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POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IMPORTANT NUMBERS! MATT DOMINY President

GARY WHELCHEL Vice President

JAMES PIERCY

Secretary

BECKY CHOLEWKA

Treasurer

Director

DENISE SIEMEN Director

JANINE IGLIANE

REBEKAH FONTAGNERES Director

POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

THE TEAM

AIMEE LENTZ

Community Manager

JENNIFER CAMPBELL Operations Manager

MORGAN COLLINS

Covenants Coordinator

Lifestyle Director

SALLY Dâ€™AMOUR

Lifestyle Assistant

DENISE MONTANA

REBECCA HILL

Administrative Coordinator

AMY BARRETT

Communications Coordinator

DOM MANSUETO Maintenance Supervisor

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MARICOPA ANIMAL CONTROL

602-503-7387

SOUTHWEST GAS

602-861-1999

SRP ELECTRICITY

602-236-8888

DMV

602-255-0072

GILBERT HOSPITAL

480-984-2000

ASSOCIATION OFFICE

480-988-0960

TOWN OF GILBERT

480-503-6098

T OF G BULK TRASH

480-503-6432

GILBERT PARKS & RECREATION

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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019

Power Ranch Living Magazine is the official community magazine of Power Ranch, produced by the Power Ranch Community Association. It is designed to keep residents informed about what’s happening in the community, from special events, clubs and classes to school information, dining, entertainment, and more. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from Power Ranch Community Association is prohibited by law. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by their respective companies and all rights are reserved by them. The views, statements, and claims of advertisers or other PRL contributors do not necessarily represent those of Power Ranch Community Association, CCMC or their employees.

ON THE COVER The cover photo was taken at our November 10, 2018 Keeping it Reel Fishing Fun (draiser) at the Power Ranch Lake. Local community sponsors, Arizona Fish & Game and PRCA joined together in support of the Cameron Kay Scholarship. The event provided raffles, prizes and entertainment while AZ Fish & Game provided free fishing equipment and lessons to attendees.

Photo Credit | Arianna Grainey Photography

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The cover photo published in the November/ December 2018 issue of Power Ranch Living Magazine was attributed to the wrong artist. The correct photographer was Allie O’Rourke.

Team Information

Important Phone Numbers

Manager’s Message

Facilities Report

Covenant’s Corner

Landscape Log

Board of Directors

LIFESTYLE

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Schools Focus

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managerâ€™s corner

facilities report

WELL REFURBISHMENT By Dom Mansueto

Maintenance Supervisor

On behalf of the entire Power Ranch Management Team and CCMC, Happy New Year! It is my hope that you had a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and laughter. With each New Year comes an opportunity for a fresh new start. By now, you should have received information regarding the Call for Candidates for the upcoming 2019 Board of Directors election as there are currently two Director positions that will be expiring. This information is also included in this edition of the magazine. The Power Ranch Board of Directors is a community-focused group of individuals volunteering their time for the long-term success of Power Ranch. If you have this community-minded spirit and desire, we welcome you to complete the Call for Candidates application to appear on the ballot for the February election. The Power Ranch Community Association will be celebrating its Annual Meeting of the Members on Monday, February 25, 2019. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from your current Board of Directors, meet your current management team, visit with neighbors, revel in the accomplishments and celebrate being a part of Power Ranch. Votes will be tallied and the two new Board of Directors representatives will be declared at this event, as well. Please be on the lookout for more information via e-blasts regarding this fantastic and fun night. In closing, I very much look forward to 2019 and the wonderful opportunities it brings.

AIMEE LENTZ Community Manager Power Ranch

The maintenance staff within Power Ranch manages three agricultural wells that supply water to the community lakes and provide irrigation to turf and plants within the community. This year has been particularly tough on the community wells. A massive rehabilitation project on well 7, located at Power Road and Los Altos, has been underway since February 2018. This well was taken out of production and was found economically unsound. We have consulted with various agencies on their recommended course of action and, unfortunately it has taken longer than expected due to various occurrences. We had to remove approximately 100â€™ of fill that caved in due to the well deteriorating. We have since perforated the old casing due to rotting and have installed a new stainless steel liner. A chemical treatment has been conducted on the well, allowing various components to be broken down. We are in the process of re-installing the pump and will then redevelop the well to obtain ideal production. Additionally, well 6 located on Power Road, between Germann and Haven Crest has been under manual operation filling the Barn Lake. This well recently reported a mechanical failure. Our well service provider was contacted and arrived on-site the same day to begin servicing the well. As service began we experienced more problems within the well. These problems resulted from failure at the threads, caused by water corrosion. Due to the fact it was a mechanical failure our insurance covered the repair costs. A loaner pump and pipe was installed until our new equipment could be ordered and received. A request for new stainless steel equipment was reviewed by the Board of Directors and approved. The new stainless steel column pipe, sleeve and shaft have now been installed in the well and are back on line.

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board report

LOOKING AHEAD By James Piercy

Treasurer | Board of Directors

The New Year is here in Power Ranch! The kids are back in school after the holidays, the weather is cool, and the Board of Directors and the CCMC team have finalized the 2019 budget. Development of the Association’s budget is a very tedious task. Ensuring that assessments are put to the very best use and maximizing investment potential is key. The Association budget covers three categories: operating, capital funds, and reserves. Operating funds are “day to day” costs incurred throughout the year such landscaping, maintenance, and administrative costs. Capital funds are those which are allocated for projects such as the new stage for the Carriage House patio and other building and amenity improvements. Finally, reserves are those “rainy day” funds for items such as well and pump station equipment and repairs. Reserve funds are decided upon with the Association’s auditor recommending appropriate funding ratios. Many individuals contribute in the budget development process; CCMC’s corporate Shared Services team, the community manager, the Budget & Finance Committee, the Treasurer, and the Board of Directors. Historical information, vendor proposals, and expert opinions are also reviewed and considered. A draft budget is reviewed by the Budget & Finance Committee with questions and/or concerns addressed during several monthly meetings. Once the Budget & Finance Committee makes a recommendation the proposed budget is submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval. The 2019 budget was approved by the Board of Directors at the October board meeting. With the start of 2019, the Board of Directors will begin looking ahead to upcoming elections, annual strategic planning, and working to serve Power Ranch effectively and to deliver the highest quality of community living.

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covenants corner

PROMOTING COMMUNITY PROPERTY VALUES By Denise Montana

Covenants Coordinator

Did you know the value of your home is directly related to the condition and appearance of the community as a whole? By requiring approval for exterior changes and enforcing the rules, your Association helps you maintain your property values. Many think of the Association as a collection of rules limiting personal freedoms and enforcing arbitrary rules, but its goal is to preserve and enhance your property values. According to the Appraisal Institute, neighboring properties with aesthetic issues—issues that the CC&Rs and Landscape and Design Guidelines address--can reduce your home’s value up to 10%. Imagine you have put your home on the market and it looks fantastic. The home to your left has toys lying in the grass, rocks all over the driveway, and weeds. The home to the right has faded paint, overgrown shrubs, and towels hung over the gate. The price your home may have fetched will drop significantly because the buyer is not only buying your home, but the view from your home. The Board of Directors, comprised of owners like you, oversees the operations of the Association. This includes seeing that your investment is protected by hiring staff whose job is specifically to perform regular inspections for violations of the CC&Rs and Guidelines, and to facilitate the review of all exterior changes. By reading the CC&R’s and the Design Review Guidelines available on our website you will see that these documents present a precise blueprint on how to protect your investment and the investment of your neighbors.

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landscape log

WATERING FOR THE WINTER MONTHS By Anthony Marmino

Area Manager | Four Peaks Landscape

With the possibility for another dry winter, the need for supplemental irrigation in the winter months will be as vitally important to the health of your landscape plants as it is in the summer. Although, winter rains do provide more of a margin for error when it comes to irrigation, it is essential to have a plan to keep your landscape healthy. Unless your landscape consists of Bursage, Cholla, Cactii or other southwest native plant material, this most likely applies to you.

Maintaining adequate soil moisture also minimizes the injury suffered from plants and trees during the periods of freezing weather we may see over the next few months. Leaves, stems and branches that are under stress due to dehydration are damaged easier during a freeze when compared to other plants that have adequate moisture stores in their outer extremities. That stored moisture helps to act as a form of insulation during short periods of sub-freezing temperatures.

Irrigation is an area of the landscape that is often overlooked during our cooler seasons. While many plants have gone into a dormant stage and arenâ€™t readily showing signs of growth, they are busy storing the nutrients, energy, and building root systems that will help them spring back to life as temperatures warm. Neglecting them now will have negative results in the Spring when plants are slow to rebound from the Winter. Additionally, stress induced on Pine Trees due to the lack of winter moisture is one of the leading causes of death due to Pine Tree Blight.

This is not to say that we should continue to irrigate our plant material at the same rate we did in July. Obviously, we should be watering far less. As a matter of fact, by January, we should only be using about 10% to 15% of the water on our plants and trees compared to what they received during the hottest summer months. How frequently you need to water depends greatly on your soil type. A clay type soil will retain moisture better than a sandy, well-drained soil type. Your best bet is to occasionally probe the soil with a screwdriver or the like to see just how much moisture is there.

Typically, giving your trees a good soak once a month and your shrubs every one to two weeks should be adequate. Non-over seeded turf will benefit from a watering once every 1428 days or so once it is dormant after the first frost. Any more than that may only encourage weeds to grow in the lawn. Keeping the non-over seeded turf root system moist will keep the roots viable and will allow the turf to spring back strong when temperatures begin to increase. And donâ€™t forget, if we get a good rain, you should be able to skip a watering cycle or two.

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board of directors

CALL FOR CANDIDATES Dear Power Ranch Homeowners: On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are writing to inform you of the upcoming election to the Board of Directors. Currently, two Director positions will expire at the 2019 Annual Meeting and thus the Association is soliciting candidates to fill those positions. The Board is currently comprised of seven members who meet on a monthly basis to make decisions on behalf of the community and assist in formulating community goals that meet the overall objective of maintaining, protecting, preserving and enhancing the common areas and overall value of the community. These objectives are achieved by the Board setting policy, standards, processes and procedures, as well as assuring and adhering to an accurate operating and reserve budget. For more information about the specific powers and duties of the Board of Directors, please see the Bylaws of the Power Ranch Community Association which can be found at www.mypowerranch.com. If you are interested in becoming a Board candidate, visit www.mypowerranch. com to access and download theCall for Candidates application. Return completed applications via email to alentz@ccmcnet.com or print the application and mail/deliver to the Power Ranch Carriage House at 4546 E. Haven Crest Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85297 no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019. Hard copies of the Call for Candidate applications are also available at the Power Ranch Carriage House. These applications will be utilized to provide detailed information about each candidate so that informed decisions can be made by homeowners. A Meet the Candidate forum will be held on February 6, 2019, at the Barn from 5 to 7 p.m. to provide the opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the community membership. In addition, a mailing will be sent to homeowners in good standing regarding the election of members to the Board of Directors. Homeowners can expect this mailing to arrive in late January. On Monday, February 25, 2019, the Power Ranch Community Association will be celebrating its Annual Meeting of the Members. At this meeting, the votes will be tallied, and the two new Board of Director representatives will be declared. Should you choose not to run for the Board of Directors, we hope that you will consider volunteering for one of the many committees working to support the Board and Community. A list of the current committees is located on the community website at www.mypowerranch.com. Community involvement at any level is the key to the ongoing success of Power Ranch. If you have questions regarding the Annual Meeting of the Members, the Candidate Application or volunteering on a particular community committee, please contact me at alentz@ccmcnet.com or call 480-988-0960. Respectfully, Aimee Lentz, CAAM Power Ranch Community Manager

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CAMERON KAY SCHOLARSHIP

Higley High School 2018 – 2019 School Year

A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FOR YOUR MARRIAGE By Candice Dogan MA, LMFT, MAC

It’s that time of year when people begin to plan for their New Years’ resolution which typically involves eating better, getting fit and/or into a better financial situation, but why overlook a resolution to strengthen our marriage? For many of us, our marriages are a big foundation in our lives, yet they go “unnatured” for months to years at a time. We can get to a place where we are like “passing ships” in our own homes, and although we may be good at the “business” of marriage, the “connection and intimacy” of the marriage begins to suffer. Here are a few simple things that you can incorporate this week to begin rekindling that deeper connection with your mate: • Give your partner a genuine compliment everyday this week (Affirming words show appreciation). • Provide a random act of kindness towards your partner. (Serving our partners not only lightens their load, but also can make them feel loved and appreciated). • Intentionally incorporate non-sexual touches such as holding hands, touching their face, shoulder rubs. (Physical touch can be a powerful tool to a deeper connection). • Take a moment this week to find 5-10 minutes to look in your partner’s eyes and talk about something outside of work or kids. (Quality focused time with your mate is a major key to connection and intimacy). • Give a small token/gift to your partner. (This does not need to be expensive; it simply provides a tangible representation of love and appreciation). For more tools and resources I encourage you to register for an upcoming workshop at www.mypowerranch.com using the event calendar or schedule an in-home or online session. I can be reached at 626-598-7785 or by email at candice.dogans@gmail.com.

Cameron Kay was a junior at Higley High School and a Power Ranch resident who tragically passed in November of 2016. He was kind and enjoyed helping others. Cameron wanted to be a park ranger and enjoyed outdoor activities. However, he was most passionate about fishing. On behalf of Cameron and his family, the Power Ranch Community Association, in partnership with Higley High School and many local businesses have created two (2) $1,000 scholarships towards a local community college and/or a trade school by way of the Keeping It Reel, Fishing FUN(draiser). Cameron was frustrated there were limited scholarships available for students with a less than 3.0 grade point average. Therefore, the Kay family wanted to create scholarship opportunities for students who have an average GPA. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must currently attend high school within the Higley School District. • Must currently be a Junior or Senior • Must have a current GPA of 1.75 – 2.5 HOW TO APPLY: • Submit a video of why you should be considered for one of the Cameron Kay Scholarships. The video should include your name, grade point average, and your plans and/or goals for the future. Video submittal must be made available either on YouTube or saved on a flash drive. • Video submissions should be 90 – 180 seconds. • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor and/or family member must be submitted. • Please include your name, email address and phone number on the above submittals. SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Final submissions are due by February 8, 2019. Applicants will be notified no later than March 22, 2019. Please email link and letter of recommendation to Rebecca Hill at rhill@ccmcnet.com or mail/deliver flash drive and letter of recommendation to: The Power Ranch Community Association Attn. Rebecca Hill 4546 E Haven Crest Drive Gilbert AZ 85297

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featured activities

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featured events

JANUARY & FEBRUARY

EVENTS

POWER RANCH LAP THE LAKE

ALL MONTH IN JANUARY | Ranch House and Barn Lakes Start the New Year off right by lapping the Barn and Ranch House lakes. Each time you lap the lake, complete an entry form and you will be entered to win a prize provided by our sponsors. This annual tradition helps kick off New Year’s resolutions and reminds us to take time to enjoy the outdoors. Prizes sponsored by Aspire members.

ANNUAL MEETING

MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 AT 5 P.M.

OPEN MIC NIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 6-8 P.M. | Carriage House Patio We are looking for artists who are interested in performing spoken word, singing, etc. Performing Artist registration is $10 each.

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BOOT CAMP

JANUARY 12 – FEBRUARY 16 , 7:30-8:45 A.M. Ranch House Basketball Courts Work out every Saturday, for six-weeks at 7AM for 45 minutes with instructor Kristina Sherman. It’s only $10 for all 6 classes. Sponsored by Lisa & Denise with Revelation Real Estate, for registration email: realtorsdeniseandlisa@gmail.com

SENIOR CAR CARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2:30 P.M. | Carriage House CarLife Auto is presenting a FREE Car Care class to include helpful hints, warning signs and the right questions to ask. Free raffle prizes.

NEW RESIDENT WELCOME WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 6 P.M. | Ranch House Flex Space Welcome to the neighborhood! Join us for FREE appetizers and drinks, lots of information about the community; meet your neighbors, and a chance to win a few prizes. Registration required.

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LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

ALL MONTH IN FEBRUARY PRCA is encouraging you to meet your neighbors and share a little kindness this February. A few houses in each neighborhood will be chosen to receive a small goody on their front doorstep, in hopes each house will pass along something special to someone else in the community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET & GREET

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 5 P.M.-7:30 P.M. | Barn Did you know there are seats open for the Power Ranch Board of Directors? Join us for an informal, Farmer’s Market get together giving you the chance to meet the people who will ultimately make the decisions impacting your community. Stop by to say hello, ask questions, and get information to make an informed decision when voting.

FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, SUNSET | East Soccer Field Family movie night in the park, the movie starts at sunset. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. Purchase dinner from one of many food trucks on sight. A portion of the revenue from food sales will support both Power Ranch elementary schools.

BRAVE BRAIN

WINE WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 6 P.M. | Carriage House Patio Join your neighbors for a glass of wine and live entertainment. Additional event details will be posted on mypowerranch.com and in the weekly email. Registration is required.

WEIGHT LOSS W/HYPNOTHERAPY, DR. AMY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 6 P.M. | Carriage House Community Room Weight loss is a battle of the mind not the body. Join Dr. Amy Rosner, Clinical Hypnotherapist has some helpful tips and ways to battle weight loss with the mind.

Visit MyPowerRanch.com for more information about these events. Time and location of events are subject to change.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 3:30 P.M. | Carriage House Seniors are invited to attend a class on thinking outside of the box and try something new. Join Diane Elarde, Public Speaker, Author and Life Coach to discuss new thinking strategies that can change your life.

HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 6-9 P.M. | Carriage House Patio Join your neighbors for Happy Hour. Live entertainment, TBD. Additional event details will be posted on mypowerranch.com and in the weekly email. Registration is required.

POWER RANCH ANNUAL MEETING **SIGNATURE EVENT** MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, FROM 5 P.M. | Barn Join your community in celebration during the Power Ranch Annual Meeting. Join in the fun activities, food and conversations beginning at 5P.M. followed by the meeting at 6:30P.M.. Stay for a chance to win prizes during and after the meeting. Registration required for this FREE event.

POWER RANCH IS EVOLVING By Rebecca Hill Lifestyle Director

Happy New Year! As we reflect on the successes and the challenges in the previous year, we find ourselves looking for better processes and ways to be more efficient. The lifestyle in Power Ranch is evolving as communities do. It is our goal to continue to offer a balanced variety of events, clubs and classes for various age groups and interests throughout the community. In addition, we are focused on deepening the roots of Power Ranch within the Gilbert community. In 2018, Power Ranch hosted more than 120, events in addition to offering more than 30 clubs and classes to our residents and their guests. The Lifestyle team continues to receive requests and inquiries daily regarding event ideas and/or class suggestions. Because of our variety of offerings and community size many local businesses are eager to partner with the Power Ranch Community. We are excited to build these connections within the greater community that in turn benefit our residents; however we need to be intentional with our commitments as well. The lifestyle team has continued to grow the numerous events that continuously sell out while trying to find the balance in accommodating at the door registrations. As with any event there are many logistical details to be fine-tuned, as well as items that must be pre-ordered prior to the event date. In order to help streamline event registration and provide a positive experience for all there will be new processes going into effect beginning in January 2019. All online event registrations will close 3 days prior to the event date unless otherwise noted, with limited registrations available at the door. Registration quantities will be listed on the registration site. We encourage you to visit www.mypowerranch.com and create an online account now if you do not already have one. All events, clubs and classes will be listed on the event calendar with a link to online registration, and continue to be listed in the weekly e-blast. Additionally, in 2019 there will be no refunds with the exception of association canceled events. The Lifestyle team spends a significant amount of time planning event activities, ordering crafts, food, etc. based on the number of registrations received. We do understand that there are certain circumstances that cannot be avoided and in these cases we encourage you post to Facebook and reach out to your neighbors that may not have purchased their tickets/wristbands yet. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to bring positive experiences to all of Power Ranch in 2019. Wishing you all your best year yet!

THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY: MEMORIES IN THE MAKING The Phoenix Symphony’s fun and artistic 2018/19 Season offers spectacular programming, music and experiences guaranteed to make a big impression. Hear beloved masterworks from Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Beethoven presented alongside fresh compositions from young American composers. Be there for larger-than-life Pops performances like a stunning multimedia presentation of Star Wars: A New Hope™ and experience music brought to life with the next installment of The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. Going to a Phoenix Symphony performance is an experience perfect for sharing with friends, family, colleagues and business associates! Let us help you save by orchestrating a one of a kind group event at The Phoenix Symphony. Visit phoenixsymphony.org to purchase tickets or contact Group Sales Manager Tom Cronin at 602-495-1999 or tcronin@phoenixsymphony.org for help customizing your event.

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classes and clubs

EMBRACING NEW CHALLENGES

By Amy Barrett

Communications Coordinator

As the newest member of the Power Ranch Community Management team, I wanted to take a moment and formally introduce myself and my background to the members of the community. I am excited to now be a part of the Power Ranch team. With a bachelor’s degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton and over 15 years’ experience in event management, I am eager to blend my two passions together in the role of Communications Coordinator at Power Ranch. Although this is my first experience in the world of community management, I feel that my background and desire to connect like-minded people will bring both positive and enriched opportunities to the residents of Power Ranch. I am a Southern California native who moved to Arizona 7 years ago with my family. I am a mother to four beautifully spirited children and the wife of a fireman whom I adore. Work-life balance is extremely important to me, and I pride myself in being present and involved in my families activities as much as I enjoy involving them in my career when possible. As a communications major, I am deliberate in providing accurate, relevant and up to date information that will both entertain and inform my readers. Working in the town of which I also live allows me the opportunity to network and professionally represent Power Ranch as a leader within the greater community. Creating a strategic plan of action utilizing our social media platforms, a more user friendly website, as well as ensuring our weekly email newsletter contains information relevant to the residents within our community are just a few of my top priorities in this role. I embrace the challenge and welcome the opportunity to bring Power Ranch residents together while helping build new and genuine relationships.

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communication brief

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schools focus: power ranch elementary schools focus: HUSD

FATHER FIGURES HELP OUT AT POWER RANCH ELEMENTARY By Quintin Bingham

HUSD DRILL TEAM WINS DESERT TALON MEET The Higley Unified School District Air Force Jr. ROTC Drill Team earned the Grand Champion title this month in its first drill meet of the year. The 11-member team took the Grand Champion award at the Dec. 1 Desert Talon Drill Meet by earning top three honors in eight of nine event categories. The event included 14 teams from across the Phoenix region. The team placed in the following categories: 1st Place: Armed Inspection and Unarmed Inspection

Photo by Quintin Bingham Left to right, Troy Constance, Stefan Reid, Bryan Boutain. Watch D.O.G.S. work to set a good example for youth on campus.

The only thing better than visiting dad at work is bringing dad to school -- at least in the eyes of an elementaryaged student. At Power Ranch Elementary fathers, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles and other father figures are signing up as members of Watch D.O.G.S. to become role models at the school. Watch D.O.G.S., or “Dads of Great Students,” is a nationwide program created in Arkansas in 1998. Since then, thousands of chapters have been established across the country. Power Ranch’s started up two years ago in 2016. The program aims to add a positive male presence to schools to increase security, reduce bullying and set a good example for youth. Stefan Reid, Watch D.O.G.S. coordinator at Power Ranch, said studies have shown that a positive male role model in a student’s life promotes success. Reid said volunteer Watch D.O.G.S. often help with security detail. They patrol hallways, the playground, courtyard and parking lot. This offers the school an additional set of eyes to watch out for children during recess or catch suspicious activity happening on or around campus. Members sign up to visit at least one day a year, but the program tries to be flexible for all schedules. Reid said he sets up half-day schedules for volunteers that can only arrange an afternoon off from other responsibilities. “We try and get volunteers as closely matching their child’s schedule as possible, but also we want them seeing the rest of the campus, too, and help(ing) in some of the other teacher’s classes, too.” Bryan Boutain, father of a sixth-grader, said he enjoyed his first day on campus as a volunteer with Watch D.O.G.S., but said that he most enjoys being able to see his child at school.

2nd Place: Armed Regulation Drill, Varsity Color Guard, Challenge Color Guard, Unarmed Exhibition and Armed Exhibition 3rd Place: 4-Man Armed Exhibition and Armed Drill Down Additionally, Cadet Christian Nichols placed third out of 80 cadets in the individual, armed drill down competition. This represents the first time in several years a Drill Knight placed in an individual drill down event. The combined Higley and Williams Field High Schools program is led by SMSgt. Danny Alltop and Col. D. Scott Vaughn.

“I APPRECIATE BOTH OF THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS,” SAID HIGLEY HIGH PRINCIPAL NANCY DIAB. “OUR STUDENTS DO AN AWESOME JOB REPRESENTING THE PROGRAM AND THEIR SCHOOL.”

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INTRO TO MEDITATION @ Carriage House 7:00-8:30 p.m.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE @ Carriage House 8:30 a.m.

FARMER’S MARKET @ the Barn 4:00-8:00 p.m. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE 6:30 p.m.

FINANACIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP @ Ranch House Flex Space 6:00-8:00 p.m.

OPEN MIC NIGHT @ Carriage House Patio 6:00-8:00 p.m.

BOOT CAMP @ Ranch House Basketball Courts 7:30 a.m.

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 INTRO TO MEDITATION @ Carriage House 7:00-8:30 p.m.

SENIOR CAR CARE @ Carriage House 2:30 p.m. DR MARTIN LUTHER KINGJR DAY

NEW RESIDENT WELCOME @ Ranch House Flex Space 6:00 p.m.

BOOT CAMP @ Ranch House Basketball Courts 7:30 a.m.

FARMER’S MARKET @ the Barn 4:00-8:00 p.m.

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WINE WEDNESDAY @ Carriage House Patio 6:00 p.m. FARMER’S MARKET @ the Barn 4:00-8:00 p.m.

WEIGHT LOSS W/ HYPNOTHERAPY, DR. AMY @ Carriage House 6:00 p.m.

BOOT CAMP @ Ranch House Basketball Courts 7:30 a.m.

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FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK @ East Soccer Fields Sunset

FARMER’S MARKET @ the Barn 4:00-8:00 p.m.

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BRAVE BRAIN @ Carriage House 3:30 p.m.

HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO @ Carriage House Patio 5:00-10:00 p.m.

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