Incline Village, Nevada – Military Officers’ Association of America, Lake Tahoe Chapter (“MOAA-LTC”) joined with the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans’ Club (“Vets’ Club”) to jointly sponsor the “Thank a Vet” Charity Golf Tournament held Monday, June 19 in the picturesque Championship Golf Course in Incline Village, Nevada. The event raised over $100,000 and netted $85,000 to support and honor the courageous men and women who have served in the armed forces and now are in need of medical or counseling services.

The funds were evenly split between the Veterans Guest House and PTSD NOW!  Veterans Guest House provides free overnight accommodations and transportation assistance for veterans and their families coming to the Reno for medical care. PTSD Now! Is an Incline-based charity that funds counseling and a resiliency training program called “Purple Resolve” for active-duty military, national guard, reservists, and veterans.

This exciting day on the greens brought together golf enthusiasts, veterans, community members, and businesses for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie, all for a noble cause.

Through this tournament, MOAA-LTC and Vets Club sought to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans and provide vital support to improve their lives. The funds generated from this event went directly toward programs and initiatives dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for veterans and their families.

“We were thrilled to host the Thank a Vet Charity Golf Tournament in Incline Village,” said James Clark, President of MOAA-LTC. “This event serves as a powerful platform to rally support for our veterans, honor their sacrifice, and create a lasting impact in their lives. Vets Club President Damian Smith added: “By participating or contributing, each person made a tangible difference and gave back to those who have selflessly served our nation.”

The tournament featured a competitive yet enjoyable format that welcomed golfers of all skill levels. Participants competed for various prizes and engaged in friendly competition while enjoying the stunning landscape and perfect weather that Incline Village offers. The event was organized by Sue Foltz who has previously organized charity golf fundraisers. 

The Thank a Vet Charity Golf Tournament welcomed the support and involvement of individuals, businesses, and organizations that share a commitment to supporting our veterans. Many contributed by sponsoring a hole, providing in-kind donations, or participating as a golfer in the tournament. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help make a meaningful impact.

About Military Officers Association of America – Lake Tahoe Chapter, Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans Club, Veterans Guest House and PTSD NOW!

MOAA-LTC and the Vets Club (https://www.yourtahoeplace.com/parks-recreation/programs/senior-programs/ivcb-veterans) are distinguished veterans’ organizations committed to improving the lives of the military, veterans, and their families.  PTSD NOW! (ptsdnow.org) Sponsors programs that actually work in reducing suicide rates in the military, National Guard, and veterans.  Veterans Guest House (veteransguesthouse.org) serves veterans from 20 different counties who seek medical care in the Truckee Meadows area.

Photo:  MGEN Dan Yoo, USMC (Ret) (center) briefs golfers on the importance of veterans’ charities the tournament is fundraising for.  Co-Chairs Jim Clark (left) and Sue Foltz (right) look on.

For information contact:

James Clark

tahoesbjc@aol.com

(775)762-8802

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/21/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Incline Village Board of Trustees worked on communication with the public through creating a new Frequently Asked Questions page and the implementation of board-appointed committees at their meeting on Wednesday, July 12. 

The meeting centered mainly around a list of frequently asked questions brought to the board by Chairman Matthew Dent, to which he requested board feedback on dispelling rumors that have been circulating around the district. There were many rumors brought up by the board that are frequently mentioned during public comment, ranging from the explanation on the elimination of the recreation fee, to the rumored privatization of all IVGID facilities. Over ten questions were discussed by the board, each involving its own discussion on the best way to respond to public interest. 

Trustee Dave Noble was hesitant to get too deep into answering questions that addressed rumors among the district, especially as the questions of definitions began to arise. The board questioned what the true model for the district really is and if it has been changed, and questions of what the word ‘privatize’ truly means. 

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Originally published in the Sierra Sun 07/21/2023, Submitted

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Placer County has released for public review a draft environmental impact report for the SNOW Museum and Community Cultural Center.

The proposed project would include the construction of a museum and cultural center celebrating the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada. The facility would include a two-story building up to 20,000 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet, as well as outdoor gathering spaces and amenities. It would be located on one acre of Olympic Valley Park at 101 Olympic Valley Road. 

The Museum of Olympic and Sierra Nevada Ski History would commemorate the events of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games held in Olympic Valley and Lake Tahoe and the ensuing effects on regional and western ski history. The museum would also document the ski history of the Sierra Nevada region beginning with the Washoe Tribe to 19th-century gold miners, to members of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division, to current World Cup athletes.

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/20/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved another allocation of funds to multiple entities on the North Shore, including to the Incline Village Crystal Bay Community & Business Association and the Tahoe Prosperity Center. 

The monies allocated are available from the American Rescue Plan Act funds through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which saw the county receive $91.5 million two years ago. The county has been allocating funds ever since. 

The money granted during the meeting on Tuesday, July 18, totaled $6,231,494, with funds going to multiple entities in Washoe County, including multiple related to Lake Tahoe. 

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Residing in the 19^th century has long been a convenient and comfortable escape for me. But I’m starting to feel a little cramped now, as I’m not always able to escape 21^st century assaults of internecine war, climate catastrophe, and the advance of artificial intelligence.Not being a poet, it is not possible for me to wax melancholy, but the country I love and call home is no longer seen by the rest of the world as a shining beacon of hope and happiness. We are regarded more today as a well-armed failed state. A 19-year-old French citizen, in referring to the teenage driver whose killing at a traffic stop prompted recent unrest in France, is quoted as asking, “How can someone be killed for refusing a traffic stop? Are we in America or what?”

Our sending cluster munitions to Ukraine could come back to bite us in the asparagus, as mission creep morphs into morals creep. We’ve seen how preparation for war begets war, and escalation is usually the tripwire. Robert Oppenheimer cautioned us, “If there is another world war, this civilization may go under.” Scarily, we accept that genocidal weapons are now in the hands of persons of questionable character.

Comparable dangers lurk in the arrival of artificial intelligence, where danger and solutions to danger are mixed together. Here again, if mission drift wafts into mission creep, well, we could be toast. 

Our little skulls are Davids compared to the Goliath skull of AI, and while the intelligence of AI expands exponentially, our intelligence seems to be on hold. There doesn’t appear to be anything about us that cannot be surpassed by AI, and surpassed in a New York minute. Mitigations must be put in place to control this colossus before it controls us…

I used to escape to Mark Twain’s home…  

“To us, our house was not unsentient matter – it had a heart, and a soul, and eyes to see us with; and approvals, and solicitudes, and deep sympathies; it was of us, and we were in its confidence, and lived in its grace and in the peace of its benediction.” 

But now the very thought of matter being sentient is somewhat unsettling to me…

As for climate, when I was a kid, we used to say it was hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. Today in Las Vegas it is too hot to get to the sidewalk, for your brain might get fried before you arrive. The two hardest things to find in Las Vegas today are designated shade and a designated driver.

Know what keeps me almost sane? The arrival of a good friend, sharing a couple cold Icky IPA’s, smoking a couple Cohibas, and engaging in some vigorous conversation, this is what keeps me almost sane in this troubled 21^st century. Hell, I’m just glad to be here to bear witness…

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Just in time for summer, Soule Domain is excited to announce the addition of its new outdoor wine bar. Offering an extensive list of fantastic wines, appetizers, salads, and desserts in a beautiful Patio setting. It’s quickly become a hot spot for a relaxing evening.

“The new outdoor wine + snacks bar is amazing! Such a comfortable, laid atmosphere in a beautiful setting – yet with the delicious wines and yummy snacks you’d expect from Soule Domain! As much as I’m hesitant to spread the word, for fear of it getting too populated, this place is a gem!” – Janelle S.

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Tahoe Forest Health System offers a variety of discounted lab tests for cash-paying or under and uninsured patients at two convenient locations in Truckee, California, and Incline Village, Nevada. No appointment is necessary.

Next Incline Village date

July 28, 2023, 7:30 am – 9:00 am (3rd Friday)
(alternate months on the 4th Friday)

Incline Village Community Hospital
880 Alder Avenue, Incline Village

Lab Tests

• Complete Blood Count (without differential) – $13
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (fasting required) – $29
• Lipid Panel (fasting required) – $35
• Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy – $44
• Hemoglobin A1C – $28
• TSH, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone – $34
• PSA, Prostate-Specific Antigen – $87

Payment is collected at the time of service. This program is not billable through insurance.
Photo ID required.

(530) 587-3769 or tfhd.com for more information

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Originally published in the Sierra Sun 07/15/2023, Submitted to Sun

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – In an effort to improve lake clarity and reduce sediment loading from roadway runoff to protect the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, Placer County is moving forward with the construction of the transformative Lower Secline Water Quality project in Kings Beach.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently authorized a contract award of $580,951 to F.W. Carson Co. out of Incline Village, Nevada, for construction of this vital water quality improvement project – located on Secline Street south of state Route 28 and encompassing the western portion of Brockway Vista Avenue in the Kings Beach commercial core.

“We’re excited to see construction begin on this project because it’s vital for protecting the lake,” said Placer’s Public Works Deputy Director Rebecca Taber. “Both Secline Street and Brockway Vista Avenue are in poor condition and only about 200 feet from the lake, so sediment washes right down to the beach during major storms. This project will stabilize and protect exposed soil and provide treatment of this runoff to alleviate that concern.”

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