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4 Juniper Trails • November 2020 November 2020 • Juniper Trails 5 publisher’s note shopping frenzy begins! This year, though, things BECOME A are not quite normal. If you are like me, you have been shopping online for months and have already Happy Thanksgiving started accumulating holiday gifts. Those of us with PREFERRED PARTNER family members far away, may not be able to enjoy To All! feasting with each other this season. Still, we all have much to be thankful for, and nothing will stop November me from a good turkey dinner resplendent with All in a Word homemade pumpkin pie! T for time to be together, turkey, talk, and tangy weather. H for harvest stored away, home, and hearth, and holiday. Last month, we pulled off our first resident event up A for autumn’s frosty art, and abundance in the heart. at the lake. Pictures are featured in this issue. Also N for neighbors, and November, nice things, new things to remember. in this issue, we would like you to meet Juniper IS A K for kitchen, kettles’ croon, kith, and kin expected soon. Trails LIFE residents the Tolles who are working S for sizzles, sights, and sounds, and something special that abounds. hard to make a difference for all of us. Additional- MONTHLY PUBLICATION. ly, if you have an idea for a story about a neighbor That spells ~~~thanks --- for joy in living and a jolly good Thanksgiving. please let me know? So many of us do so much and yet go unthanked or unnoticed. -Aileen Fisher To everyone who works to help others in our lives Are you a small business owner interested in reaching residents The Clocks have been turned back and the year is almost over. If you are cheers to you! Thank you for all you do and best of Juniper Trails Life (Caughlin Ranch, Juniper Hills, Juniper like me, you can’t wait to get 2020 and all that came with it in the rearview wishes for a warm Thanksgiving! Ridge), or do you know a business you would like to refer to your mirror! Normally most of us spend Thanksgiving feasting, watching football, neighbors? It’s time to connect! Email publisher allison.robin- and spending time with our families. The following day, Black Friday, the [email protected] or 925-683-1520 to learn more. Now is the time to start thinking about how you want to market your business for AllisonOwner/Publisher Robinson growth in 2021. Juniper Trails LIFE
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SummerJTL Residents Gather for a Day on the Beach Photos courtesy of Ken Kearney, Mike Christy and Laurie-Jo Pettijohn On Sunday, September 27, the smoke cleared and made for a great day on the beach at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. JTL residents enjoyed wine tasting from Wine Tahoe, personal cheese platters, coffee tasting from Ellaprenure, and live jazz music from local radio DJ Rick Metz aka the Saxman. Lots of fun had by all! Special thank you to Alex Mourelatos for hosting our event! Stay tuned for our next COVID-friendly event.
8 Juniper Trails • November 2020 November 2020 • Juniper Trails 9 making a difference After college Jill joined a fortune 25, which runs from Huffaker all the way to Border- 200 company as the regional town and encompasses Lakeridge, Caughlin Ranch, manager of Northern Nevada and Somersett, Verdi, and Cold Springs, among others. Meet The Lake Tahoe where she worked with In total, I represent 64,000 Nevadans.” hundreds of small business owners to find payroll and human resource During the 2019 legislative session, Tolles served solutions which gave her unique on the commerce and labor committee, the edu- Tolles:A Family Committed To insight into our local economy, our cation committee, and the judiciary committee. job creators, and the challenges they She sponsored six bills that were signed into law: Improving Our Community face. In 2005, Jill began teaching at AB166, AB194, AB216, AB316, AB319, and SB208. By Resident Allison Robinson TMCC and the University of Nevada Reno, where she still instructs in the Her compassion and vision are clear and goals are Village at Rancharrah Meet the Tolles communication studies department lofty. “I am passionate about small business and in between her legislative duties. In ensuring that every individual can succeed. In my 2013, she also joined the faculty of career I helped small businesses just getting their the National Judicial College. Jill start in our community and over the years as an instructs students and judges to educator I have poured into thousands of students think critically, ask questions, listen, preparing to enter the workforce. That experience resolve conflict, and collaborate has translated to my focus on legislation that helps to find solutions to challenging and does not hinder Nevadans’ economic opportu- problems. This led her to open her STYX Midtown nities. I have continued my work fighting for our creases in taxes on already strapped own small business leading training in the 2015 legislative session to put most vulnerable citizens, our children, by passing businesses and families so we have and consulting with companies child abuse prevention programs into numerous laws cracking down on sex trafficking, to continue to stay safe and stay and individuals on effective schools across the state. In 2016, child exploitation and abuse” open as we make our way back to a communication strategies. the assembly seat opened up, and I full economic recovery. As a state, decided to run. I am passionate about No doubt there are some challenges ahead for we have done this before by diver- Helping others through service is high-quality education to ensure a Nevada. Tolles explains, “Due to the coronavirus sifying our economy beyond gaming It was the fall of 2013, a Saturday, late afternoon, when I noticed one of my neighbors had a a core value for Jill. She is pas- sound economic and socially stable shutdowns, our hospitality industry and small and mining to new areas of growth lot of cars parked in front of their home. We had recently moved to Caughlin Ranch and had sionately engaged in giving back to future in Nevada.” businesses suffered greatly along with our state like advanced manufacturing, not yet met our neighbors. On a whim, we grabbed a bottle of wine and crashed the gathering our community and serving others. revenues to pay for essential education and renewable energy production, and to introduce ourselves. That’s when I first met Jill and Par Tolles and a few other neighbors. She has been actively involved in Her advocacy is evidenced by her health services. We cannot afford another round tech. We need to continue to ensure We had a “6 degrees of separation” moment. It really is true that the world is small. After a ministry and volunteering through work as a past member of the St. Al- of deep cuts to our state budget or pursue in- our education system is prepar- few minutes of conversation with Jill and Par, we realized we knew people in common. Par’s church and numerous organizations. bert’s School Board and current board ing the students of today with the
business partner at the time, and his wife, were friends of mine from Incline, and in fact, Over the years, she has served as a member of the Education Alliance, as Serving jobs needed now and, in the future, their kids and my kids were good friends. It was just one of those many coincidences in life. leader, speaker, facilitator, mentor, well as her work with other organi- Nevada and attract high paying jobs to our and volunteer to a broad variety of zations aimed at improving the state community to bolster our econom- The Tolles are a family that cares about our community. The pair met while working with populations. Jill is an outspoken and of public education in Nevada. Jill ic vitality. We have many valuable the same youth group in Reno. Both grew up in the bay area and met right after College. Jill staunch advocate for the safety of advocated, as a citizen, for high-qual- resources and treasures in our state attended UNR and Par, UC Davis. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech one of our most vulnerable popu- ity education at the legislature from and have a great future to work communication. Par has a bachelor’s degree in international relations. In 1998, they married lations, our children. She served 2011-2015 and as an assemblywoman toward for all citizens if we pursue and moved into their home in Caughlin Ranch in January of 2004. “Our home was one of the on the Task Force for Child Sexual in 2017 and 2019. the right path moving forward.” first ones built in Caughlin Ranch in the early 1980s, and we spent the first few years remod- Abuse Prevention, established by the eling and landscaping it. We absolutely love the access to the ditch trail and the mountains 2013 legislature, and developed and “I will continue to support efforts The Tolles have been joyfully mar- behind our house. It is our gym and our sanctuary. We love the neighbors and how friendly lobbied for the successful passage to improve our education system ried for 23 years. They are the proud everyone is. Reno is still a place where strangers will smile and say hi when you pass on the of SB394 which established state- and ensure that future generations parents of two wonderful daughters, street or the trails,” explains Jill. wide curriculum standards to teach of Nevadans are able to meet the Riley, 19, a sophomore at Cal Poly personal safety to children. SB 394 needs of the state’s growing and studying business, and Mia, a 17-year- Par has had been in the world of commercial real estate since he graduated from college and, in passed unanimously out of both diversifying economy.” old senior at Reno High. 2016 after nearly two decades of corporate experience, decided to venture out on his own and houses and was signed into law by founded TDC, Tolles Development Company. TDC’s current developments include The Village Governor Sandoval during the 2015 Tolles has now served in the leg- Thank you, Jill, for your time, dedica- at Rancharrah and active redevelopment projects in Midtown. Par stays passionately commit- legislative session islature since 2016 in two regular tion, and commitment to making our ted to downtown, recently partnering with the community foundation to develop the Village on sessions and two special sessions. “I neighborhood and state a better place Sage Street. He is also the chairman for the Downtown Reno Partnership (the ambassador fo- “I started as an advocate for educa- am unopposed in this election cycle, for all of us! If you have a concern or cused business improvement district) and serves on the board of directors of Northern Nevada tion and child abuse issues. I helped so I am entering my third term as the initiative you would like to discuss with HOPES and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. pass my first bill into law as a citizen representative for Assembly District Jill, she can be reached at jilltolles.com
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The gains in can help to diminish the plate is sandwiched between the hard bone, it is more vulnerable to shear and strength and speed will be exponential! Than Just injury temporarily, but if compressive forces. it isn’t healed properly, The common ages that children experience grow- that same injury will re- “Approximately 15% to ing pains are 3-5 and 8-12. To help ease that pain, turn to haunt and hinder 30% of all childhood I recommend a massage or gentle rubbing, Epsom Growing every sports season. fractures are growth salt baths, and gentle movement. plate fractures. Because Another myth I often the growth plate helps What can we do to help our kids? hear is, “it’s just grow- determine the future 1. Listen to them. If they hurt, let them rest. They Pains? ing pains; they’re kids, and they will just heal.” The problem is length and shape of the may still desire to play in the pool or goof off in the it doesn’t always just heal. Remember, pain is a signal to our mature bone, this type of backyard. This can be active recovery from a tough a better you bodies that something is wrong. Also, when someone has pain, fracture requires prompt week of drills at practice. By Dr. Danielle Litoff, MPT, DPT, CMP, OCS, CTNC compensatory patterns can develop. Think of a limp, it becomes a attention. If not treated habit and even when the pain is gone, the limp may still be there. properly, it could result in 2. There is a growing body of evidence that shows As a physical therapist specializing in sports medicine for 20 We have the opportunity to correct these problems before they a limb that is crooked or unequal in length when compared to its opposite limb. sports specialization before high school can lead to years, I have discovered a plethora of misinformation pertaining become an issue. The beauty of the youth athlete is they are still Fortunately, serious problems are rare. With proper treatment, most growth greater risks of overuse injury and burnout. They to the pain our youth are experiencing as a result of their athletic growing and changing. This is the prime window of opportunity plate fractures heal without complications.” may do better with an entire season off. Let them endeavors. In my practice, I have witnessed an increase in the to guide their movement and strength progressions while they play a recreational sport, one that is different from numbers of kids, ages 5-18, who play one sport 4-6 days per week, are developing, before it becomes a chronic injury. Common injuries that happen with trauma and overuse are Severs (heel pain), what they are doing competitively. The majority of year-round. Many of these kids have struggled with the same Osgood Schlatter disease (tibia: large painful bump just below the knee cap), professional athletes played more than one sport, al- injury on and off for years before they come in for treatment. I Next, I want to highlight overuse injuries in the youth athlete. Little League elbow, and gymnast wrist. These injuries can be overlooked and lowing the body to actively recover between seasons. Over 70% of youth injuries are from overuse. Kids have common regarded as “just a sprain.” When these injuries are not identified, significant patterns of overuse that are very different from the adult athlete. problems can arise that may affect the child well into their adult years. 3. Find a physical therapist or trainer who will work Children are not small adults. There are variations we must con- with your child to teach effective patterned move- sider in their athletic training. Soft tissue injuries are something I see very frequently in my athletes. These ments. Regardless of the injury or the cause, there are commonly known as tendonitis and chronic muscle strains. Shoulder pain will be imbalances in the injured region, in addition 1. Growth spurts, the pattern in which they grow, will change is frequent throughout the season in our pitchers and swimmers. The ache just to, the joint above and below. The time of healing is how they move. During a growth spurt, the brain does not below the knee cap for our soccer players and volleyball players. The chronic the perfect time for a professional movement spe- know yet where the body is in space, therefore the child may hip flexor strain for all my track athletes, and don’t forget the “pulled hammy” cialist to retrain the muscles and joints to move with be clumsy (think of the puppy with big paws that falls every that just won’t stop hurting with all my sprinting and cutting sports. the best efficient pattern. You will see huge gains time it runs). That, in and of itself, will predispose the young when your child can move effectively without pain! WE MAKE RENO athlete to injury. The soft-tissue injuries occur when STRONGER THAN YESTERDAY! 2. 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Mark Geil, Agent I’m excited to announce auto insurance rates just went down. • Follow up on fraud. If you’ve already been victimized by Ryan Nelson Financial Advisor 255 W Moana Lane I can help you find coverage that works for you. having new accounts opened in your name, contact one of the edwardjones.com M ember SIPC Reno, NV 89509 three major credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax, or 1885 South Arlington Ave LET’S TALK TODAY Suite 101 Business: 775-826-9200 TransUnion) and place a 90-day fraud alert on your credit file. Reno, NV 89509 [email protected] You might also want to file a complaint with the Federal Trade 775-322-7018 Commission, print it out and file it with your local law enforce- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL 16 Juniper19011 5Trails5 • November 2020 State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas, Richardson, TX November 2020 • Juniper Trails 17 ARE YOU PREPARED? PLANNING AHEAD FOR A NATURAL DISASTER family matters
The California fires got our neighbors and residents thinking. It seems like every month, somewhere experiences a natural disaster: flooding, hurricanes, mudslides, fires, earthquakes. Here in Northern Nevada, we are a target for fires and earthquakes. Are you ready? Do you have a “go bag”? What would you put in it? Below are some tips you may want to review with your family in case the unthinkable happens.
Make A Plan • Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster and equipment strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could • Languages spoken affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and recon- • Cultural and religious considerations nect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar • Pets or service animals and easy to find. • Households with school-aged children
Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with Step 3: Fill out a family emergency plan your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan. Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use it as a guide to create your own. 1. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? • Emergency plan for parents (PDF) 2. What is my shelter plan? 3. What is my evacuation route? Step 4: Practice your plan with your family 4. What is my family/household communication plan? • Family emergency communication guide 5. Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit? • Family communication plan card that you can share digitally 6. Check with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and update with all members my emergency plans due to coronavirus. • Emergency plan: practice your escape • Get masks (for everyone over 2 years old), disinfectants, and • Emergency plan for kids: make sure they understand what to check sheltering plan. do if mom and dad are at work or unreachable. • Emergency plan for commuters: does a family member work Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household. As you prepare out of town? What is that plan? your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living • Pet owners: what is the pet evac plan? needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities • Know your alerts and warnings and how people in the network can assist each other with com- • Protect critical documents and valuables munication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like • Document and insure your property: consider photographing operating medical equipment. Create your own personal network heirlooms, furniture, jewelry, and artwork. for specific areas where you need assistance. Keep in mind that • Emergency financial first aid kit some of these factors when developing your plan: • Consumer financial protection bureau disaster checklist • Make a plan (video): Sometimes in the midst of an emergency, • Different ages of members within your household it’s difficult to think clearly. Consider making a video to share • Responsibilities for assisting others with your kids that outlines the plan in case an adult is not • Locations frequented there or injured. • Dietary needs • Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment For more information, go to ready.gov/plan. 18 Juniper Trails • November 2020 November 2020 • Juniper Trails 19 This is what diversification looks like. Thankfully, our local econ- and/or large, dense metro areas likely facing increasing taxes, omy is very different than it was ten years ago. We now have more COVID-19 operational restrictions, and a reluctant workforce are This Is A than 200 new, advanced manufacturing, technology, logistics, and looking at Reno-Sparks as a viable option. Additionally, there is Not e-commerce companies that make our economy quite diversified. an increased demand for on-shore manufacturing operations and This diversification augments our visitor industry demand while supply chains, particularly for areas identified by the pandemic protecting us from excessive job losses. In short, our local economy as problem areas, like medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and med- will not “crash” as it has in the past. This pandemic driven recession ical devices. Finally, an increasing number of companies embrace Housing Bubble! provides proof of our diversification. Compared to the Las Vegas remote working, enabling a workforce to consider Reno-Sparks to visitor industry economy, the same economy we had ten years ago, seek a better work-life balance and an improved quality of life. we are practically unfazed by the current recession. Exceptions are brick-and-mortar retail and restaurants, and bars, all of which have So, a housing bubble, this is not! It should now be apparent that been heavily hit by the shutdowns. Several factors demonstrate this the current housing price increases are supported by sustainable diversification: We hit a record in sales tax revenue in June, up 13% jobs and real demand. The demand is growing, while the supply from a year ago (Las Vegas is down 13%); Our unemployment rate of housing continues to lag. There is no slowing down the expect- spiked during the initial lockdown but has dropped to 8.1%, less than ed job growth; in fact, the pandemic has accelerated it. Regard- half of Las Vegas’s 16.4; even our gaming revenue is only down 7.5% , less, this is precisely the kind of job growth we need, “jobs of the compared to Las Vegas at 39% year over year drop. We expect things future” with higher wages and generous benefits, to replace the to get even better in the months ahead. jobs we will lose to the pandemic and automation. So, rather than waiting for the bubble to burst, we need to do everything we can Economic development indicators are positive. Fortunately, the to increase the housing supply, especially affordable housing. pandemic has highlighted the many live-work-play advantages The long-term success of our community depends on it.” of our region to companies and employees alike, as evidenced by increased prospect activity and remote workers moving here. Last Dee McNeely has lived in Caughlin Ranch for over 30 years and is month, we had a record number of new company leads at 46, three a licensed real estate broker with Dickson. She would be happy to home works do a market analysis on your home. Written by Mike Kazmierski, provided by resident Dee McNeely times our monthly average. Companies in high-cost environments
Mike Kazmierski heads the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). Below are his thoughts on the current Reno/Sparks housing market.
Here we go again. Many people have expressed concern about the growing housing “bubble.” They say a record median home price of $449,000 for housing in Reno-Sparks is “not sustainable and will surely crash….” Wrong! The increase in our housing prices is a real-world example of the law of supply and demand. The more demand we have for our inadequate supply of housing, the higher the prices go. So why is this housing price spike so different than Dee McNeely those in the past – spikes that ended badly -- and why are we not likely to see prices drop as they did before? BROKER/SALESPERSON A Juniper Hills Resident This is not like prior housing booms. Previous booms (bubbles) were built off speculation, not real, sustainable job growth. According HELPING HOMEOWNERS WHEN THEY BUY, to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Reno-Sparks MSA has added Gregory R. Eissmann, DDS SELL, AND ALL THE YEARS IN BETWEEN. over 8,000 new jobs per year in the past seven years (pre-COVID). Roland L. Postlewait, DDS Over 37 years of Experience, During this same period, we only added 2,500 new housing units Integrity and Empathy. on average in the entire region. 2,500 units per year are far below are proud to announce the grand opening of their the more than 5,000 housing units we need to accommodate our 775-830-7000 cell "New Location and Associateship" License #: BS. 0013130 job growth (at a ratio of 1.4 jobs per housing unit customarily used). http://www.renotahoerealestate.com This growing shortfall in new housing units drives the prices up as [email protected] demand increases, which results in median home price records and 605 Sierra Rose Dr. | Suite 5 | Reno, NV 89511 unaffordable housing. These record housing prices make home- ownership impossible for many in our community and force them 775-827-2299 to rent. The increase in rental demand has driven multifamily rental [email protected] prices up more than 62% over the same period. 20 Juniper Trails • November 2020 November 2020 • Juniper Trails 21 30 year old firm serving the Reno-Sparks -Tahoe Region WHITE SIERRA CONSTRUCTION Specializing in repairs, maintenance, and equipment replacement Custom Homebuilding Two hour service window Major Remodel Financing available for equipment replacement Framing and Finish Carpentry
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shots it can work. I know – that doesn’t make sense. With mod- twice as fast as the backstroke ensuring stability of the clubhead weather on the way, our 4,000 square foot member-only short The ern lofting of clubs, the pitching wedge that was traditionally 48 through the shot. game arena is a great spot to practice and take a lesson. degrees of loft can now have as little as 43 degrees of loft. Your gap wedge has anywhere from 48 - 52 degrees of loft and your *Hinge – remember the hinging of the golf club in golf is up and See you soon – Stuart 775-787-1800 ext 105. sand wedge has 54 - 58 degrees of loft. Many of you will have down and not side to side wedges with the loft degrees on the club while others will have the letters P, A, or G, S, L. It never seems to be quite apples to With the weight staying on the lead side understand there is no Pitch apples in these days. A or G will represent a 48 – 52-degree loft. weight transfer in this shot. This is very different from the full “A” stands for approach and “G” stands for gap. “L” stands for lob swing. The upper body/ arms /hands lead the downswing on this and is 58 – 62 degrees of loft. shot – not the lower body. Getting proficient with this will give you the utmost consistency with this shot. Now that we have eliminated the pitching wedge for this shot, let’s figure out how to hit it. Biggest errors I see on a daily basis golf tip of the month 1. Upper body tilted back to promote height Shot Pre-swing (right-handers) 2. Club swinging back around body – under plane 1. Feet close together with-in shoulder width 3. Right hand hinging club back behind the player First by definition – A pitch shot 2. Feet aimed slightly left of target 4. Weight transfer from side to side 3. Shoulders level and slightly left of target 5. No body release to the target flies farther in the air than it 4. Weight on left side or foot 6. Excessive use of a Lob Wedge around the green rolls out on the green. For this to 5. Hands centered to just slightly ahead of clubhead 6. Right hand a little more on top of the grip Let our great staff of PGA and LPGA instructors get you to the happen we must have a heightened next level. Also, check out our great new membership offerings. trajectory. A typical distance of the Swing Our new single membership for $350 per month – includes carts, 1. Weight stays on the left side or foot throughout stroke range, and all golf – has been very well received. With cooler pitch shot is 10 - 25 yards. 2. Minimal hinge* with hands in back portion of stroke 3. Small turn and arm stroke back to hip high club staying on plane This time, we are going to cover a basic pitch shot. We will save the 4. Soft transition of back to down allowing club to unhinge and extra high shots (the flop shot) and the extra-low shots (bump and fall immediately from top Enjoy our new dinner menu. run) for another time. 5. Body turns through to support the motion 6. Hands finish alongside of lead hip Visit www.somersettgolfandcountryclub.com Q. What is your best club for a standard pitch shot? FOR FULL MENU A. I would recommend a gap wedge or a sand wedge. I would not The tempo of this shot is the same as a putt – 2:1 or as I like recommend a pitching wedge for most shots however specific to say “ap-ple pie”. This emphasizes that the through stroke is 24 Juniper Trails • November 2020 November 2020 • Juniper Trails 25 Helping Juniper Trails see clearly.
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