ArrowCreek View May 2023

The official NEWS magazine of the ArrowCreek® Homeowners Association maY 2023 Volume 18, issue 3

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Contents features

DEPARTMENTS 04

Board of Directors' Note

06

Budget & Finance

12

Ask the Manager

15

General Manager's Report

19

Facilities & Projects

20

ArrowCreek Calendar

22

Socials & Events

24

Security & Safety

28

Governing Committees

30

Employee Spotlight

38

Where in the World

38

Seasonal Pets

14 20

ArrowCreek view magazine ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT The ArrowCreek View is the official

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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/

residents ridepump track popularity A pump track is a small circuit track with banked turns and small humps. Banked turns are called berms and the humps are called rollers because one can roll their bike up and down them.

eggstravaganza 2023 Sunday, April 2, 2023, brought much-anticipated “ArrowCreek spring weather” and an exciting family and friend’s neighborhood event!

tahoe rim trail adventures “We’re here to make your next adventure possible,” Anthony from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) said, “and if we can inspire more people to get out on our trails, we’d be bringing the best of our community together while also creating stewards for the forest.”

or groups is not an endorsement by ArrowCreek ACHOA.

on the cover

health & safety at wcsd music at the club Almost native umbrella or skis?

Photo of Jacob Shapiro on bike by Jana Buck, Galena Mountain Bike Head Coach.

The ArrowCreek View is looking for community photos to be used on a future cover.

16 STUDENT INTERVIEW 34 26 THE DISCOVERY MUSeuM 34 31 grand opening 35 32 history near arrowcreek 36

Your digital photos must be submitted via email to: acview89511@gmail.com.

mission

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.

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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!

board of directors' note As we move into spring, the Board already

is encouraging when you show your

faces a stiff budget challenge caused by

appreciation for their efforts.

a series of heavy winter storms resulting in an overspending of $106,000 year to

Management Company Associa Sierra North (ASN) 10509 Professional Cr. #200 Reno, NV 89521 775.626.7333 P | 775.626.7374 F

date on snow plowing ($225,000 total

ArrowCreek's ASN Community Manager Marian Young 775.334.7436 Direct

responsible spending cuts or deferrals can

Ombudsman for Owners in CICCH/HOAs http://.red.nv.gov.content/CIC/Main/ CICOmbudsman@red.nv.gov 702.486.4480

expenditures, we will have to review such

ACHOA General Manager Scott Peterlin scottachoa@gmail.com

residents' center 775.850.4620 Hours: 5am - 10pm Daily

ArrowCreek Security ArrowCreek BOARD 775.850.4450 Gatehouse

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

ADRC MEMBERS John Krisch, Chair Margaret McConnell, Board Liaison Stan Jaeger, Board Liaison Ron Duncan Jeff Jones Don Unruh Mike Branson 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.

“snow bill” to date). The Board, Budget & Finance Committee, and our General Manager are now looking at where fiscally be made during this year to balance this deficit. With relatively few discretionary expense cuts or deferrals together with their possible impact on maintaining our vibrant and pleasant environment.

The architect continues to finalize the plans for the Residents’ Center. The plans will include the needed critical replacement of the 20-year-old HVAC systems. In the process of evaluating the systems, we discovered an entire air handler for the bathrooms that has not been functional for some time. We hope shortly to share details on some of the upgrades with the homeowners and to invite your input.

Our Community Manager, Jeanne Tarantino, and the ADRC officer, Judy Pinto, are both going into retirement

We are also moving ahead to increase efforts to interact with you. These efforts include Board updates, Coffee with the Board meetings, and Town Halls. This will enable homeowners to engage with the Board and each other and to share your views. We hope your feedback may guide us to make better decisions. If you know of a neighbor who is not receiving our Board updates and would like to, then please

this year. After many years of service to ArrowCreek, they will be replaced by Marian Young and Tammy Hooper. On behalf of the Community, the Board would like to thank both Jeanne and Judy for their valued service and to welcome Marian and Tammy.

Thank you for being a good Neighbor!

at acservice@associasn.com

Board of Directors

Thank you to the many residents who have

Caryn Olson - Vice President

encourage them to request email updates

Mark Aston - Board President

given the Board positive feedback on our staff, who have been under considerable pressure during the winter months. It

Margaret McConnell - Secretary Paul Burkett - Treasurer Stan Jaeger, Reb Bailey, Rick Hsu Directors

accessing townsq On TownSq you can see HOA information and your account information real time including violations, architectural requests, etc., and you can make payments online.

TownSq.io can be accessed directly or through the Arrowcreek.com website. To view Documents, select “Documents” located on the left hand column, Filters, Category, and then select the category type you would like to see (ADRC, Announcements, ACView Magazine, Committees & Interest Groups, Disaster Preparedness, Financials, forms,

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Governing Documents & Rules, Insurance,

If you need further assistance, please

need help with your login, contact Leda at

maps, Minutes, Reserve Study & annual

contact TownSq Customer Service at

Security 775.850.4450.

Budget, townSq Job Aids), and click

844.281.1728

Apply. Note that “Internet Explorer” does

Email: support@townsq.io

www.app.townsq.io

arrowcreek websites

community member personal information.

ArrowCreek community members

If you need help with your login, contact

have access to four websites within the

support@townsq.io

not support TownSq (a different browser should be selected). And, for phones and ipads, be sure to download the Google app.

Follow the steps below to register your

community to provide current information

account:

concerning activities within the community.

1. If you are not on the “login” page, you may need to select “Help & Support” and then “Homeowner Login”

The four websites have been created and

2. Click “Need to Register" located under the green “Login” bar.

3. Enter your account ID number and ArrowCreek property ZIP code (89511), first & last name.

4. Click “Continue"

maintained by the ACHOA, Community Manager and The Club At Arrowcreek. The

www.theclubac.com The Reno private country club and golf courses in the center of the ACHOA. No login is needed.

websites are as follows:

Please check out these websites for current

www.arrowcreek.com

information and events happening within

The ACHOA public website. No login is needed. Lots of information about ArrowCreek for public consumption.

www.quickpass.us

5. Click on “Sign up”

The ACHOA private website with

our Premier Northern Nevada Community.

You can learn a lot about the community and you can join in the fun throughout the community. You come for the views but you stay for the lifestyle.

The ACHOA Front Gate restricted access

Once registered, you can modify your

system. It can be accessed directly or

‘profile’ for how you want to receive notices

through the Arrowcreek.com website. If you

(or not) from the HOA.

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BUDGET & FINANCE are the invested assets of the achoa secure?

interest rates caused these long-term investments value-to-market

Recently we have all read something in the headlines about failed

to get cash for depositors. Bonds are valued based on the interest

or near failed banks – Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate (Crypto Bank),

they are paying now. So, if the interest rate goes up, the bond value

Signature Bank, First Republic Bank and Credit Suisse. Several

goes down to reflect the interest increase. The Fed’s higher rates

other banks have been put on watch lists by state and federal

put these banks in a tough position. For example, if you bought the

regulators.

bond at $100 with a 3% interest rate, but now you need to sell the

to fall in value and became an issue when they needed to be sold

The banks failed in their due diligence to diversify and balance deposits, investments and performing loans. The banks failed

bond to get money. If the interest rate is now 4%, you will get $99 for it to make up the difference in the interest.

to properly ladder their investments to make sure that cash was

Based upon the headlines, this is an appropriate time to update the

available for depositor withdrawals. The banks had too many

Community about the ACHOA Investment Policy. The ACHOA had

long-term Treasury, mortgage bonds, and student loan bonds with

no Certificates of Deposit (CDs) at any of the above listed banks.

the hope to hold them until maturity before the cash demands

Please review the January Financial Statements on TownSq that

for withdrawals occurred. The Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) raising

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BUDGET & FINANCE continued » ADRC Fund Money Market $280,822.33 and Investment

Reserve, Capital, and ADRC Funds. » All ACHOA CDs in all fund accounts are below $250,000 so they are fully insured by the FDIC. » ACHOA Investments are not in long-term Treasures or CDs with most maturity dates being between six months to one year. » The ACHOA holds investments until maturity and the ACHOA does not lose its principal. Value varies from month to month, but the ACHOA gets the full investment at maturity. » Past ACHOA Treasurers have followed NRS 116 restrictions and the ACHOA Conservative Investment Policy.

Portfolio of $412,195.67. As of March 11, 2023, the US Bank and CIT Cash Balances are as follows: »» ADRC US Bank Money Market Cash Balance of $422,016.93 for return deposits to community members. »» CIT Cash Balance of $287,913.72 with monthly assessment payments being received to boost balance more than $300,000 for the month to handle operating expenses.

The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association, Inc. Investment Policy Adopted Board Resolution 2003-001, revised March 28, 2003, revised June 15, 2010, and revised June 7, 2016, provides guidance to the Board Treasurer and Board members concerning

» The ACHOA is in an Excellent financial position.

the handling of ACHOA investments. The Investment Policy is available on TownSq. The following important elements of the

» As of February 28, 2023, the current investment and cash balances at Fidelity are as follows:

policy are shared below.

»» Reserve Fund Money Market $337,678 and Investment

The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association Reserve Study and the Annual Approved Operating, ADRC, Reserve, and Capital

Portfolio of $4,739,278.75. »» Capital Fund Money Market $58,272.11 and Investment Portfolio of $76,998.89.

Budgets shall always be considered in determining the staggering or laddering of maturities to prevent unnecessary transaction costs to satisfy cash flow demands for ADRC Fund, Capital Fund, and Continued on page 10

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BUDGET & FINANCE continued Reserve Fund expenditures approved by the Board of Directors.

» Liquidity and Accessibility: Funds should be readily available for projected or unexpected expenditures and should fund the Cash

The ACHOA Authorized Investments shall include the following

Flow Budgets of the Association.

instruments in order of preference: » Certificate of Deposits (CDs) up to $250,000 per account with

» Minimal Investment Costs: Investment costs (redemption fees, commissions, and other transaction costs) should be minimized.

the FDIC backing the investment at the institution » Money Market Deposit Accounts or Funds covered by the FDIC,

» Investment Advisors or Brokerages: Funds should be invested through reputable and skilled investment advisers or brokerages

NCUSIF, SPIC or Private Insurance for the entire deposited sum » U.S. Treasuries including TIPS and Funds that invest only in U.S. Treasuries

for the above listed investment instruments. » Return on Investment (Yield): Unallocated cash should be invested to seek the highest level of return that is consistent with the preservation of the purchasing power of the principal

» U.S. Government Bonds, including the Federal Home Loan

and accumulated interest or dividends from the investment

Bank, GNMA and FNMA, and Funds that invest in only these

instrument.

instruments.

All ACHOA investments shall be guided by the following criteria,

» Note: An investment may be insured for principal recovery, but liquidity may be compromised. This must be carefully analyzed

listed in decreasing order of importance.

to satisfy all the above goals.

» Safety of Principal: The long-term goal is safety of all invested funds. The ACHOA does not chase interest rates for the sake of getting a higher yield.

In summary, the ACHOA investment policy is financially conservative and follows the Board goal of ensuring the financial health of the Association. We are watching for the fox in the hen house and the Board will respond accordingly.

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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

Introducing Our New Community Manager

connections to provide the best support for

My hobbies are wine, and music and I

a harmonious community.

have worked as a performing singer and

Hello! My name is Marian Young, and I am

My style is one of robust professional

delighted to be assisting the ArrowCreek

courtesy and my goal is that you will hear

Community. I am an experienced portfolio

from me before I hear from you.

manager originally from Charleston, South Carolina.

I have a Chihuahua mix called Lucky who was rescued by a friend and given to me.

My professional background of more than

My trusty canine companion and I have

twenty-five years in sales and management

lived in Nevada since 2014.

has provided me with an invaluable

the University of West Florida, and I have a

elevated level of service and optimize

minor in Women’s Studies.

Associations and Boards and treasure the experiences and memories I’ve made with previous associations.

I hope to bring to the ArrowCreek Association a unique level of individual contact and I’m excited for this opportunity to work with you all.

My degree is in English Literature from

foundation of skills that facilitate an

pianist. I enjoy building relationships with

MarianYoung

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ASN Community Manager

new asn branch president Associa Sierra North (ASN) is pleased to announce that Ed Maciel has joined the company as branch president. Ed will oversee the company’s Reno office, where he will drive development of strategy, manage operational business activities, and mentor branch

sheep return to help prevent wildfire

personnel. He will also provide branch leadership and staff members with the resources and support they require to

The ArrowCreek Fuels Reduction Committee reminds everyone that about 800 sheep will again be coming around

reach assigned goals and objectives.

May 15th! Per the U.S. Forest Service, the sheep will be

Ed joins ASN with three decades of experience in all

grazing for four to six weeks west of ArrowCreek on Federal

facets of financial analysis, marketing management,

and County lands, including the areas above White’s Creek

strategic planning, leadership development, and operations

and Thomas Creek trails. These sheep will consume over

management. He most recently served as regional director

3,200 lbs. of cheatgrass each day. People walking or hiking

for a leading provider of community management

on these trails or in these areas must keep their dogs on

services in the Reno area. He previously spent 28 years

leash when the sheep return. It’s difficult, if not impossible,

in the transportation sector, where he held a range of vice

to control dogs when they see sheep. Instinct takes over and

president, area director, and regional operations manager

dogs can harass and really hurt the sheep. Help safeguard

roles. Ed is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force in

these sheep – keep your dogs on leash at all times.

which he served as an air rescue specialist.

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ResidentsRide pump track popularity

by anshu vuppalapati, arrowcreek freshman at davidson academy Spring and summer are upon us and both ArrowCreek resident

area of a shopping plaza. Almost any type of bike can be used on

adults and youth will take to the great outdoors for adventure. All of

a pump track starting from a toddler’s strider bike to an adult’s full

us want to get out of the house from the incessant winter season and

suspension mountain bike. Whole families could play together on

the activities of choice are abundant. Many adult and youth residents

the track. A pump track was where I first learned to properly ride a

will choose biking.

bike with control while using my whole body. It is a good workout for

Mountain biking is a great sport that anyone can enjoy and biking

coordination and balance while in motion.

at a pump track is another remarkable activity for community

The design of a pump track is simple, using minimal dirt while

involvement and fun for the whole family. There is a large population

maintaining the local landscape. Like mountain biking trails, a pump

of cyclists in the Reno area and especially in the ArrowCreek

track would also allow for any biker to enjoy the beautiful views

community that ride on mountain bike trails, sidewalks, skateparks,

the track has to offer while on two wheels. Pump tracks are easy to

and many other types of terrain. Most high-quality bike trails are

build because most pump tracks are repurposed vacant lands or

located around Lake Tahoe making them distant from ACHOA

community common areas. They do not require much maintenance,

youth that do not drive. Having a local pump track in the southwest

only needing volunteers to spend 3 hours 3 times a year based

part of Reno or Washoe County could allow for more biking-related

on maintenance patterns of other pump tracks. The pump track is

activities and would encourage people of all ages to go outside and

sustainable, and people don’t outgrow it. It bonds families and helps

enjoy the beauty of nature. But first, what is a pump track you may

make new friends. They can create a community of riders, builders,

ask?

and advocates.

A pump track is a small circuit track with banked turns and small

The two nearest pump tracks from ArrowCreek are Sierra Vista Bike

humps. Banked turns are called berms and the humps are called

Park’s pump track in North Reno and Incline Bike Park’s pump track

rollers because one can roll their bike up and down them. Having

which is in Incline Village. Both tracks are a part of a bike park which

these rollers will teach riders of all ages to generate speed without

includes many more trails and features other than a pump track.

pedaling while using their whole body. There is not a specific

Instead of driving a long distance to ride a bike, a local pump track

expertise level a rider must be to use a pump track because they are

would allow bikers to hop on their bikes from their homes and ride

designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced bikers. Pump

to the pump track to have fun. A pump track is more than just a trail,

tracks vary in size, ranging from the size of a small backyard to the

it brings a community together.

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general manager report

Q & A

Why does the HOA perform road work on streets that do not appear distressed? what roads are scheduled for repair or maintenance in 2023?

In 2004 ArrowCreek HOA along with our engineer consultant, Applied Pavement Technologies developed a plan to maintain and repair all the streets and pathways in ArrowCreek. This included annual surveys in the Spring to identify distressed locations and instituted a long-term 30-year maintenance and repair plan that is updated annually. This plan provides data to determine the ACHOA reserve fund requirements for our 26 miles of roads and miles of walking paths. This data is by far the largest component of the Annual ACHOA Reserve Study.

The pavement management process has been conducted annually since the completion of the initial 2004 plan. Each year, enhancements have been made to the plan so that scheduled cost-effective maintenance and repair work for roads and walkways are performed. In addition, the long-term

maintenance and repair requirements are

of maintenance: (1) Preventive (slurry seal),

updated to accurately determine future costs.

(2) Routine (crack sealing), and (3) Corrective

Often community members ask, “Why is the

(asphalt patching).

ACHOA doing road work on a street that is

Once the road repair and paving contractors

in good condition?" The answer is preventive

have been selected and the schedule of

maintenance. The definition of preventive

work has been confirmed, the ACHOA staff

maintenance according to The Association of

will send out a detailed email to owners

State Highway and Transportation Officials

describing the potential impact to residents

(AASHTO) is the planned strategy of cost-

during the road work timeframe. The repair

effective treatments to an existing roadway

and paving contractors will also be required

that preserves the system, retards future

to put up electronic message boards and

deterioration, and maintains or improves the

door hangers to the affected neighborhoods

functional condition of the system.

before the work begins.

Preventive maintenance treatments are

If there is any doubt ArrowCreeks efforts

relatively low cost and often performed when

to maintain our streets at a high level have

there is little or no apparent distress. By

benefited homeowners please compare our

reducing the rate of pavement deterioration,

roads to the multitude of large potholes from

properly timed preventive maintenance

the extreme winter conditions that can be

treatments like a slurry seal can significantly

found as soon as you exit the community.

increase the life of the existing pavement and delay costly rehabilitation and reconstruction by 5 to 10 years which ultimately saves the ACHOA money in the long term.

The 2023 scheduled road work in ArrowCreek consists of three different types

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Scott Peterlin,

Scott Peterlin, General Manager

Health&Safety support at wcsd by victoria campbell, public information officer, wcsd The health and safety of students, families

learning opportunities are being provided

The company, Centegix, manufactures

and school staff members is the highest

to school-based staff to address classroom

badges that, when activated, route requests

priority of the Washoe County School

climate, student behavior, de-escalation

for assistance to key personnel instantly.

District (WCSD). Increasingly, however, the

and discipline, trauma-informed practices

This wearable badge would be given to every

district—along with many school districts

and social-emotional supports for both

WCSD employee and provides two options:

in the country—has faced safety challenges

students and staff. On March 13, the

a Staff Alert, which calls for individual

on some campuses. School Police officers

district provided workshops focused on the

assistance from site-based responders, and a

investigate each report of threats or

building of school climate and classroom/

Campus-Wide Alert, which informs everyone

incidents and urge students and families

school-wide systems for behavioral

on the campus and School Police of the

to notify officers if they have any safety

support. Other learning opportunities

need to take action. The Centegix system

concerns in our schools.

will be provided throughout the spring

creates a geofence around each school

including a planned cross-agency prevention

property so even when staff visit multiple

conference for district staff and partners to

schools, emergency personnel will be alerted

discuss substance use prevention, suicide

to the proper school. The system is already

prevention, child abuse prevention and

in use at the Clark County School District.

On February 2, 2023, at the District’s annual State of Education address, Superintendent Susan Enfield communicated with all district staff and the community regarding her intent to ensure

trauma-informed practices.

The Centegix system comes with a five-year

safe learning environments for all students

In addition, the WCSD Board of Trustees

agreement. Funding for the system comes

and staff. She also shared information on

recently approved the purchase of crisis

from ESSER (Elementary and Secondary

how staff will be supported in addressing

alert equipment and software in WCSD

student behavior. Several professional

schools and administration buildings.

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Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) is a key measure of defense against wildfires. During a PSOM event, power is shut off for safety in extreme and elevated fire risk areas when certain environmental conditions are met to help prevent wildfires.  Be prepared for a PSOM event: Update your contact information at nvenergy.com/myaccount.

 Have a personal safety plan in place for every member of your household including pets and livestock.

 If you or permanent members of your household are dependent on electrically operated medical equipment 24/7, we encourage you to enroll in our Green Cross program.

 Know how to manually open your garage door.

 Know your PSOM Zone.

 Sign up for emergency alerts from your county so that you can be informed of other wildfire safety-related updates.

 Identify backup charging methods for phones, including a cell phone charger that can be used in the car.

nvenergy.com/psom

 Build or restock your emergency kit with flashlights, fresh batteries, first-aid supplies, food and bottled water per the guidelines found at ready.gov.

School Emergency Relief) III as part of

Care Solace helps individuals find mental

options, secure appointments and follow

the American Rescue Plan, which was

health care providers and substance abuse

up to make sure it is a good fit. For an

provided to schools during the COVID

treatment centers. Partly as a result of the

anonymous search, answer a few questions

pandemic. WCSD is using this funding to

pandemic, many students and families have

to get matched with an extensive list of care

provide significant additional resources to

struggled with their mental and emotional

providers at www.caresolace.com/washoe.

support students’ academic recovery, social-

health, and Care Solace is only a phone

emotional needs and success.

call away, 24 hours a day, seven days a

But physical safety is just one part of the district’s mission to support students, staff members and families. It’s no secret that students learn better when they’re mentally,

week. Students, staff members and families may call or conduct an online search to determine what type of resources and support are available to help.

physically and emotionally healthy, but the

All services provided by Care Solace to

COVID pandemic has created challenges

WCSD students, families and staff members

to the district’s educational mission. Since

are free of charge. Care Solace connects

the pandemic, issues such as absenteeism,

callers with mental healthcare providers that

student behavior and social-emotional

accept all medical insurances, Medicaid,

health – all of which were evident before

Medicare and sliding scale options for

COVID – have become more prevalent in

people who do not have insurance.

our schools. Good health is a crucial part of learning—and supporting students as they’re learning— so WCSD has formed a new partnership with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community.

It’s important to know that Care Solace is not an emergency response service. If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline at 9-8-8.

Additionally, WCSD’s Safe and Healthy Schools Commission will host its annual safety forum on Thursday, May 11. There will be three opportunities to join including a virtual forum at 7 a.m., a virtual forum at noon and an in-person forum at 5:30 p.m. at Traner Middle School. Topics will include physical safety at schools, BE SMART gun safety, trends in the juvenile justice system,

WCSD students, staff members and families

suicide prevention and awareness and

may call Care Solace at 888.515.0595

more. The forums are open to everyone.

at any time. Support is available in more

More information will be available at www.

than two hundred languages. A dedicated

washoeschools.net as the event nears.

Care Companion™ will help research

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facilities & projects

clean up and repairs of common areas

hundred trees and shrubs on ACHOA land will need removal.

The winter of 2022/23 will go down in history as one of the wettest, coldest, and most destructive winters

To cut down, cut up and remove the 100+ trees on

of all time in Northern Nevada. The good news is we are out of the

common area, community management estimates that it will

multi-year drought with over fifteen atmospheric rivers providing

consume up to ten percent of our total facilities staff labor hours this

needed moisture. The sad news is ArrowCreek has a long road ahead

spring and summer. Replacing trees will take additional time but the

of clean up and repair to common areas throughout the community.

ACHOA is fortunate to have an in-house staff including an arborist

From flooding that caused erosion damage, to heavy snow that

as it would be much more expensive if this service were contracted

snapped trees in half, to the street clean-up of all the required

out.

sanding of the roads to allow for safe driving during icy conditions,

The staff appreciates the residents’ patience with the common area

the ACHOA’s staff and vendors will have an additional work load this

clean up. Please know we have a comprehensive list of all areas that

spring and summer. ACHOA management will prioritize the work

require the ACHOA’s attention, and we are methodically working our

based upon immediate need for the locations within the community.

way around the property and have prioritized areas based on safety

Since the ACHOA is a large private community, we do not receive

concerns, drainage infrastructure and highly visible locations.

the same resources or clean-up assistance that the neighborhoods of Washoe County and the city of Reno do for these clean-up and repair projects.

If you do have an area of concern, you can email acservice@ associasn.com with your request and you will receive a timely response. Please know the ACHOA staff is working diligently to clean

Our staff arborist and Facilities team of seven have already removed

up and repair the storm damage as quickly as possible with the

dozens of damaged trees, and we estimate that well over one

limited resources we do have.

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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

May 10 ADRC Meeting, 11am 11 Social Committee: Spring Floral Arranging Workshop. Limited spots.

RSVP required 16 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm via Zoom 26 Pool Opens 29 Memorial Day ASN Office Closed

june

Eggstravaganza

achoa spring social by jessica harwig Sunday, April 2, 2023, brought much-

included simple nibbles for every bunny

anticipated “ArrowCreek spring weather”

to enjoy until the celebration goodies were

and an exciting family and friend’s

eggstinct.

neighborhood event! The Eggcellent Eggtastic Spring Eggstravaganza that rolled into our Residents’ Center and patio was no yolk. Those who participated were so hoppy to see the pastel balloon arch and some dyed laughing at the sweetly planted and placed decorations.

The goal of the Social Committee is to build community and to have some fun while doing it! If you have suggestions for past or future events, please let us know!

We welcome and appreciate your feedback at arrowcreeksocial@gmail.com. Please also refer to the official ArrowCreek website

Our Social Committee hopped in with an

for updates on upcoming events and the

earresistable Easter egg hunt followed by

neighborhood social calendar. We look

photos with the spring bunny. Everyone

forward to seeing you at our next event!

there had a shell of a time! Things got even more bunny when many of the attending families and friends enjoyed spring coloring and Easter art creating. Snacks

02 ADRC Submittal Deadline (for June 14 meeting) 08 Meet & Greet Farewell To Associa Managers 13 Board Meeting, 6pm 14 ADRC Meeting, 11am 30 ADRC Submittal Deadline (for July 12 meeting)

july 04 Independence Day - ASN Office Closed 12 ADRC Meeting, 11am 18 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm via Zoom 28 ADRC Submittal Deadline (for August 9 meeting) *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 the1st Wednesday of each month.

aSN Associa Sierra North board meeting Regular meeting of the

board of directors. Homeowners welcome.

Owner forum at the beginning of each meeting. Executive Sessions may be held prior to each regular board meeting.Meeting dates may be subject to change.

Executive Session

Meeting of the board of directors to discuss delinquencies, legal issues and CC&R violations. (Closed meeting.)

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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socials & events less traffic. Some of the ArrowCreek neighborhoods represented are Desatoya, Granite Point, Indigo Run, and Muirfield Villas.

The group is happy to teach anyone who wants to learn! For more info, contact Ginger Furumoto at 775.851.9381.

Hand & Foot members gathered on a recent Friday.

hands down fun with the hand & foot group The ArrowCreek Hand & Foot card game aficionados meet for a fun afternoon every Friday from 1 - 5pm at the Residents’ Center and are open to having more residents come join their fun. No experience necessary! They bring food and wine to share as they

Wine Lovers enjoy fine wine, great food, and sharing good times.

play their canasta-like game. They have about eighteen regular

wine lovers club

members and usually have three tables of players. It is the largest

Recently the ArrowCreek Wine Lovers, the largest active Club in AC,

group that meets weekly at the Residents’ Center according to

held a special Irish themed Wine Lovers affair at the ArrowCreek

Brenda Rodriguez, the ArrowCreek Residents’ Center Coordinator.

home of Alan and Katrina Bader. Over 76 attendees enjoyed an array of appetizers, desserts, and a choice of some 46 different

The group started about four years ago. Ginger Furumoto and

wines. In addition, Kelly Young, a Northern NV Wine Specialist,

several of her friends got it going with about eight to sixteen people. Word of mouth and lots of new people grew the numbers.

Most members played cards when they were kids. Former (or even current) bridge, poker, pinochle, gin rummy and canasta players look forward to their Friday afternoons playing Hand & Foot at the Residents’ Center. Everyone is retired from various professions within such fields as Research & Development, Marketing & Sales, Food Service, Software Development, and Speech Pathology. These

poured tastings of a Pinot Noir, GSM (which is a short-hand reference for a red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre) and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Meadowcroft Winery in Sonoma.

Wine Lovers president, Terry Brodt, said “It was the largest gathering since last summer's Wine Lovers Food Bank Fundraiser.

Enjoying fine wine while socializing with good friends, many new friends and residents of ArrowCreek is almost spiritual.”

club members came to ArrowCreek for the views, skiing, golf, and

social committee openings by jessica hartwig The Social Committee has openings! By serving on the Social Committee, you will make a valuable contribution to ArrowCreek and meet other residents who share similar interests in wanting to build community. Committee positions are volunteer. You can apply to be a member or attend any of the monthly meetings held -- we would love to hear your ideas!

Complete the interest form or view upcoming meetings and events on the website at www.arrowcreek.com.

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

Bridge social Betsy Burgess betsyhburgess@gmail.com

Chefs club Carol Steingard sedona1927@gmail.com

Crafters Mary Steele marysteele6239@att.net

The Community Service Group brings attention to an upcoming event

This is an outdoor event with lawn

Please join us for a rockin’ evening at our

information and to purchase tickets, visit

dominoes/mexican train

3rd annual Horses & Harmony fundraising

us at www.leadwithhorses.com/concert23.

Text Judy Hutchinson 775.560.0955

event on July 29, 2023. High-energy, local

Looking forward to seeing you there!

hand & foot club

LEAD with Horses provides equine assisted

Ginger Furumoto 775.851.9381

Reno band Decoy will be entertaining, and Big Blue Q and Pizen & Wine will be providing food and drinks. For the third year, we will also have our awesome online auction with loads of outstanding items to bid on.

seating, dinner & drinks. Tables are also available. Ticket are on sale now. For more

education and counseling programs in Washoe County and surrounding communities for children and young adults ages 5-24 facing a variety of challenges.

2023 graduate feature in july arrowcreek view Is there a 2023 Graduate in your family? We are celebrating our University/College/High School/Elementary/8th Grade/Kindergarten graduates in ArrowCreek in our July/August

cycling club Jeff Foster jeff-foster@sbcglobal.net

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

issue. Send a print quality formal and/or informal photo of your student along with name,

MASTERMINDS

grade/school graduating from to acview89511@gmail.com

Jessica Hartwig jessica@livinvision.net

Submission of photo grants permission to print photo, name, and school info in the

men's tennis

upcoming ArrowCreek View Magazine.

Don McConnell dfmcconnell67@gmail.com

motorcycle Thomas Wroblewski tomwro@sbcglobal.net

CONGRATULATIONS

2023

Graduates

The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association and its community members would like to congratulate all sons, daughters, nephews, nieces, granddaughters, and grandsons that recently graduated from elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. This is a great accomplishment and you should be recognized for your efforts.

Your close family members and the entire ArrowCreek community take pride in your accomplishments. The best of luck to you all as you go forward in your lives. Stay safe and healthy out there.

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

scale models Hawley MacLean hawley@hmaclean.com

skiing 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

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Nancy Aston cmgreno2@gmail.com

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 acsecure@msn.com www.quickpass.us

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

security & safety respect The Golden Rule of Respect is the principle

yell at security. On some occasions,

of treating others as one wants to be

residents have called back to yell and cuss

treated. We should be following this rule

at security for not allowing their guest in.

in all aspects of our lives. This should also

Security is simply following the protocol

include the staff that take care of you and

set forth to keep ArrowCreek residents

your community. Unfortunately, this is not

safe.

always the case. Sometimes it is forgotten that the ArrowCreek staff are also human beings deserving of respect. Below are a few examples of the poor treatment staff have been receiving. follow too closely behind other vehicles,

way they are doing their job. Some get

the gate will not open. Security will then

upset that maintenance cannot do work

have to inquire who the driver is and if

on their private property, etc.

member will yell and cuss at security staff.

ArrowCreek is one of many communities

Security is just trying to identify who you

located in a “Wilderness Urban Interface”

are to make sure nobody gets in that’s not

area and, as such, residents may more

supposed to.

frequently experience problems with

» When a guest is not on the list, security

animals, reptiles, and insects in or near

will have to call the resident to make

their homes or property. Residents are

sure they are expecting their visitor. If

responsible for any issue regarding wild

the resident does not answer, the guest

animal/snakes etc., on their property.

will have to be turned around until the

Security staff will assist by giving residents

resident can be reached. Sometimes the

the correct phone number of the agency

guest will become infuriated and cuss/

775.850.4450

Washoe County Regional Animal Services Office

775.353.8900

Dispatch

775.322.3647

NV Department

775.688.1331

of Wildlife Reno Snake Rescue

775.750.5537

with hostility. Some residents get upset Some want maintenance to change the

wildlife issues

ArrowCreek Security

job, some community members greet staff

» Sometimes when cars come in too fast or

this causes frustration and the resident/

wildlife info & resources

looking great. Even when staff do their

with the noise from their equipment.

they are a resident/member. Sometimes

that may be able to assist them.

» Maintenance staff keep the community

Regardless of what is irking you, please show respect to the staff that take care of you.

ArrowCreek staff goes above and beyond for their residents. Nobody should ever feel intimidated, disrespected or bullied at work. Mutual respect and common decency for community members and staff should always be paramount at the front gate. That is the goal of the Security Department staff.

Thank you to those of you who have always been respectful and kind. Hopefully, others will follow.

number of violation Type of Violation records entered ytd Speed Limit 66 Stop Sign – Did Not Stop 9 Stop Sign – School Bus 0 Maintenance of Lots 1 light pollution 1 Trash Container in Public View 12 rv/boat/trailer parking 1 Pet Barking/loose/etc.

1 construction violations (various) 2 total of all violation records entered 105 other: architectural change requests 100

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A r r ow C r e e k M a r ket Sta tistic s M a r c h , 2 022 – Ma r c h, 2023

March 2022 MEDIAN SALES PRICE

$1,730,000

March 2023 HOMES SOLD

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

5

HOMES SOLD

$1,575,000

4

–8.9%

MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET

63

NEW LISTINGS

MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET

8

–20%

NEW LISTINGS

3

3

–95%

–62.5%

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security & safety continued speed safety

Speeding – 66

Most of us enjoy the opportunity to get out on the open road and

Stop Sign – 9

drive fast every now and again, but a residential community is

School Bus Stop Sign – 0

absolutely no place for reckless or unsafe driving. The presence of

Reckless Driving (50 mph +) – 2

speeding in your community may well be something that worries you, especially if you have children who like to play outside. The question is, what can be done about it?

As a community we can work on this together to keep these numbers from growing. Please take this into consideration next time you are behind the wheel.

As an individual, there are a couple of things you can do to help reduce speeding. Probably the best thing you can do is simply to lead by example: drive at a reasonable pace any time you are in the neighborhood. Ignore honks or tailgaters; safety is far more important than appeasing reckless drivers! Also, keep an eye out for other’s dangerous driving habits. If you see someone driving recklessly, report it to security. As residents, you are our eyes and ears. Security can’t be everywhere at once, so they rely on you to help point out dangerous situations.

the achoa utv services the community As we all know, we have experienced a long, drawn-out winter. We have had continuous snow and water events without much break in between. This keeps us all busy. Luckily, security had our new UTV to help us out. So far this winter we have used the UTV to pull more than 20 cars out of ditches. We have also used it to salt, scrape and widen the roads. We have used it to clear over 9 berms in various situations, including emergencies.

We are happy for Spring to come so we can use it for less snowy

Security monitors road safety 24/7. They have state of the art radar cameras that are constantly recording vehicle movement.

Security catches speeders every single day with these units. Security also does random monitoring of stop sign locations throughout the community. Violations for running stop signs and speeding are processed daily; however, security presence minimizes these offenses. Below are our moving violation totals for 2023 so far:

situations. We anticipate significant natural devastation from all these recent storms. Our UTV can help ACHOA staff clear and haul away all the debris left behind. We will be able to drive it on the pathways and off road to areas that are not easily accessible with a car. We want all of the ArrowCreek community to be back to its beautiful self. We are glad we have tools to do it.

expect detours for rtc arrowcreek parkway reconstruction Early this Summer, Regional Transportation Commission or RTC will be reconstructing Arrowcreek Parkway from South Virginia Street to 250 feet south of Rubblestone Drive.

Rubblestone Drive is the entryway of the neighborhood on the right side as the two lanes merge into one after the Zolezzi Lane/ArrowCreek Parkway traffic lights. Zolezzi Lane will also be rehabilitated from Arrowcreek Parkway to Jeppson Lane. According to the project description

classical music at the club

at https://www.rtcwashoe.com/engineering-project/

After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, the Silver Soirées made

arrowcreek-pkwy-rubblestone-to-virginia/ the construction work will include “removal and replacement of the roadway structural section, sidewalk and curb and gutter replacement as necessary, reconstruction of existing curb ramps as necessary, traffic signal improvements, and other incidentals necessary for the reconstruction of the street segment within

a return debut at The Club at ArrowCreek Vista Room on March 28th under the direction of Stephanie Sant’Ambrogia.

The program included pieces by Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, and Florence Price. About 60 people enjoyed the symphonic sounds of Scott Cuellar on piano, Natalie

the project limits.”

Brooke Higgins on horn, and Stephanie Sant’Ambrogia on

RTC anticipates road closures and detours as part of the

violin, Audrey Lim on viola, and Olivia Knock on cello also

project. If you always “come up the hill” using Arrowcreek

performed with the Silver Soirées.

violin. A young artist chamber ensemble of Adele Balcarek on

Parkway, now is the time to explore using Mt. Rose Highway and cutting across at Wedge Parkway or Thomas Creek Road.

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growing community of volunteers that help the hikers, bikers, and the forest.

If you want your kids to peel their eyes away from the tv screen and phones, there are programs for that too. The TRTA offers the Youth Backcountry Camp Program to get teens interested in the great outdoors.

How would your child hold up on a 3-night backpacking trip? You may be surprised.

The TRTA has all the gear, curriculum, and leadership to make each challenging experience one that leaves kids excited to get

Tahoe rim trail adventures

By Anthony Porter, Communications Director, Tahoe Rim Trail Association

“We’re here to make your next adventure

folks just like you to get out on the trail.

possible,” Anthony from the Tahoe Rim

The TRTA Volunteer program gets people

Trail Association (TRTA) said, “and if we can inspire more people to get out on our trails, we’d be bringing the best of our community together while also creating stewards for the forest.” If you have been searching for your next weekend getaway into the vast forests of Tahoe’s backyard, the TRTA can make it easy to explore. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association was created to help patrons plan their own day out on the trail and join together in the pursuit of the outdoors.

The TRTA offers programs for all ages and experience levels, so that all you need to bring is an interest in getting outside. As the trails thaw around Lake Tahoe, the TRTA is ramping up for a season full of inspiring

out on the trail (with gloves and a hard hat) to be trained in the numerous ways we can all help preserve the forest ecosystem.

You can also ditch the hard hats and

back on the trail. “We teach them important skills like cooking, water treatment, and Leave No Trace principles,” Julia from the TRTA stated, “but above all that, if they leave with more confidence and a deeper connection with nature, that is how we know we’ve really done our job.” For more information about these adventures and how to sign your child up, visit the Youth Backcountry Camp webpage at tahoerimtrail.org/youthbackcountry-camps.

gloves and become a Trail Ambassador,

Regardless of age, the Tahoe Rim Trail

greeting recreators at the trailhead and

Association has a way to help you get your feet

giving important information while

moving on the trail. Many of us are fortunate

enjoying a day in the sun. Coming up on

to be able to donate to causes that do work

their calendar, the TRTA has three big

in our community, and the Tahoe Rim Trail

weekends this summer to survey trail use

Association also has a great membership

and educate patrons looking to get out in

program for donors who show their support.

the forest. Each summer, the TRTA works

Although the operations seem big, they are a

tirelessly to educate and inspire people to

small, hardworking team looking to make the

go out on trail safely, and you can join the

forests and trail systems beautiful for all of us.

great community of volunteers. Message

Please visit their site to sign up or to donate to

tommyr@tahoerimtrail.org to join the

these programs. Now, on to adventure!

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governing committees achoa has three types of committees

Board Authorized advisory Committees

Within the “small city” operation of the ArrowCreek Homeowners

The ACHOA board has the authority to appoint Committees

Association (ACHOA), there are three distinct types of operating

per the ACHOA Bylaws Section 3.16 and 3.18. Additionally, the

volunteer committees that work to fulfill the vision and mission

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 82 - Nonprofit Corporations

statement of the ACHOA. The ACHOA is blessed to have over sixty-

NRS 82.206 - Committees of board of directors: Designation;

five community members that are willing to provide their time and

powers; names; membership grants the ACHOA Board this

efforts on these committees. The ACHOA has Mandated, Standing

authority. The statute states:

Advisory and Ad-Hoc Advisory committees.

1. Unless otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, the board

MANDATED COMMITTEE

of directors may designate one or more committees which,

The Architectural Design Committee (ADRC) was established in

to the extent provided in the bylaws or in the resolution or

the Original Declarations of the ACHOA Governing Documents*

resolutions designating such committee or committees, have

which makes the ADRC a Mandated Committee. It is the only

and may exercise the powers of the board of directors in the

permanent, on-going committee and has clearly defined powers

management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and

and authority from the Governing Documents.

may have power to authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers on which the corporation desires to place

Only the ACHOA Board is to appoint and remove members.

a seal.

However, both the ADRC and the Board have agreed on two additional functions involving the Board: 1) A hearing panel, made

2. The committee or committees may have such name or names

up of a majority of board members, for owners who are unhappy

as may be stated in the bylaws or as may be determined from

with the ADRC decisions; and 2) The ADRC can request that the

time to time by resolution adopted by the board of directors,

board give final approval of ADRC Guidelines revisions.

3. Each committee must have at least one director. Unless it is otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, the board of

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n hing comp

directors may appoint natural persons

supervision of the board. The Current

who are not directors to serve on the

ACHOA Standing Advisory Committees

committees.

are: (1) Administrative; (2) Budget &

4. No such committee may:

Finance; (3) Communications; (4) Fuels Management; (5) Governing Documents;

(a) Amend, alter, or repeal the bylaws.

(6) Landscape; (7) Reserve; (8) Safety; (9)

(b) Elect, appoint or remove any

Social Committee; and (10) The Club at

member of any such committee or any director of the corporation; (c) Amend or repeal the articles,

ArrowCreek-HOA Liaison. The Committee Charters are posted on the Arrowcreek.com website.

adopt a plan of merger or a plan

AD-HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEES

of consolidation with another

These committees are established by the

corporation.

ACHOA Board for a specific project or task

(d) Authorize the sale, lease, or exchange of all of the property and assets of the corporation. (e) Authorize the voluntary dissolution of the corporation or revoke proceedings therefor.

Ad-Hoc Advisory Committees are generally disbanded when the project or task has been completed. Currently the Residents’ Center Task Force is the only active Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee in developing plans for building component replacements from the Reserve Fund along with other repairs

the assets of the corporation; or

as determined by vendor professionals.

resolution of the board of directors unless it provides by its terms that it may be amended, altered, or repealed by a committee.

STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTEES Most of the ACHOA’s committees are Standing Advisory and a large amount of work is done through these committees.

Their charters are established by the board for an ongoing and specific purpose. The committees generally make recommendations to and act under the

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and generally involve Board members. The

(f) Adopt a plan for the distribution of (g) Amend, alter or repeal any

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Mandated, Standing, and Ad-Hoc Committee information is also included in the new owner welcome packet with a solicitation to get involved. Committee appointments are generally done annually in February. However, this could occur more frequently depending on need.

February is typically the first meeting of the year with the new board. The committee members are confirmed in writing as a protection should there be an insurance claim against the ACHOA for a committee related matter.

*The ACHOA Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Article VI

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employee spotlight HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH ARROWCREEK, AND WHAT IS YOUR JOB? I’ve been with ArrowCreek for about 3 months now and my title is Security Representative.

HOMETOWN? Sacramento, California CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? I’m the kind of person that likes things to be short, sweet, and to the point. I like to paint miniatures and add them to my army. I enjoy rainy days and shooting guns. Also, I prefer bean juice to leaf juice.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? I’m a baseball fan, my favorite teams are the SF Giants and KC Royals.

Both of my coworkers got me into watching basketball and hockey though. I have yet to decide which is my favorite….

HANNAH

CAN YOU TELL HOMEOWNERS SOMETHING ABOUT SECURITY THEY MAY NOT BE AWARE OF? Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about snow berms. They are a natural part of winter and Q&D tries their best to not create them, but it just happens. They also try their best to hit every street as fast as they can, but this community isn’t small, so it takes time.

WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? I enjoy the people I work with, along with the visitors that I’ve gotten to know that come through the gate every day.

Experience comprehensive care for your whole family at Dicus Family Dentistry.

WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB IS THE MOST CHALLENGING? Refraining from giving back the same attitude and demeanor that we are sometimes given from the less friendly members of the community.

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INTERESTS AND/OR HOBBIES? I enjoy juicing, spending time with my family, working out and reading the Bible.

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transponder has expired or if you were too close to the previous vehicle.

Following too closely may trigger the gate for someone that needs to be in the visitor’s lane. If you see that we are dealing with someone in the visitor’s lane, please be patient because we will get to you after we are done. We can’t just open the gate because not everyone coming through the homeowners/golf members gate belongs here. Secondly, than willing to help you if we can.

We offer 2 payment options for our membership program so you can choose the one that best fits your budget.

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When they aren’t working, the Baders are busy enjoying their hobbies and activities. They enjoy their outdoor activities, including motorcycle riding (both dirt and street), snowmobiling, sand sports with quads, side by side and sand rail, shooting, scuba diving, and traveling in their motor home.

They also enjoy being active beekeepers and sharing their honey with friends and neighbors. They are always up for a party and enjoy hosting dress up parties like Mardi Gras and Carnival. They go all out to entertain friends and neighbors with games and delicious drinks, and there is always the pinball machine collection to enjoy! They even find time to decorate their house for Christmas.

In December, they won the Clark Griswold Award at the Annual Shine Contest for the “Display you can see from Outer Space.”

Alan gives back to the community by fundraising for the Reno Police Department K-9 Unit by selling their T-shirts, mugs, and

AlmostNative

alan & katrina bader

challenge coins. He also matches all sales with an equal donation.

Alan and Katrina have worked hard to have successful and enjoyable careers which allow them time to pursue fun activities and travel.

Alan Bader is not Almost Native; he is Native! He was born and raised in Reno and his wife Katrina has been here since 2004.

Katrina is originally from Seattle, Washington. Alan first played golf in ArrowCreek in 1998 and really liked the area and the golf courses, so he decided to move here. Alan first built a house in ArrowCreek in 2002 and loved it so much that he decided to build one again in 2019. Alan and Katrina enjoy and value ArrowCreek for the amenities and activities it offers both from the HOA and the Club including the gyms and spin classes, bocce ball, pickle ball, restaurants and pools. They have also made many good friends by living here.

In addition to Katrina’s two grown children Latin & Amber, sonin- law Jeff, beautiful granddaughter Kymber and new baby Jaxon, born April 6th, their at-home family consists of Lola and Lily, two 4-pound Yorkshire Terriers that are 5 1/2 years old and are as cute as can be. Alan has his parents and brothers who live in Reno and are a big part of his success in life.

Alan has been practicing chiropractic care since 1993 and owns the Chiropractic Health Center on Moana Lane. Katrina works alongside him, and they both enjoy the reward of helping people on a daily basis.

They are proud that they built and completed their second home in ArrowCreek in 2019. They sold their previous house in 2018 and lived in their RV during construction. Alan says, “Even with working together, building a new house and living in an RV for 18 months, we didn't kill each other!!”

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Umbrellas orSkis

what in the sky is happening? By guadalupe alvarez, communications intern, dri When we see 32ºF in the forecast, we know to bundle up in

reports of rain, snow, or mixed precipitation. With the help of

anticipation of that fresh white powder. While predictive weather

dedicated community members, data showing regional variations in

models stick to this 32ºF standard, snow can actually take longer

the temperature threshold for snowfall and rainfall has opened the

to melt as it falls and remains frozen even in temperatures above

door to three more years of funding from NASA's Citizen Science for

freezing. For the Sierra Nevada region, the rain-snow transition

Earth Systems Program.

can happen at up to 39.5ºF. This means that predictions based on a 32ºF threshold are predicting rain when your eyes recognize the fluffy flakes of snowfall, impacting storm preparations, public safety, and recreation. To improve the technology that drives satellite predictions of rain, snow, and mixed precipitation, Mountain Rain or Snow: A Citizen Science Project is using eyes on the ground to find out what’s really falling from the sky.

This data is crucial — improving this technology helps researchers better understand the science behind why some areas see snow at 32ºF while others do not. Eyes on the ground help determine accurate temperatures for predicting snow-rain transitions.

Water managers rely on these observations for accurate snowfall measurements, which in turn help determine snowpack and water storage. Doing so can also help predict flooding and avalanches.

As a snowflake falls from the atmosphere to the ground below,

“Reports from the ArrowCreek community would be particularly

it hits layer upon layer of different temperatures and humidity.

Together, these factors can help transform the snowflake from its icy, crystallized state into a water droplet that we see as rain. But this is only sometimes the case. Some snowflakes may go through warmer layers and remain snow when they hit the ground – even when it is warmer than a freezing 32ºF. The project uses community observations to better predict rainsnow transitions and temperatures. What began in 2019 as Tahoe Rain or Snow, led by Lynker and Desert Research Institue (DRI), has stretched to mountainous areas from coast to coast. Last winter, more than 1,100 people across the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada, Pacific Northwest, and the Northeast region submitted real-time

valuable, as this part of Reno sees unique weather due to its elevation and proximity to Mt Rose pass,” says Meghan Collins, Mountain Rain or Snow project lead and associate research scientist at DRI. Participating community members get alerts on upcoming storms at near-freezing temperatures, and can submit their observations via the Mountain Rain or Snow web app on their phone, laptop, or tablet.

To sign up, observers can find the keyword for their region at www. rainorsnow.org. For more steps on how to get involved, text WINTER to 855.909.0798.

The ArrowCreek View staff apologize for misspelling Guadalupe’s name in the byline of her DRI article published in the January 2023 issue of The ArrowCreek View.

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Located at the intersection of Longley Lane and Double R Blvd., the hospital features 100% private patient rooms.

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solutions to different problems. His favorite hobbies are mountain biking and skiing. Jacob is on the mountain bike team for Galena and he skis with his friends.

He spends a lot of time with his friends Weston Ivans and Anshu Vuppalapati. His favorite book is The Maze Runner by James Dashner. It is really good! He plays drums and guitar.

Jacob Shapiro

When Jacob grows up, he wants to be a doctor. His parents are in the medical field and he hopes to follow their footsteps. He is not sure what he wants to specialize in

student interview By kailey shapiro

yet.

Jacob Shapiro is a 15-year-old wrapping

Jacob has a younger sister Ella (13) and an

up his Freshman year at Galena High

older sister Kailey (17). They have two dogs

Last take-away

School. He will be Galena’s Sophomore

named Kona and Hilo, who are siblings

As a teenager, I know many people of

class president next school year. He has

and a year old. A family friend had several

all ages who love to mountain bike and

been living in ArrowCreek since 2009. He

puppies that needed a home. Seemed like

do outdoor activities. It would be super

was almost two years old when his family

a good fit!

moved to ArrowCreek from Minneapolis, Minnesota, after his dad finished his residency and found a job close to relatives.

Besides his parents Celeste and Alan,

cool to have a pump track, which is a

Jacob’s favorite classes at Galena High School are Metalworking and STEM. He likes to design, build, and engineer

continuous dirt loop with rollers for biking, in Arrowcreek to help riders gain skills and get exercise a safe distance from roadways and cars.

Dr. Zeb Hogan, Research Associate Professor in the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno, and National Geographic explorer has spent decades studying giants of the deep. His travels have taken him from Mongolia to the Pacific Northwest, and Thailand to Australia.

The globe-trotting scientist is focused on finding, studying, and protecting the world’s largest freshwater fish, while also educating

TheDiscovery

on his quest to find, research and protect

balanced ecosystems and their endangered

these freshwater giants and their increasingly

inhabitants. Dr. Hogan’s extensive travels

monsters are real

delicate ecosystems.

are documented in the television show titled

By Patrick Turner, The Discovery

The large-scale exhibition features 6,000

“Monster Fish,” which ran for seven seasons

a global community about precariously

square feet of hands-on interactive exhibits,

on Nat Geo Wild.

Despite their massive size, the world’s largest

immersive video installations and stunning

Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River

freshwater fish are often elusive and even

life-size sculptures of giant freshwater fish

Giants will be on exhibit through January 7,

fragile. Explore the mysterious underwater

measuring six feet or longer and weighing

2024, and is presented in partnership with

world these mighty creatures call home in

more than 200 pounds. From mythical

the University of Nevada, Reno with support

Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River

tales and storied traditions, to threats and

from KOLO 8 News and Telemundo

Giants, the latest featured exhibition at The

conservation efforts, visitors will gain a

(KXNV).

Discovery. Visitors of all ages are invited to

greater appreciation for the important role

embark on a global journey to storied river

these monstrous fish play in both culture

basins with aquatic ecologist Dr. Zeb Hogan

and ecosystems.

Located at 490 S. Center Street in downtown Reno. Museum hours and admission info can be found at nvdm.org.

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“We made it through the pandemic and we’re so excited to offer another location in Reno.” Says Radium Sulprizio, “This is just the beginning here, we have so much more on tap.” (Pun intended.)

To add to the traditional tap room motif the owners have commissioned local artist Brooke Brazil to create a mural capturing the essence of our area. Brooke was an original bartender at the midtown location for five years before she left to pursue her dream to be a full-time artist.

The official grand opening for Piñon Bottle Company’s third location was Saturday, March 25th. There were food trucks, live music, and a packed house.

GrandOpening

There are plans for more live music as a regular part of the schedule. “We have a spot for a small stage that will work for local musicians. I’m sure we’ll see more as the weather warms up,”

AT MEADOW CREEK SHOPS

according to the owners.

Reno’s newest and possibly hottest spot has opened just down from the front gate. Piñon Bottle Company has opened its third location in the Truckee Meadows at the all-new Meadow Creek Shops, just off the corner of Wedge and ArrowCreek Parkways across from Reno Ice.

Currently two other businesses have opened in the Shops at Meadow Creek. Tremble fitness training which, according to their website, is a high intensity, low impact heart pumping full body workout that combines the best of strength training, cardio and Pilates inspired movements all in one session on reformers.

Piñon got its start as a Midtown staple in 2016 headed up by local owners, Radium Sulprizio and Nigel Teekasingh. The two stretched their legs with a second location that opened at Legends in Sparks in 2019.

Also open is Atencio Family Dentistry. The business is headed by ArrowCreek resident Dr. Mike Atencio, who moved his business to the center just a few months ago and has welcomed dozens of new patients since opening their new space.

The newest location once again has a full liquor license so they can create a large selection of mixed drinks which will complement the more than 30 taps and expansive refrigerated selections. Since this location does not offer food, they will be working with their neighbors that are soon to open in the new center.

Other businesses that anticipate opening through the middle of the year include Longboards Pizza, Hub Coffee Roasters, Cheese Board Deli, Yogurt Beach Soft Serve, and Zephyr Wine Bar which will have a private space for parties. A few spaces are still available for other businesses.

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In the mid 1800’s, the Steamboat area was once home to the third-largest geyser in the United States, erupting 60 to 80 feet into the air. An earthquake in 1900 caused the hot springs and geysers to mostly dry up.

Geysers were active until the 1980s when a geothermal power plant was erected. The Steamboat Geothermal Plant is just south of Mount Rose Highway, which produces about 24 MW of electricity, enough to supply 24,000 homes.

Today, you can still see the steam rising and the water boiling in front of the Steamboat

History

Springs Healing Center & Spa just off

By Terry Brodt, ArrowCreek Resident

waters.

Highway 395 at Rhodes Road, just 2 miles South from The Summit shopping center.

You can spend the day at the historical site soaking in a tub filled with hot therapeutic

near arrowcreek

As noted in Wikipedia, Steamboat Springs

Galena

Since there was other work in the nearby

Do you ever wonder what the giant white

mountain communities, people chose to

G up in the mountains off Mount Rose

pack their bags and move on rather than

Highway is? Not only is the Galena High

rebuild the town. Galena faded into history.

brought to the springs in the 1940s with

For those who like to hike, fish, bike

mud and mineral water for therapeutic

and enjoy outdoor recreation, check out

purposes. He returned to win the Kentucky

the Galena Creek Visitor Center site for

Derby soon afterward. Besides famous

Galena was a mining town in the

a list of all the trails in the area. www.

racehorses visiting the Springs, there was

1860’s, with the discovery of silver in the

galenacreekvisitorcenter.org/trail-info.html

a former President. In 1879, shortly after

School located a bit below the G, but it also marks the area of an old abandoned town called Galena.

eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Steamboat Springs

Unfortunately, the ore from the mines

Mark Twain wrote in 1861… “Behold! A

turned out to be worthless. The ore

was also a healing site for racehorses.

Famous thoroughbred Man o’ War was major injuries where his handler used the

he left office, Ulysse S. Grant enjoyed a few days soaking in the hot bubbling waters.

Steamboat in the desert!” If you look south

Steamboat Springs was at one time in

from ArrowCreek and on the south side of

the 1870’s the terminus of the Virginia

Mount Rose Highway you will frequently

& Truckee Railway. Supplies for the silver

see billows of steam. When Mark Twain saw

mines in Virginia City were unloaded and

the steam he said “it somewhat resembles

transferred on to wagons for the very steep

The pioneer village had homes, stores,

the noises peculiar to a steamboat in

trip up the Geiger Grade Road to Virginia

hotels, stables, a school, churches, a jail,

motion.” –hence the name.

City.

The geothermal hot springs have been

When Mark Twain visited Steamboat he

bubbling long before early pioneers started

said: “I have overstepped my furlough a full

Nevada Magazine in a recent article said:

making their way West. According to

week - but then this is a pleasant place to

In its heyday, Galena was a prosperous little

Wikipedia, Native Americans considered

pass one's time. These springs are ten miles

town, but as its namesake implied, it also

the springs a sacred place and many times

from Virginia City. They are natural - the

rested on a bed of bad luck. Disaster struck

set up their winter camps in the area. As

devil boils the water, and the white steam

the town three times. In 1864, a harsh

settlers came west in 1849 during the Gold

puffs up out of crevices in the earth. I know

winter severely hampered moving freight of

Rush, they noticed steam coming from

lots of poor, feeble wretches in Virginia

goods to and from Virginia City. Then two

cracks in the rock, and the hot springs

who could get a new lease of life by soaking

massively destructive fires—one in 1865

became a welcoming watering place for the

their shadows in Steamboat Springs for a

and in 1867—leveled parts of the town.

pioneers.

week or two.”

did contain gold, but it also had a high concentration of a lead sulfide known as galena—a mineral that was of no value to the prospectors.

7 saloons and eleven sawmills. By 1863 Galena was an important lumbering center.

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