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SUMMER SAFETY

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POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IMPORTANT NUMBERS! GARY WHELCHEL President

MATT DOMINY Vice President

JAMES PIERCY

Secretary

BECKY CHOLEWKA

Treasurer

Director

DENISE SIEMEN Director

JANINE IGLIANE

GORDON ENGSTROM Director

POWER RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

THE TEAM

RICHARD ORDUNO JENNIFER CAMPBELL Community Manager

Operations Manager

REBECCA HILL Manager of Lifestyle Services

GILBERT PD NON-EMERGENCY

480-503-6500

FIRE NON-EMERGENCY

480-503-6350

MARICOPA ANIMAL CONTROL

602-503-7387

SOUTHWEST GAS

602-861-1999

SRP ELECTRICITY

602-236-8888

MVD

602-255-0072

GILBERT HOSPITAL

480-984-2000

ASSOCIATION OFFICE

480-988-0960

TOWN OF GILBERT

480-503-6098

TOWN OF GILBERT BULK TRASH

480-503-6432

GILBERT PARKS & RECREATION

480-503-6200

WATER, SEWER, REUSE

480-503-6800

RECYCLING/TRASH SERVICES

480-503-6400

POST OFFICE

800-275-8777

BANNER GATEWAY HOSPITAL

480-543-2000

GROUND SERVICES (AFTER HOURS) SOUTH OF GERMANN

480-216-9141

GROUND SERVICES

480-229-4051

HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOLS

480-279-7000

POWER RANCH ELEMENTARY

480-279-7600

CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY

480-279-8200

HIGLEY HIGH SCHOOL

480-279-7300

WILLIAMS FIELD HIGH

480-279-8000

MERCY GILBERT HOSPITAL

480-728-8000

EMERGENCY/CRIME 911

MORGAN COLLINS

SALLY Dâ€™AMOUR

Lifestyle Director

AMY BARRETT

Communications Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

JULIE DEMARS Covenants Coordinator

DOM MANSUETO Maintenance Supervisor

JULY / AUGUST 2019

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ON THE COVER Where did the summer go? It’s time to head Back to School. As you peruse the aisles of school supplies don’t forget one important item......sunblock! The weather is still hot in Arizona and it is always important to protect your children from the elements. Whether they take the bus, ride their bike or get dropped off there is time spent outdoors. So, lather up those precious faces, arms, legs and don’t forget the ears!

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Schools Focus

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manager’s corner

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS By Richard Orduno

Community Manager

Growing up in rural Southern California, my summers were filled with hour long bike rides with friends, fishing in local canals & climbing 100 foot eucalyptus trees….all unbeknownst to my young parents. Although times were simpler back then there are still plenty of opportunities for our kids to have fun in todays “always connected” environment. Power Ranch is about outdoor living; with our pools, parks, and miles of walking paths available and inviting. The Association wants your kids to be safe while riding their bikes and scooters in our community, and we recognize that you can’t be there to watch them all the time. Here are four steps that could increase their safety when you’re not around. Bicycle SafetyTeach kids how to fall. Learning how to ride correctly is only part of what keeps a kid safe. Falls are inevitable, and teaching your children to fall correctly will prevent many serious injuries. Teach them to roll on impact, relax their body, and try to land on their padded and fleshiest parts. •

Check equipment. Check bikes and scooters for cracks or dents, sharp metal parts, jutting edges and slippery surfaces. Replace defective

equipment, consult a professional for repairs and apply self-adhesive, nonslip material to slippery surfaces. •

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Make a rule for your kids—one person to each piece of equipment. They might be less likely to hop on a friend’s scooter if they know it’s unsafe and that they’ll have to pay for replacing it when it breaks. Require protective equipment. Scooters, roller blades, bikes and similar equipment cause thousands of injuries—and even some deaths— every year. Make sure your children are wearing helmets, knee pads and elbow pads, especially if they are just learning. Buy a helmet your kid thinks is cool and you know is safe—it’s worth the extra money if your child is more likely to wear it.

Safe Summer Fun Ask the Right Questions The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children recommends that parents and guardians take action to keep their children safe during both structured and unstructured summer activities. The first step is to talk to your children. Kids need to know:

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Neighborhood boundaries and whose homes they may visit.

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Whom to call and where to go in an emergency.

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Their full name, address and telephone number.

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To keep doors locked and not open the door if they are home alone.

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Not to approach a vehicle or accept a ride from anyone without your permission.

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To avoid pools and other bodies of water without adult supervision.

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Their curfew, and to call you if they will be late.

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Supervise children at malls, movies, arcades and parks.

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Choose and screen babysitters with care.

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Investigate day care centers and recreational camps thoroughly before enrolling your children.

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Always listen to your children.

For more information, visit The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s website at www.ncmec.org.

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covenants corner

LOCAL AGENCY ASSISTANCE By Julie DeMars

Covenants Coordinator

The Power Ranch Community Association staff is always here to help! However, there are certain times when calling the specialists is more appropriate. Below is a list of agencies in the valley that specialize in various areas of need. We encourage you to reach out to the below agencies directly as needed to share the specifics of a situation. In case of an emergency please dial 911. Maricopa Vector Control can take calls about mosquitos, flies and non-native rodents. Vector Control can be reached at 602.506.6616 or online at maricopa.gov/632/ vectorcontrol Arizona Game and Fish Department can help if you see a coyote in the area. They will only act if the animal seems overly aggressive. They can be reached at 602.942.3000 or online at www.azgfd.com Police Department (non-emergency) can help with any non-emergency issue such as noise, fireworks, parking (except in the Villages), etc. They can be reached at 480.503.6500 or online at gilbertaz.gov/departments/police Arizona Waterfowl Rescue can assist with injured or sick duck/ducklings. Contact Arizona Waterfowl Rescue through their Facebook page www.facebook.com/azduck The Town of Gilbert Public Works Department can be very helpful with many issues such as trash, recycling, bulk trash pick up and street and sidewalk issues/concerns. They can be reached at 480-503-6400. Trash/Recycling/Bulk Pick Up: All trash pickup, schedules and container replacements are managed by the Town of Gilbert. Street/Sidewalk Issues If you live in the Villages or Knolls communities, please contact the Association office at 480.988.0960 directly. All other residents within Power Ranch need to reach out to the Town of Gilbert directly. Street Light Issues: Did you know that street light poles have numbers to help identify their location? Some street lights are managed by the Town of Gilbert and some are managed by the association. If the number on the pole begins with a G, please call the Town of Gilbert at 480.503.6434 and provide the pole number. If the number on the pole begins with an A, please call the Association office at 480.988.0960 to report an outage and the pole number.

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landscape log

STAYING OUT OF THE WEEDS By Anthony Marmino

Area Manager | Four Peaks Landscape

If you have ever worked in a restaurant, you may have heard the phrase “in the weeds.” It is slang for becoming overwhelmed and falling behind. Weeds in landscaping can affect you in quite the same way when they are out of control. Weeds can become a difficult problem quickly and lower the appearance of the landscape. A proactive approach to managing weed growth is to stop them before they start. One of the best ways to accomplish this is with the use of pre-emergent herbicide. Unlike post-emergent herbicides such as Roundup, pre-emergent targets the weed seed before it can germinate. Pre-emergent products come in a granular or liquid form, which allows for different application methods. Typical applications for granite landscape areas should be applied twice annually targeting the weed varieties which historically have been an issue in the seasons ahead. The application should also be scheduled during the months when we would historically have the best opportunity to receive rain. Typically, we plan applications for the granite landscape of the common areas throughout the community in January and February to target Spring and Summer weeds and July and August to target Fall and Winter weeds. Pre-emergent needs some amount of water to help leach the chemical into the soil where it will create a barrier acting to inhibit weed growth. It is important not to disturb the area where you have applied pre-emergent. The more soil disturbance in the area will potentially break the barrier that you are trying to create with the pre-emergent, and weeds will have a better chance of growing. Not all products are the same and doing a little homework prior will significantly help you to be more successful. When choosing a pre-emergent herbicide product, you need to determine what type of weeds you have had in the past and select a product that targets those. Product labels will explicitly list the plants that it covers, the rate of application, and expected effective time. Whenever working with herbicides, you should thoroughly read the label and follow all safety precautions. We have found that it takes two or three applications to begin to see good results by creating a consistent barrier and reduction of viable seed. Consistency is the key and will provide quality results in the long term. For homeowners who would prefer a natural alternative for weed control, you can use corn gluten meal which also inhibits germination of seeds. Corn gluten meal is a powdery byproduct of the corn milling process. This natural protein is beneficial for lawns and gardens as a plant food as well as a weed suppressor. Corn gluten meal products offer a non-toxic, yet effective alternative to traditional, chemical-based weed and feed products for weed control in gardens, lawns, paths, and driveways. With proper planning and appropriate timing, you can have a successful pre-emergent application and spend less time dealing with weeds.

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communication brief

COMMUNITY By Amy Barrett

Communications Coordinator

What makes a strong, close-knit community as successful as Power Ranch? Responsibility of roles. Much like a bee hive made up of hundreds of bees, with each taking responsibility for the various jobs necessary to the survival of the hive, each homeowner contributes immensely to the success of their community. The true secret to living together in a close-knit community such as Power Ranch is that each homeowner not only understands the relationship that exists between themselves and their neighbors, but is also willing to expand their role within the community as necessary. As homeowners, you can choose to recognize the relationships that exist between yourselves and your neighbors and how those interrelationships have a direct impact on your quality of life. You can also choose to take some of the responsibility to contribute to improving those relationships and to the process of improving your community as a whole.

Residents of our community, homeowners and tenants alike, must obey the governing documents; you agreed to do this at close of escrow or signed lease. By obeying these documents you are contributing to your community and taking responsibility of your role within it. The “rules” of our governing documents are likely what initially attracted you to Power Ranch. Each year we conduct an Annual Meeting where you elect your Board of Directors. You make a choice to become a voting member of our community and therefore contributing to its success. As a homeowner you can also choose to attend a monthly Board or Committee meeting at which you are provided the opportunity to further contribute and become a participating member of Power Ranch. Let’s all work on recognizing the importance of our role within the community and how we can continue to work together to improve Power Ranch.

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featured activities: class focus

ARE WOMEN BETTER INVESTORS THAN MEN? By Luke D. Murray

Financial Advisor | Edward Jones

Some evidence seems to indicate this may be true. For example, studies have found that women seem to focus more on long-term goals, whereas men concentrate more on short-term track records of potential investments. Generally, a long-term approach is a good strategy, as it leads to investing discipline and avoiding mistakes such as overreacting to market swings. Also, it’s been shown that women do significantly less trading of investments than men. Frequent trading can undercut a long-term, cohesive investment strategy. Furthermore, women seem to be more receptive to advice from financial professionals – and in the complex investment world, this type of guidance is valuable. Finally, women take fewer risks than men. This means women are less vulnerable to chasing after so-called “hot” stocks and getting burned. However, investing too conservatively might not produce the growth potential needed to achieve long-term goals. A long-term perspective, avoidance of excess trading, willingness to take advice from professionals, and careful risk management – these characteristics of women investors can be of value to everyone. Consider putting them to work for yourself. For more information please contact Luke Murray, Financial Advisor at 480-279-3109 or Luke.Murray@edwardjones.com

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featured events

JULY& AUGUST

EVENTS POWER RANCH GIVES

YOGA PARTY LIVE ($)

FRIDAY, JULY 12 |6:00 – 7:00 P.M. | Barn May the cocktails keep flowing and the good times keep rolling! BYOB to this Yoga Party Live hosted by Donna Chasan. No yoga experience needed, a limited number of yoga mats will be available. Registration required.

ANIMAL SHELTER DRIVE

CARRIAGE HOUSE AUGUST 13 THROUGH AUGUST 30

RENTER TO BUYER (FREE)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 |11:00 A.M. | Carriage House Go from a renter to a buyer – no matter what phase in life-we can help you get there! Presented by Realtor Melanie Nemetz, mortgage broker Alex Kirkland, and insurance agent Phaedra Earhart.

BOOK READING & ILLUSTRATION LESSON (FREE) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 | 1:30 P.M. | Ranch House

BABYSITTING & CPR CLASS ($)

FREE early release activity! Join Power Ranch residents M.B. Roosa and James Koenig who are author and illustrator of “What Would You Do At The Zoo?” Light snacks and juice boxes provided.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 |9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Ranch House Come learn about playtime, discipline, feeding, diapering, games, safety in the home, Pediatric CPR and Basic Pediatric First Aid. We discuss choking emergencies, appropriate toys, behaviors, social media and more! This four hour class is perfect for children 10 – 16 years of age. Limited Registration.

COOKING 101 WITH CHRIS SPEAR ($)

FRIDAY, JULY 19 |6:00 – 8:00 P.M. | Ranch House Chris Spear, the Chef Owner of Cooking From Roots Catering and Cooking Classes, he graduated from The Culinary Institute of America. From Working at top earning restaurants in NY and AZ, Chris is ready to teach you the basic skills, cutting, sauté vs sweat, sanitation, and you’ll make a tomato mozzarella bruschetta to sample. BYOB.

POTTY TRAINING CLASS (FREE)

SATURDAY, JULY 20 | 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. | Ranch House The experts from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool will educate you on the key milestones that need to be met prior to beginning to potty train. Discussion on how to recognize if your child is ready. Adults only please.

SUPERHERO PARTY ($) SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 |10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. | Ranch House Dress up like your favorite Superhero and come join the fun! You’ll get to meet other neighborhood superheros, play games, and hangout with a real superhero. Pizza will be provided. Adults free to attend. No drop offs permitted.

PINTEREST NIGHT ($) HOMESCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL (FREE)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 |10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. | Ranch House Calling all home schooled children to this Free Ice Cream Social. Get to know your neighbors who are also home schooled and living in Power Ranch.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 |5:00 – 7:00 P.M. | Ranch House Create a Pinterest project with Maggii Made. Denise Siemen & Lisa Rich of Pro Smart Realty and Shannon Heinze with Guild Mortgage will be providing light snacks and refreshments.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 – AUGUST 30 Carriage House Join us in the collection of various items to help support Friends for Life Animal Shelter in Gilbert. Consider donating a dog leash, collar, harness, dog/cat food, kitty litter, cat toys, dog/ cat treats and more! You can view the shelter’s full wish list at azfriends.org/support/wish-list.

CREDIT 101 (FREE)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 |10:30 – 11:30 A.M. | Carriage House Damaged credit not only affects your finances—but your life. Most individuals faced with credit problems are not aware that there are things that can be done to successfully restore and build their credit score. Join Paragon Credit Services, Guild Mortgage and Realtors Denise and Lisa to learn how a few little steps can quickly improve your credit score.

YOU SPOKE, WE LISTENED By Rebecca Hill

Manager of Lifestyle Services

NEW RESIDENT WELCOME (FREE) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 |6:00 P.M. | Carriage House Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant of the Power Ranch Community we invite you to meet our staff and be introduced to all of the amenities and privileges offered to our residents. Appetizers and drinks to be served. Kids welcome. Pre-Registration Required.

The Community spoke and the Facilities Committee listened. A survey was sent out in 2018 regarding updates to the various common areas and amenities. All of 2019 has been putting your ideas to work. The facilities committee has recommended and approved several new benches around the Barn Lake. There are additional bike racks being installed at both the Ranch House and Barn Pools. In addition, drinking fountains with water bottle refilling stations are being installed near the Barn and Ranch House. Look for these exciting improvements coming soon! More noticeably, additional shade structures have been installed at the Barn Pool. The new shade was unveiled at the Free Summer Solstice Party, held on June 19. The committee is proposing additional shade be added at the Ranch House Pool in 2020. As the liaison to the committee it is so refreshing to see your ideas made into reality within the community.

PRINCESS PARTY ($) SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 |10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. | Barn Dress up like your favorite princess and come to a real Princess Tea Party. Princesses will spend the morning learning the importance of using good manners, decorating their crowns and cupcakes, having a tea party, listening to a story told by a real princess, and taking photos with her. Adults free to attend and must stay to supervise.

All committees and Board members are Power Ranch residents who volunteer their time and talents to ensure Power Ranch is a community where residents enjoy the highest level of community living.

5TH ANNUAL QUARTERMANIA FUNDRAISER ($) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 5-10 P.M. | The Barn Proceeds of Quartermaina will support Oakwood Creative Care, Girls Rule and Jacob’s Mission. Doors open at 5 P.M., Dinner is served at 6 P.M., and the raffle will start at 7:30 P.M. ages 21+, Cash Bar, DJ, Prizes. Ticket includes dinner, one paddle, and two raffle tickets. Additional paddles, raffle tickets and quarters available for purchase at the door.

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

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lifestyle POWER RANCH GIVES ANIMAL SHELTER DRIVE

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classes and clubs

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND TODDLERS

By Little Sunshine’s Playhouse

Like all parents, you love your children more than anything and want them to be healthy, happy and successful. Perhaps that’s why discipline can be so frustrating and even downright exhausting sometimes. Here are some approaches to positive discipline for preschoolers and toddlers that will help you navigate this important aspect of childhood. REMEMBER DISCIPLINE IS TEACHING You may be used to associating discipline with punishment. Instead, start thinking of discipline as a way to teach important life skills. •

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Kids need to know what to do, not just what not to do. Instead of always saying “no hitting,” say things like “be kind” or “be gentle.”

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Praise good behavior. Smile and say “great job!”

PRACTICE AGEAP-PROPRIATE DISCIPLINE Many so-called “misbehaviors” are actually normal early childhood behaviors. A curious toddler will naturally want to investigate something that catches their eye, even if it happens to be in the middle of the street. •

Give positive feedback for good behavior, and intervene whenever your child tries to do anything dangerous.

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Preschool, is a good time to introduce easy chores, like putting toys away. Start setting rules and communicate the consequences of breaking them

PREVENTION BEFORE PUNISHMENT Don’t wait for your child to do something wrong. Teach good behavior as part of your everyday routine, and not just in the heat of the moment. •

Keep rules clear and simple.

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Let your child make decisions. Young kids need to feel empowered to act independently rather than having everything dictated by adults.

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Have a routine. Abrupt changes can be very upsetting for young kids and trigger misbehavior.

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Eliminate temptation.

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Anticipate misbehavior triggers. Chances are, your child acts out more when tired, hungry, irritable or feeling overwhelmed or ignored.

RESPONDING TO MISBEHAVIOR Mistakes are how we learn. That is true at every life stage. When your child does the wrong thing, treat it as an opportunity to teach valuable lessons that will help them in the future. •

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Know when not to respond.

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Use time-outs effectively. Time-outs don’t have to be long — about 1 minute per year in age is enough, starting at age 2.

WHAT ABOUT TANTRUMS? What if, after all your best efforts, your child still gets upset and throws a tantrum? As uncomfortable as it can be for parent and child alike, tantrums are a normal part of child development. Knowing what to do is the key. •

Understand why tantrums happen. Toddlers especially get frustrated when they don’t have the vocabulary to explain what is wrong.

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Stay calm and listen. You can respond to your child’s needs better when you keep your cool.

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Don’t give in to inappropriate requests. Every child needs to learn that things won’t always go their way.

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