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Fall 2011 A Glimpse into the History of Caughlin RAnch Green Papaya New Owners- New Recipes 4 5" C When it comes to financial solutions you have options Whether you want to save for the future, secure a personal loan, utilize exclusive online and telephone banking services or enjoy the convenience of our ATMs and local branches, we have a solution for you. Call, click or stop by and talk with a banker. Caughlin • 4780 Caughlin Pkwy. • 775-825-6700 wellsfargo.com All credit decisions based on credit approval. © 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (601501_02784) President's Corner Caughlin Ranch is a great community because it’s full of great people. Your Board is always looking to improve our community, but we need your help. WE work for YOU! Why not make a commitment this Millie Burke year to invest in your most valuable President asset - your home - by getting involved in your HOA? Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote everyday about the kind of community you want to live in. It’s election time and two Board seats will be up for renewal. Why not run for office? We also need volunteers to organize community events, help us communicate via committees such as the Architectural Review Committee and Neighborhood Advisory Committee. We know everyone’s busy but you don’t need to do it all. I think you’d be surprised how a small contribution of time can make a big difference when we work together! Everyone is excited about the upcoming CRHOA First Annual BBQ and Fun Day to be held at Caughlin Club on Sunday, September 18. (Look for all the details in this issue.) It’s not only a great opportunity to connect with your neighbors but a nice setting in which to have a conversation with your Community Manager Paul Hershey and Board of Directors. You’ll also be able to meet the candidates seeking your vote to become members of the Board. Discover how they stand on all the issues vital to our community and provide your input. Your next opportunity will be at the Candidates Forum on October 12. Both are great opportunities to make yourself heard. In order to maintain a healthy, thriving community, we must be willing to join with one another to serve the interests of all. Once again I invite you to stay informed by accessing the CRHOA website at caughlinranchhomeowners.com and save the association expenses by signing up for email notifications. We look forward to seeing you at the party and at our next meeting! — Millie Burke Fall 2011 A Glimpse into the History of CaugHlin ranCH green PaPaya new owners- new Recipes On the Cover: Upper left green frame: Crissie Caughlin (Left) and her mother Bettie Hughes Andrews. Cameo frames: George W. Andrews and Bettie Andrews. Upper right photo: Haystack at the ranch with Crissie's dog Skidoo and a friend. Lower right photo: Team of horses in front of the barn that burned down in 1932. from the general manager While a community is made up of brick, mortar, grass and trees, the life blood of a community association is the people. It is the spirit, passion and vitality that create the sense Paul Hershey of community. General Manager We do not live in a perfect world and the problems and challenges of the community are many. I believe that every problem has some portion of a positive aspect that can be achieved. Voices and opinions need to be heard and the enforcement of community documents needs to be done with fairness, due process and respect to all. The CC&Rs contain specific information for the homeowner regarding assessments, fees and obligations, The maintenance and upkeep of properties both common and areas owned by the individual owner. Please read both your CC&RS, Administration Rules and Fine Structure and other documents that have an impact on both your property’s appearance and value. Understanding these rules up front, will reduce confusion, and will help prevent misunderstanding on the violations of the documents. Without these restrictions some people would never maintain their home and would park their cars and boats anywhere. People have different views on what is attractive and without the set of standards, things would look different. What is my point? Please look around and do a selfevaluation. If something is wrong, fix or replace it. Water those dead spots of grass, trim that tree and in time we will see a dramatic difference. We through ACC and CC&R compliance notices will continue to enforce our documents with fairness, consistent effort and respect. — Paul Hershey 8From the General Manager.......................................................... 3 8History of Caughlin Ranch.......................................................... 6 8ACC and CC&R Update............................................................... 10 8Featured Staff Member.............................................................. 10 8Recipes: Green Papaya............................................................... 12 8Budget & Irrigation Updates...................................................... 13 8Meeting Dates............................................................................. 14 All Articles are the opinions and views of the author, and do not reflect the opinions or views of the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association, the Board of Directors, or the Caughlin Ranch staff in their capacity as employees of the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association. 8School Updates........................................................................... 15 8Fall Landscaping......................................................................... 15 Fall 2011 | CaughlinRancher 3 The Official Magazine of the Homeowners Association Vol. 4, Issue 3 Board of Directors President Millie Burke Vice President Mike Chern Secretary Michele Attaway Treasurer Mike Heffner Directors Larry MacNeil Gina Pedrini Ken Walters Contact Information Caughlin Ranch HomeOwners Association 1100 Caughlin Crossing, Suite 60 Reno, Nevada 89519 Phone: (775) 746-1499 Fax: (775) 746-8649 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Publication Produced By Custom Publishing Division of General Manager & Managing editor John Seelmeyer Editor & Production Manager 100 Lisa Ericson [email protected] Design & Production 95 75 25 5 0 4 CaughlinRancher | Fall 2011 Caughlin Rancher 8-22-11 Sayuri Yamane Advertising SAles Chris Dondero [email protected] Eli Zeiter [email protected] Circulation Manager Keith Sampson Business Manager Inga Smith Caughlin Ranch Homeowners ASSOC. ARBECU B-----------E FIRST ANNUAL AND FUN DAY! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH JAKE’S GARAGE BAND Join your neighbors for a fun-filled day of live music, tennis, swimming and a down-home Barbecue with all the trimmings. The kids will enjoy a bounce house, face painting and balloon animals by LuLu the Clown. It's also a great chance to meet the CRHOA Board of Directors candidates. Sunday NOON to 4:00PM Sept.18 Caughlin Athletic Club 4100 CAUGHLIN PARKWAY Free TO ALL HOMEOWNERS 746-1499� [email protected] PLEASE RSVP BY SEPT. 14 A Glimpse By Lisa Gorman into the history of Caughlin Ranch The original ranch house built by George Andrews in 1875. It was later known as the bunk house. H Dr. Joe McElhinney D.D.S. • Cosmetic Dentistry • Biomimetic Dentistry • Laser Dentistry • Relaxation Dentistry 825-2788 3715 Lakeside Dr., Ste. B Reno, NV 89509 6 CaughlinRancher | Fall 2011 ow many countless families suffered the bitter loss of sons and daughters - lured to the west by the promise of gold and a better life - never to be reunited. At the heart of the history of Caughlin Ranch is a strong-willed pioneer family that took that same journey, endured hardship, heartbreak and created a spectacular ranch that would become their legacy. It was 1850 when George Andrews got the itch. He had tears in his eyes as he broke all family ties and boarded the steamer out of New York to San Francisco. He found work at the sawmill of William Hughes where he met William’s sister Bettie. When a flood destroyed the sawmill, William made the difficult decision to take his wife and sister to Aurora, Nevada where new gold strikes had been reported. George stayed behind. All the Hughes’ worldly possessions were loaded into an ox cart and they set off for the unknown. In a letter to George, Bettie wrote, “We arrived in Aurora last Friday morning, tired and dirty, four weeks and five days on the road. Our wagon was so large and long for the short turns on the mountain roads, everyone that met us would say, ‘Oh! You can’t get down the mountain with that wagon!’ I held my breath sometimes expecting to see everything go down the side of the mountain; and if it had, I think it would have been going yet, for it was down, down, as far as the eye could behold and a great deal farther.” It was June of 1862. George and Bettie continued their correspondence and eventually determined that they could be a compatible couple; both having a strong work ethic and similar aspirations. They were married September 24, 1862 in San Mateo, California. Bettie set up housekeeping in Silver City, California while George worked hauling lumber across The ditch was named “The Washoe Valley to the Last Chance Ditch” – the mines at Virginia City. He last chance to take water was not at home nearly as out of the Truckee River much as he had promised. on this side of the state Their first child was a line between Nevada and boy, Benjamin, followed California. It is still in use by twins that would not today providing irrigation to survive. Christine “Crissie” hundreds of small ranches Harriet Andrews was born in the Truckee Meadows. September 6, 1866 and George was able to brought much joy to the trade his engineering grieving parents. work on the ditch with When Nevada mining the county for additional hit hard times, George Indian Suzie's house on the Caughlin Ranch near the Truckee River. acreage and the ranch grew thought that perhaps She helped Bettie with the household after her divorce and was a substantially. Alfalfa was ranching would improve friend. the cash crop along with his fortunes. He gathered horses for transportation - cattle, pigs and sheep for food up whatever savings they had and in 1874 purchased a few and sale. The original ranch house, now known as the hundred acres west of Reno on the Old Verdi Road now bunkhouse, was built in 1875. The years and hard work known as Mayberry Drive. The first of many obstacles was took a toll on George. He spent less and less time on the the fact that there was no water on the property. George ranch and more and more time at his favorite tavern. set out to see how he could remedy that unfortunate Bettie filed for divorce in 1892 charging her husband with circumstance with the help of a surveyor. They discovered drunkenness, abusive language and adultery. As history it would be possible to channel water out of the Truckee will have it, Sheriff William H. Caughlin delivered the River, approximately four miles away, to his property. divorce summons to George. Bettie won by default when Laborers, horse teams and scrapers began the excavation. Fall 2011 | CaughlinRancher 7 Eagle's Nest Reno c. 1900 (west corner of McCarran Blvd. and Plumb Lane.) Eagles Nest at Caughlin Ranch! Two adjacent lots available individually. Generous building envelopes and great views. Private cul-de-sac location, surrounded by beautiful custom homes. Gated community in Southwest Reno. $299,000 each. GREAT TIME TO BUY! Knowledgeable and experienced in our great neighborhood. Even in our beautiful community of Caughlin Ranch, the real estate market is changing. Now is the time to use an experienced neighborhood Realtor, experienced in our local market and certified in short sales transactions. An active full time Realtor, with more than 20 years specializing in Caughlin Ranch homes and home sites as an investor, resident, and Realtor, Bonnie has also served as Board Member for the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association, Board Member for Eagles Nest Homeowners Association, and Advisory Board Member for Vantage Pointe. Additionally, Bonnie has been Project Sales Manager for MountainShyre, Eagles Nest, Caughlin Glen, CastleRidge and Pinehaven subdivisions (homes and home sites). Call Bonnie for questions you may have about our changing Caughlin Ranch market. Bonnie Lowder Certified Distressed Property Expert, CDPE 775.722.1686 | [email protected] DicksonRealty.com/Luxury Extraordinary Experience. Fall Special Peel Series—buy 3 peels and get one free! Voted one of the Best Spas in 2011 3388 Mayberry Dr. Suite B | Mayberry Landing 775-78-RELAX www.renonewspa.com | Open Monday–Friday 9 am–8 pm Open Saturday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm 8 CaughlinRancher | Fall 2011 he failed to appear in court and she was awarded the ranch along with all real property. Forty acres went to their daughter Crissie and the court ordered that George be paid $2,000 and two colts of his choice. Crissie had also had her run of disappointment and heartache. The man she first married at age 19 was lost to a life of crime and they quickly divorced. Their child didn’t survive infancy. She had now lost her father to alcoholism and her family was torn apart by their parent’s divorce. Just two years later, her brother Benjamin died at the age of 31 after being kicked in the abdomen by one of the ranch’s horses. Her mother never really recovered from the loss of her husband and son. Crissie now found herself in charge of supporting her mother and herself and operating a ranch. She determined that the one constant in her life – the ranch – would remain in the family whatever the price but her options in those days were limited; she could sell the ranch or marry a man that could help her keep it. On February 12, 1895 she married Sheriff William H. Caughlin (30 years her senior) in a quiet ceremony on the ranch - which would become known as the Caughlin Ranch - but ownership always remained in Crissie’s name. This was somewhat unusual at the turn of the century when women couldn’t vote and had few legal rights. Bettie lived just long enough to see her first grandchild, William Jr. and left the ranch to her only surviving child, Crissie. When the Caughlin family outgrew the original ranch house, Sheriff Caughlin purchased a home in Virginia City, had it disassembled, moved by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and horse-drawn wagon to its present site and reassembled. It is the white Ranch House we recognize today on the corner of Mayberry and McCarran and home of the Garden Shop Nursery. At this date the property reached from the Truckee River to what is now Skyline Boulevard - 3.5 miles long and 3 miles wide. Crissie passed away on August 3, 1955 at the age of 80 and left the undivided ranch to her three children: William Caughlin, Syrene Seagrave and Elizabeth Donnelly. By the 1980s all three were in their eighties and were advised by their family attorney and lifelong friend Russell McDonald that it would be best, for tax purposes, if the land was sold. Don Lonie, a property developer from Portland, Oregon was told of the Caughlin Ranch by a family friend and made the trip to Reno to take a look. He described the untouched land as the most spectacular he had ever seen, “Even the air is beautiful.” and decided to option the entire ranch. He spent the next two years having the property surveyed and in 1984 his dreams began to take shape. He created a master plan, hired Alan Means as the civil engineer and Sam Jaksick was the financial backer. Don wanted to retain the feeling of wide-open spaces with walking paths and jogging trails. He traded two sections of beautiful, forested property on the top of the ridge to the BLM so that no one could ever build on it. The dream he expected to take 20 years was completed in half that time. Don not only fell in love with the ranch but also with Crissie’s granddaughter Shiela Seagrave Scharbach. They were married in 1984. Shiela still lives in Reno and teaches the science of color from her home studio. She recalls, “As a child, I hiked all over Crissie’s ranch. When I look at it now, the Stonegate development is where the rocky pasture was and is probably where photos of the haystacks were taken. From today’s River Run development and going east nearly to Ferris Street was called the Lower Ranch. On the same side of the street as the ranch house, what is now Mayberry Meadows development, was the entrance to the Caughlin Ranch. Patches of the old Verdi Road are still visible nearby. The dead tree in the pasture behind the house was once a big, beautiful Cottonwood and nearby was Crissie’s apple orchard. She showed me where her father had planted a grapevine from New Hampshire.” Now we are all fortunate to call Caughlin Ranch home. Portions of this article were taken from the book “Crissie Caughlin – Pioneer” with kind permission from the author - Shiela Lonie, Crissie’s granddaughter. Her book is available for purchase from the Nevada Museum of Art and the Garden Shop Nursery. Learn more about Renown’s remarkable heart treatments. Scan this QR code with your smart phone. To download a QR code reader, visit your preferred app store. Fall 2011 | CaughlinRancher 9 ACC and CC&R UPDATE Bark that Could Bite! Meet Dovie Joy One of the increasing trends here at Caughlin Ranch is the appearance of decorative bark. Please be advised that decorative bark is not an approved Architectural Control Committee (ACC) ground cover, therefore any application of it is a CC&R violation. In addition to being a violation (subject to enforcement and fines) the bark is considered to be a fuel for spreading fire. The “Living With Fire” program from the Cooperative Extension Office recommends reducing the fuels around your home to create defensible space. There is an “ACC” tab on our website where you can find general landscape guide lines. There is a list of approved ground covers as well as plant spacing requirements, xeriscape suggestions and additional key information. When the ACC reviews a landscape plan that includes rocks as ground cover, it is an element; which is to say it cannot be a dominant feature. Strict plant spacing requirements must be adhered to. Utilize plant material that will mature and screen the ground cover in 3 – 4 years. The key is to get PRIOR written approval from the ACC before changing your landscape. If a homeowner has already modified the landscape, to ensure CC&R compliance it is strongly suggested that a plan be submitted for ACC approval. The ACC will review the request and render a decision. We are reviewing the entire scope of the ACC and CC&R enforcement. The guidelines and procedures are currently being updated which will bring about positive change. The ACC’s purpose is to protect the property values and ensure homeowner safety. Rest assured, staff and the Committee will do our part in making the process run smoothly when a homeowner submits a request for approval. We have recently added a form for ACC review to our website. Just click on the “ACC” tab to check it out. As always, please feel free to call the office if you have any questions or send us an email. If you are interested in volunteering for the Architectural Control Committee, please contact the office or submit an application (on our website). All are welcome to submit an application. One of the changes being implemented is more homeowner involvement. A homeowner does not have to be a licensed professional to serve on the committee. A few hours a month and a commitment to uphold the standard of excellence already in place are the only pre-qualifications required. The CRHA Board of Directors will appoint any approved committee members to ensure a well-balanced committee with staggered terms. 10 CaughlinRancher | Fall 2011 the newest staff Caughlin Rancher: What is your name and title and how long have you been working for CRHA? Dovie Joy: My name is Dovie Louise Joy and I am Secretary/ Assistant at Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association. I have been here since July 11, Dovie Joy 2011. Secretary/Assistant CR: That’s a really unique name. Where did it come from? DJ: It is my given name. It actually is from both sides of my family. I was named after my mother’s nieces – Dovie and Louise. My father had a distant relative named Sarah Dove. My name was a coincidence, as they didn’t know about Sarah Dove until I was an adult. CR: What did you do before this? Education, prior jobs? Why did you come to work for CRHA? DJ: I went to college at Central Oregon Community College with an emphasis on Finance and Accounting. I have had a variety of work experience, everything from working in a sawmill/plywood plant, office management for a lumber remanufacturing plant and running the office for a lumber broker. In 1985 I moved to Squaw Valley, CA (Olympic Valley) and worked as a Front Desk/Reservationist at a timeshare resort. I’ve worked for a law firm in Truckee, the Resort at Squaw Creek as an Executive Assistant, and for a land developer in Squaw Valley. In Reno I’ve worked for an engineering firm and as office manager during the construction of several developments. From there I went back to Truckee as Membership Administration Manager handling memberships for homeowners in Northstar-at-Tahoe, Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing. CR: What are your main duties? What is a typical day like? DJ: I interact with homeowners, either on the telephone or in person. I relay information on a variety of subjects to the appropriate departments. I help who I can, when I can. I also work with title companies on resale properties, vendors, and of course, Paul, Linda and Katrina on any projects they may have. There is no “normal” day; every one is different. That is what I love about my job. CR: What’s your favorite thing about working for CRHA member of the CRHA Photo and Story by Lisa Ericson (so far)? Or just your favorite thing about Caughlin Ranch (the community) in general? DJ: I love working with people and helping provide a solution to some of their problems, if I can. I enjoy the fact that each day is different. I learn something new every day. I appreciate the diverse personalities of my coworkers and each and every homeowner I deal with. As far as Caughlin Ranch goes, the most outstanding thing is the surrounding beauty. Randy Lisenby and his crew do such an amazing job of keeping the common areas in such good shape. I am looking forward to walking the trails and becoming more familiar with the various communities. CR:Tell us something about you: married, kids, pets, hobbies? DJ: I am a divorced mother of a 20-year old son, Ryan. I have 2 dogs, Teddy, a Lab mix and Sadie, a Border Collie. They are my walking partners. I love to take them to the Truckee River by my house, to play in the water. I also love to hike and mountain bike. I planted my first garden in Verdi this year and love to work in the yard. My son used to race motocross, so I enjoy anything having to do with that sport. I have my own motorcycle, so I Time to Stock Up for Winter RenoTahoeFirewood.com • Hardwoods & softwoods • Energy Logs • Prompt Delivery • Best Prices CELEBRATING Reno/Sparks Truckee • Tahoe 775-787-8841 866-WOOD530 YEARS enjoy getting out and riding when I can. I want to take a photography class and get into landscape photography more. In the winter, I sew, do crafts and jigsaw puzzles, and count the days until spring. CR: Where are you originally from and how long have you been in Reno? DJ: I grew up in Heppner, Oregon, a small lumber/wheat and cattle ranching community in northeastern Oregon. I was lucky enough to raise a few horses and participate in rodeo. I have lived in Verdi since 2002 and love it! I enjoy having the river on one side and Peavine on the other. It’s like living in the country, but still close to a small city! Our Home is Local, Our Service Goes Beyond... 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She worked at the Eldorado for several years, and quickly moved her way up the ladder to become one of more well respected and liked chefs. She spent time in the main kitchen, the buffet and La Strada (their high-end Italian restaurant). From the Eldorado, Dee moved on to a cuisine she was more familiar with, Thai, and went to work at The Green Papaya in Caughlin Ranch. She worked there, on and off, for several years. Fast forward to 2009—Steve is working as an electrical engineer, Dee is working at Green Papaya, and the owners ask them if they want to buy the restaurant. “Why not?” they said. So in the fall of ’09, Steve and Dee took over as the new owners. After years in the kitchen, Dee is now the person who meets you at the door, seats you, and makes sure you are happy. The menu has not changed much from the previous owners, 12 CaughlinRancher | Fall 2011 although you might notice the fresher ingredients and the Issan (Dee’s home region) influence. Over 30 fresh produce items go into the dishes made from scratch daily. Steve notes that most Thai restaurants in Reno are Bangkok style and more Americanized. At Green Papaya, the dishes are not all traditional spicy Thai. Steve explains that it’s more about a balance of spicy, sweet, sour and savory. He calls it “soulful Thai comfort food.” So if you’ve never been in to Green Papaya, or haven’t been back since Steve and Dee took over, it’s well worth a visit. Many of Steve’s old buddies as far back as Hunter Lake Elementary stop by, as well as the old Eldorado crew that worked with Dee. They love to stop in for a good meal and to see Dee, who “always has a smile on her face.” 4786 Caughlin Pkwy #303 (in the Scolari’s Shopping Center) (775) 826-8116 www.greenpapayareno.com HOURS: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-9:30 p.m. ; Closed Sunday • Weekly specials • Lunch specials • Take-out Yum Nua ( Spicy Grilled Beef Salad) - Serves 2 • 1/2 lb Tri-Tip grilled medium rare sliced • 2 Roma tomatoes diced • 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion • 1 fresh squeezed lime • 2 tsp fish sauce • 1 tsp rice powder • 1 sprig chopped fresh cilantro • fresh Thai chiles to taste 1) Mix lime juice, fish sauce, rice powder, cilantro, and chili peppers. 2) Combine with beef, tomato, onion, and cucumber, toss, and serve with fresh romaine leaves. Tom Yum Goong ( Shrimp Hot and Sour Soup) - Serves 2 • 6 fresh shrimp 26/30 • Chicken stock • 1 Roma tomato diced • 5 fresh oyster mushrooms chopped • 1 5" stalk fresh lemon grass sliced • 4 slices fresh Galanga • 3 whole Kafir leaves • Thai chilis to taste • 2 tsp fish sauce • 2 tsp fresh lime juice • 1 tsp sugar 1) Simmer lemon grass, chilis, Kafir leaves, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce and Galanga for 20 minutes. 2) Add shrimp, tomato, and mushrooms. 3) When shrimp are cooked, remove from heat and garnish with fresh green onion and cilantro. 4) Serve with rice. Nua Phad Nam Men Hui ( Stir fry beef and asparagus in oyster sauce) - Serves 2 • 1/2 lb sliced Tri-Tip • 6 stalks asparagus cut into 1” pieces • 1/4 cup sliced carrots • 2 Tbsp sliced fresh ginger • 1 clove chopped garlic • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce • 1 tsp sugar • dash white pepper • oil 1) In a hot wok add oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, pepper, and Oyster sauce. 2) Stir fry beef, asparagus, and carrots until meat is medium. 3) Serve with rice. Phad See Ew ( Fresh rice noodle stir fried with shrimp) Serves 2 • 6 fresh shrimp 26/30 • 1/2 pound fresh rice noodles • 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli • 2 cloves fresh chopped garlic • 2 eggs • 1 large ladle stir fry sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, duck sauce, and sugar) • oil 1) In a hot wok, stir fry oil, garlic and egg. Add noodles, stir fry sauce, shrimp and broccoli. 2) When shrimp are cooked, serve with rice. Phase 2: Irrigation Study by Paul Hershey Budget Update by Paul Hershey It’s that time of the year again. That’s right, budget time, and as always it presents the challenge of finding a way to meet the needs of the community without raising assessments. So let me state from the beginning: WE ARE NOT GOING TO INCREASE ASSESSMENTS. Community associations operate and execute their duties based upon an annual budget. That budget is developed and approved by both the board of directors and a vote of the membership. Throughout the year, that budget is monitored and the economic condition of the association is reported to the membership in the monthly board meetings. The budget for the association provides a blueprint balancing the income and expenses. However it serves several other purposes. It allows the community to plan events, maintain the community’s infrastructure, update and repair the common areas and minimize The water project is moving forward into Phase 2 as a result of the July board meeting approval. As a quick recap, Phase 1 was a study to determine if it was practical to use our ponds as secondary irrigation points. This was to be done without degrading the beautiful landscaping of the Ranch. Phase 1 was completed under the budget allowed by the board of directors. The results confirmed that with the building of an extension on our present irrigation system, the idea was not only worthy of consideration but validated that we need to move forward with the project. Phase 2 involves the engineers testing the flow rate of the system to determine what areas we can water, at what rate, and what the water usage would be. We have selected areas of the green belt that, once installed, will impact the savings. This will be reevaluated and a determination will be made as to the completion of the project. For more information Phase 1 results and the Phase 2 presentation are on our website for review. the chance of unexpected financial crises. The process for developing and approving a budget takes months and we are in that process. As you read this article, be aware that this is in track and look at the notice for your attendance at the budget workshops. A budget should always be prepared based on realistic goals and expectations for both income and expenses. In the economic situation of today we have looked at income short falls and balanced them with our expenses. We will provide a budget to the community that will meet our goals, maintain our property values, as much as we can in the market area and provide a life style that you can enjoy. Again, the budget preparation is underway. The meetings and discussions are open to the membership. Please attend the workshops and take part in your community. FALL INTO MAYBERRY LANDING (775) 787-8226 *Fresh Mexican Food *Fish Tacos *Take Out (775) 787-3307 Coffee Spirits ffee *Deli D *Cof *Sp Fall 2011 | CaughlinRancher 13 2011 Board of Directors Meeting Dates & Other Important Dates } September 7 Board Meeting/Second Budget Workshop } September 14 Deadline for Board Applications 5:00 p.m. at the Association office } September 18 Caughlin Ranch Community BBQ at the Caughlin Club located at 4100 Caughlin Parkway 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. } October 12 }October 31 Candidate Forum Night Ballot Deadline at Grant Thornton 5:00 p.m. (must be received by 10/31/2011) }November 4 Grant Thornton Office- Homeowners’ Meeting & Ballot Count @ 1:30 p.m. ** Annual Homeowners’ Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. & Board of Directors Meeting } November 9 * The open meetings of the Board will be held at the Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, 4885 Village Green Parkway, Reno, NV. The Board executive session will be held 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. The open meeting will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ** The ballot count will be conducted at Grant Thornton’s office at 100 West Liberty Street, Suite 770, Reno NV at 1:30 p.m. NOTICE: NRS 116.31083 provides that each Notice of a Meeting of the Executive Board of the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association (“Association”) must state the time and place of the meeting and include a copy of the Agenda for the meeting or the date on which and the locations where copies of the agenda may be conveniently obtained by the units’ owners. Agendas are available at the Office of the Association, 1100 Caughlin Crossing Suite 60, Reno, NV 89519, and ten (10) calendar days before the scheduled meeting. You are also notified of the rights of a unit’s owner to: a) Have a copy of the minutes or a summary of the minutes of the meeting provided to the unit’s owner upon request, and, if required or by the executive board upon payment to the association of the cost of providing the copy to the unit’s owners or in electronic format at no cost. (b) Speak to the association executive board, unless the executive board is meeting in executive session. (c) A copy of the audio recording of the minutes or a summary of the minutes of the meeting provided to the unit’s owner. Any comments made may potentially become permanent record of the minutes. 14 CaughlinRancher | Fall 2011 SCHOOL NEWS Roy Gomm Elementary Gopher Day- Fall Carnival October 1st, 11-3 p.m. Contact Lisa Collup at 233-7239 to volunteer or for more information. Fall Landscaping Tips by Randy Lissenby Here is a handy checklist for all your autumn gardening do’s: Rake lawns to keep leaves and twigs from suffocating grass. Dispose of diseased leaves; they Anderson Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive November 1-21. Contact Leslie Smith at 842-8432 to donate or help out. can harbor fungal diseases and re- Family Bingo Night November 8th, 6:30p.m. Contact Rayann Pezonella-Brown at 843-7107 for more info. periods, water your lawn once a infect your plants in the spring. Mow your lawn to a height of 2-3 inches. During extended dry month, if the ground is thawed and will absorb water. Fertilize your lawn for the final time with a slow- Remove dead and weak branches. Dig up tender bulbs and store them in a cool (not cold), dry place. Bring in your patio plants. Spray them outside with a general insecticide so they won’t infect your houseplants. Plant spring blooming bulbs as Spell-A-Thon November 10 – December 2. release organic product that is high Angel Tree November 21 – December 21. Contact Leslie Smith at 842-8432 for more info. retain its green color longer in winter Feed them with bulb food, water and color faster in the spring. Take well and mulch with compost after care not to over apply or to apply planting. If you have deer, rabbit Caughlin Ranch Elementary around trees and shrubs. Back to School Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 25th from 5:30 - 7:30 where families, friends and members of the community can come learn about CRES PTA sponsored programs and events and enjoy an ice cream sundae. Annual CRES Jog-a-Thon will be on Friday, Sept.23rd. Still focusing on technology in the classroom, raising money to aid, support and enrich the current teaching practices at Caughlin. Art Auction will be held at Caughlin Club again on March 16th. This was a wonderful event for everyone in the community to attend. Dinner was delicious and the art produced by the students was spectacular. There were many other silent auction items and raffle items so everyone had a chance to walk away with something. Fun was had by all. in nitrogen. That helps the lawn Aerate weather and soil conditions permit. or rodent problems, be sure to to improve the root zone and water plant pest-resistant bulbs. Again, after the procedure. remember to follow the guidelines Plant trees and shrubs and apply 2-4 inches of compost to for making any landscaping changes. Leave your perennials standing protect their root zones. Keep it until early spring to protect the 4 inches away from the trunks. crowns from winter kill. They also Stake any young trees and tie provide interest or seeds for the loosely, so they can move back and birds. forth. Check all staked trees to your ornamental grasses; they are make sure they are not restricted food and cover for birds. Wait until spring to cut back or the bark has grown over the wire Clean, oil and sharpen or tie. Once they have become well your gardening tools and mower rooted, remove the stakes and tie or wire. Water newly planted shrubs around the base every month. Water established trees every 30 days if it hasn’t rained or snowed. Water only if it is above 50 degrees and the ground is not frozen. blades. Before storing, wipe them with lubricating oil to prevent rust. Empty ceramic pots to prevent cracking Empty, drain and clean your birdbaths or fountains so the pumps and materials don’t freeze. Remember, any changes to existing Cover with a net to keep debris landscaping need approval by the free. Install a pond heater and Architectural Control Committee. circulating pump for your fish. Prune top-heavy or thick Turn off and drain your bushes, shrubs and trees to allow sprinkler system to prevent broken the wind to move through them. valves and pipes. 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