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he treasures of the North Shore are the communities of Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
Some places have everything a family could desire — nature at its most beautiful, so many
outside and indoor activities and most importantly, a true sense of community.
It’s easy to see why so many people re-locate here to make this friendly village their home.
We recognize just how special this community is — a town of people who warmly open
their homes to newcomers, embracing you like an old friend and inviting you in.
There are many treasures of this mountain village which curves along the awe-inspiring
blue lake with an exquisite majestic mountain backdrop and breathtaking views.
Lake Tahoe’s truly brilliant setting, it’s fine dining restaurants perched at the edge of the
water, boutique-lined streets, gemmed with art, gifts and other shopping destinations.
Indulgent sandy beaches and the watercolor sunsets are just a few of the things that locals
enjoy each day. Integral to the community is the quality of life — from taking a few ski runs
in the winter during a lunchtime break or a walk along the lake in the summer.
This town of about 9,000 is friendly, active, caring and concerned for each other. So many
of us are invested, involved and intertwined with this community and lifestyle. In one way
or another, everyone who lives here has contributed to this village with a passion of those
who love this community.
In this year’s North Shore Almanac, the Bonanza has highlighted

50 Things You Need to Know about Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
We hope it is a delightful and fun way to give our readers an insight
into why Incline Village and Crystal Bay is such a special place — one
where tourists come to play, but end up staying to become “locals.”
Terrie Lafferty Drago

Publisher
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Contents
1 What is a Local? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 33 Yes,Virginia, there is a Santa Claus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
2 Incline’s oldest and youngest, living founder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 34 XTERRA: bringing the pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
3 Paws & Reflect: Hank’s Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 35 Who do you go to when you want some toys . . . . . . . . . . .56
4 Star Follies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 36 The famous flume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5 Powder days at SNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 37 Nonprofit Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
6 A+ for academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 38 Paws & Reflect: Edo’s Edicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
7 On the best reader list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 39 Whizzing by Dummy Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8 Eccentric George Whittell leaves his mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 40 Cheers to Tahoe! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
9 Mark Twain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 41 Beauty of the beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
10 Sports Betting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 42 A local’s environmental responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
11 Rotary: twice the clubs, twice the service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Defending homes with defensible space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
12 Let’s go bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 43 Visitors guide to the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
13 Reaching higher with High Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Dining guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-73
14 Why shop anywhere else? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 44 What you didn’t know about your trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
15 Serenity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 45 Paws & Reflect:Tonka’s Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
16 Red, White & Tahoe Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 46 Who are we? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
17 Diamond Pete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 47 Batter up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
18 Last Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 48 Tahoe jargon hard to figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
19 Fore! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 49 Twinkle, twinkle, little star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
20 Holes in one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 50 When Incline turns 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
21 Tahoe bears are smart! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
22 Riding on a Sierra Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
23 A passion for community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 For information
24 The Ponderosa of Bonanza fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Important numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
25 Take the ultimate hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
26 Scenic hikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Elected/Appointed officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
27 Measuring Tahoe clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
28 Tahoe’s Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
29 Paws & Reflect: Lola’s List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
30 Much ado about Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Nonprofit & service organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
31 Now playing: Incline at the movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
32 Environmental Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza

Publisher: Terrie Lafferty Drago The North Shore Almanac is a publication
Editor: Tanya Canino of the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza,
Designer: CJ Drago 925 Tahoe Boulevard, Suite 206, P.O. Drawer
Advertising: Terri Lightfoot 7820, Incline Village, NV 89452-7820;
Writers: Tanya Canino, Jean Eick, Annie Flanzraich, (775) 831-4666; www.tahoebonanza.com.
Kevin MacMillan, Kyle Magin
Photographers: Carrie Richards, Jen Schmidt, Emma Garrard
Office: Tom Rosenthal, Fran Ramirez
Circulation: Michael Gaunt
Photo Gallery On the cover

To purchase photos in the North Shore This photograph of Lake Tahoe was taken
Almanac, please visit our Web site, by Brian Seppa.
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Photo Galleries: Almanac 2008.
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Incline Tahoe Glass Company, situated in the center of Incline Village,

at 250 Village Blvd., is a full service glass company that is highly skilled in
handling all your glass needs, from broken windows, glass table tops, tub
and shower enclosures, mirrors, skylights, window and bathroom remodels,
and every aspect of windows and glass for new construction. The company
specializes in custom heavy glass showers and uniquely crafted mirror work.
John Howden and Terry Madjeski are the original owners of Incline Tahoe
Incline Tahoe Glass Company
Glass Company since it’s inception in January 1990. Each man has 30 years 250 Village Blvd, Incline Village, NV
experience in the glass business. (775) 831-0793 • CA (530) 546-2749
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They came to play — and found
a place to stay
T
here is a cadre of tourists who came to visit Lake Tahoe —
and ended up settling here because of Tahoe’s beauty and
recreational lifestyle.These people are known as “locals.”
Locals are a diverse group. If you are curious about what
into a business wearing your equipment — you won’t see a
local in ski boots at Raley’s. Locals also know the weather
changes quickly so they are prepared for all types of condi-
tions. When attending the Fourth of July celebration, they will
makes a local, here are a few tips. bring extra clothing and blankets to keep warm on the beach
Locals are caring, helpful and generous. If asked directions after the sun sets. This is true when they go to any outdoor
about restaurants or where’s the beach, you will find them evening event, such as the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
helpful. Locals care about Lake Tahoe and preserving it for (they also take a bottle of wine and a picnic).
everyone to enjoy. They pick up their trash, clean up after Locals know they cannot enter a beach in Incline Village
their dogs and don’t want anything unpure put into the lake without showing a resident card and that dogs are not per-
because it is their drinking water. Locals take advantage of mitted on the Incline beaches during the summer.
hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, boating and all the same recre- Locals do not stare if they meet Santa Claus or Mark
ational opportunities that visitors come to enjoy, so it is not Twain because those two celebrities are also locals. And you
unusual to find locals in the woods, on trails, on the lake, or will never hear a local ask where the Ponderosa Ranch is
at the ski resorts. But locals know it is not a good idea to go located. You might hear a local say they are heading off to
Sheep Flats to play, while everyone else calls it the Tahoe
Meadows.
If you really want to act like a local, relax and enjoy —
remember you are now on Tahoe Time!
— Jean Eick
Locals Publication
Every September, the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza celebrates
locals with a special publication.The Locals magazine honors those
whom the community regards as very special locals
— residents who make Incline Village and Crystal
Bay a great place to live. If you would like to
nominate someone as a local, fill out a nomination
form this summer, or e-mail editor@tahoebonan-
za.com and tell us in 100 words or less why a per-
son should be named as a Bonanza Local. Please
include the nominee’s name, phone and occupation.
Deadline is Monday, Aug. 11.

Defensible Space
What is Defensible Space?
Defensible space is the area between a house and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been modified to reduce the
wildfire threat. It provides an opportunity for firefighters to effectively defend and potentially save a home from burning to the ground.
Sometimes Defensible Space is simply a homeowner’s properly maintained backyard. While in other situations it involves removing
trees and substantial amounts of brush and shrubs. What can you do to create Defensible Space around your home?
Create a 100 foot (or to the property boundary)

“Defensible Space” safety zone around your home. Six Steps to Creating an
Effective Defensible Space:
Within 30 feet: There are three primary methods for informing the public: the
Lean, Clean & Green Area Emergency Alert System (EAS), door-to-door
• Step 1 – Determine the size of an effective defensible space:
For a distance of at least 30 feet from the home, there should be a “Lean, Clean & Green
The size of the defensible space is usually expressed as a
Area.” “Lean” indicates that only a small amount of flammable vegetation, if any, is present
distance extending outward from the house in all directions. The
within 30 feet of the house. “Clean” means there is little or no accumulation of dead
recommended distance is not the same for every home. It varies
vegetation or flammable debris within the area. “Green” requires that plants located within
depending on the dominant vegetation surrounding the home
this area are kept healthy, green, and irrigated during fire season. For most homeowners,
and steepness of slope.
the Lean, Clean & Green Area is the residential landscape. This area often has irrigation,
contains ornamental plants, and is routinely maintained. • Step 2 – Remove dead vegetation: For the most part, dead
vegetation should be removed from the Defensible Space
• All dead trees removed? Zone. Exceptions are fallen pine needles covering bare soil and
• All branches, bark chunks, scrap lumber removed? downed trees embedded into ground.
• All limbs within 10 feet of chimney removed and wire mesh chimney cap (spark • Step 3 – Create a separation between trees and shrubs:
arrester) in place? On a flat to gently sloping terrain, individual shrubs should be
• All combustible materials removed from beneath decks, stairways and overhangs? separated from one another by at least twice the height of the
• All pine needles removed from roof and gutter? average shrub. Trees should be thinned to provide an average
• Weeds and dead grasses cut six inches or shorter. separation between the canopies of at least 10 feet (TRPA).
• Firewood, lumber and large woody materials moved to a safe distance of 30 feet from
structures and covered? • Step 4 – Create a separation between tree branches and
• Is your address clearly visible to emergency response personnel? lower growing plants: For large trees, the recommended
separation for ladder fuels is three times the height of the lower
Please note - during the fire season, the area that is 5 to 30 feet from any structure should vegetation layer. Do not remove more than one-third of the
predominately consist of noncombustible materials (including: stabilized bare ground and total tree branches. When no understory vegetation is present,
mineral soil; gravel, rock asphalt, concrete, etc.; healthy, well maintained, high moisture remove lower tree branches to a height of at least five feet
content herbaceous plants. Specimens or limited areas of combustible materials included above ground.
within a landscaping plan may be acceptable within this area provided they do not provide • Step 5 – Create a Lean, Clean & Green Area extending at
a means of rapidly transmitting fire across this area from the wildlands to the structure or least 30 feet from the house (refer to “Living With Fire, A Guide
visa-versa. Fallen pine needles should be removed from areas within this zone prior to fire for the Homeowner” and “Home Landscaping Guide” for more
season each year and should not be allowed to accumulate in any manner that creates a details).
fire hazard. Woodchip should not be used in a widespread manner within this zone due
• Step 6 – Maintain the Defensible Space Zone: This is an
to its combustible nature and the inability to maintain this material free of excessive pine
ongoing activity. Routinely remove flammable vegetation.
needle accumulation
For further information on Defensible Space, please contact
Within 30 to 100 feet: the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District at 775/831-0351,
ext. 0 to speak with someone in person. To set up a Defensible
Space Evaluation or request Chipping service, please call
• All dry, flammable vegetation within 100 feet of structure removed?
• All trees limbed six feet from the ground? 775/833-8118. These services will be available in spring or
• Excessively dense tree cover removed/break up continuous vegetation? when we can see the bare ground. Please note – It is mandatory
• Is the vegetation within the recommended Defensible Space area maintained on a regular that the checklist items on the Defensible Space Checklist are
basis? completed prior to obtaining a tree removal permit.

Incline’s oldest and
2
youngest living founder
m anny Sylvester admits that when he
first saw Lake Tahoe it was “love at
first sight.”
Of course that was before he spent
the land was recorded in 1960 with
homes starting to be developed in
1960 and 1961. A development com-
pany, the Crystal Bay Development
his honeymoon here or before he was Company, was formed to develop the
a partner in the CPA firm, Baker and 9,000 acres.The Sylvesters purchased Preservers
of history
Gillette, located in Honolulu. In 1959, their first home here in 1964.They put
when his CPA firm learned that long- $100 down on a total purchase price of
time property owner George Whittell $21,000 on a condominium located in
was interested in selling 9,000 acres of Creek Side West.Today Sylvester Where:
land along the North Shore of Lake remains active in the community by North Lake Tahoe Historical
Tahoe, Sylvester was interest- belonging to the Rotary Club of Incline Society in Tahoe City
ed! He was so interested Village, serving on the Incline Village (530) 583-1762
in this opportunity that Community Hospital Foundation Thunderbird Lodge
he convinced his Board of Directors and helping Preservation Society
partners to purchase wherever he can. (775) 832-8750
that land. When asked about being Nevada Historical Society
The actual sale of the “oldest living founding (775) 688-1190
member of Incline Village” he
responded with his usual sense Incline History Display - Chuck
of humor. “To my knowledge, I Greene has been given office space
am the oldest founding member by Georgia MacGregor in the Village
of Incline Village living Center for Incline’s historical society.
here, but I am also the It is scheduled to open in time for
youngest since I am summer 2008 and will focus on the
the ONLY founder original development of Incline
living in the com- Village, as well as other historical
munity.” information of the area.
History book
— Jean Eick
The North LakeTahoe Bonanza and

the Sierra Sun are working on
updating the history book first pub-
lished in 1998, and updated in 2004.
This book is expected to go on sale
this summer, featuring new “old”
photographs and and
easy-to-read historical
summaries. Watch the
Bonanza for details about
how to purchase a book.

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Paws & Reflect: Hank’s Hints
H
ank, the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza’s canine columnist and
the loveable mascot of Village Square Family, is actively
involved in the Incline Village and Crystal Bay community.
This dog, a King George Cavalier Spaniel, knows his stuff
4. There are differences between tourists and locals, I
admit. But don’t even spend a minute thinking about
them. All you need to know is that sad eyes lead to
petting, and petting leads to people food. Work your
and offers the following tips for all Incline Village and magic!
Crystal Bay canines:
5. Whether or not it’s edible, if it’s lying on the side of the
1. The best way to experience the local history is road, it’s not food.
through the nose. Sniffing trees and rocks reveals layers
of stories and experiences of travelers past. 6. Trips down to the lake are fun and so are rainy days,
but they are best enjoyed separately. The same goes
2. Remember you’re at a high altitude, you’ll need a lot for rolling in dirt, which is good, and swimming in
more water. Luckily the water here tastes so good! Lap water is also good. Not that I don’t encourage mud,
it up. but mud equals bath.
3. The nights are cold and cuddling is a necessary art of 7. And finally, Incline Village humans try to get rid of balls
life here. Practice, practice, practice.When the time and frisbees. DON’T LET THEM! If you listen to noth-
comes, you’ll be glad it’s you and not some blanket ing else, listen to this. Bring the ball back.
that gets the primo, late-night cuddling.
Hank Helps
1. Hank and Duchess recently had a litter of puppies, and
Mr. Community-Minded Hank plans to allow Pet
Network to auction one puppy at the Fur Ball; and
Lake Tahoe School to auction off another puppy
to help raise money for these good causes.
2. Hank urged his owner, Kathie Maxwell of

Village Square Family, to display kitties in
need of adoption at Christmastime.
3. Hank hosted the R.E.A.D. Dogs in

March, allowing children to come to
the store and read to the dogs, as a
way to build their confidence in read-
ing.
4. Finally, Hank’s column can be found

every Friday in the Bonanza’s Living
section.
— Tanya Canino,
with the help of Hank

Important numbers
Emergency 911 Health Care
Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Incline Village Community Hospital (775) 833-4100
Red Cross (24-hour) (775) 856-1000 Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno (775) 982-4100
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA (800) 621-3362 Health Hotline (24-hours/7days a week) (775) 982-5757
Tahoe Women’s Services Crisis Hotline (800) 736-1060 St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Reno (775) 770-7100
Tahoe Forest Hospital,Truckee (800) 733-9953
Non-emergency
Veterans Administration - Sierra (775) 786-7200
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (775) 831-0351
Nevada Health Care System
Fire Chief Michael D. Brown
Constables Office- Constable Joe Kubo (775) 831-4103
Transportation Services
Nevada Highway Patrol (775) 687-5300
Carson City Airport (775) 884-4708
Washoe County Sheriff ’s Office - Incline (775) 832-4110
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (775) 328-6870
Commander Steven C. Kelly
South Lake Tahoe Airport (530) 541-4082
Road Conditions and Weather Truckee Tahoe Airport (530) 587-4540
Nevada Road Conditions 511 North Tahoe Express Airport Shuttle (866) 216-5222
California Road Conditions (800) 427-7623 Fast Taxi (800) 977-8294, (530) 583-6699
Tahoe Weather Hotline (775) 831-6677 North Shore Limousine (775) 832-0100
Alamo Car Rental (888) 426-3296
Business Services
Alpine Auto Rental (775) 833-4424
North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (775) 831-4440
Avis (800) 831-2847
Incline Village/Crystal Bay Vistors (775) 832-1606
Dollar Rentals (800) 800-4000
and Convention Bureau
Enterprise Rent A Car (800) 325-8007
U.S. Post Offices Hertz,Truckee (530) 550-9191
U. S. Postal Service, Incline Village (775) 831-8994 National Car Rental (888) 868-6203
U. S. Postal Service, Crystal Bay (775) 831-9017
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ncline Village’s Star Follies is an annual
lip-syncing show that raises tons of cash
for local schools, and provides an
opportunity for Incline’s women to be
stars and Incline’s men to be women.
Each spring the show raises approxi-
mately $90,000 to benefit Incline’s
schools through ticket sales to Follies’
four shows.Through 2007, the show’s
eighth year, Follies has raised more than
$650,000.The money goes to the
Incline Schools Academic Excellence
Foundation, which provides funding to
the schools for both short- and long-
term goals.
The performers include
adult volunteers from
the community
and students
from each of
the Incline
public
schools.
Participants lip-sync to a list of popular
tunes, from rock and roll to Broadway
and beyond.They also learn dance rou-
tines to perform in front of the entire
community.
One of the show’s favorite highlights
is the featured annual drag number,
which places some of Incline’s men in
women’s clothing. Whether that means
they are nurses, showgirls or any other
cadre of cross-dressers, the girls who
are boys are a staple and favorite of the
Follies crowd.
Tickets
Cal-Neva Lodge.
— Kyle Magin
6 and 8:30 p.m. April 4 and 5
Prices: $10 (kids) $25-$50 (adults)

Ticket outlet:The Potlatch
(775) 833-2485
www.inclinestarfollies.org.

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Even though Sierra Nevada College, Nevada’s only four-
year liberal arts college located in Incline Village, has a
bevy of academic accolades under its belt, the students
and professors still try to keep a balance between fun
and school.
Especially on powder days.
“I’ve had students send me an e-mail to let me know
that they missed class because it was a great powder
day,” said Rick Normington, a business professor and
dean of Continuing Education.
But he emphasized that most students know how
many absences teachers will allow until it affects a grade.
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Geoff Goodman, a member of the ski team, said

that he knows many friends who will miss class if
they feel the urge to hit the slopes.
“If it’s a big dump and especially if it’s sunny,”
Goodman said.
But for him, he said he always balances his aca-
demics with recreation.
SNC’s location within 45 minutes of eight ski and
snowboarding resorts is a draw for some students,
said spokeswoman Michelle Filippini.
“It’s a strong selling point since we’re located in
one of the recreation capitals of the world,” Filippini
said.
Normington said he’s also seen students come to
class in their gear, ready to hit the slopes afterwards.
“I don’t mind that unless they are getting ready to
do a presentation,” Normington said. “It’s a pretty
casual campus and some professors dress like
they’re ready to go cross-country skiing.You can
have fun and still be professional and serious.”
– Annie Flanzraich

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A+ for eyond the mountains, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra’s seeming-
ly endless sunshine, one of Incline Village’s most attractive
features are its schools — from the public schools of the
Washoe County School District to the private, K-8 Lake
Tahoe School. Incline High School has turned out gradu-
academics
ates during the past few years that go on to colleges such
as Yale, Harvard, Stanford and Cornell.The Incline schools
are also active in various community events, passing on the
value of volunteering to the younger generation.
Incline E lementary S
Principal Kathl chool
een Watty
K-2 School, 77
1 Southwood
(775) 832-42 Blvd.
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Incline Middle School 3-5 School, 91
5 Northwood
Site Administrator Dr. Nichole Truax (775) 832-42 Blvd.
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931 Southwood Blvd.
•The Incline El Accolades
(775) 832-4220 ementary Scho
Accolades interested in ol works to ge
community se t students
Students part rvice at an early
•Incline Middle School hosts spelling icipate in a ca age.
holiday seaso nned food dr
and geography bees each year. In 2007, n and each ye ive around th
ar students pa e
two IMS students made it to the Jog-A-Thon. T rticipate in th
he Jog-A- e
Northern Nevada regional, and in Thon, which is
held each
2006 a student earned a place in the fall, goes to su
pport
Nevada state spelling bee in Las Vegas. health and th
e school’s
PE program an
d stu-
dents earn m
oney by
completing la
ps around
a makeshift tr
Incline High School ack.
Principal John Clar k
499 Village Blvd. (775) 832-4260
Accolades
•IHS earned an exemplar y ranking for the
the
2006-07 school year as measured by
ind legislatio n.
Nevada No Child Left Beh
•More than 75 percent of IHS stud ents Lake Tahoe School
tests
earned a three or above on their AP Headmaster Steve McKib
ben
for three straight year s from 2004-05 995 Tahoe Blvd, (775) 83
1-5828
through 2006-07. A three or above can Accolades
earn college credit for a student. •According to 2007 IOW
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scores, 94 percent of 3-8
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ve their
grade level and 77 perce
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the test’s top quarter. Th
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combined puts Lake Tahoe
School in
the top 95 percentile of
elementary
and middle schools nation
wide.
— Kyle Magin

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The top four most checked out items “recently” are as follows:
1. The 5th Horseman — a novel by James Patterson
2. King Kong — the movie on DVD
3. Dead Wrong — a book on DVD by Judith A. Jance
4. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic & Madness and the Fair
That Changed America — a book on DVD by Erik Larson
— Kevin MacMillan
Incline Village Library hours
Tues. - Thurs.: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri. - Sat.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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ECCENTRIC ions and elephants roaming along the East Shore of Lake Tahoe? It’s
true.The Thunderbird Lodge, which sits on the northeastern shore
GEORGE WHITTELL of the lake, was home to exotic creatures at one time.
Local history provides a fascinating description of the original owner
of the Thunderbird Lodge as an eccentric, a notorious playboy and a
recluse. All of these and other descriptions have been used to
LEFT HIS MARK describe George Whittell.
It is also part of local history that during his summer retreats at
ON EAST SHORE
the lodge, frequent high stakes card games ran late into the night in
his special card house on the property. Whittell also had a special
underground tunnel that he used to walk during his time in the circus and after
from his house right down to the boathouse several safaris to Africa that he devel-
where his beautiful yacht, the Thunderbird, oped a passion for exotic animals.
could whisk him away without ever For an opportunity to hear some
being seen. unusual history of the North Shore and
Whittell purchased the land in 1936 for see this incredible complex which has
about $50 an acre, which included 27 miles now been added to the National
of shoreline. In 1937, work began on his sum- Register of Historic Places, take one of
mer retreat, the Thunderbird Lodge. When it the tours offered in the summer.
was completed in 1939, the lodge included a There are tours by land which leave
complex of beautiful stone structures spec- from Incline Village and tours by water
tacularly located on the shores of Tahoe. One which leave from South Shore.
of the buildings in the complex is a structure For the tours by land, sign up at
that looks like it could be a three-car garage, the Incline Village Visitors Center
but it really was the home for Whittell’s pets, located at 969 Tahoe Boulevard.
an elephant and a lion that traveled every- For information about the tours, call
where with him. A fireplace was included (800) 468-2463.
inside this structure to keep his closest For the tours by water, call
friends and companions, the lion and ele- Woodwind Cruises at (888) 867-
phant, warm on those cool Tahoe evenings! 6394, ext. 3. For information about
At one time, Whittell actually ran away the Thunderbird Lodge, visit the Web
and joined the circus — Barnum and Bailey’s site, www.thunderbirdlodge.org.
Circus — when he was a young adult. It was — Jean Eick
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A round Incline Village, and for that matter the entire Lake Tahoe
Basin, the nation, and maybe even the world, a familiar local is
Mark Twain.
Sometimes it is easy to identify him dressed in a white suit
and sporting white hair, but there have been times when he
actually disguises himself as a lifeguard and spends time on
Tahoe’s beaches. Still, visitors do a double take when Mark
Twain boards the Tahoe Queen or shows up at some other
special event at his favorite “Lake of the Sky.”
In fact, he was so busy during the summer of 2007 he will
probably want to take this entire summer off and return to
that lifeguard stand disguised as Joe Tahoe. What local or visi-
tor will forget Mark Twain reading the Declaration of
Independence for Incline Village’s first Red, White and Tahoe
Blue celebration in summer 2007?
Nevada’s Governor, Jim Gibbons, will remember sitting
next to Mark Twain last summer when the Sand Harbor
Visitors Center was opened.The Incline High School class of
2007 will always remember that Mark Twain was not only at
their graduation, but gave the commencement address.
Mark Twain travels frequently from Incline Village to places
all around the country, and the world, speaking and sharing his
delightful sense of humor. When he is in Incline, Mark Twain
writes the popular “Pine Nuts” column in the North Lake
Tahoe Bonanza, disguised as the writer, McAvoy Layne.
He does spend a lot of time in Incline using the McAvoy
Layne disguise.This is actually the disguise he used to get out
of Hawaii and into the “Lake of the Sky” region as a radio
announcer at Incline Village’s long for-
Mark
gotten radio station, KLKT. Layne said
he met a woman while skiing at
Diamond Peak (when it was still named
Ski Incline) while he was on a skiing
trip. When she learned that he was a
Twain
radio announcer in Hawaii, she asked
him to join the local radio station. So in Photo/Jen Schmidt
1983 McAvoy Layne arrived in Incline Village to
work as a radio announcer.
Layne said that it was while he was training
for the Iron Man in Hawaii that he listened to
Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain tapes as he trained.
“I wondered if I could portray Twain,” he said. “Eventually I
had a suit made and started going to convalescent homes, hospi-
tals and prisons as Mark Twain.”
He has been working hard the past six or eight months
exclusively as the “ghost of Mark Twain” so we can probably
expect to see more of Mark Twain around the “Lake of the Sky”
in the near future.
Ask him a question, and you’ll get a reply just like Mark Twain.
— Jean Eick

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But why waste the gas at all? The North Shore has
three choices for citizens to bet on the big game. • 2007 REALTOR OF THE YEAR,
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Bowl between New England and New York know that all
Nevada sports books lost a record $2.6 million in Super
Bowl bets because of New York’s “giant” upset.
— Kevin MacMillan
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• Crystal Bay Club and Casino, located on
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twice the clubs
twice the service
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C hoices are always good.
In Incline Village you can choose which
Rotary Club you would like to belong to.
Rotary is an international organization for
Rotary Clubs by the time of day they
meet.The Morning Club, the Tahoe-
Incline Rotary Club, meets every
Thursday morning at 7 a.m. at the Hyatt
Tahoe-Incline Rotary Club
7 a.m.Thursdays, Hyatt Lake Tahoe
President Bob Ellsworth
(775) 831-5473
business and professional people, whose Resort, Spa and Casino.This allows
main purpose is community service. members with a full schedule of events Top Five Events/Activities:
There are approximately 1.2 million the opportunity to gather for breakfast 1. Christmas Tree Sales
Rotarians in more than 160 countries and then still be about the activities of 2. Sink ‘Em-Hold ’Em Golf and Poker
and more than 30,000 Rotary Clubs. the day. The current president of this Tournament
Incline Village has the distinct honor of club is Bob Ellsworth. Ellsworth has been 3. High School Scholarships
having two Rotary clubs. Each club has a member of Rotary for 20 years and 4. International Projects
5. Incline Schools Educational Programs
its own projects and fundraising activities. originally joined the Noon Club, but
Both clubs have served Incline Village by because his schedule
The Rotary Club
offering special events and activities. “I changed, he switched to
of Incline Village
don’t have time to attend the meetings” the Morning Club.
Noon Mondays, Donald W. Reynolds
is not a valid excuse when a Rotarian The Noon Club,
Non-profit Center
asks you to join their club. Most people The Rotary Club of President Frank Spees
in Incline refer Incline Village, meets (775) 832-7006
to the every Monday at noon
at the Donald W. Top Five Events/Activities:
Reynolds 1. Bowl-a-Thon
Community 2. RWTB Rubber Ducky Race
Non-profit 3. Highway 431 Overlook
Center. This Monument Maintenance
allows mem- 4. Schools’ Dictionary Project
bers inter- 5. Scholarships
ested in taking a
lunch break the opportunity
to eat and participate in
Rotary.The current president
is Frank Spees.
— Jean Eick

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Bowl Incline is also the home of a AUTOMATIC
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you can run — it’s about wellness.
Incline Village, NV Which is why he’s looking to turn High Altitude
Fitness, along with the rest of the building, into
775-832-9091 Incline Village’s premier wellness destination.
“My whole attitude of health and fitness and
nutrition is that it’s a lifestyle,” Burd said, while walk-
Kangoo Jumps ing through his 13,000-square-foot gym, Incline’s
The most efficient and effective exercise possible. state-of-the-art facility.
The miracle of rebound exercise is here to stay Inspired by that attitude, Burd has added different
and now it is mobile for the outdoors! This is the amenities to the gym, which includes one the largest
best exercise for senior citizens, those physically weight rooms on the North Shore, to encourage
handicapped, those who are recuperating from an people to come. For example, the lobby has wi-fi
accident or injury, or anyone else who needs exercise Internet access and even a general use computer.
but is hampered by a preexisting physical condition. “People have all these excuses of why they don’t
work out, we don’t want them to have any when
they come here,” he said.
Wearing Kangoo Jumps – Burd recently added a cafe with espresso and
• Protects your joints smoothies and soon plans to add food. But, that’s
• Promotes cardiovascular health only the beginning.
• Strengthens your heart The next step is to tear out some of the club’s
• Aids in activating the Lymphatic System
racquet courts and replace them with a 4,100
• Enhances weight loss
• And a host of other benefits! square-foot climbing wall.
“We’ll be the largest gym and climbing
wall combination in Nevada,” Burd said.
Come see and try The climbing wall is part of the reason
Kangoo Jumps for Burd bought the gym, formerly Incline
yourself! Athletic Club. An avid climber, Burd was look-
ing for a mountain town where he could
Club 120 work out and climb.
Brings An Awareness Of He said he envisions the climbing wall as a
gathering place for Incline Village.
Real Life Expectancy and Enhances Burd’s vision begins with the climbing wall,
The Meaning and Purpose Of Life but extends to the rest of the building as
well. In the business suites above, he envisions
Club 120 Meets at High Altitude Fitness
a collaborative of wellness professionals such
Everyone Is Welcome! as chiropractors, physical therapists, nutrition-
775-832-9091 ists and acupuncturists.
— By Annie Flanzraich

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Altitude
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880 Northwood Blvd.

Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: 775.831.4212 Fax: 775.831.3950
www.highaltitudefit.net
Why shop anywhere else?
i ncline Village shopping is a truly eclectic experience for locals and
visitors. From kid's toys to grown-up luxuries, outdoor gear to
designer clothing and the most unique home décor you can find
it all in Incline.
Jeunesse, staff can outfit you from head to toe or find that one
special piece that makes the perfect impression. Located in the
Raley's Center for the ultimate in convenient Incline Village
clothes shopping you won't want to miss Jeunesse.
Hub Brothers:The Fabulous Hub Bros Incline Jewelers: Dan and Beth Wheeler
and the Silver and Gold shop have been know just how to make you feel like a local
Incline Village jewelers for more than 20 in their unique shop located in the
years. Their expansive collection fea- Christmas Tree Center. Dan is a Master
tures exquisite diamonds and gems Jeweler renown for his "Tahoe" designs as
from the simple to the sublime, afford- well as high quality custom jewelry design.
able estate jewelry, custom manufacturing and repair. A master Whether you are shopping for a gift or a
goldsmith and jewelry designer is located in the store. treasure for yourself, Incline Jewelers is cer-
Conveniently located in The Raley's Center you must stop in to tain to fulfill your desire. Don't forget to
say "hello" to the boys and leave with a little treasure for yourself bring a little dog treat for the beautiful
or someone you love. Newfoundlands who welcome you at the door.
Village Square Family: Whatever you Tahoe Store: Where do you go

are looking for you can certainly find it at for that new coffee pot, the
Village Square Family.This one-of-a-kind kitchen gadget you just have to
store offers an extensive collection of have or a selection of great Lake
children's toys, games and books, Tahoe wear? Check out the Tahoe
Incline Village's only grown-up book Store located in Christmas Tree
store, and great gift’s for men and Village.This store has almost every-
women. Sit a spell in the comfy thing but the kitchen sink including delicious bath
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chairs surrounded by the ambiance products, an extensive candle selection, kid's toys
of soft music and the mingling aro- and something to snuggle up in.
mas of candles and home fragrances and, if you are lucky,
our Village's very own Hank Maxwell might just offer you a High Sierra Gardens: Enter
paw. In the Raley's Center. a world of pure floral and fauna
delight at High Sierra Gardens
Village Ace Hardware: So much more than a hardware located on Tahoe Boulevard.
store,Village Ace Hardware has all you need for home and Specialized nursery selections
garden. Whether you are sprucing up the inside or outside suitable for our high mountain
of your home the friendly Village Ace Hardware staff can climate as well as everything
be counted on for their expert advice. Watch for the the gardener needs are avail-
Village Ace Hardware flyers in the North Lake Tahoe able right here. Don't forget
Bonanza for amazing seasonal buys. And, feeling a little the floral shop — one of the most
lonely? There is no better outing than Saturday morning outstanding in our region — for lovely
at the hardware store - you are bound to encounter old bouquets or even wedding designs.
friends and make new ones. There is also a great selection of home
décor.
Jeunesse:This Incline Village boutique is — By Annie Flanzraich
the ultimate reflection
of its owner's good
taste and style. At

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I n Incline Village there is always time to relax, refresh and

renew your spirits at a spa. Everyone needs time to be
pampered and Incline Village offers one unique place to
be treated to everything from a massage to a candle-lit
• distinctive boutique
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If you want to be as refreshed as the mountain air and
let your mind be as clear as the Lake Tahoe water, you
will want to visit the Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency
Lake Tahoe. Here you can spend time renewing your spir-
it in the ultimate mountain setting. Whether you just
need a few minutes to meditate alone or want to
arrange for all the experiences and treatments, you will
want to visit the Stillwater Spa.
The Stillwater Spa has an extraordinary ambiance that
treats you to the ultimate spa experience. With 16 pri-
vate rooms and even a room with a fireplace you can
relax and be pampered all day long.
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Sit and relax on one of the large leather couches
while sipping on fresh tea and you can even order lunch!
Plus you can have a manicure, pedicure, massage, a facial for appointments
and your hair styled as well.This is the ultimate spa in 775.886.6745
Incline.
The spa offers two product lines, one is the Italian line stillwaterspa.com
Comfort Zone and the second is the Kerstain Florian
Swiss line. According to spa supervisor, Sarah Hisey, the
spa has a staff of about 25 therapists and can offer spa
visitors appointments on Fridays and Saturdays from 8
a.m. to 9 p.m, and Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m. The spa also has a special card that can be
purchased for locals of the Tahoe area for a 15 percent
discount. For appointments call (775) 886-6745 and let Gift cards available
the experience begin.
— Jean Eick
at spa and salon

Photo/Jen Schmidt
Fireworks
More than 10,000 people packed the
beaches of Incline Village last summer to
watch the spectacular fireworks show
which culminated the Red, White and
Tahoe Blue celebration.The show lasted
more than 30 minutes and featured non-
stop action in bursts of patriotic colors
and dazzling greens, purples and yellows.
This year will be no different.
Already negotiations are under way
to bring back the same fireworks con-
tractor, who will explode the light show
from two barges off the shore of Incline
and Burnt Cedar beaches. It will again
be an event not to be missed!
—Tanya Canino
RED, WHITE &

R ed, White and Tahoe Blue explod-
ed onto Incline Village’s scene last
summer, establishing itself as an
emerging community tradition.
Residents and visitors embraced
the three-day celebration, giving
kudos to the organizers who spent
a year planning the new event for
Incline Village.
What specifically captured the
hearts of the community cannot
be pinned down: the fun-loving
spirit behind the all-American
small-town corny parade; the new-
found respect and honor given to
local veterans; the camaraderie of expected to increase upon last
attending special VIP dinners; the year’s 46 entries, and parade
rhythm and beat of 1,000 people organizers are in search of march-
jamming to the Sol Jibe concert; ing bands to pep up the parade.
the cries of excitement during the The USO Veterans Show is also
Rubber Ducky race, or the incredi- going to be expanded with addi-
ble bursts of color filling the night tional acts, a canopy to provide the
sky above Incline Village on the veterans with shade and a dance
Fourth of July. floor. Nightly entertainment will still
Perhaps it was the experience of be free, with Sol Jibe and the Reno
thousands of residents joining Jazz Orchestra. New for 2008, the
together for three days to celebrate Reno Philharmonic will be featured
America’s Independence Day in a July 4.
fashion that creates unity, memories “We’re having three nights of
and a sense of community. entertainment that don’t cost any-
Now in its second year, Red, thing,” Bruno said of this year’s
White and Tahoe Blue is set again event. He added that any commu-
for July 2-4, and promises to return nity member who would like to
with a gusto. make a donation, however, large or
“I can’t tell you how many small, can mail it to Red, White and
people have come up to me and Tahoe Blue, P.O. Box 3789, Incline
said that was the best Fourth of Village, NV 89450.
July and best fireworks ever,” said In 2007, the event raised
Tom Bruno, after last year’s $55,000, of which $42,500 was
event. “I think it exceeded my donated to six charitable organi-
expectations.” zations. The remainder of the
Some of the highlights will funds is being used for the 2008
return this year in a bigger and celebration.
better form.The parade is already — Tanya Canino
Photos/Carrie Richards
TAHOE BLUE
Diamond
Pete
d
iamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline is known for its beautiful
views of Lake Tahoe, its superior ski and snowboard instruc-
tors and its propensity for not being crowded. But did you
know Diamond Peak has a mascot, who’s been shredding
the mountain for 20 years now?
Photo/Jen Schmidt
The Bonanza sat down to talk a little snow with Diamond
Pete, the friendly penguin who boasts that, in his 20 years,
he’s done it all.
Q. So Pete, what brought you to Diamond Peak? When

did you arrive?
Diamond Pete biography
A. I came to Diamond Peak 20 years ago because I heard
Diamond Pete is Diamond Peak’s mascot who is closely associ-
about all of the nice people and great skiing.
ated with the Bee Ferrato Child Ski Center. Bee Ferrato picked
up a yellow-eyed penguin when she was walking along the
Q. What did you do prior to working at Diamond Peak?
beaches of New Zealand as a little girl. She developed an inter-
What’s your background?
est in penguins and years later she visited Diamond Pete’s
A. I was fishing in the cold weather of Antarctica but I
brothers and sisters in Antarctica. It was about that time when
really wanted to learn how to ski. I heard that
Diamond Pete swam and waddled his way to Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak was a great place to learn, so I swam
Ski Resort in Incline Village because he heard about the fresh
and waddled my way over here.
powder and family-friendly terrain. Pete hangs out in
Antarctica during the summer where it’s a bit cooler and
Q. What made you choose Diamond Peak, consider-
makes his way back to Diamond Peak for winter with a
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ing all the different resorts in and around the Lake
belly full of fish.
Tahoe Basin?
— courtesy of Diamond Peak
A. I love being around kids, so that’s why I chose
Diamond Peak. I heard about the friendly ski instruc-
tors and incredible views of the lake, it’s also a great place to learn how to ski.
Q. What’s your favorite food? Something tells me it’s sushi...

A. When I’m back in Antarctica I like to eat krill, squids and fish, but when I’m
at Diamond Peak I eat graham crackers and drink hot chocolate.
Q. So what’s your poison Pete — skiing or riding? Why?

A. I love to ski, snowboard and I’ve been known to telemark a few times! In
my 20 years of being at Diamond Peak, I’ve done it all.
Q. Now here’s something everyone’s been itching to know — what does

Diamond Pete do during the summer?
A. I try to get back to Antarctica to visit my friends and family, but if I happen
to stay in Incline then I like to wakeboard and golf.
— Kevin MacMillan
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F rom Diamond Peak’s mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge, guests enjoy
beautiful views of Lake Tahoe while tasting fine wines and delicious
appetizers. Afterward, guests ski, telemark or snowboard down a
freshly groomed blue corduroy run to the bottom. Last Tracks is
held Saturdays from early February until the end of the season.
Events start approximately at 4 p.m. Single event tickets are $29,
and Last Tracks Season Passes are available for $200.
For information, call Diamond Peak at (775) 832-1177 or order

your tickets at www.diamondpeak.com.
Last
Tracks
Photos/Carrie Richards

Here’s three reasons why Incline’s courses are
Fore! some of the best in the nation.

1.The Mountain Course in Incline Village was
named one of the 2007 Top Short Courses in
America by Golf Range Magazine.
2.The Nevada Golf Course Owners
i
Association named both the Mountain
ncline Village is definitely a mountain town, and it Course and the Championship Course
prides itself on its ski resort Diamond Peak. Incline as the 2007 NVGCOA Golf Course of
is also host to a pair of nationally-recognized the Year.
golf courses. 3.The recognition doesn’t end with
tee shots and long putts. Also in
2007, both courses were
ranked as one of Golf
World’s 100 Best Golf
Shops in America.
— Kevin MacMillan

hole in one....
a re you an avid golfer, one who rates yourself
as pretty good, yet you’re still looking for
that elusive hole-in-one? Well you’re proba-
bly not alone, considering the odds of hitting
a hole-in-one, according to the PGA,
are 33,000 to 1.
However, you might have more luck at the
Mountain Course in Incline Village, especially if you try
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the seventh hole.
During the 2007 golf season, 18 golfers
recorded aces at the Mountain Course. Aces were
recorded on holes 3, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17,
with three aces a piece coming at the 15th and
17th holes. However, a whopping six holes-in-one
were recorded on the seventh hole.
The weather doesn’t even have to be nice to get
your first ace.Take Incline resident Sam Crowell. He
got his ace on Sept. 23 — while it was raining and
snowing. Quite the accomplishment!
— Kevin MacMillan
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Tahoe’s bears are smart!
i t’s true that many of the black bears of Tahoe have been
to school — they have spent time on the campuses of
both Incline High School and Sierra Nevada College.
Maybe they were not there for an education, but the
bears have spent time learning about the habits of locals
and visitors to the North Shore.They have learned that
it is much easier to visit the trash cans in the Village to
find food than it is to reach into a log in the forest and
fight off bees for honey. All the bears living in the Tahoe
Basin are black bears, although they are usually some
shade of brown. Even though there are more than 300
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species of birds, animals and fish living in the Lake Tahoe
Basin, locals and visitors alike find the black bears the
most fascinating.
The bears love to wander all around Incline for a lit-
tle socializing and of course to find a good meal. With a
very keen sense of smell the bears quickly find all types
of food including pet food, bird food and garbage.
Tahoe’s bears usually will begin making frequent visits
around the village sometime in March and will continue
to be spotted at their favorites places until the snow
begins to fall again in late October.They have attended
pool parties, picnics, barbecues and even the Lake Tahoe
Shakespeare Festival.They have become very accus-
tomed to humans and probably find us very entertain-
ing too. It is just a matter of time until we will see bears
carrying cameras to take pictures of the locals.
Just the bear facts!

Tahoe bears usually travel alone. However, a mother will travel with
her cubs and most mothers have two cubs.The cubs are inquisitive lit-
tle balls of fur and energy and since they have short tails, like to sit
down on their bottoms to eat. Both mothers and cubs are very good
tree climbers and will race up a tree if frightened.The bears can run
very fast and it does not matter if they are running on level ground or
up a hill. In fact they have actually clocked a black bear running at 30
miles an hour! All black bears are also excellent swimmers.
A bear has five toes on each foot, just like we do.The bears have
long curved front claws, which they use to catch an object and pry it
open. But they do not have thumbs so they cannot open items with
hooks or latches like on the bear-proof garbage containers.
Locals know that the bears are cute, very smart and want food!
That’s why it is important for locals and visitors both to help protect
these delightful natives as they travel around looking for easy food.
Please watch for the bears when driving. Slow down in areas clearly
marked as favorite crossing areas. It is the responsibility of all locals and
visitors to protect the black bears of the Tahoe Basin.
— Jean Eick

R iding on a Sierra Cloud
v
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isitors can enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe
during a lazy sail on the Hyatt Regency
Lake Tahoe’s 55-foot catamaran, the Sierra
Cloud. Light appetizers and beverages are
Photo by Carrie Richards
included during the two-hour sail. Contact

the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe concierge
for information at (775) 832-1234 ext. 51
or e-mail hrltconc@hyatt.com.
— Jen Schmidt
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A passion for
community
T he jokes vary from ribald to perceptive.The
opinions range from passionate to flippant,
Photo/Jen Schmidt
but the heart of the discussions center
around what’s best for the community.
Every Tuesday morning, those who care
about the well-being of Incline Village and
Crystal Bay gather at the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza to “For me, they are highly informative. It’s a good forum
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share their thoughts and opinions on local issues. The to let some of the organizations, such as the TRPA, get
meetings have been going strong for seven years, as com- some very frank opinions,” said Incline Village Realtor Tom
munity-minded residents pack into the Bonanza’s commu- Bruno, who regularly attends the meetings.
nity room weekly until there is no place left to sit. In addi- While the TRPA is frequently the bulls-eye of his tar-
tion to local residents, employees and elected officials of geted questions, Bruno also commended Jeff Cowen, of
the fire department, sheriff ’s office, general improvement the bi-state agency, for bringing real answers to the
district, library, schools, hospital,Tahoe Regional Planning forum. “We’re getting news before anyone else gets the
Agency and other prominent political figures attend the news,” Bruno said.
meetings. The meetings are held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every
Discussions include defensible space, property rights, Tuesday in the Bonanza Community Room, and anyone is
nuisance ordinances,TRPA updates, the property tax fight, welcome to attend.
beach access and other hot button issues. Ideas have “It has a benefit to the community because things are
hatched from the community meetings such as the Red, aired there and things get done,” Bruno added.
White and Tahoe Blue event. — Tanya Canino
The Ponderosa of Bonanza fame

on the eastern end of Incline Village, there is
an interesting piece of famous land on the
mountain side of State Route 28.
It is the Ponderosa Ranch, based on the
Ponderosa Ranch, which was located in the
same area as the fictional Ponderosa in
which Bonanza was set.The Andersons
contacted NBC and Bonanza producer
hit television series Bonanza where Ben David Dortort in 1965, proposing the idea
Cartwright and his sons, Adam, Hoss and of turning their ranch into a theme park.
Little Joe, entertained millions weekly from NBC, as well as Michael Landon and Lorne
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1959 to 1973. Greene, actors in the series, agreed.
For the most part, Incliners know the It opened in 1967 as a near-replica of
history of Incline Village’s Ponderosa Ranch, the Bonanza set, and the plan was to shoot
but here’s a quick recap for those who are a majority of the show there. But in reality,
unaware of its local and pop culture signifi- very few shows were shot there (all
cance. occured in the 10th season), considering
Ponderosa’s
The Ponderosa Ranch is currently closed the struggle it was to travel to and from
replica of Virginia City, Nev.
to the public, as its owners are unsure of its Incline. Still, Bonanza actors Landon,
While the ranch remains closed indefin-
future. But did you know it used to be a Greene, Dan Blocker and David Canary
tely, it still holds a lot of memories, and it
theme park? That it was open from 1967 would visit the Ponderosa Ranch regularly
has even been used as inspiration for other
until the theme park closed down indefi- in costume.
businesses. After all, why else would the
nitely in 2004? That portions of the last five The park featured Bonanza memorabilia
Incline/Crystal Bay newspaper be dubbed
seasons of the TV series and three TV and museums, the famous “Hoss
the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza?
movies were also filmed at that location? Burger,” a popular lunch and dinner
— Kevin MacMillan
Bill and Joyce Anderson opened the item, horse-drawn wagon tours and the

Government
Incline Village General Improvement District
Incline Village General Improvement District (775) 832-1100
Maureen E. Dudley
General Manager: Bill Horn
Parks and Recreation Department (775) 832-1310 Committed To You!
Golf Course Administration (775) 832-1143
Recreation Center (775) 832-1300
775.846.3776
Washoe County - Incline Village
Building and Safety, Incline Village (775) 832-4140 800.748.5919
Constable (775) 832-4103
Coopertive Extension, Reno (775) 832-4150 MaureenD@cbivr.com
County Commissioner: Jim Galloway (775) 328-2005
Incline Deputy Clerk (775) 832-4166
Justice Court, Incline Village: Judge E. Alan Tiras (775) 832-4100
One of the top
Washoe County Roads, Incline Branch (775) 832-4125
producers for
Washoe County Sheriff ’s Dept. (775) 832-4110 Coldwell Banker
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (775) 831-0351
Whether you are
Tahoe Basin
BUYING or SELLING
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) (775) 588-4547
you can expect INCLINE VILLAGE REALTY, INC.
USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (530) 573-2600 the very best
California State Parks (800) 444-7275 from Maureen
Nevada State Parks (775) 684-2770
U. S. Coast Guard (530) 583-4433
917 Tahoe Boulevard
Washoe County
Assessor (775) 328-2200
Business License (775) 328-3733
Community Development (775) 328-3600
County Clerk (775) 328-3260
County Manager Katy Singlaub (775) 328-2000
District Attorney Richard Gammick (775) 328-3200
Economic Development Authority (775) 829-3700
Juvenile Probation (775) 325-7800
Senior Citizens Center (775) 328-2575
Social Services (775) 785-8600
Voters Registration (775) 328-3670
Washoe County District Health Dept (775) 328-2400
Washoe County School District (775) 348-0200
State of Nevada
Commission on Economic Development (775) 687-4325
Commission on Tourism (775) 687-4322
Contractor’s Board (775) 688-1141
Driver’s License Information (775) 684-4368 Every season since 1970, the buyers search the fashion world,
Department of Taxation (775) 684-2000 selecting and designing in simple good taste. We'd love
Department of Transportation (NDOT) (775) 888-7000 to see you at Jeunesse, where you can find quality
Employment Security Deparmtent (775) 684-3849 clothing, shoes and accessories at a great price.
Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources (775) 687-4670
Industrial Insurance Commission (775) 687-3033
Labor Commission (775) 687-4850
Nevada Highway Patrol (775) 684-4808
Nevada Small Business Development Center (775) 784-1717
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (775) 586-1610 Better Clothing
Nevada State Parks (775) 684-2770 Raley's Incline Center • (775) 831-5600
State Business License Office (775) 688-1295

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re you ready for a hike?
Take the
ultimate hike.
G
o 165 miles along the entire rim of Lake
Tahoe and you have walked the most awe-
some hike available in
the entire Lake Tahoe
Basin.This is an entire
to the Web
site’s 165 Mile club listing.
For the past few years, the
Tahoe Rim Trail Association has been
offering a very special hike to make this an
loop that begins and incredible experience and the ultimate hike
ends at the Tahoe available in the Lake Tahoe Basin. In order
Meadows. Many to participate all you need to do is contact
locals, as well as visitors from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and sign up,
around the country, have (775) 298-0012.
traveled along the Tahoe The Tahoe Rim Trail offers day hiking
Rim Trail and completed adventures as well. All the trails are usually
all 165 miles; some open by June for hiking, depending on snow
made the trip by levels. Of course, the trails are always avail-
completing one able for snowshoeing during the winter and
section at a time. special snowshoeing events are offered by
Others have made the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.
the entire loop as a The Tahoe Rim Tail Association is located
through hike. in the Donald W. Reynolds Community
There is even a spe- Non-Profit Center and memberships are
cial club in the Tahoe available to anyone interested in maintaining
Rim Trail and enhancing the TRT system.The associa-
Association known tion encourages members to participate in
as the 165 Milers, promoting healthy environmental respect of
boasting 710 mem- outdoor recreation and offer members
bers at the end of summer opportunities to maintain the trails with
2007. special trail work days. Information is avail-
The club was founded in able on its Web site, www.tahoerimtrail.org
1998 and when a person or by stopping at their office in the Donald
completes the entire loop, a W. Reynolds Community Non-profit Center,
club member receives a patch 948 Incline Way.
Map Courtesy of
Takeitoutdoors.com
and his or her name is added — Jean Eick

If you want
2008 could be the year you do it! All
165 miles! The Tahoe Rim Trail Association Incline Village…
some help... is now accepting applications for the 2008
hike.The 15-day trip will begin on July 26, a place to settle down
2008 and end on August 9, 2008.
The 2008 Annual Fundraiser Thru-Hike Event
This is truly a unique opportunity to do a "supported" 15 day
backpacking trip on the Tahoe Rim Trail.There will be two groups
of 15 people. Each group will have 2 to 3 guides and some amaz-
ing views along the way.
One of the really great things about this hike is the support. We
like to call them "trail angels." Trail angels are volunteers and staff
members that appear every 2 to 3 days with food, fuel and water
(if needed).These same trail angels take our trash.This equals When looking for
an exceptional
lighter packs and happier campers! lifestyle, world-class
This is the eighth year the Tahoe Rim Trail Association recreational amenities,
has offered the hike.The hike is definitely a worth high performing
while challenge that has left many with life long mem-
ories.This great event is also one of the Tahoe Rim
Call Mike schools and a
wonderful sense of
Trail Associations best fundraisers.The $1,500 from Chamberlain community, you can’t
each participant goes directly toward the continued 775-691-9990 do better than Incline
Village/Crystal Bay.
planning, construction and maintenance of the 165 775-831-8686 I’ve been serving
mile multi-use trail. So make this your year. Take the
buyers and sellers in
challenge of backpacking the entire Tahoe Rim Trail in
this area for over 16
15 days and donating to one of the most beautiful trails in years. Let me help you
the world! find your place here.
Contact Roberta Martinoni at rmartinoni@sbcglobal.net or call
www.mikechamberlain.com
the Tahoe Rim Trail office at (775) 298-0012.
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Welcome Dr. Dave Andrews
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Scenic hikes
t here are so many hikes along the North Shore
that provide spectacular views of Lake
Tahoe. The five listed here are favorites
for locals and visitors. All of these locations
are easy to find, vary in level of skill needed
and most are even dog friendly — just be
sure to clean up after your dog. As
with any hike, no matter how easy it is
you need to remember some basic
backcountry and hiking rules:
1. Wear a good pair of athletic shoes or
hiking boots.
2. Bring water and a snack.
3. Dress in layers. A backpack helps to carry
extra water, clothing, food and a camera.
4. Remember you are in the backcountry. Be pre-
pared to experience changing weather conditions.
A map of the area should be in your backpack
along with a flashlight and first aid kit.
The Crystal Bay Fire Lookout — Easy

Take State Route 28 to Crystal Bay, turn onto
Reservoir Road, past the Tahoe Biltmore parking
lot.Turn right and continue on up the road, staying
to the uphill part. Stop when you reach the gate
across the dirt Forest Service road going up.This is
a good place to park. If the area is full it is OK to
park alongside the road. Bring a picnic and a camera.
The easy walk to the top takes about half an hour and
follows a road all the way. When you reach the trails,
they make a loop that includes incredible photo
opportunities of the lake and some interpretive signs
with history of the area.This is a nice place for a
picnic as tables are around the loop hike.

Snowflake Lodge — Moderate
Drive or hike up to Diamond Peak Ski Lodge. If you drive, park in the
upper lot that is clearly marked for hikers.You will hike on a dirt road
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that will wind all the way up to the popular winter ski lodge,
Snowflake Lodge. Follow the instructions to stay on the road. It takes
about an hour to reach the lodge and it is very steep, so depending
on the ages in your group could take a little longer due to the rest
stops you will need to take along the way. Once you reach the lodge,
you have found one of the most spectacular views of Lake Tahoe in
the area.The lodge is closed during the summer but you can sit on
the huge deck area to enjoy your picnic and the view!
Tahoe Rim Trail Mt. Rose Loop — Moderate

Take Highway 431, the Mt. Rose Highway, to the summit and park in
the parking area. Restrooms are also available here. Find the trail-
head behind the restrooms for the Tahoe Rim Trail.This is the trail-
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Mt. Rose — Difficult and Strenuous

This trail is located off State Route 431, the Mt. Rose Highway, at
the summit. A parking area and restrooms are at this location.This
hike is not for casual hikers. It is difficult and time consuming. Do
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measuring Tahoe clarity
n 1968, a researcher dropped a white disk — called a Secchi Disk
— into Lake Tahoe to measure its depth of clarity. He could see
the white disk through the water until it reached 102.4 feet.That
is the measure clarity in Lake Tahoe is based on today.
But in the past 40 years clarity has decreased dramatically to
68 feet. Scientists attribute this decrease to an increase of fine sed-
iments in Tahoe’s waters. Fine sediments are particles smaller than
a human nail that run off into the lake and act like a layer of dust

in the water. Fertilizers, vehicle emissions and road dust are also think if they can reduce the TMDL by 35 percent, the lake’s clarity
threats to Tahoe’s crystal blue waters because they all contain could be restored to more than 100 feet in about 20 years.The
nutrients that can promote algae growth.The amount of algae in TMDL can be reduced through a number of different methods
Lake Tahoe has quadrupled since 1970. including increased street sweeping, reducing the number of wood-
However, in past years scientists have developed methods they burning stoves, paving 80 percent of the unpaved roadways in the
think may improve Lake Tahoe’s clarity. One of these methods is basin and different water treatment systems.
controlling the Total Maximum Daily Load, which is a term to — Annie Flanzraich
describe the total pollutants entering the lake each day. Scientists

Tahoe’s Playground
Tahoe Meadows is
the place to play
Y ou probably remember the school play-
ground as a child, and what a fun place it
was to do just about any activity that you
sledding, building a snowman or
enjoying the snow in whatever way
you can think of. If you do wander
could think of.The same applies at Tahoe’s into the forest on a trail you can
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favorite playground, the Tahoe Meadows. experience another special Tahoe
The Tahoe Meadows, also known as activity — the mountain chickadees
Sheep Flats or Mt. Rose Meadows, is avail- love to greet all who enter the for-
able year-round for activities. It requires est. Sit down, hold out your hand
no reservation, there are no parking fees with a few pine nuts and watch as
and it offers something for everyone. It is they land in the palm of your hand! If you are interested in hiking the
easy to find just off State Route 431 In the summer months this is the area Tahoe Rim Trail, the trailhead begins here
before the Mt. Rose Summit. Bring the to go to fly a kite, throw a frisbee or hike for the loop that covers all 165 miles of
dog, but please clean up! through the many trails. the Tahoe Rim Trail, or a short day hike.
In the winter months it is popular for There is a hike that is actually an inter- And, to watch the activities around
all backcountry activities such as snow- pretive loop and includes informative sig- you and enjoy the warm Tahoe sunshine,
shoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobil- nage.This allows the casual day visitor the bring your chair.
ing, and of course, the lake is visible from ability to explore the meadow area in an Welcome to Tahoe’s Playground!
most of the higher spots.The areas for easy walk, which is handicapped accessi- — Jean Eick
snowmobiling are clearly marked. The ble, to see streams, wildflowers and the
area is just as popular in the winter for forest.

Elected/Appointed officials
Governor Incline Village/Crystal Bay Citizens Advisory Board
Gov. Jim Gibbons (775) 684-5670 Gene Brockman
101 N. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 Guy Burge
gov.state.nv.us Rick Jones
Patrick McBurnett
U.S. Senate Deborah Nicholas
Sen. Harry Reid (775) 686-5750 Dave Zeigler
400 South Virginia St., Suite 902, Reno, NV 89501 To contact the CAB call Sheri Ingley, (775) 328-3612.
www.senate.gov/~reid/
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board
Sen. John Ensign (775) 885-9111 Shelly Aldean, (775) 885-8282
600 E.William St., Carson City, NV 89701 Allen Biaggi, Vice Chair, (775) 684-2710
www.senate.gov/~ensign/ Mara Bresnick, Chair, (530) 878-6510
Jim Galloway, (775) 328-2005
U.S. Representative Ross Miller, (775) 684-5709
Congressman Dean Heller (775) 686-5760 Bruce Kranz, (530) 906-1839
400 South Virginia St., Suite 502, Reno, NV 89501 Norma Santiago, (530) 573-3411
Steven Merrill, (415) 362-6868
Nevada Senate Nancy McDermid, (775) 265-6867
Sen. Randolph Townsend, R-Washoe No. 4 (775) 684-1450 Coe Swobe, (775) 322-2154
P.O. Box 20923 , Reno, NV 89515-0923 Mike Weber, (530) 542-5512
townsend@sen.state.nv.us Jerome Waldie, (530) 644-6803
Stuart Yount, (775) 833-6152
Nevada Assembly John Singlaub, Executive Director, (775) 588-4547
Rep.Ty Cobb, R-Washoe No.26; tcobb@asm.state.nv.us (775) 746-9890
P.O. Box 34375, Reno, NV 89533
Rep. James Settelmeyer, R-Washoe No. 39 (775) 684-8843

770 Hwy. 395 N., Gardnerville, NV 89410
jsettelmeyer@asm.state.nv.us
Washoe County Commission

Jim Galloway, District 1 (775) 328-2005
www.jimgalloway.com
Washoe County School Board Trustees - Incline representatives

Dan Carne,Vice President (775) 322-5111
Barbara Price (775) 786-2569
“Sharing Christ Serving Others”
Incline Village General Improvement District Board of
Trustees 736 McCourry Blvd.
Bea Epstein, Chairwoman, bea_trustee@ivgid.org (775) 833-3963 corner of Mt. Rose and McCourry
JGene Brockman,Vice Chair, gene_trustee@ivgid.org (775) 831-3798
Chuck Weinberger,Treas.; chuck_trustee@ivgid.org (775) 831-0500
775.831.0784
Robert C.Wolf, Secretary; bob_trustee@ivgid.org (775) 831-4121
Sunday Services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
ohn A. Bohn,Trustee, john_trustee@ivgid.org (775) 831-7974
Sunday School and childcare provided
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Board of Directors during the 10:00 a.m. service
Wayne Fischer, Chairman
Dale Smith,Vice Chairman Don’t miss worshiping outdoors in our
Don Epstein, Secretary/Treasurer Chapel of the Pines July through Labor Day
Paul Zahler, Director
Gene Murrieta, Director Check out our web site: www.InclineChurch.org
To contact the Board of Directors, call (775) 831-0351.
Lola’s List
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Paws & Reflect:
I
am Lola and I love Incline Village — it is the best
place in the world to live if you are a dog. Everyone
here is dog-friendly; some businesses allow dogs to
come inside, and even bring their dogs to work!
place for boarding and are there to help all pets in
need. I met most of my best friends at Pet
Network.
Incline Village even has a dog that writes a column Pet Network also co-sponsors the Dog Days of
for the Bonanza! Here are the top five reasons why Fall! We had a blast closing down the Burnt Cedar
being a dog in Incline Village is the best. Beach pool! There were a couple of lifeguards
on duty that gave the usual “no running by
1. Scraps Dog Bakery
the pool” lecture but after the first five
They have absolutely the freshest, best treats on
dogs jumped in, the lifeguards were
the whole North Shore! I love to stand and drool
soaked! It’s happening again in mid-
at the bakery case in Kings Beach until I get a
October! I can’t wait!
whole bag to take home.
But my favorite thing to do
2. Ski Beach in Incline is take my daily walk
If you like a good romp through the village to greet
at the beach, want to go everyone. I just love this
exploring along the rocks place!
and chase a few ducks, Ski — Jean Eick, with
Beach is where all the action is help from Lola
from October 15 to April 15.
Remind your owners that every-
one needs to be responsible by
cleaning up. Special bags are
provided all around to make
this convenient.
3. Aspen Grove
With Ski Beach closed in the summer to dogs, this
is where I go for my daily romp, say woof to a few
other friends and see what’s happening in the
Village. But please follow the rules about times
when it is OK to play on or off your leash and
again make sure everyone uses the special clean
up bags provided.
4. Dog friendly beaches and hikes

My family is always hiking and wandering around
through the woods and up and down the beach-
es in the summer. Since I am a dachshund
(short legs), I would much rather go up to
Tahoe Meadows, chase a few butterflies and
hit the beach!
5. Pet Network
I spent a lot of time at Pet Network when I was a
puppy. It really is the best place in the world to live
if you do not have a family of your own.The peo-
ple there took good care of me and worked very
hard to find me a family. They are not just nice
people; they have lots of good information, have a

Recreation
Boat Ramps Swimming Pools
Ski Beach, Incline Village (775) 832-1310 Burnt Cedar Beach Swimming Pool (775) 832-1231
Coon Street Boat Launch, Kings Beach (530) 546-4212 Incline Village Recreation Center Pool (775) 832-1300
Sand Harbor, Incline Village (775) 831-0494
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (530) 546-4212 Lake Tahoe Area Ski Resorts
Alpine Meadows (530) 583-4232
Marinas/Boat rentals Boreal (530) 426-3666
North Tahoe Marina,Tahoe Vista (530) 546-8248 Diamond Peak (775) 832-1177
Sierra Boat Company, Carnelian Bay (530) 546-2551 Donner Ski Ranch (530) 426-3635
Action Water Sports, Incline Village (775) 831-4386 Granlibakken (877) 552-5301
Tahoe Paddle and Oar, Kings Beach (530) 581-3029 Heavenly (530) 586-7000
Homewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992
Golf Courses Kirkwood (209) 258-6000
Mountain Course. 18 holes, par 58 (775) 832-1150 Lakeview Cross-County (530) 583-3653
Championship Course, 18 holes, par 72 (775) 832-1146 Mt. Rose (800) Ski-Rose
Old Brockway Golf Course, 9 holes, par 36 (530) 546-9909 Northstar-At-Tahoe (800) Go-North
Royal Gorge Ski Resort (530) 426-3661
Parks and Beaches Sierra-at-Tahoe (530) 659-7453
Burnt Cedar Beach, 663 Lakeshore Blvd. (775) 832-1231 Soda Springs (530) 426-3901
Private beach for residents and guests. Picnic area with grills, play- Spooner Lake Cross-Country (775) 749-5349
ground, pool, restrooms, snack shop. Squaw Creek Nordic (530) 583-6300
Coon Street Picnic Area, Kings Beach (530) 546-4212 Squaw Valley USA (530) 583-6985
Boat launch, picnic area with grills, restrooms, lighted, parking fee. Sugar Bowl (530) 426-9000
Incline Beach, Lakeshore Boulevard. (775) 832-1231 Sugar Pine Point Cross-Country (530) 525-7982
Private beach for residents and guests. Picnic area, playground, rest- Tahoe Donner Ski Area (530) 587-9444
rooms, snack shop. For info on passes, call IVGID, (775) 832-1310.
Kings Beach State Park (530) 546-4212
Long sandy beach, playground, picnic area with grills, restrooms,
parking fee.
North Tahoe Beach (530) 546-4121 SIERRA MOBILE PET SPA
Intersection of Highway 28 and 267 in Kings Beach, picnic area with
grills, restrooms, group picnic area, sand volleyball area. Mobile Pet Grooming
Patton Beach, Carnelian Bay Beach (530) 581-6900
Highway 28 in Carnelian Bay, restrooms, picnic tables, small building
Family Owned and Operated
for rent for groups. Located in Incline Village
Sand Harbor (775) 831-0494
South of Incline Village on Highway 28, picnic area with grills, life “Bringing the ultimate pet spa grooming
guard on duty, boat launch, restaurant and gift shop, parking fee. experience right to your door step.”
Ski Beach, Lakeshore Blvd. (775) 832-1231
Private beach for residents and their guests. Fee for guests, rest-
rooms, picnic areas with grills, bocce ball and volleyball courts.
Secline Beach (530) 546-4212
End of Secline Street in Kings Beach, picnic area with grills. CERTIFIED
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (530) 546-4212 LICENSED

INSURED
Highway 28 and National Avenue,Tahoe Vista, restrooms, picnic
tables, boat launch (fee), limited parking.
Tennis Courts
Incline High School, 4 courts, no lights (775) 832-4260
IVGID Tennis Complex, 7 courts, no lights (775) 832-1235
Incline Way, Incline Village,
Lakeside Private Tennis Club, 13 courts, no lights (775) 832-4860
775-225-5079
North Tahoe Regional Park, 5 lighted courts (530) 546-4212 www.sierramobilepetspa.com • nicole@sierramobilepetspa.com

Much ado at Shakespeare
i t used to be a visit to Shakespeare at
Sand Harbor entailed at least two trips
to haul a cooler full of food and drinks, Reserved Seating - $67

a blanket, a beach chair and extra warm
Globe Seating - Reno shuttle - $52
B o x O f fic e
from the car to the sand amphitheater Midweek Tickets - Monday through Thursday
Globe Seating- Incline shuttle - $42

Upper Gallery - $27
*Youth - Lower Gallery (15 & under) -
$22 Sun.-Thurs.
*Youth - Upper Gallery (15 & under) -
clothing. Lower Gallery - $35 $19 Sun.-Thurs.
No more. Upper Gallery - $22 **Lap Child (2 & under) - FREE
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival *Youth - Lower Gallery (15 & under) - $17 Chair Rental (optional - Upper Gallery
is not only bringing new and exciting *Youth - Upper Gallery (15 & under) - $14 only) - $3
performances to its venue at Sand **Lap Child (2 & under) - FREE Wine Tasting (optional) - $25
Harbor, but it is upgrading the experi- Chair Rental (optional - Upper Gallery
only) - $3 Purchase tickets at:
ence of its guests.There are three tiers Wine Tasting (optional) - $25 Web site - laketahoeshakespeare.com
of seating, from reserved seating with Phone - (800) 74-SHOWS
wait service, to lower gallery seating — Weekend - Friday through Sunday Box office - Donald W. Reynolds
which now has a pre-set beach chair for Reserved Seating - $72 Community Non-profit Center, 948 Incline
every person, to the upper gallery Globe Seating - Reno shuttle - $57 Way
where one can still bring a blanket or Globe Seating - Incline shuttle - $47
Lower Gallery - $40
your own beach chair.
Finally, Globe seating is
reserved for those who
take the shuttle to Sand
Harbor, and has a pre-set
beach chair for each patron.
In order to create a bet-
ter experience for its visi-
tors, the Lake Tahoe
Shakespeare Festival is limit-
ing coolers and bags in the
reserved seating and lower
gallery to no larger than
14-inch long by 9-inch wide
by 10-inch tall.The smaller
coolers shouldn’t be a
problem; not after
30
Shakespeare’s Kitchen
opened to serve an assort-
ment of fare from around
the world.
Theatre gates open for Festival doesn’t need to be a huge affair
all seating sections at 5:30 p.m. and each anymore; just show up with a blanket and
performance begins at 7:30 p.m. some warm clothing and you’ll be set to
This year, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare be dined, wined and entertained.
Festival is featuring the gleefully wicked Of course, if you’re a traditionalist,
Richard III, never before seen at Sand attending Shakespeare for the last 36
Harbor, paired nicely with the charming years, and you want to haul a cooler,
and beautiful Bard favorite, A Midsummer chair, blanket, clothing and sleeping bag
Night’s Dream. The Monday night produc- (for warmth), no one is stopping you
tion is the brand new musical CAMBIO from grabbing a piece of sand in the
based on the Victor Hugo novel The upper gallery.The view is awesome from
Hunchback of Notre Dame. anywhere you sit.
Attending the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare — Tanya Canino

Y
ou can’t describe Incline Village as a one-horse town — there’s lots going on in this com-
munity. But you can describe it as a one movie theater town.
The Incline Village Cinema at 901 Tahoe Boulevard is the sole movie the-
ater. With one to two showings a night, it’s a stark contast to the
megaplexes down the hill. But that contrast is what gives it
charm. Every Friday, a new movie comes to town, and
the place is packed. Although the marquee only
changes once a week, it highlights new releases
— a coup for our small town. When big
releases come, the theater provides
special events, such as the mid-
night showing of “Harry
Potter” prompting
crowds to
dress up in
line.
Tanya
For movie times,

call North Shore Theaters
at (530) 546-5951.
— Annie Flanzraich
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ENVIRONMENTAL
EXPERIENCE
w hen you stand on the deck
of the John Le Conte
research vessel, one can almost imagine
you’re riding the waves of Lake Tahoe,
Last year, a special exhibit A View
from Space was offered, and Heather
Segale, education and outreach coordi-
nator, said the center is working on a
ready to measure its famous clarity with special exhibit for this summer as well.
a Secchi disk. Instead, you are on a proto- While the upstairs offices are filled
type of the U.C. Davis vessel in an Incline with scientists, docents downstairs
Village building dedicated to research will explain why the building is
about Lake Tahoe. LEED-certified, or what type of
For an interactive experience to learn research is being done on Lake
about Lake Tahoe’s history, ecosystem Tahoe.The tours are fun, and inter-
and clarity look no further than the esting, for children and adults.
Thomas J. Long Foundation Education The center is open during the
Center in the Tahoe Center for summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday
Environmental Sciences building at Sierra through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Nevada College. and closed on Sunday. Usually, there are
The education center hosts daily tours different hours for the off-season and
through its virtual research vessel, virtual winter. For information or to schedule a
laboratory and 3-D visualization lab. It docent-led tour, call (775) 881-7560.
also gives tours which demonstrate the — Annie Flanzraich
fascinating reasons why the building was
given a Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED), platinum
level certification.The platinum certifica-
tion, conferred by the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), is the highest LEED
ranking, demanding excellence in
criteria ranging from water
efficiency to indoor envi-
ronmental quality.

EVENTS AT THE TAHOE CENTER Whether you are
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BUYING or SELLING...
Education Center: The Thomas J. Long Foundation Education
Center is open from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.Tues.-Fri., and 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
In all the world, choose USA,
Saturdays in the summer. In the USA choose NEVADA,
Lecture Series: No host bar opens at 5:30 p.m., lectures begin In NEVADA, choose
at 6 p.m. in Rooms 139 and 141.
April 17: Troubled Waters of the Sierra, Joan Clayburgh, Sierra
INCLINE VILLAGE,
Nevada Alliance In INCLINE VILLAGE choose
July 17: Global Climate Change,Terrence Nathan, PhD, UC Davis
May & June, Aug.-Dec.:TBA
Karen Simon!
Youth Science Institute: This year’s high school students will
graduate from the 16-week program on May 21. Students interest-
ed in next year’s program (February-May 2009) can apply.
Karen Simon
775-772-0992
Summer Internships: High school and college interns accepted. 800-998-4996
karen@tahoeinsider.com
Summer Course: Interdisciplinary Modeling for Water-Related
www.tahoeinsider.com
Issues, July 14-Aug. 1. Presented by University of Nevada, Reno,
University of California, Davis and Desert Research Institute.
Conference: 12th international workshop of Physical Processes

in Natural Waters will be Sept. 2-5.
925 Tahoe Boulevard, #101,
Star Parties: See page 80 Incline Village, Nevada

Yes, Virgina, t
here is a Sant
a Claus,
and he lives in
Incline Village.
n ot your ordinary, live at the North Pole and make toys

type of Santa Claus; and not even a jolly elf who talks
to Rudolph and takes a trip every Dec. 24. No,
there are distinct differences in this Santa as
opposed to the one who lives in the North Pole,
but there is also a huge — and rather important
— similarity.
Besides sharing the same name, Incline Village’s
Santa Claus shares the same concern for chil-
dren’s welfare and passion for children’s causes.
“I began growing out my beard in March 2004
and was pleasantly surprised by how it made me look.
So many folks remarked that I should play Santa
that winter that I appeared as Santa for several nonprofit
organizations. I am a priest and a monk, as St. Nicholas
was many centuries ago, and I liked the distant asso-
ciation with St. Nicholas and the reception by chil-
dren and adults alike. After Christmas 2004, I
thought I might change my name and serve as
many children as I could as Santa,” he said.
Santa’s Bless the Children Tour was held from
May 2006 to August 2007, when Santa visited
state and federal legislative staffs in all 50 states, dis-
cussing health, safety and welfare issues that affect the 2
million children annually in the United States who are abused,
neglected, exploited, homeless, and abandoned, particularly the
400,000 wards of the states. For information about the tour, visit
www.SantasLink.net.
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Now that the year of traveling is over, Santa is continuing his chil-
dren’s advocacy, beginning a new nonprofit called The Santa Claus
Foundation, www.TheSantaClausFoundation.org, and he is writing a
book, “The Santa Diet: A complete diet for physical, emotional and
spiritual health.” See www.TheSantaDiet.com.
“I’ve cut back on appearances,” Santa said, adding that he is gradual-
ly moving from the traditional Santa look to a dark-red, hooded monk’s
robe in the tradition of St. Nicholas.
“Most people I meet realize I’m using my appearance and name as
tools to accomplish my work with and for children and seem to identify
with my dislike of the crass, commercial, secular spectacle Christmas has
become. I remind folks that the greatest gift they can give, especially to
children, is love, not presents, and that Christmas is the celebration of
the birth of Christ (no matter what one’s religious beliefs may or
may not be),” Santa said.
— Tanya Canino
Education
Schools
Incline Elementary K-2 School (775) 832-4240
Incline Elementary 3-5 School (775) 832-4250
Incline High School
Incline Middle School
(775)
(775)
832-4260
832-4220 Celebrating
Kings Beach Elementary School
Lake Tahoe School (private K-8)
(530)
(775)
546-2605
831-5828
25 years in
North Tahoe High School (530) 581-7000 Incline Village
North Tahoe Middle School (530) 581-7050
Preschools and Nursery Schools North Shore’s

Incline Village Nursery School
Kings Beach State Preschool
(775)
(530)
831-4040
546-9076
Most Unique Gift
Le Petit Kids Club (775) 833-3801 Shopppe
Village Christian Preschool (775) 831-0784
Colleges
FULL SERVICE FLORIST
Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village (775) 831-1314 Creative Wedding Designs
Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno (775) 673-7000
Arrangements for All Occasions
University of Nevada, Reno (775) 784-1110
Western Nevada College, Carson City (775) 445-3000 FTD & Teleflora
Sierra College,Truckee (530) 550-2225 World Wide Delivery
Unique Gifts - Home Décor -
Libraries Lamps
Kings Beach, California Library (530) 546-2021
Washoe County Library, Incline Branch (775) 832-4130
CREEKSIDE NURSERY
Churches FEATURING ...
Incline Village Flowering Perennials
Foursquare Church of Incline Village (775) 831-5030 Colorful Annuals
North Tahoe Community Church (775) 831-6626 Hanging Baskets
North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, Kings Beach (530) 546-0895
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (775) 831-0490
Garden Art - Wind Chimes
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (775) 831-1418
The Village Church (775) 831-0784 LANDSCAPING
North Tahoe/Truckee churches Commercial & Residential
Assumption Catholic Church,Truckee (530) 587-3595 Landscape
Calvary Chapel of Truckee (530) 587-1711 Design and Construction
Christ Life Church, Kings Beach (530) 546-9078 IIrrigation Systems
Christ the King Lutheran Church,Tahoe City (530) 583-1222
Corpus Christi Catholic Church,Tahoe City (530) 583-4409
Ponds - Waterfalls
First Baptist Church of Tahoe City (530) 583-7458 Paver Patios
First Baptist Church of Truckee (530) 582-4045 Walkways and Driveways
Kings Beach United Methodist Church (530) 546-2290 B.M.P. Design and Installation
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, KB (530) 546-2291
River Rock Christian Fellowship (530) 587-0149
Full Service Maintenance
Sierra Bible Church,Truckee
Tahoe Christian Center,Tahoe City
(530) 587-6025
(530) 583-4656
(775) 831-7390
Tahoe Faith Fellowship (530) 583-3977
Truckee Seventh Day Adventist Church (530) 587-5067
866 Tahoe Blvd.,
Truckee Christian Center (530) 587-4638 Incline Village, NV
Queen of the Snows Catholic Church (530) 583-4409 Open Monday - Saturday 9 - 5
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XTERRA:
bringing the pros
I t starts with a long swim through Tahoe’s crystal clear, cold waters,
bright and early in the morning. It’s followed by a bike ride, more
like a climb on wheels, ascending 2,000 vertical feet along the Tahoe
Rim Trail. A 10-kilometer run wraps it all up, weaving through Incline
before ending on the Village Green.
The event is the XTERRA United States Championship, an annu-
al heavy-duty triathlon which takes place right here in Incline. It
combines three disciplines, a 1.5-mile swim, a 32-mile bike ride and
10-kilometer run.This event caps a week of festivities including a
fun run, the XTERRA Nevada championship, a team triathlon and
activities for the whole family. Hundreds from throughout the
United States and even the world trek to Incline Village for this
televised event.
This year’s event is scheduled for the week of Oct. 5 in Incline
Village. Many of the races are open to the public, so shape up
and get ready to have a blast!
— Kyle Magin
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Who do you go to when
hards
you want some toys?
arrie Ric
Photos/C
Y ou don’t need much to enjoy views of Lake Tahoe. Sometimes you can
just stick your head out of a home in Incline Village and get a vista other
people only dream about.
Other times, however, you need some toys to enjoy all that Tahoe has to
offer. Incline has rentals to suit your fancy. Snowboards and skis are must-haves
in the winter to hit the slopes at Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose. Snowshoes or
cross-country skis make summer’s best hikes into winter playgrounds. Mountain
bikes will help you navigate the Flume trail in style come summer time, and
kayaks will bring you to the lake itself. So whatever your season and whatever
your passion is, you can find your rental here in Incline Village.
RENTAL SHOPS
Village Ski Loft - 800 Tahoe Blvd., (775) 831-3537
Available: Skis, snowboards, snowshoes, nordic skis and mountain bikes.
Porters Sports - 885 Tahoe Blvd., (775) 831-3500
Available: Skis, snowboards and snowshoes.
Flume Trail Bikes - (775) 749-5349
Available: Mountain Bikes.
— Kyle Magin

The Famous Flume
Challenging and scenic — it’s the must-do
trail for every mountain biker
Photo/ Emma Garrard

f or Mario Gallardo, mountain biking the
Flume Trail is part of his summer rou-
tine, riding it two or three times a week.
Located southeast of Incline Village,
the mountain bike trail is perfect for the
outdoor and athletic enthusiast, provid-
Jones will set you up with one of his
top of the line bikes and send you out
along the trails.
But he said there are certain days when ing challenging terrain and scenic views. “The trails are well marked and you
the trail, rising more than 1,000 feet To enjoy the trail, go see Max Jones can ride out right from the shop,” Jones
above Incline on Lake Tahoe’s East at Flume Trail Mountain Bikes for a reli- said. “The setting over the lake here is
Shore, is anything but routine. able set of wheels. Jones runs the shop, amazing, it’s just a cool spot.”
“There are some days when you are which is just off Highway 28 at the You can contact the Flume Trail
just full of awe and wow. It’s one of the Spooner Lake day use area on the left- Mountain Bikes at (775) 749-5349 or
most beautiful rides in the basin, it’s hand side of the road before you reach check the Web site at www.theflume-
something you’ve got to see,” Gallardo U.S. Highway 50. trail.com/ for rental information or to
said. He said that while the Flume Trail is Or, you can park at the base of schedule a rental ahead of time.
outmatched by some other trails for Tunnel Creek Road and take one of the
technicality and difficulty, there are shuttles up to the bike rental shop, — Kyle Magin
almost none that match it for the stun- which run every hour on the hour from
ning views of Tahoe. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

I t is rumored that Incline
Village has more nonprofits
than any other community of this
size. While that cannot be confirmed,
there is no doubt the number of nonprof-
its centered here in Incline Village is
astounding. Most of the nonprofits are located in one
building, the Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-
Profit Center, at 948 Incline Way.
Carla Hanson and Warren Trepp established the
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation in 1996,
Education & Youth Development
American Association of University Women, American Youth Soccer
Organization, Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, Children’s
Cabinet of Incline Village, Cymbal, Diamond Peak Ski Education
Foundation, Great Basin Outdoor School, Horses for the Spirit,
Incline After School Organization, Incline Schools Academic
Excellence Foundation, Incline Boosters Club, Incline Star
Follies, Sierra Nevada College, Sierra Nevada
Journeys, Space Science for Schools,Tahoe
Children’s Foundation,Truckee Meadows
Community College, United Nations Association -
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Sierra Nevada Chapter.
which is now the model for community foundations
throughout the entire country. With guidance and
direction from the Parasol Community Collaboration,
Environment
League to Save Lake Tahoe, Nevada Tahoe Conservation
agencies from Project MANA to the Tahoe Rim Trail all District, North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden, North
work from this unique center to promote and improve Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District,Tahoe Area, Sierra Club,
the quality of life on the North Shore. The following are Tahoe Rim Trail Association, UC Davis-TERC, UNR Cooperative
members of the Parasol Community Collaboration, while Extension.
not all are located within the building, all are committed to
collaborating for the welfare of all. — Jean Eick Social Services
American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Incline
Arts & Culture Village Community Hospital Foundation, IVGID, JOIN, Inc.,
Lake Tahoe Chautauqua, Incline Chamber Music Society, Knights of Columbus, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
Incline Village Library, Lake Tahoe Music Festival, Lake Mothers Offering Mothers Support, North Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Red, White & Tahoe Blue, Health Care Auxiliary, Pet Network, Project MANA,
Sierra Nevada Ballet, Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Rotary Club of Incline Village, Rotary Club of Tahoe
Society,Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society. Incline, Sierra Recovery Center,Tahoe Women’s Services.

Nonprofit & Service Organizations*
AAUW (775) 831-5186 Incline Village Schools Academic Excellence Pet Network of No. Lake Tahoe 832-4404
American Cancer Society (775) 329-0609 Foundation (775) 833-1788 Pop Warner Football League 240-0682
American Field Service (775) 328-2040 Incliners (775) 832-1302 Presbyterian Women’s Thrift Store
American Red Cross (530) 582-4137 Kids and Horses (775) 267-1775 (775) 831-3902
AYSO (775) 833-2976 Knitters Guild (775) 831-9402 Project MANA (775) 298-0008
Arts for the Shcools (530) 546-4602 La Communidad Unida (775) 298-0006 Quilters Group - Bee Inclined 831-4874
Better Business Bureau (775) 322-0657 Lake Tahoe Environmental Education Rotary Club of Incline Village 831-5473
Boy Scouts of America (775) 833-1071 Coalition (775) 832-4150 Sierra Recovery Center (530) 541-5190
Boys and Girls Club (530) 546-4324 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival 298-0020 Sierra Stars Square Dance Club 833-2145
Children’s Cabinet of Incline Village Lake Tahoe Music Festival (530) 583-3101 Space Science for Schools (775) 720-6999
(775) 298-0004 League to Save Lake Tahoe (530) 541-5388 Tahoe Baikal Institute (530) 542-5599
Children’s Cabinet Thrift Shop 833-4414 Mothers Offering Mothers Support Tahoe Children’s Foundation 832-8230
Christian Women’s Club (775) 853-4401 (530) 583-1789 Tahoe Forest Hospital Hospice Thrift Store
Coast Guard Auxiliary (775) 832-5065 North Tahoe Art Center (530) 581-2787 (530) 582-3534
CYMBAL (775) 831-8555 North Lake Tahoe Demonstation Garden Tahoe-Incline Rotary Club (775) 831-5473
Diamond Peak National Ski Patrol (775) 831-8437 Tahoe Reno International Film Festival
(volunteers) (775) 832-1170 North Lake Tahoe Lions Club 831-1963 (775) 298-0018
Diamond Peak Ski Patrol (775) 832-1225 North Shore Duplicate Bridge Club Tahoe Rim Trail Association (775) 298-0012
Girl Scouts (775) 322-0642 (775) 831-1259 Tahoe Women’s Services (775) 298-0010
Incline Chamber Music Society 831-2298 North Tahoe Family Resource Center Village League to Save Incline Assets
Incline High School Boosters Club (530) 546-0952 (775) 831-4011
(775) 832-4261 Optimists Club (775) 831-0754 Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation 833-2319
Incline Star Follies (775) 831-7469 Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Young Life (775) 831-1010
North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care (775) 298-0100
Auxiliary (775) 833-3668 Philanthropic Educational (775) 831-8915 * Not all are members of Parasol
Incline Village School PTA (775) 833-3738 Organization (PEO) Community Collaboration.

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Paws & Reflect: Edo’s Edicts
w oof! I’m Edo and I’m a longtime member of the Washoe
County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 unit here in Incline Village. My
days are pretty busy, fighting crime and playing fetch. I’ll
make sure you’re safe on the streets, the slopes and on our
hopefully you wear them every time you take a boat on
Lake Tahoe.
5. Use the buddy system. Whether you’re snowboarding or

parks and beaches. Here are a few things you can do to going on a hike, take a friend and be sure to tell
help keep Incline safe... someone else where you’re going and when
you’ll be back. Now I can find just about any-
1. Lock your cars when you park them to take one with my nose, but I’d much rather
hikes, or to take your dog for a walk.Thieves you be safe with a buddy!
look for unlocked vehicles.
2. If you’re leaving Incline for a trip, make sure to

tell someone where you are going and who
should be allowed at your home while you’re
gone.
3. Drive slow.There are a lot of humans and us dogs

walking around Incline all the time. Look both ways at
intersections and watch for traffic on paw and on foot!
4. Lifejackets! I can’t tell you how important these are, and
Learn more about Edo

Edo is one of five dogs in the Washoe County Sheriff ’s
Office. After serving five years as a police dog, 10-year-old
Edo is retiring to WCSO Deputy Tony Miceli’s home, to
live out his days as a family dog. He’ll retire just as soon
as Deputy John Hamilton’s dog, Cartouche, is trained
and ready to take on crime. See Cartouche in a
training session on the Bonanza’s Web site,
www.tahoebonanza.com, under “More
Multimedia.” Look for “Washoe County
Sheriff ’s Dog Training.”
— Kyle Magin

31 Years of Divine
Incline Village’s Original Jeweler
Master IJO Jeweler
www.inclinejewelry.com • Christmas Tree Village • (775) 831-6602

Photos/Emma Garrard
A
nd they’re off! Dummies fly down
the hill at Diamond Peak, strapped
to skis and the hopes of their
builders.The Dummy Downhill is a
tradition in its eighth year at
Diamond Peak.
The concept is simple: build a
dummy, attach it somehow to two
skis and send the whole thing down
the hill and over some jumps in
Diamond Peak’s terrain park.
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Dummy builders are encouraged
Dummy builders can win a variety
to be as creative as they can.The
of categories, including longest
following restrictions apply to all
jump, best crash, most creative and
dummies:
more. Winners receive gift certifi-
1.They cannot be alive.
cates to Incline restaurants and
2. Must not weigh more than 75
businesses.
pounds.
In 2007, some of the dummies
3.Teams that build their dum-
entered looked like people, some
mies to lose parts as they crash will
like giant insects and at least one
be required to clean up afterward.
looked like a bug-eyed alien.
4. At least one person from each
Here are the rules for building
team must be available to transport
your own dummy, see you at
and/or unload their dummy at the
Diamond Peak!
top of the launch.
The 2008 Dummy Downhill is
— Kyle Magin
slated to take place April 5 this year.

Cheers to Tahoe!
T hirsting for a sip of Tahoe? No need to dip a glass into the
lake’s crystal waters. Instead, head over to the Cutthroat
Saloon in the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort where you
can find three “Tahoe” drinks — the Blue Tahoe, the Tahoe
Tessie and the Tahoe Gold.
All three offer a variation on libation.The Blue Tahoe,
almost as clear and blue as our lake, has the smooth taste
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of Ketel One Vodka augmented by Blue Curacao and
The time to plan for an emergency
Cointreau.The Tahoe Gold, on the other hand, is
isn’t while you’re in the middle of one.
unabashedly tequila — a mix of Jose Cuervo, with hints of
Grand Marnier and banana liquor. And to finish (or start) it
off, the fruity Tahoe Tessie adds a Tahoe spin to a Long Island
Ice Tea.The frosty mug contains vodka, rum, gin and triple
sec and is turned blue with Blue Curacao and tastier with
pineapple juice and Sierra Mist. All three (priced at $8 a
drink) are worth trying, separately or at once.
Here’s to drinking Tahoe! Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s
— Annie Flanzraich ER/Fast Track allows you easy access
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Trust Carson Tahoe for complete

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The Blue Tahoe
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Here’s to your health.
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T H E E A S T S H O R E
Photo - Jen Schmidt

past the lakeshore beach, or guide your boat up to the sandy,
E ast Shore
beaches are
unlike any other
in Lake Tahoe — they may be a little more
difficult to reach, but those who make the
homes, there is a trail
alongside the highway that will lead you
down to the beach. Don’t be surprised if
you find nudists here, but there are also
plenty of people who keep their suits on.
boulder-dotted shoreline.
There’s a parking lot on the lakeside
just up from Chimney Beach, with a trail to
this beach as well. However, there is also
another trail to Secret Cove , aka Paradise
effort are well-rewarded with clean, For just $6, beach-goers can enter the Cove, and a set of smaller beaches farther
granitic sand, boulders for sunbathing and Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park’s portion of on. If nude sunbathers make you uncom-
crystal clear turquoise water. Sand Harbor and find parking, conces- fortable, don’t take the trail. It’s become
Pristinely situated in either state park or sions and arguably the most beautiful well-publicized among the nude beach set
national forest lands, the beaches here can beach in Lake Tahoe. If the water wasn’t so as the place to go in Lake Tahoe.
be less crowded, less noisy and more cold, and if there were palms instead of Another beach awaits, Skunk Harbor,
serene. Although a hot August day will pines, you might believe you’re in the although this is as much as a hike as a
bring out noisy crowds, including a bevy of Caribbean, the colors are so blue and the beach day. Park about 2.5 miles north of
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boats and kayaks, for most of the year, a sand so perfect. Sand Harbor also has a the junction of Highway 50 and 28 at
walk to one of these beaches will bring boat ramp. Scuba diving and snorkelling Spooner Summit, along the road, but be
solitude and silence. are both very popular here. It is also the careful to be in a legal area. The hike
The string of beaches that begin with location of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare begins at the green metal gate and it is 1.5
Hidden Beach tucked from sight of Festival. miles down to the cove. There are some
Highway 28 and ends at Skunk Harbor and Next up is Chimney Beach, a popu- boarded-up stone buildings at the bottom
its boarded up former hunting lodge vary lar place for families — and groups of which were used by George Whittell, who
from free to paid, clothing optional. teenagers. Named for the stark chimney once owned the entire East Shore and
Parking for Hidden Beach is tough, just left on the beach from a former home, the whose main home is the Thunderbird
outside Incline Village, there’s very few legal granite sand of this beach gives the water Lodge.
places alongside the road, and the lot at a beautiful clarity. On high water years, Although several of the beaches are
Memorial Point does not let you leave there are rocks to jump from — if you’re remote and difficult to reach, the East
your car there for a day of laying on the careful! Either drive to the parking lot Shore offers a freedom and a beauty that
beach. If you are one of the early birds which is on the mountain side of the high- is unlike other beaches in Tahoe.
who grabs a space along Highway 28 just way and take the 10-minute hike to the — Tanya Canino

East Shore has rocks to jump off, but make sure

you check the water depth before you leap.

A local’s
environmental
responsibility
O
wning a home in Lake Tahoe is a privilege.The views
are unparalleled and the natural beauty is
indescribable. But keeping that beauty pris-
tine for current and future generations
requires care and planning. Here are some
tips for homeowners to keep their homes
environmentally friendly.
1. Install Best Management Practices
— BMPs help to control the runoff from
your property, and are required for all prop-
erties in the Tahoe Basin. Examples of BMPs
include trenches to infiltrate roof and drive-
way runoff, paving your driveway, and cover-
ing bare soil with plants and mulch. For a
free BMP site evaluation, and to find out
which BMPs will work for your property,
contact TRPA or your Conservation District.
(775) 588-4547.
2. Landscape with native and adapted plants contributes to air quality problems at Lake Tahoe. If
— Don’t disturb native vegetation any more than you have an old woodstove, look into purchasing a
newer, EPA-certified stove or fireplace insert.These
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you have to. Create landscaping dominated by native
or adapted plants.They require considerably less irri- typically use half the wood to generate the same
gation and fertilizer or pesticides than non-native amount of heat as an old stove, so you’ll save money
species. and help the environment.
3. Pave your driveway — Paving doesn’t always 5. Protect wetlands — Many residential areas
create negative impact. Sediments from even the have stream environment zones meandering through
most compacted dirt driveway wash into the nearest them. While SEZs don’t necessarily incorporate a
storm drain, and then into Lake Tahoe during a rain- stream or creek, they are highly fragile areas that are
fall or snowmelt. Paving your driveway reduces the extremely important in preserving water quality and
amount of dust in the air during the summer fish and wildlife habitat. SEZs are typically located in
months, another factor in the decline of Lake Tahoe low-lying areas with spongy soil and support decidu-
water quality. ous trees, such as aspens.
4. Replace old woodstoves — Wood smoke
— Annie Flanzraich

Defending homes with
defensible space
If you’ve been around Incline Village for more than a
week, chances are you’ve heard the term “Defensible
Space.” For those who don’t know, it’s the practice of
making the space around your home as fire safe as pos-
sible, and it’s up to everyone living in the Lake Tahoe
Basin to make it happen. Often, creating defensible space
means clearing your yard of dead and rotting vegetation,
cutting low-hanging limbs on trees and using flame-resist-
ant material around your home.
For more help, or to have your home evaluated for defen-
sible space, call the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.
They’ll come to your home and offer a free evaluation which will
let you know what to do to make your yard fire safe.
NLTFPD — (775) 831-4666.
— Kyle Magin
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Avisitor’s
environmental responsibility
T ahoe’s majestic water is famed for its clarity and pristine
blue hue. But keeping it that way is the responsibility of
visitors and homeowners.To those visiting the lake, here
are a few tips for our environment:
them. Inspect your boat before launching it into Lake
Tahoe, and if your boat has been in waterways, such as
Lake Mead, infected by the invasive and damaging zebra
or quagga mussel, keep your boat out of Tahoe, please.
1. Stay on designated trails — Erosion from dirt 3. Pick up trash — Every cigarette butt or scrap of
roads and trails are serious water quality challenges.Tread paper eventually ends up in Lake Tahoe. And wildlife are
lightly and stay on designated trails to keep erosion at a fond of finding snacks you’ve left behind. Pick up any trash
minimum. If untrimmed wilderness is more attractive, you see, even if it’s not your own!
keep it that way by using well-marked trails. Let the wild 4. Be a responsible pet owner — Educate yourself
reclaim the rest of the land. on the trails and shoreline areas around Lake Tahoe that
2. Be responsible with your motor boat — are dog friendly. Always clean up after your pet and try to
Carbureted two-stroke engines that power boats and keep them on the trails in order to minimize their impact
personal watercraft are banned from the lake to keep it on soil and native plants.
clear. Only direct fuel-injected two-stroke engines are — Annie Flanzraich
allowed. Four-stroke engines are encouraged. Respect and
observe the 600-foot no-wake zone around the shoreline
of Lake Tahoe and limit speeds to 5 miles per hour within
600 feet of the shoreline. Additionally, there is a very real
threat of quagga mussels infiltrating our lake — don’t let
Photo by Carrie Richards

Y our trash will stick around for years.
Here on the East Shore, pop tops of
aluminum beer and soda cans appear
Photo - Jen Schmidt
in the sand. How many years has it

been since pop tops were used?
That’s how long ago someone threw
this trash onto beach.
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General Improvement
District Facilities

Dining Guide
Hungry? Incline Village and Crystal Bay have the right place to satisfy your appetite
from elegant lakeside dining to trendy tapas to good old-fashioned home cooking.
Soule Domain has been voted the "Best Place To Take A Date" highly recommend the pomegranate. Don't forget to order a round of
15 years in a row and for good reason.The quaint cabin setting with desserts. You will be glad that you did!
cozy fireside tables invites a champagne toast while anticipating a deli-
cious European repast. It is a great place to fall in love, or celebrate Crosby's is a local favorite for its chicken wings, voted Best on the
being in love. Lake by the Bonanza staff, tacos and cold brews. Sports fans will rejoice
with multiple screens for watching your favorite team. Enjoy the perfect
The Lone Eagle Grille at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe offers Village days by dining on the back patio from spring through fall.
a different kind of romance. An unparalleled lakeview invites you to
linger in the deep leather chairs of the lounge while your table is being Longing for apple pie just like mom used to make? Check out
prepared. The exquisite menu offers a sumptuous array of seafood, Austin's on Country Club Drive.Their traditional menu is perfect for
chicken and steaks as well as desserts that your taste buds will beg for. apres ski or a family night out. Be certain to check out the chili; and top-
Check out the Lone Eagle for weekly cocktail specials. ping off dinner with their signature apple pie is a must.
Bite came on the Incline Village dining scene in the late winter Thai Recipe's owner is a published cookbook author as well as
with eclectic offerings ranging from ahi sliders to macaroni and cheese in one of our favorite locals.When your taste buds are calling for some-
a small plate, tapas presentation.The bar has a great urban vibe with thing unusual,Thai Recipe is the perfect choice with its gourmet entrées
weekly music offerings and some of the Village's very best martinis - we in a warm, welcoming setting.
B E S T P L A C E T O T A K E A D A T E 1 5 Y E A R S I N A R O W !
Enjoy relaxed,
gourmet dining
in our elegant log cabin...
Steaks • Seafood • Vegetarian • Creative Nightly Additions

Additions to our menu: Lobster Wontons, Southwest Crab Cakes, Ahi Sashimi, Warm Spinach Shrimp Salad and Fresh Fish
1/2 block up Stateline Road, next to the Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay
DINING NIGHTLY FROM 6PM • RESERVATIONS ARE REQUESTED • 530-546-7529 • 775-833-0399

INCLINE VILLAGE Crosby’s Grill, Pub and Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-1030
A Local Favorite for Food and Fun
Austin’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-7778
American Favorites and Signature Salads Cutthroat Saloon (HYATT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-1234
Casual American – Great Happy Hours
Azzara’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-0346
Italian Classics and New Favorites Domino’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-5557
Pizza,Wings, Salads and More
Bar Bar Bar Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-2700
U-Bake and Baked Pizzas Grog & Grist Market and Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-1123
Breakfast, Deli Sandwiches
Big Water Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-0606
Fresh Seasonal American Dining Hacienda de la Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-8300
Great Mexican, Margaritas and Fun
Bite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-1000
Tapas, Great Bar and Music La Esmeralda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-3551
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Black Bear Coffee Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-7437
Sri Lankan Food, Pastries and More La Fondue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-6104
Traditional Fondues
China Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-9090
Chinese Le Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-0800
Elegant French Cuisine
China Wok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-3663
Chinese, Seafood,Vegetarian,Thai Lone Eagle Grille (HYATT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-886-6899
Elegant Continental Lakeside Dining
Ciao Mein Trattoria (HYATT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-886-6675
Pacific Rim and Italian Los Mariachis Tacqueria & Market . . . . . . . . . .775-833-4546
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Marquez Mexican Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-0102 Wild Alaskan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-6777
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Mofo’s Pizza & Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-4999 Wildflower Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-8072

Pizza and Pasta Best Breakfast, Great Lunch
Rookie’s Sports Bar & Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-9008 Yoshimi Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-2777

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Sierra Café (HYATT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-1234 CRYSTAL BAY

Casual American
Café Biltmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-6708
Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-3370 Diner – Good Food Served Anytime
Submarine Sandwiches
Conrad’s Grill & BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-6748
T’ Mesquite Rotisserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-2832 All American Grill and BBQ
Meat and Vegetarian Mexican Rotisserie
Crystal Bay Steak & Lobster House . . . . . . . .775-833-6333
Thai Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-831-4777 Fine Cuisine in a Romantic Setting
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Izzy’s Burger Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .530-544-5030
Tomaato’s Pizza and Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-833-2200 Hearty Burgers Any Way You Want
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Lakeview Dining Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-4000
Village Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .775-832-7212 California Style Cuisine – Lake View
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What you DIDN’t know
Five citizens comprise the Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees,
the lone governing body serving Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Bea Epstein, Gene
Brockman, Chuck Weinberger, Bob Wolf and John Bohn spend countless hours discussing
Bea Epstein, chair Gene Brockman, vice-chair

Q. How would you rate Q. How would you rate yourself as a golfer — and be
yourself as a golfer — honest!
and be honest! A. I’m an avid 25+ handi-
A. On a scale of one to 10, capper who can hit it a full
a negative five. 175 yards off the tee
(sometimes). I used to be
Q.What is your better.
favorite flavor of ice
cream? Q.What is your
A. Chocolate almond. favorite flavor of ice
cream?
Q.What is your A. Without a doubt it’s
favorite movie of all Baskin-Robbins peanut but-
time, and why? ter chocolate.
A. A little-known movie
called Good Morning Miss Q.What is your
Dove, starring Jennifer Jones. It favorite movie of all
left a lasting memory about the impact a teacher has on a student. time, and why?
A. Singin’ in the Rain with Gene Kelly.That was real entertainment
Q. How would you rate yourself as a skier — again, hon- that left one with a good feeling.
est please.
4
A. For someone who has trouble just negotiating snow, skiing is Q. How would you rate yourself as a skier — again, hon-
out of the question. est please.
A. I’m a slow cruiser who only hits the slope when there is good
Q. And, the always popular, what is the most embarrass- snow, it’s sunny and no wind.
ing moment of your life, one you’re willing to let other
people know? Q. And, the always popular, what is the most embarrass-
A. After a long staff conference about school policy changes with a ing moment of your life, one you’re willing to let other
new principal, and staff having given its recommendations, I came in people know?
the following morning and asked what the principal’s decision had A. I still get a chuckle when I think about this. Although
been. No sooner did she respond than I immediately asked, we’re not Jewish, Colleen and I were attending a Bar Mitzvah for
“Whose dumb idea was that?” the son of a good friend in Cincinnati. In the book rack of the
“Mine,” she replied. pew we were sitting in was a book with the ritual in it. I had
Color me ashamed, but forgiven. studied German several years in high school and college and the
words looked familiar so I was following along the ritual
(I thought). Suddenly a little old man sitting behind me reached
John Bohn, over my shoulder and took the book out of my hands and turned
it upside down. He then pointed to where the ritual was being
trustee followed. Just about cracked up the people sitting around me
and almost interrupted what was happening at the altar. I shrunk
No comment. to about six inches tall.

about your trustees
budgets, public works, beach access and many other IVGID-related items. But they’re not
“all business” all the time — and they even have some fun stories to share.The Bonanza
asked the trustees a few fun questions, and some of their responses were quite humorous.
— Kevin MacMillan
Chuck Weinberger,treasurer band had started to play. My next thought was that the band had
finished its song because the music had stopped.Then, with horror, I
realized that the auditorium was completely silent: I was supposed
Q. How would you rate to be playing my solo. I didn’t know what to do, so I played a hand-
yourself as a golfer — ful of pathetic notes and then looked up at the band director with
and be honest! pleading eyes. He took pity on me and started the band up again.
A. My handicap is 8.9. But To this day I have never played the trumpet again.
that number doesn’t tell the
entire story. Because I only Bob Wolf, secretary
play golf during our sum-
mer months, my ability Q. How would you rate
swings dramatically, from yourself as a golfer —
mediocre in May, to solid in and be honest!
July. And then, just when I A. I rate myself a zero since I
think that I finally have the have never played a full
game figured out, I am usu- round in my life. I have gone
ally back to being mediocre to the driving range a couple
again by the time that of times and played “best
October comes around. ball” in a demo setting but
they don’t improve the zero.
Q.What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
A. Mint chocolate chip. Unfortunately, it’s my 6-year-old son’s favorite Q.What is your favorite
flavor as well. So, I’m lucky to get a few bites out of each bowl. flavor of ice cream?
A. Butter Pecan.
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Q.What is your favorite movie of all time, and why?
A. Fargo. And at a close second is every other film by the Coen Q.What is your favorite
brothers. I love their ability to weave humor with humanity.Their movie of all time, and why?
Best Film Oscar for No County For Old Men was very well deserved. A. Citizen Kane. I’ve seen it half a dozen times and still enjoy it. It
has a great story and acting.
Q. How would you rate yourself as a skier — again, hon-
est please. Q. How would you rate yourself as a skier — again, hon-
A. It depends who you ask. If you talk to my friends from child- est please.
hood back in Texas they would say that I was an expert skier. If A. Intermediate. I’ve only snowboarded since 1995 and have not
you talk to my friends who grew up around Lake Tahoe they been out in a couple of years due to arthritis problems.
would probably describe me as being advanced intermediate.
Q. And, the always popular, what is the most embarrass-
Q. And, the always popular, what is the most embarrassing moment of your life, one you’re willing to let other
ing moment of your life, one you’re willing to let other people know?
people know? A. I don’t linger on embarrassing moments very long. A couple of
A. Back in 1985 my high school had a student performance night. I weeks ago after returning from vacation, I arrived at an IVGID
was scheduled to appear in both a two-person play and as a soloist meeting at 4 p.m. Unfortunately, it had started at 10:30 in the
trumpet player in the school’s band. I was very nervous about the morning. I did participate for an hour and made some contribu-
play, but my performance went off without a hitch.The crowd was tions.The 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. alternating meeting schedule can be
still applauding as I ran over to take my place with the band. I can’t confusing, especially when you’ve been away and we have a lot of
remember much after that, but at some point I noticed that the extra workshops.
Paws & Reflect:
H
45 Tonka’s Tips
e is 115-pounds of purebred German shepherd,
and the Mt. Rose Ski Area is his domain.Tonka is an
avalanche dog at the ski area, owned by ski patroller
John Talbot.Tonka began living with Talbot when he
was seven weeks old, growing up as a ski area dog.
His fifth birthday was March 25, and the 2007-08
season was his fifth season at Mt. Rose Ski Area. He
is even sponsored, by PetSmart and Veterinary
carry an avy beacon, a probe and a shovel, but
use your well-developed brain to avoid danger
in the first place.
4. When traversing slide-prone terrain, ride one at

a time, from one safe spot to the next using all
your senses.
Specialists of Nevada! Tonka and his owner respond 5. Sniff out a weather and avalanche forecast
to backcountry searches.Tonka offers you five tips (www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/) and take your
for skiing/riding safely in the backcountry: cell phone.
1. From one pack-animal to another, never ride the Tonka attended a backcountry avalanche training
backcountry alone. this winter with the North Lake Tahoe Fire
Protection District, and the Bonanza caught Tonka
2.Tell others where you’ll be and when you plan on film. Check out “More Multimedia” on the
to be back. I can only search for you if I know Web site, www.tahoebonanza.com, and look for
where and when to start. “Avalanche Training.”
3. In avalanche terrain, each humanoid should — Tanya Canino

Who are we?
Here are five quick demographic statistics
about Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
• Incline’s median family income is $79,079.
• The average household size is 2.36, with the average

family size being 2.76.
• The median age of Incline is 42 years.
• For every 100 females, there are 109.5 males.
• The median price for a single-family residence in 2006

was $1.15 million and for a condo it was $584,000.
- Compiled from 2000 U.S. Census Bureau statistics.
— Kevin MacMillan
The Potlatch? They always have a
big softball rivalry. And when it
comes to women’s volleyball,
BATTER UP!
Sports rivalaries keep
Winquest said Rookies and
Garwoods are big rivals and have
played in the league title game the
past four seasons. And of course,
Incline amateur athletics interesting it’s usually the North Lake Tahoe
F
Bonanza vs. everyone, when it
comes to heated rivalries,Winquest
or most people, there’s a diehard athlete somewhere inside.The problem for a said. Of course, anyone familiar with
lot of people, though, is that the athlete is inside an out-of-shape body, without the the 2007 softball season will know
greatest amount of motivation. Luckily, the Incline Village Recreation Center has the who got the short end of that stick ...
answer. The Rec Center offers the chance for these people to relive their young — Kevin MacMillan
adult days by offering community sports leagues in soccer, basketball, volleyball
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and basketball.
Laid-back leagues take place throughout the year, with softball running
in the summer, basketball in the spring and basketball and volleyball in
the fall and winter.
But what’s a sports league without a little rivalry? It might not be
Michigan vs. Ohio State or Yankees/Red Sox, but some of the local
businesses in Incline are pretty into it when it comes to winning a
Rec League title, said Recreation Center Sports Coordinator
Indra Winquest.
Like G and E Painting and Crosby’s Pub. It seems these
two business are battling for an indoor soccer title
every fall,Winquest said. Or how about Rookies and
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Tahoe Jargon
- hard to figure
“i heard at the CAB meeting that the TRPA

might change its BMP policy regarding
SEZs.”
What?
Improvement Program was envisioned dur-
ing the 1997 Presidential Summit at Lake
Tahoe.Then-President Bill Clinton and others
convened here to focus efforts on protecting
Bay. Keep the acronmyn intact: if you drop
the “L,” you have the fire department for
the California side of the North Shore.
NHP - Nevada Highway Patrol.
Tahoe jargon is as bad as legalese, and the lake for future generations.The resulting The law enforcement arm for our highways.
has been likened to swimming in a bowl of program encompasses hundreds of capital SNC - Sierra Nevada College.
alphabet soup. For any recent transplants to improvement, research, program support, and The only four-year, private college in the
Tahoe, or a visitor trying to discern the local operation and maintenance projects in the state of Nevada is located in Incline Village.
lingo, a dictionary explaining Tahoe terms is a Tahoe Basin, all designed to help restore Lake SEZ - Stream Environment Zone.
necessary component of living in Tahoe. Tahoe’s clarity and environment. Wherever land is found to be influenced by
BMP - Best Management Practices. EIS - Environmental Impact a stream or high groundwater, it is deemed
All property owners in the Tahoe Basin are Statement. the most environmentally sensitive land in
required to install “BMPs,” which are land- If you are going to do a major project Tahoe. Don’t try to build a house in an SEZ!
scaping efforts designed to keep water from around here, odds are you’ll have to file an TRPA - Tahoe Regional Planning
running off your property and into Lake Environmental Impact Statement, which out- Agency.
Tahoe. BMPs are required by the TRPA. lines the project’s potential impact on the The bistate regulatory agency was created
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CAB - Citizens Advisory Board. environment, before you’ll get an approval in 1969 to preserve and protect the envi-
This is a board of volunteer citizens who to go ahead. ronmental beauty of Lake Tahoe. Its com-
meet monthly to advise the Washoe IVGID - Incline Village General pact was revised in 1980 and, after contro-
County Commission on various issues. Improvement District. versy and lawsuits, a regional plan was
Appointed by the county commission, the This is the closest entity to a local govern- adopted in 1987.The TRPA’s policies are the
board is made up of seven members. Our ment we have.This district is chartered to reason for so many other acronyms abound
local board is called the Incline Village/ provide water, sewer, trash and recreation in Tahoe.
Crystal Bay Citizens Advisory Board. for the communities of Incline Village and USFS - United States Forest Service.
CEP - Community Enhancement Crystal Bay. It is governed by a five-member, Within the Tahoe Basin, you might find
Project. elected board of trustees. another USFS acronym, the LTBMU, the
This is a program by the TRPA to encour- NDOT - Nevada Department of Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It is just
age revitalization projects in downtown and Transportation. the Forest Service for the Tahoe Basin.
recreation areas that demonstrate substan- This one is the acronym for the state of WCSO - Washoe County Sheriff’s
tial environmental, as well as social and eco- Nevada’s highway department — the ones Office.
nomic benefits. A local CEP project is the who remove the snow and keep the high- This is our local law enforcement agency,
Boulder Bay development of the Tahoe ways maintained. which covers all of Washoe County.The
Biltmore redevelopment. NLTFPD - North Lake Tahoe Fire WCSO has a substation in Incline Village,
EIP - Environmental Improvement Protection District. which services North Shore communities.
Program. This is our local fire department for the — Tanya Canino
According to the TRPA,, the Environmental communities of Incline Village and Crystal

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Twinkle, twinkle
little star
T he first three crucial attributes of a good stargaz-
ing site are dark skies, dark skies, and skies that
are very, very dark, according to the Web
Dr. Paul Guttman of Space Science for
Schools plans each evenings’ agenda and
site, Stardate online at www.stardate.org. helps visitors find the celestial objects
“Light pollution is the single most through 10” reflector telescopes. Bring
destructive foe to a dedicated stargaz- your own picnic and dress warm in
er, overwhelming the delicate glow of case you decide to stay late into the
nebulae, clusters,and even the fiery night with the die-hard stargazers.
glow of the dense star clouds that Call (775) 881-7560 for infor-
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tunities are almost always to be found dates:
in remote rural areas, far from the June 7:Views of Saturn and Spring
lights of cities and towns,” the Web site Celestial Objects
says, adding that another element that June 28: Views of Saturn and Spring
helps stargazing is altitude. Celestial Objects
Incline Village’s rural site, dark skies and Aug. 2:Views of Jupiter and Summer
high altitude create a great area for stargazing, Celestial Objects.
and UC Davis and Space Science for Schools scien- Sept. 5:Views of Jupiter, the Crescent Moon and
tists and volunteers are offering the community several Star Summer Celestial Objects
Parties throughout the summer.They are held at 7:30 p.m. on the Sept. 27:Views of Jupiter and Early Autumn Celestial Objects
beach at Sand Harbor (follow the signs to the east side of the — Tanya Canino
south beach).These events are scheduled with the best viewing of Star Photo taken by Dr. Paul Guttman
specific objects in the night sky in mind.
When Incline turns
50 Mark June 1, 2011 on your calendar.That’s

the year Incline Village will officially turn 50 years old.
In 1961, Washoe County and the State of Nevada authorized the
Incline Village General Improvement District to levy taxes and make improve-
ments to the small mountain and resort town.Though people have lived in
Incline since the late 1880s, the population wasn’t steady until the 1930s and has been
growing steadily since the 1960s. So get ready for 2011, Incline will party like it’s 1961.
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APRIL ents “Sing a Song of Seasons.” Tickets avail-
able at Potlatch, from choir members or at
Slam Poet of the Year. Contact Professor
June Saraceno, jsaraceno@sierranevada.edu.
the door for $15; $10 for students.
4-5 Star Follies
12 Reel Talk - The Graduate
6 and 8 p.m. Cal-Neva Lodge
9 Powerful Sounds of Taiko Drums 2 to 5 p.m. Incline Village Library
Community members come together to
4 p.m. Incline Village Library View the film “The Graduate” followed by a
perform lip-sync song and dance routines
Tsurunoka performs the ancient art of discussion group. Adults.
with all proceeds going to the Incline Village
Japanese Taiko drumming.The audience will
schools.Tickets available at The Potlatch.
be invited to participate in drumming and 12-19 Wilderness First Responder
(775) 831-7469; www.inclinestarfollies.org.
dancing. A 7-day Wilderness First Responder course
for outdoor explorers, enthusiasts, search
5 8th Annual Dummy Downhill
9 IHS Spring Zone Concert and rescue members, or anyone who
9 a.m. Diamond Peak Ski Area
5:30 p.m. Incline High School gym enjoys the outdoors. cwhite@laketa-
Create a dummy and send it off a big jump
The concert will feature 5th through12th hoeschool.org, (775) 831-5828 ext. 304.
on the Showoff run! Awards are given for
grade music students: bands, choirs, orchestras.
longest jump, best crash, and more!
15 Fiddle Music and Poetry
(775) 832-1177
10 Environmental Education 8 p.m. Sierra Nevada College Patterson Hall
Symposium Ken Waldman will be fiddling around, as
5 How To Read a Nautical Chart
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Tahoe Center for Environmental well as reading his poetry.
8 a.m. Incline Village Community Hospital
Sciences, Sierra Nevada College campus
Are you going to be chartering a boat in
The symposium will be focusing on the 23 Kids for Conservation Festival
strange waters this year? Do you have
issues of: water quality, defensible space, cli- 3 to 6 p.m. Incline Village Recreation Center
paper or electronic charts but don't know
mate change in the Sierras, BMPs, bear Celebrate Earth Day by attending a fun-
how to read them? The U.S. Coast Guard
awareness and invasive weeds. filled afternoon of free, earth friendly, edu-
Auxiliary Flotilla 11-01 offers this class.
cational activities for children ages 3 to10.
(775) 831-2352; jay.schmidt@yahoo.com.
10 Lola Haskins Poetry Reading (775) 832-1284, wastenot@ivgid.org.
7 p.m Tahoe Center for EnvironmentalSciences,
7 Where We Live School Program
Sierra Nevada College campus 24 Distinguished Speaker Series
2:15 p.m. Incline Elementary K-2 School
A kick-off to April Poetry Month. 7 to 9 p.m. Tahoe Center for Environmental
Second grade program; (775) 832-4240
11 Poetry Slam Richard Markin, president and CEO of
7-8 Spring Concert
7 p.m. Sierra Nevada College's Patterson Hall Heritage Provider Network.
7:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
Local poets will stand and deliver for a dnoonan@sierranevada.edu.
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MAY 14 Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Sierra Nevada College Patterson
28 Spring Concert
5:30 p.m. Incline High School theater
Hall Senior Farewell and Awards Concert.
3 Bear League Response Team
Sierra Nevada College Choir features a
Training
Noon to 5 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds
Broadway Concert. Tickets are $10 for JUNE
adults and $5 for children.
Community Non-Profit Center
2-6 Meet the Artist - Sierra Nevada
The Bear League is having a training session
17 Graduation at SNC College Summer Arts Program
for volunteers who wish to join their Bear
10 a.m. Sierra Nevada College lawn Linda Arbuckle presents Color and
Response Team for the North Shore.
Commencement, with a reception to follow Personality on Pottery Surfaces with
(530) 525-PAWS, info@savebears.
from 12:30 to 3 pm. Majolica.
3 Barbecue for CYMBAL
15-18 Hike, Bike & Walk Conference 7-8 Meet the Artist - Sierra Nevada
All day Incline Middle School baseball fields
MontBleu Casino, in Stateline, Nev. College Summer Arts Program
Cymbal will be raising money for the sym-
Alternative transportation, from bicycles Mattie Leeds presents Large Thrown Forms;
phonic band, jazz band and choir trips to
and hiking to trails, will be the topic of two Rachel Salvagione and Carole Hutchison
compete May 17 in Santa Cruz.
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3-4 Wilderness First Aid Course
7 Fur Ball
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donald W. Reynolds
16-18 Trail Building and Crew Hyatt Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino and Spa
Community Non-Profit Center
Leader Training The annual fundraising event for the Pet
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Galena Creek Park Network with entertainment, live auction,
Wilderness First Aid Course with the
Provides the knowledge to help build and silent auction and raffles.
National Outdoor Leadership School and
maintain Tahoe-area pedestrian and motor-
Wilderness Medicine Institute. Cost is $150
ized trails. $65 fee includes instruction, park 7 Star Party
for textbooks, equipment and certification.
lodging, food, training materials and trans- 7:30 p.m. Sand Harbor State Park
(775) 298-0012, info@tahoerimtrail.org.
portation, www.tahoerimtrail.org. Free telescope viewings with Space Science
for Schools and the UC Davis astronomers.
10 Snapshot Day
24 CYMBAL Rummage Sale
9 a.m. to noon
Incline Middle School multipurpose room. 7 X-Treme Clean
Volunteers will take a "snapshot" of the
Annual CYMBAL rummage sale is a 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Incline Middle School
condition of Tahoe and Truckee watersheds.
fundraiser for Incline school music program. Clean-up, carnival and food hosted by the
(775) 832-1284 or rms@ivgid.org.
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8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Incline Village Community Nevada College Summer Arts pguttman@ss4s.org , (775) 720-6999.
Hospital parking lot Randy Brodnax and Don Ellis present Fast
Presented by North Lake Tahoe Fire Pottree and Emily Silver will have a 13 Tahoe Chamber Music Concert
Community Health Care Auxiliary. photography workshop. 3 p.m. Location TBA
An Ariel Ensemble featuring a string quartet
8 Tee-off 4 Toddlers Golf Tournament 28 Star Party plus oboe. (775) 831-2298.
Noon Mountain Course 7:30 p.m. Sand Harbor State Park
Golf tournament, silent auction and raffle to Free telescope viewings with Space Science 14-18 Meet the Artist - Sierra
support the Tahoe Children's Foundation. for Schools and the UC Davis astronomers. Nevada Summer Arts Program
The cost is $125.00 per person, $500 for a Bobby Scroggins presents Hollow Core
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9-13 Meet the Artist - Sierra Nevada 2-4 Red,White & Tahoe Blue 19-20 Meet the Artist - Sierra
College Summer Arts Program A 3-day community celebration of the Nevada Summer Arts Program
Sam Chung presents a ceramics workshop Fourth of July with events & entertainment. Arthur Gonzalez presents “The portrait”
on teapots. Carole and William Hutchison and the “Asymmetic Emotion.”
present Beginning Fusing and Slumping and 7-11 Meet the Artist - Sierra Nevada
Sarah Whorf will have a printmaking work- College Summer Arts Program 20 Tahoe Chamber Music Concert
shop on suicide color printing. Vince Pitelka will hold a ceramics workshop 3 p.m. Location TBA
on handbuilding tricks of the trade. Tim Sonos Handbell Ensemble with James
11 Senior Scholarship Awards Night Guthrie will hold a digital art workshop on Meridith, conductor. (775) 831-2298.
5:30 p.m. Incline High School web page design.
21-25 Meet the Artist - Sierra
12 Incline High School Graduation July 10 - Aug. 17 Lake Tahoe Nevada Summer Arts Program
4 p.m. Incline High School Shakespeare Festival Randy Johnston presents Personal
“Richard III,” “A Midsummer Night's Vocabulary in Form and Function and
16-20 Meet the Artists - Sierra Dream,” and a musical “CAMBIO,” based on Gregory Kondos presents Contemporary
Nevada College Summer Arts Victor Hugo's novel “The Hunchback of Landscape.
Xavier Gonzalez presents Crystalline Notre Dame.” Tickets range from $22-$67.
Glazes. Carole and William Hutchison pres- www.LakeTahoeShakespeare.com, 888-32- 27 Tahoe Chamber Music Concert
ent Advanced Fusing and Slumping and SHOWS. For information, (800) 74-shows. 3 p.m. Location TBA
Jerry Dodrill will hold a digital photography “A Trio of Lenz” with Ruth Lenz on violin,
workshop. 10 Lobster Dinner Peter Lenz on cello and Andrea Lenz on
6 p.m. The Chateau piano. (775) 831-2298.
21-23 GOLF Fore Education North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care
This annual fundraiser will have an auction Auxiliary dinner, (775) 833-3668. July 28 - Aug. 1 Meet the Artist -
on June 21, golf at Championship course on Sierra Nevada College Summer Arts
June 22 and a special golf event at 11-13 Astro Star Explorer Camp Bill van Guilder presents Lidded Pots - the
Montreux Golf Course on June 23. Clair Tappaan Lodge, Donner Summit techniques of form and function. Susan Chin
This camp provides a unique learning expe- presents Approaching the Brooch.
”LIVE AT THE LAKE,

CALL JANE AND NATE!”
Jane and Nate’s roots of hard work, Jane and Nathan are sales agents with
discipline and honesty come from being Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty.
raised in the Midwest. Moving west, Jane Nathan is also a Licensed Business Broker
worked at UCSD Med Center and man- with extensive experience in distressed
aged her own rental properties. Nathan, property investing and development.
who has a graduate degree from M.I.T
Business School, as well as a degree WE WILL WORK HARD FOR YOU!
in Mechanical Engineering, is also a Check out our new community web-site at
California licensed lawyer. www.InclineVillageLive.com.
Nathan Jones & Jane Barnhart

775-223-1177 or 858-349-8789
jbarnhart@cbivr.com INCLINE VILLAGE REALTY, INC.

AUGUST SEPTEMBER 8 Poetry Reading
7-9 p.m. Tahoe Center for Environmental
1-3 Astro Star Explorer Camp 5 Star Party
Reading by Brian Turner, an Iraq veteran.
Clair Tappaan Lodge, Donner Summit 7:30 p.m. Sand Harbor State Park
This camp provides a unique learning expe- Free telescope viewings with Space Science
11 Chocolate Festival
rience for the entire family. for Schools and the UC Davis astronomers.
7 p.m. North Tahoe Conference Center
pguttman@ss4s.org. (775) 720-6999.
The spectacular annual Chocolate Festival
13 Family Star Explorer Mini Camp
hosted by Tahoe Women's Services.
2 Star Party Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Highway
7:30 p.m. Sand Harbor State Park An action-packed program for families.
12-14 Astro Star Explorer Camp
Free telescope viewings with Space Science (775) 720-6999, pguttman@ss4s.org.
Clair Tappaan Lodge, Donner Summit
for Schools and the UC Davis astronomers.
This camp provides a unique learning expe-
18 Sink 'Em and Hold 'Em Golf and
rience for the entire family.
3 Tahoe Chamber Music Concert Poker Fundraiser
pguttman@ss4s.org , (775) 720-6999.
3 p.m. Location TBA Noon, the Chateau
Stern and Nagano featuring Kay Stern on Presented by Children's Cabinet of Incline
17-18 Spirits Days and Octoberfest
violin and Joan Nagano on piano. (775) Village, Rotary and the North Lake Tahoe
All day, the Village Center
831-2298. Community Health Care Association.
An Octoberfest-style event filled with
booths and outdoor seating and bands.
7-13 Lake Tahoe Concours 27 Star Party
d’Elegance Wood Boat Show 7:30 p.m. Sand Harbor State Park
22-26 Tahoe-Reno Intl. Film Festival
This is the 35th anniversary of the event Free telescope viewings with Space Science
A force for Positive World Change. (775)
hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club.Tickets go for Schools and the UC Davis astronomers.
298-0018, tahoefilmfest @aol.com
on sale after Memorial Day. Events are listed
on line at www.tahoeyc.com. OCTOBER 25 Rotary Bowl-a-Thon
Incline Bowl
9 Family Star Explorer Mini Camp Date TBA: CYMBAL Maestro for Music
Rotary Club of Incline Village event.
Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Highway Hyatt Lake Tahoe Resort
An action-packed program for families. Second annual $10,000 No Limit Texas
(775) 720-6999, pguttman@ss4s.org. Hold Em tournament for Cymbal.
NOVEMBER
15 Model United Nations
10 Tahoe Chamber Music Concert Date TBA: Dog Days of Fall
9 a.m to 5 p.m.Tahoe Center for Environmental
3 p.m. Location TBA Burnt Cedar Pool
Science , Sierra Nevada College campus
The Great Basin Brass Quintet. (775) 831- All dogs of Incline Village are invited to this
Mock U.N. experience for high schoolers.
2298. special event. Bring your own towels!
17 Tahoe Chamber Music Concert 5 to 12 Xterra

DECEMBER
3 p.m. Location TBA Xterra U. S. National Championship
Date TBA:
Richard Cionco on piano. (775) 831-2298. triathlon.
Toys for Tots
Recreation Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Photo/Jen Schmidt

Photo/Brian Seppa
Advanced Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Maureen Dudley, Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty . . . . . . .39
Alpine Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Mike Chamberlain, Dickson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Austin’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Mike Menath Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Bar Bar Bar U-Bake Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Mr. Attic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Big Water Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Nathan Jones & June Barnhart,
Bowl Incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Brian D. Seppa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Nevada Security Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Carson Tahoe Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 North Lake Tahoe Bonanza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Century 21 Realty, Mountain Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Crosby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Pet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Dickson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pier Warmuth, Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty . . . . . . . . .19
Dr. Dave Andrews, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Ponderosa Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Dr. Johnathan Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Scott Tieche, Ann Nichols & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Farmer’s Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sierra Mobile Pet Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Hane Team, Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Sierra Nevada College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
High Altitude Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Simonian Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
High Sierra Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Stillwater Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Housesmiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Soule Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Hub Bros. Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Tahoe Biltmore Lodge/Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Incline Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Tahoe Store Emporium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Incline Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Thai Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Incline Schools Academic Excellence Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Incline Tahoe Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Tim Lampe, Marriner Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Incline Village Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 UBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Incline Village General Improvement District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Vacation Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Jeunesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Village Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Joanna Rice, Century 21 McGregor Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Village Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Juniper Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Village Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Karen Simon, Dickson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Village Ski Loft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
It says yeehaw in an upscale,
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When it comes to designing and furnishing your home,

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With our flair for finding one-of-a-kind treasures, linens and accessories, we
bring charm, personality and aȜention to your home and o£ce. Our designers make the process
one that’s fun, simple, and that appeals to your tastes. As well as your wallet.
Visit our worldly liȜle store today and see how we can help your home stand out.
We think you’ll like what you see.
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Mountain Properties
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combine to promise a life of peace that only a few can enjoy.
Trust Century 21 Mountain Properties
to find or sell your home in this exclusive community.
Buyers and sellers seek out the professionals of

Century 21 Mountain Properties for our award winning experience,
skill and resources. Our integrity is second to none.
You deserve the exclusive service that makes

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Photo by Brian Seppa
937 Tahoe Blvd. Ste. 130 • Incline Village, NV 89451
www.century21mountainproperties.com
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50I]^c\h

You need to know

An Insider’s Guide to Incline Village & Crystal Bay

Perfect for New Home Construction

In this year’s North Shore Almanac, the Bonanza has highlighted

Terrie Lafferty Drago

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North Lake Tahoe Bonanza

Photo Gallery On the cover

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Incline Tahoe Glass Company, situated in the center of Incline Village,

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Create a 100 foot (or to the property boundary)

50 Things you need to know 9

The North LakeTahoe Bonanza and

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(800) BILTMORE · (775) 831-0660 • tahoebiltmore.com

2. Hank urged his owner, Kathie Maxwell of

3. Hank hosted the R.E.A.D. Dogs in

4. Finally, Hank’s column can be found

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"RIAN$3EPPA ,-4 “Smart Buyers are in the

• 24 years of market leadership

0HOTOGRAPHER SALES • MARKETING •

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6 and 8:30 p.m. April 4 and 5

Prices: $10 (kids) $25-$50 (adults)

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STAFFED WITH HIGHLY SKILLED PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES OUTPATIENT SURGERY LABORATORY OPEN

Tahoe Blvd. (HWY 28)

880 Alder Ave. Incline Village, NV 89451

A Service of Tahoe Forest Health System

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Geoff Goodman, a member of the ski team, said

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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

ASK US HOW YOU CAN HELP SAVE THIS

PRIVATE EVENT RENTALS EXCLUSIVE TO

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• 16 Certified Lanes • Video Poker • Senior Groups

Let’s go bowling EVERY DAY

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

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Call for Free Consultation

880 Northwood Boulevard, Suite 1

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880 Northwood Blvd.

Village Square Family: Whatever you Tahoe Store: Where do you go

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Lake Tahoe’s Premier Spa

• hydrating body treatments

• advanced hair color

• luxury manicures and pedicures

I n Incline Village there is always time to relax, refresh and

infinity tub and an aroma bath.

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RED, WHITE &

Q. So Pete, what brought you to Diamond Peak? When

"RIAN$3EPPA,-4 “Smart Buyers are in the

Tim Lampe 775-745-9730