LAKE TAHOE - The snow is falling, and with it comes chain and snowtire controls along many major roadways in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Controls are in effect along most major Tahoe roadways, including California and Nevada state routes 28 and California routes 89 and 267.
Below is a road update from the Nevada Department of Transportation, as of 4 p.m. Friday. Also included is an extended weather forecast from www.noaa.gov.Friday. Also included is an extended weather forecast from www.noaa.gov.
Stay tuned to www.tahoebonanza.com for weather and road updates.

Extended forecast
Friday: Snow after 10 a.m. High near 43. Very windy, with a southwest wind between 35 and 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitatio

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Washoe County is appealing a district court order demanding $13 million be refunded to all Incline Village and Crystal Bay property owners, meaning the process could take even longer than the almost-year estimate the treasurer's office offered in October.
According to a three-page document filed Tuesday, Nov. 17, with the Nevada Supreme Court, Washoe County Treasurer Bill Berrum is appealing District Court Judge Brent Adams' Oct. 23 written decision because the county feels "the judge's decision is legally flawed," said Washoe County Chief Deputy Attorney David Creekman, who filed the motion on Berrum's behalf.
"We're asking the Supreme Court to listen to our complaint in a hearing, then come up with a ruling based on hearing both sides," Creekman said Friday.
Adams' ruling, handed down on Oct. 6 and later entered on Oct. 23 as a written decision, affirmed a previous ruling handed down by the Washoe County Board of Equalization t

LAS VEGAS - In a sharp rebuke, Nevada's 17 elected county assessors Thursday refused a request by the state Board of Equalization to appear before a board hearing on Dec. 3 to provide detailed information of how they determine the valuation of 1 million parcels of property throughout the state.
Nevada Assessors Association President Michael Mears, the Eureka County Assessor, sent a letter early Thursday to the board rejecting its request to appear at the hearing that has been planned since last spring. Mears said the assessors discussed the issue Wednesday afternoon and voted in favor of the association notifying the board its members would not attend the hearing.
The letter said assessors were too busy preparing valuation notices and that many were strapped for funds and could not afford to attend the hearing in Las Vegas. The association suggested the meeting be rescheduled for next spring, and that it be expanded to include the members of the Tax Commission and officials fro

CARSON CITY, Nev. - High wind warnings are in effect throughout Northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra until about 4 p.m., the National Weather Service reports.
"We just hit 65 mph at our office here in north Reno," said meteorologist Scott McGuire, "and we had a gust of 104 mph on Slide Mountain."
The Nevada Highway Patrol said no accidents had been reported, but campers and trailers are prohibited through Washoe Valley.
The winds are being pushed into the area by a fast-moving Pacific storm with a strong cold front acroass western Nevada this afternoon, he said, and winds will continue to pick up as the day goes on.
McGuire said that it's difficult to predict precipitation on the lee side of the Sierra.
"The big story is that there will be snowfall in the Sierra. We have a winter storm warning in effect in the Sierra from 1-10 p.m. There will be a period of moderate-to-heavy snowfall from 2-8 p.m., and we're expecting 8-16 inches above 7,000

RENO, Nev. - The Biggest Little City in the World isn't going to be "a little left of center" after all.
The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority has abandoned the proposed new slogan as part of a larger campaign intended to promote tourism after criticism from Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and others.
Instead, the RSCVA's board on Thursday unanimously approved a new slogan - "Reno Tahoe USA ... Far From Expected."
Cashell spoke out against the previous idea because he was afraid the agency action would eclipse Reno's longtime moniker, the "Biggest Little City."
RSCVA President Ellen Oppenheim says the traditional motto is perfect for Reno. But she says the authority's mission is to promote Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and the whole region.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - So here comes another study by the Tax Foundation, noting more of the same: government morons continually stacking up the taxes on the fewest number of folks who pay the lion's share of the freight.
Noting that a popular defense of the proposed 5.4 percent surtax on high-income earners, in an effort to fund some of the government's health care "reform" - which would only impact some 0.3 percent of all tax returns - the Foundation concludes that this small group earns about 14 percent of the nation's overall adjusted gross income, and would end up paying some 36 percent of the entire federal individual income tax burden in 2011.
The proposed 5.4 percent surtax would hit joint filers with adjusted gross income of more than $1 million and single filers whose AGI exceeds $500,000.
And all the while, the Revenooers are out there shaking down high income earners in general, in the form of the proposed formation of a n

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Mt. Rose Ski Resort has been closed due to high winds in the area, mountain spokeswoman Kayla Anderson announced Friday.
"Mt. Rose is CLOSED today due to high winds. Set to re-open Saturday at 9 am," according to Anderson's message at about 8:20 a.m. Friday on Twitter.
The National Weather Service in Reno is predicting a significant snowstorm for Friday, and with it, high winds.
Winds averaging 35 to 40 mph should be the norm Friday, NWS reports, with gusts up to 60 and 70 mph at lake level, and up to 130 mph atop the Sierra ridges.

LAKE TAHOE - It appears this week's snowstorm is losing steam - or snow - with each passing hour.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, the basin should see snow at lake level after 10 a.m. Friday, with daytime accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible.
The heavier snow should fall this after, as the basin remains in a winter storm warning from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eight to 16 inches of the white stuff is expected above 7,000 feet, while 3 to 8 inches is forecast at lake level.
While there is a 100 percent chance of precipitation Friday, the prediction has dropped to 50 percent for Friday night.
According to NWS on Thursday night, 100 percent precipitation was in the forecast for Friday night.
Winds have been high, however, which could add to Friday's storm. According to NWS, south to southwest winds at 25 to 40 mph are expected throughout the day Friday, with gusts at times reaching 60 and 70 mph. Gusts up to 130 mph are expected on the Sierra ridges.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eddie Bonine has little doubt that the landscape of Nevada prep sports will undergo sweeping changes in the spring.
After the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association released an attention-grabbing three-class realignment and reclassification plan last May, only the enormous task of rescheduling so late in the school year appeared to delay the proposed changes.
"I'm a percentage guy, and I'd say there is an 80 percent chance you'll see something different," Bonine said last week as the NIAA was overseeing a variety of fall state tournaments.
To solidify the realignment and reclassification plans, the NIAA Board of Control voted in September to form northern and southern Nevada study committees.
Bonine is in the process of meeting with the two committees for a second time, and their ideas will be pooled so the NIAA can form a formal plan early next year.
"If it's necessary, I'll pull the north and south committees together in

LAKE TAHOE - Sure you know that winter arrives every year about this time in Tahoe, and you have your skis or snowboard waxed and can't wait to hit the fresh powder as soon it is falls.
But what about your wheels - is your car ready for winter?
While a ski rack is a great winter feature for every car, it's not going to get you safely to and from the mountain or up and down the hill. Snow tires and chains are probably the most popular items that come to mind, but don't forget about how many times you need to use your windshield wipers and the washer fluid once winter arrives.
What about checking the battery, the heater, oil and antifreeze - will they be OK once winter makes it arrival?
"I check coolant/antifreeze levels and also the tire pressure," said Tom Rosenthal, who commutes daily from Incline Village to Carson City.
"We always make sure we have good tires, pack blankets, water and a shovel," said Incline Village General Improvement D

The following are the results from Bowl Incline's winter leagues for the week ending Nov. 16. For more information, or to sign up for a winter league, call Leyton Collins or Curt or Mindy Wegener at (775) 831-1900.

Sierra Mens Handicap
Current StandingsWins
1. Crandall Chartered25
2. Badlands Motorcycle Products23.5
3. Incline Tahoe Glass22
4. A. Richards Homes20.5
5. Wild Bunch20.5
6. The 5 Pins20
7. Crosbys18
8. Rainbow Rainbros17.5
9. Billys13
10. Vacancy Team 0

Weekly Highs - Men
High Series Scratch - Dan Lewis 662
High Game Scratch - Marvin Anadilla 247
High Series Handicap - Joe Lamb 695
Nick Saadi 695
High Game Handicap - Dave Smevik 266

Thursday Night Mixed Handicap
Current StandingsWins
1. Lotta Action26
2. Sully's Business Solutions23
3. Custom Sign & Crane23
4. Big Woody's Wines22
5. Thompson Construction21
6. Team 1021
7. Inc

Thanksgiving Story Time and Party
From 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Incline Village Library, children will be entertained with stories, crafts and treats celebrating Thanksgiving. Recommended for all ages.

Community turkey dinner
at Jake's on the Lake
Jake's will offer a homemade turkey dinner buffet with all the fixings for only $12 per person Tuesday, Nov. 24. Reservations required. To support Project MANA collection barrels will be provided for monetary donations, canned goods, and non-perishable food. For information and reservations call (530) 583-0188.

Thanksgiving at Lone Eagle Grille
From 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, Chef Mark May will prepare his traditional Thanksgiving feast at Lone Eagle Grille. Enjoy live music along with a lavish buffet, with dishes such as turkey with orange cranberry relish, sausage chestnut stuffing, sage and maple butter glazed sweet potatoes, beef brisket with huckleberry jam and port wine demi glaze, or maple-glazed p

Any local residents with someone currently serving in the military is asked to send the name and address to jeick@tahoebonanza.com by Nov. 30. Also send information for local veterans, recently discharged veterans, MIA, POW, KIA and deceased veterans of all wars. The Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans Club is trying to develop correspondence and memorial information. For active duty personnel please indicate if the address can be published as a list for the community will be published in the Bonanza in December.

The Thunderbird Lodge will feature holiday music performed on classical guitars from the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society and the Triada Trio from Los Angeles, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Society will showcase talented artists performing seasonal classics including selections from the Nutcracker Suite. Tickets are $50 per person and include shuttle bus transportation from Incline Village, a walking tour of the Thunderbird Lodge, appetizers at intermission and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Holiday libations are available for purchase. Please, no children under 6 years of age. Shuttles depart Incline Village at 2:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. for tours. Book online today at www.thunderbirdlodge.org or call (775) 832-8752 as seating is limited and reservations are required. All proceeds benefit the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society.

Celebrating 30 years, Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty and the US Marine Corps Reserve sponsor the "kick off" for this year's Toys For Tots from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at The Chateau. The evening will include music by DJ Alex "Boogie" Smith, dancing lots of raffle prizes. Money raised will help buy warm winter clothing for local families in need. Admission is one new unwrapped toy.

Ring in the start of the holiday season at the Holiday Jazz Fest Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino. This annual two-day celebratory musical event features two of today's most talented jazz musicians performing - Chris Botti and Boney James. Botti will be performing Friday, Nov. 27, and James Saturday, Nov. 28. Doors will open both evenings at 7 p.m. with the entertainment starting at 8 p.m. VIP tickets are priced at $95 each, include preferred seating at the concert, plus access to the pre-concert wine reception in the high limit slot area of Hyatt's casino featuring select wines from Rodney Strong Vineyards. Reserved seating tickets are also available for both concerts at $65 each. Tickets to the Holiday Jazz Festival may be purchased through Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe's Concierge Desk, or through Omega Events at www.omegaevents.com or (949) 360-7800.

Acrylic, watercolor, oil, mixed media artists needed for themed show and sale in January 2010. Art that depicts Winter in the Sierra is required. Poets with framed work or book are encouraged to apply. For information go to info@northtahoearts.com or call (530) 581-2787.

Businesses and individuals in Incline Village and Crystal Bay are invited to participate in the Incline Community Business Association Northern Lights celebration. Village Ace Hardware in Incline is now selling LED lights at cost for anyone interested in participating in the program. At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, the community will turn on their Northern Lights and continue to light the village nightly throughout the holiday season.

Warren Miller's "Dynasty" Lake Tahoe Premier, will have two shows nightly at 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28. Tickets are available at Dave's Ski & Board or Crystal Bay Casino or www.crystalbaycasino.com. Get tickets early-show sells out.

June Towill Brown will be giving a demonstration and showing her bronze sculptures from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Pacific Crest Gallery in the Heavenly Village.
She will be unveiling two of her new bronze sculptures: "Gypsy Fire" and "Off the Beaten Trail." June will be sculpting new Gypsy Horses for the series of three. Gallery is located across from Heavenly Ski Gondola and refreshments will be served during the two day event.