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THE THE REPORT: BUZZ: ASSOCIATION EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES UPDATES 02 03 Message from the Quick Calendar Board President 16 06 Amenity Updates, 2020 Board of Programs + Events Directors Election Information + Key Dates 18 Club Updates 22 Giving Fund 20 Dining Hours + Winter Speaker Specials 08 Series YOUR NEW 30 26 XC Snowmaking The Covenants REC CENTER Project Bigger. Better. More Committee + ways to play. Understanding Covenants Rules 32 Where in the World FEATURES 28 Is TD News? Trash + Recycling Updates 29 Briefs 10 31 KIDS CAMPS + Board Meeting PROGRAMS Recap Set your children up for an adventurous summer full of adventure, fun and learning

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TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 1 VOLUME 21 | NO. 03 MARCH 2020

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Drew Deurlington Joe Reeder Tiffany Connolly Derek Moore Amber Barrett MESSAGE

SENIOR MANAGEMENT FROM THE Michael Salmon | Director of Finance [email protected]

Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations BOARD [email protected] Annie Rosenfeld | Director of Risk + Real Property PRESIDENT [email protected]

Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects The transition to spring has begun, and we Lake Tahoe’s communities. It is a system [email protected] can’t help but think about all the fun Tahoe of network sensors designed to protect Lindsay Hogan | Director of Marketing + Donner offers in the warmer season. There the Lake Tahoe Basin from catastrophic Member Relations [email protected] is a lot happening within our community and wildfres, earthquakes and other we want you to be able to enjoy all of it. natural hazards. Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology [email protected] To date the Alert Tahoe network has helped Tom Knill | Director of Human Resources TROUT CREEK frefghters stop 57 fres in the Lake Tahoe [email protected] Trout Creek has re-opened as one of the region from getting out of control. We biggest ftness centers in North Lake Tahoe anticipate a May-June 2020 installation BOARD OF DIRECTORS offering an extensive schedule of ftness and operational date. If the winter snows President | Charles C. Wu programs, a new dedicated spin room with [email protected] are light the installation could occur earlier. added classes, and more weight equipment More information will be communicated in Vice President | Don Koenes [email protected] in addition to the already amazing features the coming months. like hot tubs, pools, personal training, Treasurer | Jeff Connors [email protected] massages and more. GOLF SEASON Secretary | Jim Roth Thank you to all Tahoe Donner staff who The golf course greens are growing and on [email protected] worked tirelessly to continue to deliver great track for the 2020 golf course repair and Director | Jennifer Jennings customer service to our members during greens replacement project. As a reminder, [email protected] construction. We are so grateful for our our course will be closed completely during

POSTMASTER: Periodical postage paid at members’ patience throughout the project. the repair. To keep our members golfng, Truckee, California and additional mailing offices. Just a friendly reminder there will be minor Tahoe Donner has partnered with Gray’s Send address changes to Tahoe Donner News, ongoing construction as the fnishing Crossing, Old Greenwood, Nakoma, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161; (530) 587-9400, Fax (530) 579-3224 touches are being put in place, including the Coyote Moon and Resort at Squaw delayed opening of Kids Club because of Creek to offer discounts on season EMAIL: [email protected] the installation of safe, kid-friendly fooring. passes and greens fees. See all deals at ADVERTISING SALES: CC Media + Publishing is the exclusive advertising representative: tahoedonner.com/golf-repair-2020. (775) 327-4200 | [email protected] FIRE CAMERA IN TAHOE DONNER SKI LODGE REPLACEMENT PUBLISHING INFORMATION Spearheaded by Director Jennifer Jennings, Due to the unique architecture of the TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION HOLDS THE EXCLUSIVE SERVICE MARK RIGHT TO “TAHOE DONNER.” ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors current Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski lodge, OF SUCH WILL BE REGARDED AS AN INFRINGEMENT OF THAT SERVICE MARK RIGHT AND IS PROHIBITED. THE INCLUSION OF approved funding, with a charitable the board has decided that it's more ADVERTISING IN THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OR RECOMMENDATION BY TAHOE contribution made to the Tahoe Prosperity appropriate to replace than remodel the DONNER ASSOCIATION OR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Center in December 2019, for a new fre lodge. Jon Mitchell, our new Director of THE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR VIEWS CONTAINED THEREIN.

TAHOE DONNER NEWS (ISSN 1550-6061) IS THE OFFICIAL camera installation protecting the Tahoe Capital Projects, will be undertaking a MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION, Donner community. capacity-use analysis recommended by Rob WHICH IS LOCATED AT 11509 NORTHWOODS BLVD., TRUCKEE, CA 96161. The 2007 Angora fre not only devastated Kautz, GPC member and the former head EACH MEMBERSHIP PARCEL RECEIVES ONE SUBSCRIPTION TO of Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Please expect A DOMESTIC ADDRESS. COST TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE families who lost their homes, but it also hurt THIS PUBLICATION IS OFFSET BY ADVERTISING REVENUES. more information and ways to give feedback PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT TRUCKEE, CA, AND ADDITIONAL Tahoe’s economy with an estimated cost of MAILING OFFICES. MEMBER LETTERS TO TAHOE DONNER ARE about the lodge replacement. This is a long- PUBLISHED IN THE MEMBERS SECTION OF TAHOEDONNER. $160 million. The Alert Tahoe fre camera COM, WHERE PUBLISHING GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE. combines innovative technology with term multiyear project in the very earliest on-the-ground frefghting efforts to protect stage of planning where 2023 would be an aggressive timeline. (Continued on p. 4) FEATURED EVENTS

MEXICAN I-DID-A-RUN SIERRA MONDAYS BENEFIT EVENT SKOGSLOPPET Enjoy Chef Freddy Help raise money for XC RACE Zarate’s authentic the Humane Society Challenge yourself at Mexican dishes along at this annual dog- this annual race for all with drink specials. pull sled race. levels of XC skiers. Ski a 15K or 5K course. WHEN: Every Monday BASSETT FLOORING in March WHEN: March 8 WHEN: March 22 is family owned and operated and has 10800 Pioneer Trail, Unit 3, Truckee TIME: 5-9PM TIME: 12PM TIME: 9-11AM WHERE: The Lodge WHERE: Downhill Ski WHERE: Cross Country served the Truckee-Lake Tahoe area Restaurant & Pub Resort Ski Center 530 582.7428 since 1979. We carry high-quality bassettflooring.com hardwood flooring and carpet ideal MARCH for your mountain home. Visit us and explore our amazing selection at the EVENTS + MEETINGS Pioneer Commerce Center in Truckee. MONDAYS Mexican Mondays at The Lodge TUESDAYS Bingo Night at Alder Creek Cafe THURSDAYS Trivia Night at Alder Creek Cafe FRIDAYS Movie Night at Alder Creek Cafe MARCH 5 Giving Fund Speaker Series: The Art of Grooming* MARCH 7 Winter Beach Party at Downhill Ski Resort MARCH 7 Live Music at Alder Creek Cafe Give your home MARCH 8 I-Did-A-Run Humane Society Beneft at the protection Downhill Ski Resort it deserves. MARCH 8-14 2020 XC Skiing Junior Nationals at Auburn Ski Club MARCH 14 200-foot Banana Split Extravaganza at Downhill Ski Resort MARCH 14 Live Music at Alder Creek Cafe Nic Beddoe, Agent Your home is where you make MARCH 15 Tahoe Donner Family Challenge at Insurance Lic#: 0G78680 some of your best memories, Downhill Ski Resort 10775 Pioneer Trl, Suite 211C Bus: 530-550-1400 and that’s worth protecting. MARCH 15 Snow Tube Bowling at Snowplay [email protected] I’m here to help. MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day at The Lodge LET’S TALK TODAY. MARCH 19 Giving Fund Speaker Series: Microplastics in the Sierra* MARCH 21 Hands-on Wax Clinic at TDXC MARCH 22 Sierra Skogsloppet XC Race at TDXC MARCH 22 First Day of Spring Cornhole Tournament at Alder Creek Adventure Center MARCH 28 Regular Board Meeting MARCH 28 Live Music at Alder Creek Cafe State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL MARCH 29 Snowball Throwing Contest at Snowplay 1708136 State Farm Lloyds, Richardson, TX

All events are weather permitting. See full event list at tahoedonner.com/events. *Speaker Series events in the Alder Room at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 3 (Continued from p. 2) BOARD ELECTION Finally, don’t forget to sign your kids up STAY IN THE KNOW. SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EMAILS: for upcoming summer camps! Registration The 2020 Tahoe Donner Board of Directors TAHOEDONNER.COM/SUBSCRIBE opens March 10 for members and March election is just around the corner, with two 24 for guests. Camps are a fun and diverse vacancies to be flled. Candidates must way to let your child or grandchild grow and own at least 25% of a residential property TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS explore this summer. Many camps will sell within Tahoe Donner and be in good Area Code (530) out quickly, so mark your calendars. Learn standing. Full- and part-time candidates are more on pages 10-15. MEMBER SERVICES encouraged to run. Help make an impact Northwoods Clubhouse Open Daily 8AM-5PM within our community. Applications will I hope to see you at one of our fun events 587-9400 | [email protected] | Live chat on website happening this month! become available on March 28 and are due AMENITIES April 27 with the election taking place on Beach Club Marina 587-9460 [email protected] June 28. Please make sure to vote; your vote Bikeworks 582-9694 [email protected] is your voice! Learn more on page 6. CHARLES WU | BOARD PRESIDENT Cross Country Ski 587-9484 [email protected] Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 [email protected] Equestrian Center 587-9470 [email protected] Forestry 587-9432 [email protected] Golf Course 587-9443 [email protected] The Lodge 587-9455 [email protected] Recreation Hut 587-9413 [email protected] Campground 587-9462 [email protected] Tennis Center 587-9474 [email protected] Trails 582-9672 [email protected] Trout Creek 582-9603 [email protected]

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Architectural Standards Finance Rod Whitten John Dundas, Acting Chair [email protected] financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com Covenants Fred Zapponi General Plan covenantscommittee@ Laura Lindgren tahoedonner.com [email protected]

Elections Giving Fund Bette Rohrback Suzanne Sullivan electionscommittee@ [email protected] SAVE NOW tahoedonner.com

ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS 9-Holers Women's Golf Quilt Judi Roberts Marilyn Dundas [email protected] [email protected] SKI NOW Bridge Rowing Lynn Cordner Dot Mace 2020/21 SEASON PASSES [email protected] [email protected] Equestrian Senior Alpine Ski Susan Terrell John Makin [email protected] [email protected] ON SALE MARCH 17 Friends of TD Trails TD 4-Wheelers B.R. Levine Bill Ratcliff [email protected] [email protected]

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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION INFORMATION + KEY DATES TWO POSITIONS OPEN

Tahoe Donner’s board of directors is the governing body of the association and ultimately responsible for the direction and APPLY TO RUN FOR THE oversight of the affairs of the organization, including setting the BOARD OF DIRECTORS annual assessment, approving capital projects, setting fnes and fees and more. The board is made up of unpaid volunteers from a CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS variety of backgrounds and is elected by the membership to act as MARCH 28 AVAILABLE representatives for the property owners of Tahoe Donner. Candidacy applications become available in the Two positions are open for the 2020 board of directors election. If Member Services offce at Northwoods Clubhouse and at tahoedonner.com/elections. you have the skills and qualifcations to become a member of our board, please consider running for an elected seat. Applications will be available beginning March 28. APRIL 27 CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS DUE Applications are due by 10AM. Proof of ownership (a copy of recorded deed), and a confict of interest statement are required with the submittal of candidacy applications. Applications must ENSURE YOU be submitted to the Member Services offce at Northwoods Clubhouse or submitted via email in PDF format to the Elections Committee at RECEIVE YOUR [email protected].

2020 BALLOT APRIL 27 CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY VERIFIED The Elections Committee verifes the eligibility of UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO AT candidates. Candidates who are deemed eligible are informed and invited to submit a candidate’s TAHOEDONNER.COM/CONTACT-UPDATE statement, attend the Candidate’s Information Forum, record a 60-second video, have an offcial CA Civil Code 4041 requires updated contact info annually. candidate photograph taken and participate in three Elections Committee sponsored events intended to allow members to interact with candidates and inform VOTING PACKETS WILL BE MAILED TO their voting decisions. THE ADDRESS WE HAVE ON FILE FOR The Elections Committee conducts a blind drawing YOUR INVOICES. ONE VOTE IS ELIGIBLE of candidate names which will determine placement of the candidate names on the elections ballot, PER PROPERTY ADDRESS. candidate statements in the election packet, all communications, and the order for asking questions at events. FOR ELECTION INFORMATION VISIT: If there are only two eligible candidates for the two TAHOEDONNER.COM/BOARDELECTIONS available seats, the board of directors declares that those candidates are elected, and the director election is concluded. MAY 8 CANDIDATE INFORMATIONAL FORUM MAY 27 BALLOTS MAILED FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 | 2-4PM Voting packets are mailed to all eligible voters. NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE – MEZZANINE ROOM Packets are mailed to the address on fle for your invoices. Please work with all owners of your Please note that this Tahoe Donner staff, board members and committee property regarding your vote. date was printed chairs are present at this meeting to provide incorrectly in the information to the candidates and answer any February issue of questions candidates have about serving on the JUNE 6 CANDIDATES’ MEET AND GREET Tahoe Donner News board, association governance and management, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020 | 6-7:30PM committee structure and functions, etc. This ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER informational forum is overseen by the Inspector of Elections. See Notes re: participation in this event under May 16, 2020 Meet and Greet. Tahoe Donner staff are available by appointment between 8:30AM and 1:30PM to take offcial candidate photos and videos for the website. JUNE 26 ELECTION BALLOT MEETING + REGULAR BOARD MEETING FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 | 9AM-5PM MAY 11 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS DUE NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE – MEADOW ROOM/ Final Candidate’s statements must be submitted MEZZANINE ROOM in PDF format to the Elections Committee at On-site voting is available and replacement ballots [email protected] by 4PM. Please note that will be available until 5PM. Government or Tahoe If any candidate wishes to remove his/her name there will be no Donner Photo ID is required to submit a ballot in from the election ballot, they are asked to notify in-person voting on person. The Inspector of Election will attend this the Elections Committee in writing by emailing Saturday, June 27 meeting to oversee the ballot counting process. [email protected] by 4PM in Deadline for receipt of ballots mailed or personally order to avoid confusion during the voting process delivered to the Accountancy Firm is 5PM. and to save on additional printing expenses. JUNE 28 ELECTION DAY + ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS MEET THE CANDIDATES + SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020 | 10AM-12PM VOTING INFORMATION VOTING FROM 10-11:30AM The Annual Membership meeting will be held APRIL 27 CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED from 10AM-12PM. Personally delivered ballots are Slate of candidates is announced to the accepted at the Annual Membership meeting from membership via email. 10-11:30AM, at which time voting will conclude. Replacement ballots will be available until the conclusion of voting. Government or Tahoe Donner MAY 15 CANDIDATE WEBPAGES AVAILABLE Photo ID is required to submit a ballot in person. Candidate web pages are live at Prior to conclusion of the meeting, if a 25% quorum tahoedonner.com/boardelections. Candidate web is achieved and the election results are certifed pages include introductory video, contact info, by the Inspector of Elections, results (including candidate statements and weekly campaign related vote count) are announced at the meeting and information posting from the candidate if they communicated to the membership via email and choose to post. Tahoe Donner News. If less than 25% of voters have submitted valid MAY 16 CANDIDATES’ MEET AND GREET ballots, the failure to achieve a quorum will be SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020 | 6-7:30PM announced, and the meeting, along with the ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER culmination of the Election, will be adjourned to This is an informal opportunity for members to the following morning. ‘put a face with a name’ and ask questions of the candidates. 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TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 7 FEATURE YOUR NEW REC CENTER By TIFFANY CONNOLLY | Photos by JEREMY JENSEN

Trout Creek Recreation Center is now open and better than ever. We’re excited to offer our members one of the biggest gyms in the North Tahoe area, just in time to start training for summer activities. If you need to get set for mountain biking, hiking, trail running, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming or any of the other amazing adventures that summer in Tahoe brings, the new Trout Creek Recreation Center can help make sure your body will be ready.

Trout Creek now offers a dedicated spin room, added weight equipment, one-on-one personal training, massages, multiple pools and hot tubs, a diverse mix of ftness classes for every level and ability, and more. Come by and say hi or take a tour! We would love to show you around.

View the ftness class schedules and more at tahoedonner.com/ftness.

BEST WAY TO BE READY FOR BEST WAY TO STRENGTHEN BONES TWO WHEELS Strength training has been shown to decrease risk Trout Creek has a new spin room with added bikes and severity of injury, promote stable body and classes! If you love riding your bike on roads or composition and increase bone density. Trout Creek trails in the summer, get a head start on your riding has added new weight machines in its expansive new ftness by spinning with our amazing instructors. weight room. There’s an exercise to beneft everyone, You’ll get your sweat on and when the snow melts, and if weight machines seem a little intimidating, you’ll be in prime shape for Tahoe road biking or book a private coaching session with one of our mountain biking through the trails at Alder Creek personal trainers. Adventure Center. BEST WAY TO STICK TO IT BEST TRAINING FOR STEEP CLIMBS Speaking of personal trainers, there’s one sure-fre If running or biking up hills is your thing, make way to stick to your training program – hire a coach! sure you’re ready for the sprint! Trout Creek offers Whether your goal is to lose weight, get healthy, high-intensity interval training or HIIT classes that build muscle or increase endurance, Trout Creek’s pack a huge punch in a short amount of time. personal trainers have years of experience and These 30-minute classes consist of cardio intervals want to help set you on the right path. They are using jump training, sculpting and foor drills. experts in building tailor-made programs that will Kick up your metabolism, strengthen your core and help you reach your ftness goals. Learn more at experience explosive power! See the schedule at tahoedonner.com/personal-training. tahoedonner.com/class-schedule.

TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 9 FEATURE SUMMER 2020 KIDS CAMPS + PROGRAMS REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8AM MARCH 10 FOR MEMBERS AND MARCH 24 FOR GUESTS OF MEMBERS

Ready, set, summer! Tahoe summers are full of adventure, fun and learning. Tahoe Donner’s camps and recreational programs are available to kids of all ages, interests and abilities. Whether on horseback, in the pool, on the bike trails, at the beach or out exploring, children will thrive through diverse outdoor experiences that are challenging and educational. Many of our camps and programs sell out each year, so register early to reserve a spot and ensure that your child’s summer is one they’ll never forget.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE WITH YOUR SHOPTD ACCOUNT

Add all participants, even those age 6 or younger, to your Tahoe Donner profle at the Member Services offce in Northwoods Clubhouse. Owners can email [email protected] to add family members 6 and under. Please include owner's name with Tahoe Donner address, name of child, date of birth and relationship to owner. Children age 7 and older may be subject to member fees. Create a new account or sign-in to your existing account at shoptd.tahoedonner.com/estore. Members will need their member ID number. Guests will need a transferable guest card ID number or a member ID number. Select the programs you would like to purchase, then complete the checkout process. Download, print and sign the necessary waiver forms you receive during the checkout process. Your child must bring them to the frst day of camp. For questions or more information, contact Member Services at (530) 587-9400, ext. 0. TREVOR CLARK Day Camps Meeting location DAY varies based on age group CAMPS tahoedonner.com/daycamps (530) 587-9493

Our weeklong Day Camps for kids ages 3-14 are packed full of learning and DAY CAMP SESSIONS exploration, with age-appropriate activities that challenge and educate kids through All age groups meet for fve days amazing outdoor experiences that vary week by week. (Monday-Friday) during each session.

HIGH MOUNTAIN KIDS CAMP SESSIONS This camp provides a nurturing environment for your child while helping him or her develop motor and social skills. Featured activities include nature exploration, swim Session 1 June 15-19 lessons, tennis, hiking, arts and crafts and creative play. Session 2 June 22-26 Age: 3-4 Time: 9AM-12PM (extended hours 12-2:30PM) Session 3 June 29-July 3 Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $224, Guest $259 Session 4 July 6-10 Cost For Extended Hours: Member $119, Guest $130 Session 5 July 13-17 EXPLORERS Session 6 July 20-24 Your child will love the focus on outdoor activities such as hiking, swim lessons, Session 7 July 27-31 paddleboats, tennis clinics, outdoor games, arts and crafts and more. Session 8 August 3-7 Age: 5-6 Time: 9AM-2:30PM Session 9 August 10-14 Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $319, Guest $359

PIONEERS Camp experiences grow as the children grow. Participants will enjoy putting clinics, swimming, archery clinics, arts and crafts, practicing outdoor living skills and more. Age: 7-8 Time: 9AM-2:45PM WEDNESDAY BEACH BBQ Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $289, Guest $324 Every Wednesday, pick-up and drop- off take place at Beach Club Marina, and all campers receive a BBQ lunch. CLUB TAHOE DONNER Fun activities in store for your child include outdoor bouldering, hiking in the Sierra, archery, personal water safety classes, outdoor survival skills, water sports and AGE REQUIREMENTS mountain biking. Age requirements are established for the safety and well-being of all Age: 9-10 Time: 9:15AM-3PM campers. We are unable to make any Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $299, Guest $334 exceptions regarding children’s ages for camp. DONNER LAKE ADVENTURE CAMP Your camper will engage in fun and challenging activities that enhance teamwork skills, self-confdence and outdoor survival knowledge. Adventures vary from week to week WHAT TO BRING and can include hiking in the Sierra, summer rock climbing, water sports lessons, junior Campers should bring a backpack lifeguard lessons, biking, golf and archery clinics. with a water bottle, snacks, lunch, sunscreen and a hat. A swimsuit and Age: 11-12 Time: 9:30AM-3:30PM towel may be needed on certain Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $319, Guest $354 days. Long pants may be needed if participating in equestrian activities. LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP On cool mornings, campers should An experiential-based learning program with in-depth team-building, leadership wear a sweatshirt. Campers must development, outdoor living skills, hands-on camp counselor experience and wear closed-toed shoes. It is personal growth. Only available during Sessions 3, 5 and 7. recommended that campers label all belongings before coming to camp. Age: 13-14 Time: Monday + Friday 9:30AM-3:30PM | Tuesday, Wednesday + Thursday 8:30AM-3:30PM Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $274, Guest $309 PARENT INFORMATION Important information for parents is online at tahoedonner.com/daycamps. For questions please call (530) 587-9493 or email [email protected]. For cancellation policies and other info visit tahoedonner.com/daycamps. TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 11 Adventure Day Programs Rec Hut at Northwoods Clubhouse 11509 Northwoods Blvd ADVENTURE Truckee, CA 96161 DAY PROGRAMS tahoedonner.com/adventureday (530) 582-9646

Adventure Day Camps encourage kids ages 7-12 to explore, play and appreciate the outdoors through a wide range of activities. Campers are required to wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers and bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, swimsuit and towel.

Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday CREEK, POOL + POND ADVENTURE DAY Location: Pick-up/Drop-off at the Northwoods Rec Hut WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 24-AUGUST 19 Join the fun in and around the water with pond exploration, Time: 9:30AM-4:30PM swimming at Trout Creek Pool and much more. Cost Per Day: Member $60, Guest $70 MARKSMANSHIP ADVENTURE DAY FRIDAYS, JUNE 19-AUGUST 21 EXPLORE + DISCOVER DAY Celebrate new skills with archery and laser rife clinics as well MONDAYS, JUNE 22-AUGUST 17 as feld games like bocce and cornhole, where patience and Hiking, geocaching and other exciting adventures that precision pay off. teach young explorers about the beauty and power of the great outdoors. For questions please call (530) 582-9646 or email [email protected]. For cancellation policies and other info visit tahoedonner.com/adventureday.

Bikeworks Bike Camps at Alder Creek Adventure Center 15275 Alder Creek Road BIKE Truckee, CA 96161 CAMPS tahoedonner.com/bikeworks (530) 582-9694

Bike camps are open to anyone ages 10-14 who can ride a bike for 1.5 hours at a time. We will focus on providing a fun, safe environment where kids can improve their general mountain biking skills while exploring the trails of Tahoe Donner. Our guides have years of experience teaching kids to become better riders.

TWO-DAY CAMPS WEEKLONG CAMPS Two-day camps run from 9AM-12PM on Saturdays and Want more than just a weekend? Weeklong camps run from Sundays on select weekends. 9AM-12PM Monday-Friday.

Days: Saturday, Sunday Days: Monday-Friday Dates: June 20-21, July 18-19, August 1-2, August 15-16 Dates: June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 13-17, July 20-24, August 3-7, August 10-14 Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center Location: Alder Creek Adventure Center Cost: $99 per weekend Cost: $249 per week

For questions please call (530) 582-9694 or email [email protected]. Aquatics Programs Trout Creek Recreation Center 12790 Northwoods Blvd. AQUATICS Truckee, CA 96161 PROGRAMS tahoedonner.com/aquatics (530) 582-9627

From learning the basics with group, private or semi-private lessons, to racing on the SWIM TEAM recreational swim team, your kids will make a splash with our aquatics programs. Swimmers ages 6-15 demonstrating Level 5 or higher skills are invited GROUP SWIM LESSONS to join the Trout Creek Tiger Sharks, Group swim lessons are a fun way to develop basic swimming skills. Lessons are Tahoe Donner’s recreational swim 30 minutes long, and each session runs for one week. team. Participants will combine fun and ftness as they develop core skills Days: Monday-Friday in all four racing strokes. Enroll in four or more sessions and get a team Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $43, Guest $49 swim cap!

SESSIONS Days: Monday-Friday Session 1 June 22-26 Session 5 July 27-31 Time: 8-9AM Session 2 July 6-10 Session 6 August 3-7 Cost Per Weeklong Session: Session 3 July 13-17 Session 7 August 10-14 Member $59, Guest $74 Session 4 July 20-24 Drop-In Fee: Member $16, Guest $17 LEVELS Lessons are available for all levels during each session, pending suffcient enrollment SESSIONS of at least three students. Session 1 June 22-26 LEVEL PREREQUISITE TIME Session 2 July 6-10 Level 0: Guppies (parents/tot) Ages 6 months+ 11:30AM-12PM Session 3 July 13-17 Level 1: Bubble Blowers Ages 2 years+ 11:30AM-12PM Session 4 July 20-24 Level 2: Starfsh Level 1 10:45-11:15AM Session 5 July 27-31 Level 3: Duckies Level 2 10-10:30AM Session 6 August 3-7 Level 4: Seals Level 3 9:15-9:45AM Session 7 August 10-14 Level 5: Dolphins Level 4 8:30-9AM

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Private (individual) and semi-private (2-3 students) lessons last 30 minutes and allow each child to develop swimming skills at his or her own pace under the guidance of a patient instructor.

Days: Monday-Friday Times: 9AM-4PM (various times) Cost Per Private Lesson (individual): Member $49, Guest $55 Cost Per Semi-Private Lesson (2-3 students): Member $59, Guest $65

For questions please call (530) 582-9627 or email [email protected]. For cancellation policies and other info visit tahoedonner.com/aquatics.

TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 13 Beach Club Marina 12915 Donner Pass Rd., BEACH CLUB Truckee, CA 96161 MARINA PROGRAMS tahoedonner.com/beach-club-marina (530) 587-9460

What could be more fun than spending summer days on Donner Lake? Children will love honing their water skills with our sailing program (ages 9 and up) and water kids club (ages 6 and up), located at Beach Club Marina.

WATER KIDS CLUB HISTORICAL KAYAK TOURS Every Friday, participants ages 6 and older, who can Explore Donner Lake by kayak! Your guide will present demonstrate good swimming skills, will be introduced to information on the history of the lake and interesting facts a variety of water-oriented activities such as swimming about the surrounding area and its inhabitants. After an hour challenges, windsurfng, stand up paddleboard, sailing, on the water, the group will return to Beach Club Marina kayaking and more. Space is limited so sign up online at least where breakfast will be served on the deck. Tours are weather- 24 hours in advance. permitting. Reservations and prepayment are required and sign-up begins on March 10 at tahoedonner.com/shoptd or Cost: Member $30, Guest $40 by calling Beach Club Marina. Private tours are available for parties of four or more and must be booked a minimum Dates: Fridays | June 26-August 7 of one week in advance. Cancellations must be made (not offered the week of July 4) 48 hours in advance.

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM Cost: Member $30, Guest $41 Beginner to intermediate sailors ages 9 and older learn sailing skills in small classes with a maximum of eight students. Dates: Tuesdays | June 23-August 11 Each three-day session includes three hours of instruction per day, with the majority of the time spent on the water. Sign For questions please call (530) 587-9460 or email up online or at the marina. Cancellations must be made 48 [email protected]. hours in advance for a refund.

Cost: Member $130, Guest $171

Sessions Run: Wednesdays-Fridays | June 24-August 5 (not offered the week of July 4) Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center at Alder Creek Adventure Center 15275 Alder Creek Road HORSEMANSHIP Truckee, CA 96161 CAMPS tahoedonner.com/equestrian (530) 587-9470

Riders ages 8-14 are invited to saddle up for a week of half-day riding camps at Tahoe LEVEL 1 Donner Equestrian Center. Each student will have his or her own horse for the week, Beginners with little or no riding and will learn the fundamentals of horsemanship, safety and riding skills in preparation experience will learn the basics of for a horse show each Friday. handling, grooming, tacking up and riding at the walk and trot. Every session offers both Level 1 and Level 2 camps in both the morning and afternoon. Classes are capped at four students with one instructor. LEVEL 2 Intended for beginner riders with Days: Monday-Friday some experience and confdence, this camp is our most popular and Time: Mornings 9AM-12PM, Afternoons 1-4PM covers the widest range of riding Cost Per Weeklong Session: Member $554, Guest $659 abilities. Students generally take Level 2 multiple times, with instructions suited to evolving abilities. SESSIONS Session 1 June 15-19 Session 6 July 20-24 Session 2 June 22-26 Session 7 July 27-31 WEATHER WARNING If we experience summer Session 3 June 29-July 3 Session 8 August 3-7 thunderstorms and are unable to Session 4 July 6-10 Session 9 August 10-14 ride, students will have lessons Session 5 July 13-17 in horse and tack care, shoeing horses, veterinary care and other horsemanship knowledge. For more info call (530) 587-9470 or email [email protected].

TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 15 THE DOWNHILL SKI RESORT HOURS Tickets: 8AM-4PM Rentals: 8AM-4:30PM Lifts: 9AM-4PM See all events, information and grooming report at tahoedonner.com/downhill.

WINTER BEACH PARTY EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. MARCH 7 | 12-3PM BUZZ Bring your family and friends to the Downhill Ski Resort for a winter beach party full of tropical fun, including live music by the Buddy Emmer SNOWPLAY RECREATION Band, food specials, a snow sculpture contest, games and more. HOURS Alder Creek Cafe is hosting weekly Fridays: 1:30-4:30PM family activities with dinner and Saturdays + Sundays: drinks available for purchase. See 9:30AM-4:30PM tahoedonner.com/aldercreekcafe for all event details. See all events and information at tahoedonner.com/snowplay. All events are conditions permitting. BINGO NIGHT TUESDAYS | 6-7PM SNOWTUBE BOWLING Order dinner at Alder Creek Cafe, Tahoe Donner's newest family-friendly MARCH 15 | 12-2PM dinner experience, and join the excite- I-DID-A-RUN HUMANE Take bowling to the next level by send- ment with free weekly bingo games. ing a tube into infatable bowling pins. SOCIETY BENEFIT EVENT MARCH 8 | 12PM TRIVIA NIGHT Dogs of all shapes and sizes compete THURSDAYS | 6-7:30PM in this entertaining timed dog-pull Get your team together, order dinner race which raises money for the at Alder Creek Cafe and have some Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. fun at this free weekly trivia night. 200-FOOT BANANA SPLIT FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA SNOWBALL THROWING FRIDAYS | 6-8PM MARCH 14 | 1:30PM CONTEST Join us at Alder Creek Adventure Skiing and desserts together? Why MARCH 29 | 1-2:30PM Center for a free family-friendly movie not?! Help devour an incredible 200- Loosen up your throwing arm and get each Friday night. foot banana split. Grab some spoons ready to send snowballs fying. because this will be one tasty mon- LIVE MUSIC ster. This is a free event. MARCH 7, 14 + 28 | 5:30-7:30PM TROUT CREEK REC CENTER TAHOE DONNER FAMILY Enjoy live music with dinner at Alder CHALLENGE Creek Cafe. MARCH 15 | 12PM HOURS The Family Challenge is a matched- Daily | 6AM-10PM FIRST DAY OF SPRING time giant slalom competition raced CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT by family teams. The winning team GRAND REOPENING! MARCH 22 | 4:30-7PM gets their name engraved on the Trout Creek Recreation Center is Think you've got what it takes to be trophy in the ski lodge. All children open and bigger and better than ever the next cornhole champion of Tahoe who complete their two runs will earn before! Come in and experience more Donner? Find out at this fun tourna- a medal, and there are other prizes as space, additional weight equipment, ment. Family-friendly dinner options well. This is a free event. a dedicated spin room with added and drinks will be available from Alder classes and more. See the photos on Creek Cafe + Trailside Bar. page 8. MARCH MADNESS Where: Alder Creek Adventure Center IN THE RETAIL SHOP! Please note, we are still updating Cost: $5 per person | $10 per team Enjoy 25% off select Roxy and the Kids Club Room. Stay tuned for Each player will receive one drink Quiksilver outerwear and Blackstrap TREVOR CLARK opening date! ticket with their purchased entry base layers every day in March. EQUESTRIAN CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER

BOARDING RESERVATIONS HOURS CELEBRITY CLINICS Horse boarding reservations for Daily | 8:30AM-5PM Learn from the best! Join other XC summer 2020 are open. For details See all events, information, and enthusiasts for one of these 90-minute and reservation application visit grooming report at tahoedonner.com/xc. clinics with some of the best skiers in tahoedonner.com/equestrian. the region. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/clinics. SKI IMPROVEMENT 2020 BOARDING RATES Our 12-by-24-foot partially covered PROGRAMS Improve your skiing by joining MARCH SPECIALS pipe corral paddocks are available a four-week series. Available and include daily cleaning, watering DISCOUNTS FOR starting March 1. Learn more at and feeding. Deluxe, large paddocks PASSHOLDERS FROM tahoedonner.com/adult-programs. are also available. OTHER RESORTS BASIC 12X24 MEMBER PADDOCK Mondays | March 2, 9, 16 + 23 Show us a season pass from any other ski Monthly $439 • Learn to Skate for Beginners resort and get a full-day ticket for half- Weekly $124 • Striding + Classic Skiing for day rates any Monday-Friday in March. Intermediates Daily $30 CHILI TUESDAYS Tuesdays | March 3, 10, 17 + 24 Mention “Chili Tuesdays” when you HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS • Sisters in Skating for Beginners purchase a full-price XC trail pass on Registration opens March 10 for any Tuesday in March, and get a Wednesdays | March 4, 11, 18 + 25 members and March 24 for guests. coupon for a free bowl of soup or chili • Sisters in Skating for We offer Level I and Level II morning at Alder Creek Cafe. Intermediate-Advanced Skiers and afternoon camps. For 2020 SUPER SENIOR session dates and more information, Thursdays | March 5, 12, 19 + 26 visit tahoedonner.com/equestrian. • Uphill Skating WEDNESDAYS All XC skiers age 70+ enjoy 50% off Cost: Members $554 | Fridays | March 6, 13, 20 + 27 their day pass on Wednesdays in March. Non-Members $659 • Nordic Downhill 101 • Seniors Learn to XC for Beginners LEARN TO SKI THURSDAYS • Seniors Learn to XC for Mention “Learn to Ski Thursdays” when Intermediate-Advanced Skiers you book a private XC ski lesson at least BEACH CLUB MARINA 24 hours in advance for any Thursday Sundays | March 1, 8, 15 + 22 in March and get rentals and a day pass KAYAK + SUP STORAGE • Team TDXC for for free. Note – you must mention this Kayak and stand up paddleboard Intermediate-Advanced Skiers offer at time of booking to redeem storage products will be available for this special. purchase online through ShopTD from BIATHLON CLINIC April 3-14 at $225 per spot. One kayak MARCH 15 | 11AM-1PM or SUP spot and two kayaks or two SUP Ever wanted to try the Olympic Sport spots will be available for purchase. of Biathlon? Experience how biathletes Each member may only purchase one combine the physical test of cross of these storage products, regardless country skiing with the psychological of how many Tahoe Donner properties demands of rife marksmanship. Call the member owns. For more informa- (530) 587-9484 for more information. tion, please visit the Tahoe Donner Beach Club Marina webpage and HANDS-ON WAX CLINIC click on the storage link or contact Ali Kovach at [email protected]. MARCH 21 | 3-5PM Learn how to make your skis really fast and make your ski bases happy. Bring a CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! pair of your skis and join Toko Wax guru MARCH 8-14 DAY CAMPS Roger Chaney for a hands-on glide wax clinic. Register by calling (530) 587-9484. Volunteer at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Junior National Championships at Registration for Day Camps opens at Cost: Member $25 | Public $30 Auburn Ski Club Training Center on 8AM on March 10 for members and Donner Summit. No experience neces- March 24 for guests. These week-long SIERRA SKOGSLOPPET sary! Register and get more information camps offer age appropriate fun and at xcjuniornationals2020.com. safe outdoor activities that challenge, XC RACE educate and entertain kids ages 3-14. MARCH 22 | 9-11AM MARCH 22 Weekly sessions begin in June and Challenge yourself at this fun race for all Please be a volunteer in Tahoe Donner’s end in August. Register online with levels of XC skiers. A 15-km and 5-km Skogsloppet Race if you are not your ShopTD account or by calling course are available, as well as a fun kids participating. No experience necessary. (530) 587-9400. See pages 10-15 race in the meadow. Entry includes a Email [email protected] for for details. chance to win spot prizes. more information.

All prices subject to change and all events are weather permitting. TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 17 THE 4 WHEELERS CLUB

The TD4WD Club has amazing IN MEMORIAM members, for example Russ and Coleen David K. Brown of Truckee, California took BUZZ: Liedholm. Russ has been going to the his last road trip on January 19, 2020. Moab Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) for 25 Dave was raised in Southern California, years and together they love the scenery but his love for the Sierra was born when of the Red Rock Desert and the chal- he spent time at his Uncle’s flling station CLUBS lenge of the trails. The event is hosted in Norden, California on Donner Summit. by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers and this will In 1970, he went on a blind date with Judy SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB be their 54th annual EJS. It is one of the and won her over at frst smile. Nine days largest gatherings of four-wheel drive later they were engaged. They were mar- enthusiasts in the country and offers 40 ried for 48 years. Dave and Judy even- February was a busy month for our trail choices of various diffculty ratings tually settled in beautiful Ojai, California members starting with a fabulous from 2-9 on the 1-10 diffculty scale. A where they lived for 39 years and raised trip to Big Sky Montana as part of rating of 1 is a dirt road and a rating of three children. the FWSA ski week. Over a dozen 10 requires a purpose-built buggy to Dave moved from waste disposal to of our club members, as part of the even attempt. Russ’s favorite trail is Poi- Sierra Council, attended along with teacher to principal in the Ojai Unifed son Spider Mesa, rated 6, which ascends School District, where he served for over over 200 Far West Ski Association a large cliff feature northwest of Moab. It members from all over the western 30 years. He loved the open road and has great scenery and the famous Moab spent his summers driving long-haul United States. We were treated to sandstone ledges or “steps.” trucks and directing road trips with his a huge mountain with excellent family. In retirement, Dave moved to winter snow conditions, powder Truckee where his love of driving and and packed powder, races, costume jeeps led him to join the Tahoe Donner events, après ski parties, dinners and 4 Wheel Drive Club. dancing. It was a wonderful week of skiing and friends. Dave was a father, a teacher and a friend to many. He was quick to help anyone in Along with our February club ski need and welcoming to all. He was a man days we also enjoyed a carving of integrity and humor who instilled a and racing clinic at Tahoe Donner work ethic in his children but also made Downhill Ski Resort followed by our them laugh. annual East/West Club competition Beloved by his grandchildren, “Bumpa” race amongst our own members. was a big presence in their lives. He Our February potluck topped off this would drive four hours to watch one of two-day event. his grandchildren in a performance or to This month we have our bi-weekly catch a game. He picked them up ski days at various resorts and are at school and hosted them for dinner certainly hoping for a “Miracle several days each week. March” to top off our snowpack and Coleen and Russ graciously led the frst Dave will be missed and cherished by his extend our ski season. Our club TD4WD Club EJS trip in 2016 and they wife Judy, daughters Hilde (Bryan Largay), championship race is on March 19 have been leading the annual spring and Kacey (Pete Kristian), son Tyler (Sarah as well as our end-of-the-season pilgrimage ever since. Brown) and his grandchildren Aiden, Gil- Awards Banquet and Meeting where Our thanks to Russ and Coleen for doing lian, Maeve, Miles, Harper and Henry. we honor our club members and all the heavy lifting! If you are interested A celebration of Dave’s life will take place their achievements and elect new in attending next year’s EJS check out at the Brown home in early May. In lieu members to our board for the td4wheelers.org and send Coleen a note of fowers, donations can be made to the following season. on the “contact us” page. Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Please visit our website at tdski.com for club information and details for upcoming events throughout the year. New skiing and social WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB membership signup is available on our website. Contact one of the Women’s Golf Club, placed second in board members or click on the tab the Northern California Women’s Four- to sign up if you would like to join Ball Net Championship tournament. our club or need more information. Congratulations Tami! We always welcome enthusiastic new members who enjoy skiing Tami and the rest of the Women’s Golf and boarding and the outdoor Club board are making plans for the adventures this region has to offer. 2020 golf season. To join the fun of the Women’s Golf Club email us at: Tami Waddell (pictured third from left), [email protected]. vice president of Tahoe Donner TREVOR CLARK BRIDGE CLUB MEN’S GOLF CLUB

Join us for a friendly, casual game of We’ve scheduled the frst set of bridge while you meet your neigh- Wednesday travel games, our bors and have fun! No need to bring summer tournaments and a match a partner; we rotate partners, so a against Incline Village, so mark your TREE SERVICE quick conversation regarding which calendars, sign up on ForeTees and join us for golf this upcoming season. & Defensible Space Inc. conventions to use precedes play. Since 1990 Experience in playing bridge is required, however players vary in the conventions that are used. When: Second and last Fridays of the month Time: 9:30AM-12:30PM Where: Northwoods Clubhouse RSVP: Required Contact Lynn Cordner at [email protected] to Todd Wolfe Kevin Spurgeon RSVP and to be put on our email CCA License Certified Arborist distribution list. Spring and Early Summer Traveling Wednesday Games: #775729 #WE10389 Hope to see you soon! March 25 | 10:30AM Dark Horse ($59 w/cart) Available to take your call April 22 | 10:30AM QUILT CLUB Wolf Run ($55 w/cart) 7 days a week! May 13 | 10:05AM RedHawk Hills ($49 w/cart) May 27 | 10:30AM Toiyabe ($55 w/cart)

The Ice Breaker and 4 NCGA Qualifer Tournaments (To be held at a local course with exact times TBD): June 14 | Ice Breaker June 27 | NCGA 4-Man Zone Championship CSLB #974246 July 17 | NCGA Senior 4-Ball Qualifer August 1 | NCGA Net Amateur Qualifer • Complete August 16 | NCGA 4-Ball Qualifer Handyman services The picture shows examples of walker • Caretaking services totes made by the Tahoe Donner Quilt Club. For the new year, the • Decks- build, repair, refinish Tahoe Donner Quilt Club donated walker totes, fdget lap quilts, back • Painting & Drywall pillows for wheelchairs and adult bibs • Kitchen & Bath remodels to the Tahoe Forest Long-Term Care Center. We continue to support PHOTO COURTESY OF PHOTO COURTESY THE INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE • Plumbing our local community with items they need, and we have a good time Incline Village Men’s Club Match: • Electrical doing it. June 22 | 8:30AM • Send us your “Honey Do List” The Quilt Club meets on the frst and Championship Course third Wednesday of the month from 1-3PM at Northwoods Clubhouse If you are interested in joining the in the Meadow Room. All levels of club at a discounted rate, please 530.581.4031 quilters are welcome. visit our website at tdgolfclub.com for application and club information www.mrhoneydo.biz For more information contact Marilyn or contact us directly at Dundas at [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected] PO Box 5247, Tahoe City, CA 96145

TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 19 THE BUZZ: DINING

FAMILY-FRIENDLY. CASUAL MOUNTAIN TRIVIA NIGHT DINING. LIVE MUSIC + WEEKLY EVENTS. THURSDAYS | 6-7:30PM MARCH HOURS Get your team together, order dinner at Lunch | 11AM-4PM Alder Creek Cafe and have some fun at Dinner | 5-8PM this free weekly trivia night. CLASSIC BISTRO-STYLE MENUS. FRIENDLY Grab + Go | 9AM-5PM ATMOSPHERE. WARM FIREPLACES + A Trailside Bar | 9AM-8PM FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE HIGH SIERRA. FRIDAYS | 6-8PM JOIN US FOR DINNER Join us at Alder Creek Adventure MARCH HOURS DAILY | 5-8PM Center for a free family-friendly movie Dinner | 5-9PM Alder Creek Cafe features a casual menu each Friday night. The Pub | Opens 5PM with healthy, locally sourced ingredients prepared in delicious and innovative LIVE MUSIC PUB HAPPY HOUR ways. A few favorites include the MAR. 7, 14 + 28 | 5:30-7:30PM Sunday-Thursday | 5-6PM Warm Truckee Sourdough Pretzel, Enjoy live music with dinner at Alder Get drink specials and 25% off pub Roasted Beet + Burrata Salad and Creek Cafe. fare, soups, salads and appetizers Braised Pot Roast. in The Lodge Pub. FIRST DAY OF SPRING HAPPY HOUR CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT MEXICAN MONDAYS SUNDAY-THURSDAY | 5-8PM SUNDAY, MAR. 22 | 4:30-7PM Every Monday in March, Chef Freddy Happy hour is offered all night long Think you've got what it takes to be Zarate will offer a new authentic Sunday-Thursday. Enjoy $5 draft beer the next cornhole champion of Tahoe Mexican dish. Wash it down with and house wine as you enjoy a tasty Donner? Find out at this fun tournament. $6 house margaritas and $4 Mexican selection from the Alder Creek Cafe menu. Family-friendly dinner options and drinks beer specials. will be available from Alder Creek Cafe + BINGO NIGHT Trailside Bar. NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS Bring your special bottle of wine and TUESDAYS | 6-7PM Cost: $5 per person | $10 per team we’ll waive the corkage fee. Order dinner at Alder Creek Cafe and Each player will receive one drink ticket join the excitement with free weekly with their purchased entry. bingo games. WILD WEDNESDAYS 15275 ALDER CREEK RD Enjoy 25% off pub fare, soups, (530) 582-9686 salads and appetizers all night long throughout the entire restaurant. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY DOWNHILL SKI BAR + GRILL TUESDAY, MAR. 17 | 5-9PM Wear your green and come into The MARCH HOURS SUN DECK + OUTDOOR BBQ Lodge for a Corn Beef and Cabbage Grab + Go | 8AM-4:30PM dinner for $19.95, $6 Guinness cans, $7 WEEKENDS + HOLIDAYS | Breakfast | 8-10:30AM black & tans and $8 shots of Jameson 11AM-2PM Lunch | 11-3PM Irish whiskey. Relax on the deck with stone frepits, The Bar | 11AM-5PM cushioned lounge chairs and epic views 12850 NORTHWOODS BLVD (conditions permitting). (530) 587-9455 11603 SNOWPEAK WAY *All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change. DO YOU LOVE TAHOE DONNER TRAILS? SEND US YOUR PICTURES AND BE FEATURED IN TAHOE DONNER NEWS!

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TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 21 THE REPORT

TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND WINTER SPEAKER SERIES

By CAROLE MAHONEY, Giving Fund Committee

January 30 kicked off the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund’s frst Speaker Series, “Driving in Snow + Ice.” The original event had to be postponed by two weeks due to weather; how ironic! CHP Offcer Pete Mann provided a compelling talk about the regulations and challenges of winter driving in and around Truckee. His images and stories of what can and does happen when driving conditions are not ideal were eye-openers. Offcer Mann was helpful, empathetic and incredibly entertaining. He wanted us all to remember the importance of a smooth, easy application on the gas and brakes, to use your transmission to slow down, increase following distance and have the correct tires on your vehicle. For road information, follow @CHP_Truckee on Twitter and make use of CalTrans’ Quickmap at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Thanks for all the useful information that helps us remain safe while on winter roads.

The second talk took place on February 6 and featured Professor Benny Bach, who presented “The Physics of Snow.” We think we know the importance of snow because we live in a community that thrives, if not depends on it. Adding to what we already know, Professor Bach provided a lively and fascinating talk on the evolution of snow from its frst tiny particle and condensing water through its branching and falling to the ground. We also learned it’s true that no two snowfakes are alike, snow and ice are not always white, and economies, both local and global, depend on snow. All in all, it was an hour of fascinating information.

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TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 23 FEATURE BAR DOWN HOW TAHOE DONNER IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN CHAIRLIFT SAFETY By TIFFANY CONNOLLY

If you’ve ever skied in Europe, you probably know it is common changing the culture to use the restraint bar, just like helmets practice for a lift to stop running if users don’t use the restraint bar. became the new normal in the past decade,” explained Rob In Canada, skiers who don’t lower the restraint bar are frowned McClendon, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort Manager. “Our staff upon, as it is unacceptable practice to leave it up. Unfortunately, the is continually encouraging and educating guests in chairlift safety. culture in California is very different. It is not uncommon to ride a It is a priority to have chairlift safety be visible and interactive with lift with skiers or snowboarders who don’t use the restraint bar. This our skiing and riding community.” culture must change. WHY CHAIRLIFT SAFETY MATTERS Tahoe Donner is a unique resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Our tag line, “The Best Place to Begin,” is a perfect description of our ski area. Conditions can vary wildly when you’re on the ski hill. Being With mostly beginner to intermediate terrain, many children and consistent in your safety practices ensures your well-being every beginners develop their skiing and snowboarding behaviors here. time you ski or ride. Making it a habit to lower the restraint bar, Eventually, many participants move on to other Lake Tahoe resorts every time, is just good habit. Sometimes the winds are ripping and with more advanced terrain. The chairlift safety habits that guests it becomes extremely important to use the restraint bar. If you are develop at Tahoe Donner carry over to other resorts. in the habit of using it all the time, using it in extreme conditions comes naturally. Tahoe Donner has a great opportunity to impact the future skiing and riding community by creating a foundation for lifelong safety Most importantly, adults on the ski hill have a responsibility to habits. We have embraced this responsibility. be great examples to all kids that are out enjoying the snow, not just our own. Little kids learn habits and look up to all adults skiing For the 2019-2020 season, Tahoe Donner made an investment in and riding the mountain. Be a good example and use the lift time and resources to develop a multi-pronged approach to Chairlift safely, put the restraint bar down, wear a helmet and exhibit the Safety which includes: Responsibility Code. • An employee training program for all Downhill Ski Resort departments HOW PARENTS CAN HELP • New lift operations employee training program Parents are the front line and are expected to exhibit behavior that • New signage on lift towers and unloading areas elicits safety knowledge for our youngest skiers and riders. Here’s • CSIA Lift Safety video running in the ski lodge how you can lead the charge to create a new generation of safe mountain adventurers: • Bar Down stickers on the restraint bar • Talk to your kids about safety. • Random “Bar Down” rewards given at unloading ramps by Ski Patrol • Teach them the Responsibility Code. It is printed on our trail maps. • Overall encouragement of people using the bar properly while • Lead by example! Lower the restraint bar every time you ride riding chair lifts a chairlift. • Put them in lessons so they learn from the pros! TAHOE DONNER FOCUSES ON PROMOTING A SAFE • Watch safety videos with them. They are available on our website CHAIRLIFT CULTURE and playing downstairs in the Downhill Ski Lodge. At Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, we are leading the charge For more information and videos, visit skicalifornia.org, in this shift to a safer chairlift experience. “We are working on kidsonlifts.org and tahoedonner.com/safety-videos. BEST PRACTICES FOR CHAIRLIFT SAFETY It is important that everyone know how to ride a chairlift safely before loading. A great way to instill a culture of safety within your family is to take a lesson from a ski or snowboard instructor. Kids and parents can learn together, making the experience fun and mutually benefcial.

HOW TO LOAD A CHAIRLIFT

GET EQUIPMENT LET THE CHAIR STOP WHEN YOUR LOOK TO THE SIT AGAINST THE SAY “BAR DOWN” WHEN YOU KNOW READY, INCLUDING PASS, THEN MOVE BOOTS ARE OVER OUTSIDE OF THE CHAIR BACK. TO OTHERS ON EVERYONE IS REMOVING SKI OUT ONTO THE THE ”LOAD HERE” CHAIR, REACH THE CHAIR. READY, CAREFULLY STRAPS AND LOADING RAMP. BOARD. BACK AND GRAB LOWER THE BACKPACKS, THE OUTSIDE OF RESTRAINT BAR. BEFORE LINING THE CHAIR. Make sure you tell UP WITH YOUR others riding on the GROUP AT THE chair, "Bar coming “WAIT HERE” SIGN. down" before lowering the bar!

WHILE ON THE CHAIRLIFT

MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT LEAN NO HORSE PLAY LOOK FORWARD. HOLD ON. SIT STILL ADJUST YOUR ARE ALWAYS ON THE WHILE RIDING UNTIL IT IS TIME EQUIPMENT AND SITTING ALL THE RESTRAINT BAR. THE CHAIRLIFT! Do not turn around TO UNLOAD. USE YOUR PHONE to talk to people on WAY BACK ON THE BEFORE OR AFTER the chair behind you! CHAIR. THE CHAIR RIDE – NOT DURING. Sit all the way back even if your legs are too short to hang down.

HOW TO UNLOAD A CHAIRLIFT

WHEN YOU SEE KEEP SKI OR BEGIN STANDING PUSH OFF THE CHAIR MOVE CLEAR OF THE IF YOU FAIL TO THE GREEN “RAISE BOARD TIPS UP. UP AT THE “UNLOAD WITH YOUR HANDS. UNLOADING AREA. UNLOAD (IT’S OK, RESTRAINT BAR” HERE” SIGN ON IT HAPPENS!), SIT SIGN, SAY “BAR THE RAMP. BACK AND HOLD UP” AND RAISE THE ON. WAIT FOR THE RESTRAINT BAR. OPERATOR TO ASSIST YOU AND PROVIDE Only raise the restraint INSTRUCTIONS. bar at the green circle signs. Not before, and not after.

TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 25 THE REPORT

THE COVENANTS COMMITTEE + UNDERSTANDING COVENANTS RULES By SHERYL WALKER, Architectural Standards Offce Manager TREVOR CLARK

The Tahoe Donner Association Covenants exceptions). A complete listing of the slide-in campers or cab-over campers Committee is comprised of volunteer Tahoe Donner Association Governing not mounted on a vehicle, vegetation members; fve members and two Documents and Covenant Rules including removal (trees with a diameter greater alternate members, tasked by the Tahoe enforcement procedures may be found than 4 inches) without a permit from the Donner Board of Directors with hearing on the Tahoe Donner website at TDA Forestry Department, machinery and and deciding on alleged violations of tahoedonner.com/covenants. equipment larger than a lawn and garden the Covenants Rules as outlined in the tractor, outside vehicle repair, inoperative Governing Documents. GENERAL COMMON AREA + vehicles, large commercial vehicles, AMENITY RULES commercial trailers, parking on unimproved The Covenants Rules are the rules for the lots, parking on an un-surfaced portion neighborhood, which govern what you In general, the following is prohibited in of an improved lot or more than one can, cannot or must do with respect to your common areas, including amenities and recreational trailer (travel trailer, boat trailer, home and lot. The goal of the Covenants parking lots: camping, off-road vehicle snowmobile trailer, personal watercraft Rules, in conjunction with other governing use, skating/skateboarding, vegetation trailer, etc.), and motorhomes or slide-in documents —including Covenants and removal, after-hours use, dumping of refuse campers mounted on a vehicle parked on Restrictions, Bylaws and other rule and ashen materials, fres and freworks, a lot. Property owners are responsible for sets such as Architectural Standards — frearms use, archery use, hunting, fshing maintaining their lots in a fre-safe condition is to preserve, protect and enhance on golf course grounds, after-hours and in a manner that is conducive to forest neighborhood property values. parking, off-pavement parking, loose animals and noxious activities. health. Recently, light pollution, noise, and The Covenants Rules fall into two STR rules have been added with approval broad categories: PRIVATE PROPERTY RULES from the board in 2018 as well as the 1. General Common Area + Amenity Rules In general, the following is prohibited on seasonal outdoor woodburning fre ban, 2. Private Property Rules private lots: camping, living in garages and forest health and fre safety and prevention The Committee may levy fnes and abridge recreational vehicles, noxious activities, rules added in 2019. a member’s amenity-usage rights when keeping animals for commercial purposes, If you, your tenants or guests are unfamiliar they fnd that a provision has been violated. business activities which have exterior with any of the above provisions, please The board of directors acts as the appeals advertising, increased traffc or parking, take the time to review the Covenants Rules authority for all committee decisions. A visible storage of goods, excessive noise or available at tahoedonner.com/covenants or broad summary of the Covenants Rules deliveries, garbage accumulation, outside stop by the Architectural Standards Offce if follows (note that many have limitations or storage, including non-recreational trailers, you have any questions. HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT Report suspected violations of the 1. Call the primary phone number on • Additionally, staff will indicate that the provisions to the Tahoe Donner Covenants fle and speak with the owner or leave owner will receive offcial documentation Enforcement staff: a voicemail. regarding the complaint following Cove- 1. Online Complaint Submission: 2. If voicemail picks up, staff will call nants Rules and Enforcement procedures. onestop.tahoedonner.com second and possibly third phone For complaints specifc to loud parties, 2. Email: [email protected] numbers on fle to speak with the fre, aggressive behaviors or any perceived 3. Phone: (530) 414-8166 owner or leave a voicemail. life-threatening event or disturbance of A staff member is available to receive 3. An email will also be sent if there is an the peace, staff will ask if the police or fre complaints seven days per week during email on fle with the property. department has been called. If not, staff regular business hours, from 8AM-5PM. 4. A follow up email will be sent to the will recommend taking this action. If this An after-hours call service is available from complainant confrming contact was made. recommendation is not taken, staff will 5PM-8AM. The communication to the respondent report these issues to the appropriate Town of Truckee contact. If it is determined that Be prepared to provide (at a minimum): (complained upon property) will generally 911 dispatch should be engaged, and • Your name, Tahoe Donner address and read as follows with adjustments depen- complainant requests covenants staff to your email address. dent on complaint: facilitate the 911 dispatch on their behalf, • Nature of complaint with times occurring. • Dear Owner, Tahoe Donner Covenants communication to the complainant will • Address of property being complained enforcement staff has received an include: complainants name, address, about. after-hours complaint on your property contact information and additional • Evidence: photos, video, etc. at X time. information needed for follow-up. • How this behavior is affecting you. • Detail will then be provided on the • What actions have been taken to resolve complaint. Let us all be good neighbors by abiding complaint (for example, the police have • Questioning will transpire as to whether by, and communicating to our friends, been called). the owner or others are presently at family and invitees the common courtesies the property. Member will be asked and rules established for the Tahoe We will take your complaint and make every to voluntarily comply with the rules of Donner community, as well as Town effort to contact the owner of the property the association. of Truckee ordinances. being complained upon. We will:

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TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 27 BASIC SERVICES TRASH + RECYCLING By ANNIE ROSENFELD, Tahoe Donner Director of Risk and Real Property

Rolling recycling carts are coming to Tahoe Donner residents this fall! Order your cart now to ensure you get timely delivery.

Tahoe Donner residents will have the option to have a WHAT TO RECYCLE rolling recycling cart this year. RECYCLING DO’S Deliveries occur in October 2020. • Recycle right — know what goes where. • Most of us put what we believe should be recycled into the To participate in the cart program, residents must opt-in at recycling and think we’re doing the right thing. In reality, knowing keeptruckeegreen.org. what belongs in recycling makes the program more successful.

If you can’t remember whether you registered, call RULES OF THUMB (530) 583-7800. • If it can mold or get stinky, rinse it before you put it in recycling. Residents can use blue bags and/or the carts to suit their • Beverage containers (soda bottles, beer cans and bottles) do not travel schedules. need to be rinsed. • Only place plastics #1 and #2 in the recycling. Carts must be at the curb every other Tuesday for pickup • If it’s plastic and you can squish or crumple it, toss it in the trash. and rolled back into their storage location within 24 hours of No plastic flm products can be recycled curbside. pick up day. • If it’s sticky or contaminated with food, toss it in the trash. Animal resistant carts will be available for an additional fee: 1x $60 fee + $12/month fee. PRO TIP Be a minimalist. Shrink your “wasteberg” (the estimated 70 In Tahoe Donner, trash and recycling pick-up day is Tuesday. pounds of waste created in mining, manufacturing, packaging, etc. for every single pound of items we discard). Ask yourself, Blue recycling bags will be picked up weekly. Rolling is there a better alternative? Can you repurpose it at home, or recycling carts will be picked up every other week. Place blue purchase it second-hand? bags next to your garbage can to avoid any overage costs. All cardboard must be placed inside of the blue bag or cart. You can fnd a list of items you can put in your blue bags in the Town’s Recycling Guide at keeptruckeegreen.org. Sign up for pick-up day reminders at keeptruckeegreen.org/collection-reminders. RECYCLING CART CAPACITY Check keeptruckeegreen.org for pick-up week calendar.

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE SCHEDULE 6-YARD GREEN RESIDENTS ALLOWED FOUR WASTE DUMPSTER RENTAL FOR EXTRA WASTE PICKUPS PER YEAR = SUMMER 2020 • Up to 96 gallons per pick up • Available May-September only (equivalent to three extra cans (these will sell out; book early). or 12-16 bags per year). • Rentals run from Wednesday • May be used for yard waste. to the following Wednesday. RESIDENTS ALLOWED TWO ONLINE SERVICES • Loose material only – NO bags. BULKY ITEM PICKUPS PER YEAR A new online customer service platform is available for easier billing • Provide a paid receipt from • Examples include mattresses, and communication at etowerweb.amcsgroup.com/tahoetruckee. Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal couches and refrigerators. and The Truckee Fire Protec- • Bulky pick-ups cannot be used COVENANTS TIP tion District Defensible Space for yard waste. Rebate Program will reimburse All rolling carts (green waste and recycling) are to be stored out All pickups are on Tuesdays and the green waste dumpster of sight, either in a garage or underneath a side or rear deck if the must be scheduled in advance. rental fee of $75.72. property does not have a garage. THE REPORT

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PEAK PERFORMERS REMINDER: PLEASE, NO TRESPASSING ON GOLF COURSE AND XC TRAILS Please remember that entering the cross country trails without a trail pass • Locally owned HVAC Company (Tahoe Donner resident) is trespassing. Additionally, there is no trespassing allowed on the golf course. • 30 years experience Please inform all visiting family and other • Specialize in repair, maintenance guests of these rules. & replacement • Service all makes & models

ALAN SANETRA HORSE BOARDING • We understand the challenges of second home owners LIFT OPERATIONS RESERVATIONS OPEN • We do our best to accommodate Alan has been a peak performer since Horse boarding reservations for individual needs joining Tahoe Donner Association in 2016. summer 2020 are available! For details Whether covering for bus drivers, lift and reservation application visit operators, scanners or clearing the sundeck tahoedonner.com/equestrian. for our guests, Alan does it all with a smile! He motivates other employees, is a leader LICENSED IN CA & NV in customer service and keeps our staff, THE LODGE AWARDED 530.725.5450 | www.MS-AC.com members and guests safe while they ski and BEST RESTAURANT ride at Tahoe Donner. Congratulations to Chef Lew Orlady Proudly Serving and the entire staff at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub for snagging the #1 Truckee & Tahoe-Donner spot for Truckee’s Diners’ Choice Awards For Over 25 Years at OpenTable. The best restaurant category winners are selected based on thousands of OpenTable diner reviews. Thanks for all your support! Learn more at opentable.com/ca/truckeerestaurants.

DALLAS MELUM DOWNHILL SKI RESORT SKI SCHOOL HOMES ON THE RISE Dallas is a frst-year employee who has The Architectural Standards Committee made a positive and immediate impact at did not review any house plans in the Downhill Ski Resort. He has been instru- January 2020. mental in training new instructors, is popular amongst our guests, and he has gone above Full Service and beyond by arriving early and leaving late most days in order to keep the terrain Painting Contractor parks looking good and in safe condition. COVENANTS Dallas exemplifes the vision of Tahoe VIOLATIONS HEARINGS Donner by providing attractive facilities and The Covenants Committee did not conduct excellent customer service to members, any hearings in January 2020. dedenpainting.com CA Lic 960719 guests and the public.

TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 29 XC SNOWMAKING PROJECT

XC SNOWMAKING PROJECT

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Tahoe Donner is considering adding WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS? WHAT IS THE COST? snowmaking to our operations at Tahoe Short-term impacts include construction This project is a Development Fund Project Donner Cross Country (TDXC) so that that will be conducted during the summer and is already budgeted out of member members can experience the best possible months, which will not impact cross annual assessment, so no increased fees conditions every winter. Currently in country ski operations. There will be are needed. the planning and review stage, new minimal impact on summer trail use. Project is currently in planning phase. All snowmaking operations could go into project phase(s) and costs are subject to effect as early as this year. All earthwork trenching for required infrastructure will be conducted on board of directors review and approval. existing soft covered roads to minimize WHY ADD SNOWMAKING? PROJECT COST ESTIMATES: disturbance. We want to provide the membership with • Phase 1 (Planned for 2020): $540,000 an insurance policy for skiing at TDXC during low snow and drought years and WHAT IS THE TIMELINE? • Phase 2 (Planned for 2020): $275,000 • Demonstrations and member outreach: when there are storms at high elevation. • Phase 3 (Future Project): $155,000 Ski days can be severely impacted Winter 2020 Phase 1 and 2 costs include approximately when we experience a winter with little • Final design and planning: Winter 2020 $150,000 for snowmaking guns and hoses. precipitation. • Environmental review and permitting: This investment also protects key Winter-Spring 2020 OPERATING COSTS: association revenue, which can stabilize • $8,000 for generator and • Phase 1 + 2 construction pending overall dues and costs. compressor rental board approval and environmental clearance: Summer-Fall 2020 • Approximately $2,000 per 1.5km of trail coverage DAYS OF OPERATION AT TDXC: • Enjoy open trails: Winter 2021 Average season length: Open 136 days • Phase 3: TBD RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI): 2017-2018 (low snow year): Open 65 days After phase 2 completion, conservative estimates of $200,000+ ROI per low snow 2014-2015 (drought year): Open 31 days season, which translates to less than 5 low 2013-2014 (drought year): Open 80 days snow years to recoup investment.

PROVIDE FEEDBACK: We want to know what you think! Send feedback on this project to [email protected]. THE REPORT

BOARD MEETING RECAP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 31, 2020 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 5-0 REPORT: Architectural Standards Fee Schedule 45-Day Notice, no comments REPORT: Accessory Dwelling Units: member comments and will be addressed at the February board meeting ACTION: Committee Charters and Committee Appointments • GPC proposed revised charter approved, 5 – 0 • GPC vacancies flled Rob McCray, Rob Kautz and Sandi Cor- nell, 5 – 0 • Finance Committee Members approved 9 members, 4 – 1 • Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Eyton-Lloyd, Mr. Bonzon, Mr. Melia, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dundas, Ms. Ravano, Mr. Watson and Mr. Miller ACTION: 2020 Committee Goals, 5 – 0 ACTION: 2020 Elections Procedures and Fair Campaign Guidelines, 5 – 0 ACTION: Senior Transition Team update

DISCUSSION: GM transition: The board has contracted with Lic. # 440341 recruiter Diane Miller of Wilcox, Miller and Nelson. The board is in the process of preparing the position fact sheet DISCUSSION: Quarterly Financial Update: report received by the board, no action ACTION: Capital Projects update: report received by the board, no action PAINTING | CARPET CLEANING | RESTORATION DISCUSSION: Tahoe Donner Forestry presentation, no action ACTION: Public safety power outages, no action Call Today 530-550-PROS(7767)

30 YEARS LOCAL PAINTING EXPERIENCE UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS INTERIOR EXTERIOR PAINTING • EXTERIOR SIDING Saturday, March 28, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting DECK STAIN RESTORATION • CABINET REFINISHING • INTERIOR Saturday, April 25, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting NATURAL WOOD • REFINISHING • DRYWALL REPAIR Saturday, May 16, 2020 – Regular Board Meeting Board meeting dates subject to change. Visit tahoedonner.com for dates. IICRC CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS • STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT STAIN REMOVAL CARPET, UPHOLSTERY AND RUG CLEANING See full minutes at tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs. SCOTCHGARD APPLICATION To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns to tahoedonner.com/feedback. IICRC CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS FLOOD • FIRE • MOLD REMEDIATION STRUCTURAL DRYING • SNOW REMOVAL

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TAHOE DONNER NEWS | 31 WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TD NEWS?

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VENICE, ITALY KJ Smith and Sue Huser celebrated their 25-year wedding anniversary in Venice, Italy after a 6-day biking trip through Slovenia and Croatia.

BORA BORA Ravinder and Kamaljeet Khaira on their trip to Bora Bora.

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