ArrowCreek View March 2025

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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.

TAWNY GARRICK

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

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.

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." 09

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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.

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.

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

775.548.6562 | www.cc.media peggy@ccmpublishing.com

ACHOA contact info

Inquiries, concerns, requests to the Board or Committees: ACservice@associasn.com

Use TownSq (www.townsq.io) to ask questions or make comments concerning the ArrowCreek View, check your account real time, view secured ACHOA documents, and see announcements!

Management Company

Associa Sierra North (ASN) 10509 Professional Cr. #200 Reno, NV 89521

775.626.7333 P |

775.626.7374 F

ArrowCreek's ASN Community Manager

Marian Young

775.334.7436 Direct

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

702.486.4480

ACHOA General Manager

Scott Peterlin scottachoa@gmail.com

residents' center

775.850.4620

Hours: 5am - 10pm Daily

ArrowCreek Security

775.850.4450 Gatehouse

ArrowCreek BOARD

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.

board of directors' note

This year the Board asked for your feedback in a survey as to what you think about the quality of ArrowCreek and 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 are good with adequate operating funds to meet the projected budget and our Reserve funding has recovered to highs not seen in seven years. Comparing our assessments to other like communities in Reno, you 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.

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

and uniformity to rules enforcement. We hope to institute effective solutions to the excessive speeding for the safety of all.

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.

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

2025 ACHOA Board Goals and Objectives

GOALS

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

B. Continuing to protect and enhance the ArrowCreek community’s reputation, infrastructure, and services to ensure home values remain strong.

C. Continue to maximize homeowner satisfaction and security.

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.

BOARD OBJECTIVES

1. Restructure specific Committees needing updating.

2. Communication: Continue monthly email blasts to the community/Town Halls.

3. Have a rotating board member present at RC with Community Manager byweekly.

4. Continue the improvements to the Residents’ Center-bathrooms, small meeting room, outside bar area, enhance area between RC and pool with Pergola/ shade.

5. Connect with the County/Commissioner to support and improve fire responses resources, create a fire evacuation plan, and improve community education.

6. Resolve the issue of fire hydrant maintenance with the County.

7. Resolve the issue of Granite Point Court emergency access maintenance with Southwest Vistas HOA (SWV).

8. Revise and update the Rules and Regulations and fine schedule.

COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES

Budget and Finance:

1. Maintain and fund the Snow and Insurance Contingency Fund at $120,000

2. Track and maintain, via a simplified graphic, current ArrowCreek performance against approved 2025 Operating, Capital, and Reserve Fund Budgets.

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

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upon the latest financial forecasts and contracts.

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

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.

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

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

Emergency Management

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

2. Maintain certification as Firewise community (from 2024 Strategic Plan)

3. Work with the county on updated evacuation plans.

4. Coordinate with Washoe County to remove fuels on ArrowCreek Parkway

5. Aggressively address vehicle safety issues in community--excessive speeding, stop sign violations, tailgating.

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

Landscape and Trails

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

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

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

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

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.

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

3. Improve the return rate for resident exit surveys (NOTE—Greg Newman developed an electronic version of the ADRC Survey 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 solar panels, paver driveways, and minor landscaping changes.

Club Liaison

1. Continue to find collaborative ventures with the Club.

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

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

ARROWCREEK 2025 SURVEY STORY

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 of occupants in each ArrowCreek household to interests and activities.

This year was not one of those years. Instead, the Board was looking to the community to get a quick understanding and direction desired by more than 250 survey responses.

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This year the survey started with impression questions that asked how you as a resident of ArrowCreek felt about the following areas on a scale of 5 being the best to 1 being the least:

» Overall condition of the community (e.g., landscaping, common areas, Residents' Center) – Answer average: 4.09

» HOA communication (e.g., emails, websites, and The View) –Answer average: 3.96

» Enforcement of rules and regulations (e.g., speeding and landscaping) – Answer average: 3.54

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

» 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 greatest strength?

This was the opportunity of each response to give more of a free formed answer. But a preponderance of replies included “security,” “views,” and “location.” The words “beauty” and “friendly neighbors” were also a part of an overwhelmingly positive response to this question.

The next open response question was: What is the community's most significant challenge or area for improvement? Once again there was a theme with the answers that should come as no surprise as they included the words “budgets,” “roads,” and “board 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 on a scale of 5 being the highest priority to 1 being the least important to the community:

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

» Improving landscaping and curb appeal – Answer average: 3.25

» Upgrading community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sidewalks) –Answer average: 3.17

» Increasing social/community events – Answer average: 2.48

» Strengthening safety/security measures – Answer average: 3.11

» Enhancing communication/transparency with homeowners –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.

The next opportunity to have input in future projects came with the 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.”

There was an opportunity to simply give feedback to the end of 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.

A community the size of ArrowCreek, with nearly 1,100 lots and just as many ideas of what’s best for the community, will never come to a complete consensus, but this survey should help the Board move in a direction for the next year.

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

Cheatgrass

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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. 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 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

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 sheep love the stuff and can consume over 3,200 pounds of cheatgrass each day as they roam the outskirts of ArrowCreek eating acres of cheatgrass. This certainly helps in keeping the threat of wildfires to a minimum.

board member spotlight

the board welcomes MIKE HENRY

Mike has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. He retired from a high-tech career as a Strategic Account Manager at Synopsys, Inc. He started out of college as a Hardware Engineer but quickly moved to the business side after a couple of years. He was lucky enough to work with a full spectrum of companies from small Silicon Valley start-ups to large semiconductor and systems companies. Mike negotiated the business contracts and managed the team world-wide. He learned early in his career to be strategically successful; he needed a win/win philosophy with both his customers and internal team. He plans to use that same approach as a board member. Mike wants to use a commonsense approach to balance the need to maintain and improve our ArrowCreek “value” with the desire to keep our monthly dues down.

ask the manager

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!

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 and I’m excited you’re asking. Mistakes happen! It’s choices we make 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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you will receive notifications there as well!

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

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 Plan, Mission Statement, and Vision Statements.

To add to the ever-updating documents found on ArrowCreek.com the site is a marketing tool to future residents. With nearly 1,500 individual visitors from all over the world each month, the site is usually the first impression a potential new neighbor may have to the 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.

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 more sensitive documents. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Manager, Marian Young at 775.334.7436 or email acservice@associasn.com.

Get Informed! Stay Informed!

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:

ArrowCreek.com No login needed, public informational and marketing site for ArrowCreek.

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:

Watch Duty www.watchduty.org

Perimeter perimeterplatform.com

CodeRED www.onsolve.com/landing/sign-up-for-coderedemergency-alerts/ Genasys Protect protect.genasys.com/

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BUDGET & FINANCE

RESERVE SPECIALISTS LANGUAGE

The Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac definitions used in loan applications show up in Reserve Fund language. Knowing these terms can be useful to community members as they understand the Reserve Fund Requirements for the ACHOA.

Routine Repair and Maintenance – These are repairs and maintenance that are expected to be completed by ACHOA staff and vendors during the year. These projects are in the annual ACHOA Operating Budget to maintain services and amenities within our community. These repairs are not considered critical and include work that is often preventative in nature or part of normal maintenance. They are focused on keeping the community fully functional and serviceable. Minor deficiencies that require repairs, maintenance, or replacement are taken with each twelve (12) month

period. Some are planned in the budget and some are a reaction to a fortuitous event that needs immediate repair.

Significant Maintenance – The postponement of routine maintenance and which may result in any of the following: (1) advanced physical deterioration; (2) lack of full operation or efficiency; and (3) increased operating costs. Significant maintenance projects are usually budgeted in the Reserve Fund for each annual twelve (12) month period.

Material Deficiencies – These are projects that are ongoing and that are unresolved requiring a longer-term resolution. Deficiencies that contribute to critical elements of systems that can fail during the year which in the ACHOA’s case are the roads, bridges, detention ponds, culverts, drainage system, storm sewers, and pathways that 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 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.

Critical Deferred Repairs – These are projects in need of critical 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.

governing committees

understanding the governing documents of arrowcreek

The Communications Committee received a request to present articles concerning issues or questions that arise regarding the documents which govern the community. While ACHOA documents must comply with all federal, local and state laws, for purposes of this article, there are three documents that need to be consulted. Those documents are THE ARROWCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, 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

AND RESTATED BYLAWS FOR THE ARROWCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC (hereinafter the BYLAWS). If residents have questions, please contact Marian Young directly at 775.334.7436 or email at acservice@ associasn.com so your item can be forwarded to the Communications Committee to create current and relevant articles for our ArrowCreek Community.

The issues surrounding living in a community that is governed by written documents are varied and many people choose to live in communities that have such rules. Since ArrowCreek has governing documents, it is necessary to understand and appreciate them. Such documents provide guidelines that allow people to choose the kind of community they want to live in and how it should look to them. Before you purchased your lot, you were provided with a copy

to peruse prior to purchase. If you purchased, you agreed to the documents and accepted the provisions set forth in them. The obligation you undertook was to understand them and to be governed by them. This column will try to explain the rules and to encourage residents to conduct themselves in accordance with them and also to urge members to apply them reasonably and with compassion. That being said, here is the first discussion.

Due to the recent holiday season, questions have been asked about holiday lighting and décor. This topic spilled over into discussions about light pollution in general. These matters are addressed by CC&R article IV sections 14 Nuisances; 23 No Violations of the Law; 45 Disturbing Activities; and Regs C sections 4 Nuisances, Obnoxious or Offensive Activity; 11 Signs, Real Estate, Open House, Construction, Political, Billboards, Holiday Lighting, and Flags; and 27

Disturbing Activities Including Excessive Light or Sound.

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 10pm nightly. However, the term “Holiday” was not specifically defined. Since there are many different holidays set forth in federal and state statutes, refer to page 6 of the Residents’ Center Rules Policies & Procedures Manual for Association Residents, which lists holidays the residents’ center recognizes, for guidance.

The subject of patio string lights is specifically dealt with in Reg 11 which prohibits flashing or twinkling lights, but allows low level white lights on trellises, patios, court yards and other similar locations which must be turned off by 10pm each night.

The overarching section governing light pollution issues is Reg C 27, which prohibits excessive sound or light. Activities which result in unreasonable levels of sound or light are prohibited.

Specific instances involve security lights and lights that illuminate ingress and egress to your home. They should provide protection but should avoid shining in your neighbor’s windows. Please take notice to angle them carefully.

All of these rules and discussion are directed at unreasonable levels of light. The whole guiding principle is to be reasonable-both in installing and using light, but also in complaining about what your neighbor has installed. When installing a light feature, walk around your home and street to see how it affects your neighbors. When your neighbor installs a feature, you should seriously

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look at it and assess its effect on your property aside from the mere fact that the property looks different from what your neighbor’s property looked like before the installation. Both parties must honestly 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.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

rick reyome HOMETOWN? Port Clinton, Ohio

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?

Miami Dolphins. I was eating Thanksgiving dinner back in 1984 and I was watching the Dolphins rookie quarterback, Dan Marino. It was an exciting game, and I have been a Dolphins fan ever since.

INTERESTS

AND/OR HOBBIES?

I am a strong family man. I enjoy playing video games, woodworking, making projects on our laser engraving machine, etc., with my son. I enjoy all aspects of Reno like the Reno Rodeo, the fair, dinners, movies, and the list can go on and on with my wife and son.

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

I started working for the ArrowCreek Community on October 13, 2008. I have happily served as your Security Director for the past 16+ years and look forward to the upcoming years.

HOW HAS THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT CHANGED SINCE YOU BEGAN?

When I began the security duties were very basic. Shortly after I started, we implemented the QuickPass system. Some of the protocols I put into place are adding radar cameras for speed control, involving full staff in stop sign monitoring, employing more thorough CC&R enforcement including photo documentation, assisting the ADRC with monitoring and documenting violations on ADRC projects. We also work with contractors to ensure protocols are followed. In addition to the above, we have put into place a system where school buses are 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 to ensure that golf cart safety protocols are being followed.

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

While there are many other policies and protocols, we have added to the security staff duties, I feel the above mentioned are the most important and have the highest impact for our community and safety.

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 work and work ethics come first. I enjoy when I am able to assist and solve problems when there seems to be no solution. Knowing that my actions are making a positive impact in the community is what makes my job enjoyable.

WHAT

ASPECT OF YOUR JOB IS THE MOST CHALLENGING?

When a resident enters ArrowCreek at the front gate and the gate arm doesn’t open because they, or the vehicle behind them is following too close, or coming in too fast, or the gate simply malfunctioned, it is my staff that takes the heat and sometimes even belittled. This is very frustrating as they truly treat all 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.

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

Security is on site 24/7 and always available and more than happy to assist in any situation. We rely a lot on our residents when they hear or see something suspicious to contact security. The sooner we are contacted with any suspicious activity the more likely we are to get the situation taken care of.

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.

general manager report

security utv - a useful tool for operations

The Security utility vehicle provides many benefits to the HOA. The UTV is able to remove snow from the inside gates and call boxes much more efficiently and safely than manually clearing them with 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.

In the event Security needs to respond to a location during a snow blizzard the UTV can travel safely in deep snow and is much less likely to get stuck versus responding in the Security vehicles.

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.

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

 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

Emergency Evacuation Items to Gather

15-minute 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)

30-minute warning (15min. warning +)

 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 +)

 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

2-hour+ warning

(15min., 30min. & 60min. warning +)

 Albums, photos, home videos

 Military decorations, records, mementoes, plaques

 Luggage (packed)

 Heirlooms, art, collections

 Secondary vehicles, RV

 Camping equipment, tent

 Journals, diaries, letters

ArrowCreek interest groups

Bridge social

Betsy Burgess betsyhburgess@gmail.com

Chefs club

Portia Corlin portiacorlin@gmail.com

Mary Enright enright5mom@gmail.com

Crafters

Mary Steele marysteele6239@att.net

cycling club

Jeff Foster jeff-foster@sbcglobal.net

dominoes/mexican train

Text Judy Hutchinson 775.560.0955

hand & foot club

Ginger Furumoto 775.851.9381

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

Kelly Young keyoung@pacbell.net

snow shoeing

We're looking for a Group Leader!

the community service Group

Debra Wurzel debra.wurzel@icloud.com

310.560.6433 commserviceac@gmail.com

wine lovers

Terry Brodt terrybrodt@comcast.net

women's tennis

Nancy Aston cmgreno2@gmail.com

socials & events

chefs club smorgasbord january 9, 2025

Forty of the seventy ArrowCreek Chefs Club members celebrated nearly a decade of enjoying food and drinks with friends at their monthly smorgasbord on January 9. Several recalled the first small meeting held 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 a type of Italian guitar in which the strings were used to string pasta dough,” said Trudy Mann. Carol Steingard recalled that one cook brought “two rubber bands.”

Since the first meeting, the Club has met monthly at ArrowCreek homes or at the Residents’ Center. The Club connects neighbors, sharing home-made and storebought delicacies and assorted wines. The Chefs Club usually meets at 5pm on the

second Thursday of each month.

Since its inception, the Club repeatedly 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 available by emailing ac.chefsclub@gmail. com or portiacorlin@gmail.com.

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

wine club says goodbye to chet curtis by terry brodt, president of arrowcreek wine lovers

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 major asthma attack. He had just turned 82 years old on 14 January.

Chet, a graduate of University of San Francisco, was a dear friend and assisted me six years ago in developing the ArrowCreek Wine Lovers from 25 members to now over 400. His advice was immeasurable. I appreciated his thoughtfulness, his deep understanding of wine, and his generosity in making the Wine Lovers a major success and a venue for all to enjoy. We communicated with each other frequently as to ideas for the Wine Lovers events. He had a profound knowledge of wines as he grew up in the Napa Valley. I was so impressed that he knew every one of the early wine making pioneers and had a story to tell about each one.

A few years ago, Chet offered to open a special twelve-year-old Jeroboam size bottle 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. By far, he was the life of the party. He had a big voice and a big heart. He was always

willing to help and give guidance. Chet was a good friend and was more than willing at any time to tell you a good long story about his adventurous days in sales. He traveled all over the States and had a ton of frequent flyer points. He and Charlotte also took many global trips, and their life was full, enjoyable, and meaningful. They were a match made in heaven, and we all loved them.

A special toast goes to my good friend for a life well lived. Our love goes out to Charlotte and family. We are here for you.

special thanks to all who decorated their homes with lights at christmas! You made arrowcreek shine with holiday cheer!

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

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*The above meeting schedule

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.)

socials & events

Pictures and Cookies with Santa took place on December 21 at the Residents' Center. Approximately 60 residents attended and enjoyed a few treats, crafts, and time with Santa.

For the Song

arrowcreek patrons deliver

The For the Song Charitable Fund, formed by founding patrons and fueled by the generosity of the ArrowCreek community, has now brought eleven nationally-touring, critically acclaimed artists to the ArrowCreek community and helped promote thirteen 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 provides every penny of attendee’s donations/ticket purchases directly to the artists. In addition, the families funding For the Song as Fund Patrons have donated to cover production, promotion and hospitality costs in addition to any shortfalls to artist guarantees. The Fund has spent $2-5,000 per artist visit to deliver $4-10,000 outcomes for For the Song artists.

The 2025 lineup will soon be announced with songwriters and bands that include Micky Braun (of Micky & the Motorcars), Jeff

Crosby, Courtney Patton, Willy Braun (of Reckless Kelly) and Roger Clyne (of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.) Additional targets for the Summer Series include The Nether Hour, Walt Wilkins Band, Raul Midon and more.

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 Reno Arts Consortium and Foothill Partners, Tracey Oliver and everyone at the Sierra Arts Foundation, Spike McGuire of The Brewery Arts Center and Loud as Folk, Greg Gilmore of Greg Gilmore Music, Mike Mac Millen of The Reno Public Market, Leah Kruse of the Virginia City Tourism Commission, Evangeline Elston of Black Oak Artists and Beth Macmillan plus her extended team at Artown.

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

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VetsAlliance

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 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

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

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SnowshoeSeason

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.

What is fun about snowshoeing? You can move much faster through 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 directions. You can snowshoe almost anywhere there is snow. Many hike up to Thomas Creek, or drive up Mount Rose highway to Galena Creek Regional Park, or to Tahoe Meadows where the popular Chickadee Ridge may be accessed via snowshoes (be sure to bring some bird seeds for the chickadees who will feed out of your hand, but only birdseed, no human food). If you do not mind driving to a new destination, Donner Lake and Spooner Lake offer some popular and scenic trails.

Dogs can have a wonderful time too, as many prefer the cooler weather. Be aware that some dogs are susceptible to small snowballs forming between the pads of their paws, and doggie snow booties can resolve this.

Many varieties of snowshoe are available at sporting goods stores in Reno and prices generally vary from $100 to $300 a pair. Costco sells low-cost snowshoes that are quite adequate, so one who is not sure about the sport does not have to lay out a lot of money to try it. Key factors in selecting what is right for you may include ease of putting on and off when wearing heavy gloves. Given our mountainous 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 added stability.

As far as for clothing, it is important to dress in layers. Waterproof hiking boots work well with snowshoes, rather than boots or sneakers. Do not forget sunscreen and a hat since the glare of the sun off the snow is powerful. As with any physical activity, bring water to keep yourself hydrated, as well as snacks such as gorp (good ol' raisins and peanuts), trail mix, crackers, or energy bars. Be sure to carry out your trash.

We look forward to seeing you out on the snow. Whether you are experienced or new to snowshoeing, there is no limit to the fun you can have in the great ArrowCreek Outdoors!

HiNeighbors, MynameisHaydenArmstrongandIwantedtotakethe opportunitytointroducemyself!I’mnotjustanagentwith DicksonRealty,I’malsoyourneighbor.AsafellowCountry ClubMemberandArrowCreekResident,Iunderstandthe valueourneighborhoodhastoofferandwhatmakesitso special!IamveryfamiliarwiththeArrowCreekrealestatemarket andwouldbehappytoprovideyouwithamarketanalysis includinganestimatedvalueofyourhome.Whetheryouarebuyingorselling,Iwouldlovetohelpyoufindthe perfectpropertyandI’mjustdownthestreet!

YourFriendlyNeighborhoodRealtor, HaydenArmstrong

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 Gatehouse email acsecure@msn.com www.quickpass.us

775.850.4450

775.850.4451

security & safety

Santa, Kristen Remington, Rick, Lauren, Leda @ GSR.

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.

Holiday Food & Toy Drive donations!

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.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS ArrowCreek VIEW?

Jeanne Ackley and Gary Mistlin in front of Sydney Opera House

We love to view your photos and hear your stories. Share your travel with us by providing a photo of yourself with your ArrowCreek View and a short caption identifying people and your location. Send your photo to our ArrowCreek View team at: acview89511@gmail.com. High resolution photos required.

Phil Scott and Kent Miller, Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing

Mendy Elliott at the Versailles Palace in Paris, France. You might recognize the horse from the opening ceremonies at the Paris Olympics!

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