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Regent Air Closes Sierra Aero Opens
After 28 years of business Regent Air closed its doors at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport on March 15. Jerry Canavan the charter air service and aircraft maintenance business owner has retired. Meanwhile Sierra Aero a small aircraft maintenance flight school and airplane rental business opened up. The new business takes the place of Todd Aero whose owner Bob Todd retired.
Regent Air operated two jets a Citation 560 and a Falcon 900 and chartered flights around the world. Canavan said the business closed when he could not reach an agreement with the airport regarding the business’s lease of Hangar One. Canavan said that Regent Air’s clientele was disappointed to see the business close. No other aircraft charter service or jet maintenance facility is based at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport. Info: flytruckee.com
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Tom Turner Takes Over Bar of America and Pacific Crest
Ed Coleman and Robyn Sills have sold Bar of America and Pacific Crest Grill to Tom Turner the owner of Gar Woods in Carnelian Bay Caliente in Kings Beach and Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe.
Coleman and Sills still own Pianeta Restaurant in Truckee and Christy Hill Restaurant in Tahoe City.
‘The timing was right for us to simplify’ said Coleman. ‘The two restaurants are smaller and more intimate.’
Coleman and Sills owned Bar of America since 1996 when they reopened the downtown eatery after investing in an extensive remodel.
‘Taking a place that was in shambles but was so iconic for the town and making it a place the community could come to again is something we are proud of’ said Coleman.
Coleman said that he is also proud of Bar of America and Pacific Crest Grill’s community involvement their staff and their commitment to organic local and sustainable ingredients and fairly priced entrees. Turner who took over ownership of the location at the end of March did not comment on his plans for the restaurant and bar.
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Balance Bodyworks Provides In-Home Massage
Balance Bodyworks a new massage and holistic therapy business is bringing its services to customers at their homes offices and lodging throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
Longtime Tahoe massage therapist Jenna Minnes launched Balance Bodyworks in January. Balance Bodyworks’ outcall wellness therapies are available to private residences vacation rentals lodging units and offices throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Services include Reiki BodyTalk acupuncture reflexology physical therapy and numerous massage techniques. ‘
Minnes is joined at Balance Bodyworks by physical therapist Andrew Emery BodyTalk practitioner Brooke Butler acupuncturist Tyler Lapkin and massage therapists Rachael Fowler Mary Ingersoll and Amber Wright. Info: balancebodyworkstahoe.com
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TDPUD Offers Businesses Lighting Rebates
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District is continuing efforts to help local business owners save on their energy bill by covering part of a lighting upgrade cost. This includes a ‘last chance’ opportunity to receive a rebate to replace old inefficient T12 fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballast lighting with new cost-effective fixtures.
Fluorescent T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts started being phased out by federal regulatory bodies as of July 2 2010. The TDPUD’s commercial lighting rebate program covers one-third of the cost for businesses to upgrade to high-efficiency T8 lamps and electronic ballasts or better. By switching out the old T12 lights with more energy-efficient lights businesses can see as much as 33 percent in energy savings.
This rebate program on T12s is being phased out this year. After Dec. 31 2012 the TDPUD will no longer be able to provide rebates on T12s. The total commercial lighting rebate limit is $10000 per customer. If a proposed project cost is greater than $30000 businesses can contact the TDPUD conservation staff to discuss rebate opportunities.
The TDPUD has helped 75 local businesses and agencies invest in cost-effective lighting projects by providing more than $250000 in rebates in the last three years. Info: tdpud.org
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Transformational Coach Reiki Therapist Opens Office
Colleen Akiko Jackson certified transformational coach and reiki master therapist has opened an office in Suite 201 of the Levon Professional Building at 10833 Donner Pass Road in Truckee.
Jackson brings a background of music spirituality teaching cross-cultural community development creative expression and nonprofit administration to her practice. She is offering complimentary initial coaching consultations and introductory rates through June of 2012.
Jackson integrates proven coaching concepts with spiritual tools and creative expression to help each client create their blueprint for a balanced and purposeful life. Jackson who has been trained in Parent Child Interactive Therapy also works with children and their parents on a case-by-case basis.
Sessions with Reiki are also offered by Jackson. Reiki is a non-invasive gentle healing energy practice that originated in Japan. Jackson is offering ‘Tahoe Total Alignment’ and ‘Experience Life’ Reiki specials until July 1. Info: tfcoach-colleen.com
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Kelly Brothers Painting Wins Award
Kelly Brothers Painting Inc. of Truckee was recognized with a 2012 award from the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America for overall project excellence and superior craftsmanship. Kelly Brothers won this award in the Decorative Finishes Commercial category for its work at the Lodge at Martis Camp.
With seven months to complete the project Kelly Brothers worked with over 50 interior paints and stains with many of the finishes needing to be distressed and glazed. To ensure a consistent look throughout the lodge employees were trained by Kelly Brothers’ established craftsmen (and craftswoman Erin Kelly) on new finishes and techniques making them stronger and more knowledgeable for this and future projects. Info: kellybrotherspainting.com
