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CONNECTIONS
Fernley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
July 2015
A Note from our President:
Independence
As a long time citizen of Fernley I have spent
several Fourth of July Celebrations at the Out of
Town Park. As far back as I can remember, the
Fernley Fourth of July has been the premiere
celebration. I have participated in most activities
over the years including constructing and
decorating a float with co-workers in 1998. We
gathered in the heat at the end of Main Street by
the NDOT yard at about 7am, all of us with young
children ranging in ages from 1-12 years old, trying
to keep them in check and in good spirits. Knowing
that all of our friends and family would be seeing
us and cheering us on as we celebrated the birth
of our great nation was very exciting. Honestly as
silly as it may seem, it was a proud moment in all
of our lives.
Horseshoe tournaments, boxing matches, country
bands and softball games - I remember it all and
cherish those memories. Hostile balloon fights on main street during the parade and a
fire works show worthy of the rich and famous - that’s what small town living is all about.
We may not be rich or famous, but we are blessed to have a community that knows how
to celebrate our independence day. Thank you to the Fernley Fourth of July Committee
for sharing your event with us. Like me, most people will walk away with memories they
will cherish forever.
Thank you!
The Fernley Chamber of Commerce would like to extend their gratitude to
Chet Ferrel of Ferrel Construction for installing the Main Street Banners.
You can view pictures of these banners throughout the pages of this
month’s newsletter.
“This is a part-time job. We
don't even know if this a
salaried job or not yet. It's
kind of strange when you're
starting out from scratch.”
Former Mayor David Stix, Jr.,
Reno Gazette Journal 2001
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On July 1, 2001, Fernley incorporated as a city with David Stix, Jr. as its first Mayor.
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A Note from our President
Fernley, Incorporated
After Hours Calendar
Chamber Calendar
Fernley Golf Classic
Metro Economic Indicator
Chamber Board Members and
Staff
New and Renewing Members
Member Spotlight
New Member Profiles
Churches
Member Events
Ribbon Cuttings
Member News
Ad Pricing
Man Street Banner, installed by Ferrel Construction
Main Street Banner, installed by Ferrel Construction
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FERNLEY, INCORPORATED
Sponsored and Hosted by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce
Small, but Growing Fernley Prepares to Incorporate (Las Vegas Sun, Saturday, December 2, 2000)
Senior citizen Neta Jones trudges past the tumbleweeds along the highway and then walks slowly up the sidewalk to the
entrance. Patricia Kearns drives her truck past the Wigwam Restaurant, Lola's Chair beauty shop, Rico's Tacos and Fred's
Fix-It auto shop before heading into the parking lot.
Like everywhere else, the talk here is about the Nov. 7 election. But Fernley residents are not in a tizzy over the Bush-Gore
deadlock. They have something more important to debate.
On Election Day, Fernley residents voted 56 percent to 44 percent to incorporate their community of more than 8,000.
Next July 1 - after voters elect a council and a mayor and decide whether to convert the local members of the Lyon County
Sheriff's Department into their Police Department - Fernley officially becomes Nevada's 19th city.
"I voted no," said Mary Khalar, who moved here from the Bay area two years ago. "I think we will have to pay high taxes.
We moved here because it is a lot less expensive than California and we could have horses and cows."
Kearns, a Los Angeles transplant, said she is happy about the incorporation.
"Fernley is growing so fast we had to incorporate. Maybe we will get better services. Growth is going to come whether we
like it or not. It is better we control it ourselves."
This is no Grover's Corners, N.H., with neat row houses and white picket fences. Fernley is a hodgepodge of buildings. Old
trailer courts are situated along Main Street near new shopping centers. Horses graze in grassy fields under cottonwood
trees. The House of Pain tattoo parlor is across the street from the Fernley Chamber of Commerce.
Fernley won't win any urban planning awards, but residents like it just fine.
Over his morning cup of hot tea at the Wigwam, Lyon County Commissioner LeRoy Goodman said merchants are talking of
building a new downtown district around a theme.
"You get better planning with incorporation," he said. "It's a new era, exciting for Fernley."
Goodman moved here from Virginia City 35 years ago to take a job teaching at the local high school. Everybody knew each
other by name back then, when Fernley was just a struggling farming community.
Wigwam owner Mary Royels remembers the time in the 1960s when she could not get an $8,000 loan to expand her thentiny hamburger business.
The only bankers were 30 miles away in Reno and they weren't loaning anything to Fernley.
But about five years ago, Joe and Patty Waide acquired a 4,500-acre private industrial park on the east side of town and
started attracting businesses, very large businesses.
Two years ago amazon.com opened a mammoth book distribution center in the industrial park. It is only one of more than
a dozen huge businesses in Fernley.
Publishing giant Quebecor prints the Sears catalog and "Parade," a Sunday newspaper supplement, in its Fernley outlet.
Honeywell, MSC and Trek have businesses just down the block.
The businesses were attracted by the relatively cheap land and Fernley's transportation hub location. The city is just outside the Reno metropolitan area along Interstate 80. The Union Pacific Railroad runs close to the industrial park.
"The businesses have raised the income level and brought jobs to Fernley," Goodman said. "People who were commuting
to Reno are staying here now."
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FERNLEY, INCORPORATED
Sponsored and Hosted by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce
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He said Trek, a deck manufacturer, pays employees about $15 per hour and benefits. Others pay in the $10 an hour range.
Before the industrial growth, Fernley's businesses generally paid minimum wage.
The drive for incorporation was led by Fernley residents Kevin and Debra Brazell. Kevin Brazell said residents were tired of
driving 45 miles to the county seat at Yerington for building permits and business licenses.
"The county has done a good job, but we need more things than they can give us," he said. "We are doubling in population
every five years and we need to have local people making decisions."
Goodman and other county commissioners unanimously backed the incorporation effort. He maintains cityhood will reduce the layers of government in Fernley.
He also expects the city will pick up about $650,000 in state tax revenue that otherwise would have gone to the county.
The leading incorporation opponent was lifelong resident and Fernley Town Board Chairman David Stix Jr.
"We were operating very efficiently with the town board for the taxpayers," he said. "It was going along smoothly."
But after the voters spoke, Stix had a change of heart. He will be a candidate for Fernley mayor.
"If you can't beat them, join them," Stix said jokingly. "I accept the voters' decision. I am now completely backing incorporation."
He maintains there will be extra expenses with cityhood. Stix said the city must set up its own planning department and
hire a city clerk. But he expects the community will retain its rural atmosphere.
The town board has prepared a master plan that will allow a build-out to about 30,000 residents over 20 years and still
Did You Know?
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There are 108 cities and towns in Nevada, of which 19 are incorporated.
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The smallest incorporated city in Nevada, as of 2013, is Caliente with a population of 1,169.
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In order for an incorporated area to become incorporated in the state of Nevada, according to the
Nevada State Legislature, Be currently used or suitable for residential, commercial, industrial or
governmental purposes; Be contiguous and urban in character, and include all contiguous area
used for residential purposes; In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, have an average
population density which is: Not less than four persons per acre if the proposed city is within 7
miles of the county seat; or At least equal to the density of any city that is within 7 miles of the proposed boundaries, if the proposed city is not within 7 miles of the county seat (If the area proposed
to be included in the city is more than 7 miles away from the county seat and more than 7 miles
away from any existing city, there is no requirement concerning density of population); Not include
any portion of a parcel of privately owned real property that has not been subdivided and is 100
acres or more in area without the written consent of the owner; Not include any area within the
boundaries of an existing incorporated city.
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leave open space.
"We want to maintain what drew the citizens here in the first
place," Stix said.
"Fernley's growth is starting to flatten out. The population peak
has come."
State Demographer Jeff Hardcastle said the population was 8,030
in 1999 and will increase to about 11,100 in 2010.
Over the past 39 years, the Wigwam has grown from little more
than a hole in the wall to the town's primary local gathering place.
More than a restaurant, the building is a museum of Indian artifacts and western paintings.
"We couldn't have made it without the growth," Royels said.
Still, she said a small town closeness remains."
"If something happens here and my husband is out of town, someone fixes it for me," Royels said. "People care."
Retrieved from http://lasvegassun.com/news/2000/dec/02/smallbut-growing-fernley-prepares-to-incorporate/
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Man Street Banner, installed by Ferrel Construction
BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS
Fernley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Last Month
Business After Hours is another way our
members can promote their business.
Every third Thursday of the month, we
invite a business to open its doors and
invite the community, not only to
introduce both members and non
members to their organization, but also
to encourage repeat business. The
Chamber actively promotes Business
Thank you to all who joined us at The Pizza Factory, on Thursday, June
After Hours events on our Facebook page
18th! We hoped you enjoyed the drinks and appetizers provided by
and in a mass email to everyone who has
owner, Susie DePorto, of the Pizza Factory!
subscribed to our email updates.
July After Hours
On July 16th, the Fernley Chamber of Commerce partnered with
Silverado Casino for our monthly Business After Hours event.
Members of the Fernley business community enjoyed food and
beverages provided by Silverado Casino’s owner and managing
partner, Matt Berry.
Join us on August 20th at Chamber member, Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate.
Network with members of the Fernley business community, and enjoy food and
beverages provided by this Fernley area real estate company. This mixer will be held at
the Desert Lakes Golf Course and will feature hot dogs, hamburgers, and a no-host bar.
The event will start at 4:30pm and is expected to last until 7pm. We hope to see you
there!
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JULY 2015 EVENTS
AT THE CHAMBER
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Monthly
Business After
Chamber Golf
Luncheon,
Hours, Silverado
Classic at the
Ambassadors
Breakfast,
7:30am, The Golf
Club at Fernley
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Ambassadors
Breakfast, 7:30am,
The Golf Club at
Fernley
11:15am, City Hall Casino, 4:30pm
Golf Club at
Fernley, 8:00am
Board Meeting at
City Hall, 4:00pm
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Ambassadors
Breakfast,
7:30am, The Golf
Club at Fernley
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Ambassadors
Breakfast,
7:30am, The Golf
Club at Fernley
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AUG 2015 EVENTS
AT THE CHAMBER
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Breakfast, 7:30am,
Monthly
Business After
The Golf Club at
Luncheon,
Hours, Coldwell
Fernley
11:15am, City Hall Banker Select,
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Ambassadors
Breakfast,
7:30am, The Golf
Club at Fernley
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Ambassadors
Breakfast,
7:30am, The Golf
Club at Fernley
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Board Meeting at
City Hall, 4:00pm
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Ambassadors
Breakfast,
7:30am, The Golf
Club at Fernley
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The Fernley Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is our second fundraiser of the year for the Chamber. We invite you to
sponsor, donate, or participate as you are able. The event starts at 8:00am with a shotgun/scramble format. Please contact the chamber using the address and phone number above or emailing info@fernleychamber.org.
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4th Annual
GOLF CLASSIC
Sponsored and Hosted by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce
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4th Annual
GOLF CLASSIC
Sponsored and Hosted by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce
Did you know?
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The Golf Club at Fernley hosts Ladies Links and Drinks every Thursday, starting at 6pm. It also serves as a location for the Fernley
Chamber of Commerce’s weekly Ambassadors Breakfast. Businesses are welcome to contact the Golf Club of Fernley to reserve their
banquet hall for classes, seminars, or other events.
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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
President
Tracy Jo Johnson
Secretary
Marty Hardie
Director
Jack Kennedy
Nevada State Bank
Cedar Center
Retired
Vice President
Kelly Brye
The Insurance Depot,
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2nd Vice President
Jaime Popp
Fernley 95 Speedway
Director
Kim Swanson
The City of Fernley
Director
Evelene Ricci
NV Energy
Treasurer
Eric Lawrence
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Director
Mark Knodell
Nevada Cement
Director
Bill Meyer
Retired
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JULY METRO ECONOMIC INDICATOR
Economic Information
UNEMPLOYMENT
Fernley
May 2015
NONFARM PAYROLL
10.2%
Mar 2015
Nevada
May 2015
9.9%
Total
# of Units Sold & Ave Price
18,935
6.6%
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Apr 2015
7.1%
Retail Trade
2,747
Mar 2015
7.6%
Information
378
United States
Transportation & Public
1,729
1,527
284
5.5%
Finance, Insurance, &
Apr 2015
Mar 2015
5.4%
5.5%
Real Estate
Professional
1,554
COST OF LIVING INDEX
Educational, Health Care,
3,419
(Based on US score of
Arts, Entertainment, Rec,
Fernley
Nevada
& Food, Services
93.5%
102%
Public Administration
Other
921
45@$168,900
June 2015
As of 4th Q 2014
(By Employee)
Manpower
90-99
Lowes
100-199
Nevada
100-199
Cement Co.
Yearly Change
1,556
May 2015
100% in 2014)
LARGEST BUSINESSES
Fernley
Lyon County
As of 2013
9.0%
Apr 2015
Real Estate & Business
LOCAL REAL ESTATE
QG Printing
100-199
# of Units Sold
10.3%
Trex Company
100-199
Average Price
29.9%
Wal-Mart
200-299
300-399
MSC Industrial
Reno/Sparks
# of Units Sold and Ave. Price
May 2015
574 @ $285,900
Fernley Yearly Change
1,839
# of Units Sold
3.8%
Average Price
18.7%
1,346
665
AUGUST METRO ECONOMIC INDICATOR
Economic Information
UNEMPLOYMENT
Fernley
June 2015
9.3%
May 2015
9.0%
Apr 2015
Nevada
June 2015
10.2%
May 2015
Apr 2015
Real Estate & Business
LOCAL REAL ESTATE
NONFARM PAYROLL
Lyon County
As of 2013
Total
# of Units Sold & Ave Price
18,935
6.9%
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
1,729
1,527
284
6.6%
Retail Trade
2,747
7.1%
Information
378
United States
Transportation & Public
5.3%
Finance, Insurance, &
May 2015
Apr 2015
5.5%
5.4%
Real Estate
Professional
1,554
COST OF LIVING INDEX
Educational, Health Care,
3,419
(Based on US score of
Arts, Entertainment, Rec,
Fernley
Nevada
& Food, Services
93.5%
102%
Public Administration
Other
921
42@$180,500
July 2015
As of 4th Q 2014
(By Employee)
Manpower
90-99
Lowes
100-199
Nevada
100-199
Cement Co.
Yearly Change
1,556
June 2015
100% in 2014)
LARGEST BUSINESSES
Fernley
# of Units Sold
7.7%
Average Price
28.9%
1,839
1,346
665
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100-199
Trex Company
100-199
Wal-Mart
200-299
300-399
MSC Industrial
Reno/Sparks
# of Units Sold and Ave. Price
June 2015
QG Printing
567 @ $284,900
Fernley yearly Change
# of Units Sold
3.8%
Average Price
18.7%
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS!
THANK YOU,
RENEWING MEMBERS!
June and July 2015
June and July 2015
Nevada Virtual
Academy
Cowboy Fast Draw
Purple Zinnia
Cupcakes
Freedom Plumbing
Fernley Free
Methodist Church
Fernley Estates
Assisted Living
Jacquie Belmont
Margaret Borso
Olcese Construction
& Waste Service
Fernley Lodge #34
F&AM
Nevada Rural Counties
RSVP Program
Fernley Builders
Association
Flying J Travel Plaza
#1005
Pilot Travel Center
#340
Red House Boutique
Re/Max Traditions
Northern Nevada
Veteran’s Coalition
Fernley Chiropractic
Western Title
ARGONN
Gift of Grace Lutheran
Church
Carpet King and
Interiors
Paramount-Nevada
Asphalt Company
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C.D. Jackson-Miller,
Sierra Nevada
DDS
Christian Music Assoc.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
GIRETTE BARNES, FERNLEY ESTATES
Through being raised in Brooklyn, OH, a large suburb of Cleveland,
Girette always seemed to be drawn to a more rural lifestyle. She
loved being active and outdoors, so after graduating from the
University of Akron in 1990 with her RN degree, she began her
travels and adventures. She moved to Florida where she met her
husband, John, a Navigator for C130 planes in the US Coast
Guard. Their busy life together with two children included being
transferred to Hawaii where Girette continued work as a nurse in a
skilled nursing home. Sacramento was their next Coast Guard
transfer, which was about the same time the children flew the coop,
and the young empty nesters enjoyed an even more active life full
of recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, shooting,
biking, and rock hounding.
After John retired from the Coast Guard, he started a second career
with the State of California while Girette continued her work as a
nurse, specializing in long-term care. When John retired a second
time, they decided to finally skip out of big city life and in late 2014,
found Fernley.
By January 2015, they and their cats had moved to Fernley and called it home, but low and behold, Girette was in for a
surprise. She had previously worked with Darryl Fisher and Bill Holliday of Fernley Estates Assisted Living and Memory
Care, and the timing was perfect for Girette to put her many years of long-term care experience to work. Bill Holliday offered
her the position of Director of Marketing and Sales at Fernley Estates, working with a staff she already knew.
Though Fernley Estates has been open and operating for just about a year, Girette has set the firm goal of working to get the
facility up to full occupancy. Though her job includes getting the word out about Fernley Estates, she reflects on the
satisfaction of helping those transition into whatever long-term living arrangement they need. She recalls one recent event in
which she helped a Fernley woman move to California to live with her family. Perhaps the greatest satisfaction is seeing the
number of residents whose health had actually improved substantially after moving into Fernley Estates. She attributes the
improvement to a regular well-balanced diet, consistency in medication delivery, and relief from the pressures and stress of
day-to-day living by themselves in the community. She is proud to have helped seniors with that kind of transformation.
Since Girette’s relatives, including
grandchildren, live in Ohio, Florida, Virginia,
Indiana, and North Carolina, she confesses to
spending quite a bit of time skyping with family.
In addition, Girette has found great recreation
opportunities in the Nevada outback offering
many adventures to her, her husband, and
friends. Once again, she is able to enjoy hiking,
biking, and rock hounding trips. She’s also
found a new local church to call home. And, upon being asked if there is anything else she’d like to accomplished, she
offered she would enjoy becoming more involved in the children’s bible study and ministry program at her church. Somehow,
I think she will accomplish that goal too!
Welcome to Fernley, Girette! We’re happy to call you a neighbor and applaud your contribution to Fernley seniors.
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES
New Member profiles are one of five possible ways for our new members to advertise themselves in our
newsletter. The first way is in our listing of new members as you can see on the previous page.
The second is in a profile. For our inaugural newsletter we invited all members who have joined between
January 1, 2015 and April 30, 2015 to submit a profile of no more than 150 words and a picture that represents
the individual or the business.
A third possible avenue of advertising is through member events. If the business is holding an event at any time
during the month the newsletter is published, we can post it if we are notified before the last week of the
previous month.
Fourth, we offer all our members the opportunity to share any relevant news with the community, whether that
be a promotion, a new hire, a celebration, a retirement, etc. Again, the chamber needs to be notified prior to
the last week of the previous month for that news to be included in the newsletter.
Finally, new members can purchase ads of various sizes to be published in the newsletter. Please see page
&&&*** for prices and sizes.
Edward Jones, Jacqueline B Lechler
My name is Jacque Lechler, and I have been with Edward Jones for two years. I started out
as a Branch Office Administrator and have recently moved into the roles as Financial Advisor. As an
Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re
working toward before you invest your money. Working closely with you and your CPA, attorney, and
other professionals, I can help determine the most appropriate financial strategy for you and your
family. I can also help with your retirement savings strategy so you have more options when you retire, regardless
of what you decide to do. Relationships are key, and in my view, meeting face to face builds strong relationships. I
meet when it’s convenient for you because I recognize the challenging needs of your
business and lives. You can contact me at (775) 303-9658.
Purple Zinnia Cakes, Cheryl Hanford
I worked in two retail chains to perfect my skills as a baker and decorator. I also taught
myself designs and continue to learn about perfecting techniques for my business as a sole
proprietor of Purple Zinnia Cakes.
I am a visionary with a highly creative mind and a sprinkle of a sense of humor.
Custom work is my number one priority for my customers as well as repeat customers!
You can see some of my previous orders and contact me for your traditional or unique cake
through my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/purplezinniacakes.
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES
Keller Williams Group One, Margaret Borso
Margaret has an extensive background in marketing and business management working with
Fortune 500 companies. Originally from the Midwest, Margaret has spent the last 10 years
enjoying her residency in Northern Nevada. Margaret hopes to put her marketing skills and
outstanding customer service expertise to good use representing both buyers and sellers.
Margaret will help potential buyers understand the Nevada Rural Housing Authority Home
At Last™ programs and how they can offer realistic home financing options.
She intends to help Nevadans realize the dream of home ownership through their many
programs. Please give her at call for more information at 775.835.0431, or visit her website
at Nvhomes4sale.com
Friends of the Historic Truckee Canal, Rod Windle
Rod Windle graduated from Fresno State University in 1976. As an aviation enthusiast, he
worked as a flight instructor in addition to being a freight conductor.
After 42 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads, he retired and
purchased property with water rights on Farm District Road in 1995.
Following the Truckee Canal breech in 2008, Rod became concerned about the political and
legal fallout of the resulting flood and the future of our water resources.
Individual, David Stix, Jr.
David Stix, Jr. was born in Fernley and raised on his family’s cattle ranch on Farm
District Road. He is a current Truckee Canal Irrigation District board member as well as
the Chairman of the State of Nevada Board of Agriculture.
In November, he will assume presidency of the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association.
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES
Cowboy Fast Draw Association, Cal Eilrich
The Cowboy Fast Draw Association is an NRA Affiliated Organization and has over 4,000
members, 80 CFDA Affiliated Clubs across the U.S., and international members and clubs
in several countries. The organization raises tens of thousands of dollars for charities
and scholarships each year.
Cal Eilrich, director of Fernley’s CFDA, is a 17-Time World Fast Draw Champion and a
former member of the U.S. Practical Pistol Team. He has won 6 Gold Medals in
international competitions such as the Pan American Games and Huntsman World
Senior Games in 3 different shooting sports. He has also instructed security, law
enforcement, and has trained several celebrities for movie roles, most recently Trace
Adkins for his starring role in The Virginian, released in 2013.
Cal & Dinah Eilrich moved their family to Fernley in 1992. He currently serves as a Fernley City Councilman.
The local CFDA Chapter, The Great Basin Gun Hawks, meets weekly in Fernley. Please call (775) 575-1802 or
email info@cowboyfastdraw.com for more information.
Jacquie Belmont
Shoestring Design is a unique interior decorating company I started in 1991, designed to help
homeowners and renters create or recreate their living spaces. Using their own possessions and affordable
finds from stores, yard sales, and thrift shops, I help clients to economically transform their homes into
attractive, inviting sanctuaries. As an interior decorator, I volunteered one exciting year with Habitat for
Humanity, contributing funds, time, and talent to resident families, assisting them to decorate and furnish
their new homes.
In 2001, I retired from the State Bar of Nevada, where I was a paralegal investigator in their Ethics Division, for
seven years. My other careers included five years as director of the Nevada Arts Council, and long-term
experience as a national conference coordinator and grants writer for the National Judicial Council and
National Council of Juvenile Court Judges at the University of Nevada, Reno. I also was a founding board
member of the International Pinot Festival in McMinnville, Oregon.
While Shoestring Design began in Reno, I choose Fernley as my new home base in order to be near my
daughter and granddaughter, both of whom have their own businesses and families here. I look forward to
being an active, contributing member of this growing community.
If I can help you with your home, please contact me at (775) 302-3238.
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NEW MEMBER PROFILES
Salon 95, LaNette Arnaud
Salon 95 Day Spa and Boutique is a full service salon located on Highway 95a across from Quick Stop
in the Sierra Meadows Business Park.
Our professional staff offers; all hair services, all nail services including pedicures, facials, peels waxing, tinting,
eye lash extensions, spray tanning, massage, body scrubs, and make-up. We also have a fabulous boutique area
with jeans, shorts, tops, sandals, jewelry, purses, hats, sunglasses and hair
accessories for all of the latest styles.
We retail the finest beauty products such as Moroccan Oil, Image Skin Care
and Hempz.
Come in and enjoy a glass of wine while our amazing staff pampers you.
We offer gift certificates for all of those special occasions.
Please visit our Facebook page,
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Did you know?
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For the first half of 2015, the city of Fernley has issued an average of 22 business licenses each month.
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As of July 2015, Fernley has 1,235 active businesses.
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Calvary Chapel Fernley
Living Faith Christian Fellowship
875 Fremont Lane
110 S. Center Street
Fernley, NV 89408
Fernley, NV 89408
Sundays: 9:45AM/6:00PM
Sundays: 8:00AM/10:30AM
Crosswinds Church
New Beginnings Christian
3015 Farm District Road
Fellowship
Fernley, NV 89408
925 Farm District Road
Sundays: 10:00AM
Fernley, NV 89408
Sundays: 10:00AM
Fernley First Baptist Church
485 E Main Street
Restoration Church
Fernley, NV 89408
4120 Hwy 50E
Sundays: 8:00AM/10:45AM/7:00PM
Fernley, NV 89408
Sundays: 10:30AM
Fernley Free Methodist Church
100 S. West Street
Saint Columbas Traditional
Fernley, NV 89408
Anglican Church
Sundays: 11:00AM
1364 Canal Drive
Fernley, NV 89408
Grace Baptist Church
Sundays: 9:30AM
460 W. Main Street, Suite 108
Fernley, NV 89408
Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church
Sundays: 11:00AM/6:00PM
625 Desert Shadows Lane
Fernley, NV 89408
Journey Community Church of Fernley
Sundays: 9:30AM
396 Hwy 95A
Fernley, NV 89408
Sundays: 9:00AM/10:45AM
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There are many people who long for the miraculous. They want to see
great things. They want to do great things. But, they don’t always
realize that the miraculous is a product, not of spontaneous combustion
but, of step-by-step obedience and faithfulness to a cause or vision. It’s
a commitment to something bigger than ourselves that eventually, and
periodically, explodes into the realm of the miraculous.
Many have lived their whole lives, faithful before God, for one episode of
Reverend Duane Jenner, pictured with his wife,
the miraculous. A time where their purpose in life reaches its pinnacle;
Sandy, is the founding pastor of Crosswinds
where God uses their faithful, continual obedience and brings forth the
Assembly Church.
incredible, the extraordinary, the amazing …the *miraculous*!
My prayer, my desire is that we would all experience this wonderment in our lives; to be part of something
divinely miraculous. A movement of God sparked, in part, by our willingness to prepare ourselves for the
opportunity of such an event or happening.
Unfortunately, some believe that the miraculous is a seldom occurrence, infrequent, rare; something that only
happens once in a lifetime, and then of only a selected few individuals. But, I believe everyone can experience
the miraculous and be instruments in bringing about the miraculous. The Christian worships (that is recognizes
the great worth of, values, praises, and follows) the God of the miraculous! It is His Spirit, His Character that lives
within the heart of the Christian; the true follower of Christ. Why then would the miraculous be absent from
such an individual?
We must not settle for anything less than the miraculous! We should expect that the music of our lives will, now
and then, crescendo; that God will use us, that our lives will be a blessing to those around us, and that the
ordinary will be overcome by the extraordinary.
You’ve heard the phrase, ‘if you build it they will come?’ Well, understand; if you expect the miraculous and trust
God for it, you will see it. In fact, you just may be one of the instruments God uses to bring it about.
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MEMBER EVENTS
Saturday, July 11th
Saturday, July 18th
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The American Cancer Society hosts its annual Relay for Life at
The North Lyon County Fire Protection District sponsors CERT
the Out of Town Park, starting at 10:00am. Chamber
academy training including disaster preparedness, fire
members, Calvary Chapel, Pioneer Crossing, Gift of Grace,
suppression, basic disaster medical operations and light
Rotary Club, Anytime Fitness, Banner Health, and Walmart are
search and rescue. To attend CERT training, you must be at
just some of the teams participating.
least 16 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian or
be 18 years of age or older. This class runs from 8am to 4pm.
Sunday, July 12th
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Wednesday, July 22nd
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship celebrates its first
anniversary starting at 10:00am with worship and festivities
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to follow.
The City of Fernley holds its monthly Neighborhood Watch
meeting held within council chambers at City Hall. The
meeting starts at 6:00pm
Tuesday, July 14th
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Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
The Golf Club at Fernley hosts its second session of Junior Golf
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
Summer Clinics. Lessons will either be from 10:00am to
Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
11:00am or from 11:00am to 12:00pm depending on age
group. Cost is $20 per child.
Wednesday, July 15th
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The Fernley Farmers Market will be held in the Big R parking
lot from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
The City of Fernley holds its monthly City Council meeting
held within council chambers at City Hall. The meeting starts
at 5:00pm
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Thursday, July 23rd
Friday, July 24th
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The Fernley Free Methodist Church hosts a denominationally
The Golf Club at Fernley hosts its second session of Junior Golf
associated missionary at 6:00pm. The missionary will share
Summer Clinics. Lessons will either be from 10:00am to
stories from the field as well as relate current events that
11:00am or from 11:00am to 12:00pm depending on age
have affected her personally.
group. Cost is $20 per child.
Saturday, July 25th
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Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
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Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
The Fernley Republican Women invite the community to their
10th anniversary celebration, held at the Out of Town Park,
from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be entertainment, a guest
Thursday, July 16th
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speaker, and food. Tickets for adults age 11 and older are $10.
Tickets for children age 10 and younger are $5. For more
The Fernley Farmers Market will be held in the Big R parking
information, contact Kasey Soriano at
lot from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
kasey.soriano@gmail.com or Anita Trone at
The Golf Club at Fernley hosts its second session of Junior Golf
Summer Clinics. Lessons will either be from 10:00am to
11:00am or from 11:00am to 12:00pm depending on age
group. Cost is $20 per child.
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FRWPresident@gmail.com. Reservations must be made by
July 18th.
MEMBER EVENTS
(Continued from page 22)
Saturday, August 1st
Monday, July 27th
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tournament, held at The Golf Club of Fernley with an 8:00am
Grace Baptist Church hosts their summer Vacation Bible
Shotgun Start. Sponsorships, raffle items, and participants are
School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can pre-register at
still needed. For more information, contact Boyd Franklin at
http://www.gbcfernley.org/contact-us.html
(775) 240-3484 or bgfranklin@att.net. Registrations must be
received by July 24th.
Tuesday, July 28th
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Grace Baptist Church hosts their summer Vacation Bible
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http://www.gbcfernley.org/contact-us.html
http://www.gbcfernley.org/contact-us.html
Wednesday, July 29th
Grace Baptist Church hosts their summer Vacation Bible
Wednesday, August 5th
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Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
http://www.gbcfernley.org/contact-us.html
Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can pre-register at
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Grace Baptist Church hosts their summer Vacation Bible
School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can pre-register at
School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can pre-register at
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The Fernley Masonic Lodge #34 hosts its annual golf
Thursday, August 6th
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Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
The Fernley Farmers Market will be held in the Big R parking
lot from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Thursday, July 30th
Tuesday, August 11th
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The Fernley Farmers Market will be held in the Big R parking
lot from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
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their location on Chisholm Trail. The event starts at 11am and
will benefit the Fernley Rotary Club’s School Supplies and
Grace Baptist Church hosts their summer Vacation Bible
Backpack Program.
School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can pre-register at
http://www.gbcfernley.org/contact-us.html
Friday, July 31st
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Wednesday, August 12th
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The City of Fernley holds its monthly planning commission
from 5pm to 7pm at City Hall
Grace Baptist Church hosts their summer Vacation Bible
School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can pre-register at
Fernley Estates hosts its monthly Helping Hands Brunch at
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http://www.gbcfernley.org/contact-us.html
Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
Thursday, August 13th
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The Fernley Farmers Market will be held in the Big R parking
lot from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
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MEMBER EVENTS
Saturday, August 15th
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The City of Fernley holds a Coffee with Mayor Roy Edgington,
held council chambers within City Hall, from 8:30am to
9:30am.
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Fernley Swimming Pool holds sign-ups for swim lessons
offered from August 24th through September 16th, at
11:30am. Please see http://www.fernleyswimmingpool.com/
swim-lessons.html for more details.
Sunday, August 16th
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The Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery hosts the
70th anniversary of the end of WWII at 10am. Fernley Mayor,
Roy Edgington, will be the keynote speaker. All veterans and
their families are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, August 18th
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The Fernley Republican Women host their monthly meeting
at the Fernley High School Library, starting at 6pm. This
month’s speaker is Nevada Senator James Settelmeyer.
Wednesday, August 19th
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The City of Fernley holds its monthly City Council Meeting,
held in council chambers within City hall, at 5pm.
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Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
Wednesday, August 26th
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Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
Wednesday, September 2nd
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Living Faith Christian Fellowship opens its doors to the
community for the Fernley Pantry, located at Main and
Center and Main from 8am to 12pm.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Last Month
A note from Michael Candelario
Opening weekend at Lake Tahoe Brewing Company was insane to put
it simply. Here are some unsolicited thoughts, some answers to the
most common questions I heard, and fun facts for those of you who
are interested.
Fun Facts: Our doors were open for nearly 30 hours this weekend and
we sold about 1,500 pounds of meat, more than 270 gallons of beer,
4,500 food items total and over 1,300 guests. wow
I managed to squeeze in about 90 minutes of sleep in these 3 days and
most of that came while sleeping in the parking lot by the smoker.
Michael Candelario,
Not So Fun Facts: We lost 7 parties to long tickets times which isn't ok Owner and Founder
and we're better than that. We are making changes this week to make Lake Tahoe Brewing Co.
sure that doesn't happen again. The potato salad and coleslaw sucked.
I'm sorry and you can expect that to change today.
Thank You: I really, really, really can't say it enough but thank you for everyone who came out
to support us. Thank you to our great team of over 40 local residents that worked harder than
I asked them and without a single complaint. Thank you for all the feedback, and a special
thank you to all the bad feedback too.
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The Fernley Area is
expected to grow
astronomically over the
next few years as more
and more businesses
move into the RenoTahoe Industrial Park.
As people move to our
small city, the need for
local businesses will
also grow. We, at the
Fernley Chamber of
Commerce, want to
share in the growth,
specifically in
encouraging new
businesses to join the
chamber and welcoming
businesses to the
community as they
open. Last month, we,
along with Mayor Roy
Edgington, shared in the
re-opening of Lake
Tahoe Brewing
Company. As you
become aware of a new
business coming to
Fernley, please spread
the word about the
Chamber. We would
love to be there as they
open their doors to the
Fernley community!
RIBBON CUTTINGS
(Continued from page 25)
Commitment: We felt like this weekend was a success in many ways but are very aware of the things that need to
improve. I can guarantee you that we are committed to being great and you'll be the first to notice.
Random Thoughts: I've been part of nearly 15 restaurant in major cities like New York and Atlanta to my small childhood
hometown of 4,500. I can confidently say that per capita, this was by far the craziest opening and I've never seen a
community turn out like this one. So, thank you!
Temporary Hours: This week we need a chance to make changes, hold additional training, and get things to our
expectations. Therefore, we won't officially be opening for lunch ongoing until this Friday at 11am. After this Friday, we
will open every day at 11am. Until then, we will open at 4pm Monday -Thursday of this week. Thank you for your
patience.
10 Answers to Common Questions:
1) Our phone number provided to us is not working but will be fixed today. I will post that info when they fix it.
2) Our hours are posted in the paragraph above.
3) Our pizza oven will be online within two weeks. We are desperately working with the city to get this issue resolved that
has been ongoing for over a month.
4) We ran out of food over the weekend here and there because we underestimated the crazy turnout. We will be
prepared moving forward. But also be aware that BBQ is smoked about 8-12 hours in advance and is always limited
supply.
5) The pricing structure of the menu and BBQ is a traditional set up. You aren't forced to order sides and you can order
pounds of meat with a select amount of sides depending on the size of your party. Picture family style ordering
6) Pets are allowed on the patio.
7) We will consider smoking on one patio and update later.
8) Reservations only accepted for parties larger than 6
9) This place isn't swanky. Sorry. You eat nearly the whole menu with your fingers, our average item price is under $11,
and we have a Simpsons pin ball machines.
10) There are two beer glass sizes and they vary depending on the beer style and alcohol level of your beer. They are 13
and 16 ounces.
This Month
This month, we’ll share in
the opening of What Are
You Missing?
Chiropractic , owned by
Dr. Jim Thompson,.
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MEMBER NEWS
Member news is one of five possible ways for all of our members to advertise themselves in our newsletter.
The first way is in our listing of all our members as you can see on page 10.
The second is in a profile. Beginning with our June newsletter, we will be profiling one renewing business per
month. If you would like to be considered for our profile of the month, please contact the chamber for an
interview. Depending on the interest, the newsletter may include two profiles per month.
A third possible avenue of advertising is through member events. If the business is holding an event at any
time during the month the newsletter is published, we can post it if we are notified before the last week of the
previous month.
Fourth, we offer all our members the opportunity to share any relevant news with the community, whether
that be a promotion, a new hire, a celebration, a retirement, etc. Again, the chamber needs to be notified
prior to the last week of the previous month for that news to be included in the newsletter.
Finally, all members can purchase ads of various sizes to be published in the newsletter. Please see page 21 for
prices and sizes.
ARGONN
The Animal Rescue Group of Northern Nevada
(ARGONN) would like to remind the community that it’s
summertime, and pets need to be protected. Never
leave animals or children in a closed car. It is illegal to do
so. Every year, children and pets die in vehicles. Inside,
within 20 minutes or less, the temperature may reach up to 125° F. Cracking the windows does not help.
Nevada State Law NRS 574.195 prohibits leaving a pet unattended in a parked car, with up to a $1000 fine. If you
observe this on Monday through Friday, call the Fernley Animal Control officer at (775) 784-9801. You can also
contact he Lyon County Sherriff’s office dispatch at (775) 577-5023 twenty-four hours a day.
Backyard pets need shelter plus a source of food and water. Take care of those you love.
For ARGONN resources, meeting times, and activities such as adoption fairs and fundraisers, visit
www.argonn.org or call (775) 229-3708. The phone line is manned by volunteers.
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Advertising sizes
Ad Size
1 Month 3 Months
6 Months
1 year
1/2 Page
$60
$55 x 3 =
$50 x 6 =
$45 x 12 = $540
1/4 Page
$40
$35 x 3 =
$30 x 6 =
$25 x 12 = $300
1/8 Page
$25
$20 x 3 =
$15 x 6 = $90 $10 x 12 = $120
Please contact the Fernley Chamber of Commerce
(775-575-4459 or info@fernleychamber.org) to complete a contract.
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Contact Us
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Give us a call for more
information on how we
can serve you or your
business!
Fernley Chamber of
Commerce
70 N. West Street
Fernley, NV 89408
(775) 575-4459
info@fernleychamber.org
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www.fernleychamber.org
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