ArrowCreek View September 2023

The official NEWS magazine of the ArrowCreek® Homeowners Association SEPTEMBER 2023 Volume 18, issue 5

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Contents

features

DEPARTMENTS 04

Board of Directors' Note

08

Ask the Manager ArrowCreek Welcomes Jacob Darby

12

General Manager Report

14

Budget & Finance

18

Residents' Center

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Socials & Events

30

ArrowCreek Calendar

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Security & Safety

38

Where in the World

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Pet Corner

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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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hunsberger pto Our PTO stays busy funding projects around the school, supporting our teachers, and creating fun school events for our Hunsberger students.

history around arrowcreek The Thunderbird Lodge is open for public tours mid-May through mid-October and is available for special events.

reno corvettes Trips & philanthropy In 1972 a handful of the American iconic sports car owners in the greater Reno area formed the Reno Corvettes Club. RCC has grown over the years to one of the largest west coast Corvette clubs with over 275 members.

on the cover Photo by Susan Duncan at Harbottle Park

bats in the arrowcreek belfry 10 tire rack street survival 16 arrowcreek residents 19 allosaurus at the discovery 22 remembering brent zicarelli 31 sugar bowl academy grad 32 leads with horses volunteer 36

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.

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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consider running for the board!

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

775.327.4200 | www.cc.media peggy@cc.media

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 rate the service of the achoa board in each category (five stars for most positive result, one star for least positive result for the current and past boards)

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

answered: 454 skipped: 141 3.5

ArrowCreek's ASN Community Manager Marian Young 775.334.7436 Direct

2.5

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

1.5

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.

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1 0.5 0 Effective leadership

open decision making

responsible budgeting

Effective communication

community involvement

Understanding of the governing documents

One segment of the recent community

The board goals and our own review of

survey was your review of the performance

progress:

of the board, both current and past. The

1. Ensure Financial Health of the

results in the table below indicate that responses for all six questions were quite consistent and that about 70% of the community rates board performance as average to excellent. We regret there is still about 30% of the community that rates board performance as below average to poor and we hope that as we continue toward achieving our goals, then those who rated us poorly will reconsider.

Community: We have made substantial progress toward this, supported by a special assessment, fee increase, assertive cost control, and a highly competent Budget & Finance Committee. A substantial upward revision to our Reserve Fund cost basis will reduce our Reserve Fund percent but enable more accurate budgeting in the future.

2. Maximize Homeowner Satisfaction and

At the start of this board term, we agreed

Security: We believe we are trending

upon two primary board goals supported

toward greater homeowner satisfaction.

by a number of committee objectives.

We have an improved communication

Achieving the individual committee

loop with homeowners, an open,

objectives would propel us toward

responsive, and collaborative board, and

achieving our board goals.

no reported crime.

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Key Committee Objectives we have achieved include:

None of our objectives is achievable without the incredible

» Amend the Budget & Finance Charter to require a balanced budget each year.

support we receive from our volunteer community, our invaluable

» Assertively reduce and defer operating and capital expenses.

have ten active advisory committees, comprising a cross section

» Enable real time cashflow reporting. » Adjust Reserve Fund cost basis to accommodate real time conditions and improve forecasting. » Substantially increase communication with homeowners through coffee chats, town halls and quick updates from the board. » Develop simpler ADRC application for small projects. » Continue protective lot evaluations and maintain certification as a Firewise Community.

employees, and their leadership. For those who are not aware, we of volunteer homeowners, which provide valuable guidance to the board in the performance of its duties. We encourage all homeowners with an interest in supporting our community to please volunteer.

Thank you for being a good neighbor!

Board of Directors Mark Aston - Board President

» Increase self-funded social events.

Caryn Olson - Vice President

» Expand community relationship with the Club.

Margaret McConnell - Secretary

Key Committee Objectives we have not yet achieved but are determined to do so before the year end.

Paul Burkett - Treasurer Stan Jaeger - Director Reb Bailey - Director

» Commence Residents’ Center renovations.

Rick Hsu - Director

» Implement job descriptions for our employees. » Implement ADRC exit survey.

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board of directors' note continued association board of directors' election this fall The Association will be looking for

statute the following candidate statement

the advertisement will be limited up to

volunteers to run in the Board of Directors

requirements apply: 1) Must be no longer

one-half page. Disclosure language will

Annual Election. The Association Board

than a single, typed page and 2) Must

accompany the ad that states, “This is a

consists of seven (7) directors voted by the

not contain any defamatory, libelous, or

paid advertisement, paid for by [insert

community. A notice requesting candidate

profane information.

Candidate name].” Interested candidates

nominations will be sent to all association members in September. The deadline to submit nominations will be October 20, 2023.

executive sessions a year, participate on at least one or two advisory committees (committee meetings are most often held during business hours as that is when most volunteers are available) and stay current on routine email communications.

The two-year terms are staggered so that either three or four positions are elected each year. There are three open positions for the 2023 elections for a two-year term.

The four members who will be remaining on the Board are Margaret McConnell, Paul Burkett, Rick Hsu, and Reb Bailey.

The ballots will be counted and the election results announced at the Annual Members Meeting on Tuesday, December

to complete the nomination forms and to provide an optional candidate informational statement. Per Nevada

as a candidate for a member of the faith effort to disclose any financial,

at least six (6) board meetings and six

Each Director candidate will need

community member who is nominated executive board must: (a) Make a good

Board members are expected to attend

5, 2023.

Please note that per NRS 116.31034, each

need to contact CCMedia directly at 775.548.6562 or email Peggy McElfish at peggy@cc.media. The deadline to reserve ad space for the November issue is Monday, October 2, 2023.

business, professional or personal

A Meet the Candidates night has been

relationship or interest that would result

scheduled for Thursday, November 9,

or would appear to a reasonable person

2023, from 6 - 7:30pm. The format for

to result in a potential conflict of interest

the meeting is currently anticipated to

for the candidate if the candidate were

be a hybrid of Zoom and in person. The

to be elected to serve as a member of

final format will be announced as we

the executive board; and (b) Disclose

get closer to the meeting. The meeting

whether the candidate is a member in

formats are designed specifically to allow

good standing. (“good standing” means

for community member participation. The

the candidate has no unpaid and past due

Meet the Candidates Night sign in will be

assessments or construction penalties that

noticed closer to the meeting date. The

are required to be paid to the association).

candidates applying for the open Board of

All elected board members will be required

Director positions are expected to be in

to sign the ACHOA Conflict of Interest

attendance and answer questions during

Statement. (The Conflict-of-Interest Policy

the event.

is posted on TownSq under documents.)

Board of Director Ballots will be mailed

Candidates have the option to place an

out to each lot owner on or about October

advertisement in the ArrowCreek View. The

25, 2023. Please attend the Candidate

candidate must pay for the advertisement

Night, complete your ballot and mail

and the candidate must sign a declaration

back your ballot in the required return

under penalty of perjury to confirm they

envelopes in time for the ballot counting.

paid for the advertisement. The space for

Please remember that ballots are to be mailed to McClintock Accountancy and must be in the proper return ballot envelopes provided. Walk in ballots will not

Please don't sit on the arms of the chairs at the Residents Center.

We have had four of them broken.

be accepted at the meeting. It is important that all owners take part in the election process.

consider running for the board!

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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 question:

With warmer weather upon us, community owners are thinking about improvements

organization process your request more

found at the bottom of the ArrowCreek.

efficiently.

com website’s main page. After reading and reviewing the Guidelines, click the

to their homes. There are always questions

Please read the Guidelines for tips on

about how to submit changes to the

submittals, especially for the four most

Architectural Design Review Committee

frequently requested changes:

(ADRC) and the ADRC is always working

1. Home/Landscaping (LS) or Major

available applications. The Guidelines

Exterior Remodel (Valuation $100,000

and applications are also listed under

and above)

Documents & Contact ( https://www.

2. Exterior Home/LS Modifications

arrowcreek.com/Document_and_Contact ).

on ways to make the process more user friendly.

The ArrowCreek HOA requires that an

(Valuation $50,000 - $100,000) Most

owner provides a written and drawing submission for any modifications to the

commonly used application.

exterior of a home or property (structure

3. Exterior Home/LS Modifications

or landscaping) to the ADRC for prior

(Valuation $50,000)

written approval before proceeding. The

4. Exterior Paint Change Only

ADRC meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The deadline to submit is two Fridays before the meeting and before 4pm, although we recommend getting

“ADRC Applications” button on the bottom of the website home page to go directly to detailed instructions and

We want to make this process easy for you!

For any questions about the ADRC process or Guidelines, please do not hesitate to contact the Associa Sierra North ACHOA team for assistance. The way to reach the

Most owner frustrations occur because they

team is by email at ACservice@associasn.

failed to read the Guidelines before they

com.

attempt to submit their modifications.

MarianYoung

your submission in as soon as you can

The ADRC Guidelines link for easy

as that extra time helps the management

reference by community members can be

ASN Community Manager

be sure to send a congratulatory message

work with ArrowCreek is a privilege, and I

to the outgoing ADRC Coordinator, Tammy

am excited to make a positive impact on

Hooper, about getting her Community

the ADRC process—striving to facilitate fast,

Manager’s license on her first try! I am from

empathetic, and thorough communication

the California Bay Area (Sacramento) and

between homeowners and the ADRC. In

studied at UC Santa Cruz for 4 years. I then

my free time, I lift weights at American Iron,

managed Cruise Coffee Company, a small

swim and write music. Music is my primary

coffee chain that went from being a one

passion; I directed an a cappella group

location drive-thru to having the biggest

in college that placed higher than a rival

café/bakery in Scotts Valley. If you ever take

group composed of 100% music majors. I

a trip down there, just mention my name

still regard this as my greatest achievement.

to the owner and she will talk your ear off

Thank you for your time and patience—I

the rest of the day! I relocated to Nevada

am excited to meet as many of you as I can!

this March and interviewed at Associa the

JacobDarby

arrowcreek welcomes jacob darby to the adrc Hello, ArrowCreek! My name is Jacob Darby,

week I moved in. I have been working hard

and I will be serving as the community’s

ever since to maintain an elevated level of

Administrative Assistant and ADRC

system-focused organization and customer

Coordinator. If you have a spare moment,

care for homeowners. My being trusted to

Administrative Assistant

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Ween festival, BINGO, Annual Hunsberger Gala Night, VIP Dances, and Spring Carnival are just a few of our awesome events. Our Husky pride is strong, and we show it during our Spirit Days and many themed weeks throughout the year. We also partner with businesses in the area to help get our families out into the community to enjoy their services. We have so many amazing community eateries that partner with us for “give-back” nights such as Yogurt Beach, Schussboom, Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin, Skipolini’s, Grateful Gardens, and Urban Deli.

The PTO could not be as successful as we are without the support from our Hunsberger Staff & Teachers, Parents, Volunteers, Students,

Hunsberger

and our Community/Neighborhood Business Sponsors (big and small). We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all those that support our Hunsberger Huskies and have helped to build the amazing community that we are and we will continue to be. Support

parent teacher organization by erin griffith, pto president & mom to two huskies

from our Hunsberger PTO members is what makes us successful. If you have a child at Hunsberger and have not yet joined the PTO, we encourage you to join. With a brand new school year just starting, we

Hunsberger Elementary School is extremely fortunate to have many

are excited to welcome new students and new PTO members. Not

families and community partners that choose to be involved with our

only does your PTO membership support Hunsberger, but it also

school. From classroom volunteer opportunities to monetary and in-

gives you exclusive savings and early access to event tickets.

kind donations, our school’s support system comes in many forms.

If you would like to learn more about our PTO or have any

Hunsberger is home to the highest number of National Board

suggestions, comments, or thoughts please visit our website

Certified Teachers in the Washoe County School District. This

at www.hunsbergerpto.membershiptoolkit.com or email us at

certification is recognized as the gold standard in teacher

hunsbergerpto@gmail.com.

certification. We truly love our teachers and have an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that helps to support our teachers by setting aside funds for professional development as well as classroom supplies and volunteer support. Additionally, we love honoring and thanking our teachers with special perks and events such as Teacher Breakfasts/Lunches, Holiday Treat displays, “Sweet & Souper” treat weeks, teacher socials, and a school favorite, Teacher Appreciation Week!!

Our PTO stays busy funding projects around the school, supporting our teachers, and creating fun school events for our Hunsberger students. Did you know that many of the improvements to the school are made possible by the fundraising efforts of the PTO and the generosity of local families?

In the last few years, the Hunsberger PTO has been able to purchase three laptops for each classroom, high resolution cameras for our art program, iPads, and updated educational technology apps such as IXL and Raz-Kids. The funds raised have helped to add hydration stations to our building, build a kindergarten playground, provide new equipment on our older kids playground, replace the soccer field, support our teachers, and offer our children additional programs like Husky Art, Foss Kits Science, Urban Roots Gardening, and the Husky Kindness Crew.

Family FUN!

T H R E E FA N TA S T I C N E VA D A L O C AT I O N S

Each year, the Hunsberger PTO brings fun community activities to our school. The Welcome Back Ice Cream Social, Husky Howl-O-

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Bats

of approximately 100,000 bats including those born here every year. These bats do not hibernate in Nevada but fly as far as Mexico

in the arrowcreek belfry by stan jaeger

for the winter to feed on insects. Each bat can eat at least one

I know some of you think I have bats in the belfry. It turns out I do

thousand small insects per night and the entire colony consumes

have bats in my belfry (our entryway porch). Our house entrance

approximately seventy-five tons of night-flying insects in Nevada

does have somewhat of an appearance of a belfry and some bats

during the summer.

like to roost there. They only come late at night and only stay for a few hours. I suspect that they are eating insects in our area and take a break by resting in the alcove.

The US Dept. of Interior reports that without bats, we can say good-bye to bananas, avocados, and mangoes. Over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination. Bats help spread seeds for

According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), there

nuts, figs, and cacao — the main ingredient in chocolate. Without

are 23 species of bats native to Nevada. And some like the high

bats, we also would not have plants like agave or the iconic saguaro

desert.

cactus.

A large colony of Mexican Free-tailed bats has adopted a bridge in

It may be the bats from the bridge that visit us at night on their

Reno as their summer roost where they can give birth to their pups.

nightly eating rounds. Bats are a protected species and are under

This is one of the largest known colonies of bats in the state. Every

attack from diseases, particularly white nose syndrome caused by

summer these bats assume residence under this bridge, which

a fungus. I could take some steps to get rid of them. The guano is

spans the Truckee River. The females give birth to only one pup per

a nuisance. But strangely I have grown accustomed to bats in my

year and nurse their young for several weeks. The colony consists

belfry!

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general manager report » Clean out the roof gutters. Clear out any debris like leaves and

fall clean up tips

pine needles that have accumulated over the summer. Rinse with a

The cooler days of autumn are a wonderful time to get out in the

hose and check for proper drainage.

yard and do some fall clean up before winter sets in. Below are a few

» Plant bulbs and shrubs. Some plants do best when planted in the

tips to keep your landscaping and property in good condition.

fall. If you want to add new shrubs or spring bulbs like daffodils,

» Aerate and fertilize your lawn. Aerate the soil to allow nutrients

the months of September and October are usually an ideal time

to reach the grass roots. A garden fork will do the job for small

for planting.

yards, and for larger areas you can rent an aerator from your local

A little fall clean up and maintenance saves you time and energy in

hardware store. Apply fertilizer with a high phosphorous content

the spring and will lead to a more productive growing season and

to encourage root growth for a lush green lawn come springtime.

healthier lawn next year.

» Winterize your irrigation system. Drain all hoses, fountains,

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and irrigation lines before the first hard freeze of winter which generally occurs in November.

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BUDGET & FINANCE Assessment Income

2024 Budget

2023 Budget

Actual 2023

Five Year Avg.

Gate Assessment Reserve Fund Assessment Net Operating Assessment Operating Expenses Electric Service Telephone Service Gate & Monument Repair Total Gate Expense Total Gate Income/(Loss)

$23,100 ($6,000) $17,100

$16,500 ($6,000) $10,500

$16,105 ($6,000) $10,105

$16,504 ($5,769) $10,735

$2,220 $9,060 $4,800 $16,080 $1,020

$2,144 $9,172 $4,800 $17,940 ($7,440)

$2,790 $9,883 $4,839 $17,512 ($7,407)

$1,891 $7,269 $4,053 $13,213 ($2,478)

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achoa limited common area fees for sub gates The Association as per NRS 116 accurately assessed monthly assessments to the 275 lot owners behind sub gates for the maintenance, repair, restoration, and replacement of the sub gates or limited common area over the years. The fee has been $5.00 per month. However, due to inflation in repair costs, the 2024 Budget has a proposal to increase the fee to $7.00 per month. The following chart provides details concerning the operating expenses. The Reserve Fund Transfer has been adequate to pay for replacement parts concerning the gates and monuments.

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4. Except as otherwise provided in the governing documents: (a) Any common expense associated with the maintenance, repair, restoration, or replacement of a limited common element (ACHOA Sub Gates) must be assessed against the units to which that limited

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(b) Any common expense or portion thereof benefiting fewer

hybrid meeting allowing physical participation at the Residents’

than all of the units must be assessed exclusively against the units

Center and virtual participation using ZOOM Meeting technology.

benefited; and

Meeting bulletins have been forwarded to all available community

(c) The costs of insurance must be assessed in proportion to risk

member email addresses to announce the meeting. Please mark your

and the costs of utilities must be assessed in proportion to usage.

This proposed $2.00 increase per month is within the limitations of the Nevada Code and covers the expected increase in expenses.

calendars for this workshop meeting.

Again, the Board of Directors will approve the 2024 Draft Budget and Browning Reserve Study. The Reserve Study was approved at the August 15, 2023, Board Meeting. The final 2024 Budget will be approved at the November 7, 2023, Board meeting. The

2024 budget & reserve budget is coming

2024 Budget will be ratified at the Annual Lot Owner Meeting on

The ACHOA Budget and Finance Committee has been working to

December 5, 2020. Please mark these dates in your calendar.

develop the 2024 Draft Budget for your review and the Board’s approval this fall at the November 7, 2023, Board Meeting. The

If you have questions or input, please let the Community Manager

Budget and Finance Committee has been collecting input from

know and your input will be considered in the development of the

numerous Board Advisory Committees about their expense needs

2024 Operating, Capital, and Reserve Budget for the Association.

for 2024. The Budget and Finance Committee has also been

Community members are invited to attend both the Reserve

working closely with the Reserve Committee that has been reviewing

Committee and Budget and Finance Committee meetings. The

the NRS 116 Annual Update Study developed by Browning reserve

Budget and Finance Committee and the Reserve Committee are

Group.

looking forward to seeing you at this hybrid workshop meeting. If you have not shared your email information yet, please contact the

The 2024 Draft Budget and Reserve Study will be reviewed and

Community Manager, as well, for instructions, so you do not miss

discussed with Community Members in a workshop format on

any future important notices.

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arrowcreek resident & davidson academy sophomore

several attempts, I finally figured out when to press the brakes. After

We sped up in the cars and had to brake as late as possible before a set of cones. Because I had such little experience, I braked too early thinking the car did not have stopping power and then suddenly

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Most kids cannot wait until they are able to drive, but luckily for me, I completed the 15 years of being a passenger and have moved on to driving the car with an instruction permit. However, with so little drive time, I had no skills that could have kept me safe in bad scenarios. I signed up for the Tire Rack Street Survival for ages 1521. I was familiar with the safety course because my dad’s friends all helped run and volunteered their time to teach kids how to be safer drivers.

this, we went inside the classroom and learned about safety and what causes cars to lose control. The other sessions on the closed course included weaving in and out of cones at high speeds, driving in circles at high speeds, and driving in circles with water! These exercises allowed me to feel understeer (front wheels lose traction) and oversteer (rear wheels lose traction). We later did fast lane switching where our instructor would say right or left, and we would quickly have to changes lanes before we hit a line of cones. This exercise was difficult because I would guess the lane my coach chose, but got it wrong many times. After a while of practice, I learned to switch lanes at the last second in case of an emergency. The last exercise we did was my favorite where we drove fast around cones in a figure eight pattern to feel the car losing control. I soon got curious and wanted to try controlling an oversteer effect, otherwise known as drifting. As soon as the instructor said go, I gave gas while letting the clutch out and shifted to second gear which led me to the first turn. I stayed tight and approached the second turn. I hit the brakes before

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The Residents’ Center continues to be a popular meeting place for the various social groups in ArrowCreek. To find out more about all the different interest and hobby groups you can contact the Residents’ Center Coordinator Brenda Rodriguez at acresident@sbcglobal.net. There is also a list of all the groups posted on the bulletin board in the Residents’ Center, in the ArrowCreek View, and on the website arrowcreek.com.

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They are both Air Force brats and Kim always likes to remind Dave that she went to thirteen schools growing up and he only went to twelve. While they were constantly moving

not only volunteers with the Reno Rodeo,

as children, they happened to be in Libya

but also with the Barracuda golf tournament

and Turkey at the same time and Vandenberg

and is on the Washoe County Republican

AFB and Travis AFB in CA at the same time.

Central Committee. Kim is on the Board of

So, fate eventually brought them together.

Trustees for The Children’s Cabinet. They

Dave and Kim met in Nashville where they

are both continually active Boosters for

worked for the same company. They then

UNR Athletics. Kim loves basketball and

spent almost ten years in the New York /

Dave loves football. Kim walks every day and

New Jersey area and almost nine years in

spends lots of time with Kayli. She collects

Pittsburgh.

wine, cooks, and loves to entertain.

Dave and Kim’s immediate family are just

Kim’s personal hero is her dad. He spent

the two of them. Dave has an older brother

20 years serving his country and seeing the

and two younger sisters that live in this area.

world and still had plenty of time to have

Kim’s Dad is in Shelbyville, TN, and she visits

a career after retiring from the military.

as often as possible. They have a sweet, one-

Dave’s hero is Dr. Joe Crowley, who was the

eyed Shih Tzu with a heart condition named

President of UNR while Dave was president

Kayli. Many people in the neighborhood see

of the student body. He was an amazing

them walking Kayli in her stroller.

person who was generous with his time, loved

Dave is an avid golfer (hacker) and incredibly involved with the Reno Rodeo Association.

He rode in his third cattle drive in June. Dave

every constituent of the university, and had an enthusiastic sense of humor. Please say hello when you see them walking Kayli!

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Allosaurus at the discovery

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They immediately went on a public tour of the Lodge and fell in love with it and in 2003, they started volunteering and giving tours of the Lodge.

As a youngster, Earl built model airplanes and boats, and his connection to the Thunderbird Lodge reignited that interest. The Hacker designed Thunderbird yacht that was built for George Whittell, Jr. in 1939-1940 was modified in 1962 when Bill Harrah purchased it. Unless the yacht is out on an excursion, it is on display at the Lodge during public tours. It took eight years to complete two forty-two-inch models of the yacht, one as originally built and

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one as modified by Bill Harrah. Both are on display in the museum

The Thunderbird Lodge & Volunteers Earl and Susan Burton

boats of Lake Tahoe, Earl has added a model of the Mercury, a

Earl and Susan Burton moved to ArrowCreek in 2005 after living

collection.

in Incline Village for 30 years. While boating on Lake Tahoe in the

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late 1970s, they came upon a compound of stone buildings on the

more about the Thunderbird Lodge. The Lodge is open for public

lake shore south of Sand Harbor that they were told was the Whittell

tours mid-May through mid-October and is available for special

Estate. They also had many encounters with the famous Thunderbird

events. The Thunderbird yacht is also available for excursions and of

yacht during their tenure at Lake Tahoe. In 2002, they learned that

course, new volunteers are always welcome. The Thunderbird Lodge

the Whittell Estate was indeed the Thunderbird Lodge that had been

has enabled Earl and Susan to maintain their connection to Lake

built for George Whittell, Jr. in the 1930s and was open for tours.

Tahoe.

room at the Lodge. George Whittell, Jr. had many toys over the years, and Earl has built models that are on display at the Lodge: a DC-2 airplane, a Grumman Goose seaplane, a hydroplane racing boat, and a luxurious seagoing yacht. In keeping with the theme of famous model of the Hornet II, and a model of the SS Tahoe Steamer to the

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Bridge social Betsy Burgess betsyhburgess@gmail.com

Chefs club

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Carol Steingard ac.chefsclub@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 Stan Jaeger stanjaeger@gmail.com

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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 Nancy Aston cmgreno2@gmail.com

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great time at music on the lawn ArrowCreek residents celebrated in style with the band First Take featuring Rick Metz, Bam! Dog Righteous Hot Dogs and Kona Ice! It was great fun for young and “oldish” with great music, food, and games at Music on the Lawn last August 12 on the Residents’ Center lawn.

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Winery. Each Wine Lover also shared some incredible appetizers and gourmet desserts with the crowd.

The Wine Lovers Club was started in May of 2019 with 25 members and has grown to over 300 members and has become the most active and popular club in ArrowCreek.

wine lovers club summer activities

By Terry Brodt, President, ArrowCreek Wine Lovers In early June, the ArrowCreek Wine Lovers held a Carnival of Fun event at the home of Alan and Katrina Bader.

One hundred attended the event that included hot dogs, cotton candy, assorted appetizers and desserts, carnival games and lots of wine.

Joining in the fun were Wine Lovers Stephanie Olson, Tracey Buescher, Joan Brodt, Nichelle Hudson, and Lacie Flannery.

In late July, some 86 ArrowCreek Wine Lovers enjoyed a special evening of sampling wines from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. The event was held at Valerie and Ralph Logan’s home on Flowering Sage Trail. Kelly Young, a new resident of ArrowCreek and a Wine Specialist poured samples of 5 different wines from Bee Hunter

whiskey & spirits tasting In June, owner and distiller Felicia Keith-Jones of High Mark Distillery presented a whiskey and spirits tasting at the Residents’ Center. The private event, limited to 40 ArrowCreek residents, comprised of eight tastings and accompanying stories from High Mark Distillery’s bottle collection.

Tastings from the collection included staples such as Single Barrel Bourbon, Golden Rum, Blueberry Cobbler, Peach Ginger, and some favorites like

Apple Jack, Limoncello, and Kopeika (a Hawaiian Coffee Rum).

If you attended our holiday party last year, you would remember High Mark Distillery because they gifted many of their signature and seasonal bottles for our Winter Festival 2022 contest and raffle prizes. The distillery started from handcrafting spirits in an old airplane hangar in remote Alaska to providing the highest quality spirits in Nevada.

In 2010, Felicia Keith-Jones, who had spent her career thus far flying planes and teaching in the Alaskan Bush, decided to fulfill the dream of opening a distillery in one of the most remote locations on the planet. After studying in Ireland and receiving the proper credentials, she returned to Alaska and initiated the birthplace of High Mark Distillery. In 2018, High Mark moved to Reno, where all their grains are Nevada grown, and their fruits are delivered from family-owned farms. The organic juices are pressed, and they begin mashing and distilling from orchard to bottle right away, to preserve the freshness.

If you are in Reno, visit High Mark Distillery for a tasting! If you are a little too far away, do not worry! Every single one of their handcrafted beverages is available for purchase online (highmarkdistillery.com).

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show & shine at the club at arrowcreek Tim Geesey, a long term ArrowCreek

original. Tim has a three-inch binder with

homeowner participated in the Show and

all receipts and owner registrations from

Shine and Hot August Nights with his

previous owners along with his ownership

1966 Mustang. His car has the original

papers. This is a very well documented

engine and drivetrain from 1966. The

car that is a sweet ride. Where were you

entire car has been updated and/or

in 1966 when this new Mustang hit the

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and was attended by several local

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

community leaders. In addition, the many

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ArrowCreek residents and local veterans in attendance shared the evening with 35 honored Purple Heart recipients.

The Purple Heart is a distinguished military decoration awarded to members of the U. S. Armed Forces who have been wounded or tragically killed in action.

This event paid tribute to the sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering dedication of Photo: Left to Right: Ret Col Michael Hudson; Maj Gen Ondra Berry, Adjutant General of the NV National Guard and keynote speaker; Ret Col Chris Buescher, Chairman of the Board– Purple Heart Honor Dinner; Ret Commander Doug Flanney.

these courageous individuals who have selflessly served our great nation in times of conflict.

19 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm via Zoom 24 End of Summer Bash 26 2024 Budget & Reserve Owner Workshop 6 - 7:30pm @ the Residents' Center and via Zoom 29 ADRC Submittal Deadline (for Oct. 11 meeting)

purple heart honor & recognition dinner

oct

Nevadans4Vets held a Purple Heart

a Purple Heart recipient but also a two-

Honor and Recognition Dinner at The

time recipient of a Silver Star for Gallantry

Club at ArrowCreek on August 6. Some

in Action. The keynote speaker was Major

200 attendees recognized and honored

General Ondra Berry. Gen Berry is The

the brave men and women who have been

Adjutant General for the State of Nevada

awarded the Purple Heart. This prestigious

and the senior officer responsible for

dinner also included a Marine Cake

managing the 4,700 NV Army and Air

Cutting and a Missing in Action ceremony

National Guard personnel.

11 ADRC Meeting, 11am 11 Volo Annual Renewal 17 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm 20 Board Nomination Forms Due 21 Autumn Festival

nov 07 Board Meeting, 6pm at the Residents' Center and via Zoom 08 ADRC Meeting, 11am 09 Meet the Candidates, 6 - 7pm at the Residents' Center and via Zoom 14 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm via Zoom 23 ASN Office closed through November 24 for Thanksgiving

a moving speech on the history of the Purple Heart medal. LePeilbet is not only

A crowd of 390 enjoyed the 90-minute concert under beautiful Sierra skies on the Grand Lawn located behind the clubhouse. The “For the Song Fund" provides support for touring artists to play one or more private shows at community

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venues in and near Northern Nevada.

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Committee (closed meeting). Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Deadline to submit is the 1st Wednesday of each month.

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.)

and Chairman for the United Veterans Legislative Council, Andy LePeilbet, gave

*The above meeting schedule may be subject to change and may be modified at any time.

aSN Associa Sierra North board meeting Regular meeting of the

During the evening, U.S. Army veteran

the Song from donations at ArrowCreek shows go to the artist performing that

john fullbright concert ArrowCreek Residents, Members of The Club at ArrowCreek and their guests

show. The attendees brought in an additional $6000 for the guest musicians.

Rave reviews circulated of the wonderful concert, perfect weather, beautiful venue,

were treated to an evening of music with the Grammy-nominated musician and founding member of the Turnpike Troubadours John Fullbright on August 5.

and sweeping views. Those interested in supporting continued shows can contact Ford Goodman at ford@forthesong.org or call 415.672.1458.

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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In 1972 a handful of the American iconic

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sports car owners in the greater Reno area

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formed the Reno Corvettes Club. RCC has grown over the years to one of the largest west coast Corvette clubs with over 275 members & 200 C-1s to C-8s. Numerous present & past AC residents have been members of RCC. Last year in celebration of the Corvette’s 50th Anniversary, various special events were conducted, including 68 Corvettes staged under the Reno arch on Virginia Street for a group and individual

The club gives back to the community with annual contributions to various organizations including but not limited to: Veterans Guest House, Veterans Honor Flight, Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation, Food Bank, and an outreach program which distributes teen driving safety materials to schools and recently created scholarships at TMCC for students

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in the Automotive Technology Program.

During non-winter months the club actively

The Club meets 7pm on the first Thursday

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of each month at the Bonanza Casino, any Corvette owner is welcome to visit & join the Club. was a retired police officer for the City of Tustin, California.

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Brent was the most loving husband, father and PaPa to all his family. He was fun, he made you laugh, he would motivate you, edify and invite you to join whatever he was active in at the time. He loved to travel to cruise all over the world and loved food.

Remembering brent zicarelli Long time ArrowCreek resident, Brent Zicarelli, passed away on June 16, 2023.

Brent and his wife Val along with his brother, Chris, built their dream home on Rabbit Brush twenty years ago. Brent

He was the best chef - cooking many meals at home for his family and for friends. In addition to serving on the Safety Committee in ArrowCreek, Brent was also active in the community with the Knights of Columbus and as a board member of the Sierra Club of Reno. He will be missed.

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of sugar bowl academy, william e.m. franklin

William “Will” Franklin grew up in San Francisco where he

collegiate athlete. With skiing no longer an option he shifted his

attended Stuart Hall for Boys. Having skied for the Sugar Bowl Ski

athletic focus to rowing.

team since he was five while living in San Francisco, Will decided he wanted to make a greater, and more local, commitment to his ski career. When Will became a teen, he chose to attend Sugar

Since Will was attending a sports academy, he was able to get additional physical conditioning coaching to help with his shift to rowing. Will started his rowing career, with YouTube as a coach,

Bowl Academy, on Donner Summit above Truckee, where he would then attend 8th grade and high school full-time and ski, or train, six days a week. During school Will lived with his father Bill Franklin in Sugar Bowl and on non-skiing weekends and summers Will lived in ArrowCreek with his father and his father’s partner Deb Marko.

on rowing machines in ArrowCreek and Sugar Bowl. Not your traditional path to row in college, but with a lot of work and sharing his unusual story with a number of universities, Will was recruited by a number of rowing universities.

After five years living on Donner Summit attending a rural university such as Dartmouth was not something Will wanted. He

After fourteen years of Alpine Skiing with the last three years racing FIS around the US and Canada, Will had a ski racing career ending injury while training in Austria at the start of his senior year.

Having spent years training six days a week, he had hoped to be a

wanted to get back to a city feel somewhere on the East Coast so he has chosen to attend Boston University in the fall of 2023, where he will row and major in Economics and International Relations.

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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

security & safety

775.850.4450 775.850.4451

This is done so everyone can see the speed they are going at and have the

Security Gatehouse email

chance to slow down before the camera

acsecure@msn.com

captures images of their license plate and

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speed to avoid receiving a violation.

Security has been asked how they can determine if someone is speeding if there

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

are numerous vehicles driving near each other. Even if multiple cars are coming towards the unit, the radar camera can

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pinpoint the exact one that is speeding

As some of you have noticed, new radar speed cameras were installed last year

775.353.2231

on ArrowCreek Parkway. The cameras have state of the art technology and are connected to the cloud which provides constant monitoring and calibration. They

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

will alert Security and the vendor instantly to any issues that need to be addressed.

and will only take that vehicle’s picture.

Video footage can be reviewed to confirm which vehicle was speeding and how fast they were going. So please remember to be aware of your vehicle speed and slow down if needed.

In addition to the new cameras on AC Parkway, we also have a mobile radar trailer with the same capabilities. The

Each unit has two radars and are positioned to capture your speed as you approach and pass the unit. If a vehicle is speeding, it takes the picture of your BACK license plate for documentation.

mobile unit is periodically moved to various locations around the community to address troublesome areas. This helps us make sure that our community is safe, and we are monitoring our speeds.

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

wildlife info & resources ArrowCreek Security

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

number of violation Type of Violation records entered ytd SPEED LIMIT (Resident & Non-Resident) 156 STOP SIGN - DID NOT STOP 27 STOP SIGN - SCHOOL BUS 1 MAINTENANCE OF LOTS 10 LIGHT POLLUTION (Bright Ext Lights) 1 PET BARKING/LOOSE/ETC. 3 RV/BOAT/TRAILER & PARKING 6 TRASH CONTAINER IN PUBLIC VIEW 30 CONSTRUCTION VIOLATIONS (Various) 11 Total of ALL violation records entered 234 Other: Architectural Change Request Records entered 262

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Consalus. At that concert, Debra chatted with volunteers about their experiences and “decided then and there to sign up.”

Debra has been sharing her LEAD with Horses passion with ACHOA community members since she first got involved with the organization, ACHOA residents have actively supported her and this year’s LEAD with Horses July 29 benefit. Community residents volunteered to help set up the event, attended the benefit concert and actively participated in the auction bidding, all to support LEAD’s mission “to improve social, emotional and behavioral development of children and youth through quality, equine-assisted programs.” ArrowCreek’s HOA president, Mark Aston, attended the event, and said “It is inspiring to see how disadvantaged children can From left, Mark Aston, Lorelei Carobolante, Francesco Carobolante, and Nancy Aston celebrate at July LEAD event. Debra Wurzel, volunteer.

Leads withHorses volunteer, debra wurzel

ArrowCreek resident Debra Wurzel along with other community members have been active with LEAD with Horses, a local nonprofit, with Debra’s involvement for over two years. Debra began her involvement with LEAD with Horses when she was invited to its benefit concert two years back by ArrowCreek friends Susan and Carl

quickly develop self-esteem and confidence through a relationship with horses and guidance from committed mentors. Please support Lead with Horses.”

Debra was recently asked to consider becoming the next year’s Board president. Debra and fellow ACHOA community members were excited that she accepted the invitation to be a leader for LEAD. 2024 will be a great year for LEAD with Horses, and Debra is looking forward to helping LEAD in achieving its goals. In addition to her work with LEAD, Debra hikes with dogs Portia and Hobart, loves to garden, works out, and tries new recipes on community members for the ArrowCreek Chefs and Wine Lovers Clubs. Debra and her husband, Larry, have lived in ArrowCreek for 6 years.

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Ar r ow Cr e e k M a r k et Sta tistic s Ju ly, 2 0 22 – J u ne , 2023

July 2022 MEDIAN SALES PRICE

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