projects there were many bumps in the road. Bud, Linda and the GHOA board navigated through them all. There were unavoidable cost overruns so, at the project’s conclusion, the funds needed to fully landscape the project, making it a stunning gateway to Glenbrook, were not available. Once again, the Wolford’s stepped forward and, without hesitation, picked up the siz- able tab for more extensive landscaping. As all the landscaping matures, the “Glen Brook Area,” a moniker Rick has given to the west side of Old Highway 50 where Glenbrook Creek crosses under the road and meanders its way through South Meadow to Lake Tahoe, will become the striking showpiece the Wolford’s and all of us knew it could be and worked so long and hard to achieve.

A big thanks to all of my angels! Charlene Meenan

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BEAR ACTIVITY IS HIGH AT GLENBROOK

Remove food, drinks and food wrappers from cars and keep car doors locked. (Bears can open unlocked doors in search of food. They also look for baby/children seats, drink cups, ice chests. Lip balm, cosmetics and car fresheners are also attractants for bears and other wild animals.)

Lock your home doors and windows. Keep garage doors CLOSED.

Stash your trash. (Use moth balls or crystals in your trash cans, store smelly garbage in freezer and dispose in GHOA provided bear dumpsters at GHOA office.)

DO NOT APPROACH BEARS, especially a mother with cubs or when a bear is eating. They are wild animals and can attack if disturbed. If you must take a picture, use a zoom lens.

Many “locals” carry a marine air horn with them when hiking in the forest as most bears are afraid of loud noises. (The air horns can be purchased at sporting goods, hardware stores WalMart or online at: http://www.amazon.com “Falcon-Safety-Super-Sound-Horn.”)

Questions – Concerns? Call the Bear League 530-7297. For more information, go to www.savebears.org. Also, Nevada Department of Wildlife: (775)-720-6130 or Emergency Bear Dis- patch: (775)-688-1331. DO NOT CALL THE GHOA OFFICE (GHOA has no way to take care of bear problems). Bears who gain access to unlocked cars and open windows are killed by the Department of Wildlife. They do not get “3 strikes.” Please help keep our wild neighbors alive by not allowing access to our food homes and cars.

Bears are only dangerous if we allow them access to food.

GLENBROOK WATER COOPERATIVE NOW ONLINE

The Glenbrook Water Cooperative is now online at Glenbrook Homeowners Association’s website www.GlenbrookTahoe.org. The Water Coopera- tive will post pertinent information such as special alerts, rates, policies. To contact the Water Co- operative directly, call (775) 883-2312.

Accessing the Water Co-op information page is easy, just click on the “Water Co-op” button at the To access the Glenbrook Water Cooperative online, click top of www.GlenbrookTahoe.org’s home page. on the button shown at www.GlenbrookTahoe.org.

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DOGGIE DOOTY STATIONS by John Bradley

The Glenbrook Homeowners Association provides “doggie dooty” stations throughout the community for residents to clean up after their pets. The stations provide “poop bags” and a place to dispose of pet waste at the station or nearby.

Contact the GHOA Office, (775)749-5522, if any of the bag dispenser stations are empty.

“Pet dooty stations” are located throughout the community.

WHAT TO DO WITH TRASH by John Bradley Every Glenbrook Homeowners Association fireplace or barbecue ashes. Always close and (GHOA) member is mandated to have trash secure access door. Use of GHOA dumpsters is service. GHOA does not provide this service to for GHOA members and their guests. members. Many homeowners have individual GHOA provides bear-safe dumpsters at all rec- “bear dumpsters” to accommodate “critter at- reational facilities for wastes from that area. tractant” wastes that should not be put in regular Never use these for household wastes or leave trash as bears and other wild animals are attract- any trash outside of any dumpster at any time. ed to Glenbrook by such homeowner careless- ness. GHOA does provide dumpsters near the This year is especially bad for wild animals since GHOA office for “critter attractant” wastes ONLY the ongoing draught has greatly diminished food and are not for other dry household trash, gar- in the wild for all animals. den or construction wastes, recycle, cardboard,

Tahoe bears are only dangerous Never leave trash outside of any Bears are attracted to the communi- around food (carelessly handled dumpster! Wild animals return regu- ty by carless practices with trash. trash) or with cubs. larly to places where they find food.

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New Community Association Manager by Jenny Clark

Please allow me to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. My name is Jenny Clark, a Community Association Manag- er with Incline Property Management. I have been in the property management business for over 10 years and employed through Incline Property Management for 4 years. Beginning April 1st, I have been given the opportunity of becom- ing your new Community Association Manager. Most of my management activities are coordinated in partnership with your Association’s Board of Directors. I look forward to working with them to address all of the Association’s needs. As your Community Association Manager, I am committed to assisting you in any way that I can and welcome the opportunity of chatting with each of you. Please feel free to contact me at 775-749-5266, or by email at [email protected]. Glad to be on board! Jenny

Mark Twain at Glenbrook by John Bradley

For the last four years, GHOA has been working They then rowed north with historian Bob Stewart to document Twain’s to a cove near a September, 1861 travels through what is now lumber claim owned by Glenbrook. From old public records, letters from their friends. There Twain, and other sources, Bob has confirmed that they camped while Sam Clemens, as he was then known, and his they laid out their own friend John Kinney, were here as hopeful timber timber claim north of barons. They hiked up to the summit via either their friends’ claim. King’s Canyon or Clear Creek Canyon (now called Their project was “Costco Canyon” by some), and then down Wal- thwarted by a brush ton’s Toll Road to Glenbrook Creek Canyon. They fire started by careless emerged from the Canyon at the northeast edge of attention to their As pictured in his novel, South Meadow. In his semi-autobiographical novel campfire. They were “Roughing It” this is a depic- “Roughing It”, Twain able to tion of Twain and Kinney exit- ing the shore to escape the speaks of his first view of escape, accidental brush fire. Lake Tahoe from that but the point. hard work of felling trees had already diminished their appetite for exploit- The men had been loaned ing their lumber claim. a skiff, and hiked along the beach to locate it.

Bob Stewart on Glenbrook Pier narrating a planned documentary about Mark Twain’s travels through the Sierra’s and Lake Tahoe.

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Glenbrook Creek Restoration Project Update by John Bradley

Construction has been completed on this important project and The Nevada Conservation District, The Glenbrook Project, Glenbrook Homeowners Association, (GHOA), proactive members and GHOA management are proceeding with landscaping plans. GHOA has dedicated additional funds for revegetation and enhanced landscaping. Generous homeowners have offered additional funds. Ten years in the planning, fund raising and construction, this project is recognized as a major im- provement cosmetically for Glenbrook as well as providing many environmental benefits; increasing the clarity of Lake Tahoe by reducing the lake’s 7th highest sediment polluter, providing breeding grounds for trout, salmon and other native fish as well as providing increased habitat for wild life up- stream as well improving Glenbrook Creek Valley’s and south Meadow’s vital watersheds.

(Pic. A) This was the view of Glenbrook Creek prior to the (Pic. B) The area around the creek was cleared of excess start of construction. growth and debris in preparation for construction.

The artist’s rendering below, Pic. C, is a projection of how it is hoped the area will appear once landscaping that was planted last fall and recent new plantings grow in. This process is slower than an- ticipated due to the extraordinarily dry winter and the ongoing draught in the western U.S.

(Pic. C) Artist’s rendering of the Glenbrook Creek Restoration Project site where Glenbrook Creek crosses under Old Highway 50 and meanders into South Meadow.

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Glenbrook Baseball Caps by John Bradley

The Glenbrook Historical Society has made available to Glenbrook residents, these high quality baseball caps. Proceeds go toward the projects that this non-profit organization is involved in such as im- provements to the Glenbrook cemetery and annual Glenbrook baseball games at the Cemetery Commons. Contact the GHOA Summer of 2013. At Glenbrook baseball, everyone wins. offices (775) 749-5522 for details on where to purchase the caps. Get a baseball cap and play ball on July 4th - 10 AM for adults, July 20th - Kids vs. Adults, 9AM, August 3rd - Kids game, 9 AM at the Cemetery Commons. Get a baseball cap from the Glenbrook Historical Society.

Extreme Cuisine by John Bradley

Linda and I prefer two restaurants at opposite ends of the dining and geographic cuisine spectrum, one is “Gringo-Mexican” and the other is “American-Asian.”

Freshie’s: reminiscent of dozens of small café type restaurants on Maui and the other South Pacific islands, with staffing to fit, features a wide variety of commonly served items and does a great job of it all. Medium priced and small, Freshie’s is a rare epicurean find, located in South Lake Tahoe, past Raley’s Market and next to the Bank of America. Very casual and comfortable, we’ve not had a bad meal there, especially since we love their fish tacos (they do them up in 4 or 5 different ways). If you’re in the area and hungry, stop by. In summer they have a roof top area with a lake view. (Click on name for more information) Beijing Palace: decidedly unlike most Asian restaurants with quiet, sophisticated trappings, comfortable seating, and tasteful art sur- rounds diners in quiet elegance. The menu is as extensive as it is delicious for both lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced fare is the best Asian in the area and we’ve tried most establishments serving Oriental food. (The Walnut Shrimp is Linda’s favorite; I like the Beef Chow Fun). It is located in Carson at the bottom of the Highway 50 hill, north on Highway 395, one short block west, up the street, be hind SaveMart and just south of Fandango. Perfect for a dinner and movie! We love it! (Click on name for more information)

Glenbrook Historical Society’s Last Summer Event by John Bradley Last summer the Glenbrook Historical Society staged a fund-raising event at The Glenbrook Club. The theme of the event was Mark Twain’ meanderings through the Sierra’s, Lake Tahoe, the Comstock and Glenbrook. McAvoy Layne, one of the most prominent Mark Twain impersonators in the west was the guest speaker. His presentation was extraordinary and very well received by the many who attended. The Glenbrook Historical Society reports that the event was highly successful and the non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization has pro- ceeded with assisting in the restoration and preservation Glenbrook’s rich historical areas, such as the Glenbrook cemetery. McAvoy Layne, well known Mark Twain impersonator, charmed a group of residents The Guest Speaker was Robert Hirst, who is General Editor and Official Curator at The Glenbrook Club. of the Mark Twain Project and Papers, University of California at Berkeley.

Highly successful Glenbrook Historical McAvoy Layne, Twain impersonator, capti- Society’s event at The Glenbrook Club. vated the Glenbrook residents and guests.

Historical Society’s Summer Presentation & Dinner, 2014

This year’s Glenbrook Historical Society’s fund raiser will be staged on Saturday, August 2nd, at the Cemetery Commons, next to the Glenbrook cemetery at Pray Meadow and Back Road. There will be tours of the cemetery and appetizers with the crew from The Glenbrook Club selling drinks from a “No-Ghost Bar,” starting at 5 PM. This will be followed by dinner and entertainment by the Eagle Wing Dancers at Yerington Park. This year’s theme is a highlighting of those Lake Tahoe residents who have lived here longer than anyone, the Native American Washoe Tribe. Also featured will be a Native American speaker highlighting the very early history of Lake Tahoe.

The Washoes and other Native Americans who lived in or near Lake Tahoe consid- Native Americans from the Washoe and ered it a sacred area, and ancestors of the other tribes lived on the shores of Lake original tribe members still do. Tahoe well into the 20th century.

SUMMER AT GLENBROOK 2014

July 4th This day-long celebration is the highlight of Glenbrook’s summer.

 FLAG RAISING & SALUTE TO GLENBROOK VETERANS: At 8AM on the Pier Beach, Glenbrook annually celebrates the nation’s independence and Glenbrook’s veterans with a flag raising ceremony. Cof- fee, juice and breakfast cakes are served.  GLENBROOK BASEBALL: The first of the three scheduled games start at 10AM at ball field by cemetery, for adults. Soft drinks and water are provided by GHOA. There are also “pick-up games” from time to time. The Glenbrook Historical Society has “Glenbrook Baseball” caps available with proceeds going to the organization’s restoration and preservation efforts.

 INDEPENDENCE DAY GOLF CART PARADE:

A decades old Glenbrook tradi- tion, the July 4th Golf Cart Pa- rade starts on Pray Meadow at Lake Mill at 4:30pm and moves around the community, winding up at Yerington Park for the Din- ner Gala/Barbecue there.

 JULY 4th DINNER GALA BARBEQUE: Every year gets better! When the annual Parade, with dozens of golf carts, con- cludes, Glenbrook residents gather at Yer- ington Park for sumptuous cuisine, with beer and wine, as well as entertainment and dancing following dinner. A wonderful prelude to the Glenbrook Bay spectacular fireworks display.

 ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY: Said by those lucky enough to see it, the Glen- brook Bay sunset fireworks is the most impressive display in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Generous Glenbrook residents annually contribute in excess of $30,000 toward this magnificent presentation, a fitting end to Glenbrook’s Independ- ence Day Celebration.

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 JULY 12th, COMMUNITY AWARENESS:

10AM to NOON. This gathering of residents from all over Glenbrook, held at the Steyer/Taylor residence on the lake, across from the Glenbrook Club, features speakers and presentations of important information for Lake Tahoe residents. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

 KID’S ACTIVITIES AT YERINGTON PARK:

Every Tuesday from July 1st to August 12th, 11:30AM to 1:30PM, GHOA hosts activity sessions for kids with games, crafts and instruction. The friendly staff serves hot dogs and soft drinks.

 MOVIES AT SUNSET - PIER BEACH AND YERINGTON PARK:

Each year, Chase International Real Estate sponsors feature film show- ings at Glenbrook. This year, On July 3rd, at sunset, a film will be shown on a huge outdoor screen at Pier Beach and July 25th at Yerington Park. Look for posters around the community announcing the name of the films. GHOA provides soft drinks, popcorn and chairs for those who don’t bring blankets or golf carts. (Dress warmly as it can get chilly, even in July) Movies are compliments of GHOA and Chase International.  ICE CREAM SOCIAL - PIER BEACH - JULY 26th, 11AM - 2PM: The Ice Cream Social has become a Glenbrook tra- dition. Presented annually at the Pier Beach from 11AM to 2PM by GHOA, the event features water activities, games, lots of kids’ activities, entertainment, with free soft drinks, giant hot dogs, and, of course, ice cream. nd  2nd ANNUAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENT - AUGUST 2 , 6:00PM This event will start with tours of the cemetery, with The Glenbrook Club’s “No Ghost” bar and appetizers next to the cemetery, at the Cemetery Com- mons, followed with entertainment by the “Eagle Wing Dancers” and dinner at Yerington Park.  ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING - YERINGTON PARK, AUGUST 16th: The Annual Members’ Meeting is an open air gathering of GHOA & GCTA Board Members and homeowners. Lunch, with drinks will be provided free of charge at the conclusion of the GHOA meeting. GCTA meeting: 9AM to 10AM GHOA meeting: 10AM to 11AM

Glenbrook’s annual flag raising, July 4th, 2013 Honoring veterans and our nation’s Independence at Pier Beach

Annual Cemetery Commons baseball game Everybody gets to play baseball

Lead vehicle in Glenbrook’s annual golf cart parade Parade favorite, Pete Jensen’s vintage woody

Check out www.GlenbrookTahoe.org for photos of events at Glenbrook, past and present.

Parade starts on Pray Meadow at Lake Mill The Mercedes of Golf Carts

Celebrating the 4th in style! On-road Hummer

Dinner Gala at Yerington Park following the golf cart parade Dancing on the grass at Yerington Park after dinner

Check out www.GlenbrookTahoe.org for photos of events at Glenbrook, past and present.

Everyone joins in after-dinner dancing Yerington Park’s grass dance floor gets a workout!

Ice Cream Social at Pier Beach Jellerson House and Pier Beach goers

Lots of water fun on the lake. Summer sunset movie at Pier Beach

Check out www.GlenbrookTahoe.org for photos of events at Glenbrook, past and present.

"Water, the New Gold" by Nancy Nolan There is nothing better than a day at the beach, a round of golf, a long run, or an early morning outing in the kayak followed by a nice long shower, a cool drink and a delicious meal in the company of good friends. It must be summer in Glenbrook! Hmmm - each of these activities involves water, or, as many call it, "the new gold". As the newest member of the Water Coop Board and therefore by far the least knowledgeable, the past six months has been a real education for me, as well as a reminder that our special enclave is blessed with beauty in abundance, much of which is dependent in some way on water. So, when asked to contribute an article to the Newsletter, I thought it might be a good time to share some of the things I have learned that are so important in preserving the essence of our community without depleting its natural resources. In compiling these questions, I reached out to several unsuspecting Glenbrookians (doubt that is a word) and asked what they knew, thought they knew or would like to know about our water situation. Hopefully, this little Q&A will enlighten you as well as enlist your unanimous support in our ongoing water conservation efforts.

WE NEVER HAD TO WORRY ABOUT WATER CONSERVATION BEFORE - WHY NOW?

Until recently, we at Glenbrook have never had an issue with exceeding our water rights. However, over the past 4 years our water usage has increased by approximately 27%. Usage spiked dramatically last summer, causing the Board to explore likely causes of the increased usage. You may recall that we hired an outside consultant to perform a leak study which resulted in the finding of no significant leaks. We also independently investigated reports of illegal hookups and have found no evidence that they exist. The good news is that our water rights should be sufficient for our needs - if we pull together and practice common sense conservation, we can stay well within our rights without having to make great sacrifices.

EVERYONE PAYS A FIXED RATE, I CAN USE ALL THE WATER I WANT, RIGHT? Unfortunately NO. There has long been a misconception by many (myself included) that since our water comes from the lake and we have our own plant, there is an unlimited supply of clear, clean, potable water. While it is true that our water comes from the lake, our usage is restricted by the water rights granted to us. It's kind of like learning that there is no Tooth Fairy!

I AM NOT THE PROBLEM – SOMEBODY ELSE MUST BE USING TOO MUCH Currently most Glenbrook members do not have meters, so the Coop does not have a way of determining where usage is particularly high or low. So long as we live within our usage rights, we have felt no need to install individual meters.

Our Water Coop has approximately 93 million gallons of water rights. This is an average of 259,000 gallons per year per Coop member. The average U.S. Household uses 146,000 gallons per year with 70% of that being indoor use, leaving 30% used outside, primarily on landscaping.

If we are unable to voluntarily curb our usage to live within our allocated rights, we may need to install individual meters, which cost approximately $5,000 per household (at the expense of the homeowner). Once meters are installed, each member would be charged at a predetermined metered rate, in accordance with the Conservation Plan put into effect last Fall. Continued on Page 19

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WHO ASSIGNS AND REGULATES WATER RIGHTS AND USAGE? CAN'T WE JUST BUY MORE RIGHTS? Water rights are assigned and regulated by the Nevada State Engineer's Office. There are no new rights available from the State for Glenbrook, so we don't have the option of asking the State Engineer to grant us more rights. More to the point, we have an acre foot of water per Coop member which is considered by industry experts to be an ample amount. So, again, our issue isn't water rights. Our issue is conservation!

HOW DO OUR RATES COMPARE TO OTHER COMMUNITIES IN DOUGLAS COUNTY? Community Current Annual Rate Proposed Annual Rate Glenbrook $1,400 $1,400 Zephyr $1,260 $1,374 Skyland $1,476 $2,406 Cave Rock $2,928 $3,026

HOW CAN I DO MY PART IN CONSERVING WATER?

1. Reduce outdoor watering. Nationwide, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for one- third of all residential water use. In South Lake Tahoe, water use almost triples in the summertime due in large part to landscape irrigation. So it would follow, that a great place to start water conservation is outside. Tahoe Basin studies show that with soils typical in this region, anything over 1/2" of water dispersed per irrigation cycle is wasted. Most sprinkler heads will disperse over 1/2" in less than 20 minutes. So adjust your sprinkler system watering cycle and duration not to exceed 20 minute cycles. If you are like most of us, the mere thought of "adjusting" that device sends us running for an expert! In that case call a neighbor, gardener or someone who understands the beast and control your "controller." 2. Check for broken or clogged sprinkler heads. 3. Swap out your lawn for low-water plantings. 4. Fix leaks in plumbing fixtures, including toilets, faucets, and shower heads. If possible, upgrade to high-efficiency models and install aerators to cut down on water amount but not pressure. 5. Install water-efficient devices. Rebates are offered on dishwashers and washing machines as well as smart irrigation controllers. 6. Shower with a bucket, or a friend! 7. Play your favorite song while you shower. When the song ends, so does your shower. And, please, no 1812 Overture! 8. Sweep your porches, don't hose them! For those of us who like to think you can eat off our floors - even our porches - give it up. This may require checking into a "spa " or a few counseling sessions, but you can do it! 9. When doing dishes, use the "soaker" method. In my household, those nasty pots and pans we really didn't want to scrub were declared "soakers" meaning you filled them with water and let them sit, hoping that the kitchen fairy would come in the night to finish the job. So, instead of running the water while you rinse the dishes (many in my household would argue that is what dishwashers are for) - soak, don't rinse your dishes. Or, better yet, don't rinse or soak - test your dishwasher!

If you follow these guidelines and make sure that you aren't allowing water to run or leak in the house or around the property, you will be doing your part to keep the Cooperative within our water rights. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Glenbrook in about 1878 when the lumber mills Glenbrook residents skiing in the bay in the late here were in full operation. Remnants of the pier in 1960’s. Shakespeare Rock in the background. the foreground can still be seen in Glenbrook Bay. The iconic Shakespeare Rock is in the background.

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