In honor of Women’s History Month, NTCA is highlighting influential women and their contributions to North Lake Tahoe. Learn more about these incredible women here on our blog or follow along with the series on Instagram.
DAT-SO-LA-LEE, CHAMPION OF WASHOE BASKETRY
Dat-So-La-Lee (1829–1925), American name Louisa Keyser, was more than a basket weaver; she was a cultural icon and trailblazer for the Washoe people, leaving her mark not only on her homeland but also on the serene beauty of Lake Tahoe. Born as Dabuda near Sheridan in Carson Valley, Dat-So-La-Lee’s intricate baskets, known as degikup, captured the essence of Washoe heritage.
Despite facing numerous challenges and personal losses, Dat-So-La-Lee’s dedication to her craft never wavered. Her baskets, sought after for their exquisite craftsmanship and storytelling symbolism, found their way to museums across the nation, including the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City.
From her classical weaving phase to her innovative designs, Dat-So-La-Lee’s legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us of the rich cultural tapestry woven into the fabric of Lake Tahoe’s history. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s honor the pioneering spirit of Dat-So-La-Lee and recognize her invaluable contributions to Washoe culture and heritage.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Announces Partnership with Move Mountains to Provide Enhanced Executive Retreats and Leadership Summit Opportunities –
A guided hike with Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino || Courtesy of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Mindfulness, team building, and wellness can play an important role in the morale and success of an event team. With that in mind, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has partnered with Move Mountains, an organization that provides experiential team-development programming designed to foster leadership and improve team dynamics.
Move Mountains facilitates fully immersive half-day group experiences, with multiple itinerary options available. “Planners are able to work with our team and the team at Move Mountains to customize their experience based on group preferences,” says Ashlee Barton, director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe.
The sessions challenge teams to participate in unique activities that incorporate coaching, leadership training, and problem solving. The programming also supports connection, gratitude, and reflection.
There’s a side of adventure, too. “In addition to its leadership building and group bonding sessions, the Move Mountains program provides several team-building experiences to further drive connections among groups,” says Barton. “Activities include mountain orienteering and survival courses, adventure races, ropes courses, and breathwork sessions. The beautiful Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort complements Move Mountains with its own invigorating offerings, including yoga classes at the resort’s private beach, guided hikes, snowshoe excursions, nature photography walks, archery, hatchet throwing, and more.
This Just In – A huge congratulations to Trina Kleinhenz for earning the Northwestern Nevada STEM Teacher of the Year 2024 award!
CRAB FEED
A letter from the Incline High School Boosters Event Chair, Tara Cannon
Join us in showing support for Incline High School at this year’s Highlander Home event – a Hometown BBQ (also known as the Crab Feed) presented by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. Act FAST, as we’re on the brink of an official sell out (there are only 6 tickets remaining)! Every dollar raised will contribute to bringing incredible programs to our students.
The event is this Saturday, March 16th at 6:00pm, at the Hyatt. Don’t miss out on the excitement! The evening promises a fabulous BBQ menu, delightful cocktails, a bluegrass band, a DJ, and both a live and silent auction.
Special thanks to the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation for their generous match – effectively doubling every donation on the first $100k raised! Our Fund A Need initiative aims to support various areas, most importantly, including bringing the “Every 15 Minutes” program to IHS next school year. This program is designed to vividly illustrate the potential deadly consequences of drinking or texting while driving.If you can’t attend, you can still participate. Consider proxy bidding or making a donation on behalf of the cause. Every contribution helps us reach our goal of a bright future for every Incline High School student.
For questions, or to place a proxy bid, please contact Tara Cannon, Chair at: tara.cannon347@gmail.com.
On March 21st at 4:30 at the Incline HIgh School Duffield Theater, the community is invited to attend the annual Speech and Music Competition hosted by the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline and the Rotary Club of Incline Village. Students (from Incline High School) are invited to enter the competitions for cash prizes and the opportunity to advance to the Area and District Rotary Competitions. In the spirit of the 2024 Rotary International theme of “Create Hope in the World,” students in the Speech competition will be answering the question: “How have you volunteered towards promoting HOPE in the world, and how did you see HEARTS impacted through the experience?”
The Music competition includes both a Solo Instrumentalist and a Vocalist category. Refreshments will be served at the event compliments of the Rotary Incline Clubs. Admission is free.
Yet again, Switzerland is rated as the best country in the world to live. You might want to challenge that ranking, and ask, “Why? In all her years of neutrality all she has given us is a coocoo clock.”
I’ve only been there once myself, and only briefly to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn at Zermatt, where I fell in love with the top of Europe, the Virgin, the Jungfrau.
Mark Twain had a similar love affair upon his 1891 encounter with the Jungfrau…
“The stranger’s first feeling, when suddenly confronted by that towering and awful apparition, is breath-taking astonishment. It is as if heaven’s gates had swung open and exposed the throne.”
As good fortune would have it, I broke a binding on one of my ski boots, and was sitting in the snow trying to fix it, when a pretty lady stopped by to offer a hand…
“Do you speak French?” she asked.
“No, I don’t speak French, I’m sorry.” I confessed, somewhat deflated.
“Well then, do you speak Italian?”
“No, I don’t speak Italian either, I’m so sorry.
“Well then, what are you doing in Switzerland?”
She was so nice and helpful, and I was ready to shoot myself. As it turned out, she spoke just enough English to help me get my binding fixed, whereupon we skied together, shared fondue in the lodge together, and soaked in her hot tub together at the end of a perfect Zermatt day.
Having now lived in the High Sierra for several decades, I can attest to the fact that mountain people are some of the best people on the planet. They love to ski, skate, hike, and are quickest in the world to stop and inquire when someone needs a helping hand. Even I, the Grinch who stole Christmas, has been heard to ask, “Hey, can I help you with those chains?” On the hottest day of one summer, I found myself first in line at a road construction stop, and I asked the lady with the stop sign if I could offer her a cold beer. She smiled and informed me that she was not allowed to drink on the job, but…she just happened to be on break.
I smiled, cracked a cold one for her, and she downed it in one draught. We both had to laugh and regale in the gregarious atmosphere of living in the mountains.
As is our custom, we shall leave the last word to Mr. Twain…
“This is a good atmosphere to be in, morally as well as physically. After trying the political atmosphere of the neighboring monarchies, it is healing and refreshing to breathe air that has known no taint of slavery for six hundred years, and to come among a people whose political history is great and fine, and worthy to be taught in all schools and studied by all races and peoples.”
We are pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, featuring our community events, business member programs, community connection initiatives, member promotion, and more! We thank our 285+ members and community supporters for helping build sustainability for the cohesiveness of Incline Village and Crystal Bay! We are excited for another year of supporting our thriving community.
Lake Tahoe School’s Chess Team are State Champions!
March 11, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Allie Sacci from Lake Tahoe School
Calling all Bobcat fans: You might not have heard yet, but our very own Chess Team just aced their first year with a phenomenal win at the Nevada State Championship! Last weekend, a group of dedicated students and their families braved the elements to compete in Las Vegas.
For many of these young players, it was their first ever chess tournament. Despite just starting this year, our Chess Team brought home the 2024 NV State Champions title in the K-5 Reserve Division! This victory is even sweeter considering we faced some real competition. Our Bobcats were a small but mighty team, facing off against much larger teams. But that didn’t stop them! Every single player won at least one game (with some ties as well).
Here’s a breakdown of their incredible results:
K-3 Championship
Cal M. – Tied 6th on score, 7th on tiebreaks
Jaiden B. – Tied 24th on score, 25th on tiebreaks
Alex L. – Tied 24th on score, 29th on tiebreaks
Nicholas B. – Tied 39th on score, 40th on tiebreaks
Reya B. – Tied 39th on score, 41st on tiebreaks
K-5 Reserve
Eric I. – Undisputed State Champion!
Alora H. – Tied 3rd on score, 4th on tiebreaks
Abby I. – Tied 5th on score, 8th on tiebreaks
Max G. – Tied 18th on score, 19th on tiebreaks
Jameson H. – Tied 18th on score, 21st on tiebreaks
K-12 Reserve
Acadia H. – Tied 1st place, 2nd on tiebreaks
Kora O. – Tied 5th on score, 5th on tiebreaks
Putting together this championship team in less than a year is a true accomplishment. Huge thanks to Coach Eric for his dedication in leading these amazing students to victory, with support from Mr. Jude and Coach Anastasia.
Here’s a fun fact: out of all the trophies awarded in the lower grade divisions, three of the four girls who won were on our Chess Team – Acadia, Kora, and Alora! Looks like our Bobcats have some girl power on the board. And the good news keeps coming! These talented young players will get to compete again at the Girls’ State Championship right here in Duffield Hall on Saturday, April 20th.
We can’t wait to cheer them on! Congratulations to the Lake Tahoe School Chess Team for this incredible win! Go Bobcats!
Submitted and Written by IVCBA Member, David Vomund
An old chestnut among investment advisers is that one should save like a pessimist and invest like an optimist. Pessimists would have more cash today and short-term bonds. Optimists always like stocks and on occasion bonds. They like bonds now.
First, the stock market. Stocks have been strong, maybe too strong. This year through last Friday the S&P 500 was up 7.4 percent without even a two-percent pullback. That’s unsustainable.
Even in the really good years, one should expect a correction (a pullback of 10 percent or more) sometime along the way. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has finished the year up 10 percent or more 55 times. In 23 of those 55 years there was a correction. Using the same time frame, the stock market had yearly gains of 20 percent or more on 34 occasions. Of those 34 years there was a correction sometime during the year about half the time. Bottom line: even in the best years investors should expect double-digit percentage pullbacks. This year should be no different.
Now to bonds and preferred stocks. Very quietly bonds and preferreds are rallying. Last Friday the iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF), which yields 6.5 percent, reached a one-year high. It is up 4.5 percent in 2024 excluding dividends. Why the rally? Investors have been locking in attractive yields knowing that the rate hike cycle has ended and rates will be cut.
Warren Buffett once wrote, “if you wait for the robins, spring will be over.” Translation: Successful investors anticipate tomorrow’s headlines. Today, people are happy to receive five percent in risk-free money market funds. But most expect the Fed to begin lowering rates in the June and again in the second half. Will investors still be comfortable when money market yields fall to 4.75 percent? How about 4.5 percent? That’s why money is moving into stocks and bonds. Those who wait will pay a higher price for stocks and bonds.
Money has to go somewhere and the best asset class — stocks — will continue to attract its share. That alone is reason to expect higher prices ahead for the market. But there are stocks and there are stocks. The big-cap tech stocks, until recently the leaders, are vulnerable due to their valuations and investor over-optimism. That’s why the S&P 400 Mid-Cap ETF (MDY) and iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) have begun to outperform. The broader market is finally participating. That’s a good sign.
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.
Here is all the info for the workshops. Honestly we think experiences are SUCH a special gift because one could buy two slots for the workshop to do together, or if your mom is local (but the gift giver is not), they can buy one slot for the mom or two slots for the mom to bring a friend. I’ve attached photos for each workshop too. Each workshop is limited to 8 people. Details as follows:
Spring Wreath Workshop
Friday, March 22nd from 5-8 pm at Bridget Giroux Design, 907 Tahoe Blvd, Studio 13A, Incline Village, NV 89451
Join Catalina of Believe in Recess for a fun and inspiring night of spring wreath making hosted at Bridget Giroux Design, an Incline Village based interior design firm. Using all fresh ingredients, students will weave ephemeral springtime wreaths starting with learning to create a curly willow base. Students will then wire-on floral ingredients all carefully selected for their ability to dry gracefully outside as they adorn your door. Watching your dynamic and artful wreath change gracefully with the season is just an added bonus as wreaths are designed to dry and last for months. All materials provided and no experience necessary.
$185/per person, wine and charcuterie provided!
Mother’s Day Flowering Bulb Workshop
Friday, May 10th from 5-8 pm at Bridget Giroux Design, 907 Tahoe Blvd, Studio 13A, Incline Village, NV 89451
Join Catalina of Believe in Recess as we create living arrangements with flowering bulbs. Attendees will get their hands dirty in this fun class as they select from a beautiful and colorful collection of pre-sprouted spring bulbs such as hyacinth, tulips, crocus, and daffodils to plant and arrange as a living garden centerpiece in a gorgeous ceramic platter, which is yours to keep. You’ll get to enjoy your “garden” as it opens over several weeks in the home, after which you can transplant bulbs directly into the garden to enjoy for years to come. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.
$135/per person, wine and charcuterie provided!
Sign up for workshops on our website, linked here: https://www.bridgetgiroux.com/store-2-2/workshops
A few physical gifts that we have in our online shop are:
Hidden Beach, Incline Creek and Sierra Snow Candles (these are the three scents)
Three scents are available in these soy-based candles designed by Bridget Giroux Design. Inspired by the changing seasons of Incline Village, each candle is handpoured in the USA of the highest quality ingredients and will burn for over 80 hours. A spa-like indulgence for any mother in your life.
***Order online and available for local pick-up, free gift wrapping and Mother’s Day card included
Cashmere Shawls, $295
Available in two colorways, these shawls were developed exclusively for Bridget Giroux Design with a high-end artisanal mill in Lake Como, Italy. This special yarn is a blend of silk, cashmere and sable – timeless and seasonless for Tahoe weather! A luxurious gift for mom.
***Order online and available for local pick-up, free gift wrapping and Mother’s Day card included
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Photo credits if you use any of the imagery:
Wreath and Bulb workshop photos – Believe in Recess
In The News – Clean Up The Lake Echo Lakes Pilot research returns positive results
March 10, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 02/24/24, Submitted
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Clean Up The Lake, a 501(c)3 environmental nonprofit, completed their first SCUBA enabled pilot research project in Echo Lakes, California to evaluate litter accumulations and survey for aquatic invasive species (AIS).
In a positive turn of events, results from this work show that Echo Lakes, which are located just south of Lake Tahoe near the community of Meyers, show no signs of the extensive litter problems that exist in neighboring lakes. While litter was found during the project, Lower Echo Lake was significantly less littered than other lakes in the region like Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf and Donner Lake.
In The News – Incline Village GID Board of Trustees appoint Bobby Magee as District General Manager
March 9, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune on 03/08/2024, Submitted
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – At a special meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees approved a 2-year contract with Bobby Magee to become the new District General Manager. Magee has worked for the District for the past eight months as the Interim Finance Director and therefore has a deep understanding of the District and its needs.
Magee started his career in government with San Joaquin County as the Assistant Fleet Manager, before moving into the County Administrator’s Office, which is the executive office of the County. For almost 10 years, he was assigned to an executive position, in charge of the oversight of various County divisions including Parks and Recreation, Public Works (utilities, water and wastewater) and Special Districts (much like a Nevada GID), where he provided significant operational and fiscal oversight to each division. While in this role, Magee managed a budget of over $500 million.
