Red, White & TAHOE Blue

Three Fun-Filled Days
In 2007, the first annual Red, White and Tahoe Blue celebration entertained with 3 days of exciting events. Events included an Incline Village Parade, Golf Tournament, Community breakfasts, Ice Cream Social & Hot Dog Party for kids at the Village Center, BBQ’s and entertainment including Sol Jibe. The three days of fun, food, education, entertainment culminated with dueling fireworks displays that were more spectacular than ever! Look forward to more exciting events in 2008 including the Reno Philharmonic in concert with the Fireworks display!

Benefiting the Community
Red, White and Tahoe Blue is a collaboration of the following local organizations: North Lake Tahoe Lions Club, Optimists Club, Incline Village Rotary Clubs, Incline Village/Crystal Bay Board of Realtors, IVGID , Incline Schools Academic Excellence Foundation, Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitor’s Bureau. Each of the following collaborators received $7,000 in 2007: The North Lake Tahoe Lions Club, The Optimists Club of Incline Village, The Rotary Club of Incline Village, The Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline and The Incline Schools Academic Excellence Foundation. The Children's Cabinet of Incline Village also received $7,500 as a result of collaborating on the I-Can Run/Walk.

Show Your Tahoe Pride!
Support our community, charities, schools and merchants! Please join the Red, White and Tahoe Blue Organizing Committee by volunteering to help and or show your support by making a donation today. Contact us or call 775-843-4637



All Around The Lake:


Incline Village
Kings Beach
South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe City



For More Fun Things to Do at Lake Tahoe (and Babysitters too!), visit TahoeKidsGuide.com

South Tahoe Air Show

The Lake in the Sky Air Show reaches new heights Saturday at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

Twelve to 14 active-duty aircraft will be on display, including a couple of A10 tank hunters, F-18 Hornet fighters, a three-engine H-53 Marine helicopter and an Army Black Hawk.

"We really have a big lineup," airport director Rick Jenkins said of the 19th annual event.

Twelve World War II aircraft will take flight during the 10:15 a.m. opening ceremonies, which will include a skydiving demonstration.

Stunt pilots Spencer Suderman and Bill Cornick will fly Pitts S2B biplanes, and 24-year-old Melissa Andrzejewski will maneuver a Zivko Edge 540. In 2006, Andrzejewski became the youngest woman to be a member of the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team at national championships.

Andrzejewski said she always has been passionate about aviation. And that runs in the family: Her grandmother at one time competed in Powder Puff races.

Andrzejewski was training to be a bush pilot when her instructor started teaching her stunts. She recognizes that it's unusual for a stunt pilot to be a young woman."Sometimes people will ask me where the pilot is," Andrzejewski said.

"Sometimes they'll ask where my instructor is."


And Andrzejewski enjoys sharing her love of aviation with those who attend the show.

"One of the things that got me into aviation was going to air shows and getting to talk to the pilots," she said. "So I always like talking to kids at the shows."

With a $10 parking fee, motorists will enter the air show for no additional charge. A free BlueGO shuttle will pick up passengers at the transit center at the "Y." Walk-ups and shuttle riders gain entry for $2.

The Kiwanis Club will offer a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., when the highly anticipated return of the Tahoe Douglas Rotary chili cookoff begins.

More than 100 motorcycles of the Tahoe Blue Riders will be on hand, along with police dogs, specialized aircraft and 24 vendor booths.

All of the area's public safety agencies will attend.

"We want to let people know the airport is the center for public safety," Jenkins said.

For a schedule of events, pick up a copy of Lake Tahoe Action or see http://www.lakeintheskyairshow.com/.

California Wild Fires

The Washoe County District Health Department (WCDHD) has issued a stage 2 air quality alert which means the air is very unhealthful.

It is now recommended that all individuals stay inside with windows closed. Do not participate in exercise outside.

The smoke and haze causing the air pollution has blown in from hundreds of wild fires burning in Northern California.

For additional information on current conditions, call the Air Quality Index Hotline at 775.785.4110 or click here.

The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District and Public Health Department has issued a health advisory for residents because of wildfire smoke brought into the Lake Tahoe Basin by scores of Northern California fires.

The fires started over the weekend, and smoky conditions are expected to last another day in the Sierra foothills and Central Valley.

Smoke contains fine particles that are linked to many health problems. Residents who smell or see smoke should take precautionary measures, such as keeping windows and doors closed as much as possible, keeping airways moist by drinking lots of water, staying indoors if they have respiratory problems and delaying strenuous exercise activity.

People with respiratory conditions are at the greatest risk of experiencing smoke-related symptoms, such as coughing, itchy and watery eyes and difficulty breathing.

Those experiencing severe or questionable symptoms should seek professional medical help.

Strong turnout for Tahoe's Opening Days

The M.S. Dixie II defeated California's Tahoe Queen by a half-boat length to win the sternwheeler race that was part of the South Shore's weekend-long kickoff to the summer season.

The Dixie now enjoys an 8-5 series lead in the competition over a six-mile course that's billed as the only sternwheeler race west of the Mississippi River.

As captain of the losing vessel, Tahoe Queen Capt. Guy Mitchell walked the plank and jumped into Lake Tahoe after the Sunday morning race.

"The water was colder than I expected," Mitchell said afterward.

The race capped the fourth annual Opening Days Lake Tahoe celebration over the weekend.

An estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people attended a party Saturday on a closed half-mile section of Highway 50 in the Stateline casino area. And in a change from previous years, festivities also extended onto the California side of the state line.

The street party included parachuting Elvis impersonators, flying motocross stunt bikes, rock bands, art shows and a Hawaiian Tropic pageant featuring bikini-clad contestants.

At the west end of the street fair, a U2 tribute band performed while children with seemingly endless energy jumped in a bounce house or scaled a climbing wall.

Occasional sprinkles of rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd.

But traffic snarls likely cast a cloud over the event for some. Despite a revised traffic plan from last year - traffic was rerouted onto a two-lane, counterclockwise loop around the highway closure - substantial delays were reported.

On the Nevada side, the backup reportedly at times extended from Stateline nearly to Zephyr Cove.

South Lake Tahoe police also received complaints about the traffic, which stretched to Al Tahoe Boulevard at times. Police Lt. David Stevenson is expected to prepare a report detailing the delays.

Local tourism officials said the turnout was an encouraging sign amid rising gasoline prices and a tight economy.

"We've all been hearing about 'stay-cations' and predictions of doom and gloom," said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

"We know from our research that the majority traveled by car from within a 200-mile radius, and while the one-tank trip is a reality, this weekend bodes well for our summer," she added.

The visitors authority is spending nearly $900,000 on a campaign to remind San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento residents that Tahoe is only a tank of gas away.

Lake Tahoe projected to go below rim

Ron William and Lynn Sasso of Glenshire launch a jet ski at Boca Reservoir on Monday. Water will be drawn from the reservoir to keep the Truckee River flowing if the level in Lake Tahoe reaches its natural rim and there is no flow from Lake Tahoe into the Truckee River.

Bonanza News Service - Emma Garrard
A second slow winter in a row could mean water stops spilling over the dam at Lake Tahoe, cutting off flow at the top of the Truckee River.

Despite abundant snow early in the winter season, an uncharacteristically dry spring has meant runoff hasn’t kept up with evaporation, dropping Lake Tahoe in months that traditionally refill the lake.

“The lake may come up a few hundredths of an inch, but this looks like it’s about as high as it’s going to get,” said Chief Hydrologist Chad Blanchard with the U.S. District Court Water Masters Office.

The current lake level for Tahoe, as of Thursday, is 6225.49 feet.

“We’ve had terrible inflow — almost as bad as last year, and last year the snowpack was much less,” Blanchard said.

Because almost all precipitation fell as snow, the soil never saturated, and snowmelt went into the ground rather than running into Lake Tahoe and other reservoirs, Blanchard said.

Coupled with high winds that evaporated both the lake and snow, this spring goes into the record books as the worst for lake rise in 108 years, along with 1977, Blanchard said.

“The rise into Tahoe in March and April was actually negative — evaporation was higher than in-flow,” he said.

This could mean by the end of the year Lake Tahoe could drop another 2.5 feet to the natural rim at 6223 feet in elevation, stopping flow over the dam, Blanchard said.

“The river would go dry until it gets further downstream, but by that time hopefully we’ll get new moisture,” Blanchard said.

Tributaries and reservoirs further downstream could still maintain the minimum “Floriston Rate” of flow, however, and the Water Masters Office would draw heavily on Boca to maintain water supply for Reno and Sparks, he said.

“Boca could get very low, but should be at a pretty good level most of the summer,” he said.

But Lake Tahoe dropping below its natural rim isn’t uncommon, Blanchard said, listing 2003, 2004 and 2005 as years where the rim was reached.

He said he expects to be able to get through this year on the water available, but is hoping for a better winter for 2008-09.

“If we get another dry year we are going to have a problem,” Blanchard said.

King of the Lake~ Disc Golf Tournement!

June 20- June 21st:

This years King of the Lake Tournament has been vastly anticipated and should render some exceptionally viable competitors. The action takes place at a few Tahoe’s most strategically designed courses it’s sure to be quite an event. Stretching from Zephyr Cove and the South shore of Tahoe all the way to Tahoe Vista and even further north to the eminent Truckee course the winner will be indisputably hailed “King of the Lake.” For more information you can check out the coordinators website at Tahoe Disc N Dye.

The game of “disc” itself draws a friendly, easy-going crowd of 500,000 regular players who welcome and encourage new troupes. Traditionally dominated by 18 to 54-year-old males, the field of disc golf players has expanded greatly in recent years to include many women and families. Kids love the sport! It's an inexpensive date and a great excuse to get a little outdoor exercise. The bottom line is disc golf can be a great deal of fun for everyone regardless of age, gender or economic status. DiscLife is a fantastic website offering many resources on several areas of the ever-growing sport!

There are a number of organizations world-wide that are working together to advance the world of disc golfing. While most cities and states also offer clubs or associations that inform locals of upcoming torments events and new products on the market.
Here are just a few link one may be interested in for furthering their Discing ventures!

Innova
Professional Disc Golf Association
DGA
Disc Craft
Disc Golf Blog

Tahoe's Ski Industry Mindful of Climate Change

Picture this: Strong gusts of wind are blowing in another storm, and snow is dumping on the highest peaks in Tahoe.

But drop down a couple thousand feet or so - into the valleys and canyons of the Sierra Nevada, the mountain towns and ski resort villages, to the shores of Lake Tahoe - and it's raining.

Instead of the blanket of snow typically seen today, deserted chairlifts at the bases of ski resorts swing in the wind over bare rocks and patches of snow. A new state-of-the-art tram takes skiers up to the mountain's upper elevations above the snowline.

The once-legendary winters of the Sierra Nevada have shortened and drop less snow.

This portrait, according to climate change projections cast by local, state and national scientists, may no longer be fiction by the end of the century - or even in 50 years.

And ski resorts are well aware of what climate change scientists are saying."It's integral that we take on climate change," said Savannah Cowley, spokeswoman for Squaw Valley. "It's something that, since we are directly impacted by (global warming), everyone (in the ski industry) is taking responsibility. And it's a great thing."


Climate projections

This is what the scientists are predicting: The snowline will rise, spring runoff will melt sooner, and more precipitation will fall as rain instead of snow, especially at lower elevations.

"There's a consensus that we will lose snowpack," said Dan Cayan of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. "The degree of loss could range by quite a broad amount, depending on how much warming occurs. And I think that's pretty well agreed upon - that higher amounts of warming will result in greater losses" of snow.

By the end of the century, if temperatures rise 3 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, the Sierra Nevada ski season will shrink by a month, according to the 2006 California Climate Change Center summary report's base projection.

If temperatures rise even higher, the state report says that in 100 years, the Sierra Nevada may see many years without enough snow to ski at all.

"If the world economy continues on this sort of high-carbon diet, it's not good," Cayan said. "And these changes will happen faster and to a larger degree than if things are moderated."

Green's all the buzz

As executive director of the California Ski Industry Association, it is Bob Roberts' job to represent ski-resort interests at the state Capitol.

That includes lobbying in favor of green initiatives that will curb the effects of climate change.

"Because, clearly, this is an issue for this industry," Roberts said. "We sit on the snowpack. We see what happens."

The ski industry must be engaged at the political level to see change, Roberts said. That's why he has been working closely with elected officials and government agencies to support a number of environmental legislative bills, including legislation to lower vehicle emissions and the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which seeks to reverse statewide emissions back to levels seen 30 years prior.

"There's no question that we're going to have to become pro-active," Roberts said. "We're a small industry, but we have a voice."

And while Roberts pushes green legislation at the capital, green initiatives remain all the buzz at ski resorts.

"It's the most important thing. I think we have a responsibility to manage the environment that we manage," said Art Chapman, president of JMA Ventures, which owns Homewood and Alpine Meadows ski resorts. "The people who visit these ski areas are people who love the outdoors. They certainly have an environmental bent. And I think that what we're doing is entirely consistent with what we should be doing."

The ski industry is not the biggest culprit of greenhouse gas emissions. But many eyes are watching the resorts' every move. Roberts said the ski industry's voice in the climate change arena is like "the mouse that roared."

"The impact is small because we are a very small industry," he said. "We are small. But the fact of the matter is, we have a high public profile. And so, from an educational point of view, it's really important."

Cowley said such environmental initiatives as recycling trail maps or limiting disposable tableware seek to involve ski-area guests in the solution.

"People love it," she said. "And people love the idea that before they leave, they're doing something. Even if it's the smallest thing to reduce their footprint."

Efforts to go green get traction beyond Tahoe, Mammoth or Big Bear, Roberts said.

"This message is getting out," Roberts said. "We're singing soprano way back in the chorus of this choir. But we're singing."

Keep an eye for warming signs

At his post perched on the crest of the Sierra, Central Sierra Snowlab Director Randall Osterhuber is in a unique position to document the changes in the mountain range's climate.

Local data shows constant fluctuation in the amount of annual precipitation on the Sierra Nevada, according to more than 50 years' worth of numbers recorded at the snowlab on Donner Summit.

But the form the moisture takes while falling to the ground is changing.

Rain gradually is replacing snow, Osterhuber said. Simultaneously, the average snowline is going up, and the region's maximum snow depth is decreasing slightly."

So those things fit together, of course," Osterhuber said. "That's what one would expect if throughout the winter, we're seeing a higher percentage of rain."

These observations are based on more than 60 years' worth of data taken since the Donner Summit snowlab was built in 1946, Osterhuber said.

"Looking at this last winter doesn't necessarily subscribe to the theory that we're getting warmer," Osterhuber said. "But you can't just take one of these snapshot views. You have to look at the bigger picture, the bigger trends."

The state of California predicts a 1,500-foot rise in the Sierra snowline over the next 90 years, according to a publication issued by the Sierra Nevada Alliance. The alliance projects that in 100 years, the spring snowpack will be 30 percent to 70 percent of what it is today.

The United Nations says snowpack across the globe is diminishing, but Cayan said that the Sierra Nevada is a warmer mountain range than others because of its proximity to the Pacific coastline.

"The West Coast, the mountains that are closest to the coast, are more vulnerable to climate warming effects," Cayan said. "Just because we have warmer snows."

Ski-resort officials say they've already noticed a delayed start, pushing the winter season further into the spring. The absence of early season storms in the fall forces ski areas to become reliant on snowmaking to catch the holiday business between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

"Number one, we believe (climate change predictions) are real," Chapman said. "Clearly, the winters are coming later. So we're having less early snow, which is a challenge for ski areas."

Janet Tuttle, who owns Donner Ski Ranch with her husband, Marshall, said the late start hurts business because out-of-town clients are not as enthusiastic about winter sports once the seasons change on the other side of the hill.

"When we have more snow further into the season, people aren't that interested in coming up," Tuttle said. "People are thinking (in the spring), 'We're going to go to the beach. We're going to go golfing' ... They're not thinking about skiing anymore."

According to numbers recorded by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center since 1911, the nightly minimum temperature at Tahoe City has increased by more than 4 degrees, and the number of days experiencing average air temperatures below freezing is dropping.

"It's not getting hotter at the hot end, it's just getting warmer at the cold end," said Heather Segale, education and outreach coordinator at the research center.

In 1911, 52 percent of the total precipitation came down as snow annually. Today, only 34 percent of the total precipitation is falling frozen, according to the UC Davis data.

"The research - there's so much of it - we know what's happening. The researchers know what's going on," Segale said. "And so now it's just a matter of what to do with the land managers, the government and the different agencies and groups. What's the best strategy to make a true difference?"

So what's a ski resort to do?

Despite predictions that point toward a bleak future for the ski industry, resort officials remain cautiously optimistic. And for some, the answer lies in offering more than just ski tickets.

Tuttle said that operating at an elevation of 7,200 feet buffers Donner Ski Ranch from the warmest forecast. And the family-owned ski area offers trail activities in the summer - diversifying their product from winter-only to year-round."

Because we do have a higher base, we're fortunate in that respect," Tuttle said. "And you know, if we don't get snow ever again - at least I own 500 acres of the most beautiful land on Earth. And I will go hiking every day."

Homewood may sit at a low elevation of 6,200 feet, making the West Shore ski resort more vulnerable to warming than its higher-elevation neighbors. But the resort's lakefront location works in its favor, Chapman said.

JMA Ventures is proposing to develop the lakefront ski area into a year-round destination resort. Homewood won't just be a place to take your family skiing, it will be a complete mountain vacation - with or without snow.

To successfully achieve the shift from a ski resort to a destination, however, Chapman said it is critical to raise the bar environmentally.

"Because that's why people come," he said. "Environmentally, it's such a beautiful area."

Helping people build safer homes in Lake Tahoe

Housesmiths now offering BMP design

For 15 years Jim Nelson, owner of Housesmiths has been remodeling homes in Lake Tahoe using an old technique of creating native wood beam structures. Now he’s expanding his business to include Best Management Practices design. Nelson answered a few questions about his business for the Bonanza.

What new services are you offering?Besides our residential remodeling we now include BMP design for TRPA. We offer site evaluations and BMP design and implementations. Nelson is a certified evaluator who works with TRPA to create an approved site plan for residential properties.

How did Housesmiths begin?Housesmiths was established in Iowa 18 years ago as a classic timber framing business. We built homesusing the very old technique of creating native wood beam structures similar to the barn raising projects undertaken by the Amish. My family and I moved to the North Lake Tahoe area 15 years ago and have been building this remodeling business incorporating a lot of the big timber and log designs.

What kind of background do you have?Jim Nelson has been in the remodeling business for 29 years and has experience in every phase of the business from design ideas, breaking ground all the way through the very important finishing touches. Jim’s specialty is wood beam and log work, and expert quality finish trim work. Having been in this business for many years he has developed a keen sense of design ranging from materials to be used, layout, color for finishes, and most importantly communicating ideas to his clients.

Why did you decide to add this new service?We added the BMP design service because of the backlog of properties that need to be brought to compliance with land management practices that best protect the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Since we see and work on so many homes, it seems natural to help provide this service. Our home maintenance program has arisen since we get a lot of calls from existing clients to maintain their homes. We started to gear up this service to meet the demand and would like to see this program grow in the future.

What future plans do you have?Our future plans center around our BMP design and implementation program and expanding the home repair and maintenance business.

Anything you would like to add?The only thing I could add would be our appreciation for the beautiful place where we live.We are proud to serve the people who own the properties up here.It seems we have never met anyone we couldn't work with and have enjoyed working with the many families that have a more beautiful place to live because of Housesmiths.Contact Housesmiths at (775) 831-2462

Cal Neva Makes History - Again!

Popular cable TV channel will feature Cal Neva Decades after Frank Sinatra last escorted mobsters, starlets and entertainment’s elite through the underground tunnels of the historic Cal Neva Lodge, a History Channel film crew is following his footsteps.

Host Don Wildman, of the History Channel show “Cities of the Underworld,” was at the Crystal Bay facility Thursday, Friday and Saturday, filming a segment for a future episode.

“Sinatra was a phenomenon of the 20th century, and he didn’t have to be as self conscious about his image because the tabloids and Internet weren’t as present, which made him more of a fun subject for the show,” Wildman said.

He said Sinatra’s guests and hard partying lifestyle capture a period in time when stars could get away with much more.

“A lot of history happened here; some very high profile people came for the beauty and escape of it,” he said.

Wildman and the “Cities” crew were at the Cal Neva to shoot a segment for an episode about Nevada’s history as it ties to gaming and organized crime. The episode will take the viewer through the origins of gaming in the state to ties to Mafia and the entertainers who made the whole idea work.

He said the study of Sinatra’s underground city — a network of underground hallways meant to keep The Chairman’s criminal guests off the casino floor — was “amazing.”

“You have all of these interesting stories here, from mobsters like Sam Giancana hanging around to the setting, which is incredible; this is a place where people came for the beauty and escape of it all,” Wildman said. “You know, I get to go into Marilyn Monroe’s cabin and show people where a tunnel left from underneath her closet, it’s an honor to be here.”

The episode will air in December or January, Wildman said, as part of the show’s third season.

It will run in a series of episodes which take Wildman to locales such as Okinawa, Japan; Rome; Jerusalem; and Vietnam, exploring the underground works of man.He said doing shows in the U.S., at places such as the Cal Neva, or in others in Chicago and Las Vegas, always draw higher ratings and are fun to produce.“The domestic shows attract Americans because they like to hear American stories, but it’s more of a challenge as a storyteller, which is what I am as a host, because everything is much newer. The show is much more idea-oriented than some of the very old places we travel to, like Rome, where you can see thousands of years of history right before you,” Wildman said. “I’m sure it will be a highly rated show.”He said the show’s producers will work to deconstruct the tunnel system through 3D graphics, showing the tunnels leading from the Cal Neva’s showroom to Sinatra’s cabin and the backdoor tunnels to the pool area.

To keep up with the show’s production you can visit history.com and check out the link to “Cities of the Underworld,” where the exact run date of the episode will appear, along with a video diary by Wildman of his travels.

Tanya’s Team fundraiser tonight in Incline Village

Two VIP tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show have been added to the silent auction for today’s Tanya’s Team fundraiser.

There will also be an etching of Lake Tahoe, a Lake Tahoe School “Texas Hold-em ticket” from Steve McKibben, a luxurious spa suite for two with a couples massage at the Hyatt Stillwater Spa from Mark Pardue, a private gourmet dinner at Sierra Nevada College President Robert Maxson’s home, Lake Tahoe Music Festival tickets, a Night of Wine and Roses from Project Mana’s George LeBard, a season pass at Diamond Peak from IVGID’s Bill Horn, a beautiful Miracoli bracelet from Christine Vetrano, an exquisite string of pearls from the Gut Family, a handmade afghan from the Epstein family, several wine baskets, a lake tour on the research vessel from Heather Segale of UC Davis, two sets of golf clubs (1 adult set, 1 child set) from Shelly Wright, a private Stargazing Party hosted by Dr. Paul Guttman, five large beautiful gift baskets from The Potlatch, an American West leather designed purse from Kathie Maxwell, a facial at Skin Rejuvenation by Tammie Winberg, a pair of Fossil Polarized sunglasses by Dr. Jonathan Smith and so much more!

These are just a few of the silent auction items available to those attending tonight to support Tanya’s Team. Join North Lake Tahoe Bonanza staffers tonight at the Hacienda de la Sierra in support of Tanya Canino, Bonanza editor, who is fighting breast cancer. The community is invited to join us for dinner, a silent auction and a raffle — all proceeds go to Tanya Canino Cancer Fight Fund to assist the Canino family.Team Tanya Raffle: For only $2 per ticket you are eligible to win some exciting prizes, including tickets to the Best of Broadway at Sand Harbor, a private session at The Perfect Workout, dinners at Big Water Grille, Gar Woods Grill, a discount bowling card from Bowl Incline, certificates to Incline Car Wash and so much more! For a $10 raffle donation you receive six raffle tickets. For a $20 raffle donation you receive 25 tickets.Help us rally around one of our own and come out to show your support while enjoying dinner with family and friends.

The Hacienda de la Sierra is located next to the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza offices on Tahoe Boulevard. Doors open at 4 p.m. However, come anytime between 4 to 10 p.m. Silent auction is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinner will close at 10 p.m. Dinner is $15.95 with a choice of a beer, margarita or soda.

If you are unable to attend, you may mail a check donation to Tanya Canino Cancer Fight Fund, #13014161, Nevada Security Bank, 910 Tahoe Blvd., #101, Incline Village, NV 89451-7742.

Please join the Bonanza staff as we help Tanya fight for her life.

"Leave No Trace" in Lake Tahoe~ Hiking the Rim

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association has partnered with Leave No Trace’s Traveling Trainers to present a Leave No Trace Trainer Course Friday, June 13 and Saturday June 14. The two-day course will cover hands-on training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics, and how to apply them in the backcountry. Additionally participants will learn techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The course will be held in the backcountry giving participants a chance not only to learn, but to live the ethic as well.

The course is designed for educators, guides, agency employees, and outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness and front country areas.

The course is $65 dollars which includes a one year membership to LNT non profit, certification, educational materials, and cool outdoor products, plus two meals. There will an indoor and outdoor class setting, hiking, and camping out one night. Space is limited so register early. Please contact Allison at the Tahoe Rim Trail at Allisonb@tahoerimtrail.org or call 775-298-0238 to register and get information.


For more information about how to become a Tahoe Rim Trail member or volunteer, contact the Tahoe Rim Trail Association at info@tahoerimtrail.org or 775-298-0012, or visit the website at http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/.

Go green on Lake Tahoe this summer

Harness the wind aboard the Tahoe Cruz and minimize your environmental impact while experiencing an exhilarating and scenic ride. Plus until June 13, save money on sailing.

1. Renewable energySailing is an environmentally green form of travel utilizing natural energy solely from wind and water. From May into October Tahoe Sailing Charters sails daily.

2. Bio-diesel back-upThe Tahoe Cruz utilizes a small diesel engine that uses clean burning bio-diesel fuel. We operate the engine at a minimum, and only when lack of wind becomes inconstant to pre-planned destinations and schedules.

3. No more plastic!Complimentary beverages, including all wines, are offered to guests in clear cups made from a bio-degradable corn product.

4. No trash overboardCrew members aboard the Tahoe Cruz monitor and explain to guests its strict practice that forbids throwing anything overboard. Tahoe Sailing Charters believes in an environmental and social responsibility while providing visitors a wonderful experience upon Lake Tahoe. All waste is disposed of at provided Tahoe City Marina facilities. Tahoe Sailing Charters recycles appropriate garbage.

Until June 13,Tahoe Sailing Charters is offering half-price discounts on all cruises and private charters. The Tahoe Cruz sails daily from the Tahoe City Marina located at 700 North Lake Blvd. on Lake Tahoe's North Shore. For reservations and more information visit our new office at the Tahoe City Marina, call (530) 583-6200, or visit www.tahoesail.com.

Lake Tahoe Century Celebrity Golf Championship

The NBC Sports 2008 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, July 8-13, 2008.
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Lake Tahoe’s South Shore invites you to join in the exciting celebration of Tahoe Celebrity Golf Week at Edgewood Tahoe, one of America's most spectacular golf courses.

Some call it the Super Bowl of Celebrity Sports. Others say it’s the BEST Destination Vacation Event in the USA.

Over 80 Celebrity Pro Athletes and Entertainers return for a week of camaraderie, competitive golf and a share of the 19th annual American Century Championship $600,000 purse.

This Official Players List for the American Century Championship
Marcus Allen ... Former NFL All-Pro RB
Ray Allen ... NBA All-Star: Boston Celtics
Anthony Anderson ... Actor/Comedian: K-Ville
Ronde Barber ... NFL All-Pro DB: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Charles Barkley ... Former NBA All-Star
Steve Bartkowski ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Brian Baumgartner ... Actor: The Office
Kyle Boller ... NFL QB, Baltimore Ravens
Tim Brown ... Former NFL All-Pro WR
Joe Buck ... Announcer: Fox Sports
Steve Beuerlein ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Chris Chandler ... Former NFL All-Pro QB (Defending Champ)
Brandi Chastain ... Former US Women's Soccer Player
Vince Coleman ... Former MLB All-Star OF
Daunte Culpepper ... NFL All-Pro QB: Oakland Raiders
Jay Cutler ... NFL QB, Denver Broncos
Vinny DelNegro ... Former NBA Guard
Trent Dilfer ... All-Pro NFL QB: San Francisco 49ers
Herman Edwards ... NFL Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs
John Elway ... NFL Hall of Fame QB
Mike Eruzione ... Captain, 1980 US Hockey Captain
Marshall Faulk ... Former NFL All-Pro RB
Brett Favre ... Future NFL Hall of Fame QB
Jeff Feagles ... NFL All-Pro P, New York Giants
Carlton Fisk ... MLB Hall of Fame Catcher
Grant Fuhr ... NHL Hall of Fame Goalie
Trent Green ... NFL All-Pro QB
Todd Heap ... NFL All-Pro TE, Baltimore Ravens
Lou Holtz ... Former CFB Coach: Notre Dame
Brett Hull ... Former NHL All-Star
Dan Jansen ... Olympic Gold Medal Speed Skater
Dale Jarrett ... NASCAR Driver
Dick Jauron ... NFL Head Coach, Buffalo Bills
Michael Jordan ... Former NBA All-Star
Jason Kidd ... NBA All-Star, New Jersey Nets
Pierre Larouche ... Former NHL All-Star
Mario Lemieux ... Pittsburgh Penguins Legend
Neil Lomax ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Dan Marino ... NFL Hall-of Fame QB
Keenan McCardell ... NFL All-Pro WR
Chris McDonald ... Actor: Happy Gilmore
Bruce McGill ... Actor: Animal House
Jim McMahon ... Former NFL All-Pro QB
Al Michaels ... Announcer: Sunday Night Football
Bode Miller ... Olympic Ski Medalist
Mike Modano ... NHL All-Star: Dallas Stars
Jim Mora NFL ... Asst. Coach: Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Nealon ... Actor: SNL Alum
Terence Newman ... NFL All-Pro CB, Dallas Cowboys
John O’Hurley ... Actor/Host: Seinfeld, Family Feud
Carson Palmer ... NFL All-Pro QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Digger Phelps ... ESPN Analyst
Stone Phillips ... Former Dateline Anchor
Maury Povich ... Television Host
Dan Quayle ... Former U.S Vice President
Dan Quinn ... Former NHL C
Rick Reilly ... ESPN Personality
Rick Rhoden ... Former MLB All-Star Pitcher
Alfonso Ribeiro ... Actor: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Jerry Rice ... NFL All-Time Receiving Leader
Aaron Rodgers ... NFL QB, Green Bay Packers
Jeremy Roenick ... NHL All-Star: San Jose Sharks
Ben Roethlisberger ... NFL All-Pro QB: Pittsburgh Steelers
Ray Romano ... Comedian/Actor: Everybody Loves Raymond
Tony Romo NFL All-Pro QB, Dallas Cowboys
Mark Rypien ... Former NFL QB/Super Bowl MVP
Bret Saberhagen ... Former MLB Pitcher/World Series MVP
Joe Sakic ... NHL All-Star, Colorado Avalanche
Mike Schmidt ... Former MLB Hall of Fame 3B
Michael Shanahan ... NFL Head Coach, Denver Broncos
Sterling Sharpe Former NFL All-Pro WR
Emmitt Smith ... NFL All-Time Rushing Leader
Ozzie Smith ... MLB Hall of Fame SS
Steve Spurrier ... Univ. of South Carolina Football Coach
Michael Strahan ... NFL All-Pro DE: New York Giants
Darryl Strawberry ... Former MLB All-Star OF
Wally Szczerbiak ... NBA All-Star: Seattle Supersonics
Lawrence Taylor ... Hall of Fame NFL LB
Jason Taylor ... NFL All-Pro DE: Miami Dolphins
Vinny Testaverde ... NFL All-Pro QB
Joe Theismann ... Former Super Bowl Champion QB
Billy Joe Tolliver ... Former NFL QB
Tommy Tuberville ... CFB Head Coach: Auburn Tigers
Gene Upshaw ... Former NFL All-Pro OG, Oakland Raiders
Jack Wagner ... Actor: The Bold and The Beautiful
Antoine Walker ... NBA All-Star: Minnesota Timberwolves
David Wells ... Former MLB All-Star Pitcher

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Lake Tahoe Golf Courses. Golfing in Lake Tahoe NV

Golf in lake Tahoe is abundent. Below are some of the great golf courses. You can find more details on all lake Tahoe golf courses at http://www.tahoeactivities.com/golf_courses.cfm

Lake Tahoe Golf Courses
Coyote Moon Golf Course
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
The Golf Courses At Incline Village
Northstar-at-Tahoe
Resort at Squaw Creek Golf Course
Tahoe Donner Golf Course
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course

Executive 9 Hole Golf Courses
Bijou Municipal Golf Course
Brookside Reno Golf Course
Feather River Golf Course
Old Brockway Golf Course
Ponderosa Golf Course
Tahoe City Golf Course

Sierra Golf Courses
The Dragon
Graeagle Meadows Golf Course
Plumas Pines Golf Course
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course

Carson Valley & Douglas County Golf Courses
Carson Valley Golf Course
Dayton Valley Country Club
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Empire Ranch Golf Course
Genoa Lakes Golf Club
Sierra Nevada Golf Resort
Silver Oak Golf Club
Sunridge Golf Club
Thunder Canyon Private Golf and Country Club

Reno & Sparks Golf Courses
Brookside Reno Golf Course
Fallon Golf Course
Golf Club at Fernley
Hidden Valley Golf Course
LakeRidge Golf Course
Northgate Golf Course
Resort at Red Hawk Courses
Rosewood Lakes Golf Course
Sierra Sage Golf Course
Washoe County Golf Course
Wildcreek Golf Course
Wolf Run Golf Club

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Lake Tahoe Golf Homes. Incline Villiage Golf Properties

Lake Tahoe Golf Homes. Incline Villiage Golf Properties

Here in Incline Village, the essence of Tahoe golf is captured in two brilliantly designed golf courses. Incline Village is host to two of the nation's most classic mountain courses, wrapped with incredible views of Lake Tahoe. Both the Championship Course (par 72) and the Mountain Course (par 58) are designed by renowned golf course architects Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones, Jr., respectively. Each golf course refelects the distinctive style of its designer with a noticeable blend of integrity and character throughout its challenging layout. Come find out why Robert Trent Jones described Incline Village as "the ideal mountain layout." It's a challenge you won't want to miss, with views of Lake Tahoe that you will never forget. Click Here for Map of Lake Tahoe Golf Courses!

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Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay. Living in Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay

Living in Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay

Lake Tahoe Crystal Bay, though small in population, is represented by an extremely diverse cultural and business community. The secret of Crystal Bay is our quality of life and our pristine surroundings.

Our communities are within minutes of all the ski slopes, fishing, boating, biking, water skiing, snowboarding, snow skiing, hiking, and every other winter and summer sporting activity you can imagine! They also have two golf courses, several parks, ball fields, and other outdoor facilities. Sierra Nevada College is also located in Crystal Bay, a four year accredited college

Crystal Bay consists of friendly, caring and warm-hearted people who offer a safe environment. They believe strongly in the quality of life they offer and their family values. This combination makes Crystal Bay a unique community to call home.

Crystal Bay in the Lake Tahoe area is best known for its beautiful clear blue water, and is surrounded by mountains which rise more than 9,000 feet above the shore. Elevation at the 22 mile long x 12 mile wide lake is 6,229 feet. About one-third of the lake lies in Nevada, while the other two-thirds are in California. The surface water (12 feet) can warm to 68°F in summer, allowing swimming, boating, and many other water activities. This area is comfortable through the summer despite its proximity to the desert. Both downhill and cross-country skiing are very popular in the winter, with many ski resorts to choose from. Annual snowfall averages 40 feet, with snow pack averaging 20 feet.

Crystal Bay Lake Tahoe offers that small town charm and all the amenities anyone can want. Want to go on a permanent vacation? Try living in Crystal Bay. You will no longer go on vacation - you will live one!

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