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Water Use During A Drought
As we enter our 4th year of the drought many customers are concerned about water supply and what they can do to help. The Sun Valley General Improvement District buys water wholesale from the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) who owns and operates the only water treatment plants in the Truckee Meadows. TMWA also operates several groundwater wells in the region to offset the surface water use from the Truckee River. TMWA is assuring us that they are prepared to meet the demands of all water users by utilizing its drought storage located in Donner and Independence Lakes. TMWA is also asking that all its customers including the Sun Valley General Improvement District reduce water use by 10% . For water saving tips to meet this goal, please visit the District website at www.svgid.com/conservation.
3rd Annual Summer Blowout:
Much fun was had at the Dive into Summer Event in June. The District invites you to come join the fun at the next scheduled movie in the park night on Friday, August 7th. Festivities begin at 6pm and will conclude with the feature presentation of George Lucas’s Strange Magic at dark. Everyone is welcome so bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs to what has become a Sun Valley family favorite event. Service dogs only allowed. Alcohol is prohibited.
Have Your Party At The Pool
Having a party or special event this summer? The Sun Valley Pool is available to rent for private use. Private parties receive exclusive use of the pool at $100 per hour with 2-hour minimum (includes up to 25 admissions). You can also reserve the party area at the pool during regular operating hours. A 2-hour party is $75 and includes up to 10 admissions; additional hours are $25 each. The Sun Valley park pavilions are also available for parties and events. For more information on any of these rentals, please call the District office (775) 673-2220.
Summer Swim Lessons
For information on the July/August swim lesson schedule, please visit the District’s website www.svgid.com/pool or stop by the pool or District office for a registration form.
Farewell And Good Luck!
Mike Ariztia has resigned his position as the District’s Public Works Director for a general manager position at a water district in Montana . Over the course of his 18-year career with the District, Mike has been instrumental in overseeing many developments and improvements to the valley while carrying out the mission and goals of the District. Although we are saddened by his leaving and we all will miss our friend and colleague, we are happy for him and his family and wish Mike the best of luck in his new position.
Graffiti Is A Crime
To report graffiti or tagging
at Sun Valley parks or facilities contact the District office at 775- 673-2220. Report graffiti or acts of vandalism in progress immediately by contacting the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department at 775-785- 4629. For more information on how to report graffiti visit www.washoesheriff.com or install the “WCSO” app on your Apple or Android phone or tablet.
Recreation Fee Increase
In 2010 the Sun Valley General Improvement District acquired all community parks within Sun Valley and the Sun Valley Swimming pool from Washoe County. The acquisition occurred when the county was preparing to close the pool indefinitely and reduce operation, maintenance, and security at the parks.
At that time, the District’s Board of Trustees established a recreational fee of $3.02 per month to help pay for the operation of these facilities. For the last 5 years this fee has remained unchanged; however, due to the rising cost of operation it was recommended to increase the fee. The District held a Tariff meeting on April 21st to discuss all options and seek input from residents, then moved to increase the fee to $3.50 per month.
To review the minutes of the Tariff Hearing, visit www.svgid.com/Meeting/APR2115M.pdf
Trustee Margaret Reinhardt
First of all I would like to thank you for electing me to represent you on the SVGID Board of Trustees for 3 consecutive terms. It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve you the past 11 years. I have sat on RTC committees representing your interests on the Sun Valley Blvd beautification project and the committee to study the Pyramid Hwy/395 interceptor. Also, I’ve served on the design team for the Red Hill Park and as secretary on the Western Regional Water Commission. It has been both an experience and education that could not have been achieved without your votes of confidence.
Reflecting back upon my 50 years as a Sun Valley resident I can honestly say I wouldn’t have wanted to live anywhere else. To state a few advantages Sun Valley suffers very little when it comes to natural disasters, property taxes are lower here and home prices are affordable to those with low and medium incomes giving many, including myself, the opportunity to become home owners. For raising children and enjoying pets we have been blessed with 3rd acre zoning. I knew at first sight that Sun Valley was to be the place I would raise my children and realize my dreams. I can’t thank you all enough.
Senior Services
Washoe County Senior Services offers daily activities Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center. The Veteran’s Resource Center is on site twice a month in addition to daily lunches offered by the Washoe County Senior Nutrition Program. For more information regarding this program please call 775-673-9417.
Sun Valley Teen Center
The Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows recently closed its Sun Valley Teen Center located in the Mary Hansen building at the Sun Valley Community Park. Although the teen site has closed they will remain a part of the Sun Valley community by offering after school programs at various local schools. The Mary Hansen building is available for lease to groups and/or organizations. For more information contact the District office at 775-673-2220.
Dates To Remember
• July 3, 2015 – Independence Day (office closed)
• July 31, 2015 – Last day to submit for photo contest
• July 31, 2015 – Last day to submit nomination for Community Service Award
• August 7, 2015 – Summer Blowout event at the Sun Valley Community Park
• August 9, 2015 – Pool closes for the season
• August 7, 2015 – Labor Day (office closed)