Somersett Living June July 2020

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JUNE/JULY 2020

Canyon Nine

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Get to know your fire department...see pages 28–29

7650 Town Square Way Reno, NV 89523

Somersett Owners Association

Special COVID-related stories and photos from the community inside!

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JUN E / JULY 2020

CONTENTS

Somersett Owners Association The Club at Town Center 7650 Town Square Way Reno, Nevada 89523 775-787-4500 soa@mysomersett.com | www.somersett.net Professionally managed by FirstService Residential

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About this Issue/News from the Sub-Associations

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Canyon Nine

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Somersett Golf & Country Club

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The Club at Town Center

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COVID-19 Stories from our Community

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Comparative Market Analysis

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SOA

Clubhouse Hours Check www.somersett.net for the latest Clubhouse hours.

Association Hours Monday–Friday: 8 am to 5 pm The SOA office will be CLOSED on July 4th.

PLEASE NOTE: Until the Club at Town Center reopens, no walk-ins please. Phone calls or emails only.

Staff Directory Bernadette Rodas Assistant Community Manager x310 bernadette.rodas@fsresidential.com

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Whether you are a resident or just live nearby, Somersett has so much to offer the entire Reno community. Get the latest SOA news, delivered to your inbox!

Sign up for our enewsletters Did you know the SOA sends out a weekly enewsletter called Somersett Happenings? It’s the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest SOA news, community events and more. To sign up, message robin.bolson@fsresidential.com or call her at 787-4500, ext. 324. You can also sign up on our website form (requires a members’ login) at Somersett.net/newslettersign-up/.

Alex Lacko Aesthetics Coordinator x333 alex.lacko@fsresidential.com Michelle Powers Administrative Assistant x339 michelle.powers@fsresidential.com Jim O’Connell Project Manager x334 james.oconnell@fsresidential.com Jeff Lucas Operations Manager x336 jeff.lucas@fsresidential.com Pauline Legaspi Club Manager x320 pauline.legaspi@fsresidential.com Robin Bolson Communications Coordinator x324 robin.bolson@fsresidential.com Camille Porter Sports & Fitness Coordinator x321 camille.porter@fsresidential.com

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12–13 Veterans Service Commission Recognizes the Wild Whimsical Women 18–19 Reno Recovery Housing Project 28–29 Get to Know Your Fire Department

18 Somersett Living newsletter is subsidized by advertising and is published by: Kathy Slocum, Just Imagine Marketing and Design 775-846-5656; kathy@justimaginemktg.com Front Cover: Enjoying the Championship course, Jacob Falconer tees up with mask protection.

Lindsey McElfish Youth Program Coordinator x317 lindsey.mcelfish@fsresidential.com

The Village and The VUE McKenna Fortier Village/VUE Community Associate x312 mckennafortier@fsresidential.com Sierra Canyon Aspen Lodge Monica C. Rios, General Manager 775-624-2900 | monica.rios@grandmanors.com Somersett Golf & Country Club 775-787-1800

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ABOUT THIS ISSUE Our lives have been fundamentally changed by the COVID-19 pandemic as we work together to slow the spread of the virus. This wonderful community has reacted to the crisis in so many positive ways – from neighbors offering to pick up groceries for those most at risk to the colorful chalk drawings imparting inspiring messages on sidewalks and driveways. We asked residents to submit photos of those sidewalk communiques and to let us know what they’ve been doing during the Stay-at-Home order. Here, throughout this issue, are those submissions from your Somersett neighbors. Enjoy!

ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE: Due to the quickly changing rules, all openings, events, dates and guidelines listed in this magazine are tentative.

STAY IN THE LOOP: For the most up-to-date information, go to www.somersett.net. And, if you haven’t already subscribed to our enewsletters, please message Robin Bolson at robin.bolson@fsresidential.com to get on the SOA’s distribution list. Now, more than ever, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest news in your community!

News from the Sub-Associations Village/Vue Associate at the Club

MCKENNA’S HOURS M/W/F 8 am–1 pm & 2–5 pm T/Th 8 am–1 pm & 3:45–6 pm PLEASE NOTE: Until the Club at Town Center reopens, McKenna is available via phone, 787-4500, ext. 312 or email, mckennafortier@fsresidential.com.

Residents of The Village and The Vue now have an associate dedicated to their sub-associations conveniently on-site at The Club at Town Center. McKenna Fortier, who many of you will recognize as the Club’s former daytime concierge, is available Monday through Friday in her office on the bottom floor, across from the men’s and women’s locker rooms.

McKenna can answer questions about parking, accounts, gates, violations and more and she can program gate clickers.

The Vue News PROJECTS • Installed four new speed humps on Heavenly View Trail with another four to be installed on Tara Ridge and Falling Star Loop.

• We’re taking bids to landscape the common area between Star Wish Lane and Star Bright Way. GENERAL INFO • Please don’t ride bikes on the common areas as it damages plastic irrigation pipes and sprinkler heads, leading to repair costs.

• Dirt bikes aren’t allowed on SOA streets per Somersett Rules & Regulations: Operation of Motor Vehicles – Only properly licensed authorized motor vehicles are permitted to operate on any Somersett roadway. The use of dirt bikes, quads, motorized skateboards, motorized scooters, go-carts, and other unlicensed, unauthorized and

motorized items are prohibited on Somersett roadways, pathways and common areas.

Sierra Canyon News VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE Sierra Canyon has partnered with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Feeding America to host a virtual food drive. To ensure the highest food safety standards for our community, the Food Bank is asking for monetary donations only to purchase most-needed items and is not encouraging community food drives with barrels.

Each month, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada helps to feed more than 91,000 neighbors in need in our community. Food and monetary gifts donated by community members are a vital part of making that happen.

Recently with the COVID-19 crisis, the Food Bank has been especially busy making much needed food available to those who have lost their income and are trying to feed their families, as well as to seniors who are homebound. The need is real!

For every $1 you donate, three meals will be available to children, seniors, and families in our community. To donate, go to https://fbnn.org/sierracanyonfooddrive/ MASKMAKERS When it became clear that the local healthcare community needed personal protective equipment, members of Sierra Canyon’s veteran quilting group and the newly-created beginner’s group, The Sunshine Gals, came to the rescue and Continued on page 23

CANYON NINE

PLEASE NOTE: This information was valid at the time this issue went to print. Check www.somersett.net for the latest on Canyon Nine fees.

Hours of Operation JUNE & JULY: 7 am–7 pm

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Until further notice, the Canyon Nine Golf Course is open for all Somersett residents to enjoy at no cost. We ask those playing the course to maintain social distancing at all times. As a courtesy to other golfers, please keep groups to no more than four players per group to help with course flow. There is no need to preregister, just start playing at any hole you like.

Here are other guidelines we have put in place to enhance safety: • The cups in the holes have been turned upside down to assist ball retrieval. Please use your golf club to knock the ball from the hole.

Do not retrieve the ball with your fingers!

• Ball washers on the course have been removed.

• Restrooms and water fountains are closed.

• Pushcarts have been removed from the course to avoid a touchpoint.

• Be safe and enjoy your game!

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SOMERSETT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB June/July Hours PLEASE NOTE: These hours are subject to change

Golf Shop: Tuesday through Sunday, 7 am to 6:30 pm

Golf Course: Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Driving Range: Tuesday through Sunday, 8 am to 5:30 pm Bocce Ball: Tuesday through Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm (May play earlier or later or on Monday if providing own equipment.)

We are updating our instruction programs to align with current COVID-19 guidelines. Please call the Golf Shop at 787-1800, ext.

2 for up-to-date clinic, group and personal instruction programs.

We look forward to helping you with your game!

elcome to golf season at the Country Club! Since re-opening for golf in May we have been busy accommodating the excitement of a new golf season and pent-up demand for golf. The Governor’s Stay-at-Home and Social Distancing directives make golf a great outlet for better health in these stressful times. The course is in fantastic condition as we were able to give it undivided attention for just over three weeks in April. Here is a quick rundown of what is open and protocols.

Championship Golf Course We are open to all members and Somersett residents and are booking tee times four days in advance for play Tuesday through Sunday. We have lengthened the tee time intervals to 12 minutes and closed the first tee from 12–1 pm in order to disinfect and clean carts to prepare them for a second round. The cost to play the Championship Course is $80 for 18 holes and when space allows, later in the afternoon you may play 9 holes for $40.

Other guidelines and measures we have put in place to provide a safe environment: • We ask that all flags/pins/flagsticks remain untouched and left in the hole.

• We have added PVC pipe risers in all the cups for easy ball retrieval.

• We have removed all touchpoints from the golf cart—sand & seed, pencils, scorecards, tees and towels.

• Rakes have been taken off course and a rake has been placed on each golf cart.

• The GHIN posting computer is off and scores must be posted online through your computer device.

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• We disinfect all carts after each use with a bleach and water solution. You are welcome to use disinfectant cloths prior to your usage if you feel more comfortable.

• If you are living in the same household you may share a golf cart otherwise during Phase 1 you must ride alone. Social distancing is imperative and must be adhered to.

• The on-course restrooms are cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Driving Range and Practice Areas The south side of the Driving Range remains open for use by members and residents. The north side is currently closed and will be reopened when we can move from our synthetic mats to turf.

Currently, there can be no more than nine players using the range at any one time. If players are waiting, we ask that you wrap up your session within 15 minutes to allow others to use the range. You may resume your session at a less-busy time.

The cost for a resident to utilize the turf range, pitching/chipping area and putting green is $10 per day and must be paid prior to use.

The putting green is currently limited to six players at a time while the pitching/chipping green is limited to four players. The indoor Short Game Arena remains closed through Phase 1.

Golf Shop

The Grille at Somersett

We have great new merchandise in the golf shop, including headwear, apparel, equipment and accessories, and not all are golfspecific. All members and Somersett residents are welcome to shop.

During Phase 1, we are allowing two customers in the golf shop at a time in addition to the staff. As we get further along in Phase 2 and Phase 3, we expect fewer restrictions.

The Grille is open for reservation-dining-only on Friday and Saturday from 3–8 pm and Sunday from 9 am–2 pm. We look forward to extending our hours as we progressively move through the phases.

We continue our “to go” menu for pick up daily from 11 am–7 pm.

Bocce Ball Bocce is open. You may check out bocce balls and scoreboards in the Golf Shop. We will disinfect after each use.

Memberships As we head into the golf season, now is a great time to join the Country Club. The Board of Directors has for a short time waived the initiation fee of $2,500 to join. That coupled with exciting new membership programs, the timing couldn’t be better. We are most excited about our new all-inclusive single membership for $350/ month. No green fees, cart fees or range fees.

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GOLF TIP:

The Way Our Bodies Move

By Stuart Smith—PGA Director of Golf

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he word “turn” is used often in golf instruction. Most people think of turn as solely an around-the-body motion, such as when you turn around to say hi to someone or turn around to go back and lock the door. But we are upright beings with our spine near vertical so our rotation is, in fact, around.

Let’s shift from walking to the posture of the golf swing. As we move our hips back and keep our shoulders relatively tall, our spine becomes tilted. Therefore, our golf swing should not only turn us around but also turn up on an inclined plane.

Therefore, our golf swing should not only turn us around but also turn up on an inclined plane.

I often tell my students that the backswing goes around and up if you rotate around your posture and around and down through the ball on the downswing. Allow your arms to be transported by this motion. I often see players using their arms to pull the club around them on the backswing, making it impossible to develop an efficient golf swing and achieve consistent ball flight.

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PLEASE NOTE: At the time this issue went to print, the Club at Town Center was closed, except for the tennis courts. For the latest information on the Club, go to www.somersett.net.

Tennis Courts

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The tennis courts at the Club at Town Center are open from 8 am to 5 pm seven days a week for Club members to play. One court is set up for tennis, the other for pickleball. Please do not remove, make adjustments to

or touch the nets! We ask players to maintain social distancing at all times and to refrain from congregating on the court when not playing.

Here are other guidelines we have put in place to provide a safe environment: • The area is a no-touch zone – no touching nets, fencing, etc.

• Play is on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Restrooms are closed and locked.

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COVID-19 STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

DEE KOSCH Everyone is having a tough time these days. As a retired couple, we were sad to not be together with our good friends and neighbors. A few years ago, our grandkids painted some rocks for us. I decided to lay them out near the sidewalk so passersby could enjoy the messages.

BENJAMIN ZOBER My wife Sara and I are the rabbis at Temple Sinai, here in Reno. Since we have begun observing proper distancing and following the Governor’s orders, we have held services out of our living room, and stream them online for the community. As a result, the Jewish community of Reno now originates from Somersett.

We have welcomed congregants, family, friends and guests of all kinds into our home each week. While it is no substitute for in-person services, we are glad to be able to provide a time and way to connect. For some people, it is the first time they have joined us, including some guests from all across the country (who would never have been able to attend under normal circumstances). Others are much closer, but because of their ability to get to the Temple, or the weather, or a number of other barriers, have not been able to attend. It has been wonderful being able to bring people together, as limited as it is.

So, when people are gathering for dinner on Friday nights, if they listen closely, they may hear the faint strains of our prayers coming through the neighborhood. Or maybe the light from our candles shines a bit in our windows. Either way, and however people worship and connect, we hope that our prayers help make things a bit brighter.

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CATHERINE ALLIN TOLLSTRUP SILVER LININGS The benefits of distance learning and virtual entertainment during this virus season have added exponentially to the joys of everyday living in Sierra Canyon. While missing the usual aspects of life, being in self-isolation has provided an opportunity to complete projects on an extensive list of things I’ve wished there was time for, like completing my Citizenship/Naturalization application and making jam.

Participating in Zoom workshops on Gardening in Northern Nevada offered by UNR and Kindness Rock Project Painting from the comfort of home have been surprisingly delightful. Offered as part of a fundraising effort for the theatrical world, plays like Frankenstein by the National Theatre, UK, and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s classic musical, The Phantom of the Opera viewed via YouTube have kept the cultural spirit alive for me. Finally, with the help of YouTube, Pinterest and Facebook groups, I learned how to use or improve skills for using my Foodsaver vacuum sealer (three years of no use), Instapot (five years of no use), hydroponic Aerogardens (over a year, no use), and hot rod hair curlers (eight years no use).

With many trigger squeezes of magical products, all of the silk plants in our home are dust free and chandeliers sparkle!

Since there are so many others alone, friends around the globe are receiving unexpected greeting cards.

Creative breakfast exchanges with friends broke up the regular meal routine and who will ever forget all the fun toilet paper crisis memes! What would we have done without social media and video messaging apps for keeping contact with loved ones, especially parents in care facilities?

Wild Whimsical Women events are on the back burner and have been replaced with mask-making duties of cutting up used clothing and pantyhose for friends to assemble and distribute to cherished first responders.

I hope that everyone has found inspiration or silver linings to look back upon during this time. I want to thank all of those exploring our neighborhood who took the time to stop, chat, and share their experiences and challenges.

Enjoy a healthy and happy day!

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We are a social group at heart, that enjoys broadening our circle of friends, to learn new things about our area and community, to support each other during good times (and difficult times) and also to help those who are less fortunate in our community. Sharing our blessings is rewarding and fun!

THE SOMERSETT-BASED WILD WHIMSICAL WOMEN (WWW) has long been a strong supporter of Nevada veterans, from handing out coats and other needed supplies at the annual Veterans Stand Down each September and helping out at the VA home, to serving veterans a Thanksgiving dinner and summer BBQ, and much more. Thus, it should be no surprise that the Veterans Service Commission has recently selected the group as a Veteran Supporter for the month for August 2020. The date and time of the award ceremony are to be determined.

The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the WWW from serving the community.

Members have been busy making masks, delivering supplies and helping to provide computers for the 16,000 students in Washoe County who need them for their at-home studies.

Other projects the WWW has been involved in include: • Providing move-in kits, furniture, TP, and other necessities to veterans via the Veterans Outreach Center.

• Making sleeping mats for the homeless out of plastic bags.

• Providing monthly bingo and birthday celebrations for a low-income senior housing center.

• Supporting the Women’s Empowerment Center and the Eddy House.

• Managing the Helping Hands and Paws and Claws donation barrels at the Club at Town Center.

Besides its charity work, the group also has a strong social aspect, meeting regularly to relax and catch up with each other. There are no dues and no member is obligated to volunteer unless she so chooses.

Want to join the WWW? Please email wild.w.women@gmail.com with your name and contact information.

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Somersett Country Club The 18-hole Championship Country Club Golf Course was designed by U.S. Champion Tom Kite. Memberships available at 775-787-1800 or www.SomersettGolfandCountryClub.com.

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POOLS/SPAS A resort pool with a 98 foot water slide, three lane junior Olympic pool and two full spas.

CARDIO-WEIGHT STUDIO Elli exercise bikes or treadmills available

THE GREAT ROOM Enjoy a sunset, relax with a book in front of the fireplace, check your e-mail from your laptop on the wireless network or watch the golfers on the Canyon Nine from the outdoor deck.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

HELPING WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY...

THEIR FUTURE...

Reno Recovery Housing Project A PLACE TO CALL HOME

The Empowerment Center is compassionately dedicated to helping women who suffer from substance abuse to restore their dignity and quality of life. Our nonprofit organization empowers women to build a better future through treatment and workforce development in a safe living environment. We believe in the power of recovery to change outlooks, lives and ultimately our community.

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he Empower Center (TEC) was established in 2005 to provide recovery based transitional housing for women. In response to the growing need of the community, the organization purchased the facility at 7400 S. Virginia Street in Reno in 2010 and began an 18-month renovation process. In 2012, TEC became the first licensed halfway house in Northern Nevada, and maintains that role today debt free.

Over the years, TEC has expanded its services, becoming certified by the Substance Abuse Prevention

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& Treatment Agency (SAPTA) as a Level 2 Intensive Outpatient-Co-occurring Disorders (COD) Adult Service provider.

TEC offers a four -month treatment program that provides a transitional alcohol and drug free living environment designed to support participants in their chemical dependency treatment and early recovery efforts.

Our goal is to support these women as they work toward self sufficiency.

CORE SERVICES The Reno Recovery Project is the first of its kind in Northern Nevada. It will be modeled after recovery focused housing projects in other states, combined with TEC’s significant experience with recovery, to create long-term success stories. This long term housing option will ensure that women leaving any of our areas treatment centers never have to return to previous, toxic living environments where alcohol and drug abuse remain a part of daily life. Our Reno Recovery Project will ensure all women in recovery will have real options for a better future.

“Without The Empowerment Center, Christy would likely be in prison today. When she arrived three months ago, she was scared and lacked confidence in herself. Now, she is working to develop a healthy relationship with her children that continues to grow every week. She inspires her fellow program participants and shows other woman that recovery is possible if you put your mind and heart in to it. Christy received a job offer today; this will be her first real job since 2009.”

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Transitional housing Substance abuse treatment Case management Employment support Benefits acquisition Peer support

TEC wants to ensure all individuals are set up for long term success when they graduate our community supported programs.

Unfortunately, the affordable housing shortage crisis has made it nearly impossible for individuals truly seeking to change their lives to take the next step into safe longer term housing. We are not alone–12 other area treatment and healthcare providers are experiencing the same challenge and support this low cost housing program.

The most strategic and cost-effective way to ensure long term success for persons suffering from the challenge of addiction is to partner low-income housing with community-based support services. TEC is committed to meet our community’s need for affordable, safe, and sober housing by building and maintaining the Reno Recovery Project.

The Reno Recovery Project involves the construction of a 42unit affordable housing development for low-income individuals.

Ten units will receive project-based rental assistance for people with extremely low incomes. The remaining 32 units will also be affordable and may be eligible for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and other types of rental support.

In addition to providing shelter, the facility will provide onsite services, including 12-Step meetings, job training, life skills coaching and related supportive services, as well as referrals to local service organizations to help tenants maintain housing and focus on recovery and self-sufficiency.

• Single entry access • 36 one-bedroom units • Two-bedroom units • New modern energy efficient kitchens • On-site laundry facilities • Large bright hallways, stairwells and elevators for full accessibility • Large multi-purpose room and computer lab • Natural campus with a playground, green space for recreation, picnic area, walkways, a community garden and ample parking • Easy access to public transportation, shopping and community resources • Appropriate property management and support staff offices, and additional private office space where residents can meet with their case workers

The total budget for this project is $14.2 million. We fully anticipate the continued support from numerous public sources, including the federal low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC), Federal Home Loan Bank (AHP), HOME funds, and the Nevada Housing Division will provide $11.4 million.

Should you wish there are three naming opportunities associated with the Reno Recovery Project Campaign. A gift to this Campaign is an opportunity to help shape and elevate the living environment for so many individuals and their families in need. Your gift also presents a unique opportunity to be permanently recognized on our campus.

We encourage our donors to take advantage of these opportunities, either through an outright gift or through one that is pledged for up to two years. You may also choose to honor a family member or friend through a naming opportunity. TEC welcomes your consideration of a meaningful investment in this truly transformational capital project.

To learn more about TEC or the Reno Recovery Project, or to make a contribution or pledge, please contact Diaz Dixon, Campaign Manager, Roxanne DeCarlo, Executive Director or a member of our Board of Directors or Campaign Committee.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

The Problem & The Solution Reno Recovery Project...Everything They Need On October 10, 2019 1505—1565 Marvel Way was purchased.

The Empowerment Center is embarking on a major fundraising campaign to raise the remaining $632,000 needed for site renovations and infrastructure. Our efforts are being led by Diaz Dixon, The Empowerment Center Board of Directors and assistance from a volunteer committee determined to realize the vision for this life changing project.

Diaz Dixon, Campaign Manager | 7400 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89511 | 775-853-5441 Diaz@empowermentcenternv.org | www.empowermentcenternv.org 19

COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS IN 2019 FROM JANUARY TO MAY, there were 46 homes that sold at a average dollar per foot of $229. In 2020 from January to May, there have been 76 sales at an average dollar per foot of $242.00 for an increase of 5% over the first quarter of last year. These stats are sure to change later in the year due to the Coronavirus.

The median price of the Vue/Village is down 5% so far this year at $179 per foot compared to 2019 which ended at $187.

There have been 20 sales of homes in Somersett so far at $246 per foot, compared to $240 per foot for all of 2019 for a 2% increase.

Del Webb has seen 28 sales so far at $268 per foot compared to $262 for 2019 for an increase of 2%. To see more Somersett stats go to Somersettstats.com.

These figures are provided by David Hughes at Dickson Realty. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. David Hughes has been a Realtor at Dickson Realty for over 30 years and has been a top producing agent in Somersett since 2003. Visit him at www.homesreno.com.

CMA Summary Report

DEL WEBB HOMES SOLD

Residential Summary Statistics Low

Average

Median

LP:$639,500

High

$329,000

$452,607

$435,000

SP:$635,000

$329,000

$449,907

$427,500

Residential - Sold Num

ADD

AR

OMD

Stat

$/SQFT

BR

YR BLT

#GAR

SF

DOM LP

LP/SF

SP

SP/SF

1

1290 Cliff Park

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/9/2020

SOLD

228.47

2

2005

2

1440

51

$329,000

$228.47

$329,000

$228.47

2

1805 Trailcreek Way

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/24/2020

SOLD

286.91

2

2005

2

1230

82

$352,900

$286.91

$345,000

$280.49

3

9011 Cabin Creek Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/24/2020

SOLD

288.77

2

2005

2

1264

43

$365,000

$288.77

$363,000

$287.18

4

9147 Mount Pleasant Dr

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/6/2020

SOLD

291.53

2

2005

2

1252

64

$365,000

$291.53

$365,000

$291.53

5

1190 Meridian Ranch Dr

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/24/2020

SOLD

266.67

2

2006

2

1440

247

$384,000

$266.67

$375,000

$260.42

6

9220 Andover Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/24/2020

SOLD

284.64

2

2014

2

1335

31

$380,000

$284.64

$380,000

$284.64

7

9385 Chalkstone Way

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/31/2020

SOLD

267.36

2

2011

2

1440

42

$385,000

$267.36

$385,000

$267.36

8

9117 Mount Pleasant Dr.

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/26/2020

SOLD

263.89

3

2005

2

1440

105

$380,000

$263.89

$385,000

$267.36

9

1140 Meridian Ranch

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/31/2020

SOLD

263.82

2

2006

2

1440

54

$379,900

$263.82

$385,000

$267.36

10

1098 Callaway Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/27/2020

SOLD

287.11

2

2014

2

1428

69

$410,000

$287.11

$407,000

$285.01

11

1121 Dutch Hollow Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/8/2020

SOLD

290.30

2

2014

2

1402

36

$407,000

$290.30

$407,000

$290.30

12

1030 Del Webb Parkway W Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/9/2020

SOLD

288.87

2

2007

2

1428

32

$412,500

$288.87

$412,500

$288.87

13

1115 Wakefield Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/17/2020

SOLD

281.12

2

2015

2

1494

25

$420,000

$281.12

$415,000

$277.78

14

1014 Herndon Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/27/2020

SOLD

265.89

2

2015

2

1636

25

$435,000

$265.89

$425,000

$259.78

15

1860 Evergreen Ridge Way Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/18/2020

SOLD

267.64

2

2005

2

1644

54

$440,000

$267.64

$430,000

$261.56

16

9019 Cabin Creek Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/2/2020

SOLD

270.60

2

2005

2

1626

133

$440,000

$270.60

$430,000

$264.45

17

9103 Cabin Creek Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/5/2020

SOLD

264.60

2

2005

2

1644

217

$435,000

$264.60

$434,000

$263.99

18

9219 Maplehurst Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/6/2020

SOLD

284.23

2

2015

2

1636

113

$465,000

$284.23

$455,000

$278.12

19

9390 Rockhurst Court

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/19/2020

SOLD

276.76

2

2012

2

1644

49

$455,000

$276.76

$475,000

$288.93

20

1355 Meridian Ranch Dr.

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/28/2020

SOLD

263.10

2

2006

2

1824

50

$479,900

$263.10

$476,000

$260.96

21

1270 Wakefield Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/27/2020

SOLD

264.12

3

2014

2

1806

56

$477,000

$264.12

$477,000

$264.12

22

1380 Walking Stick Way

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/19/2020

SOLD

261.67

2

2007

2

1834

30

$479,900

$261.67

$479,900

$261.67

23

9255 Sassafras Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/31/2020

SOLD

258.44

3

2015

2

1925

52

$497,500

$258.44

$495,000

$257.14

24

9180 Heritage Ridge Ct

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/3/2020

SOLD

240.11

3

2005

2

2478

141

$595,000

$240.11

$585,000

$236.08

25

9190 Heritage Ridge Court Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/15/2020

SOLD

247.29

3

2005

3

2487

96

$615,000

$247.29

$605,000

$243.26

26

1199 Meridian Ranch Drive Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/16/2020

SOLD

270.56

3

2006

3

2306

70

$623,900

$270.56

$617,000

$267.56

27

9305 Wrenwood Court

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/20/2020

SOLD

251.31

3

2010

2

2487

64

$624,999

$251.31

$624,999

$251.31

28

825 Larrimore Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/20/2020

SOLD

260.17

3

2016

3

2458

62

$639,500

$260.17

$635,000

$258.34

Avg

20

Number of Properties: 28

269.14

2009

1695 74

$452,607 $269.14 $449,907 $267.64

SUMMARY REPORT: Residential Summary Statistics

CMA Summary Report

SOMERSETT HOMES SOLD High

Residential Summary Statistics Low

Average

Median

LP:$1,399,000

$455,000

$704,209

$627,450

SP:$1,200,000

$450,000

$685,975

$620,000

Residential - Sold

Number of Properties: 20

Num

ADD

AR

OMD

Stat

$/SQFT

BR

YR BLT

#GAR

SF

DOM LP

LP/SF

SP

SP/SF

1

8805 Chipshot Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/25/2020

SOLD

271.48

3

2005

2

1676

58

$455,000

$271.48

$450,000

$268.50

2

1555 Heavenly View Trail Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/27/2020

SOLD

240.97

3

2016

2

1950

25

$469,900

$240.97

$465,000

$238.46

3

8870 Chipshot Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/15/2020

SOLD

247.85

3

2005

2

2094

54

$519,000

$247.85

$520,000

$248.33

4

2325 Maple Leaf Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/27/2020

SOLD

284.77

3

2013

3

1931

44

$549,900

$284.77

$547,000

$283.27

5

8845 Winter Peace Court

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/24/2020

SOLD

178.54

4

2015

3

3136

63

$559,900

$178.54

$570,000

$181.76

6

7661 Autumn Ridge

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/14/2020

SOLD

247.15

3

2003

2

2367

82

$585,000

$247.15

$577,500

$243.98

7

1623 Crescent Pointe Way Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/26/2020

SOLD

192.86

4

2014

3

3111

145

$600,000

$192.86

$585,000

$188.04

8

8840 Winter Peace Court

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/21/2020

SOLD

191.29

4

2015

3

3136

122

$599,900

$191.29

$590,000

$188.14

9

2360 Maple Leaf Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/12/2020

SOLD

268.93

4

2013

3

2324

55

$625,000

$268.93

$612,500

$263.55

10

1390 Ione Pass Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/15/2020

SOLD

231.86

4

2017

3

2756

54

$639,000

$231.86

$615,000

$223.15

11

1980 Morning Grove Ct

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/27/2020

SOLD

287.36

3

2004

3

2175

43

$625,000

$287.36

$625,000

$287.36

12

1530 Heavenly View Trl

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/30/2020

SOLD

228.56

4

2016

3

2756

69

$629,900

$228.56

$630,000

$228.59

13

8195 Deerbrook Ct.

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/2/2020

SOLD

237.57

4

2004

3

2904

62

$689,900

$237.57

$692,000

$238.29

14

2239 Placerwood Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/9/2020

SOLD

273.65

3

2004

3

2664

46

$729,000

$273.65

$745,500

$279.84

15

2080 Back Nine Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/30/2020

SOLD

247.68

4

2012

3

3169

72

$784,895

$247.68

$780,000

$246.13

16

1551 Elk Run

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/4/2020

SOLD

234.19

4

2020

3

3352

49

$785,000

$234.19

$785,000

$234.19

17

2150 Candle Rock Court

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/13/2020

SOLD

286.89

3

2005

3

2928

108

$840,000

$286.89

$840,000

$286.89

18

8350 Cinnamon Ridge Lane

Reno-Northwest Foothills

1/22/2020

SOLD

230.95

4

2002

3

3680

101

$849,900

$230.95

$840,000

$228.26

19

2105 Back Nine TRL

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/28/2020

SOLD

317.75

4

2011

3

3616

88

$1,149,000

$317.75

$1,050,000

$290.38

20

2400 Mountain Spirit Trail Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/16/2020

SOLD

308.90

4

2017

3

4529

55

$1,399,000

$308.90

$1,200,000

$264.96

Avg

250.46

2010

2812 69

$704,210

$250.46 $685,975

$245.60

Min

178.54

2002

1676 25

$455,000

$178.54 $450,000

$181.76

Max

317.75

2020

4529 145

$1,399,000 $317.75 $1,200,000 $290.38

Med

247.42

2012

2830 60

$627,450

$247.42 $620,000

$245.06

CMA Summary Report

VUE + VILLAGE HOMES SOLD High

Residential Summary Statistics Low

Average

Median

LP:$455,000

$349,900

$397,934

$405,000

SP:$460,000

$349,900

$393,618

$399,900

Residential - Sold

Number of Properties: 11

Num

ADD

AR

OMD

Stat

$/SQFT

BR

YR BLT

#GAR

SF

DOM LP

LP/SF

SP

SP/SF

1

1636 Lone Oak Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/30/2020

SOLD

185.92

3

2005

2

1882

76

$349,900

$185.92

$349,900

$185.92

2

1679 Lone Oak Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/12/2020

SOLD

231.32

3

2005

2

1526

197

$353,000

$231.32

$353,000

$231.32

3

2105 Tara Ridge Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/2/2020

SOLD

199.62

3

2018

2

1853

80

$369,900

$199.62

$362,000

$195.36

4

2121 Tara Ridge Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/3/2020

SOLD

177.94

4

2018

2

2135

111

$379,900

$177.94

$373,000

$174.71

5

2195 Heavenly View Trl

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/15/2020

SOLD

169.63

5

2007

2

2269

163

$384,900

$169.63

$375,000

$165.27

6

2110 Heavenly View Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/7/2020

SOLD

157.77

4

2008

2

2567

110

$405,000

$157.77

$399,900

$155.78

7

1661 Sawtooth Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

2/28/2020

SOLD

180.57

5

2005

2

2270

29

$409,900

$180.57

$400,000

$176.21

8

2235 Heavenly View Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/23/2020

SOLD

151.15

4

2007

2

2711

52

$409,777

$151.15

$400,000

$147.55

9

7669 Stone Bluff Way

Reno-Northwest Foothills

3/16/2020

SOLD

178.94

4

2005

2

2403

158

$430,000

$178.94

$427,000

$177.69

10

1680 Sawtooth Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/16/2020

SOLD

189.43

4

2005

2

2270

38

$430,000

$189.43

$430,000

$189.43

11

1860 Heavenly View Trail

Reno-Northwest Foothills

4/10/2020

SOLD

161.46

4

2014

2

2818

13

$455,000

$161.46

$460,000

$163.24

Avg

180.34

2008

2245 93

$397,934 $180.34 $393,618 $178.41

Min

151.15

2005

1526 13

$349,900 $151.15 $349,900 $147.55

Max

231.32

2018

2818 197

$455,000 $231.32 $460,000 $231.32

Med

178.94

2007

2270 80

$405,000 $178.94 $399,900 $176.21

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COVID-19 STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY Continued from page 11

My daughter’s dog Tank quarantines under my table with his dinosaur friend and, of course, a snack.

TISH NEFF Experiencing many trials and tribulations in my life I’ve learned that laughter, good music and good food can be the answer to help us all.

LAUGHTER: A good daily laugh with family members and friends has been a favorite. See below a few that I›ve shared that only a picture can describe during this crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GOOD MUSIC: A child musical prodigy just has to be shared. Check out Taj Farrant, a 10-year-old guitar player from Australia on YouTube. His “Purple Rain,” Tennessee Whiskey” and playing with “Santana” on stage are a must see.

(Above) A meme that she He has just exceeded his first 100,000 worldwide shared on social media and fans. two of her original watercolors GOOD FOOD: I share Somersett members’ (below). wishes to thank our local restaurants and owners of Peavine Taphouse, Sakana and others in the area. It is you that has provided and given many families your support in providing curb-side and home deliveries of your delicious specialities. We can’t wait for you to re-open.

Yes, we are all in this together!

Thanks also to Somersett members that have supported and/or contributed to all our local businesses.

Special thanks especially to those that are providing “necessary support” for our entire community as well. You know who you are.

I’m so grateful and everyone be safe.

ROB JORDAN HERE’S HOW I SURVIVED THE COVID-19 EPISODE 1. Daily walks with the dog! Somersett’s sidewalks and trail system allow for lovely walks. WIth Spring springing, lots of dormant plants and wildflowers are starting to bloom, from the golden forsythias to the purple and white trees! Just beautiful!

2. Big props to our local restaurants and market! All three of our local restaurants stepped up big time for us. The Peavine Taphouse, Sakana, and the Grille at the golf club jumped into takeout and delivery mode, and we enjoyed great meals from all three. Thank you all! And our local GG Market stayed open and was well stocked. Kudos to these Somersett businesses.

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3. The Fam! Having “rescued” our two daughters from California, we set them up in the downstairs guest suite where they have been residing for two months now. We also set up workspaces so that they could both work “from home.” We split up dinner duty among the four of us, and it’s been great to be together.

4. NextDoorSomersett. Lots of conversation has ensued on this site. Mostly polite; sometimes contentious. But it’s been a great venue for sharing thoughts and questions with other residents.

JENNIFER TRYBY My daughter Lauren created this chalk art. Lauren is a high school senior this year, bored and missing out on everything.

See more COVID-19 Stories on page 24

News from the Sub-Associations continued from page 4

I love it here.

T heresa M. Nelson tnelson@chaseinternational.com

A Somersett Resident

(775) 722-6590

cell nevada.properties web

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Give me a call to find out the value of your home! began making masks. Other Sierra Canyon residents not connected to these two groups also assisted in this project.

Masks have been provided to postal employees at Verdi and Peavine stations, to our sanitation and recycling workers and gardeners and to the coroner’s office. Hundreds of masks have been delivered to Infinity Hospice, Home Healthcare Workers, Renown and the Veterans Home in Sparks. In all, over 2,500 masks have been donated by Sierra Canyon residents.

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­­—Excerpted from Maskmaker, Maskmaker, Make Me a Mask by Mary Weber.

Read the full article in the June issue of Canyon Vista magazine.

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COVID-19 STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY Continued from page 23

AMANDA BURDEN + JACI GOODMAN We were some of the first homeowners in Somersett — our homeowner cards are 100 and 101. We wonder how many of the original 100 are still here, like us?

We are co-publishers of Edible Reno-Tahoe magazine, which celebrates and supports the local food and drink community in more than 13 counties throughout Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and beyond. We publish our Cooks! edition annually and it includes recipes, tips & tricks, and more inspiration to get people into their kitchens, just the kind of content that we know people are looking for right now.

Check out the latest issue here:

www.ediblerenotahoe.com/editorial/ cooks-2020 We distribute complimentary copies around the region, but since a lot of businesses are closed right now, we are mainly distributing through grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market, Great Basin Community Food Co-op, and Natural Grocers. But the best way to get a copy is to sign up for a subscription here: www. ediblerenotahoe.com/subscribe We have a great deal for subscribers right now: $10 from every subscription goes to feed out-of-work service workers through this program: www.nevadahip.com and each subscriber gets a $25 coupon for lunch at Nothing To It! Deli, too!

Amanda Burden is Editor/Publisher and Jaci Goodman is Publisher/ Advertising Director of Edible Reno-Tahoe.

JOHN KULTGEN Morgan Pointe Circle had a good chuckle at the front yard display for Bruce Sims’ birthday celebration. No one was invited!

LINDA ATKINS We are sure many of you can relate to this photo of Pat Adkins and pup Cali waiting in the car for dinner pickup.

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MARK WALTER ELKINS This photo was taken out of the great room at the Club at Town Center before it closed in mid-March. I took this after my last workout the evening before the Club closed, not realizing the sun was setting on all operations that night. Hope we can come back soon.

DEANNA KLEIN TOPPER On my walks I wanted to leave messages of inspiration to lift people’s spirits on their walks.

NATHAN AMAN My 6-year-old spent some time – and likely ate a lot of chalk dust making these drawings.

See more COVID-19 Stories on page 30

THE POINTE AT SOMERSETT Introducing The Pointe at Somersett by Ryder Homes. A new 64 home community featuring 2 brand new single-story and 1 twostory floor plans ranging in size from 2,386 Sq. Ft. to 3,057 sq. ft. and designed specifically to take full advantage of the views and natural features unique to the site. With modern architecture unlike any other new home community in Northern Nevada, The Pointe is tastefully progressive and sure to impress. Site-work has just begun and we are anticipating completing our model homes and sales center around the end of this year!

From the $500,000s ThePointe@RyderHomes.com RyderHomes.com/ThePointe (775) 470-5015 25

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The onsite office is located at The Club at Town Center.

CUSTOMER CARE: 775-624-9152 ASSESSMENT MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 62049 Newark, NJ 07101 ACCOUNT INFORMATION: www.somersett.connectresident.com

ASSOCIATION HOURS: Monday–Friday: 8 am to 5 pm PLEASE NOTE: Until the Club at Town Center reopens, no walk-ins please. Call us at 787-4500 or email soa@mysomersett.com.

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Assessment Payments Submitted Online (via ClickPay)

Assessments are due on the first of each month and are overdue if not paid by the 30th of the month. A late fee of $25 will be posted to accounts not paid by the 30th of the month. Accounts 60 days past due will lose clubhouse and/or Canyon Nine privileges. Accounts 75 days past due will be sent to collections.

LATE FEES WAIVED: We recognize that many residents experienced financial hardships as a result of the pandemic, so the Board waived late fees and interest on all accounts from March 1 through May 31.

You can pay your monthly assessments online from the FirstService Residential website (www.nevada.fsrconnect.com/somersett) through ClickPay, a third-party payment processing company. Payments submitted through ClickPay (Autopay) typically take up to three business days to be credited to your assessment account. Please keep this in mind since payments received after the 30th are subject to a $25 late fee. ClickPay charges a fee for its payments made by debit or credit card. There is no fee if you pay by e-check. For an extra fee, you may arrange to have a payment posted within one business day. You may also submit payments to the SOA office, via check or money order only.

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Are you planning changes to the exterior of your home or landscape? Most of these modifications are subject to the approval of the Aesthetic Guidelines Committee (AGC). What should be included in my submittal to the committee?

• Completed application pages (find them at www.somersett.net/soa-documents) • Plot plan • Color swatches/material samples (photos will suffice). If any physical samples are submitted, they must be picked up after the review.

• Landscaping plans must indicate the plant list, hardscape, lighting and drainage.

• Building modifications or new home plans should include full structural plans with elevations.

If you have questions or to request an application packet, please contact Aesthetics Coordinator Alex Lacko at alex.lacko@fsresidential.com or 787-4500, ext. 333.

Compliance Information To report a non-compliance, please email soa@mysomersett.com or call 787-4500. Please note that while we do investigate and document each complaint received, we cannot disclose the status of anyone’s account. Should a homeowner not respond to or correct a violation, he or she will be summoned to a hearing and could be suspended from the Club and assessed fines. At this time the Association has a policy not to enter a property unless it is bank owned, and then only to repair front-yard landscaping.

S O A

COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS JANUARY – APRIL 2020: Architectural

31

Garbage/recycle

18

Landscaping

21

Parking/vehicular regulations

20

Other

76

Total

166

Somersett Owners Association 2020 Meeting Schedule Any changes to the meeting dates will be updated online at somersett.net on the SOA’s Committees & Meetings page. Executive sessions and AGC meetings are not open to residents other than those on the agenda. Communications, Facilities, Finance and West Park Garden committee meetings are open to all owners and are held at The Club at Town Center. Meetings of the Board of Directors are also open to all owners and are held in the Sports Court at The Club.

PLEASE NOTE: All meeting dates are tentative. Visit www.somersett.net for the most up-to-date schedule.

JUNE 2nd 4th 11th 16th 17th 18th 24th 24th

2:00 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 9:00 am 2:30 pm 5:30 pm

Facilities AGC West Park Garden Communications Finance AGC Executive BOARD

JULY 2nd 7th 9th 14th 15th 16th 22nd 22nd

9:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 am 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 9:00 am 2:30 pm 5:30 pm

AGC Facilities West Park Garden Communications Finance AGC Executive BOARD

Meeting Agendas and M inutes Agendas for Board of Directors’ meetings will be posted online at somersett.net at least 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Draft minutes of meetings will be posted at somersett.net a few days after the meeting. Final minutes will be posted once they have been approved at the next scheduled meeting. For a draft copy of minutes, please submit your request to soa@mysomersett.com.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

By Fire Marshal Tray Palmer IN 2019, THE RENO FIRE DEPARTMENT (RFD) responded to 43,383 calls for service. The RFD provides all risk emergency services in the most efficient way possible. In addition to responding to fires, we also provide rescue capabilities for almost any type of emergency. This includes emergency medical care, a regional hazardous materials team, urban search and rescue, water entry, and arson investigation.

The two primary stations serving the Somersett community are Station 11 located at 7105 Mae Anne Avenue, and Station 19 located at 2105 Hawk Meadow Trail.

Station 11 provides Paramedic level service (ALS) with four firefighters and currently houses one fire engine, one brush truck and the department’s Hazardous Materials Mobile Laboratory. Station 11 responded to 1,492 calls for service in 2019.

Station 19 is staffed with two firefighters and currently houses one ambulance, referred to as a Rescue. Rescue 19 provides Intermediate Emergency Medical Service (ILS) to the Somerset area.

Station 19 responded to 298 calls for service in 2019.

So far, COVID-19 has not affected RFD staffing or emergency response to our community. The City of Reno continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and has emergency procedures in place in case the situation changes. However, there are several things you can do to help us in the efficient protection of our community.

Though the hot summer fire season will be soon upon us, remember that wildfire knows no boundaries. On November 18, 2011, heavy winds caused a power line to arc, igniting an evergreen tree below it. Winds of 30 to 60 mph quickly pushed this fire into the Caughlin Ranch community. This fire burned 1,935 acres, destroying 28 homes, and damaging an additional 15 homes.

Some of these structures were miles apart, ignited by hot embers carried by the wind and landing on juniper shrubs and combustible ground cover against exterior walls.

+ PREPARING FOR SUMMER

The Somersett community borders a high hazard wildland-urban interface area. As vegetation dries out, the potential of uncontrolled fire increases. It only takes one spark. Wildfire knows no boundary. A fire in Verdi can quickly spread and threaten your home here in the Somersett community.

Simple property maintenance will slow the spread of fire when the next wildfire occurs.

4 Keep hot embers from entering your attic and living space by clearing juniper, pine shrubs, and combustible ground covers like pine needles, leaf litter, and wood chips at least 5 feet away from your exterior walls and decks.

4 Make sure the protective flashing at the bottom of your exterior walls is intact.

4 Keep your rain gutter free of leaves, needles, and debris.

4 Remove tree limbs that are within 6 feet of the roof, and remove evergreen tree limbs that are close to the ground to keep a ground cover fire from progressing into a larger crowning fire.

Make sure we can quickly get to you in the event of an emergency.

Make sure your address is clearly posted from street view and in contrasting color. Make sure your closest fire hydrant is unobstructed.

A firefighter needs a clear space of three feet around the entire hydrant to connect a hose and turn on the valve. Any vegetation planted within 3 feet of the hydrant must be removed. Don’t park in front of emergency access gates or fire lanes. Our apparatuses need a minimum of 20 feet width on access roads to correctly respond to and set up suppression operations.

+ IF YOU EVACUATE

In the event of an evacuation and if there is time: 4 Close all interior doors and windows.

4 Remove combustible curtains from around your windows.

4 Turn off all pilot lights to gas appliances.

4 Move overstuffed furniture to the center of the room.

4 Turn off air conditioning.

4 Turn on outside lights.

4 Leave exterior gates unlocked.

4 Place an “EVACUATED” sign in the front window or on the main door.

If authorities issue an evacuation notice, be ready to leave with your important documents, pets, medications and spare clothing if possible. Do not wait until it is too late to leave the area. Any delay in deciding whether to evacuate or not can lead to tragic consequences.

+ COMMUNITY CONNECT

The RFD is always looking for better and more efficient ways to better serve our community. We recently rolled out a new program called Community Connect. Community Connect is a free, secure, and easy to use platform that allows you to share critical information about your household that will aid first responders and emergency response personnel when responding to your residence.

By providing information about your household that you feel is important for us to know about at the time of an emergency, we can ensure you and everything you care about is protected to the best of our ability. Please visit www.communityconnect.io/info/nv-reno to create your profile.

Fire is everyone’s fight. Help keep this Somersett community safe by doing your part.

Tray Palmer is a resident of Somersett.

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COVID-19 STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY Continued from page 25

EUGENE BANGO Like many Somersett residents, I was thrilled when the Peavine Taphouse opened in the Town Center. Not only did the new restaurant and bar serve great food and drinks, but co-owner Matt Reardon was a successful musician who had created an outstanding music venue.

Matt supports local artists and one night a week was set aside for an open mic where local talent could showcase their music. Having recently parted with a local band, I was delighted at this opportunity to see what I could do as a solo performer. I attended every local mic and, seeing that I was a regular performer there, Matt invited me to host that event once a week. In mid-March, however, the Taphouse had to discontinue presenting live music and of course, an event where everyone shares a microphone was out of the question.

My wife and I moved from California to Somersett in 2014, and I left my band behind in Sacramento. Over the course of five years or so, I had written 25–30 songs which that band performed regularly. I was playing some of these songs at the open mic but, when were advised to stay safe and stay home, I decided to work on recording my music and laying down tracks myself at home.

Through late March and into April I was able to record a full album of songs and then some. I recorded all the instruments myself, including guitar, bass, mandolin, keyboards and drums. It was gratifying to finally set down these songs in tangible form and present them in the way that I heard in my head. I created some artwork to go with 11 of these songs and had CDs pressed. I also arranged for digital distribution, and my music is now available on most streaming services including iTunes and Spotify. A local radio station, 100.1 The X, has featured several of my songs on their Local Spotlight shows.

I’ve been playing music since I was in grade school and always hoped that one day I would be able to record an album of my own. This time of isolation has given me time to focus and finally make that goal a reality.

You can find out more about me and my music at: www.eugenebango.com

PARRY THERIOT JILL KEELE I took a walk the day before Mother’s Day and found this rock on one of the paths in the neighborhood against a fence. It not only has beautiful art work, it is painted on a heart-shaped rock. It MADE my Mother’s Day! I hope whoever took the time to paint it will know that it is now a treasured artwork piece added to my flower garden.

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I live in Sierra Canyon and I have done this chalk art on the sidewalk in front if our house. It was fun.

MALISA PONCE My husband, myself and our two sons moved here in December from California right before his deployment. Upon his departure, COVID-19 took our region by storm.

Our day-to-day lives changed drastically. There has been death, fear, chaos and turmoil on every side, but God has kept us.

I believe with all of my heart, mind and soul that we can walk in peace when our world is turned upside down. I believe we can have joy even in the midst of so much tragedy and loss. I believe that we can show compassion and kindness to those who are grieving.

Our hope is found in Jesus Christ. I believe spreading that hope in a time where people are uncertain of what lies ahead, can transform hearts minds and lives.

The grace of God has kept this family in the midst of death and deployments and everything in between. It is the unmerited grace of God that makes a way. We have not lacked during this time. We have actually increased in all areas of our lives. My prayer is that many people would know the true eternal hope in Jesus and walk in peace joy and contentment no matter the season trial or circumstance.

Bless y’all!

LISA PULMAN Our little Evie, age 8, dreamed of this beautiful Beatles song for the sidewalk!

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