Mark Bruce, Chairman of the TRPA Governing Board
Like many residents and visitors of Lake Tahoe, I have had the good fortune of running, hiking, swimming, skiing, dining, lodging and otherwise living in and around Lake Tahoe nearly all of my life. Tahoe has played a vital role in the development of my most treasured relationship, with my wife Lisa, where we both learned to care for much more than ourselves, and where we were married 25 years ago on the west shore.
Over the years, Lake Tahoe’s spirit has inspired us to find, nurture and protect many other vital and beautiful Tahoe relationships, beyond just family, friends, and careers. Lake Tahoe possesses a spirit so spectacular that it commands us to think more about nature and community than ourselves. Lake Tahoe requires engagement in community projects, local government, and non-profit ventures to honor its legacy. It is a place where commitment, sacrifice and yes, great enjoyment forge dramatic relationships with other p
It’s really no wonder that a committee of the Winston-Salem City Council, with little actual debate and no real opposition, voted to slash lease payments charged to the minor-league ball
The Preservation Trust of Vermont has awarded Memphremagog Community Maritime (MCM) and the Northern Star a $50,000 community revitalization grant that will help preserve and support the activities of the Northern Star.
âWe have been working on this grant for over two years, and it has finally come to fruition,â said David Converse, board president of MCM.
âNewport is truly a special place,â stated Ben Doyle, president of the Preservation Trust of Vermont. âThis investment in the Northern Star recognizes the wonderful work community leaders have accomplished as they seek to âreturn to the lakeâ and leverage outdoor recreation assets for greater economic activity in the downtown. We look forward to seeing folks out on the water!â