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February 8, 2007
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On the Spot: News
Shorezone decision postponed again
This issue is so hot that no governing board has wanted to touch it for decades, said Jeff Cowen, community liaison for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)
Park City looks from the outside in
A delegation of approximately 60 city officials, business leaders, and media from Park City, Utah, came to the Reno-Lake Tahoe region in early September 2006
Moving Forward
Jan Colyer loves taking the bus
Tidbits
Silicon becomes Green Valley; Trinkie at the Top; South Lake brings home the Gold
Reverberations of Truckee's Coal Contract Decision
What’s next for the Truckee energy upheaval
Findings Shed Light on Murky Waters
A new study reveals that Coldstream Canyon watershed, or more specifically human construction, is one of the main sources for sediment to the Truckee River and consultants recommend restoration efforts in the watershed.
Whistler's trash makes energy; a true ski bum
Whister trash helps light Seattle homes; A memorial of a woman who embodied motion, mountains, and life
The Spout: Editorials
Responsibility And Personal Safety
My Shot
Today I realized that every time I set out for a walk in my neighborhood (no sidewalks), my personal safety is a risk. Clearly we are all at risk when we walk in our neighborhoods. I am making a big deal about this because many motorists in our neighborhoods don’ t have the good sense to slow down on the icy roads.
Meet The Thresholds First
My Shot
Locals and visitors alike mutually love Lake Tahoe. But many of us strongly disagree with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Shorezone Plan, touted as the best plan to save her. We feel the Shorezone Plan is an environmental mistake and puts the cart before the horse.
Support paving the Truckee Legacy Trail
Dear Moonshine Ink
I’m writing to say I’ m strongly in support of paving the Truckee River Legacy Trail. It’ s vital for Truckee to have safe routes for kids to get around town and Glenshire Drive is simply not safe.
Give me one good reason
There are hurdles for every business
Reader Survey
The Moonshine Ink Reader Survey is now finished. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Mountain Life
Understanding Blue Bags
Web Exclusive
Insight on Truckee and Tahoe's blue bag recycling program and how to participate in the blue bag cooperative.
Perceive Your Place
‘Bioregionalism’ says to embed ourselves in our surrounding natural systems - what does that mean?
Avalanche!
So what are the most important things you learn in a level-one avalanche course? Tim Hauserman breaks it down in Avalanche 101.
Tales of the Velvet Crowbar
Wastebuster
The ReUse People offer a better way to deconstruct a building.
Would You, Could You on a Boat?
Java Jabber
Java Jabber stumbles across a school session at Wild Cherries.
Locals From Across the Globe
We talk to seasonal workers at local ski resorts to find out what they think of the U.S.
Passing Go
The previous owner of my house left behind a Monopoly game, which is a nice touch, really, for a real estate transaction. So far, Monopoly has worked as a cure for cabin fever, but before long we might need something to divert us from Monopoly-cabin fever.
Wellness & Learning
Gliding Along
North Tahoe and Truckee kids have the opportunity to be introduced to cross-country skiing: An inexpensive sport that is perhaps the best aerobic exercise available.
The big lovable slobbery guy and the superstar combo
Flip's Friends
Just a few at the shelter, but they’re stellar
Eggs: Are They Good Food or Bad Food?
Practical Wellness
If there’s one food that’s been misunderstood, slandered and rejected, it’s the egg. What caused this once-popular food to fall from our good graces? Today, as researchers continue to discover more about the complexities of heart disease, they’re learning that cholesterol may play a much smaller role in the disease than previously thought.
Rocking Stone: Arts & Culture
Keller William's "Dream" come true...
Keller comes to town releasing his new album, "Dream."
The Rise to the Top: Truckee Sourdough
Truckee Sourdough has been baking bread day and night since 1995, providing an entire region with exceptional sourdough breads.
Supernatural
A review of Robben Ford, the subject of fevered discussion among musical circles. Coming to the Crystal Bay, February 18.
The Nameless, Faceless People of Truckee
BookIt review on an aspect of Truckee history that lies below the radar
With familiar faces, but new to the scene and ready to deliver the funk
Subjektochange is talented and ready to lay down the funk.
What happened during the first week of 2007?
Jam Cruise is an annual roving “musical festival at sea” that leaves from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and hits up Caribbean Islands along the way. Beth, Alison, and Bob were Tahoe locals who got on board for the 2007 trip.
What's Happening
"Little House" goes big!
Web Exclusive
We had a packed house for our guests from "Little House on a Small Planet" presentation at the Cedar Huse Sports Hotel. Check out some great picks and grab the book at the library!
Woah, we're a busy community
Salsa on Valentine's Day; 'Step Up' our nation's global warming efforts; Sierra College has six new majors!
