During my twenty-three career with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office I have never had a more memorable experience than the one delivered to me by the residents of Incline Village, and the privilege of serving as Commander of the Incline Village Sub-station.  Due to the generous donation of the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, to increase presence and public safety in Incline Village this assignment would not have been possible.  For the past 20 months, we have come together in forum and CAB meetings, discussed critical Lake Tahoe clarity measures, micro-mobility hubs, transportation, crime reduction strategies, parking issues, speed zones, environmental design, a Justice Center, Main Street Foundation, population growth, short term rentals, and have come together as a community.  

The culmination of my tenure in Incline was the reinstatement of the Incline Village Community Picnic where Sheriff’s Office Personnel and the Incline Village Rotary came together and served hot dogs and hamburgers to over 1,000 residents.  Seeing everyone out in the public on a beautiful fall afternoon touring and visiting with Sheriff’s Office personnel and fellowship was what we’ve strived for with the reopening of the substation – community engagement.  I know we have made great strides, but we have more work left to do.  We have integrated into local schools with the assistance of the Incline Village Boosters, we have paired with the North Lake Tahoe Protection District to address the need of a Public Safety Pier in Incline Village, we work closely with the Incline Village Justice Court and now provide bailiff and civil services to the court, we work with Washoe County Management and Commissioner Hill to address the needs of our community and work side by side with IVCBA and the many civic endeavors they support throughout the year.  The leadership team we have assembled in Incline Village has done what we’ve asked them to do.  Unfortunately, with success and movement comes change and it is with a heavy heart I share the following with you.  

On January 16, 2023 I will take over as Operations Chief Deputy of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and part of Sheriff Darin Balaam’s Executive Team.  With this promotion, Captain Blaine Beard will replace me as the new Incline Village Commander.  Captain Beard brings over twenty-five years of experience in Detention, Operations, and Administration to the residents of Incline Village last serving as the Special Operations Division Captain over SWAT, K9, Detectives, Search and Rescue, and Regional Teams.  Captain Beard is excited to get out into the community and build even stronger relationships and work on the many projects we have in various degrees of completion.  Lt. Miceli remains as the Watch Commander of Incline Village along with Sergeants Colacurcio, Cholico, and Atkinson.  Sgt. Bales is new to Incline Village filling in for the vacancy created by Sgt. Sewell’s promotion to Lieutenant, also effective  January 16, 2023.  Sgt. Bales brings a wealth of SWAT and training experience to the residents and deputies assigned to Incline Village.  We are lucky to have him.  Sgt. Colacurcio will take the duties of the Administrative Sergeant and Incline Village Justice court.  He will coordinate public safety campaigns, school demos, civic engagements, social media, and the Incline Village Justice Court among other duties.  We are in the process of training other sergeants to fill the various shift positions in the division and will make notifications when training is complete and personnel have been assigned.  

It has been my pleasure serving the residents of Incline Village.  You have made my family and I feel extremely welcomed and valued as members of the community.  It would only be for an amazing opportunity, such as the one offered to me by Sheriff Balaam, to leave this community for a promotion.  The good news is I will still be very integrated into the community, events, and residents as Chief Deputy of Operations.  I look forward to seeing what we can continue to build upon together.  Please welcome Captain Beard to Incline Village.  I can’t wait to see what you can accomplish together!

The following are highlights from the January 18, 2023 Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting:

1. Board ratifies State of Emergency for the weather: A State of Emergency was declared earlier this month for the series of winter storms that hit northern Nevada in rapid succession over the New Year holiday. The declaration was written to expire on Feb. 6, 2023, but terminates immediately if not approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board unanimously approved the declaration.

“It’s important that we have an emergency declaration because it enables us to move things very quickly,” Assistant County Manager Dave Solaro said. “It provides us the ability to work outside our employment agreements so we can pull people in and do the work that’s needed. We can make sure we have the people and equipment. Our operators are tired, but excited as well to provide for the safety of our community.”

Washoe County has prepared for potential flooding as the storms are forecast to bring a mix of heavy rain and heavy snow through next week.

2. Commissioners upheld Planning Commission’s denial of development code related to cannabis lounges: The Planning Commission denied code amendments to Chapter 110 (development code) at its Dec. 6, 2022, meeting. Washoe County Planning Manager Chad Giesinger presented an overview of the codes, amendments, and licenses for cannabis consumption lounges. Today’s action applies only to the proposed development code amendment related to the cannabis lounges. The Board of County Commissioners voted to 3 to 2 to uphold the Planning Commission’s denial of amendments to the development code.

Because the denial was upheld, no further action was taken on proposed amendments to Washoe County Code for cannabis consumption lounges.

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 1/10/23. Written by April Boyde.

Power outages during or after winter storms have become a common occurrence in our region. When the power goes out, especially for prolonged periods of time, being prepared can help reduce anxiety and keep you and your family safe until the lights come back on.

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 1/13/23. Written by Miranda Jacobson.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees met for the first time as a new board Wednesday, Jan. 11, and discussed a packed agenda filled with presentations and decisions that will impact the rest of the year.

Trustee Matthew Dent was elected as the chairman for the 2023 term, with Trustee Sara Schmitz taking his place as the vice chair. Trustee David Noble will now be serving as secretary and Trustee Ray Tulloch will be serving as the treasurer.

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Nevada Nordic is bringing Nordic skiing back to Nevada!

At Nevada Nordic, we want to transform North Lake Tahoe into a sports destination with something for everyone. Our mission is to promote the establishment of a community-supported, cross-country ski and multi-use venue(s) in Nevada’s North Lake Tahoe Area.

We are grooming at Mt Rose (see Grooming Update), and will groom at Spooner State Park soon (see Grooming Update).

The grooming is community supported by your generous donations.

Improve your skiing and connect with other women with similar goals in a supportive female-led clinic setting. Clinics will focus on skill improvement, skiing tactics, and personal feedback focused on the specific needs of female skiers in a safe and fun environment. Groups will be divided by levels (see below).

DETAILS

2023 Dates: Tuesdays mornings, January 24 – March 14 (no clinics February 14 & 21)

9:30am – 10:00am: Warm up on the Diamond Peak Base Lodge sundeck.
10:00am – 12:00pm: On-snow clinic

Clinic Series Pass: 6 clinics – $480/$360 with IVGID Pass
Daily Clinic Rate: $93/$70 with IVGID Pass (If space is available, participants must reserve a spot at least 24 hours before the clinic.)

Participants must supply their own equipment and lift ticket or Season Pass. Rentals, lift tickets* and Season Passes can be purchased online through Diamond Peak’s online store.

*IVGID lift tickets are currently not available online. Present your IVGID Pass at the Ticket Windows on the day you want to ski to purchase an IVGID lift ticket.

LEVELS

Lower Intermediate: Skiing confidently down Green terrain (ex. Freeway) and can change directions.

Advanced Intermediate: Skiing comfortably down all groomed Blue terrain (ex. Popular).

Advanced: Skiing confidently down all groomed terrain.

REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is required for all clinics. Full-Session registrations open on January 11th at 9am. Register for the clinic series online via the Rec Center’s online store or call the Recreation Counter at 775-832-1310. Drop-in reservations are not currently open.

For more information and registration please call the Parks & Recreation Counter at 775-832-1310.

Visit the Incline Village Parks & Recreation Adult Programs page for more classes and programs for adults.

ESL Classes

TUESDAYS 6:30 – 9 pm from January 10th – February 28th

at Tahoe Family Solutions 774 Mays Blvd. #13, Incline Village, 89451 (at the Village Center)

Cost

$40 per 8-week session (that’s only $5/class) for ESL course, which includes weekly complimentary Conversation Cafés on Thursdays, FREE of charge!

*** Scholarships for discounted or FREE classes available upon special request and application!

BONUS Conversation Café on THURSDAY nights from 6 – 7 pm January 12th – March 2nd

at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (341 Village Blvd., Incline Village, 89451)

Las clases de ingles son los días MARTES de 6:30 a 9:00 pm!

El inicio de clases es el 10 de enero hasta el 28 de febrero en Tahoe Family Solutions

ubicado en 774 Mays Blvd. #13, Incline Village, 89451 (en el Village Center) 

Costo

Sólo $40 por 8 clases (es decir $5 por cada clase) que incluye acceso a la plataforma de aprendizaje digital de inglés y al café conversación semanal los jueves que son GRATIS! 

***BECAS de estudio disponibles, solicítala! Sólo hay que contactar y preguntar por la maestra Jesi para hacer la solicitud de la beca. 

Café Conversación (GRATIS) los JUEVES de 6 – 7 pm, inicia del 12 de enero al 2 de marzo, en la iglesia episcopal de St. Patrick (341 Village Blvd, Incline Village, 89451)