Lake Tahoe Posts - Incline Village & Crystal Bay

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Submitted by Milt Hymes, IHS We the People Instructor: I want to celebrate the 13 that dared! Once again, our small school competed with skill against seven other schools in the NV state competition. While we will not be advancing to the next level, the learning that occurred this year is as great as we have seen.
With the adversity of the past two years, the coaches and I created a space where collaboration and intellect were celebrated, where hard work reflected growth, and where grit and teamwork were a source of pride. With enthusiasm, our students presented to scholars from around the country - educators, judges, law school professors, and historians challenged our students to craft and defend complex arguments about challenges in our republic, and our students shined!
This environment for growth is not due to just one or two people (Amy Henderson and I) - it takes a village! The contribution from our coaches and community to that learning environment is something for which I am grateful.

Submitted by Milt Hymes - We the People Instructor at IHS: I want to celebrate the 13 that dared! Once again, our small school competed with skill against seven other schools in the NV state competition. While we will not be advancing to the next level, the learning that occurred this year is as great as we have seen.
With the adversity of the past two years, the coaches and I created a space where collaboration and intellect were celebrated, where hard work reflected growth, and where grit and teamwork were a source of pride. With enthusiasm, our students presented to scholars from around the country - educators, judges, law school professors, and historians challenged our students to craft and defend complex arguments about challenges in our republic, and our students shined.
This environment for growth is not due to just one or two people (Amy Henderson and I) - it takes a village! The contribution from our coaches and community to that learning environment is something for which I am grateful.

EPIC Elizabeth Pitcairn in Concert - Feb 20, 2022 at 4:00PM - Cornerstone Church
The Orchestra and Chorus will perform Bach's Magnificat. This is followed by Elizabeth Pitcairn, performing on the 'Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius' violin, performing Wieniawski's famous Violin Concerto #2 with the Orchestra.

General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Young persons, under age 23, enjoy FREE admission. "Front and Center" preferred seating prices are $40 for adults and $15 for youth/students.

Washoe Life Podcast: County Manager Eric Brown shares importance of diversity and inclusion as the County commemorates Black History Month. Black History Month is a special time of year to celebrate achievements, according to Washoe County Manager Eric Brown. Brown joins us on this episode to talk about his own experiences with discrimination and diversity, and why developing a culture of inclusion at Washoe County is important to him.

Click below to listen, or find it anywhere you stream your favorite podcasts.

Full moon week grooming schedule at Mt Rose Meadows: with the full moon this Wednesday, we will skip our normal Wednesday evening groom which will allow skiers to enjoy the trails Wednesday night without affecting the conditions on Thursday. Instead, we will groom Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Please avoid skiing on the freshly groomed corduroy those nights.

If you haven't tried Nevada Nordic's groomed trails at Mt Rose Meadows or Spooner Lake State Park because you don't have the nordic skis or snowshoes, visit our friends at Tahoe MultiSport where they will set you up with rentals and some instruction.

Find more information about our groomed trails here: https://nevadanordic.org
Hope to see you out on the trails Wednesday night, or soon.

Stay informed - these are the top headlines from the February 22 BCC Meeting. Click the link below to read behind the headlines.
1. County staff presents update on 2017 North Valleys flooding
2. Commissioners receive presentation on sex trafficking and exploitation
3. NDOT updates Commission on study of sustainable funding sources
4. Board accepts donation from Grace Community Church for the River House, approves other public donations
5. Board approves Special District Fund allocation for District 1

Pine Nuts: A Fish with a Bicycle -- We have long known that fish can navigate. Who among us has not visited Taylor Creek and stood in awe while witnessing the amazing annual salmon run? But can a fish navigate on land, drive a car? Come to find out, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!”

Let us update that popular slogan of the 70’s, “A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.” Israeli researchers have not yet taught a fish to navigate a bike, but they have succeeded in teaching a fish to drive a car, and navigate that car toward a cache of food, I kid you not.

These trained Israeli fish cannot drive a Tesla as yet, but they are really good at driving a robotic car designed just for them. There are six of these “fish on wheels” the first six that we know of, and get this, they are each named after characters in Jane Austen’s book, Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley outperforming the rest.

Incline Middle School is looking for volunteer reading buddies. If you would like to read with a middle student for 30 minutes one day per week contact Liz Harrell at lharrell@washoeschools.net or call 775 832-4220. The days available to read are Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:07-12:37.

New Season of Human Whisperers Radio!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we bring you some love with the first episode and new season of our weekly broadcast!

Please listen to my interview with Dolores Holets, a Chopra Center Certified Instructor, to explore how true wealth starts and ultimately ends with a healthy body.

https://humanwhisperers.com/radio/weekly-broadcasts/

Congratulations to the Incline High School's We the People team! IHS finished third overall out of eight teams, only 23 points off of first place (out of 1080 points), behind Reno (1st) and West Career Technical Academy (2nd). We're so proud of this amazing accomplishment by a team of only 13 students. The Highlander We the People Team, as featured in the photo:

Left to Right (standing):
Shane Green, Lupita Ramirez-Gomez, Gabby Winetz, Cody Reeth, Bella Artle, Toby Pollard, Trey Casini, Leslie Martinez Virgen, Ashley Ramirez Urzua.

Left to Right (front):
Ben Rock, Samantha Martinez-Urzua, Kenna Mirzayan, Christelle Rosas Caro

One more detail: (meaning this unit took first place in the state)
Unit 5 Unit Award Winner: Kenna Mirzayan, Lupita Ramirez-Gomez, Ben Rock

The We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program promotes civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s upper elementary and secondary students. The We the People print textbooks' and enhanced ebooks' interactive strategies, relevant content, and the simulated congressional hearing make teaching and learning exciting for both students and teachers. The We the People curriculum is an innovative course of instruction on the history and principles of the United States constitutional democratic republic. The program enjoys active support from state bar associations and foundations, and other educational, professional, business, and community organizations across the nation. Since its inception in 1987, more than 30 million students and 75,000 educators have participated in the We the People program.

Valentine's Day is coming and we are holding Valentine's week special sales February 8-14! Come on in and spin to win: 10%, 15%, or 25% on your entire purchase. Free canisters, free (chocolate) kisses ? or free cookies ? included.

IT'S SPELLING BEE TIME! Congratulations to the Incline Middle School Spelling Bee Winners. These savvy spellers will be representing our valiant village at Regionals on February 10. Good luck IMS Mountain Lions!

Show us how much YOU love Truckee/Tahoe for a chance to win a $50 Mountain Hardware and Sports Gift Card! How to enter:

1. Post your best photo in the comment section below this pinned post on Facebook with the hashtag #MyTruckeeTahoeLove

Two grand-prize winners will be selected...

1. MHS favorite
2. Randomly selected winner

*Photos can be posted until 8PM on 2/15 - Winners will be selected and announced on 2/16. All photos must be taken by yourself or a family member.*

Top headlines from the February 8th Board of Commissioners Meeting include:
1. Board confirms county redistricting map
2. Board conducts second reading of ordinance to abolish office of Incline Village Constable
3. Contract for distribution of sample ballots awarded to Metro Mailing Service Inc.
4. Board approves agreement for music festival to be held at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5. Commissioners support district-specific projects with District Special Funds

Click below to read more detail.