ArrowCreek View March 2025

The official NEWS magazine of the ArrowCreek® Homeowners Association march 2025 Volume 20, issue 2

ArrowCreek

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There is no secret to Tawny Garrick’s rapid ascent in real estate success.

With a lifelong passion for architecture and the housing industry, Tawny started her career at the tender age of 21, quickly excelling to secure her broker’s license and starting her independent real estate firm at 25.

A second-generation entrepreneur, Tawny learned firsthand about construction and design, working at her father’s company. Transitioning into real estate, she represents buyers, sellers, and investors, including resale, custom home construction, and seeing the potential in a fixer-upper.

Tawny believes in providing every client with the best possible guidance — just one reason she is a Certified Real Estate Negotiator. “A large facet of my service is negotiating on behalf of clients, so it’s vital to choose a real estate advisor who invests in their skills,” Tawny stated. Additionally, she is a Nevada Real Estate Broker and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.

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Contents DEPARTMENTS 04

Board of Directors' Note

10

Board Member Spotlight

12

Ask the Manager

16

Budget & Finance

18

Governing Documents

20

Employee Spotlight

22

General Manager's Report

26

Socials & Events

28

ArrowCreek Calendar

36

Security & Safety

38

Where in the World

features

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ArrowCreek view magazine ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

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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.

on the cover Photo by Michele Tubman 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

cheatgrass in arrowcreek If you look around your property here in ArrowCreek, you will probably find some cheatgrass growing. According to the UNR College of Agriculture Department, “cheatgrass is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia."

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snowshoe season ArrowCreek’s trails are usually under snow at this time of year. For most walkers and hikers, post-holing (or sinking deep into snow with each step) is not fun.

Whether you are a hard-core hiker or a casual walker, if you have not thought of snowshoeing, then this is the time of year to try it.

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

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

vision

ArrowCreek offers a premier lifestyle with a robust variety of amenities

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

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

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

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

board of directors' note This year the Board asked for your

and uniformity to rules enforcement. We

feedback in a survey as to what you think

hope to institute effective solutions to the

about the quality of ArrowCreek and

excessive speeding for the safety of all.

suggestions for improvements. More than 250 responses were received. The summary of the survey may be found later in this View edition along with the Board Goals for the year. Although a limited response, we think the takeaway is that homeowners are pleased with the look of the facilities with an average score of over four out of five. In addition, 59% of respondents thought that the HOA budget is being allocated effectively. Our financials

ACHOA General Manager Scott Peterlin scottachoa@gmail.com

are good with adequate operating funds to

residents' center

seven years. Comparing our assessments

775.850.4620 Hours: 5am - 10pm Daily

to other like communities in Reno, you

ArrowCreek Security ArrowCreek BOARD 775.850.4450 Gatehouse

Stan Jaeger, Board President Margaret McConnell, Vice President Bill Schimandle, Secretary Paul Burkett, Treasurer Caryn Olson, Director Ron Duncan, Director Mike Henry, Director

ADRC MEMBERS Jeff Jones, ADRC Chair Margaret McConnell, Board Liaison Bill Schimandle, Board Liaison David Brooks Sue Lasky Carolyn Stone Lyle Woodward 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.

meet the projected budget and our Reserve funding has recovered to highs not seen in

will find that we are extremely competitive when our amenities are considered. You also said that the maintenance of the amenities was four out of five. The board will continue to work to make repairs and upgrades needed to keep ArrowCreek looking beautiful. More updates to the Residents’ Center are in the planning this year as well as efforts to beautify the landscaping.

You have indicated you approve of the increased communication we have instituted. Our monthly email blasts will continue along with Town Hall meetings and we plan to continue having our Community Manager on site every other Wednesday at the Residents’ Center for your engagement. A Board member will be present with her, as well, for your input and questions. Please drop by, even if just to say hello. We love company!

Fire Safety and emergency planning continues to be foremost in our minds, particularly as we approach the dry fire season coming soon. The Board will continue to push county agencies to develop an emergency plan for south Reno and to improve fire response. We will also have an updated Disaster and Fire Emergency Plan for ArrowCreek posted on TownSq soon. The ADRC Committee will be tasked to incorporate more fire-resistant building and lot requirements, consistent with the community's need to remain a semi-rural high desert community, into the Design Guidelines.

In the survey, you have also been concerned with speeding and rules enforcement. We will be addressing this with an update of the rules and regulations and fine structure adding clarification

As we move into Spring and we can get out and enjoy the outside and our amenities, take time to look at our amazing views and smell the flowers.

Board of Directors

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BOARD INFORMATION CONT. BOARD OBJECTIVES

2025 ACHOA Board Goals and Objectives

6. Resolve the issue of fire hydrant

1. Restructure specific Committees needing updating.

GOALS A. Ensure the continued financial health of the ArrowCreek community.

7. Resolve the issue of Granite Point Court emergency access maintenance with

2. Communication: Continue monthly

Southwest Vistas HOA (SWV).

email blasts to the community/Town

B. Continuing to protect and enhance the

Halls.

8. Revise and update the Rules and

ArrowCreek community’s reputation,

3. Have a rotating board member present

infrastructure, and services to ensure

at RC with Community Manager by-

home values remain strong.

weekly.

C. Continue to maximize homeowner D. Broaden ArrowCreek Owner, Community, participation in committees, elections, and activities.

E. Provide oversight of ArrowCreek management company and staff.

F. Support the ArrowCreek Homeowner Strategic Plan.

Regulations and fine schedule.

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES Budget and Finance: 1. Maintain and fund the Snow and

4. Continue the improvements to the

satisfaction and security.

maintenance with the County.

Residents’ Center-bathrooms, small

Insurance Contingency Fund at

meeting room, outside bar area, enhance

$120,000

area between RC and pool with Pergola/ shade.

2. Track and maintain, via a simplified graphic, current ArrowCreek

5. Connect with the County/Commissioner

performance against approved 2025

to support and improve fire responses

Operating, Capital, and Reserve Fund

resources, create a fire evacuation plan,

Budgets.

and improve community education.

3. Based upon noted budget performance of 2025, create a 2026 budget based

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BOARD INFORMATION CONT. upon the latest financial forecasts and contracts.

4. Work with the Operations Staff to Identify dead/dying plant

4. Strive to maintain current service levels and amenities with a minimal monthly assessment increase for 2026.

material; remove overgrown or invasive plants; and replant.

5. Identify the needed trails improvements and signage to enhance the safety of owners/residents and present a budget for

Reserve: 1. Complete a Full Reserve Study by mid-2025 for 2026-2030.

2. Review 2025 Reserve Budget to determine assets that can be deferred.

3. Roads- Reduce the use of Full Depth Reclamation and use core sample testing of existing roads to extend life.

4. Work with the Landscape and Trails Committee to build a plan that allows good walking paths at a reasonable cost.

approval.

6. Identify and classify the existing and future trails, pathways, etc., identifying them as arterial, collector, neighborhood to prioritize improvements to the pedestrian transportation system.

Administrative 1. Ensure performance reviews are being done and objectives set for each employee or department.

2. Review the value/necessity of all employee positions.

Communications 1. Maintain the quality, content, and brand of “The ArrowCreek View” and the ArrowCreek.com website that market the ACHOA community.

2. Create the next survey for the community to better understand the changing demographics of the community and ideas to improve the community.

3. Review/revise/develop procedures/policies as requested by the Board.

4. Perform the Community Management Evaluation.

ADRC 1. Continue to adjust guidelines to reflect the changing needs of the community—more updates/renovations vs new builds.

3. Continue articles that share the cost reduction efforts across the community.

2. Communicate information from the exit survey to the board to better understand how we can continue to improve the process

4. Start to develop the strategy for developing the new ACHOA Strategic Plan for approval in 2026 by the Board.

and perception of ADRC. 3. Improve the return rate for resident exit surveys (NOTE—Greg Newman developed an electronic version of the ADRC Survey

Emergency Management 1. Continue lot evaluations to maintain grant commitment and protect the ArrowCreek community.

that homeowners can fill out to provide feedback, but the return rate is still low.

4. Continue with expedited committee reviews for projects such as

2. Maintain certification as Firewise community (from 2024

solar panels, paver driveways, and minor landscaping changes.

Strategic Plan) 3. Work with the county on updated evacuation plans.

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4. Coordinate with Washoe County to remove fuels on ArrowCreek

1. Continue to find collaborative ventures with the Club.

2. Work to resolve conflicts that arise with the HOA/residents and

Parkway

the Club.

5. Aggressively address vehicle safety issues in community---

3. Make sure we continue to be good neighbors with the Club.

excessive speeding, stop sign violations, tailgating.

6. Continuing to identify potential safety risks for HOA and options to mitigate.

ARROWCREEK 2025 SURVEY STORY

Landscape and Trails 1. Develop cost savings plans by taking out grass in non-recreation areas—identify locations.

Just about every four years ArrowCreek’s Board of Directors, working with the Communications Committee, conduct an extensive survey by asking everything from age and number

2. Work with the Operations Staff to identify areas for water conservation. Assist Operations Staff with irrigation replacement needs.

of occupants in each ArrowCreek household to interests and activities.

This year was not one of those years. Instead, the Board was

3. Work with the Operations Staff, Security, and Emergency Management and Safety Committee to identify plantings that block road access and view of oncoming traffic at stop signs

looking to the community to get a quick understanding and direction desired by more than 250 survey responses.

and neighborhood monument signs and improve the common landscape areas around the signs.

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This year the survey started with impression questions that asked

The next open response question was: What is the community's

how you as a resident of ArrowCreek felt about the following areas

most significant challenge or area for improvement? Once again

on a scale of 5 being the best to 1 being the least:

there was a theme with the answers that should come as no

» Overall condition of the community (e.g., landscaping, common

surprise as they included the words “budgets,” “roads,” and “board

areas, Residents' Center) – Answer average: 4.09 » HOA communication (e.g., emails, websites, and The View) – Answer average: 3.96

communications.” But other answers did come as a surprise which included “less light pollution,” “greater engagement by more residents,” and “speeding.”

Next was another opportunity to rate different aspects of the HOA

» Enforcement of rules and regulations (e.g., speeding and

on a scale of 5 being the highest priority to 1 being the least

landscaping) – Answer average: 3.54 » Maintenance of amenities (e.g., pool, gym, parks, pathways) – Answer average: 4.10

important to the community: » Enhancing amenities (e.g., playgrounds, fitness facilities) – Answer average: 3.08

» Safety and security – Answer average: 4.38 » Value for HOA Monthly Assessments – Answer average: 3.44 The next segment of the survey asked: What is the community's

» Improving landscaping and curb appeal – Answer average: 3.25 » Upgrading community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sidewalks) – Answer average: 3.17

greatest strength?

» Increasing social/community events – Answer average: 2.48

This was the opportunity of each response to give more of a free

» Strengthening safety/security measures – Answer average: 3.11

formed answer. But a preponderance of replies included “security,”

» Enhancing communication/transparency with homeowners –

“views,” and “location.” The words “beauty” and “friendly neighbors” were also a part of an overwhelmingly positive response to this question.

Answer average: 3.5 To gather input the next question tried to gather ideas that were not mentioned before.

Is there another area that you would prioritize (please specify) Yes 77/No 58. This time the replies were far less specific. There were mentions of “speed traps,” “evacuation routes,” and “fitness center updates.” But nearly no two replies were the same.

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next question: Are there specific projects or improvements you'd like the HOA to consider? Yes 84/No 49. This question had a few more replies that had some similarities. They included mentions of “the gym,” “overgrown plants for sightlines while driving,” and “trail access.”

The next question was: Do you believe the HOA budget is being allocated effectively? Yes 79/No 54. Comments could be added if you replied “no.” Some of those comments included: “wasted money,” “dues increase,” and “the roads.”

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the survey. Once again there was no specific area that seems to be a source for a theme. Instead, residents included comments that included: “fire safety,” “better understanding and alignment of ADRC rules,” and lastly a “thank you” from several participants.

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The Board thanks all of you to all who took a moment out of your busy lives to respond to the survey.

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is a prolific seed producer as a single stalk of cheatgrass can produce 1,000 seeds and an acre can generate more than five hundred pounds of seed.

The cheatgrass sharp seeds are called awns. These seeds easily dislodge when people or animals brush against them and can cling to whatever they touch. This can be painful to us humans in our shoes and socks, but the awns can burrow through dog fur into the dog’s skin and become potentially deadly infections and injuries. If you have a dog, you should read about the dangers of cheatgrass for dogs by scanning the QR at the end of this article.

The best way to get rid of cheatgrass is by hand pulling it out of the ground. You must ensure removal of the entire plant before the seeds set and including the roots to prevent regrowth. Yes, you can use herbicides, but that can have an environmental impact on the surrounding area of your home.

Each year in late spring, the U.S. Forest Service brings in a herd of sheep (usually around eight hundred) to graze in the hills of BLM land surrounding western ArrowCreek. The

Cheatgrass

sheep love the stuff and can consume over 3,200 pounds of cheatgrass each day as they roam the outskirts of ArrowCreek eating acres

a common plant in arrowcreek by terry brodt If you look around your property here in ArrowCreek, you will

of cheatgrass. This certainly helps in keeping the threat of wildfires to a minimum.

probably find some cheatgrass growing. According to the UNR College of Agriculture Department, “cheatgrass is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. We do not know how cheatgrass made it to North America, but it is now one of the most common plants in Nevada. Since its first recorded Nevada sighting in 1906, cheatgrass

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has come to dominate over seventeen million acres in the Great Basin. It rapidly occupies areas that have been disturbed by fire, construction activities, poor grazing practices, off-road vehicle use, and other human activities.” It is disrupting the fire cycle of the sagebrush rangelands of the Great Basin Desert that we live in, making burning firestorms more frequent and intense. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) believes it was a contaminant in seed and straw shipped to the States in the mid to late 1800s.

Designated as an annual grass, cheatgrass sprouts, grows, produces seed and dies within one growing season. It usually germinates in the early or late winter months. The plant grows in spring, and then it dies by early summer.

Cheatgrass has a major environmental impact on Nevada. It dries out very quickly, becoming extremely flammable in the summer and provides fuel for wildfires. Because it emerges early in the spring, it “cheats” other vegetation by being the first to germinate, crowding out native grasses and usurping available moisture. It can grow from two inches to over eighteen inches. With bright green leaves, there is often a tinge of red or purple in the leaves, but they dry out quickly and become reddish brown and straw-like in the summer. Cheatgrass

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board member spotlight the board welcomes MIKE HENRY

Mike has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University.

Mike Henry and his wife, Tasha, are

at Synopsys, Inc. He started out of college as a Hardware Engineer

coming up on their 35th wedding

but quickly moved to the business side after a couple of years.

anniversary this summer. They have

He was lucky enough to work with a full spectrum of companies

two boys, twenty-eight and twenty-

from small Silicon Valley start-ups to large semiconductor and

five years old, living in Montana

systems companies. Mike negotiated the business contracts and

and Florida. Mike and Tasha are

managed the team world-wide. He learned early in his career to

both originally from Florida but

be strategically successful; he needed a win/win philosophy with

met in college at Auburn. His

both his customers and internal team. He plans to use that same

passion is snow skiing, but he also

approach as a board member. Mike wants to use a commonsense

He retired from a high-tech career as a Strategic Account Manager

enjoys mountain biking, stand-up paddling, lifting weights, and

approach to balance the need to maintain and improve our

hiking/walking. They moved to ArrowCreek in 2021 - choosing

ArrowCreek “value” with the desire to keep our monthly dues down.

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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: I received a courtesy notice because I drove 44 miles per hour! What should I do and what should I expect going forward?

ANSWER: Thank you for your question. It’s great that you’re aware

you will receive notifications there as well!

and I’m excited you’re asking. Mistakes happen! It’s choices we make

Another important aspect to keep in mind is that if a vendor, family

going forward that make the difference. Your courtesy notice will contain the following information: date, time, vehicle information, the street where you were speeding, and the speed you were going. If you would like additional documentation you can email your request to acsecure@msn.com. Please be sure to include your address and the date of the speeding incident you’d like documentation for. If you speed again inside the next 14 days you will typically receive an additional courtesy notice. If you are documented speeding after 14 days you will receive a hearing notice. If you are registered in TownSq

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member, friend, or guest is driving your vehicle you are responsible for their driving as well. You will likely want to update anyone driving your car that they are subject to the speed limit and will want to honor that in order to avoid consequences.

If you have concerns or questions, for fastest response time please contact me directly at 775.334.7436 or email our team at acservice@associasn.com.

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arrowcreek.com vs. town sq What is private and what should be made public is a constant debate within the ArrowCreek Community. Add to that Federal and State statutes concerning sensitive personal information dictate the location and availability to such information. ArrowCreek has the benefit of having two different forums online for this information.

ArrowCreek.com has always been the location for public information relating to the Community. The “Documents” page on the site contains all the governing documents for the community as a quick reference. There is also a separate area on the site containing ADRC applications and the ability to submit for minor work and additional guidelines. Other documents found include the community Strategic

Get Informed! Stay Informed!

the site is a marketing tool to future residents. With nearly 1,500

Important ArrowCreek related websites that you should be familiar with to get informed and stay informed about the community you live in are the following:

individual visitors from all over the world each month, the site is

ArrowCreek.com – No login needed, public

usually the first impression a potential new neighbor may have to the

informational and marketing site for ArrowCreek.

Plan, Mission Statement, and Vision Statements.

To add to the ever-updating documents found on ArrowCreek.com

community. The archive of The View, advertisements of upcoming events, and social page show anyone outside the gates the true “heartbeat” of ArrowCreek.

For all sensitive not-for-public consumption for residents of ArrowCreek can be found on “TownSq.” Accessed from ArrowCreek. com, TownSq is a secure platform offering the most comprehensive suite of document storage and archive specific to a resident. Each resident has access to non-public sensitive information like monthly lot owner payment management, and non-public HOA documents including board minutes and financial statements.

TownSq.io Needs login, AC sensitive and personal owner information

Volo Needs login, emergency announcements from Associa or AC Management to AC residents only

Regional Alerts Needs login to personalize, Washoe County Alert system. www.washoecounty.gov/em/RegionalAlerts.php Other emergency website/phone apps you may want to explore and sign up for:

more sensitive documents. If you have any questions, please contact

Watch Duty www.watchduty.org Perimeter perimeterplatform.com CodeRED www.onsolve.com/landing/sign-up-for-codered-

the Community Manager, Marian Young at 775.334.7436 or email

emergency-alerts/

acservice@associasn.com.

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If you’re looking for information, start at ArrowCreek.com and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, click on the link to TownSq for

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BUDGET & FINANCE period. Some are planned in the budget and some are a reaction to

RESERVE SPECIALISTS LANGUAGE The Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac definitions used in loan

a fortuitous event that needs immediate repair.

applications show up in Reserve Fund language. Knowing these terms

Significant Maintenance – The postponement of routine

can be useful to community members as they understand the Reserve

maintenance and which may result in any of the following: (1)

Fund Requirements for the ACHOA.

advanced physical deterioration; (2) lack of full operation or

Routine Repair and Maintenance – These are repairs and

efficiency; and (3) increased operating costs. Significant maintenance

maintenance that are expected to be completed by ACHOA staff

projects are usually budgeted in the Reserve Fund for each annual

and vendors during the year. These projects are in the annual

twelve (12) month period.

ACHOA Operating Budget to maintain services and amenities

Material Deficiencies – These are projects that are ongoing and

within our community. These repairs are not considered critical and

that are unresolved requiring a longer-term resolution. Deficiencies

include work that is often preventative in nature or part of normal

that contribute to critical elements of systems that can fail during the

maintenance. They are focused on keeping the community fully

year which in the ACHOA’s case are the roads, bridges, detention

functional and serviceable. Minor deficiencies that require repairs,

ponds, culverts, drainage system, storm sewers, and pathways that

maintenance, or replacement are taken with each twelve (12) month

need constant attention. In addition, deficiencies that have reached or exceeded the useful life or whose remaining useful life should not be relied upon in view of actual or effective age, abuse, excessive wear and tear, poor maintenance, and exposure to elements. Sudden

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events that create mold, water intrusions, or damaging leaks to the owned assets of the ACHOA fall into this category. These are all paid from the Reserve Fund, some of which may be budgeted but some are costs that require immediate responses.

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repairs or are those needing repairs or replacement that significantly impact the safety, soundness, structural integrity, or habitability of the ACHOA assets. These can include Residents’ Center swimming facilities that need permitting from Washoe County with proper chemical, circulations and heating controls. This includes sudden failures or road base that requires immediate repair and flooding from ACHOA owned drainage systems. All these expenses are paid by the Reserve Fund as needed.

Therefore, the ACHOA Board and Reserve Committee annually consider the current conditions of all ACHOA assets with these definitions in mind. The ACHOA Board must establish a plan for reasonable and adequate reserve funding for the repair, replacement, and restoration of ACHOA Assets (common elements) as per NRS §116. 3115. The ACHOA Board must approve and determine what will be routine repair and maintenance for Operating Fund and what will be significant maintenance, material maintenance, and critical repairs for the Reserve Fund.

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governing committees understanding the governing documents of arrowcreek The Communications Committee

AND RESTATED BYLAWS FOR THE

to peruse prior to purchase. If you

received a request to present articles

ARROWCREEK HOMEOWNERS

purchased, you agreed to the documents

concerning issues or questions that

ASSOCIATION, INC (hereinafter the

and accepted the provisions set forth in

arise regarding the documents which

BYLAWS). If residents have questions,

them. The obligation you undertook was

govern the community. While ACHOA

please contact Marian Young directly at

to understand them and to be governed

documents must comply with all federal,

775.334.7436 or email at acservice@

by them. This column will try to explain

local and state laws, for purposes of

associasn.com so your item can be

the rules and to encourage residents to

this article, there are three documents

forwarded to the Communications

conduct themselves in accordance with

that need to be consulted. Those

Committee to create current and relevant

them and also to urge members to apply

documents are THE ARROWCREEK

articles for our ArrowCreek Community.

them reasonably and with compassion.

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,

The issues surrounding living in a

INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (EXHIBIT A OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS (hereinafter the CC&RS), the ARROWCREEK HOMEOWNERS’ RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY USAGE (Rev. 11/10/20: Rev. 3/17/21, 11/12/24: NRS Statute updates 11/9/21) (hereinafter THE REGS) and the SECOND AMENDED

That being said, here is the first discussion.

community that is governed by written

Due to the recent holiday season,

documents are varied and many people

questions have been asked about holiday

choose to live in communities that

lighting and décor. This topic spilled over

have such rules. Since ArrowCreek has

into discussions about light pollution in

governing documents, it is necessary to

general. These matters are addressed by

understand and appreciate them. Such

CC&R article IV sections 14 Nuisances;

documents provide guidelines that allow

23 No Violations of the Law; 45

people to choose the kind of community

Disturbing Activities; and Regs C sections

they want to live in and how it should

4 Nuisances, Obnoxious or Offensive

look to them. Before you purchased

Activity; 11 Signs, Real Estate, Open

your lot, you were provided with a copy

House, Construction, Political, Billboards, Holiday Lighting, and Flags; and 27

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Disturbing Activities Including Excessive

The overarching section governing light

look at it and assess its effect on your

Light or Sound.

pollution issues is Reg C 27, which

property aside from the mere fact that the

prohibits excessive sound or light.

property looks different from what your

Activities which result in unreasonable

neighbor’s property looked like before the

levels of sound or light are prohibited.

installation. Both parties must honestly

As to Holiday lighting, the lights may be installed one month prior to the holiday and must be removed two weeks following the holiday and must be turned off by

Specific instances involve security lights

10pm nightly. However, the term “Holiday”

and lights that illuminate ingress and

was not specifically defined. Since there

egress to your home. They should provide

are many different holidays set forth in

protection but should avoid shining in

federal and state statutes, refer to page

your neighbor’s windows. Please take

6 of the Residents’ Center Rules Policies

notice to angle them carefully.

& Procedures Manual for Association Residents, which lists holidays the residents’ center recognizes, for guidance.

All of these rules and discussion are directed at unreasonable levels of light.

The whole guiding principle is to be

The subject of patio string lights is

reasonable-both in installing and using

specifically dealt with in Reg 11 which

light, but also in complaining about

prohibits flashing or twinkling lights, but

what your neighbor has installed. When

allows low level white lights on trellises,

installing a light feature, walk around

patios, court yards and other similar

your home and street to see how it affects

locations which must be turned off by

your neighbors. When your neighbor

10pm each night.

installs a feature, you should seriously

assess the effect of the feature. Remember, you have to continue to live next to your neighbor and you don’t want to create a rift by installing something offensive or objecting to something that is not really offensive. Additionally, such a complaint involves other members of the community who must decide whether the installation or the complaint is reasonable. Your friends and neighbors will unwillingly be called to address this issue, thereby creating quite a group of your neighbors who will become embroiled in the dispute.

Please look at the documents referenced here, put on your reasonable hat and, hopefully, reason will prevail, and peace will continue.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT rick reyome HOMETOWN? Port Clinton, Ohio

Security has taken on the responsibility of adding speeding, stop sign, and other violations into Associa’s software for processing.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?

While there are many other policies and protocols, we have added

Miami Dolphins. I was eating

to the security staff duties, I feel the above mentioned are the

Thanksgiving dinner back in 1984

most important and have the highest impact for our community

and I was watching the Dolphins

and safety.

rookie quarterback, Dan Marino.

It was an exciting game, and I have been a Dolphins fan ever since.

INTERESTS AND/OR HOBBIES?

WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? I enjoy my position in general. I have a great staff that works for me. Over the years I have met most residents and consider a huge part of them my friends. Everyone that knows me understands my

I am a strong family man. I enjoy playing video games,

work and work ethics come first. I enjoy when I am able to assist

woodworking, making projects on our laser engraving machine,

and solve problems when there seems to be no solution. Knowing

etc., with my son. I enjoy all aspects of Reno like the Reno Rodeo,

that my actions are making a positive impact in the community is

the fair, dinners, movies, and the list can go on and on with my

what makes my job enjoyable.

wife and son.

WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB IS THE MOST CHALLENGING?

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH ARROWCREEK, AND WHAT IS YOUR POSITION?

When a resident enters ArrowCreek at the front gate and the

I started working for the ArrowCreek Community on October 13,

is following too close, or coming in too fast, or the gate simply

2008. I have happily served as your Security Director for the past

malfunctioned, it is my staff that takes the heat and sometimes

16+ years and look forward to the upcoming years.

even belittled. This is very frustrating as they truly treat all

HOW HAS THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT CHANGED SINCE YOU BEGAN? When I began the security duties were very basic. Shortly

gate arm doesn’t open because they, or the vehicle behind them

residents with respect, just doing their job, and do not deserve to be treated poorly. It makes me feel bad knowing how dedicated my staff is, how they all go above and beyond and still get disrespected.

after I started, we implemented the QuickPass system. Some for speed control, involving full staff in stop sign monitoring,

ANY ADVICE FOR HOMEOWNERS AS IT RELATES TO THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT?

employing more thorough CC&R enforcement including photo

Security is on site 24/7 and always available and more than

documentation, assisting the ADRC with monitoring and

happy to assist in any situation. We rely a lot on our residents

documenting violations on ADRC projects. We also work with

when they hear or see something suspicious to contact security.

contractors to ensure protocols are followed. In addition to the

The sooner we are contacted with any suspicious activity the more

above, we have put into place a system where school buses are

likely we are to get the situation taken care of.

of the protocols I put into place are adding radar cameras

followed throughout the community to ensure the safety of our children. Security meets monthly with the captain of WCSO to talk about crimes in surrounding areas and ways to deter it from happing inside ArrowCreek. A golf cart program was implemented

Other than the above, if everyone uses common sense, takes pride in their community and respects their neighbors, problems will be less likely to arise, and our community will be safer for all.

to ensure that golf cart safety protocols are being followed.

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general manager report security utv - a useful tool for operations The Security utility vehicle provides many benefits to the HOA. The

In the event Security needs to respond to a location during a snow

UTV is able to remove snow from the inside gates and call boxes

blizzard the UTV can travel safely in deep snow and is much less

much more efficiently and safely than manually clearing them with

likely to get stuck versus responding in the Security vehicles.

a shovel. Other tasks for the Security UTV during snow removal include transporting and spreading ice melt at 8-10 intersections around the property like High Vista and Winding Ridge which can be dangerous due to the steep incline. The UTV can also plow emergency access roads, cul-de-sacs that may have not been fully cleared by the snow removal operators, and also berms and slush as needed. As Security staff is on duty 24/7, the UTV is also very helpful after hours and on weekends if the Residents’ Center or other areas need to be cleared after normal work hours. All of these tasks that can be accomplished with the UTV also saves the HOA money by not having to call out the snow removal vendor Q&D.

Besides snow removal the UTV also provides other benefits as well. Security staff can tow the mobile speed radar unit to various locations around the property that a larger vehicle may not be able to access. The UTV also patrols pathways around the property and off road if needed. It has been very helpful for trash pick-up on common area, especially after windstorms. The UTV is an important tool that helps the Security Department do their job more efficiently and safely which in turn benefits the HOA.

Scott Peterlin,

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Scott Peterlin, General Manager

LessonsLearned from the los angeles fires

These lists have been floating around Facebook to help Los Angeles residents threatened by wildfires. If you feel so inclined to be better prepared for an evacuation of your home, you may want to prepare well in advance of a threat to get important papers and items organized, photographed, loaded onto a thumb drive or into the cloud.

Emergency Checklist

30-minute warning (15min. warning +)

 Scanned & stored Cloud documents (At least one statement from all financial accounts with account #, phone number, address, etc.)  Birth Certificates, Passports, Visas  Home insurance documents  Insurance docs & auto registrations  Medical cards, records, history & prescriptions  Employment records, tax returns  Drivers licenses/IDs, Social Security cards, marriage license  Credit Cards  Power of Attorney/Wills  Concealed Carry License  Important phone numbers  Titles/Deeds/etc  All military and VA records  Thumb drive with video of house and all contents inside (all rooms, all drawers open, all closets, basement, garage, attic, including artwork)  Vet records for pets, including rabies and other information needed for boarding

 Pillows, sleeping bags, blankets  Address book, phone list  Jewelry, valuable possessions  Toiletries, TP, medicines, supplements  First aid kit, medical items  Pet food, dishes, bedding, litter  Children's items, toys, books  Battery radio, extra batteries  Clothing for 3 days, shoes  Computer, monitor, laptop  Gallon jugs of drinking water

1-hour warning (15min. & 30min. warning +)

Emergency Evacuation Items to Gather

 Safeguard guns, ammo  Cooler & ice, food, drinks (3-days)  Genealogy records, files  Gloves, dust mask for smoke  Paper plates, cups, utensils  School items  Licenses, vehicle titles, deeds  Insurance, financial/medical data, Wills, Powers of Attorney  Personal property list, photos, video & appraisals, documentation

15-minute warning

2-hour+ warning (15min., 30min. & 60min. warning +)

 Wallet, purse, keys, glasses  Cell phone(s), charger(s)  Cash, credit card, checkbook, bills  Pets, carriers, leashes, meds  Clothes, shoes, hats for season  Hearing aids, medications  Flashlights, extra batteries  Safety deposit box key(s)

 Albums, photos, home videos  Military decorations, records, mementoes, plaques  Luggage (packed)  Heirlooms, art, collections  Secondary vehicles, RV  Camping equipment, tent  Journals, diaries, letters

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Golf

Dine

Play

ArrowCreek interest groups Bridge social Betsy Burgess betsyhburgess@gmail.com

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

socials & events

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

lunchtime coed pickup soccer/basketball

Left to right, Deb Marko, Larry Wurzel and Sue Liebman.

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

From left, Harvey Katz, Jim Mann and Norval Nelson discuss wine pairings.

From left, Mary Katz, Eileen Rothschild Nelson, Donna Hahn, with Sonja Leonard in the background.

chefs club smorgasbord january 9, 2025 Forty of the seventy ArrowCreek Chefs Club

second Thursday of each month.

members celebrated nearly a decade of

Since its inception, the Club repeatedly

enjoying food and drinks with friends at

scale models

their monthly smorgasbord on January 9.

Hawley MacLean hawley@hmaclean.com

Several recalled the first small meeting held

skiing Kelly Young keyoung@pacbell.net

snow shoeing

at the home of Carol and Mark Steingard in ArrowCreek in 2016. Residents were asked to bring their favorite cooking tools.

“There were less than fifteen of us. I brought

We're looking for a Group Leader!

a type of Italian guitar in which the strings

the community service Group

Mann. Carol Steingard recalled that one

Debra Wurzel debra.wurzel@icloud.com 310.560.6433 commserviceac@gmail.com

were used to string pasta dough,” said Trudy cook brought “two rubber bands.”

Since the first meeting, the Club has met

wine lovers

monthly at ArrowCreek homes or at the

Terry Brodt terrybrodt@comcast.net

Residents’ Center. The Club connects

women's tennis Nancy Aston cmgreno2@gmail.com

sponsored events supporting Reno charities, including Eddy House and the Veterans Guest House. Both Eddy House and Veterans Guest House ArrowCreek fundraising events grew to become successful, independent ArrowCreek charitysupport organizations that regularly create meals for Eddy and Veterans Guest House residents.

The Club also sponsors cooking classes and demonstrations and plan routine visits to interesting area lunch venues.

More information about the Chefs Club is

neighbors, sharing home-made and storebought delicacies and assorted wines. The

available by emailing ac.chefsclub@gmail. com or portiacorlin@gmail.com.

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Terry Brodt and Chet Curtis opening the Cambria Pinot for all to share.

Chet, a graduate of University of San

willing to help and give guidance. Chet was

Francisco, was a dear friend and assisted me

a good friend and was more than willing

six years ago in developing the ArrowCreek

at any time to tell you a good long story

Wine Lovers from 25 members to now

about his adventurous days in sales. He

over 400. His advice was immeasurable.

traveled all over the States and had a ton of

I appreciated his thoughtfulness, his deep

frequent flyer points. He and Charlotte also

understanding of wine, and his generosity

took many global trips, and their life was

in making the Wine Lovers a major success

full, enjoyable, and meaningful. They were

and a venue for all to enjoy.

a match made in heaven, and we all loved

We communicated with each other

them.

frequently as to ideas for the Wine Lovers

A special toast goes to my good friend for a

events. He had a profound knowledge of

life well lived. Our love goes out to Charlotte

wines as he grew up in the Napa Valley. I was

and family. We are here for you.

so impressed that he knew every one of the early wine making pioneers and had a story

wine club says goodbye to chet curtis by terry brodt,

to tell about each one.

president of arrowcreek wine lovers

special twelve-year-old Jeroboam size bottle

Recently Chet Curtis, an eight-year resident of ArrowCreek and a very active, joyful and fun-loving member of the Chefs Club and the ArrowCreek Wine Lovers, died after a

A few years ago, Chet offered to open a of a Cambria Pinot Noir for all Wine Lovers to enjoy. He was so excited that we had over one hundred Wine Lovers attend this special wine event in their home.

major asthma attack. He had just turned 82

By far, he was the life of the party. He had

years old on 14 January.

a big voice and a big heart. He was always

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special thanks to all who decorated their homes with lights at christmas!

You made arrowcreek shine with holiday cheer!

save the date

socials & events

Mondays Mah-Jongg 3 - 5pm

Pictures and Cookies with Santa took place on December 21 at the Residents' Center. Ap-

Tuesdays Dominoes/Mexican Train 1 - 5pm

proximately 60 residents attended and enjoyed a few treats, crafts, and time with Santa.

3rd Wednesday of the Month Wine Lovers Club Mondays & Thursdays Barre Blitz 9 - 10am Thursdays Social Bridge 3 - 5pm 2nd Thursday of the Month Chefs Club Fridays Hand & Foot Club 1 - 5pm

Dates vary each month

march 12 ADRC Meeting, 10am 18 Executive Session/Hearing Meeting 5 - 6pm via Zoom 28 ADRC Submittal Deadline for 4/9

April 08 Board Meeting - 6pm 09 ADRC Meeting, 10am 22 Special Board Meeting - 6pm

may 02 ADRC Submittal Deadline for May Mtng.

14 ADRC Meeting, 10am 20 Executive Sess/Hearing Meeting via Zoom 5 - 6pm 24 Pool Opens Memorial Day Weekend 26 Memorial Day, ASN Office Closed 30 ADRC Submittal Deadline for June Mtng.

31 SOS & R/E Div. Annual Filings

June 10 Board Meeting - 6pm 11 ADRC Meeting, 10am *The above meeting schedule may be subject to change and may be modified at any time.

calendar key adrC

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

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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For the Song arrowcreek patrons deliver

The For the Song Charitable Fund, formed by founding patrons

Crosby, Courtney Patton, Willy Braun (of Reckless Kelly) and

and fueled by the generosity of the ArrowCreek community, has

Roger Clyne (of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.) Additional

now brought eleven nationally-touring, critically acclaimed artists

targets for the Summer Series include The Nether Hour, Walt

to the ArrowCreek community and helped promote thirteen

Wilkins Band, Raul Midon and more.

additional public shows within northern Nevada. This past summer, The Wilder Blue wound up the outdoor Summer Series on August 23 at The Piper’s Opera House after having opened for Luke Combs in stadium shows across the West. After their northern Nevada tour stop, The Wilder Blue could be found at the iconic Red Rocks near Denver, Colorado. Sean McConnell and John Elliott finished the 2024 lineup with shows in early October and November, respectively. Sean McConnell recently toured in Texas highlighted by his residency at the legendary Gruene Hall. John Elliott will appear at the famous Texas Hill Country Kerrville Folk Festival in May on a spring tour.

The For the Song fund guarantees artist’s revenues as it pairs private ArrowCreek community concerts with public concerts at iconic northern Nevada venues.

The For the Song Charitable Fund has hosted grammy-nominated John Fullbright, The Jeff Crosby Band, The Nadas, The Voice’s Addison Agen & Whitney Myer, Django Walker, Blue Water Highway, and the Jamie Line Wilson Band in addition to the previously mentioned artists. The fund has contributed over $37,000 of direct funding to deliver over $88,000 in financial benefit to the eleven artists hosted to date. It looks forward to expanding investments in bringing outstanding songwriters and musicians to northern Nevada and the Tahoe Basin in coming years.

The Fund has been greatly assisted by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, The Club at ArrowCreek and the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association. The Fund is extremely grateful for the assistance received during its launch from Nettie Oliverio of the

The For the Song Charitable Fund provides every penny of

Reno Arts Consortium and Foothill Partners, Tracey Oliver and

attendee’s donations/ticket purchases directly to the artists. In

everyone at the Sierra Arts Foundation, Spike McGuire of The

addition, the families funding For the Song as Fund Patrons have

Brewery Arts Center and Loud as Folk, Greg Gilmore of Greg

donated to cover production, promotion and hospitality costs in

Gilmore Music, Mike Mac Millen of The Reno Public Market,

addition to any shortfalls to artist guarantees. The Fund has spent

Leah Kruse of the Virginia City Tourism Commission, Evangeline

$2-5,000 per artist visit to deliver $4-10,000 outcomes for For

Elston of Black Oak Artists and Beth Macmillan plus her

the Song artists.

extended team at Artown.

The 2025 lineup will soon be announced with songwriters and

For more information, check out www.forthesong.org.

bands that include Micky Braun (of Micky & the Motorcars), Jeff

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donates to reno veterans guest house The Northern Nevada Veterans Alliance (NNVA), a 501(c)(3) charitable Organization, has donated $5,000 to the Reno Veterans Guest House. This donation was made possible by the generous support of local communities and underscores NNVA's commitment to veterans' health and well-being.

Retired Marine Colonel Christopher Buescher, NNVA Chairperson and ArrowCreek resident, announced that the funds were raised through two gala fundraising dinners at The Club at ArrowCreek and various local events.

NNVA supports organizations directly assisting veterans with healthcare, employment, education, housing, and mental health services, and advocates for veterans' issues.

The Veterans Guest House, located near the Reno VA Medical

Joining Col Buescher at the check presentation ceremony were NNVA board members L to R: Col Michael Hudson, USMC (Ret); Cdr Doug Flannery, USN (Ret); Lacie Flannery; Sylvia Froslie, Veterans Guest House CEO; Patrice Klaich, Veterans Guest House Director of Development; Col Chris Buescher and Terry Brodt, NNVA board member.

Center, offers free and welcoming accommodation for veterans and their families during medical treatments. They provide transportation assistance and basic needs support such as food, clothing, and personal care assistance. Additionally, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship are offered. For more information about NNVA visit nnveteranalliance.org.

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BY mark aston & jill richardson, landscape & trails committee members ArrowCreek’s trails are usually under snow at this time of year. For

Many varieties of snowshoe are available at sporting goods stores in

most walkers and hikers, post-holing (or sinking deep into snow with

Reno and prices generally vary from $100 to $300 a pair. Costco

each step) is not fun. Whether you are a hard-core hiker or a casual

sells low-cost snowshoes that are quite adequate, so one who is not

walker, if you have not thought of snowshoeing, then this is the time of

sure about the sport does not have to lay out a lot of money to try

year to try it.

it. Key factors in selecting what is right for you may include ease of

What is fun about snowshoeing? You can move much faster through

putting on and off when wearing heavy gloves. Given our mountainous

snow with snowshoes than without them. You do not have to follow the trails. Since the terrain is often completely covered in snow, you can go in any direction across a snowfield, walking over brush and rocks. It can be a lot of fun and great exercise for all ages and fitness levels. Many ArrowCreek hikers already enjoy snowshoeing. You can often see their tracks cutting across the snowfields in different

location ensure the pair you buy includes a heel lift to improve comfort and traction when going uphill. Those that also incorporate toe, heel or side traction will cost more but are more effective on ice.

Each model should provide a chart matching snowshoe length to your bodyweight to ensure you have sufficient flotation without unnecessary bulk underfoot. It is wise to have hiking poles with snow baskets for

directions. You can snowshoe almost anywhere there is snow. Many

added stability.

hike up to Thomas Creek, or drive up Mount Rose highway to Galena

As far as for clothing, it is important to dress in layers. Waterproof

Creek Regional Park, or to Tahoe Meadows where the popular

hiking boots work well with snowshoes, rather than boots or sneakers.

Chickadee Ridge may be accessed via snowshoes (be sure to bring

Do not forget sunscreen and a hat since the glare of the sun off the

some bird seeds for the chickadees who will feed out of your hand,

snow is powerful. As with any physical activity, bring water to keep

but only birdseed, no human food). If you do not mind driving to a

yourself hydrated, as well as snacks such as gorp (good ol' raisins and

new destination, Donner Lake and Spooner Lake offer some popular

peanuts), trail mix, crackers, or energy bars. Be sure to carry out your

and scenic trails.

trash.

Dogs can have a wonderful time too, as many prefer the cooler

We look forward to seeing you out on the snow. Whether you are

weather. Be aware that some dogs are susceptible to small snowballs

experienced or new to snowshoeing, there is no limit to the fun you

forming between the pads of their paws, and doggie snow booties can

can have in the great ArrowCreek Outdoors!

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Washoe County Communications Dispatch

775.785.9276

City of Sparks Emergency Services

Holiday Food & Toy Drive donations!

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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.

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

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775.850.4450

Washoe County Regional Animal Services Office

775.353.8900

Dispatch

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NV Department

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arrowcreek holiday food & toy drive We would like to thank ALL Residents that helped to make our 9th Holiday Donation Drive a Tremendous Success. With your generosity, we were able to donate three truckloads of food, toys and clothes to children and families in need. We plan on keeping this tradition going in the future, working hand in hand with KTVN to bring Holiday Cheer to those in need.

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