In The News – Incline Village General Improvement District defers RFP, separation agreement, appointment of interim GM
August 20, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 08/21/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Directors decided to enhance the Request for Proposals document, and defer a separation agreement with the current general manager, and defer appointing an interim general manager at Tuesday night’s meeting.
All three items will be deferred until the Aug. 28 meeting.
Director of Human Resources Erin Feore said 24 candidates applied for the general manager position.
Philosophy to me is a little like analytical geometry, you learn about it in college, then never ever use it. Granted, I have tried to visualize what the first philosopher, Thales, told us, “All things are full of gods.” But to me, a rock is still, just a rock.
Please believe me when I tell you that I have tried to ascribe to the notion implanted in my head by Plato, that, there is a transmigration of souls, though I kinda doubt it.
In full disclosure, I have gained some stoic calm from Seneca, “To mankind, mankind is holy.” I would like to have hung out with Seneca for a weekend, though I suspect he would be drinking Diet Mountain Dew, and not laughing at my jokes.
Kierkegaard might be better company for me. A friend gave me a bottle of Bareknuckle Brandy with these instructions on the label: “Pour two ounces in a snifter, neat. Serve with a cigar you cannot afford, and some quotes by Kierkegaard, because Bareknuckle Brandy is a joke that took nine months to distill, barrel aged in Scrooge McDuck’s pile of cash.”
Darwin’s Natural Law of Adaptation once enabled me to jump out of the way of a teenager’s first day on an electric bike, and live to tell about it.
Yet hard as I try, I cannot wrap my brain around the infinity of space, or the eternity of time. Only when I stop trying, and drop the subject out of mind, can I savor the sweet taste of serenity.
The word “philosopher” defines, “one who loves wisdom,” and philosophers will continue to search for the meaning of life, God love them. Personally, I don’t love philosophy, but I do like philosophers, just as I don’t love poetry, but do like poets. To subscribe to one philosophy or another, you must have a certain amount of faith, and as our mutual friend Mark Twain reminds us, “Faith is believin’ what you know ain’t so.”
I remember my wonderful high school teacher, Ms. Mosure, who assigned us seniors the almost impossible task of writing our philosophy of life in 500 words or fewer. Well, I no more had a philosophy of life than I had a pet alligator, so I wrote down five jokes of one hundred words each, and handed in my paper. She gave me an F, a grade I was fully expecting and deserved.
Five years later, while fighting with Marines in Vietnam, I sent Ms. Mosure a letter asking her forgiveness. I only wish I could take her to brunch at the Hyatt today, as she must be smiling down from above at the fact that I handed my paper in five years late, and remember her fondly in 2024. Good teachers have good lasting effects on indolent students.
Just here, we shall leave the last word to Marcus Aurelius, “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Community Fundraiser Events
August 19, 2024 | Kristin Derrin
As summer fades, the fundraising season in Incline Village and Crystal Bay is heating up! Our community’s incredible non-profits are gearing up for a series of exciting events. With tickets still available, now’s the time to get involved. Many of these events also feature silent auctions and are open to donations from our generous community. Check out these 11 must-attend fundraisers as we head into the fall!
St. Clare’s Montessori – Sunday August 25th
Benefiting Scholarships for St. Clare’s Montessori School
Join St. Clare’s families and staff at Alibi Ale Works Incline Village Public House on Sunday, August 25th, from 4-7 pm (free for the community). Live Music, kids activities, beers, pizza, fantastic raffle and an incredible silent auction. More Details Here: DRINK BEER, BUILD A FUTURE
PEO – Tastes of Incline – Thursday, August 29th
Benefit for Local Scholarships
Thursday from 4:30pm – 7:00pm join the community at The Chateau for Tastes of Incline. Tickets are available at The Potlatch. More info: TASTES OF INCLINE
AAUW’s Garden Party – September 15th (Silent Auction starts 9/1/24 – 9/18/2024)
Benefit for Scholarships
Tickets still available for the Lakeside Garden Party. Step into a picturesque paradise at our Garden Party on September 15. The event will be held at a lakefront estate in Incline Village, Nevada where every corner of the property is adorned with the splendor of nature and the allure of art. Silent Auction goes live September 1st.
Spend the day at Incline Wine + Food and explore the 6-acre lakefront estate in a walk-around wine tasting and a one of a kind gathering with Wineries + Bubbles + Fun + Food offering a sense of place rooted in the timeless essence of Lake Tahoe—the Lakefront Estate Lawn at Kern Schumacher’s Residence in Incline Village. Silent Auction Items are still being accepted.
2nd Annual Endless Summer Pickleball Smash – Sunday, September 8th
Benefit for Pet Network
Get ready for the ultimate mixer! You’ll play a minimum of 6 games, each with different partners and opponents. The first to 11 points wins each match. Your admission includes a scrumptious catered dinner, two drink tickets, and after-party fun!
Grab your Lederhosen and your furry (or not) friends, you’re going to BARKtoberfest! Includes dinner, unlimited beer, and live music by Jacked Up Tahoe.
34th Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival – Saturday, October 19th
Benefit for Sierra Community House
We are looking forward to celebrating our community and all we have accomplished together with an evening of decadent chocolate creations, wine tasting, heavy appetizers, live music, and an engaging and interactive program. Our theme this year is Masquerade.
In The News – Bi-state program continues to show results for Lake Tahoe clarity
August 19, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, August 19th, Submitted
Pollutant control measures kept over 550,000 pounds of fine sediment out of lake in 2023 despite extended snowmelt period, new California-Nevada report shows.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – A bi-state effort to reduce pollution and restore Lake Tahoe’s world-famous water clarity kept significant amounts of stormwater and fine-grained sediment out of the lake in 2023, despite challenges from a winter of record snowfall and runoff, according to an annual lake performance report released today.
While a prolonged snowmelt period in spring 2023 swept sediment into the lake and reduced clarity, partners in the Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load Program (TMDL Program) helped keep the lake’s annual average clarity at around 68 feet, which is in line with what has been observed over the past two decades, the bi-state report shows. This was achieved despite continuous periods of heavy snowfall and cold temperatures in 2023, which hindered street sweeping and stormwater infiltration efforts for long stretches.
Hundreds of points up, or hundreds down. Whatever, it’s just another day on Wall Street. Blame traders, short sellers, and people that became too comfortable with leverage.
Every so often the stock market runs into a rough spot and prices fall fast if only briefly. One such spot was overdue. Sometimes there are catalysts, usually economic news, but in many cases it’s a matter of profit-taking after a good run. That describes early August. Profits were taken. Cash generated went into energy, utility, financial stocks and fixed income vehicles, all of which rallied.
As you’ve read here I continue to focus on earnings and interest rates, the driving forces that move stocks. For 78 percent of companies second-quarter earnings were better than expected, but the tone was subdued. Several CEOs are saying consumers are under pressure and less confident in the economic future and their own. With the average credit card balance of $6,200 consumers are unable to spend as they’d like.
The macro data also show a softening economy. Not a looming recession but a slow-growing economy. Typically, there are job losses ahead of a recession. We see just the opposite now.
The stock and bond markets are often leading indicators, and if so today the latter is saying demand for credit will moderate or decline in the slowdown, which is why rates on the ten-year Treasury have fallen back to 3.8 percent. For months I’ve been urging investors to nail down bonds or preferreds while rates were higher. The opportunity is still there, though less rewarding. Treasury bond ETFs are already up 3 percent over the last month.
Over many years we have seen several stretches in which stocks sold off as they have recently. Much like the market in 1987 stocks had a good run to new highs this year with the most speculative stocks leading the way. Little remembered is that in 1987 the market then rallied and went on to close higher for the year. Just like then, the bull market isn’t over.
Fortunately, it is no longer a seven-stock bull market. The Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV) is up 10 percent this year and was stable in early August even when the S&P 500 faltered. It is easy to own. So are energy issues, especially Williams Cos (WMB) and Oneok Inc. (OKE). When you own good securities then there is no need to keep jumping into and out of the market.
David Vomund is an Incline Village-based Independent Investment Advisor. Information is found at www.VomundInvestments.com or by calling 775-832-8555. Clients hold the positions mentioned in this article. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial advisor before purchasing any security.
The Local Lens – Natural Grocer Mural & Commissioner Meeting
August 14, 2024 | Linda Offerdahl
Have you seen the Natural Grocers Mural? Local artist Sara Smith is creating a scene that reflects the values of a healthy lifestyle and sustainability common to our community and to Natural Grocers. Although it isn’t finished, you can see the basic design that is already sketched out. Plan to be a community artist and help complete the bottom portion of the mural on Saturday, August 31st from 10-2.
TOMORROW NIGHT is the Washoe County commissioner candidate forum, featuring incumbent Commissioner Chair Alexis Hill and former Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler. Plan your question in advance and come early enough to write it up on the paper provided by organizers IVCB Community Forum and IVCBA.
IVCBA will be launching a campaign on civic engagement this fall. It starts with getting involved and understanding the issues facing the community. We hope to set the tone with this first candidate forum, asking for thoughtful questions, civility and respect for the candidates.
Watch for Tahoe Talks on voting issues at Incline Library this fall. We will also be shining a light on our service clubs, encouraging people to get involved with our schools and nonprofits, either through volunteering or leadership roles on their boards.
MUSIC THIS WEEKEND!
Super Diamond is performing Friday in the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room. It’s a fundraiser for the Village Pet Foundation, helping with expenses for surgeries on pets. You can also support them by shopping at their thrift store in Christmas Tree Village. More exciting news from them soon about their second location and pet grooming!
ICONIC INCLINERS EVENT NEXT TUESDAY
The annual classic car show and dinner is next Tuesday. Joining Incliners is a great way to get involved and meet some really nice people 49+ years of age. And we all know that is YOUNG, not old!
Incline Village Community Forum to Feature Candidates for Washoe County Commission District 1
August 14, 2024 | Julie Malkin-Manning
IVCB Community Forum and IVCBA welcome the community to participate in a moderated Q&A with the Washoe County Commission District 1 candidates. The event will take place on Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Duffield Theatre at Incline High School (499 Village Boulevard, Incline Village, NV) and is open to the public.
This forum provides an excellent opportunity for residents of Washoe County to engage with the candidates, ask questions, and learn about their platforms and visions for the future of the county. The event aims to foster an informed electorate by encouraging direct dialogue between the community and those seeking to represent them.
The candidates for Washoe County Commission District 1 are: Marsha Berkbigler (www.marsha4washoe.com) and Alexis Hill (www.votealexishill.com).
Each candidate will have the opportunity to present their key issues and goals, followed by a moderated Q&A session where community members can ask questions about topics that matter most to them. The forum will be moderated by IVCB Community Forum members. Questions will only be accepted during the meeting from those attending in-person.
“We believe that an informed community is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy,” said Linda Offerdahal, IVCBA Executive Director. “This forum is designed to give voters a clear understanding of where each candidate stands on important issues so they can make an informed decision in the upcoming election.”
IVCB Community Forum and IVCBA encourage all residents of District 1 Washoe County to attend this important event. For those unable to attend in person, the forum will be live-streamed on http://www.youtube.com/@iv-cbcommunityforum9730 and recorded for later viewing.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday, August 15
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Duffield Theatre at Incline High School (499 Village Blvd, Incline Village, NV)
LIVE STREAM: http://www.youtube.com/@iv-cbcommunityforum9730
In The News – 12 Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.
August 14, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in Travel & Leisure, 08/12/2024, Written by Dobrina Zhakova
From California to Vermont, these small towns are some of the country’s most sought-after communities to call home, according to real estate experts.
#1 – Incline Village, NV
This upscale community on the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe is far from being just another resort town. Unlike similar vacation destinations, Incline Village has everything its approximately 9,000 residents need to live here full-time: a hospital, pharmacies, schools, grocery stores, a university campus (University of Nevada, Reno), and a library.
Of course, there’s no shortage of recreational amenities such as private beaches, a boat launch, pools, golf courses, and even an in-town ski resort, Diamond Peak. Residents also enjoy no income tax and relatively low property taxes, according to Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty agent David Duffie.
“The most popular neighborhoods are near the lake or in areas with great lake views,” added Duffie. “These include Lakefront, Mill Creek, and Lakeview subdivisions for lake proximity, and the Eastern Slope for views.”
However, relocating to Incline Village isn’t cheap. According to Zillow, the median home value is $1,411,680.
Take the North Tahoe / Truckee Commuter Survey by September 6! You could win a prize!
August 14, 2024 | Member Submitted
If you work in the North Tahoe / Truckee area please take this survey!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/tahoecommute
You can enter to win one of five gift cards to Safeway for $100. Your responses will help the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association with a project to improve commuter transportation options in the region.
The survey is open through September 6. Please share it with others who work in North Tahoe / Truckee. Thank you for your input!
Subject Line
¡Realice la encuesta sobre los desplazamientos al norte de Tahoe / Truckee antes del 6 de septiembre! ¡Podría ganar un premio!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/tahoecommute
Si trabaja en la zona de North Tahoe / Truckee, ¡le rogamos que responda a esta encuesta!
Puede participar para ganar una de las cinco tarjetas regalo de Safeway por valor de 100 dólares. Sus respuestas ayudarán a la Asociación de Gestión del Transporte de Truckee North Tahoe con un proyecto para mejorar las opciones de transporte de pasajeros en la región.
La encuesta está abierta hasta el 6 de septiembre. Por favor, compártalo con otras personas que trabajen en North Tahoe / Truckee. Gracias por su aportación.
I read an interesting account this morning of Chinese college students pretending to be birds to escape the rhythm of their daily grind. Of course I immediately empathized with these students, I having a pet Steller’s jay named Huckleberry, to whom there is never a dull moment. I don’t exactly pretend to be a bird when Huck drops by at Happy Hour for his Beer Nut, though I do wave my arms up and down to welcome him, and he returns the favor.
Scoff as you may, this has been our routine for seven years now, and has kept the both of us healthy, happy and in good humor. Then this summer Huckleberry married a nice girl named Emmeline, and they brought into our Tahoe paradise four beautiful babies, “Daphne, Jim, Tom & Becky, all of whom fledged last week from a nest they built aside my front door, and are hopping around the neighborhood today keeping everybody entertained.
Huckleberry is smart. He can count to two, and understands when I say, “You’re too early, Huckleberry, you must come back at five!” And he does…
For those gentle readers who have not visited Twain Haven to witness this ceremony, I will recount a few of the techniques Huck employs to get my attention. One, he will bang on the window with his beak, two, he will land on the flagstaff and wave the American flag, and three, he will fake his own death, I kid you not…
Just last week, when I was to be at the college with friends for some appetizers at five, Huckleberry followed my car to the college, and stood over me in anticipation of my dropping an appetizer onto the grass, which I did to please him, and then he went home.
Finally, I’m so glad the Olympic Games are over, and I don’t have to spend another day feeling inadequate and reminded of my failed attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Games in ’64, when I landed so flat on a swan dive, that they had to help me out of the pool with a skimmer.
While watching this year’s Olympic diving I bit my lip and muttered to myself, “Oh, so that’s how it’s done!” Then I pictured myself on the podium in place of the rightful occupant, while I gave a wave to adoring fans who were not there. Never mind that I cannot stand on my head anymore, much less execute a double back somersault in layout position on the ground. Wow! And yet the steeplechase goes to those who can run fastest in soggy shoes. I don’t get it…
Congratulations to NBC for their excellent coverage. The camera work was out of this world. I was enchanted by the expressions and body language those gifted athletes radiated as they got their game faces on…priceless! Hail to the faster, higher, stronger! Can’t wait for 2028 in LA…maybe I should start taking care of myself…
