Lake Tahoe Posts - Incline Village & Crystal Bay

Pine Nuts: Amending the Second Amendment ~ Better minds than mine have examined this issue, yet sometimes it proves helpful for a regular Mae, or in this case a regular Mac, to look with fresh eyes at a thorny issue and report her or his findings. So let us take a look at the Second Amendment…

The first clause is the precondition, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State," this establishes the reason and purpose for the second clause, "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." In 1791 we did not have a well regulated militia, but we do now. We spend more than a billion dollars a day to regulate a National Guard, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and CIA. The emergence of a well regulated militia effectively nullifies the need and purpose of the people to keep and bear arms.

I humbly submit here, a 28th Amendment to bring the 2nd Amendment into the 21st century. So what should such a 28th Amendment say? To my mind it is very straightforward…

“Henceforth, the right of the people to keep and bear single-shot arms shall not be infringed."

In closing, assault weapons should never be available for purchase, and present owners of assault weapons should be given an opportunity to sell-back their assault weapon, or expect a friendly greeting in the mail, “Welcome to Fort Bragg.”

The foremost responsibility of our Congress is to keep us safe, so let us amend the Second Amendment and protect our kids from domestic terrorism.

This is my humble plea,

McAvoy Layne

Crosby's will return to 7 days per week of operations effective.... ...well now! We will be open on Wednesdays again now through September.

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Washoe County Tahoe Transportation Plan Survey *** SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 15 - PLEASE PARTICIPATE!!! *** Washoe County is asking residents and visitors to participate in an online survey for the Washoe County Tahoe Transportation Plan. Using an interactive map and answering a few short questions, participants have the opportunity to provide input about their transportation concerns and priorities for the Incline Village/Crystal Bay areas.

“Incline Village and Crystal Bay are the communities that tie Washoe County to Lake Tahoe, a treasure in our backyard,” Commissioner Alexis Hill said. “I want to learn from the community about how we can improve public safety, traffic, parking, and aesthetics on the north shore to make the experience of visiting and living in Tahoe better for all.”

Input received through the website will be used to identify needs, priorities, and goals for the Incline Village/Crystal Bay areas.

The study is focused on identifying safety and mobility solutions for the Incline Village and Crystal Bay areas. It is focusing on:

*Envisioning the future of State Route 28
*Supporting transit improvements
*Exploring parking solutions
*Refining the snow plowing strategy for multiuse trails
*Expanding the use of trip reduction programs

The online survey and interactive map will be available for public comment through July 15. An in-person public meeting is being planned for this fall and the plan is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

Pine Nuts: Make the Music and Dance
The first noticeably happy people to attract my undivided attention were San Diego roller-bladers, skating down the boardwalk with music in their ears. This was forty years ago or so, and these dancing athletes were clearly happy to the core. It made me smile and even laugh in the wake of their sheer joy.

Music makes everything better. I take Milt Jackson with me into the laundry room and his vibes turn that laundry room into Milt Jackson’s Avalon Ballroom, it’s magic really.

The happiest people in the world today, to one who has slipped on the ice and lived to tell about it, must be figure skaters. The ladies dress like they’re going to a cocktail party at the Royal Hawaiian, attired in three well-placed cocktail napkins. But then they put on their best poker faces and take to the ice like Joan of Arc took it to the Burgundians. I always watch the women’s competition with a frozen daiquiri in-hand, sometimes both hands. That way, when an ill-fated skater slips on the ice, and goes down like Raggedy-Ann, I can take a sip, open my third eye, and feel her pain.

The music leaves a little to be desired. I might like to throw in some Van Morrison, and really crank it up with, G-L-O-R-I-A! Also, a little LOUIE-LOUIE might help to liven things up a little bit.

I remember watching the Lady’s Olympic Figure Skating Competition on television where I worked, and arriving home to find my wife watching the same program, but an hour behind what I had just seen. Well, she already believed I was a genius in one thing and one thing only, women’s figure skating, and this was my chance to cement that belief.

I waited for just the right moment, and said, “Honey, watch this! She looks a little wobbly, I bet she’s going to fall on her…”

“Oh my gosh! Darling, you’re right! You really do know your figure skating! You should be announcing these Olympics.”

To this day, if she is going to say anything complimentary about her ex-husband, me, it might be, “He has his flaws, yes, but I’ll tell you what…he knows his figure skating! He can take one look at a skater and tell you where she will place in the standings. He will point his index-finger at the television set, go thumbs down, and that girl will trip, slip, and land on her keester, I’m not kidding.”

Well, it never hurts to have somebody think you are a genius when you are really just a lucky guy who happened to have been privy to a sneak preview. Do I feel a little taste of remorse? Yes. Will I ever tell her? Never. Come watch the next Winter Olympics with me. I’ll provide the popcorn, and heck, I might even provide the commentary…

Apres bike and vision for new owners of Tunnel Creek Cafe! After owning the Tunnel Creek Café (along with Flume Trail Bikes directly behind it) for nearly 11 years, husband and wife, Max Jones and Patti McMullan, knew that in order to grow the restaurant and really run it to its maximum potential, it needed some new energy in the kitchen — that meant taking the step and finding a chef to elevate the cuisine.

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra helps you celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends, close to home! Our 17th annual “BOPS” concert, conducted by Maestro James Rawie, is a delightful summer event that we perform in two venues at the Lake, in Truckee, Reno, and in the Carson Valley. Revel in full orchestra and chorus performances of patriotic favorites, be swept off your feet by great opera arias, join in a sing-along, and, if you’re the highest bidder, you’ll conduct the orchestra in “The Stars and Stripes Forever”!

Introducing: Generation We Podcast

We've got exciting news! We've rebranded our podcast and moving to a monthly format with interviews and wisdom from experts in the fields of education, health and wellness, thought leaders and more.

It's my hope that we will share with you on a monthly basis, tips and tools to help help teenagers (and their parents) and young adults navigate the many complex emotional, social, and career/financial challenges they face in life.

This month we're focusing on Emotional Freedom, the role of Dharma (our purpose in life) and the role of social and emotional education in our human development.

Please listen and subscribe so that you never miss an episode...we're available on Spotify (link below), Apple Podcasts, Google, Tune In and Stitcher. (And a technical note: during the course of the interview, you will hear the sound of me breathing...that's due to the recording level on my mic, which was set higher than normal--my apologies!)

https://open.spotify.com/show/62MmkWUXGk3TMLvHnSlKoV

Until next time,
Leili

Summer Fire Restrictions in Effect June 1, 2022

Summer fire restrictions will be in effect June 1, 2022, for the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District serving the communities of Incline Village and Crystal Bay, Nevada, until further notice. Current fire restrictions prohibit the use of solid fuel, which includes charcoal and wood. This also applies to the IVGID parks and beach charcoal grilling areas.

Please note that federal and state lands campfire restrictions may differ. Check the local fire restrictions pertinent to your location.

“As we enter another year of drought conditions, we want to remind folks to recreate responsibly while outdoors during the summer months and do your part to create and maintain your defensible space,” said Fire Marshal Jennifer Donohue.

This is also a reminder during Red Flag Warnings, all sources of outdoor open flame, including gas fire pits/grills and pellet grills/smokers are prohibited.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Reno issues Red Flag Warnings to alert land management officials and fire agencies when the potential of critical weather that could lead to wildfire activity. With our drought conditions and dry vegetation, we urge our citizens to check the weather before participating in outdoor activities.

To learn more about how to prepare for wildfire, please visit https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/.