Volume 75, Issue 135
August-October 2014
2014 Photo Contest Winners
Fun at Lahontan
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s photo contest! We love to see and share all of the wonderful Lahontan memories made this summer. A special congratulations to Richard Little who submitted the wonderful cover photo of his daughter
Sarah with her husband Erik and their son Darby fishing at the boathouse. This picture captures the beauty of simplicity found
at Lahontan.
First Place Winner
Congratulations to Tracey
Millham who submitted this
wonderful picture of Shawn
Smith enjoying a fun afternoon at the Camp on the 4th
of July. Tracey won dinner
for two at the Lodge with
a bottle of wine and Kids’
Night Out for their children
while they dine!
Second Place
Winner
John & Brian Millham grilling on the
4th! -Tracey Millham
Peaceful afternoon on the Par-3 pond
-Michael Lovas
The Gant kids have become golf
junkies! -Denice Gant
Third Place
Winner
Thank you to the
Boyer family for
submitting this fun
picture of their dog
Moose crashing their
photo booth! They
won a 60-Minute Spa
treatment of choice.
John & Glennis
Jones captured this
incredible picture of
the bald eagle that
frequents a perch in
Gooseneck Reservoir in front of their
home for his daily
fishing excursions.
They won $50 to the
golf shop.
The Brady Bunch - Jana Brady
Alan Crites celebrating the
4th the best way possible,
with family! -Carol Crites
Grandpa teaching
-Krista Moatz
class!
Chloe reeling in a
big one! -Christine
Branson
Truckee/Tahoe Adventures
Lahontan’s Little Ones
Panoramic of Donner Pass after a great bike ride 4th of July morning -Mike Dove
I’ll have another milkshake,
add it to grandpa’s tab!
Spoken by baby Bronson.
-John Hunt
“Kings of the World!” Nate
and Miles Moatz -Krista
Moatz
Grandson Dane enjoying
a nature walk around Lahontan -Richard Little
Grandson Cade’s first taste
of watermellon at the
Camp. -Cindy Hagelstein
“Pop pop” and granddaughter Mia
enjoying summer in Tahoe....even the
horse is smiling! - Darla Whitehead
4th of July fun at the
Downtown Truckee Parade! -Matt Gelso
Regen going for a hike
through Martis Valley
-Jeri Johnson
Exploring the old railroad
tunnels with the Hiking
Club! -Melissa Kaime
BOARD CANDIDATE CHARLIE SMITH
The Seventeenth Members’
Annual Meeting
Saturday, August 30th
Camp Lahontan ~ 4:00 p.m.
Biography
Charles Smith has 30 years of professional experience in the
high-tech industry in sales and executive management. He is
currently the principal of CWSmith Ventures, an angel investment firm, and an advisor to several emerging companies.
Charles held senior executive positions at Brocade Communications, IBM, Conner Peripherals, Parallel Technology, and
NEC. Charles has served on multiple private company and
non-profit boards and currently serves on the board of directors for CellTech Metals, Navigator Technologies and The First
Tee, Tri Valley chapter – an organization focused on positive
youth development through the game of golf.
State of the Club
I would like to thank Mr. Jon Madonna for the leadership and inspiration he imparted as our President over the past four
years and as a member of the Board for the past ten years. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to have worked with
Jon over the past decade and I will cherish the many discussions we had as we navigated the Club to the success it is today.
Jon’s tenure ends at our seventeenth Members’ Annual meeting on August 30th. Mr. Paul Johnston’s four year term on the
LGC BOD will also end on August 30th and I would like to thank him for his service and commitment to making Lahontan an
outstanding club.
An outstanding club is not only identified by great amenities, but by the membership itself. It is imperative that Lahontan continues to attract new members to insure its success. And while a great golf course or expanded camp facility can inspire one
to join Lahontan, it is our current membership that can identify that next new member. Please take a moment to go through
your friend list and perhaps identify a name or two that would love to be a part of Lahontan and let them know that now is a
terrific time to join. For more information, please contact myself or Missy Jones, Membership Director.
September 2nd. The date is set. The Camp renovation project, which will include a renovated and expanded bathroom facility, family hot tub, and cabana shower, is slated to get underway on Tuesday, September 2nd. The plan is to have the facility
fully available by Memorial Day Weekend 2015. Plans are available for review on the bulletin board at Camp Lahontan.
On behalf of the entire Lahontan staff, thank you for another great season and please don’t hesitate to forward any suggestions or comments that you may have.
Kind regards,
Jeffrey T. Cobain
General Manager
Charles earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management
from San Jose State University where he volunteers as an
advisor to the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship and
is a judge for the SJSU annual student business plan competition. Charles and his wife, Marcela are active golf members of
Lahontan since 2001 and are also members of The Santaluz
Golf Club in San Diego, CA.
Statement of Interest in Lahontan Golf Club Board
I have enjoyed membership in private golf course communities for over twenty years including Ruby Hill in Pleasanton,
CA, The Grand in San Diego, CA, and presently at Santaluz and
Lahontan. I love the Lahontan Golf Club, appreciate being a
member, and admire its understated elegance and simplicity.
We are enthusiastic participants in the organized golf tournaments, social events, spa offerings, and frequent diners at
the restaurant and grille. As a representative of the Lahontan
BOD I would seek to uphold the traditions of the game of golf
and ensure that the Lahontan experience continues to deliver
the highest level of courtesy, service and professionalism. I
would thoughtfully represent the membership’s best interests
in balance with conservative fiscal responsibility. I will prioritize keeping the golf course in top condition and available for
member access along with maintaining the Lahontan quality
standards of our Food & Beverage, Spa, and the Camp. I understand how to be successful working with volunteer BODs
and committees and have many years of experience in this
environment. We must remain competitive in our offering,
uncompromising in service and responsiveness, responsible
to the community, and strive to maximize the participation
and enjoyment of all members.
The meeting will include a report
from your Board of Directors as well
as the announcement of the 2014
election results. All members are
encouraged to attend.
BOARD CANDIDATE MIKE MACHETTE
Biography
Born and raised in Belvedere, California. Mike attended school at
Robert Louis Stevenson and graduated from Redwood High School.
During which time, he played tennis
and was ranked #3 in the U.S. as a
junior. He attended USC on a tennis
scholarship and graduated with a
degree in Business. Upon graduating, he continued as a touring tennis professional for 7 years
attaining a ranking of top 50 in the world in both singles and
doubles.
He started his insurance career in 1980 working at his father’s
independent agency. In 1990, he formed his own agency
growing it into a large regional brokerage and in 2008 sold it
to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. where he works today as an Area
President and an active producer.
Mike and his wife of 40 years, Robin, have raised two wonderful daughters, Ashley, 32 and Amanda, 29. Ashley and her husband, Spencer Brush, have an active 2 1/2 year son, Miller, who
makes them and us smile.
Statement of Interest in Lahontan Golf Club Board
I’ve been a Member of the Bohemian Club since 1997, Claremont Country Club since 1982 serving on committees including the membership, and from 1998-2012 I joined my good
friend and founder, Chuck Schwab, as the 22nd member of the
Stock Farm in Hamilton, Montana. In 1998 I joined Lahontan
and consulted with Highland Management/Developers on the
design of the tennis facility with a recommendation to put in
clay courts vs. hard courts. I’ve also served on the nominating
commitee for the LGC Board of Directors for 4 years. In 2006
we finished our home where the Machette family will continue
to spend more and more time in the years to come. I am very
committed to keeping the tradition and vision of Lahontan to
the highest standard into the future for all the generations to
come.
Fall Golf Guest Days are
scheduled for September
15, September 29, and October 13. Bring a friend
out to play for only $100,
including the cart! Please
call the Golf Shop to schedule your tee times at
530.550.2424.
Golf Course Update
Tournament Results
Ladies’ Member-Guest
Men’s Member Guest
1st Place Gross
Marcia Messmer & Nancy Koch
2014 Champions
Woody Shackleton & Vance Verderame
1st Place Net
Lisa Symons & Dawn Marie Barraza
2nd Place
Murray Hall & Matt White
Morrison Flight
1st - Julie Wente & Mindy Garman
2nd - Molly Graham & Trudy Havis
3rd - Susan Tarantino & Kathryn Centers
3rd Place
Glen Van Dyke & Matt Schoech
I would like to update everyone on the effects of the Paclobutrazol on the greens. We have applied two separate Trimmit applications to the greens to give the bentgrass a competitive edge. As you are seeing, some of the Poa has started to
recess and turn yellow. This is how the healthier bentgrass begins to grow over the Poa. You may notice that all of the Poa
is not yellowing; there are many different biotypes of Poa. Some are more sensitive to the Trimmit while others are not affected. It is important to use a variety of strategies and techniques to discourage Poa and promote our bentgrass. All of our
maintenance practices are directed to growing more bentgrass. The greens are rolling smoother due to the Poa not actively
growing throughout the day. We will continue Trimmit applications every three weeks throughout the summer until the
weather starts to cool down in the fall.
Par-3 Championship
1st - Patty Dean & Glennis Jones
2nd - Ron Jenny & Brian McGeever
3rd - John Dean & Art Chapman
4th - Chris Handel & Bill Whitehead
As we transition into autumn we will start focusing on more projects to better prepare the golf course for winter. One of the
areas we are focusing on is topdressing fairways. The process is a very long and labor cumbersome event. We will be applying 1000 tons of sand to our 30 acres of fairways. This will aide in thatch dilution, modify our current soils and ultimately
achieve firmer playing conditions. It is our goal to not impact you or current conditions of the golf course during the process. We are only able to complete one to two holes per day. This will allow for minimal disruption and help us maintain our
current conditions. Thank you for understanding and allowing us to improve your golf course. If you visit the “Superintendent’s Corner” our website you will see photos and explanations of what we are seeing on the course.
Flight Winners
Brown - Joe McCarthy & Joe McCarthy Jr.
Sorenstam Flight
Bull- Gary Storm & John Engs
1st - Jan Sargent & Marion Bottomley
Tin-Cup Tournament
2nd - Cindy Hagelstein & Margaret Malouf Brook- Donny Friend & Jason Friend
Through 7 different matches and 3
Apache - George Miller & Kelly Jensen
3rd - Anne Birdsong & Mary Claire Wall
lead changes for the second year in a
Lake - Buzz Wiesenfeld & Jeff Owensby
row the Foreigners were triumphant
Lopez Flight
Rainbow - Mike Sabarese & Roger Westphal
over the Natives by a score of 89 to 83. 1st - Diane Florsheim & Linda Moore
Cutthroat - Ron Scharf & Mike Rosendin
After years of Native domination the
2nd - Maria Vuoto & Lynn McGlinchy
Steelhead - Keith Symons & Bill Lewis
Foreigners are now the team to beat!
3rd - Sue Cooper & Georgeann Goellner
Gila - George Birdsong & Dominick Messina
Thank you to all 78 players who participated this year!
- Mike Cornette, Director of Agronomy
Upcoming Tournaments
Please register in
advance for golf
events by calling
the Golf Shop at
530.550.2424 or
visiting the
member’s area of
lahontangolf.com.
Member-Member
August 14-15, $350 per player
Club Championship
August 28-29, $85 per player
Couples’ Twilight
August 31, $60 per couple
Join us for one of the most
anticipated tournaments of
the year! We will be playing
a 2-person best ball on both
days. The champions will be
the overall low net score.
See if you can be the next
Club Champion after 36-holes
of stroke play. Players will
be divided into flights based
on USGA handicap at time of
event.
Treat your partner to a date
with a 2-person best ball of 4
on the Championship Course!
Play will begin at 4 pm with
hosted beer, wine, and hors
d’oeuvres to follow. 4 pm
shotgun start.
Couples’ Championship
1st - Michael & Molly Graham
2nd - Bill & Darla Whitehead
3rd - Howard & Dianne Jones
4th - Rick & Pamela Lee
5th - George & Anne Birdsong
Member-Pro
September 10-12, $600 per
team
Bring your favorite golf pro out
for our liveliest competition of
the year! We’ll be playing a
two-person scramble, alternate
shot on the Par-3 Course, and a
one better-ball of two and low
professional.
Ladies’ Season Closer
September 17, $50 per person
Member-Guest
Men’s Skins Closer
September 18, $55 for Skin/BBQ September 26, $200 per team
Let’s celebrate another great
season together with a bestball of 3 on the Championship
Course. We toast to a fun
round with refreshments at the
luncheon and awards ceremony
following play. 9 am shotgun.
Partake in one last round of
friendly competition! The lowest net score on any hole gets
the skin and 75% of handicap
will be used. 12:30 pm shotgun
start and 5 pm BBQ dinner in
Men’s Locker Room.
Don’t miss out on our last tournament of the season! We’ll
be playing a 2-person best ball
with stableford points format.
Hosted beer, wine, and hors
d’oeuvres will follow play.
Fall Spa Specials
Upcoming Events
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, light
things up with a glow of your own and indulge your senses
in our cozy seasonal treats.
ISUN Skin Bar
Autumn Retreat
Enjoy a 30-Minute Herbal Spice Body Scrub leaving the
skin silky smooth, followed by an Hour of Massage featuring Epicuren’s Afterbath Lotion. These two treatments are
pure delight!
90 Minutes - Member $140 Guest $150
Pumpkin Apple Spice Facial
This mild facial dissolves dead, unwanted cells and encourages cell turnover and promotes clarity. Pumpkin also
assists to normalize oil production, reduce the appearance of pore size, and is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants to help protect your skin from free radical damage, a major cause of aging. Skin will appear younger and
more refined.
60 Minutes - Member $120 Guest $130
90 Minutes - Member $150 Guest $160
Tahoe Hot Stone Massage
Warm stones are used to melt away muscle tension creating optimum energy flow and relaxation. This full body
massage is given using warm, nutrient-rich oil, infusing
your skin with minerals and creating the ultimate sense of
wellbeing. This is a fantastic fall treatment!
60 Minutes - Member $110 Guest $120
90 Minutes - Member $140 Guest $150
Dermalogica & Epicuren Dermal Peel
Fall and Winter is the perfect time to repair summer damage and reveal healthy, rejuvenated skin. We are now offering dermal peels from both Dermalogica and Epicuren
for those individuals who are looking for results! Results
can be seen in as soon as one treatment with little to no
downtime. Please contact the Spa for more information
and to schedule your facial peel.
60 Minutes - Member $140 Guest $150
Join the ladies at the Spa for an afternoon of libations
and great skin! On Wednesday, August 20th from 4-6
p.m. we will have complimentary skin care consultations and product testers from ISUN for you to try.
Touch, feel, and experience new products while you
learn tips to keep your skin healthy and beautiful!
Please RSVP to Holly Porter in the Spa at 530-5502440 or hollyporter@lahontangolf.com.
Men’s Luxury Steam Towel Shave &
Signature Treatment, Haircuts, &
Beard Trims
Experience the ultimate in masculine luxury with
a traditional barber shop experience right here at
Lahontan! On Saturday, August 23rd Barber Arias
will be offering hot steam towel shaves, followed by a
men’s skin treatment, as well as haircuts, beart trims,
and mustache trims. Cost varies depending on customized services. Please contact Nick Wood in the
Men’s Locker Room to schedule your appointment at
530-550-2421 or nickwood@lahontangolf.com.
Featured Products
Superfruit Enzyme Polish
An exotic enzyme puree of Pomegranate, Goji, Bilberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Acai, and Noni effectively
dissolves lifeless skin cells while their seeds delicately
buff them away. High in vitamin C, trace minerals, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and iron, these
anthocyanin-rich superfruits are believed to possess
life-giving and age-defying properties, and will leave
your skin polished and fresh. This is a great way to
get the results of a professional peel, at home! Recommended for all skin types.
Fitness Classes
Chef JD Doherty
To many of you, our new Executive Chef JD Doherty needs no introduction. He’s been with us at
Lahontan for almost seven years and gained a wealth of invaluable experience as our Sous Chef
before stepping into his new position. However, there are a few things you may not know about
the man behind the great meals here at Lahontan.
JD was born and raised in Boyne City, Michigan. He’s had two strong passions that have seemed
to dictate the direction of his life; cooking and the mountains. JD went to college at Northern
Michigan University on the shores of Lake Superior for that very reason. He enjoyed the abundance of outdoor activities that Lake Superior had to offer while earning his degree in Food Service Management. JD worked in many kitchens throughout his time in college and upon graduation, moved out to the Tahoe area to ski with friends. Like many others, he never left. The
attraction of mountain biking incredible trails, skiing world-class terrain, fishing, and an abundance of other sports kept him here, which is lucky for us. Not long after he moved, JD started
his tenure here at Lahontan. Today, he prides himself on creating a menu that gives our members
the most eco-friendly and healthy options available. Other than creating dishes that please every palate, JD’s top priority is to
serve food that’s been sourced as locally as possible. Please join us in welcoming JD to our team of Directors at Lahontan!
All About Wine!
Wine Spotlight: 2012 Vintages
Now available at the Lodge, we have a wonderful selection of
wines from an extraordinary 2012 harvest. In 2012, California
winemakers up and down the coast celebrated a long, sunny
year. This provided an abundance of gorgeous grapes with the
potential for high quality wines. Kathleen Heitz, the President
of Heitz Wine Cellars commented that “mother nature smiled
upon the California wine harvest this year (2012) with a bountiful crop of amazing quality. As for the final quality, you be
the judge! Come check out our selection in the Lodge!
- Shared Notes, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
- Liquid Farm, Sta. Rita Hills, Chardonnay
- Roar, Santa Lucia Highlands, Pinot Noir
- Ridge, Paso Robles, Zinfandel
Mondays - 2-3pm in the Fitness Area
Through September 22nd
Yoga
Tuesdays - 4-5pm in the Fitness Area
Through September 23rd
Golf Conditioning Class
Saturdays - 8-9am in the Fitness Area
Through September 6
Wine Interest Email Group
Interested in learning about the newest wines at the Lodge?
Join our email list for occasional updates on our wine list!
Please login to the member’s area of lahontangolf.com and
visit your profile page. Once there, select the “wine lovers”
email group and click the “opt-in” button below!
Weekly Events
Mat Pilates Class
Thursdays - 9-10am on the Croquet Lawn
Through September 25
Sunday Wine Extravaganza!
Have you had your eye on a particular wine for a while? Enjoy
1/2 off any bottle of wine when you dine at the Lodge on Sundays! You may also take advantage of this offer at the Camp
for Sunday Casual BBQ’s. The discount applies to bottles of
wine only.
Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays, 5-6 pm at Camp
Enjoy a selection of fresh,
organic produce, specialty
items from local purveyors,
and an organic juice bar!
This event will run through
Tuesday, August 19th.
Casual Thursdays
6-9 pm at the Lodge
We are offering a variety of
casual fare each week including Latin, Italian, and PanPacific inspired menu items!
This event will run through
September 25th.
Sunday Casual BBQ
5-8 pm at the Camp
Salad, entree of choice, and
dessert are included. $23 for
adults and $11 for children.
This event runs through
August 31st.
Friday Night Gathering
5:30-6:30 pm, Golfer’s Patio
Catch up with friends and
make new ones over a
complimentary hour of wine,
beer, and hors d’oeuvres.
Through August 29th.
KIDS’
CAMP
Weekly Events
Adult Activities
WINE & ART NIGHT
Thursday, August 14, 5:00 p.m./ $50 per participant
Put your green thumb to use as we create succulent planter boxes that can be enjoyed indoors or out. We will pair wine and
appetizers with this creative evening. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. and the cost is $50 per participant. Please pre-register
online or by email: meganbutcher@lahontangolf.com.
Aquatics
Swim Lesson
Mondays-Fridays through August 22, 9:30-11:45 am/ Private Lesson $40 per half-hour, Group Lesson $20 per half-hour
Our instructors are Water Safety Instructor certified and excited to teach swimmers of all ages the basics and beyond in the
pool! We offer private and group lessons based on your child’s swimming needs.
Water Aerobics
Mondays & Thursdays through August 28, 10:30-11:30 am/ Complimentary for members, $5 per guest
Join us for a fun and energizing hour long workout that will keep you cool and fit all summer long!
Flex Kids Camp
Mondays-Fridays through August 23, 9:00 am-5:00 pm/ $10 per hour for one child & $5 an hour per sibling
Bring the kids to Camp Lahontan for a great day exploring the great outdoors, crafting their newest masterpiece, hiking, and swimming! Enjoy the flexibility of camp by dropping your kids off any time of the day. This camp is designed for 3-12 year olds.
Adult Programs
Craft Corner
Cardio Tennis
Kids’ Night Out
Tennis Strength Training
Saturdays through August 23, 1:00 -2:00 pm/ $7 per participant
Come to the Camp for an hour of creativity and leave with a masterpiece! It’s a great way to inspire your child’s originality!
Aug 2 - Sand Art
Aug 16 - Masks
Aug 30 - Telescopes
Aug 9 - Drums
Aug 23 - Friendship Bracelets
Fridays & Saturdays through August 31, 5:30-9:30 pm/ $40 for one child & $20 per sibling
Let the kids have a night of their own at the Camp! Includes dinner, games, crafts, & movies! Children must be potty trained.
Concerts in the Park
Tuesdays through August 19 , 6:00-8:00 pm/ Complimentary
Enjoy live music at our beautiful Camp Lahontan park! The Camp dining will remain open serving picnic-style dinners.
August 5 - Serina Dawn August 12 - Critical Mass August 19 - Déjà vu
Kids’ Events
Family Events
Kids’ Craft Night
Family Game Night
August 5, 6:00-7:00 pm/ $10 per child
Your kids will have an evening to express their creativity while
you enjoy the concert!
Kids’ Campout
August 4, 6:00 pm/ Complimentary
Enjoy some quality time with the family with an evening of classic board games!
Bocce After Dark
August 8-9, 5:30 pm-9:00 am/ $75 one child & $60 siblings
August 9, 8:00-9:00 pm/ $10 per person
Enjoy a night of campfire stories, s’mores, crafts, games, movies, Light up the night with glow-in-the-dark bocce! We’ll have the
and more! Please bring a sleeping bag and warm PJ’s! 7 & up.
firepit roaring with plenty of s’mores supplies for sweet treats!
Kids in the Kitchen
August 7 & 14, 3:00-4:30 pm/ $25 per child
Kids will learn the basics of fun and healthy cooking and leave
with recipes!
Science Discoveries Night
August 11, 6:00-7:30 pm/ $30 for one child & $20 per sibling
Let’s experiment with chemistry! We’ll be creating our own
volcanoes, making foamy explosions, and more!
Family Field Day
August 10, 1:00 pm/ Complimentary
Potato sack races, balloon toss, tug-a-war, relays, and much
more! Celebrate summer with a day of family games!
Family S’mores Night
August 8 & 29, 6:30-7:30 pm/ Complimentary
Enjoy a sweet evening of making s’mores and lots of great summer memories with the family!
Tennis
Wed-Fri through August 29, 9:00 - 10:00 am/ $25 per class
A strong cardiovascular system is paramount to success on the
tennis courts. Join us for an hour that will get your lungs and
swing in shape!
Tuesdays through August 26, 9:00 - 10:00 am/ $25 per class
1 hour class targeted for tennis players. Class targets static and
dynamic stretching, agility movement, core strength and TRX
training.
Adult Drop-In Tennis Clinics
Saturdays through August 30, 9:00 am for beginner & intermediate/ 10:00 am for advanced/ $25 per participant
Whether you are new to the game and learning swing basics or
fine tuning for the Club Championship, Coach Bill will customize
his intruction to your level!
Adult Home & Home Tennis Exchange
5:00-7:00 pm, $20 per participant
These events will create opportunities for members to travel and
meet tennis players outside of our club while visiting a variety of
new quality tennis facilities.
August 9 - Lahontan at Northstar
August 16 - Lahontan at Martis
Junior Programs
Junior Tennis Clinics
Wednesdays-Fridays through August 23/ 1 Hour: $25 per player/ Half Hour: $15 per player
Mighty Mites: 4-6 year olds/ 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Aces: 7-10 year olds/ 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Development Team: 11 to 16 year olds/ 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Junior Tennis Pizza Social with Martis Camp
Friday, August 8, 3:00-5:00 pm/ $15 per player
We will be hosting Martis Camp’s Junior Tennis Players for a fun afternoon of tennis and delicious pizza!
Truckee’s Historical Figures
Lahontan’s streets are all named after the noteable towns people and
memorable characters that helped shape our beloved Truckee. Below is a
sampling of Truckee’s rich history. We will feature more characters in newsletters to come!
Elle Ellen
Ellen was born in East Friedland, Germany, in 1823. He took to the
cabinet trade, migrating to the U.S. in 1845. In 1868 he came to the
new town of Coburn's station (soon to be re-named Truckee) as proprietor of a saw mill. He is said to have put in the first flume in the area and
the first planing and shingle mill at Truckee. His first mill on the outskirts of
Truckee was on Trout Creek. In 1871, this burned and another was erected
on the same foundations. Logs were hauled as far away as two miles. In
1877, he constructed a new mill three miles up Trout Creek Canyon, near
today's Tahoe Donner subdivision. This mill was one of the largest in the
area. A mill pond was constructed just above the sawmill. At one time, Ellen held patents on 3,200 acres of timberland immediately around his mill
and ten full sections of forest lands. He constructed a V-flume from his new
mill, down Trout Creek canyon, to the railroad in Truckee. In 1878, this mill
produced 700,000 feet of lumber.
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Hiking Club
August 5 - Castle Peak Trail: Time: 7:30 a.m./ Miles: 8.4 -11.4/ Difficulty: 3
Enjoy a hike up to the Peter Grubb Hut, part of a series of six huts planned for the Tahoe Sierra along the crest between the
Donner and Echo Passes. Round trip 8.4 miles. Additional 3 miles roundtrip to a beautiful lake is optional. 30 minute drive, dogs
allowed.
August 12 - Mt Judah Loop: Time: 7:30 a.m./ Miles: 6 / Difficulty: 3
Jake Hudson will discuss the geology and hydrology of the area. The hike has elevation climb. It begins and ends at the top of
Donner Summit. Dogs not allowed.
August 19 - Flume Trail Hike: Time: 7:30 a.m./ Miles: 11/ Difficulty: 3
11 miles round trip. Beautiful views of Lake Tahoe!
This is 3.2 miles of gradual uphill, 4 miles flat on the historic flume trail, and 3.2 miles downhill. 45 minute drive to trailhead at
the Historic Ponderosa Ranch, home of Bonanza TV series. Dogs not allowed.
-- or -August 19 - Tahoe Rim Trail: Time: 7:30 a.m./ Miles: 2/ Difficulty: 1
2 miles round trip from Incline Creek to Brockway, beautiful views of Lake Tahoe, 15 minute drive. Dogs allowed.
August 23 - Independence Lake: Time: 8:00 a.m./ Miles: 5/ Difficulty: 1
A little-known geologic twin to Donner Lake, Independence rests in a glacially carved basin backed by the northernmost High
Sierra. A flat trail traces its shore. Opportunities exist for picnicking at lunch, or enjoying free kayaking or even fishing boats (subject to availability) on the lake. 30 minute drive, no dogs allowed.
Carrie Pryor
Also known as “Spring Chicken,” Pryor was Truckee’s most infamous
“lady of the night.” She was involved in or the cause of numerous
gunfights, stabbings, brawls and civil disturbances during the 1870’s. Her
open defiance to both law enforcement and Truckee’s vigilante group, the
“601,” is early testimony to the unique spirit of individualism which some
say still lingers in Truckee.
James McIver
Born in Floriston in 1894, he lived in Truckee for most his life. He
worked as a teamster, a blacksmith and owned the McIver Garage.
He served as a sergeant in World War I and was active in community affairs,
including chairman of the board directors of the Truckee Sanitary District.
The McIver family owned and operated a dairy farm in Truckee. The buildings still stand in the meadow beyond the I-80 overpass at the west end of
town.
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Tom Dolley
Of all Truckee’s lawmen, Tom Dolley was the most unique and wore
many hats over the years. A giant of a man, standing 6’8” tall, he
commanded respect wherever he went. He served as deputy sheriff, constable, chief of the volunteer fire department, state and town fire Marshall,
local agent for Railway Express, town undertaker, part owner of Truckee
Mercantile and was very active in civic affairs. During the 1930’s and 1940’s
he apprehended and arrested many fugitives who committed crimes in
other states and attempted to flee to California through Donner Pass. He
served 28 years as constable and saw Truckee change from a rough and
ready frontier town to a peaceful village.
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August 26 - Royal Gorge Hike: Time: 8:00 a.m./ Miles: / Difficulty: 3
Joseph Marzen
A pioneer citizen and butcher on Front Street who also served as
deputy sheriff. The Marzen family donated the land where the Donner monument and state park are now located.
*We will meet in the Camp Parking Lot to carpool and caravan to our hikes.
* Information courtesy of Truckee Donner Historical Society
Land Trust Ambassador will discuss the complete network of trails for multi-use that is being developed. Dogs not allowed.
Member Interest
Clubs
LADIES’ BOOK CLUB
Monday, August 11 - 3:00 p.m./Lodge
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
Monday, September 8- 3:00 p.m./Lodge
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
Monday, October 13 - 3:00 p.m./ Lodge
We are Completely Beside Ourselves
by Karen Joy Fowler
Organizers: Bev Rust
bevrust@hotmail.com
Suzanne Smith
suzanne@hbds.org
LADIES’ BRIDGE CLUB
Mondays - 4:00 p.m.
All levels welcome. Gather in the Ladies’ Spa
Locker Room.
Organizer: Aline Moran (530) 550-0205
Fridays - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a friendly game of Bridge! Gather
at the Lodge from 3 until Friday Night
Gathering.
Organizer: Jeanne George
jeannegeorge@gmail.com
Please email by Wednesday prior to the game
if you’d like to participate.
LADIES’ MAHJONG
Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m.
All levels welcome, please contact Mrs. Chapman (650-537-7748) or Mrs. Gingerich (530562-1703) if you’d like to play.
For more information on the Hiking Club,
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First Friday Night Gathering
Dan & Cheryl
Hansford
Debby
Abarta
Patty Virginia
Dean Donica
John Dean & Jim Abarta
Ladies’ Wednesday Golf
Anne Scileppi & Mike Donica
Astronomy Night
Craft Corner
Anika Neave
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Junior Golf Cam
Michael & Molly
Graham
Little
Rider!
Chapman Family
4th of July Parade
Mike & Elaine
Hamilton
Steven & Jane
Bransfield
Bill & Darla
Whitehead
Climbing Wall
Howard & Dianne Jones
John Dean & Art Chapman
Watermellon Eating Contest!
Tin Cup 2014 - Foreigners
Brian McGeever & Ron Jenny
Tin Cup 2014 - Natives
Lahontan Regatta
Regatta Winner Hunter Neave
Katie
Paige
Millham Millham
Dylan
Smith
Alex
Madonna
Jack
Cobain
Hiking Club at Old
Railroad Tunnels
Alina & Liam Gillespie
Pinewood Derby
Susan Kathryn
Tarantino Centers
Sports Camp
Trudy
Havis
Lisa
Symons
Molly
Graham
Julie
Mindy
Wente Garman
Marion
Bottomley
Dawn
Marie
Barraza
Marcia
Messmer
2014 Ladies’
Invitational
Nancy
Koch
Jan
Sargent
2014 Men’s Invitational - Flight Winners
Jason & Donny Friend
Woody Shackleton &
Vance Verderame
Joe McCarthy &
Joe McCarthy Jr.
John Chess &
Bobby Jones
Mike
Rosendin
Keith
Symons
Bill
Lewis
Ron
Scharf
Jeff
Owensby
Buzz
Wiesenfeld