GLENBROOKLIFE NATURE’S PARADISE ON YOUR DOORSTEP SUMMER 2019 NEWSLETTER
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LETTER TO THE MEMBERS FROM THE Letters to the Members...... 1-4 GHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meet the Shuttle Buoy Staff...... 4 State of the Lake...... 5 The following is a summary of our 2018 accomplishments and an update on the major GHOA activities which are currently under- Mosquito Abatement...... 5 way at Glenbrook. Meadows/Forest Updates...... 6-9 Kids Program...... 9 4FISCAL YEAR 2018 Chance Encounter...... 10-11 GHOA completed Fiscal Year 2018 with a cash surplus of $32,910 GHOA Rules Reminders...... 12-13 which continues GHOA’s excellent financial health. At the start of Fiscal Year 2019, the Association had $2,177,887 in its Reserve League to Save Lake Tahoe...... 14 Fund for use on future capital assets’ upgrades and maintenance. Reverse 911...... 15 Bear Activity...... 16 4LANDSCAPE CONTRACT Landscape Contract: For 2019, GHOA again awarded the landscape contract to Incline Doggie Dooty/Rule Reminders....17 Property Management (IPM), our community management con- 4th of July Recipes...... 18-21 tractor. IPM is celebrating its 39th year serving the Reno Tahoe 4th of July Celebration...... 22-23 Region’s residential homeowner associations (HOAs) and regu- Glenbrook Calendar...... 24 larly provides landscape maintenance to their HOA customers. Glenbrook Fireworks...... 25 4UPGRADE GHOA’S IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR Coyotes & Bears & Geese...... 26-29 SMART CONTROLLERS Free Concert...... 29 Matt Setty from NVENV is assisting GHOA with the design of 2018 Wildfire Outlook...... 30-32 the specifications, soliciting bids and the preparatory work for from Tahoe Fire & Fuels installation of “smart controllers” to allow us to turn off sprinkler Wildfire Emergency...... 33 zones upon detecting a leak, following a rain storm and/or when Procedures & Evacuation Checklist the surrounding soil is moist. We hope that this project will result Wildfire Safety...... 34-35 in meaningful water savings for GHOA during the last half of 2019 and thereafter. 4YERINGTON/DIRIGO TO 4LAKE MILL MEADOW GLENBROOK PATHWAY UPGRADE Matt Setty is also helping GHOA to remove the For several years, GHOA, the Glenbrook Club, small pond near Lake Mill Road and to create a and Mr. Kingman have discussed improvements plan for the use of all GHOA meadows as fire- and realignment of the golf cart pathway form safe zones within Glenbrook in the event of a Dirigo Court to the Glenbrook Clubhouse. This major community fire. These will include: shared project is now in the detailed planning 1. Revision and update of the fire-fuel stages with the hope of obtaining TRPA approval management areas to reflect the meadow during 2019, reconstruction thereafter, and areas that are being encroached upon an eventual deeded right-of-way to and from by aspens/willows and other vegetation. Yerington Park and the Glenbrook Club. This will then place the Lake Mill area (and 4SLAUGHTERHOUSE CANYON other meadows) into the defensible space management areas with fire breaks around STREAM RESTORATION each fire safe zone; and, As many of you may have observed, much work was completed on the west side of Land’s End 2. Development of a design to address trail Road to restore Slaughterhouse Creek to its erosion along the Lake Mill beach access path. natural channel, to remove mosquito breeding As part of these plans, Matt has requested a grounds, to improve access for mosquito vector permit for vegetation removal, reversal of the control, and to enhance access to and/or reduce trail erosion, reversal of stream course ponding, fire risk for China Garden and Land’s End. and improvement of stability issues. The willows and other swampy growth were Fire Safety Update: Over the past few months cleared, stacked, dried, controlled-burned by members of both GHOA’s Meadows/Forest TDFD, and the Slaughterhouse Creek channels Health & Fire Safety Committee, as well as the were restored. Seeding (with an indigenous GHOA Board have been reviewing a unique wild seed mix) and cleanup of fire debris will fire prevention plan for Glenbrook which was take place when the west side is dry enough to presented to us by Matt Setty (NVENV) in support equipment. conjunction with Conrad Wright, President of Later this year, and into 2020, we intend to Alchemy Aerial. During March, the proposal repeat the cleanup, controlled burn, and stream was unanimously approved and funded by the restoration process on the east side of Land’s GHOA Board. End Road. The intent of this plan is to significantly reduce fire risk and provide mitigation within the entire 4MOSQUITO ABATEMENT Glenbrook community. Matt’s and Conrad’s During 2018 (and continuing for 2019), Douglas firms will team up to collect high-quality data, County Mosquito Abatement sprayed to control from both aerial (through the use of a drone) mosquito larvae in Slaughterhouse Canyon (and and on-the-ground surveillance to identify the other potential mosquito breeding grounds highest fire-risk areas. With this data, they will throughout Glenbrook). This was augmented suggest fire management remedies to Tahoe- by GHOA (implemented by NVENV) purchased Douglas Fire District (TDFD) to mitigate fire risks. and installed 150 mosquito “dunks” (for vector control) which were placed in areas of stagnant TDFD, as well as at the Nevada State Fire au- water not accessible to Douglas County Mosquito thorities strongly support this plan to provide abatement. GHOA entered into a contract with high-resolution data for fire prevention with- Douglas County Mosquito Abatement to sustain in Glenbrook and for future state and federal the mosquito abatement within Glenbrook at a grants for Glenbrook “halo” clearing and for fire cost of $15,000 per season. prevention within the Glenbrook community.
2 4GLENBROOK EVACUATION LETTER TO THE MEMBERS FROM PROCEDURE TRAINING THE GCTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS At 10:00 AM on July 8th, 2019 the Tahoe Winter has held on with a vengeance and until Douglas County Fire Department in conjunction early June rain and snow were the norm for all with GHOA and the Glenbrook Community will of us here at Glenbrook. This included the big conduct Glenbrook Evacuation Training at the Memorial Day weekend. Finally, it appears that Glenbrook Clubhouse. If you have signed up the sun has reappeared and the snow is melting. for the reverse 911 service, you will receive a In fact the American River, for those of you who reverse 911 call shortly before this training. transit US 50, is roaring down the canyon is Evacuation Training will be open to the entire proof positive. Glenbrook community. Please attend. Each year your Board of Directors adopts a 4FAIR SHARE budget plan and a set of goals for the fiscal year commencing October First. Financial statements GHOA has made progress in negotiating an are prepared and reviewed on a quarterly equitable resolution for the Fair Share of common basis comparing performance to plan along community expenses by all Glenbrook property with the outlook for the balance of the fiscal owners for GHOA provided assets. These assets year. As we write this letter both the Cottages include roads, drainage systems, front gate and Townhomes are close to budget for seven operations, the pier, beaches, the buoy shuttle months (10/1/18 - 4/30/19) however, the cost of service, parks, community fire “halo” and fire snow removal in 2018/19 will exceed the Cottage prevention, and other amenities operated and budget which will come as no surprise to those maintained at the expense of GHOA’s members. who “wintered over”. On the town home side, an We will notify members upon agreement with additional expenditure was made for a detailed GPOA and approval by the GHOA Board. review of the roofs of all 68 member units which 4JULY 4TH EVENTS not only addressed their condition but outlined a maintenance program and identified a scope of July 4th Events: We look forward to another needed repairs. fabulous 4th of July. And, wrist bands are available for purchase. Please join us this year The results of this study, by BEAM Consultants, for all of the July 4th events as there is no other which was completed in December 2018 celebration like it in the Lake Tahoe basin. prompted the appointment of an advisory committee (Roofing Committee) to focus on 4WEBSITE assuring the realization of the service life of The website is packed full of helpful HOA infor- the town home roofs and to further advise the mation, please visit it at glenbrooktahoe.org. GCTA Board on additional necessary steps going forward. Concurrent with this letter, a highly Sincerely, qualified roofing contractor is working to provide The GHOA Board of Directors a bid to implement the BEAM recommendations dealing with needed roofing repairs and the DICK STUART PRESIDENT commencement of a regular maintenance program. In addition, the Committee and Board PETE JENSEN VICE PRESIDENT are investigating ways to perhaps further extend NANCY NOLAN TREASURER the service life of our existing roofs. ROGER LA VOIE SECRETARY One of the primary duties of your GCTA board JACK DIEPENBROCK is to build and maintain adequate Reserves to TOM TORNGA handle major financial requirements over an JONATHAN FORE extended time horizon. Replacing town home roofs will be a prime example particularly in light
3 of the devastating California wildfires and the MEET YOUR 2019 resulting demand for construction and roofing services. In FY 2019Town Home members dues SHUTTLE BUOY STAFF were increased $100 per quarter ($400 annually) There will be some new faces on the Glenbrook to augment reserves and it is likely a similar Pier this summer to transport you and your increase will be needed in FY 2020. family/friends to your boat. Please welcome Your board has also commissioned a service our staff that stands ready to assist you. Reid is (Roof Scope) to map the precise roofing area of returning but Joe, Jon, Scott, and Doug will be each town home so that there will be an accurate new additions to the dock. measurement of roof areas when bids are solicited Reid as you may recall is a recent retiree for roof replacement in the next decade. from the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Fire is a present and consistent danger and was a career game warden. Jon Catalano consequently the enhancement of efforts to and Joe Burfield are both recent Reno Police build defensible space continues as a key goal Department retirees and Doug Hildebrand and for the GCTA Board. This is particularly true in the Scott Farmer are both recent Nevada Highway China Garden areas which has the most dense Patrol retirees. Between Reid, Joe, Jon, Doug vegetation with contaminate fire risk. Members and Scott we should have a very safe summer! are strongly encouraged to take advance of the partnership with Tahoe Fire Service to address your individual homesite. Additional information will be promulgated by both GHOA and GCTA on this subject to encourage your active participation. Finally water conservation is an ongoing requirement and a continuing objective is to Reid Varble Jon Caralano work collaboratively with the Glenbrook Water Cooperative throughout the year but particularly in the summer when occupancy and resulting water usage is at its peak. Please report leaks or broken lines or sprinkler heads immediately to the Homeowners Office and avoid wasting this precious resource. Small steps add up.
As we head in to a great summer with so Joe Burfield Doug Hildebrand many activities take a moment to thank our Community Manager, Ms. Jenny Clark and her enthusiastic and gifted staff for all they do to make Glenbrook that most special place that we all are so fortunate to enjoy. Happy Spring & Summer! The GCTA Board of Directors Scott Farmer CLAUDE HUTCHISON PRESIDENT NANCY NOLAN VICE PRESIDENT Should you need any assistance this summer with regards to your boat, our pier staff can be RANDALL BOLTEN TREASURER reached at (775) 309-3223. We look forward to SUSAN COUNTNER SECRETARY assisting you this summer! ROSS BARNETT
4 STATE OF THE LAKE REPORT FOR 2018 4 BY LARRY TIETIG Those of you who follow the year to year clarity fluctuations for Lake Tahoe probably know that the recent release of the 2018 report brings good and bad news for the largest alpine lake in North America. In spite of recent extreme droughts and above average snow fall, lake clarity has improved during the latest five year average to 70.3’ from the previous 5 year average of 69.3’. This recent announcement by the University of This article was excerpted from the Reno Gazette Journal California Davis’ Tahoe Environmental Resource article of May 25,2019, “Tahoe Clarity Recovers from Recent Center in Incline Village, represents a 1.5% Drought, Rain and Snow; but Climate Threat Remains”. improvement in lake clarity going forward. Not significant, but a positive trend that shows that MOSQUITO ABATEMENT the lake is responding to the many programs implemented to bring lake clarity back to pre- GHOA is anticipating mosquitos in 2019. The wet 1968 clarity levels of 100’. Most of you are aware winter has expanded mosquito habitat throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. In anticipation of this we are of some of these programs which include: continuing the Douglas County Mosquito Abatement secchi dish measurements, steps to reduce District (DC MAD) treatment applications within fine sediments from washing into the lake from Glenbrook, and in addition applying mosquito developed property, roads and storm drains, larvicide every two weeks. Starting in early-may reducing algae growth as a result of fertilizer Biological Mosquito Control has been applied to leaching into the lake. The good news is these areas with standing water in the Slaughterhouse programs have stabilized continuing clarity loss, meadows, China Beach, China Gardens, Lake Mill but the bad news is that other more long term Meadow, Jepson House area and along Glenbrook problems are having an impact on the lake. Creek above Hwy 50. The additional slow-release larvae treatment was effective last year. Treatment Over the last 100 years the average minimum will continue into September. The larvicide in use is lake temperature has increased 4.4 degrees a small white floating donut about 2” in diameter. from 28 to 32 degrees. And the average These dissolve in water over a period of about 30- maximum temperature has increased 2.2 days. Mosquito Dunks® brand were selected for use degrees to more that 56 degrees. The result and are compliance with all applicable regulation. is that less participation is falling in the form These “Dunks” are safe for use with aquatic like, and non-toxic to humans, however please doe not disturb of snow, from 52% to 32%, and warmer air the “Dunks” floating in the wetland areas. The active and runoff from rain, instead of snow melt, ingredient in the larvicide is Bacillus Thuringiensis reduces the mixing of warmer surface water subspecies israelensis strain BMP 144 solids, spores, and the colder deep water in the lake. This and insecticidal toxins (EPA Registration No. 6218- reduced mixing in the water column promotes 47. If a pet eats a mosquito dunk please call your vet algae and phytoplankton growth and both and provide the EPA registration number. reflect light which reduces the lake’s clarity. This new concern of lake warming with less mixing with colder deep water will challenge the thinking and implementation of new scientific technologies in order to continue the improvement in Lake Tahoe’s clarity. UPDATE ON THE MEADOWS/FOREST HEALTH & FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES BY ROGER LA VOIE3 4COMMITTEE: Larry Tietig, Peyton Bruns, Dr. John Hoeffer, Anton Walden, Phil Atkins-Pattenson, Jonathan Fore & Roger La Voie 4GLENBROOK FIRE RISK This year our Committee reviewed a proposal ASSESSMENT AND which was later unanimously adopted by the GHOA Board to engage NVENV and Alchemy MITIGATION PROJECT Aerial to provide a high technology solution Those of you present at Glenbrook in mid-June toward identifying the highest risk areas. The may have observed drones flying over the initial contract for this assessment is $66,000. community. Here’s why: Due to the elevated They will rely upon aerial data collection by wildfire risk and extended fire seasons, California flying drones over every square foot of our and other western states have been plagued with community including Upper Slaughterhouse. a multitude of horrific and deadly wildfires. In Visual observers on the ground will be used in order to reduce the likelihood of such fires striking conjunction with the drones. Glenbrook, GHOA has contracted with Matt These drones carry Alchemy’s spectral sensors Setty’s firm, Nevada Environmental Consulting which are engineered to locate, assess, and (NVENV) and their partner, Alchemy Aerial to measure fire fuel type, health, and distribution. provide a new service designed to combat this The resulting data analytics allow them to asses possibility. Traditional methods of assessing fire fire fuel types in proximity to all of Glenbrook’s risk in a large community like ours’ often rely on structures and their defensible spaces. It also outdated satellite data to detect the potentially allows them to assess Glenbrook’s Wildland most combustible areas of vegetation. Also due Urban Interface (WUI) areas. to Glenbrook’s often rugged terrain it is difficult for the Tahoe Douglas Fire District (TDF) to gain The aim of these products is to support ground access in evaluating the highest risk intelligent fuels mitigation efforts while areas. Such traditional risk assessments leave providing an unbiased assessment of the fuels much to be desired. and forest. This will result in creating a Fuels Map of Glenbrook, which will indicate all vegetation fuels as being either: light, medium, or heavy. Special attention will be paid to trees with poor health, which under traditional visual methods could be difficult or impossible to identify. Such dying or dead trees can act as “lightning rods” in Tahoe’s summer thunderstorms. A second data collection will be conducted later this summer to assess fuel abundance changes, validate distressed vegetation, and generally identify the highest risk zones. These maps will then be evaluated by fire scientists, fuel experts, and botanists who will develop a Preliminary Fire Mitigation Plan. The Preliminary Fire Mitigation Plan will All are encouraged to attend for an important likely include recommendations for: program expected to take just 45 minutes to an hour of your time. You will be alerted 15 • biomass removal minutes before the training begins by a Re- • mastication verse 911 call to any registered phone num- • mechanized tree removal bers for your household advising you to go • prescribed burns to the Clubhouse. This will appear as an 800 The resulting information will then be shared number and you may be tempted to ignore with the TDF officials for incident planning it. If you have already registered we suggest and situational awareness. Implementation you add it to your phone contacts with the will be coordinated among TDF, NVENV, and name “Reverse 911”. If you have not already GHOA. We are excited to report on this as a registered, please do so. It takes only a few cutting-edge venture that besides protecting minutes: https://douglascounty.onthealert.com Glenbrook, could become a new standard for (775) 782-5126. We look forward to seeing you fire suppression in other mountain areas. in July! 4FIRE EVACUATION TRAINING 4GLENBROOK COMMUNITY PROGRAM JULY 8TH @ 10AM EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN WITH MEADOW On Monday July 8th TDF personnel, will stage a EVACUATION ZONES second Fire Evacuation Training Program at the Glenbrook Clubhouse for the entire communi- It has been many years since the Glenbrook com- ty. First responders, including a 911 call center munity updated our evacuation plan & conducted operator will be there to implement evacuation an evacuation drill. This is critical for community training and dispense useful information. safety given the limited egress from Glenbrook during a major fire or other potential disasters.
GLENBROOK FIRE EVACUATION ROUTES No Exit No Parking
• Main Entrance at Hwy 50 is the ONLY exit from Glenbrook • DO NOT go to GHOA Office (Old Hwy 50) – No Exit • NO PARKING along primary (RED) roads • Keep FIRE HYDRANTS clear of vehicles • Use Primary (RED) travel routes • Use secondary routes (YELLOW) only when directed Exit
7 During 2018 and continuing into 2019, GHOA 4PROGRESS ON has worked together with TDF to secure the SLAUGHTERHOUSE CANYON approval of TRPA to develop a new evacuation plan which incorporates safe-spaces within the During 2018, after receipt of the required community by establishing and maintaining fire federal (Corps of Engineers) and state permits breaks around several Glenbrook meadows. (NV Lands, TRPA, etc.) GHOA began a major During 2019, GHOA intends to get the final restoration project beginning on the west approval for the meadows’ perimeter clearing, side of Lands End Road and extending to the finalize the Evacuation Plan, and educate the Lake. On behalf of GHOA and NVENV worked entire Glenbrook community regarding the in conjunction with the Tahoe Douglas District’s following: reverse 911 and its emergency Fire Crew to clear, dry and perform a significant notification procedures, evacuation routes, and and highly successful controlled burn. Gone internal evacuation safe zones within Glenbrook. now is the dense blanket of willows and other vegetation which had totally encroached upon the meadow. However, prior to completing the burn, the massive winter storms arrived; and now the resulting major snow melt has delayed completion of this phase. Once sufficiently dry, Matt Setty’s crew will stack and pile the remaining wood and TDF will burn it.
4UPDATE OF THE GLENBROOK COMMUNITY PERIMETER FIREBREAK (HALO) GHOA is working with TDF along with the support of $400,000 of federal and state grants to create a safe firebreak around Glenbrook’s entire perimeter. For most of Glenbrook, this is a periodic cleanup of the existing firebreak, but it will also include first-time clearing of Stream Environmental Zones (SEZ) areas which were previously untreated & present fire risk due to Also, on the west side of Lands End Road, NVENV the large amounts of dry fuels. The extension restored North Canyon Creek (often known as of the Glenbrook Halo to SEZs and controlled Slaughterhouse Creek) to its historical stream burns in such areas was pioneered by TDF and bed. Finally, they will soon be planting a mix of NVENV during 2018 on the lake side clearing of natural Tahoe grasses and other native wetland the Slaughterhouse Meadow. TDF contractors plants to revegetate the natural meadow. Later plan to masticate approximately 50 acres within in 2019, similar meadow clearing work will the community this year. These lands include the initiate on the east side of Lands End Road (the perimeter of the meadows & thick brush on some upper meadow) and continue into 2020. It will of the open space parcels, and along roadways include the restoration of North Canyon Creek that are critical to fire equipment access. to its natural stream bed.
8 The impetus for this project was twofold: 1. To markedly reduce stagnant water and remove the heavy vegetation, thus providing both the Douglas Co. Mosquito Abatement District and GHOA clear access to treat the mosquito breeding ponds. GHOA initiated our own mosquito abatement treatment in late May 2019 and will continue treatment every two weeks throughout the summer. This effort is required to reduce mosquitos in 4KIDS PROGRAM AT3 those areas that are not currently included in the Douglas County abatement program. YERINGTON PARK 2. To provide safe access for TDF fire crews to Join us at Yerington Park every Lands End residents in the event of an emer- Tuesday from 10am to 12pm gency. Previously GHOA had been advised from July 16th to August 20th. that on a “red-flag” day, their firefighters could not have responded to a fire due to the risk of trapping personnel and equip- GAMES, SPORTS, CRAFTS, ment. Having now successfully eliminated WATER BALLOON FIGHTS the canopy of tall, dense willows, TDF will once again respond to protect those homes & MORE! AGES 5-12 and residents.
Later, we will consider instituting an environ- mentally favorable project known as Beaver Analogs. This entails the creation of “starter dams” which encourage beavers to develop their homes in “preferred” areas that are likely to prevent them from the continued blocking of the culverts beneath Lands End Road. It could also provide viewing opportunities for the resi- dents and users of GHOA open space. CHANCE ENCOUNTER Fortunately, they were a safe distance ahead when mother sensed my presence and looked OF A PERSONAL NATURE over her shoulder. Once we made eye contact BY LARRY TIETIG 3 I stopped to give her a clear path for their escape, and to let her know I was not a threat Unlike many youngsters of today I was fortunate, to her or her cub. They ambled a short distance in my youth, to be able to roam and experience when mom guided junior up the embankment the many wonders of nature. It seems that in on the high side of the road. When they were a today’s world we have “a nature deficit disorder” safe distance from me I continued on my ascent. which is taking us away from our roots. As a youngster growing up in Illinois and California, As I rounded the next curve in the road I saw a and spending many summers in Michigan I was group of four fellow walkers and warned them to encouraged-Larry, go outside and find something be alert as they rounded the next curve. I then to do-to experience and explore the beauty and continued to the top, rested and began my trek diversity of nature. I continue to embrace that back to Glenbrook. As I rounded that same curve passion at this national treasure, Lake Tahoe. In I once again saw mom and cub, a safe distance previous articles in this newsletter I have shared ahead on the road, and again I slowed. Mom was the abundant and significant history of this basin. investigating downed logs for grubs, while junior In this article I will share my personal encounters tried to distract mom for play. Again, we made with the wildlife in Glenbrook and throughout eye contact, I stopped and she went down into the Tahoe Basin. the canyon and junior was on her heels. I then felt comfortable to continue my walk. I begin this article by letting the reader know that what follows are actual encounters that One October day as I walked down from the top cannot be anticipated, but when they occur of Lands End Road, enjoying the fall colors and they remain cherished memories for me and the sun’s golden hue as it lowered towards the maybe will encourage some of you to get out horizon, I saw movement a short distance ahead. and explore for yourself. It was a male bear that had been exploring Slaughterhouse creek. He climbed over the In Glenbrook we have all seen the occasional fence at the Merkelbach property and we made coyote, quail, bald eagle, bear, beaver, red tail- eye contact. I stopped and so did he. He looked ed hawk, osprey, wildcat and other wildlife. at me, slowly shook his head, and made a slight They are all around us, but at the same time growling sound. He must have wanted to head hidden. Some of my favorite wildlife encounters up towards me, but reconsidered, fortunate for in Glenbrook involve bears, deer and raptors. me, and walked across the road and up the hill. As I prepare for the snow free hiking season- I waited until I felt he was not going to change later in this particular season-I add mileage and direction before I continued on my way. elevation gain to my walks. One go to is “Old Highway 50”. Several years ago I was huffing and I walk the beach frequently, picking up jasper puffing my way up that steady climb, and in my (a semi-precious volcanic glass) and pieces of own thoughts, when I looked up to see a mother smoothed broken glass, skipping the occasional bear with her cub. stone, but mostly admiring the views and hues.
10 As I approached the cabanas, going south, I together in the circle. Since there was only one heard a swishing sound and felt a powerful thrust entrance any predators would alert the group if of air. As I looked up to investigate, I saw a bald it tried to sneak up on them. My next unexpected eagle in early flight directly over my head. He or deer encounter was as surprising as it was she had been flushed from its perch in a nearby educational. I had come to the gate at the end tree. At first I was stunned to see this giant raptor, of Lands End Road, sometime in January or early that was close enough for me to feel its powerful February during our last above average snow early flight thrust. But as it flew directly over my fall year, and the gate was open. I decided to head and turned north I watched in awe of its go through the gate up the road. I was admiring beauty and grace. Recently, I was walking down the lake view when suddenly movement caught Yerington Circle, at the end of my walk, when I my eye. I looked ahead and saw a buck jump heard a raven squawking as it flew through the down from a rock to another rock and then to trees. As I looked up I was treated to this raven the road. The rock he jumped from was 15 feet and a great homed owl pitted in mid air combat. above the road and the rock he was jumping to The owl was attacking the raven with its talons in was 8’ or 9’ above the road. He landed on the front while the raven was flying and screeching rock above the road, but because it was covered to escape. I stopped as the owl perched on a with snow he slipped and fell the final 8’ or 9’ to tree nearby. the road. He landed on his side, quickly jumped to all fours, shook off the snow, looked at me I watched as the owl made sure that this intruder as if to say “I meant to do that” and made his was no longer a threat. The mother owl had a way slowly up the road and disappeared around nest nearby with baby owls, and wanted to let the corner, leaving me stunned with my mouth the raven know that it had violated the safe fly agape. As I regained my senses I wondered what zone of the nest. this beautiful three point buck was doing up at One spring morning several years ago, I decided this elevation this time of year. He should have to follow Slaughterhouse creek up the meadow been below the snow level where food would from Glenbrook. I started from Lands End Road, be accessible and abundant. It struck me that with my recently purchased 14” high water rubber this deer was three years old (three point buck) boots. The creek snaked its way up the meadow and the Tahoe Basin and all of the west had & because of the continuing snow melt the creek been in a drought for the last four years. When was overflowing, creating marshy conditions. As this deer was born its mother did not have to I slogged the four foot high meadow grasses I take him to a lower elevation because food was noticed an area had been trampled down in a plentiful with only patches of snow. This was his circle with a 20’ diameter. This trampled area first encounter with more normal snow totals, curiously had only one entrance into the inner which hampered his browsing for food. To this circle. I was looking down at the trampled area day I wonder if that beautiful animal was able to when quick movement caught my eye. survive those harsh conditions. As I looked up I was startled to see a fawn These encounters are random, unexpected and (bambi perhaps?) scampering its way out of the certainly memorable. Usually these sightings circle to the safety of nearby trees. It stopped happen in the fall, winter and spring when and looked back at me with as much curiosity fewer people are present in our community. as I stared at it. We held each others stare for a The summer encounters generally happen early short time before it decided to find its mother for in the morning, and away from communities. some much needed security and nourishment. Next time I will share a few of these encounters As I continued on my way up the meadow I I have had the pleasure to experience on hikes was struck by the survival strategy employed outside the Glenbrook community. Until then, by this group of deer. They had all gone into continue your own explorations in our beautiful the meadow, when it was time to bed down, community and beyond. making only one entrance, and then slept close
11 4GLENBROOK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RULES3 GENERAL RULES APPLYING MEADOWLANDS TO GHOA OWNED BEACHES & FOREST AREA RULES 1. No animal is permitted in the driveways, roads, These rules apply to all meadowlands and forest areas streets, walkways, paths, parking areas, hiking owned by GHOA: paths roads, and parks within the Common 1. No animal is permitted in the driveways, roads, Elements unless it is on a leash under the control streets, walkways, paths, parking areas, hiking of a responsible person, and no animal is permitted paths roads, and parks within the Common in any other Common Elements, including, but not Elements unless is it on a leash under the control limited to, the beaches, unless it is under the control of a responsible person, and no animal is permitted of a responsible person by means of a leash, except in any other Common Elements, including, but not animals need not be on leashes when they are in limited to, the beaches, unless it is under the control lake. Persons having dogs on any GHOA beach are of a responsible person by means of a leash, except responsible for the immediate and sanitary removal animals need not be on leashes when they are in of their dog’s wastes. lake. Persons having dogs on any GHOA property are responsible for the immediate and sanitary 2. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on any GHOA removal of their dog’s wastes. beaches except as authorized by GHOA. 2. Motor driven vehicles operated in GHOA meadow- 3. The operation of motorized watercraft of any kind lands or general forest areas shall not leave within roped-off swim areas adjacent to GHOA established roadways except as authorized by GHOA. beaches is prohibited. 3. Fires, whether contained or open, and fireworks are 4. All governmental laws and regulations applicable prohibited in all meadowlands and general forest areas. to the operation of watercraft are to be followed 4. Use of snowmobiles, either on or off roadways, is pro- in and around all Glenbrook beaches and the Glen- hibited in GHOA meadowlands & general forest areas. brook pier. 5. Cutting, marking, or damaging of trees or other 5. No one shall litter or dispose of refuse of any kind vegetation in GHOA meadowlands or general forest from boats or on any Glenbrook beach. areas is prohibited except as authorized by GHOA.
6. Overnight camping is prohibited on all GHOA beach- 6. There may be no storage of material, equipment, or es except as authorized by GHOA. other possessions of any kind in GHOA meadowlands or general forest areas except as authorized by GHOA. 7. Fireworks, campfires, and other fires are not allowed on any GHOA beach except as authorized by GHOA. 7. Littering or the disposal of refuse of any kind in any GHOA meadowlands or general forest areas is 8. The operation of any motorized watercraft in excess prohibited except as authorized by GHOA. of 5 mph within 300 feet of any Glenbrook beach is prohibited. 8. No signs may be posted in GHOA meadowlands or general forest areas for any reason except as 9. No motorized watercraft utilizing the Glenbrook pier authorized by GHOA. or GHOA buoy fields shall exceed a noise level of 86 dBA measured at a distance of 50 feet or more from 9. Overnight camping in GHOA meadowlands or general the boat. forest areas is prohibited except as authorized by GHOA. 10. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and other beach or boat- ing paraphernalia shall not be left overnight on any 10. Removal of historical artifacts, equipment, or any other items located in GHOA meadowlands or GHOA beach or adjoining common area. Items left general forest areas is prohibited. overnight on GHOA beaches or adjoining common areas are subject to removal by GHOA. 11. Hunting and the discharge of firearms are prohibited in GHOA meadowlands and general forest areas. 11. Boats and other watercraft may not be left overnight on GHOA beaches except as authorized by GHOA. Amended February 17, 2017 and Adopted May 5, 2017. Amended February 17, 2017 and Adopted May 5, 2017.
12 GLENBROOK PIER RULES GHOA PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC RULES 1. No running on the pier. 1. All State of Nevada and Douglas County laws and 2. No diving from the pier. ordinances relating to public safety and traffic safety 3. Use of the Glenbrook pier is limited to GHOA Mem- shall be followed within the Glenbrook planned unit bers and other Glenbrook property owners only, in- subdivision and on properties under the control of cluding their guests. Identification may be required GHOA. Violators may be cited for violations of this for use. Rule, if appropriate, or reported to the Nevada Division of Motor Vehicles and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. 4. Permission to use the pier may be denied by GHOA Management to any person whose use of the pier, in 2. All persons utilizing roads owned by GHOA shall obey the opinion of Management, poses a risk to the safe all traffic signs and posted speed limits. use and enjoyment of the pier by others or a risk of damage to the Glenbrook pier. 3. Persons parking motor vehicles or trailers in the Glenbrook planned unit subdivision shall not park in areas marked by GHOA as No Parking zones. Violators’ GHOA BUOY SHUTTLE SERVICE RULES vehicles or trailers may be towed.
1. Use of the GHOA Buoy Shuttle Service is limited to 4. Golf Carts may be operated on GHOA owned streets GHOA Members and Glenbrook property owners and roadways provided the operators thereof hold a only, including their guests. Identification may be valid motor vehicle operator’s license. required for use. 2. Children under the age of 13 must wear life vests while GHOA RULES: using the shuttle service. No child under the age of 13 will be permitted to use the shuttle craft service MISCELLANEOUS CIRCUMSTANCES except when accompanied by a responsible adult. 1. Painting of Structures on GHOA Owned Shorezone 3. The number of occupants and load of the shuttle Properties: All structures on GHOA owned shorezone craft may be limited in the discretion of the shuttle properties must be painted TRPA approved colors, as craft operator. further approved by the Design Review Committee.
4. Except as necessary for shuttle operations or as 2. Mandatory Trash Pick Up Services Required: All memb- otherwise authorized by GHOA Management, no ers must have weekly trash pick up services gasoline or other flammable materials shall be hauled provided to their residences by South Tahoe Refuse in the shuttle craft. Company (minimum of 1-can service) during the 5. No smoking in shuttle craft or near shuttle craft fuel period from Memorial Day through Labor Day. supplies. Variances to this rule may be granted at the discretion 6. Persons believed by the shuttle craft operator to be of Management upon good cause shown. under the influence of intoxicants or drugs will not be 3. Exterior Fire Pits and Similar Apparatus: Any exterior permitted access to the shuttle craft. fires are prohibited, except (1) barbecue fires 7. No diving from or swimming near shuttle craft. contained within receptacles designed for such 8. Except in cases of emergencies or GHOA authorized purpose, (2) fire pits, or (3) fireplaces, all of which must uses, shuttle craft service is limited to service have spark arrestors. Owners must obtain the Design between the pier and buoys. Review Committee’s approval before permanent installation of barbecue fire receptacles, fire pits, or 9. Shuttle service may be delayed or halted, in the fireplaces. Only fire pits that are propane-powered discretion of GHOA Management or the shuttle craft may be installed in a Lot subsequent to the date operators, if they determine, in their discretion, that that the Declaration is filed with the Douglas County shuttle operations may be unsafe due to weather or Recorder. All exterior fire pits, chimineas, exterior Lake conditions, or for any other reason. ovens, and other similar. 10. Use of the shuttle service may be denied in the discretion of the shuttle-craft operator to any person Amended February 17, 2017 and Adopted May 5, 2017. unwilling to follow these rules or for any reason if the user, in the opinion of the shuttle craft operator, poses Note: The foregoing are the most broadly applicable GHOA Rules. There are also Rules that apply to other activities such as placement a threat to any person (including GHOA personnel), of Realtors’ signs, activities of Construction Contractors and their or otherwise poses a threat of any unsafe conduct. employees, and Rules of the GHOA Design Review Committee applicable to new-builds and remodels. A complete set of GHOA 11. Shuttle craft may be operated only by GHOA rules is available from the GHOA Office and is accessible at www. authorized personnel. glenbrooktahoe.org
13 LEAGUE AND HOMEOWNERS FIGHT UNWANTED WEEDS 4 BY JOANNA L. MCWILLIAMS LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE Some of the blue waters of Lake Tahoe are in danger of turning green from aquatic invasive plants such as Eur- asian watermilfoil & curly leaf pond weed. These invaders thrive in shallow nearshore waters and can take hold if Photo: League to Save Lake Tahoe. temperatures continue to rise and no immediate ac- Two aquatic invasive species experts from the League to Save tion is taken. Lake Tahoe conduct a survey of the shoreline at Glenbrook Bay. Work at Glenbrook and Tahoe League experts followed up to conduct a more detailed survey of the entire shoreline at Glenbrook Keys helps control aquatic Bay and determine the extent of the infestation. invasive species. They found that the influx of Eurasian watermilfoil was contained within a quarter acre of the southern In 1995, an infestation was discovered in Emerald portion of the bay. Bay, and it took many years to refine the necessary tools to control it. The plants spread and infested Acting in partnership with the Glenbrook Home- a staggering 6 acres. Though ultimately a success owners Association (GHOA) and individual property story, it took four years to control the invader, and owners I along the shoreline, the League devised the effort cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. a plan to eradicate the infestation in coordination with other AIS program organizations. The League Today a new, collaborative approach to addressing hosted a series of Eyes on the Lake Trainings at the aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe is being GHOA so that homeowners - those most likely to spearheaded by the League to Save Lake Tahoe care and spot invasives - could learn how to be- (www.keeptahoeblue.org). The League is partnering come a part of the solution. with concerned homeowners’ associations around the lake to train, empower, monitor, and control Claire Huntington McCloud, who summers with her infestations with innovative methods before costs family at Glenbrook, attended one of the League’s balloon and large areas are impacted. Eyes on the Lake trainings and helped remove the invasive plants near her home. “If you give residents 4 GLENBROOK BAY the tools to see the invasives and be proactive, then One example of the success of this partnership can you can control the weeds at a tiny fraction of the be seen in the weed free waters of Glenbrook Bay, cost of what you would have to do elsewhere to fix located in Nevada on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. the problem,” she explained. Back in 2015, Hillary Marble attended a League League experts and volunteers did frequent Eyes on the Lake training. There she learned how surveys of the infestation and learned that if it was to identify and report sightings of native and non- discovered early and could easily be controlled. native aquatic plants in Lake Tahoe. She began Removal efforts by the League, Eyes on the Lake reporting sightings of aquatic invasive plants while volunteers, and experts were successful. Today, out kayaking on Lake Tahoe. Soon thereafter, Marble Glenbrook Bay is free from aquatic invasive species. was enjoying a day on the lake in her kayak with friends when she spotted a party crasher Eurasian Not only that, but many members of the GHOA watermilfoil. It was growing in the shallow waters community are now empowered to identify the of Glenbrook Bay. She immediately reported it to most common aquatic plant invaders threatening the League. “It was an intended day of pleasure; I Lake Tahoe, complete simple surveys while out was out with Glenbrookers, friends new and old, enjoying the water, and report what they find. With kayaking on the lake when we found the aquatic these community members patrolling the shoreline, invasive species,” Marble said. there is less chance intruders will take hold again in the future.
14 15 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 or 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 Dispatch: (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. 4Bears are only dangerous if we allow them access to food.
4What to Do With Trash Every Glenbrook Homeowners Association (GHOA) member is mandated to have trash service. GHOA does not provide this service to members. Many homeowners have individual “bear dumpsters” to accommodate “critter attractant” wastes that should not be put in regular trash as bears and other wild animals are attracted to Glenbrook by such homeowner carelessness. GHOA provides bear-safe dumpsters at all recreational facilities for wastes from that area. Never use these for household wastes or leave any trash outside of any dumpster at any time. This year is especially bad for wild animals since the ongoing drought has greatly diminished food in the wild for all animals.
16 The Bliss Rd Dead Mans Pt Rd
The Back Rd
The Glenbrook Homeowners Association
provides “doggie dooty” stations throughout Pray Meadow Rd the community for residents to clean up after Driving Range Rd GLENBROOK their pets. The stations provide “poop bags” DOGGIE DOOTY and a place to dispose of pet waste at the STATIONS station or nearby. Glenbrook Golf Course Dog Rule Reminder No animal is permitted in the driveways, roads, streets, walkways, paths, parking areas, hiking paths roads, and parks within the Common Elements unless it is on a leash under the control
of a responsible person, and no animal is Rd Back The permitted in any other Common Elements, including, but not limited to, the beaches, unless Pray Meadow it is under the control of a responsible person Rd by means of a leash, except animals need not be on leashes when they are in lake. Glenbrook Creek Old Hwy 50
Amended February 17, 2017 Effective May 25, 2017. Persons having dogs on any GHOA beach are responsible for the immediate and sanitary removal of their dog’s wastes. All Glenbrook Rd Old Hwy 50 HOA Rules and Regulations are posted on the Shakespeare Glade glenbrooktahoe.org website and Homeowners Directory, or call the office at (775) 749-5266. 50
REMINDER OF IMPORTANT RULES Golf Cart Operation Rule Reminder Golf Carts may be operated on GHOA owned streets and road- ways provided the operators thereof hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Exterior Fire Pits and Similar Apparatus All exterior fire pits, chimineas, exterior ovens, and other similar apparatus shall be equipped with a spark arrestor safety screen. The screen shall be of sufficient size to cover the entire area of the apparatus with exposed flame, and shall be maintained in good working condition. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread to within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition of the apparatus. All HOA Rules and Regulations are posted on the glenbrooktahoe.org website and Homeowners Directory, or call the office at (775) 749-5266.
17 FOOD FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY BY LISA MORROW
4 WHY ADD PATRIOTISM 4 BREAKFAST: TO THE TABLE? A CRISPY FLAG In the Morrow household, the 4th of July usually Why not salute our flag means guest upon guest upon guest. With so while we raise it! This many additional people living and cooking in one-of-a-kind toast is a our home, standing out as a “host” can be hard. great way to start off your However, with one creative idea, we have been morning before stroll- able to keep everyone entertained while having ing down to the pier. meals that blow everyone out of the water. Five For this land of the free years ago, our family decided to have each breakfast you will need: guest select a day and compete to create the best meal. The winner received a small trophy 1. Blueberries with their name on it. As each year goes by, 2. Bananas the holiday meals have gotten more and more 3. Blackberry Jam, Strawberry Jam, or Any elaborate with everyone trying to come up Kind of Yummy Red Colored Jam with a new 4th of July themed meal. By now, 4. Your Favorite Kind of Bread I have tasted more red, white, and blue dishes 5. Cream Cheese or Butter then I can count, but all ranked a ten out of ten. (Your Choice to Add or Omit) Personally, I think patriotic food is an untapped 6. Toaster & a Knife (Appliance & Tool) gold mine for this holiday so I thought I would First, you take your desired bread and toast it share my favorite trend with my neighbors here in your toaster. If you have a large crowd, grab in Glenbrook. After reading this article, you will a baking tray and crisp up some bread in the be able to dazzle your guests from flag raising oven! Place your toast on a plate and start to fireworks! decorating. First add cream cheese or butter to your toast. Next, grab your blackberry jam or other favorite red colored jam & spread generously over the entire slice of toast. Third, take nine blue berries & place them in a 3-by- 3 square in the upper left-hand corner of the jam covered toast. Using your knife, slice your banana into half-moon pieces. Create three “stripes” on the toast leaving a bit of red jam showing between each row of banana. Finally, present your creation to the family and head down to the ceremony on the Glenbrook beach. 4 LUNCH: RED, WHITE & CHEESE 4 APPETIZER: STAR-SPANGLED After breakfast and maybe a few innings of DEVILED EGGS! baseball, it’s time to put a U.S. twist on a kid Keeping the coloring scene alive, let’s make classic for lunch. How about an American favor- Devil Eggs that look like our Nation’s flag. For ite-Mac and Cheese? With this recipe you will this tasty treat you will need: not need to order any special shaped noodles. All you need is: 1. Eggs 2. Red, and Blue food coloring 1. White Cheddar Boxed Mac and Cheese 3. Real Mayonnaise a. (Appliance) Stove 4. Dijonnaise or Regular Mustard b. Water 5. Dill Pickle Juice (For Flavor) c. Pot (Tool) 6. Salt and Pepper (To Taste) d. Colander (Tool) 7. Stove (Appliance) 2. Blue Food Coloring 8. Pot (Tool) 3. Red Food Coloring 9. 4 Bowls (Tool) 4. Three Bowls 10. Ice Water – Ice and Water 5. Two Spoons, or 11. Water Other Mixing Instruments (Tool) 12. Plastic Spoons 13. Cardboard, or a Large Plate Covered Boil and drain the noodles as instructed on the with Paper Towels White Cheddar Box of Mac and Cheese. After 14. Knife your noodles are cooked, drain them and divide 15. Frosting bag the noodles among 3 bowls; one third in each. 16. Star tip cake decorator Next, add 3 to 5 drops of red food coloring to one of the three bowls of noodles and mix the Boil your selected number of eggs in salted color until blended. Once you have finished water for about 10-20 minutes. Drain the water mixing the red, add 3 to 5 drops of blue food and gently place the eggs in a bowl of ice water coloring to another bowl of noodles (not the to cool off. Next, peel the eggs off while running red one) and mix until blended. The third bowl them under cold water – this helps the shells stays uncolored. Put all noodles back into the come off with greater ease. Set the eggs aside. cooking pot and add the cheese sauce from the box. Mix well. Last, enjoy your US classic lunch 4 with a fun patriotic twist! CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
19 4DINNER: GO TO THE GLENBROOK BARBEQUE AT YERINGTON PARK YOU CAN’T GET MORE 4TH OF JULY THAN THAT! 4 DESERT: EDIBLE EAGLES Let’s take a break from the red, white, and blue and end the day with our sweet national bird. For this tempting bird you will need:
Fill a large bowl with water and a few drops of blue food coloring. Start with 3 drops and add more until you get the color you desire. Add your eggs making sure they are completely covered by the water and soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Don’t take them out too early because the color will not set properly. Use the plastic spoon to remove the eggs from the water. Lay the eggs on cardboard or a large plate covered with 1. ¼ Cup White Chocolate Chips paper towels to soak up the excess moisture. 2. 6 Large Marshmallows Once dry, cut the eggs in half lengthwise with 3. A toothpick the knife and put the yolks in a separate bowl. 4. Finely Shredded Coconut 5. 6 Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies Next, take the egg yolks and chop them up (Oreo Fudge Creams) really small. You can use a mixer, blender, or 6. 6 Whole Cashews even a fork to get those bigger chunks. Little 7. Black Decorator’s Gel by little, add mayonnaise and blend with the 8. Spatula (Tool) egg yolks. The amount you will use will depend 9. Bowl (Tool) on the amount of deviled eggs you are making, so just mix and taste it until you get creamy Once you have all your ingredients ready to perfection! Add the Dijonnaise or mustard next go, start assembling. Melt the White Chocolate – usually about a teaspoon or two and then add Chips according to the package directions. For a bit of dill pickle juice for a tangy flavor. Finish each bird, drop a large marshmallow into the with salt and pepper to taste and mix well. melted chocolate, using the spatula. Coat the Once your egg yolks are nice and creamy, add marshmallow well. Place your finely shredded in the red food coloring. Again, start off with coconut in a large bowl. Remove the marshmal- just a few drops and add more until you get the low from the chocolate and roll it in the coco- color you desire. nut, leaving one end uncovered. Immediately set the marshmallow, coconut free-end down, Get a spoon and scoop your red yolk mixture atop a chocolate cookie. Let the chocolate into a frosting bag with the star tip cake set for a little. Next, use a toothpick to make a decorator. With the deviled eggs finished, plate whole in the side of the marshmallow and insert them for your guests and relax while watching a cashew in as the beak. Lastly, add black dec- the Glenbrook Golf Cart Parade! orator’s gel for the eyes.
20 4 DRINKS: LIFE, LIBERTY & THE 4 RED, WHITE & PURSUIT OF FRUIT BLUE PINA Food is fun but holiday cocktails can really steal COLADAS the show. These recipes are for my readers Yes, I like Pina Coladas and 21-years or older. I just might get caught in the rain this 4th of July. For 4 THE SPARKLER this colorful drink you will For this drink you will need: need: 1. Any Kind of White Bub- 1. 5oz Frozen Strawberries bly Wine (or Sparkling 2. 2 Tbs White rum Grape Juice for Minors) 3. 2 cups Crushed Ice 2. Rocket Pops, Red 4. ½ cup Coconut Cream 3. Clear Wine Glasses 5. ½ cup Blue Curacao with No Stem (Tool) 6. ½ cup Crushed Pineapple 7. ¼ cup White Rum Get out your glasses and pour the white bubbly 8. Whipped or Coconut Cream, Optional wine. (I prefer champagne for this step!). Next, 9. Small Saucepan (Tool) take the rocket pops out of the freezer & unwrap. 10. Stove (Appliance Place one popsicle into each glass and serve. 11. Blender (Appliance) 12. Clear Glasses (Tool) 13. Stirring Spoon or Spatula (Tool) First, heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add frozen strawberries. Cook, stir, until defrosted and somewhat liquid. Add 2 Tbs white rum and blend with the blender. Divide the mixture between glasses. Rinse the blender and add the crushed ice, coconut cream, blue curacao, pineapple and remaining rum. Blend until well combined. Slowly pour this mixture into the glasses over the top of the red strawberry layer and top it all off with whipped cream or coconut cream, if you desire. Remember -pick the drink that is best suited for yourself and your guests. Drink safely! 4 RED HOT SHOTS This last drink is for my friends who like to put the fire in fireworks! For the Red Hot Shot you will need: HAVE FUN IT’S THE 1. Shot glasses 2. ¼ ounce Silver Tequila 4TH OF JULY! 3. ¾ ounce Aftershock Hot & Cool Cinnamon Schnapps While not everyoneFOOD in FOR Glenbrook INDEPENDENCE is part of DAY my family, I think festive foodBY LI is SAa fun MORRO traditionW Mix the Silver Tequila and Aftershock Hot & Cool anyone can do. I hope you have a safe 4th of Cinnamon Schnapps and pour a safe amount July no matter where you are. Go out and taste into your clear shot glasses. some U.S. freedom!
21 GLENBROOK SUMMER Flag Raising Ceremony, Baseball, Collector Cars & Parade DAYTIME EVENTS
THURSDAY, JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Please make your reservation by June 24th
8:00AM FLAG RAISING CEREMONY at the flagpole by the pier. All Veterans honored! Come early for Coffee, Juice & Donuts. 10:00AM Baseball at Cemetery Commons Adult Game. AFTER 11AM Start setting up your picnic tables in the park. Please do not set up in area north of the pavers that is used for the band, wine, beer and serving tables or area roped off for dancing. 12:00PM TO 3:30PM Antique & Collector Cars on display in front of the Old Glenbrook Inn. 3:30PM Antique & Collector Cars ONLY parade through the com- munity, and line up in front of the parade staging area. 4:00PM Parade staging area of gaily decorated golf carts, bicycles, strollers, etc. Line up beside the meadow on Pray Meadow. Please do not block the corner of Lake Mill as that area is reserved for the antique cars. 4:30PM Parade starts down Pray Meadow past the cemetery and down the Back Road to Yerington Circle Park. Please, if you have to get out of the area by car, do so before we close the roads at 4:30 pm.
22 GLENBROOK SUMMER Picnic Dinner, Children’s Parade, Music & Fireworks EVENING EVENTS
THURSDAY, JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Please make your reservation by June 24th
5:00 TO 7:00PM PICNIC DINNER in the park catered by Carson BBQ . Menu: BBQ pulled pork ribs, chicken sandwiches, beef hot dogs, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, macaroni & cheese, watermelon and cookies. BEER on tap, WINE, WATER & SODAS provided. ADULT WRISTBANDS $30 CHILDREN’S WRISTBANDS $10 (AGES 10 AND UNDER) Wristbands will be required for all food & beverages. Tables for common use under white tents. Please bring blankets or chairs to use when socializing. You may use common tables when you eat your meal but time is limited. Note: Serving until 7:00PM for those eating later. 5:00 TO 8:00PM Music provided by Planet Groove. CHILDREN’S PARADE AFTER DINNER Children will be given little American flags.
FIREWORKS IN GLENBROOK BAY AT DARK WILL ROUND OUT THE EVENING!
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GLENBROOK CALENDAR Kid’s Activities, Movies at Sunset, Glenbrook Day, Historical Dinner & Members Meeting
FRIDAY, JULY 5TH Free Concert, Lacy J. Dalton at Yerington Park Dinner & drinks will start at 5:30pm with food truck service available for purchase offering salads, pizza, burgers, desserts or bring your own picnic dinner. There will be complimentary beer & wine! Required disclosure: Please be responsible. The event will include a never before offered silent & GLENBROOK FIREWORKS, Inc. live auction with 100% proceeds of the benefit going to The Glenbrook Historical Society. Dear Fellow Glenbrook Resident, May 10, 2018
MONDAY, JULY 8TH It’s that time of year when we start looking forward to another wonderful summer in Glenbrook. Part of the Fire Evacuation Training Program summer traditions that we love every year is the Glenbrook 4th of July Celebration. Again, this year, we are July 8th TDFD along with the entire Glenbrook Community will stage a Fire Evacuation Trainingplanning on a fabulous fireworks display. Every year we try to make it a little better and we do so with your kind Program at 10:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse. First responders, including a 911 call center operator,contrib utions. The Glenbrook Fireworks Committee has just completed arrangements for another fantastic will be there to implement evacuation training and dispense information. It will last an hour. A reverse 911 will alert 15 minutes before the training begins telling you to go to the Clubhouse. Thisfireworks display at dusk (approximately 9:30 PM) on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 and again, we request your help will show up as an 800 number. If you have not registered, please do so. It takes a few minutes;and financial support. https://douglascounty.onthealert.com 775-782-5126. See you there! Due to the tremendous support/donations for the fireworks display in our community, the 2017 show was TUESDAYS, JULY 16TH TO AUGUST 20TH upgraded with a higher quality of fireworks and added 5 more minutes to the show. We received an overwhelming Kid’s Activities at Yerington Park positive response to these changes, but those decisions increased our annual costs to over $50,000. To keep this Every Tuesday from July 16th to August 20th, 10:00am to 12:00pm, GHOA hosts activity sessionsgreat tradition going into the future, we need more families to share in the costs of the show and/or increase their for kids with games, crafts and instruction. The friendly staff serves food and drinks. contribution. We know that only about 50% of the Glenbrook families contribute to the fireworks at an average contribution amount of $400. The fireworks show is not free, and only exists due to the continuing generous JULY 13TH & JULY 27TH donations of the Glenbrook Community. Please help us increase donations this year, so we can keep the quality Movies at Sunset at Pier Beach and Ball Field and experience one of the best on the lake.
Each year, Chase International Real Estate sponsors feature film showings at Glenbrook. This year, on July 13th, at sunset, a film will be shown on a huge outdoor screen at Pier Beach and July 27th at theWe thank GHOA for providing mailing and administrative support for our community fireworks show. Lastly, Baseball Field. Look for posters around the community and an email blast announcing the name ofremember that the Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. is qualified for 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status by the IRS. This means the films. GHOA provides soft drinks, popcorn, candy and chairs for those who don’t bring blanketsthat your Glenbrook Fireworks Inc. contribution is tax deductible*! or golf carts (dress warmly as it can get chilly, even in July). We look forward to our 4th of July celebration and we kindly thank you for your continued support. AUGUST 1ST Glenbrook Day The Glenbrook Fireworks Committee Join us at the Pier to celebrate Glenbrook Day as proclaimed by Governor Sandoval. Food, games with Roger LaVoie prizes, music and classic cars. Admission is free for Glenbrook Homeowners and guests. Compliments David LeBuhn of the Glenbrook HOA. Time and theme to be determined. Jane Stuart Dick Stuart AUGUST 10TH Annual Members’ Meeting at Yerington Park The Annual Members’ Meeting is an open air gathering of GHOA and GCTA Members. Lunch with drinks will be provided at the conclusion of the GHOA meeting. Board Meetings may follow. Yes, we’d like to support the Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. for 2018. 24 Benefactor - $2500 and up Contribution enclosed $______Sponsor - $1,000 to $2499 Contributor - $400 to $999 Donor - $100 to $399 Please make check payable to: Name* ______Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. Address* ______P.O. 447 City& Zip* ______Glenbrook, NV 89413
*Your name and address are required in order to send a tax deduction receipt to you.
GLENBROOKGLENBROOK FIREWORKS, FIREWORKS, INC. Inc. DEAR FELLOW GLENBROOK RESIDENT Dear FellowDear Glenbrook Fellow Glenbrook Resident, Resident, It’s that time of year when we start looking forward to another wonderful May 10, 2018 summer in Glenbrook. Part of the summer traditions that we love every year is the Glenbrook 4th of July It’s that timeCelebration. of year when Again, wethis startyear, welooking are planning forward on a tofabulous another fireworks wonderful display. summerEvery year inwe Glenbrook. try to make Part of the summer traditionsit a little that better we and love we everydo so withyear your is thekind Glecontributions.nbrook 4 thThe of Glenbrook July Celebration. Fireworks Committee Again, this has year, we are planning on ajust fabulous completed fireworks arrangements display. for another Every fantastic year we fireworks try to make display it at a dusklittle (approximately better and we 9:30 do PM) so onwith your kind Thursday, July 4, 2019 and again, we request your help and financial support. contributions. The Glenbrook Fireworks Committee has just completed arrangements for another fantastic fireworks displayDue to at the dusk tremendous (approximately support/donations 9:30 PM) for onthe Wednesfireworks displayday, July in our 4, community, 2018 and the again, 2017 weand request2018 your help shows were upgraded with a higher quality of fireworks and we added 5 more minutes to each show. We and financial receivedsupport. an overwhelming positive response to these changes, but those decisions increased our annual costs to over $50,000. To keep this great tradition going into the future, we need more families to share in Due to the tremendousthe costs of the support/donations show and/or increase theirfor thecontribution. fireworks We knowdisplay that inonly our about community, 50% of the Glenbrook the 201 7 show was upgraded withfamilies a higher contribute quality to ofthe fireworks fireworks atand an addaverageed 5 contributionmore minutes amount to the of $400. show. The W fireworkse received show an isoverwhelming not subsidized, and is sustained solely due to the continuing generous donations from the Glenbrook positive responseCommunity. to these Please changes, help us increase but those donations decisions this year, increased so we can our keep annual the quality costs and to experience over $50,000. one of To keep this great traditionthe going best at in theto lake.the future, we need more families to share in the costs of the show and/or increase their contribution. We know that only about 50% of the Glenbrook families contribute to the fireworks at an average We thank GHOA for providing mailing and administrative support for our community fireworks show. Lastly, contribution rememberamount ofthat $ 400the Glenbrook. The fireworks Fireworks, showInc. is qualifiedis not free, for 501(c) and (3)only tax-exempt exists duestatus to by the the continuingIRS. This generous donations of meansthe Glenbrook that your Glenbrook Community. Fireworks Please Inc. contribution help us increase is fully tax donations deductible! this year, so we can keep the quality and experienceWe onelook offorward the best to our on 4th the of lake.July celebration and we kindly thank you for your continued support.
We thank GHOA for providingTHE mailing GLENBROOK and administrative FIREWORKS support COMMITTEEfor our community fireworks show. Lastly, remember that the Glenbrook4 Fireworks,Roger La Voie Inc. | David is qualified LeBuhn for | Jane 501(c) Stuart (3) | Dicktax-exempt Stuart 3 status by the IRS. This means that your Glenbrook Fireworks Inc. contribution is tax deductible*! Yes, we’d like to support the Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. for 2018. We look forward to our 4th of July celebration and we kindly thank you for your continued support. Benefactor - $2500 and up Sponsor - $1,000 to $2499 Contribution enclosed $ The GlenbrookContributor Fireworks - $400Committee to $999 Roger LaVoieDonor - $100 to $399 Please make check payable to: David LeBuhn Jane StuartName* Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. Dick StuartAddress* P.O. 447 City & Zip* Glenbrook, NV 89413
*Your name and address are required in order to send a tax deduction receipt to you.
Yes, we’d like to support the Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. for 2018. 25 Benefactor - $2500 and up Contribution enclosed $______Sponsor - $1,000 to $2499 Contributor - $400 to $999 Donor - $100 to $399 Please make check payable to: Name* ______Glenbrook Fireworks, Inc. Address* ______P.O. 447 City& Zip* ______Glenbrook, NV 89413
*Your name and address are required in order to send a tax deduction receipt to you. good (like that of human vision), their sense of smell is exquisite and they have no problem breaking into a vehicle to retrieve an old apple core, a stick of gum, or candy wrappers. They love birdseed and can smell a bird feeder hanging on a deck as they amble by. They can also smell the food odors from an open kitchen window or from a garbage can inside a closed garage – and they don’t hesitate to follow their nose! If you happen to encounter a black bear, face the bear, back away slowly, and talk calmly – don’t run! Then, with a safe distance between COYOTES AND BEARS you and the bear, alert your neighbors that a bear is close by. If the bear is within proximity AND GEESE OH MY! of a crowded area – a park or beach with lots of BY SHARON BOWMAN 3 humans around, for example – call the Nevada Department of Wildlife Services’ dispatch office It’s that time of year again, when the Lake Tahoe at (775) 688-1331 or (775) 688-1332 to report the Basin critters are out and about, enjoying the sighting (it is not the Glenbrook HOA’s job to sun, the abundance of food, the annual mating chase away bears). season, and all the good things that come with summer. So here is a“critter refresher” for you – and for your family or friends who might be visiting Glenbrook this summer. Below are some interesting facts (and sugges- tions for safety, if applicable) about four of the wild species found in Glenbrook and the Lake Tahoe Basin: 4AMERICAN BLACK BEAR Weighing on average of about 200 - 400 pounds, this large omnivore comes in more colors than any other North American mammal: black, brown, cinnamon, blue-gray, and white. Black bears are considered nocturnal, although they do for- age for food off and Remember that the bear may have cubs nearby, on throughout the day, so always act with caution (it’s one of many with a few “bear-naps” good reasons to keep pet dogs leashed when interspersed between outside). foraging. They can run at speeds of up to 30 Finally, if you haven’t already invested in a bear- mph and are good proof garbage container, this summer would swimmers. be a good time to do so. Because of the heavy snows during this past winter, more bears will Black bears avoid people, if they can. However, be foraging at lower altitudes, which means with that said, they love the garbage that more bears at the lake level than in previous humans provide. Although their eyesight is summers.
26 4NORTH AMERICAN COYOTE One of the survival adaptations of the coyote family is that it can hunt as a pack or in pairs or The root word of “coyote” is an indigenous as individuals. So, while occasionally the pack word meaning “barking dog” and this won’t can kill a mule deer or other animal similar in surprise anyone who has heard the howl of a size, most of the time pairs and individuals hunt coyote at night. These canines have upwards of rodents, rabbits, and small reptiles. 11 different vocalizations and the nocturnal yips and howls are usually family members calling Another survival adaptation is that, when to each other. According to Dan Flores, author threatened, the family “scatters,” i.e. separating of “Coyote America,” the howl of the coyote is and traveling to new territories rather than America’s “original national anthem.” staying in a single habitat. Originally a western U.S. mammal, the coyote has scattered across Just over one hundred years ago, the U.S. the entire United State, and even thrives in government began a systematic extermination large urban areas. of the gray wolf in the lower 48 states. Once the gray wolf population was eradicated, the Another survival adaptation is the increase in federal government turned its considerable size of coyote litters. While a normal litter in killing power on the nation’s coyote population. earlier decades was 4 - 6 pups, now coyotes are Various federal extermination programs were often having as many as 8 - 12 pups in one litter. enacted because the coyote was considered Furthermore, because both coyote parents as the most harmful predator next to the gray well as family members care for the pups, most wolf. It didn’t matter that subsequent research of the young reach maturity. indicated that the primary diet of coyotes While coyotes will occasionally prey on small dogs consisted of small rodents, not farm animals. In or cats, especially ones that are roaming around a nine-year period (between 1947 - 1956) over outside unprotected (unleashed or without a 6.5 million coyotes were slaughtered. Even human watching over them), they usually stick today, some 500,000 coyotes are killed each to their ownnatural diet of small wild things. And, year, many shot to death from small planes while usually a daytime hunter, the coyote has and helicopters. Yet the coyote has survived all learned to be nocturnal to avoid humans. attempts to eradicate it and, unlike its larger cousin, has found ways to thrive. In its August 2016 edition, National Geographic Magazine published a fascinating article titled, The coyote is monogamous for life, with pair- “How the Most Hated Animal in America bonding and mating taking place during the Outwitted Us All” (author: Simon Worral). You winter and with pups born in the early spring. can find the article online – it’s a great read! Both male and female parents (along with various other “family” members) care for the 4CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE pups until they are ready to hunt along with the adults, usually by the end of the summer.
27 called dousing. To humans, this can look like the animals are washing their food, but what they’re really doing is wetting their paws to stimulate the nerve endings. Like light to a human’s eyes, water on a raccoon’s hands gives it more sensory information to work with, allowing it to feel more than it would otherwise.” Your bear-proof garbage container will also keep raccoons from rooting around in your garbage. Be sure to board up any under-the-house or attic access holes because raccoons are fond of building their own homes in those areas and the 4AMERICAN RACOON damage they do can be extensive. And don’t be fooled by their cute looks – they can be vicious if This is another species that has comfortably a pet dog (or human) gets too close. adapted to human habitats. Highly versatile, raccoons can live almost anywhere and eat almost anything. In the 1920s, Americans exported some raccoons to Europe where their population increased so much so that they are now considered an invasive species. Because urban raccoons are forced to outsmart human-made obstacles on a regular basis, they have developed special levels of cunning compared to their country cousins. For example, they have learned to avoid traffic intersections and open tricky, “raccoon-proof” garbage can lids. They can chew through cages, hide out in air vents, and rob evening human park loungers of their food. In the Internet article 4CANADA GOOSE “10 Clever Facts about Raccoons” (Jan 2018), Considered an endangered species in the early author Michele Debzcak 1900s, the Canada goose has exponentially tells readers that, “While increased its numbers due, in no small part, to most animals use either human landscaping. According to a U.S. Fish sight, sound, or smell and Wildlife Service 2013 report, there are to hunt, raccoons rely more than 5 million breeding Canada Geese in on their sense of touch North America. But within that vast number are to locate goodies. Their two distinct populations: migratory birds that front paws are incredibly breed in Canada in the spring/summer and dexterous and contain migrate to Mexico and Central America in the roughly four times more sensory receptors than fall/winter, and non-migratory or “resident” their back paws – about the same ratio of human birds that live in and around US towns and hands to feet. This allows them to differentiate cities year-round. Both migratory and resident between objects without seeing them, which numbers have increased, but most of the issues is crucial when feeding at night. Raccoons can humans have with geese have come from non- heighten their sense of touch through something migratory, resident birds.
28 Did you know that, every spring, the Nevada GLENBROOK HISTORICAL Department of Wildlife Services rounds up SOCIETY PRESENTS most of the Canada geese in Glenbrook for relocation to various wildlife areas in Nevada, 4FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK3 away from the Lake Tahoe basin? And yet, by the Friday, July 5th in Yerington Park end of every summer, most of those geese have returned to Glenbrook where accommodating Country Music Hall of Fame Legend humans have planted and maintained a verit- able smorgasbord of delectable grass for them to graze on all year long. Throughout North Lacy J. Dalton America – wherever expansive lawns, golf courses, and grassy parks are found – resident 4DETAILS geese have become an ongoing problem. 5:30pm - Dinner & Drinks As with the bears, it isn’t the Glenbrook HOA’s job to chase the geese off our lawns and Food Truck service available for purchase: beaches. However, this summer you’ll find an Salads, Pizza, Burgers, Desserts or ongoing experiment that involves four coyote bring your own picnic dinner. statues placed on the Pier Beach. Two were donated by a Glenbrook homeowner a couple Complimentary Beer & Wine! of summers ago. The other two were purchased Required Disclosure: Please be Responsible by the HOA this past spring. Every few days, Silent & Live Auction the HOA moves the four statues around the beach area. It’s an experiment that seems to be Never before offered experiences, discouraging the geese from grazing there. opportunities and historic items await! 4FINAL THOUGHTS 7:30pm - Concert Begins Even with its tame, park-like feel in the summer, 100% of the proceeds benefit Glenbrook is still part of a large, wild ecosystem: The Glenbrook Historical Society, forests, mountains, streams, meadows, lake, a 501(c)(3) charity devoted to preserve, and beaches. As such, we share Glenbrook with promote & communicate the history some wild neighbors (just not the human kind!). and heritage of Glenbrook. By our very presence, and because of the human Thanks to our underwriters: habitats we’ve built, we’ve altered the natural Claudia Thompson Oliver Luxury Real Estate, ways wild creatures sustain themselves. It is in Sutton Law Center & Chase International@Glenbrook. our interest, and theirs, to figure out humane ways of dealing with the changes to their CASH, CHECKS and CREDIT CARDS Accepted natural environments that we have caused.
29 4THE HOMEOWNER IS KEY TO PROTECTION FROM THE DEVASTATION OF WILDFIRE
Research and firefighter experience has shown C3 Fire Extinguisher Readily accessible fire D7 Firewood Stacked firewood is easily ignited that home construction materials and features, extinguishers and hand tools such as shovels and and becomes a source of blowing embers and landscape and vegetation management, and rakes should be placed in an easily accessible direct flame contact with your house. Enclose homeowner attitude often determine which location where they can be quickly retrieved to stacks of firewood within a garage or store at least houses burn and which ones are spared. Choos- suppress an accidental fire. 30’ from homes or other structures. ing to live in a wildfire prone environment like Glenbrook requires that you fulfill your personal C4 Hand Tools Hand tools such as a shovel, D8 Spring Cleanup Falling embers and responsibility to mitigate the threat of wildfire. In rake, axe, and bucket should be stored in a firebrands can ignite flammable material that so doing, you not only increase your protection, convenient and easily accessible location. is present on decks, porches and other similar but also the protection of your neighbors and areas. Keep these areas free of accumulated the entire community. Failure to do so, places C5 Barbecue Grills Use secured gas grills to rubbish, flammable debris, and decorative your home, the homes and lives of your neigh- cook out-of-doors. Clear a 10 foot area around items such as dried flowers, stacked paper, bors, and the lives of firefighters at a higher level the grill of easily ignited material. Briquette burn- construction waste, pine cones, etc. Similarly, of risk and vulnerability. As a starting point, the ing grills should be located out of the wind and every spring the annual accumulation of needles, critically important actions listed below should not used during periods of extreme fire danger. leaves, dried grass, dead shrubs, branches and be given serious consideration. C6 Evacuation Become familiar with the other forest debris should be removed from an emergency notification system as well as the area that extends 30 feet from the exterior of 4Community Awareness, Funding, your house. Pre-Fire Preparation and Creating evacuation strategy and checklist. Practice leaving a Fire Safe Community Culture your home with critically important documents and supplies in a very short period of time. D9 Propane Tanks Exposed propane tanks should be protected by removing flammable C1 Garden Hose Providing readily available C7 Precincts Support the work of GHOA’s material including brush, trees, or tree limbs in water and access to the roof of your house will Fire Committee and implementation of the com- an area that extends 10 feet in all directions from allow an individual firefighter to quickly extinguish munity-wide Fire Safety Plan. Become an ac- the tank. spot fires on the roof, the deck, or adjacent to tive member and assist in the formation of your your house. Acquire sufficient garden hoses to neighborhood fire safe precincts. 4Building Design, Construction reach all areas on the exterior of your house and Materials & Exterior Features equip each hose with a spray-producing nozzle. 4Defensible Space Store hoses in a readily accessible location or during the fire season keep them attached to B11 Fences Flammable landscape fences operable exterior faucets. D3 Lean & Green To effectively reduce fuel such as those using wooden slats or boards volume and lower fire intensity create a “Lean, can quickly spread fire to a house. Create a C2 Ladder Acquire a sturdy extension ladder Clean, and Green” area surrounding your home separation of at least 12 feet between such a of sufficient length to provide safe access to and other structures. Refer to the vegetation/fuel fence and the exterior wall of your house. your roof. Store the ladder in a readily accessible management prescriptions presented at the “Liv- location. ing With Fire” website (www.livingwithfire.info).
30 Research and firefighter experience has shown 4Building Design, Construction B6 Siding The siding covering the exterior that home construction materials and features, Materials, and Exterior Features walls of your home is prone to ignition from landscape and vegetation management, and radiated heat and direct flame contact. Shin- homeowner attitude often determine which gle siding is particularly vulnerable. Properly houses burn and which ones are spared. B1 Roof – Composition The roof of your treating the fuels in the defensible space zone Choosing to live in a wildfire prone environment home is the most likely part to ignite during a can lower the probability of flame contact and like Glenbrook requires that you fulfill your wildfire. Replace wood shakes or shingles, with prevent radiated heat from reaching ignition personal responsibility to mitigate the threat “Class A” fire resistant roofing material. On a level temperatures. of wildfire. In so doing, you not only increase tile roof, plug or screen the openings under your protection, but also the protection of your individual tiles. B7 Chimney Sparks and firebrands can neighbors and the entire community. Failure to escape from unprotected chimneys and stove- do so, places your home, the homes and lives of B2 Vents Wind driven embers and firebrands pipes. In addition creosote buildup can ignite your neighbors, and the lives of firefighters at a can penetrate a home through attic, eave, and creating a chimney or stovepipe fire. Chimney higher level of risk and vulnerability. As a starting crawl space vents. Install vents that provide or stovepipe openings should be screened point, the critically important actions listed a closure mechanism or cover with 1/8 inch with 1/8 inch or smaller noncombustible mesh below should be given serious consideration. non-corrosive wire mesh. Pre-cut covers can or covered with an approved spark-arresting be made from ½ inch thick plywood, metal, cap. Tree limbs within 10 feet of a chimney 4Defensible Space or multiple folds of heavy aluminum foil. The should be removed. location of hardware and tools to secure the covers needs to be predetermined so that the D1 Home Inspection Call the Tahoe Doug- covers can be put up quickly. B8 House Number Firefighters and las Fire Protection District at (775) 588-3591 to other emergency responders need to determine request a defensible space inspection of your their location accurately and quickly, often property or submit your request on-line at B3 Decks – Enclose The open underside under very adverse conditions. It is therefore www.tahoefire.com. Unimproved lots should of decks can trap heat, embers, and firebrands critical that street and address signs be readily also be scheduled for inspections. from an advancing wildfire. Enclose the area un- visible. Check to be certain your house number der a deck with a fire resistant material or cover is clearly visible from the access road. with 1/8 inch wire mesh. Remove decorative D2 Create Defensible Space Visit wooden lattices or similar flammable features. the “Living With Fire” web site at www. B9 Weather Stripping Weather stripping livingwithfire.info. Develop a plan, set goals, is not only an energy saver, but also an effective and implement the mitigation measures B4 Windows Radiant heat and direct flame means to prevent embers from penetrating resulting from the inspection(s) (D1). contact can break window glass. The glass in through gaps under and around exterior entry all single pane windows should be replaced and garage doors. Use weather stripping to with double pane or tempered glass. Exterior, D4 Roof-Cleanup Keep roofs and rain eliminate these gaps if they exist. fire resistant shutters or retractable covers gutters free of litter, and other combustible can be installed to both protect the window debris starting in the spring of each year and and inhibit ember and firebrand penetration. B10 Deck Composition Old, weathered, throughout the summer. Replace flammable, interior window coverings and cracked deck material is more prone to with fire resistant material. ignition than a well maintained surface. Construct D5 Ignition Buffer Do not allow a continu- or replace open decks with ignition resistant ous fuel bed to extend to your home’s foundation. material and maintain in good condition. B5 Eaves Open eaves or other overhanging Create a 5’ wide, non-combustible buffer around structures can trap radiant heat causing the foundation of your home and other structures. ignition. Enclose or “box” the open, underside of eaves and similar overhangs. D6 Deck Cleanup Clear the area beneath decks or similar structures of all ignitable ma- terial including landscape litter, weeds, power equipment, fuel, and construction debris.
31 ROUTINE FIRE SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR OCCUPANTS OF GLENBROOK HOUSES EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING THEMSELVES, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEIR NEIGHBORS FROM THE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES OF WILDFIRE
• Prepare a contact list to let fire fighters know you have evacuated and post on your front door.
• Do not allow newspapers and other rubbish to accumulate on decks, porches, or other convenient locations adjacent to the house. Dispose of this material according to approved trash removal procedures.
• Place gasoline, oily rags, and other similar flammable materials in approved safety cans and store in a safe location away from the foundation of the house. Do not store under decks and porches.
• Stack or store kindling and firewood at least 30 feet from the house. Do not store under eaves, porches or decks.
• If you smoke, do so in a location free from flammable material. Do not leave ignited tobacco products unattended and be certain that they are completely extinguished in a fireproof container when you are finished. Do not smoke in bed.
• Store matches, butane lighters, and other igniters in a safe location that is not accessible to children.
• If possible use gas grills to cook out-of-doors. Be certain that grills are secured and not subject to being turned over by wind or accidental encounters. A 10’ area around the grill should be cleared of easily ignitable material. Check gas grill connections to be sure they are leak free. Grills that use briquettes should be located out of the wind and not used during periods of extreme fire danger. A fire extinguisher or charged water hose with nozzle should be placed in close proximity to the outdoor grill location when in use.
• Place fireplace or grill ashes in a metal container. Soak with water for two days before disposing of them.
• Do not start cooking, camping, or warming fires in the out-of-doors.
• Make sure everyone in the residence knows the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them. The recommended extinguisher type is a 2A 10BC, multi-purpose dry chemical extinguisher. Check to be sure they are fully operable.
• Determine the location of common tools that can be used to quickly suppress an accidental fire such as a rake, a shovel, an axe, and a bucket. These tools should be accessible and quickly retrievable if needed.
• Review the evacuation strategy and checklist detailed on a separate sheet. Think through and plan your exit if an evacuation order is issued. Determine how you will quickly accumulate your most valuable possessions and leave the house in a very short period of time.
• Take the time to determine the location of an extension ladder that will reach the roof and allow access by firefighters. Be certain that the ladder is readily accessible and can be quickly set up and leaned against the roofline when an evacuation notice seems imminent.
• Determine where garden hoses and nozzles are stored and become familiar with the location of external water faucets.
• Determine if attic and crawlspace vents can be closed and the procedure to do so. If there is no mechanism to close the vents, find out where precut vent covers are stored and become familiar with the proper method to install them.
• Learn how notification of an evacuation will reach you. Register the cell phone number for yourself, guest and renters with the reverse 911 emergency notification system by visiting https://douglascounty.onthealert.com. For more information call 775-782-5126. Again, review and become familiar with the evacuation strategy and checklist detailed on a separate sheet.
• Be certain you know the location and how to turn off the main gas valves. See next page for instructions and evacuation checklist.
32 WILDFIRE EVACUATION CHECKLIST WWW.LIVINGWITHFIRE.INFO
When leaving by car, what do I need to know? How should I leave my home? q Leave promptly when requested to do so. q Close all interior doors and leave a light on in each room. q Follow the instructions of deputy sheriffs posted to direct q Remove lightweight, flammable curtains and other combusti- traffic. ble materials from around windows. q Stay to the right side of the roadway. q Close fire-resistant drapes, shutters, and venetian blinds. q DO NOT attempt to leave by old Highway 50 or the q Turn off all pilot lights. Slaughterhouse trail! q Move overstuffed furniture, such as couches and easy chairs, q Turn right when exiting the gatehouse onto Highway 50. to the center of the room. turn left, unless directed to do so by a law DO NOT q Close fireplace damper. enforcement officer. What about the outside of my house? What should I wear & have with me when I leave? q Remove combustible patio furniture from decks and place in q Wear only cotton or wool clothes. Proper attire includes long the house or garage if time allows. pants, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, a hat, and boots. q Open fence gates. q Carry gloves, a handkerchief to cover your face, water to drink, and goggles. q Shut off propane at the tank or natural gas at the meter. q Keep a flashlight and portable radio with you at all times. q Close all exterior vents if possible. Tune in to a local radio station and listen for instructions. q Prop a ladder against the house to provide firefighters with easy access to the roof. What about family members, and pets? q Connect garden hoses to faucets & attach nozzles set on “spray.” q If possible, first evacuate all family members not essential to preparing the house for wildfire. q Close all exterior doors and windows but leave doors unlocked. q Make sure to designate a safe meeting place & contact person. q Turn on outside lights. q Relay your plans and status to the contact person. q If available and if there’s adequate time, cover windows and attic and crawl space vents with ½ inch thick plywood. q Evacuate pets and livestock. Never turn the animals loose. Bring pet food with you. q Fill trashcans and buckets with water and put them where fire- fighters can find them. q Contact the local Humane Society for pet assistance if needed. q If you have an emergency water source (pool, pond, etc.) and/ How should I prepare my car? or portable pump, clearly mark its availability so it can be seen from the street. q Place vehicles in the garage, pointing out with keys in the ignition and windows rolled up, do not leave motor running. If evacuation is not possible, the next best q Close the garage door, but leave it unlocked. strategy is to stay in your home with doors q If applicable, disconnect the electric garage door opener so that and windows shut. Wait for the advancing wall the door can be opened manually in event of a power outage. of fire to pass your home, and then, evacuate your burning home. What should I take with me? q Important documents (bank records, IRS, trust, investment, insur- ance policy, birth certificates, medical records, passport, etc.). REMEMBER THERE IS q Driver’s license, credit and ATM cards, and address book. NOTHING YOU OWN q Computer backup files. WORTH YOUR LIFE! PLEASE q Inventory of home contents (consider photographing or videotaping before the emergency). EVACUATE PROMPTLY WHEN q Photographs of the exterior of the house and landscape. ASKED BY FIRE, OR LAW q Cell phone and charger. ENFORCEMENT OFFICALS. q Medication, prescription glasses. q Personal toiletries, change of clothing. Scott Baker, Fire Chief q Family photo albums, videos, family heirlooms. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District q Place essential items in the car.
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