ArrowCreek View March 2024

The official NEWS magazine of the ArrowCreek® Homeowners Association MARCH 2024 Volume 19, issue 2

Residents'Center

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Chefs Club Event Recap 18 Changing Children's Stories 26 ArrowCreek Operations Update 28

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C O N TA C T O N E O F O U R G L O B A L R E A L E S TAT E A D V I S O R S T O D AY

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Contents DEPARTMENTS 04

Board of Directors' Note

06

Ask the Manager

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Residents' Center

14

Governing Committees

18

Socials & Events

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ArrowCreek Calendar

28

Facilities & Projects

34

Security & Safety

38

Where in the World

features

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ArrowCreek view magazine ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT The ArrowCreek View is the official Magazine of the ArrowCreek ACHOA. It contains important information for all residents. Additional hard copies of the magazines are available at the Residents’ Center, and the magazine is posted on the www.ArrowCreek.com website. Listing of services, vendors, individuals and/ or groups is not an endorsement by ArrowCreek ACHOA.

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on the cover Photo by Susan Duncan Daffodils on Nambe Drive

Jan/Feb 2024 ACV cover photo photographer correction: Eric Aust.

We sincerely apologize for any discomfort or sadness caused by our error.

The ArrowCreek View is looking for community photos to be used on a future cover. Your digital photos must be submitted via email to: acview89511@gmail.com.

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Hawley MacLean, Train Aficionado For the past 14 years, ArrowCreek neighbors have been visiting Hawley MacLean’s Garden (or G gauge and 1:24th scale) Alpine & Western Pacific Railroad.

concerts at the club at arrowcreek The early 2024 attractions were The Nadas in January and Addison Agen & Whitney Meyer of

The Voice in February.

building bright minds Embarking on an exciting journey, Hunsberger Elementary offers a new after-school LEGO Robotics Program to inspire a passion for science, technology and engineering for students of all grade levels by exploring the world of robotics.

serving community 05 resolving conflict 12 for the song charitable fund 22 changing children's stories 26 CASA foundation The discovery museum 32

The Board is charged with setting broad policy and giving the operations team, supported by its management company, the tools

to accomplish both tactical and strategic goals. The ultimate mission of the Board is to protect and enhance the ArrowCreek community’s reputation and services so that home values remain strong.

vision

ArrowCreek offers a premier lifestyle with a robust variety of amenities

and activities for families and individuals and a friendly and rewarding team environment for employees that together build a more beautiful, more unified, and safer community – making us simply the best community in Northern Nevada to live, work and play.

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ArrowCreek View is the official publication of the ArrowCreek HOA published by CCMedia Publishing.

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ACHOA contact info Inquiries, concerns, requests to the Board or Committees: ACservice@associasn.com Use TownSQ (www.townsq.io) to ask questions or make comments concerning the ArrowCreek View, check your account real time, view secured ACHOA documents, and see announcements!

Management Company Associa Sierra North (ASN) 10509 Professional Cr. #200 Reno, NV 89521 775.626.7333 P | 775.626.7374 F ArrowCreek's ASN Community Manager Marian Young 775.334.7436 Direct Ombudsman for Owners in CICCH/HOAs http://.red.nv.gov.content/CIC/Main/ CICOmbudsman@red.nv.gov 702.486.4480 ACHOA General Manager Scott Peterlin scottachoa@gmail.com

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ArrowCreek Security ArrowCreek BOARD 775.850.4450 Gatehouse

Stan Jaeger, President Rick Hsu, Vice President Margaret McConnell, Secretary Paul Burkett, Treasurer Reb Bailey, Director Caryn Olson, Director Bill Schimandle, Director

ADRC MEMBERS TBD, Chair Margaret McConnell, Board Liaison Bill Schimandle, Board Liaison Jeff Jones Mike Branson Sue Lasky David Brooks The ArrowCreek Board of Directors, on its behalf and for the Association, disclaims responsibility for the content of any articles not authored

by Board members, community volunteers, or employees. Articles of general interest on subjects reported or discussed at public Board meetings published in the magazine are the responsibility of the residents submitting them. The editors reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity and length.

board of directors' note Did you know we begin all our board meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance?

In the Pledge the words: “…one nation… with liberty and justice for all” are in our thoughts when we contemplate living in an HOA. HOA communities are not for everyone. We receive the benefits of a beautiful, secure community but we give up some freedoms by agreeing to abide by certain rules and accept being assessed monthly dues. One can also feel frustrated with the organization’s decisions, rules and enforcement policies. It is incumbent on the board to strike a balance between the benefits and costs of HOA life. Board members are residents just as you are and we also must deal with our rules and assessments. No one likes increases in assessments, including board members, but we must accept the fact of increased costs of materials and labor that comes with maintaining ArrowCreek. And what a job that is with 24/7 gated security, 26 miles of roadway and 15 miles of paths, parks with play structures, pools and tennis courts, a resident’s center, and acres and acres of beautiful landscaping all requiring active management.

A viable community requires an effort to adapt to change and to improve with today’s world. For example, changes in fire safety drive us to increase the green belt distance around structures and allow clearing of more brush in the undisturbed native vegetation of our lots and common areas.

New construction materials require updates to our ADRC guidelines to keep current with modern design techniques. A desire of the community for new amenities such as pickle ball and bocce ball drive us to allocate our capital fund in those endeavors.

Communication methods change with email, text, websites and electronic sign

boards. Some of these changes come with added costs that were not anticipated 25 years ago. Maintaining the status quo is not always possible with a living, growing community.

We are also bound by Nevada statues (NRS 116 & NRS 82) which dictate what the board can and cannot do. The Board is required to maintain our assets and safely invest the funds collected for that purpose. We also must be prudent with our expenditures to not waste homeowner dollars on decisions which have poor outcomes. Having to spend again on an item, because it was done poorly initially at a lower cost, wastes money eventually. It is the board’s responsibility to think smarter about maintaining our assets. We rely on our advisory committees to assist us in recommending the best actions to follow in maintaining and replacing assets.

Making ArrowCreek simply the best place in Northern Nevada requires continuous maintenance and improvements. It takes a team to run a village, from our board and management firm to management staff and committee volunteers; it is a symphony of interactive parts that makes the music beautiful. In the last edition of the View, we pointed out the goals the 2023 board has accomplished. This year, the board will continue to pursue those goals and others to keep moving ArrowCreek forward. No HOA is going to be perfect, but we are setting a high bar in striving to be in the top tier of HOAs. We hope you will be pleased with the actions this 2024 board accomplishes this year. And thank you for giving up some liberties in being a valuable part of this wonderful community.

Thank you for being a good neighbor!

Board of Directors

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ServingCommunity positive attitude & eager to help

The ACHOA has been blessed with service-oriented people that

of communication – the ArrowCreek.com website, TownSq, The

focus on anticipating and recognizing our community member

front gate electronic sign, email blasts, town halls, workshops,

needs. The ACHOA Board volunteers, Advisory Committee

Community Manager availability at the Residents’ Center, open

volunteers, Associa Community Manager, General Manager and

Board meetings, open advisory committee meetings, and phone

great employee staff make themselves available for all community

call responses. The ArrowCreek View and the ArrowCreek.com

members. Therefore, it is easy to conclude that the ArrowCreek

website provide easy access to make the contacts that are sought by

community has been blessed with empathetic and compassionate

community members.

individuals that support the lifestyle of the community.

Proactive

Being customer service orientated means having a positive attitude

Community members want the Board, Community Manager and

and being eager to help when working with community members.

General Manager to be proactive in reaching out to them about

It also means demonstrating a willingness to provide community

issues facing the community. The community members want open

members with the best service possible. ACHOA volunteers, the

honest communication to be provided timely. The community

Community Manager and staff and employee staff have a great

members do not want surprises.

service attitude that focuses on understanding community needs and expectations. The service attitude is friendly and welcoming from the front gate to the Residents’ Center to facilities staff working through the community to enhance the positive perception of the Association.

The ArrowCreek community has great volunteers and staff that are committed to providing a responsive community that people want to see to continue to prosper and provide the services and amenities all expect.

There are four key principles of good community member service: It is personalized, competent, convenient, and proactive. These factors have the biggest influence on the community members and their guests’ experience.

Personalized Good community member service always starts with a human touch. Personalized interactions improve service and let community members know that the ACHOA cares about them and their problems. Instead of thinking of service as a cost, the ACHOA Board and staff consider it an opportunity to earn your loyalty and appreciation for the community.

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have a question for MARIAN YOUNG? Do you have a question about the ACHOA, the Board, or the Management Company? If so, odds are your neighbors are wondering too! Send questions to: ACservice@associasn.com or visit ArrowCreek.com/comments page. Top questions will be published in the ArrowCreek View. Thanks for staying informed!

ask the manager

Q & A

Giving your time to benefit others is a wonderful way to enrich

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR A COMMITTEE IN ARROWCREEK?

your life and the lives of others around you. Being active on a committee is a way to knit together with neighbors and even alleviate some of the responsibility carried by the elected

The ArrowCreek experience has so much to offer in terms of

ArrowCreek Board. There are a lot of amazing people working

volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is the perfect way to meet

together, both paid and volunteer, who keep the HOA running

your neighbors and make a few new friends. There are so many

smoothly to make a common goal a reality and ensure that

committees that are part of the ArrowCreek community. Just a

ArrowCreek continues to be the best place to live in Northern

few options include the Social Committee, Safety Committee,

Nevada.

Landscape Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.

If you would like to request a volunteer submission form, please

Often volunteers have a professional background that is

contact the Associa Sierra North ACHOA team at ACservice@

congruent with the committee on which they serve. This can be

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a wonderful opportunity to bring an existing skill set to the table and even keep skills current by engaging with others who share similar interests and experiences.

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HawleyMacLean train aficionado

Steamers Railroad Museum in Griffith Park, that still operates today. The all-volunteer, donor-funded staff offers rides on steam trains built by members while the museum showcases railroad history and the operation of steam, gas-mechanical and electric

For the past 14 years, ArrowCreek neighbors

mountain pass in the Bernina Range of

have been visiting Hawley MacLean’s

the Alps that connects Tirano, Italy and St.

Garden (or G gauge and 1:24th scale)

Moritz, Switzerland. In real life, the elevation

Alpine & Western Pacific Railroad. The

difference between Tirano and the Bernina

railroad has several thousand feet of track,

Pass is 5,984 feet, so you must come see

over 30 tunnels, ponds, waterfalls, and

how that has been handled on Hawley’s

multiple bridges. Almost all the buildings

beautiful outdoor garden layout.

Engine 4535 steam engine debuted to

Hawley MacLean grew up around steam

residents at the Hagen Community Park in

trains. His father Gordon was friends with

Rancho Cordova, CA. Since then, Hawley has

Walt Disney. In the late 1950s, Gordon and

overseen the building of two more engines:

Walt built a live steam engine together that

Miss Nevada, a Steeple Cab locomotive,

ran around the MacLean family house in

and a modern freight train with two diesel

Los Angeles. They also both were involved

locomotives, freight cars and matching

with the initial start of the Los Angeles Live

trailers. He has brought engines to the

are handmade and are replicas of real places that Hawley and his family have visited while traveling around the world. It even runs through the house. Since we last introduced our readers to the railroad in our Jan/Feb 2020 issue of the ArrowCreek View, a whole new section has been added.

It is modeled after the Bernina Pass, a high

railroad technology.

Like his father did, Hawley has continued taking 7.5-gauge trains to different club meets several times a year. In 2017 the newly renovated Tunnel Cut & Trestle Railroad the delight of a small group of ArrowCreek

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Triennial events held at Train Mountain, which are attended by enthusiasts from all over the world. Train Mountain is the world's largest live steam miniature railroad and has over 36 miles of 7.5-gauge track on 2205 acres of pine forest spanning two miles by four miles near Chiloquin in South Central Oregon (about 24 miles north of Klamath Falls). It is 252 miles from Reno to Klamath

Hawley and his partner Jill are additionally

Nextdoor Arrowcreek and Facebook. The

Falls, which takes about 4.5 hours to drive.

involved with the Franktown Meadows

Halloween gathering has become an annual

The next Triennial will be held in 2025 from

Hunter Derby, which is a remarkable

event. Last year over 150 people came by.

June 21-29.

experience for athletes and spectators.

You can see videos of the garden railroad on

This year it will be held June 21-23 at the

Hawley’s YouTube channel Alpine & Western

Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in

Pacific Railroad. They also own MacLean

Washoe Valley. This one-of-a-kind equestrian

Adventures that take people on Adventures

competition raises charitable funds for many

of a Lifetime. Many of their tours feature

nonprofit organizations serving the northern

amazing rail adventures around the world.

Hawley co-founded the Reno area’s own “Water and Rails” pond and garden train tour that is organized by MacLean Financial Group and Rail City Garden Center. It has benefited the ALS Association Nevada Chapter along with many other local charities. He is also in his last year of his current term as a Board Director of The California State Railroad Museum Foundation in Oldtown Sacramento,

Nevada community. Spectators are invited to enjoy three days of competition, promenade of shops, and an array of food trucks.

Over the last several years they raised over $750,000 for nonprofits.

If you have not done so already, whenever you see those signs from time to time on Arrowcreek Parkway that say, “Alpine & Western Pacific Railroad trains running today,” you should make the time to come

California. He has been involved with

Hawley and Jill often host open houses

visit Northern Nevada’s largest and most

CSRMF for over eight years.

and they will put the signs out and post on

spectacular Garden Railroad.

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ARROWCREEK RESIDENTS CENTER

KITCHENETTE & COFFEE BAR RENDERINGS

RENO, NV

03/03/23

residentS' center

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residents' center update In 2023 the Board of Directors approved the kitchenette project

construction will start in February with a projected timeline of

in the Residents’ Center. This will include a reconfiguration of the

two to three months to complete. The Contractor will install a

space and a new sink and refrigerator along with a food serving

temporary wall around the kitchenette to mitigate noise and dust

area and updated counters, cabinets, and flooring.

during the remodel and the Residents’ Center will remain open for use. We appreciate your patience and consideration during the

As of late January, the HOA is in the process of obtaining a building permit from Washoe County. The Board anticipates that

construction process.

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NMC has had a direct impact on more than 6,000 disputes in

In the heart of Reno, the Neighborhood Mediation Center (NMC)

positively impacted tens of thousands of people.

confidential, anonymous nature of the work it does. Yet to date, the community, and through its indirect training influence has

stands as a testament to the power of peaceful conflict resolution and community engagement. Founded in the late 1990s by Trip Barthel and inspired by the vision of the late Nevada Supreme

NMC's work is now multifaceted, addressing various aspects of community life with conflict resolution, mediation, conflict coaching and training services. One of its key programs involves

Court Justice Robert Rose, NMC has evolved into a vital part of

collaboration with the Reno and Sparks Justice Courts, diverting

Reno's social fabric.

cases that might otherwise clog the legal system into mediation.

At its inception, NMC was borne out of a need to provide

This not only speeds up resolution but also fosters a more

alternative dispute resolution methods. This innovative approach

understanding and cooperative atmosphere among the parties

aimed to relieve the burden on the legal system, while at the same

involved. Another program focuses on empowering neighbors,

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agencies, police, cities, and more…

funding, volunteers, and board members.

providing them with tools and services

These resources are essential to expand

to resolve disputes. New, and perhaps

its vital programs. Additional funding will

most impactful, is NMC's work with

bolster NMC's capacity to serve more

organizations that support at-risk youth,

people, enhance its program offerings, and

offering these groups and their staff and

ensure the continued top quality of its

volunteers, constructive ways to handle

services. Volunteers and board members

conflicts, thereby increasing the impact

bring fresh perspectives, skills, and energy,

they have in our community. By supporting

all of which are invaluable to NMC's

youth-focused organizations, NMC helps

mission of bringing civility and resolution

them reach and support more kids, more

to all conflicts in Northern Nevada.

effectively.

In a world where conflicts arise frequently,

Funding for NMC comes primarily from

the center offers a beacon of hope

court filing fee assessments, a strategy that

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arrowcreek neighborhood daffodils The daffodils should be ready to break ground by the time you receive your mailbox copy of the March/April ArrowCreek View. Landscape Committee members and student volunteers planted daffodils by all our street monuments along Arrowcreek Parkway last fall. The American Daffodil Society (ADS) approved Private Display Garden, Owls Roost Gardens, in our ArrowCreek community will also be in full bloom, usually by mid-April. The Owls Roost Private Display Garden is one of only two Private Display Gardens west of the Mississippi River. The other one is in Arkansas. Of the thirty-one gardens in the ADS Display Garden Program, seven are west of the Mississippi River, four are in the Western Region of the ADS and only one is in Nevada – The Owls Roost Gardens in ArrowCreek at the far end of Nambe Drive. You are welcome to see all the daffodils in bloom on your walk or ride around ArrowCreek.

Susan Duncan, the owner of Owls Roost Gardens, has planted over 14,000 daffodil bulbs for a display of over 1,200 unique varieties in her Owls Roost Gardens. Daffodils are not only deer and rodent resistant but also only require winter and spring snows/rains without any summer irrigation. They are a perfect spring pop of color for a high desert garden.

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ArrowCreek interest groups book Club Deb Marko debmarko@icloud.com

Bridge social Betsy Burgess betsyhburgess@gmail.com

Chefs club

socials & events

Portia Corlin portiacorlin@gmail.com Mary Enright enright5mom@gmail.com

Crafters Mary Steele marysteele6239@att.net

cycling club Jeff Foster jeff-foster@sbcglobal.net

dominoes/mexican train Text Judy Hutchinson 775.560.0955

hand & foot club Ginger Furumoto 775.851.9381

hiking club Marc Kuder marc.kuder@gmail.com

lunchtime coed pickup soccer/basketball Ryan Grandfield ryangrandfield@gmail.com

mah jongg Donna Branson renobransons@yahoo.com

MASTERMINDS Jessica Hartwig jessica@livinvision.net

men's tennis Don McConnell dfmcconnell67@gmail.com

motorcycle Thomas Wroblewski tomwro@sbcglobal.net

pickleball Don Unruh emailacpc@gmail.com www.acpc.clubexpress.com

scale models Hawley MacLean hawley@hmaclean.com

skiing

Diane Coghlan, Larry Wurzel and Mal Coghlan

Stan Jaeger stanjaeger@gmail.com

snow shoeing We're looking for a Group Leader!

the community service Group Debra Wurzel debra.wurzel@icloud.com 310.560.6433 commserviceac@gmail.com

wine lovers Terry Brodt terrybrodt@comcast.net

women's tennis

arrowcreek chefs club Happy New Year! New Year, New Recipes!!

socializing and tasting a wide variety of appetizers, with a delicious main course

The Arrowcreek Chefs Club enjoyed a fabulously festive end of year gathering.

Their December happy hour and meeting transformed the Residents’ Center with a “Winter Wonderland, Putting on the Glitz!” theme. Chefs sipped champagne while

of roasted turkey, tri-tip and delectable deviled eggs with caviar.

For dessert, Chefs prepared a wonderful assortment of homemade cookies to display at a “Cookie Bar.”

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Debra Wurzel and Donna Hahn

Joe Millett

Kurt Colgan and Karl Olson Mary & Monty Enright

Each month members meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5pm. They bring a dish along with a beverage to share, welcome new resident members and celebrate our Chefs’ Birthdays. While January offered Chefs a challenge, to explore and try new recipes, the February meeting brings Chefs together with a "Souper-Bowl" theme.

Whether meeting in a Chef’s home or transforming the Residents’ Center with a fun filled theme, all enjoy coming together for food, friends and meeting new neighbors.

Come join us. We would love to meet you!

Email ac.chefsclub@gmail.com for more information.

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save the date ongoing Mondays Mah Jongg 3 - 5pm Tuesdays Dominoes/Mexican Train 1 - 5pm 3rd Wednesday of the Month Wine Lovers Club Mondays & Thursdays Barre Blitz 9 - 10am Thursdays Social Bridge 3:30 - 5:30pm 2nd Thursday of the Month Chef's Club Fridays Hand & Foot Club 1 - 5pm

Dates vary each month

APRIL 2024 09 Board Meeting - 6pm 10 ADRC Meeting, 11am 26 ADRC Submittal Deadline for 5/8

MAY 08 ADRC Meeting 11am 14 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm via Zoom

TheNadas

concert at the club at arrowcreek,

25 Pool Opens Memorial Weekend 27 Memorial Day - ASN Office Closed

JUNE 01 ADRC Submittal Deadline for 6/12 11 Board Meeting - 6pm 12 ADRC Meeting, 11am 28 ADRC Submittal Deadline for 7/10 *The above meeting schedule may be subject to

change and may be modified at any time.

calendar key adrC Architectural Design Review Committee (closed meeting). Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Deadline to submit is the 1st Wednesday of each month.

On January 20, folk-rock legends, The

the pandemic threatened and shut down

Nadas, played a free For the Song concert

touring in traditional venues, the Nada’s

in The Club at ArrowCreek’s Vista Room for

toured across North and Central America in

community and club members. 176 people

a sprinter van, playing outside shows to the

registered and over 140 attended – into the

RV and camping community. They recently

teeth of the 49ers-Packers game. “We knew

released a new, full-length album and played

we were taking a risk when we scheduled

the title track “Come Along For the Ride”

a show for the weekend when Super Wild

and the compelling “Other Side of the 45,”

Card NFL Weekend was going on, but we

a song that contemplates life’s B-side as

hoped the 49ers would avoid the Saturday

perhaps the more valuable and rewarding.

night slot,” said Ford Goodman, For the Song’s Fund Advisor. “But we had a great, responsive crowd, donations were solid, and we came within $66 of hitting our planned

The evening closed with Mike and Jason Walsmith unplugged and in the crowd singing “I’m Still Here” across beautiful

expenditure of $3,000 per show.”

harmonies and to standing applause. “It was

The Nadas played their more famous

audience that came out to get to know these

board of directors. Homeowners welcome.

songs, including the hilarious “Rock Star,”

artists,” said Goodman.

Owner forum at the beginning of each

where Mike Butterworth tells the story of

meeting. Executive Sessions may be held prior

record deals and fleeting fame, closing with

aSN Associa Sierra North board meeting Regular meeting of the

to each regular board meeting. Meeting dates may be subject to change.

really rewarding to witness the ArrowCreek

“well, we can always plan a reunion tour.”

The Nadas have toured with Bon Jovi, Big

Executive Session Meeting of the board

Head Todd and the Monsters, The Beach

of directors to discuss delinquencies, legal

Boys, Barenaked Ladies and more. When

issues and CC&R violations. (Closed meeting.)

For the Song will announce its Spring and Summer Series and dates shortly. They will seek superb songwriters and bands to contract and schedule monthly for May through August. Check www.forthesong.com for those dates.

town hall Informal gathering with owners and board for open general discussion about items of concern. (No action is taken at meeting.)

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really into music you’ve probably never heard before…”

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Whitney made point to mention that she enjoyed a stripped-down

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version of her set playing the guitar and accompanied by just a piano.

GUIDANCE.

A strong diversion from her usual five-piece band.

While there were many original pieces played, the night concluded with both artists on stage covering Fleetwood Mac’s classic “Dreams."

Afterwards many who enjoyed the show stayed to get photos with the musicians and purchased their latest releases.

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Agen & Whitney Meyer performed in February 2024

The Nadas performed in January 2024

ForTheSong

John Elliott Performs First Indoor “For the Song” Show in 2023

charitable fund gratitude report donations which go directly to the artists along with all fees and

The mission of For the Song Charitable Fund was to build

costs for the performance paid out of the Charitable Fund.

the ArrowCreek Culture and Community. They have been accomplishing this mission by impacting the Reno/Tahoe/

The early 2024 attractions were The Nadas in January and

Northern Nevada Arts community and ArrowCreek’s outreach by

Addison Agen & Whitney Meyer of The Voice in February. The

bringing nationally touring, critically acclaimed American artists

2024 future attractions are Django Walker with Spike McGuire in

to our community for performances. The performances are free

May, Blue Water Highway in June, Micky & the Motorcars in July

provided under the “Patronage Model” where attendees provide

and the Wilder Blue in August.

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seen anything quite like this. For The Song enhances our potential

shows with 880 attendees, 660 of them individuals and 393

in a community we love but haven’t much profited from historically.

families. 70% of the attendees participated in the “Patronage

This has fantastic potential.” —Jeff Crosby.

Model” and donated funds that covered $14,400 of the

The program has been successful in bringing the ArrowCreek

performance costs with the Fund making up the $4,500. The

community together in a greater way that supports the statement

performing artists averaged 162% of their substantial guarantees

– Come for the view and stay for the lifestyle. The partnership

and they contributed back to the Fund. This was a win-win for the

between For the Song and the Sierra Arts Foundation will only grow

ArrowCreek Community as well as for the artists.

the programs within ArrowCreek. Thank you, Ford Goodman and

“You really have something special there. Private patronage is

your fund donors, for accomplishing this great success. The best of

increasing in importance for touring musicians – and we haven’t

luck in 2024.

for the song mission The For the Song Fund has been established by local Patrons and the ArrowCreek community to provide support for nationallytouring, critically-acclaimed artists. We provide significant financial guarantees for private shows that fuel 2- and 3-performance visits to the Reno/Tahoe community. Superb artists who may not otherwise offer their art here gain a new appreciation for all that is special about Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region. The music business model for all but the most well-known musicians has been severely impacted by streaming, making touring the only realistic revenue source. Radius clauses and tight margins at traditional venues constrain touring revenues to the point that Northern Nevada often misses out on extraordinary and up-and-coming artists on their way to larger markets. Patronage is the answer! Join us by attending a For the Song show near you!

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This season, one of our Hunsberger teams

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Core Values Presentation and second place in Robot Performance.

As our community invests in the future,

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facilities & projects arrowcreek operations update With the dry and warm winter we have experienced so far in 2024, our Facilities staff has taken the opportunity to complete pending landscape projects. Up at Harbottle Park, we replaced four storm damaged trees and added a rockery wall sitting area sourced from rocks and boulders from common areas.

We also cleared out the invasive Russian Sage at the entrance to the Residents’ Center and planted a Choke Cherry tree. The Russian Sage attracts bees and is not an appropriate plant in this area due to the adjacency of the pool and the Residents’ Center entrance.

Replacement plants will be selected with the assistance of the ACHOA Landscape Committee and added to this area in the spring.

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Completed Harbottle landscape improvement

NV Energy has recently replaced poles to the power lines at various locations around ArrowCreek

TMFPD and the US Forest Service conducted a controlled burn above ArrowCreek in the Timberline area. The burn piles were visible from Flowering Sage Court Photos continued on page 30

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security contact info Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Gatehouse if you need assistance or notice any suspicious circumstances. If you have not logged into the QuickPass system and need your username and password, please contact Leda at the gatehouse or email her at acsecure@msn.com for this information.

Gatehouse telephone Gatehouse fax

775.850.4450 775.850.4451

Security Gatehouse email

security & safety at&t utility box damaged At 4:30pm on December 26, 2023, a cart driving on the pathway on ArrowCreek Parkway between Old Coach and Painted Vista hit an AT&T utility box and dislodged it from the

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foundation. The collision impacted approximately 488 residences in Painted Vista, Forest

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emergency number 911 non-emergency numbers Reno Public Safety Dispatch

775.334.2121

Washoe County Communications Dispatch

775.785.9276

City of Sparks Emergency Services

775.353.2231

wildlife issues ArrowCreek is one of many communities located in a “Wilderness Urban Interface” area and, as such, residents may more frequently experience problems with animals, reptiles and insects in or near their homes or property. Residents are

BEFORE box repairs.

responsible for any issue regarding wild animal/snakes etc., on their property.

Security staff will assist by giving residents the correct phone number of the agency that may be able to assist them.

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Washoe County Regional Animal Services Office

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Dispatch

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AFTER - AT&T added three new bollards to deter more damage in the future.

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View and White Mountain neighborhoods that were AT&T customers for their phones

» It makes pedestrians and bicyclists fear for their safety

» Crashes are more severe at higher speeds We all enjoy the opportunity to get out

and internet. (That is 45% of ArrowCreek

» It increases the risk of vehicle crashes

homes.)

on the open road and drive fast every now

» It increases the seriousness of injuries

and again, but a residential community is

to a speeder's own passenger(s) and

absolutely no place for reckless or unsafe

to other drivers and passenger(s),

driving. The 25 MPH speed limit exists

pedestrians, and bicyclists that a vehicle

for a reason. The presence of speeding in

strikes

ArrowCreek may well be something that

ACHOA Security along with emergency alarm systems alerted AT&T and NV Energy about the outage. When the power was lost at the box, the emergency backup battery kicked in and lasted until 5am the next morning. AT&T was on site shortly

» It increases noise from engine

worries you, especially if you have children

acceleration and tire friction

who like to play outside. The question is, what—if anything—can be done about it?

restored by 2pm. They also added three

Speeding increases the risks of crashes and injuries for several reasons:

How to Reduce Speeding in ArrowCreek

new cement bollards to help prevent this

» The driver is more likely to lose control

Start with yourself! As an individual, there

after to begin the repairs. The box was re-mounted, and all wires and power were

type of damage from happening in the future.

of the vehicle

are things that you can do to help curb

» The vehicle safety equipment is less

speeding in arrowcreek Speeding in residential areas causes five basic types of harm: » It makes Residents fear for children's safety

speeding. The best thing you can do is simply to lead by example by driving at a

effective at higher speeds » The distance it takes to stop the vehicle is greater » The vehicle travels farther during the time it takes the driver to react to a hazard

reasonable pace any time you are in the neighborhood. Ignore honks or tailgaters; safety is far more important than appeasing reckless drivers.

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security & safety continued Pay attention to the ‘Radar Speed’ signs.

They can help remind you if you are going too fast. If you are going too fast, you will end up with a speeding fine to contend with. It is easier to just stay within the 25 MPH limit. By the way, please note that some automobile GPS systems indicate the speed limits along sections of roadways.

These are many times inaccurate within the private streets of ArrowCreek and are not to be relied on. The posted speed limit is 25 MPH. Speeding is a big problem in association neighborhoods, and there is no reason you should feel unsafe—or worried about your children’s safety—in ArrowCreek. Our HOA professionals are standing by to help, so contact Security if you have any further questions. everyone can see the speed they are going

arrowcreek's radar cameras

at and have the chance to slow down before the camera captures images of their

Radar speed cameras are installed

license plate and speed to avoid receiving

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a violation. Please remember to be aware of your vehicle speed and slow down if needed.

alert Security and the vendor instantly to

We also have a mobile radar trailer with

any issues that need to be addressed. Each

the same capabilities. The mobile unit is

unit has two radars and are positioned to

periodically moved to various locations

capture your speed as you approach and

around the community to address

pass the unit. If a vehicle is speeding, it

troublesome areas. This helps us make

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sure that our community is safe, and we are

plate for documentation. This is done so

monitoring our speeds.

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Tips for Turning Your Irrigation System on For Spring Check for Frozen Ground If your ground is still frozen, it is too early to activate your sprinkler

nozzle, you should unscrew it from the sprinkler head and buy a

system. Turning on your irrigation before the ground has thawed

replacement. If you detect a break or crack in your irrigation line

can result in your irrigation lines freezing and breaking. By mid-

you can repair using a new piece of irrigation line and a coupler to

April it is warm enough to turn on your irrigation, but you may

connect to the existing line.

need to keep an eye on the weather for two or more weeks until the lows get consistently above freezing. If your lawn or vegetation needs watering before the ground thaws, you will need to manually water with a garden hose.

Slowly Open the Main Valve and Fill your Irrigation System Opening the valve too quickly can create a surge of water and air pressure that can damage pipes or break valves.

Turn on Control Panel and Confirm Settings

Check Your Watering Zones

Make sure the panel has the correct date/time and check when

Once your main valve is fully open and your have charged your

your irrigation zones will be watered and for how long. Do not

system with water you are ready to assess your sprinklers and drip

forget to conserve water and remember the watering prohibitions.

TMWA prohibits running your irrigation between 12pm-6pm.

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Visually Inspect Your Sprinkler Heads and Irrigation Drip Lines

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Check each sprinkler and drip emitter to see if any debris or

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