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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

JENNIFER CAMPBELL Operations Manager

REBECCA HILL Lifestyle Director

MORGAN COLLINS Lifestyle Assistant

SALLY Dâ€™AMOUR

DENISE MONTANA

AMY BARRETT

DOM MANSUETO

Administrative Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Covenants Coordinator

Maintenance Supervisor

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

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

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

POWER RANCH CLUB HOUSE

480-988-0938

PRCA AFTER HOURS GROUNDS SERVICES

480-216-9141

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

GILBERT HOSPITAL

480-984-2000

EMERGENCY/CRIME 911

MARCH / APRIL 2019

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Landscape Log

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manager’s corner

PARKING, PARKING, EVERYWHERE…BUT NOT IN GARAGES OR DRIVEWAYS? By Nick Ferre,CAM

The Power Ranch Covenants Team has noticed a significant increase in on-street and overnight parking over the last several months. This is due, in large part, to a couple of factors: An increase in the number of drivers in residents’ homes, and as a result, an increased number of cars that need to be parked there (how did our preschoolers become old enough to get their driver’s licenses?); and An increase in the amount of “stuff” we own, which is often stored in the garage, leaving very little room to park our cars. When you think about the number of homes in Power Ranch (approximately 4,000!), and the number of cars tied to these homes (at least one, but more in most cases), you can see how onstreet and overnight parking can become cumbersome – not just for the Covenants Team, but also for guests visiting Power Ranch, your neighbors, vendors servicing the community, and in some cases, emergency vehicles, which must drive through the community attending to their important business at hand. PARKING ENFORCEMENT According to Section 3.6.1 of the community’s CC&Rs, “…Motor vehicles shall be permitted to park only in garages on Lots and may not park so as to obstruct any sidewalks, and no motor vehicle may park on the private streets within the Project except as specifically permitted by signage.” Given the excessive amount of on-street parking observed in Power Ranch, violations of this section of the CC&Rs will be strictly enforced. What does this mean for Power Ranch residents? • First occurrence: Courtesy Reminder that on-street/overnight parking is in violation of the CC&Rs • Second occurrence: Notice of intent to fine • Third occurrence: Fine process begins ($20 per day/occurrence) We do understand the need for on-street parking, especially in extenuating circumstances or when visitors are in town. In these cases, we invite you to come by the Association offices so that hang tags can be issued citing the approval for on-street parking and the duration of time. Should you have visitors who arrive after the Association offices are closed, simply call 480-988-0960 and leave us a message with the vehicle information so we can document your notification. Then simply stop by the office so we can issue a hang tag that can be used for the duration of your guests’ visit. MORE CARS THAN SPACE TO PARK THEM? Again, going back to the CC&Rs, Section 3.7 states that, “Any part of a Lot or Unit constructed as a garage shall only be used for parking vehicles…All garages must be kept in a neat and tidy manner at all times.” No one loves garage cleaning, but with Spring fast approaching, this is an excellent time to take an assessment to see what needs to stay and what needs to go so that room can be made for vehicles to be parked inside. Several charitable organizations will be happy to receive your donations and you will be happy with the added room for your (or your kids’) vehicles. Other options include parking in lots that border the Power Ranch community. For example, several residents have advised us that they park their overflow vehicles at the Walgreen’s parking lot located at Higley and Germann Roads, as well as at the Albertson’s parking lot at Queen Creek and Power Roads. Should you have any questions about parking in Power Ranch, please feel free to contact Covenants Coordinator Denise Montana at 480-988-0960 or dmontana@ccmcnet.com.

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board report

IT ALL STARTED WITH A PIECE OF CHEWING GUM By Becky Cholewka Board of Directors

Last spring my family went to Venice Beach. We stopped in a candy store that had a treasure trove of great stuff. My son chose bubble gum and I picked up my child-hood favorites… Wacky Wafers, Fun Dip, and Fruit Stripe Gum. When I was 5, I stole a pack of Fruit Stripe gum from Safeway. The “zebra” gum was in hands-reach and I quickly swiped it and put it in my pocket. At home I hid the gum in my closet. Then the guilt set it. I was a criminal. I had done something wrong and I knew it. I felt guilty every time I popped a piece in my mouth. I told my son this story back in our hotel room. It was the first time I had ever “fessed up” to my crime. I shared how I knew it was wrong and how guilty I felt. And that doing what is right is always the best choice. Wisdom. All from a pack of pack of chewing gum. This spring, may you remember stories of wisdom to pass down to your own family.

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covenants corner

CHOOSING QUALITY PAINT By Denise Montana

Covenants Coordinator

When it comes to paint, it’s less about the manufacturer, and more about the grade. Most brands have paints classified as good, better, and best. Good generally has a lifespan of 5 years, better has a lifespan of 6–7 years, and best has a lifespan of 8–10 years. There are also basic paints with a lifespan of only 1-2 years. It’s important to note that lifespan is different from a warranty. Top grade paints contain the highest quality ingredients and a larger percentage of solids, which result in thicker, longer-lasting coating. The solid material left behind after the paint has dried IS your paint. It works like this: with a 60% solids content paint, 60% stays on the surface of your home, and 40% evaporates away. Quality paint generally has a solids number greater than 45, but to be sure you are not purchasing low quality “filler” solids, make sure titanium dioxide, the highest quality solid, is listed on your can’s label. Paints with 100% acrylic binder also hold up much better than those with a vinyl-acrylic binder. It is important to read your paint warranty carefully. Lifetime warranties usually exclude fading and normal aging (see lifespans above), which are normally the reasons for paint violations. What’s more, when paint has failed, the most you can usually expect from your warranty is enough free paint to cover the affected area.

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landscape log

“REJUVENATION CUT BACK” AND “SELECTIVE PRUNING” By Anthony Marmino

Area Manager | Four Peaks Landscape

Plant Management is one of the most important concepts to maintaining your landscape. A natural pruning technique promotes the natural beauty of the shrubs and ground covers in the landscape. We have created this information sheet to hopefully help Power Ranch better understand the “Rejuvenation Cut Back” and “Selective Pruning” management techniques that we use in the community.

essence this practice is a heavier pruning of the plant that is typically performed as needed outside of the plants flowering period. It is not always necessary to cut back all of the plants every year. After evaluating the plants on the property, only certain species or areas may need to be cut back from year to year. Keep in mind the impact frost can have on certain species before performing any type of heavy pruning.

Our general definition of a “Rejuvenation Cut Back” is removing the bulk of the plant material from the shrub and ground covers so that the shrubs are left approximately 18”24” tall or to the main core of the ground cover. Each plant may be treated slightly different as to its condition, but in

In the months of November through January we perform pruning on the Sage, ornamental grass, red bird of paradise, fairy duster, and valentine sage. These plants will have lost any flowers, are more resistant to frost conditions, and will grow very little in the colder weather.

WHY PERFORM A “REJUVENATION CUT BACK”?

WHAT YOU EXPECT TO SEE FROM A “REJUVENATION CUT BACK”

• To revitalize a sheared shrub. When shrubs are continually sheared the plant becomes very woody and bare looking. Continual pruning of plants also requires more frequent watering to maintain a healthy appearance. Also, flowers are continually being removed.

The first step is cutting back the plant material to an appropriate height. This will also remove any frost damage from the plants that may have occurred during the year or winter months. Next the focus should turn to trimming or thinning some of the “old large” branches to promote and provide room for new growth. Typically, within the first 30 days of the growing season you will see new growth appear rapidly. As we approach summer you will begin to see more and more flowers on several of the different shrubs and ground covers.

• To help keep the plants contained within their intended space without having to continually shear them. Replacing plants in this situation with different species that will fit the intended space is another great option. • To rejuvenate old shrubs by removing older wood and leaving younger healthier wood. This helps to promote flowering since most flowering shrubs will bloom either on 1-year old growth or on the new growth.

Summer is the growing season for a majority of the plants, so this is the time that we want to help control the growth through the use of “Selective Pruning”. “Selective Pruning” is a method of only pruning the unwanted growth from the plant. This would include awkward growth, crossing branches and deadwood. The goal is to keep the natural look of the shrub and help promote flowering. The practice of constant and frequent shearing and shaping can lead to the decline of a plant. Heavy pruning on frost sensitive plants material such as lantana, Ruellia, natal plum, bougainvillea, yellow bells, orange jubilee, etc. should be performed when risk of frost subsides; typically, in early March. This allows the plant to have some insulation during the cold nights. Please remember that Pruning is an invigorating process and one of the most important parts of managing and promoting a sustainable landscape…

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featured partnership

GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY By C. Andrew John

John’s Refrigeration Heating & Cooling

John’s Refrigeration Heating & Cooling is rolling out our John’s Gives Back III contest where two local charities will compete to win either $1,250 or $500 in donations. The contest is based on a voting system and will be open for voting from Feb. 15 through May 15th, 2019. The charity with the highest number of votes will receive the larger donation. We Need Your Vote! It’s super easy and costs you nothing, and you can vote for your favorite charity every day….

Go to JustCallJohns.com

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GET TO KNOW OUR PARTICIPANTS! 1. UNITED FOOD BANK They feed hungry people! This year they will provide more than 228,000 people in the East Valley and Eastern Az with the wholesome and nutritious food they need. In addition, they provide support to help stabilize and enhance lives. A little helps a lot. $1 helps to provide five Nutritious meals. Winning John’s Gives Back $1,250 donation means they could provide up to 6,250 meals! Vote today! Learn more about what they do at Unitedfoodbank.org. 2. FOLLOW YOUR HEART ANIMAL RESCUE They rescue abandoned, abused, or injured dogs and find them forever homes! With the help of over 200 foster families (who bring these pets into their homes to provide food, love, and security) and volunteers they have found over 6,000 dogs families to love them in the last six years! They need your help to win John’s Gives Back so they can help more dogs find love! Learn more about them at Followyourheartanimalrescue.org To learn more about these charities visit JustCallJohns. com and click the John’s Gives Back contest link. We have more information on the webpage and links to their websites. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite charity while you are there! If there is a charity you are passionate about and would like to be added to the list of future charities to be voted for, reach out to John’s Refrigeration.

VOTE!

featured activities: club focus

MEDITATION TECHNIQUES By Joey Bellus

Personal Development Coach

LIFELONG CONNECTIONS WITH FELLOW BUSINESS OWNERS I find that living in Power Ranch is all about the community we create together, and when I started getting involved in more activities around the neighborhood, I found that the love for my community exploded! I’ve made wonderful new friends and forged lifelong connections with fellow business owners. This is what ASPiRE is all about. We are your neighbors, your friends and a group of business professionals that are proud to serve Power Ranch. We sponsor many of the events you will find around the neighborhood throughout the year and we are all about giving back and building community. There’s great joy in giving back, and one of my own personal joys in life is to help another small business owner grow their business. This is who we are at ASPiRE. Before you “Google” a certain type of business product or service, be sure to reach out to any of our members for a referral to a trusted and LOCAL business professional. We are here to help in any way we can. I welcome anyone looking to grow a business (your own or someone else’s) to join us for a meeting and see what we are all about. We meet at the Carriage House bi-monthly, from 5:30pm – 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and from 8:30am – 9:30am on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you have more questions, reach out to Phaedra Earhart at 602-616-7096, pearhart@ farmersagent.com or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PowerRanchAspire

Meditation, what is it? Who is it for? How do I do it? What does meditating actually do for me? I wanted to create a class to not only break stereo types that surround meditation, but a class that will answer all of these questions and more while providing practices that you can implement into your daily life. From herbal teas, to chocolate, live music, and more, the class is designed to help reduce stress, anxiety and begin to quiet the mind. Over the years, meditation is something that I have incorporated into my daily life. My classes and one on one sessions, are a blend of the things I have learned, as well as things I continue to use in my life. There are many stereotypes about “meditation.” One of my goals is to help show people that meditation is for everyone. It doesn’t matter your age, race, religion, or cultural background. The techniques I use, and share, can be implemented into all areas of your life. Meditation is one of the most powerful tools you can utilize to remove stress, fear, and anxiety. Learning how to take control of my thoughts, emotions, and slowing down my racing mind was a huge part of my personal development. I created these classes and programs to share what I’ve learned and to help others become a healthier version of themselves – inside and out. Classes can be done in a group setting or a semi-private group setting. Please contact me for details. Thank you!

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featured events

MARCH& APRIL

EVENTS

#LUCKYINPOWERRANCH ALL MONTH LONG IN MARCH | Power Ranch Community Find Lucky the Leprechaun in Power Ranch while exploring the neighborhood. Clues are posted each week in the email newsletter and on Facebook. Post your photos on Facebook or Instagram with Lucky and #LuckyinPowerRanch and tag the Power Ranch Community Association page. Participants will be entered to win a prize from the PRCA.

EGGSTRA FESTIVAL THE BARN

SATURDAY APRIL 13 8 A.M. - NOON

PET PARADE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 |6 PM | Barn Join us during this week’s Farmer’s Market and bring the furriest member of your family for the Power Ranch Costume Pet Parade. Thanks to our event sponsor, Shannon with Guild Mortgage. One animal registration per family, prizes awarded. FREE EVENT. PreRegistration required to participate. Limited registrations available.

FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK

LADY BUG RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 1 | 10AM | Ranch House Lake Open to the community with a special invitation to the Power Ranch Elementary Kindergarten classes. FREE EVENT, registration required. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the park after the event.

FROM RENTER TO HOMEOWNER SATURDAY, MARCH 2 | 10:00 - 11:30AM | Ranch House Flex Space Discuss the many advantages of owning a home and the programs available to help you become a homeowner. Ages 18+. FREE EVENT. Register online at www.RENT2BUY.EZREGISTER.COM

BRAVE BRAIN WITH DIANE ELARDE TUESDAY, MARCH 5, | 3:30 PM | Carriage House Retirees 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. $10 each.

5 STEPS TO BUILDING A DISCIPLINED INVESTMENT STRATEGY THURSDAY, MARCH 7 | 6:30 - 7:30PM | Ranch House Flex Space Understand how to feel more confident in your investment strategy. Discuss the fundamentals of investing and the 5 core strategies that can change how you view the market. FREE EVENT. Registration required.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 | SUNSET | East Soccer Field Family movie night in the park, the movie starts at sunset. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the Disney movie CHRISTOPHER ROBIN under the starts. Purchase dinner from one of many food trucks on-site. A portion of the revenue from food sales will support both Power Ranch and Centennial Elementary schools.

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 | 11AM | West Soccer Field Enjoy a morning outside with a FREE Yoga class, sponsored by DCG’s Realtor &Yoga Teacher Corrie Gomez. Bring a mat, towel and water bottle.FREE EVENT. Registration Required. More details online at www.mypowerranch.com.

POWER RANCH GIVES/CHILD CRISIS DONATION DRIVE APRIL 1 – 19 | Power Ranch Community Please join Power Ranch Gives in our diapers and wipes drive, benefiting Child Crisis Arizona. They provide emergency shelter, foster care, adoption, counseling, early education, home visitation and parenting support services to Arizona’s most vulnerable children and families. Visit www.mypowerranch.com for more details.

TEEN SCRAMBLE FRIDAY, APRIL 5 | 7 – 9 P.M. | Ranch House Pool This party includes a DJ, swimming with glow in the dark items, pizza, soda, and water. $6 per person, ages 10 – 17. Children 10 – 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13| 6 – 9 PM | Carriage House Patio BYOB and join your neighbors for a special St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour event. Live entertainment and a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner (corned beef, cabbage & potatoes) to be served. PreRegistration is required. $20 each. NO DOOR SALES. Additional event details will be posted on mypowerranch.com and in the weekly Powerline Email.

SPLASH PAD SEASON OPENING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 |11 AM | Splash Pad Celebrate the season opening with the kids. This FREE event includes snacks and fun for all.

PINTEREST NIGHT SATURDAY, APRIL 6 | 5 –7 P.M. | Ranch House Flex Space Plan a crafting night out with friends and neighbors. Visit www. mypowerranch.com for more detailed information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 8AM - NOON | The Barn Petting zoo, pony rides, rock wall, face painting, an Egg Hunt with over 5000 eggs and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Food trucks will be on-site. Wristbands are required for all children that participate in any of the festivities and all adults in attendance. Presale wristbands available online at www.mypowerranch.com. Proceeds from the adult wristbands will be donated to both Power Ranch and Centennial Elementary Schools.

#LUCKYINPOWERRANCH By Rebecca Hill Lifestyle Director

WINE WEDNESDAY ON THE PATIO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17| 6 – 9 PM | Carriage House Patio BYOB and join your neighbors for a springtime Happy Hour event. Live entertainment and appetizers served. Pre-Registration is required. $10 each. NO DOOR SALES. Additional event details will be posted on mypowerranch.com and in the weekly Powerline Email.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 20 | 8AM - NOON | Power Ranch Community Time to clean house! Register with PRCA to get your address on the community map for only $3. This year’s event is sponsored by The Home Selling Team of Randy & Janine. All of your unsold items can be dropped off at the Ranch House parking lot from 10AM until 1PM for Goodwill. All Goodwill donations will be weighed with proceeds divided among Power Ranch and Centennial Elementary School.

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

March marks the 3rd year of #LuckyInPowerRanch! This fun scavenger hunt was created so residents could take a few minutes to get out of their regular route throughout the community and explore a little more in Power Ranch. Many residents have mentioned in conversation that they did not know where the tennis courts were, or where the horseshoe pits were because they didn’t have time to venture out to other neighborhoods within Power Ranch. This was just one of the obvious reasons for hiding Lucky the Leprechaun throughout the community. Each week for the month of March, the Lifestyle team will send out clues on where Lucky might be hiding. The clues are sent via the Power Line (e-blast) or a clue sheet can be picked up at the Carriage House. However, the true meaning of Lucky is to remind residents how #Lucky they are to live in such a beautiful and connected community. On a regular basis, I ask residents what they love most about Power Ranch and every time they say, “We love our neighbors,” ”We love our schools,” ”We love the beauty of our neighborhood…” Lucky is a fun way to remind everyone that there are many things to be grateful for, right here in your own community. We hope you will take this time to be intentional and participate in the #LuckyInPowerRanch Scavenger Hunt as a way to remind yourselves and your neighbors, we are all lucky. Plus, you get entered to win a prize if you share on social media. All you have to do is post a picture of yourself or your kids with Lucky on FaceBook or Instagram. Make sure you tag us (#PowerRanch) and use the hashtag #LuckyInPowerRanch; you could win movie passes or a gift card! Happy Looking, Rebecca

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lifestyle

EGGSTRA FESTIVAL

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classes and clubs

HOSTING A PARTY? NEED MORE SPACE? By Amy Barrett

Communications Coordinator

Spring is upon us here in Arizona and it is one of the most anticipated times of the year to residents of Power Ranch. The weather is a perfect temperature to enjoy time fishing at one of two lakes within your community, playing at one of many parks or hosting a party at one of the offered pavilions. All of the pavilions offered within the various neighborhoods are free to use and available on a first come/first serve basis. However, if you are looking to secure a location, then Power Ranch offers various sized covered pavilions for rent to its residents. Whether you plan on having a birthday party, graduation party or just a family BBQ and need a little bit more space, we have a pavilion that is perfect for you. The Ranch House Pavilion is the perfect place to celebrate an event or hold a fishing themed birthday party. With two picnic tables, an endless spread of grass for games, two charcoal BBQ grills and garbage containers, the setup is practically done for you. Need more seating? Take advantage of the Power Ranch Rolling Party Trailer at the same time. This trailer is equipped with 20 chairs and four folding tables so you can have that buffet spread of chips, cake, sandwiches and more! Also, did you know that the Rolling Party Trailer is practically free after use? That’s right; we only apply a $100 security deposit at the time of reservation that is fully refundable at the end of use! To make the rental process even easier, we offer online booking. Simply log into your account via www.mypowerranch.com/ facilityrentalinformation and choose the facility that fits your needs. Online booking is available 24/7 and facilities can be booked 364 days in advance with just a deposit due at the time of reservation. To view a full list of facilities for rent, pictures and FAQ’s visit www.mypowerranch.com. For questions or concerns please reach out to Amy Barrett at 480-988-0960.

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communication brief

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schools focus: HUSD schools focus: Centennial Elementary

HIGLEY SENIOR SELECTED FOR AFJROTC FLIGHT ACADEMY By Michelle Reese

HUSD

Korben Pierce

Higley High senior Korben Pierce learned this week he is one of only 150 students nationwide selected to attend the 2019 AFJROTC Flight Academy program. Pierce, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet, will receive a full scholarship to attend an accredited aviation university participating in a private pilot license training program. The scholarship is being awarded by Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. More than 1,560 cadets applied for one of the 150 scholarships. There are more than 120,000 high school students enrolled in Air Force Junior ROTC at almost 900 high schools in the U.S and overseas. The scholarship covers transportation, room and board, academics and flight hours required to potentially earn a private pilot license. The scholarship is valued at approximately $20,000. The Flight Academy Scholarship Program is Air Force-level initiative in collaboration with the commercial aviation industry to

address the national civilian and military pilot shortage. Those who participate in the program do not incur a military commitment to the Air Force or other branch of service, nor does completing the program guarantee acceptance into one of the military’s commissioning programs. The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community, while instilling values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and sense of accomplishment. When looking to fill tomorrow’s career needs with the best candidates, there is simply no better place for the nation to look than Air Force Junior ROTC! “Today is a great for both Mr. Pierce and the HUSD AFJROTC program,” said SMSgt Danny Alltop, who, with Col. Scott Vaughn, leads the combined Higley/Williams Field High Schools JROTC program.

CALLING ALL KINDERGARTENERS By Rachel Broadley

Principal | Centennial Elementary

We are now accepting registration for incoming Kindergarteners. We encourage parents who live in our neighborhood to register their kindergarteners before the end of May, which enables us to maintain an optimal learning environment and ensure your child will have an amazing first year in elementary school. When we receive a large influx of kindergarten enrollments in July we are forced to create a new class. This means we have anywhere between 2-10 days to find a teacher for the newly formed class. When we have a better idea of kindergarten enrollment prior to summer break we can better plan for the upcoming year. This allows us to staff appropriately and create an ideal learning atmosphere for our students. While it’s not mandatory to register for kindergarten prior to June, it does help us out a great deal with regard to staffing. The registration packet can be found online by visiting www.husd.org or you can pick up a hard copy during normal business hours 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday. If you have questions please feel free to call our office at 480-279-8200.

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24 25 26 27 28 1 2 LADY BUG RELEASE @ Ranch House Lake 10:00-11:00 a.m.

FROM RENTER TO HOMEOWNER @ Ranch House Flex Space 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FACILITIES COMMITTEE @ Carriage House 8:30 a.m.

BRAVE BRANE WITH DIANE ELARDE @ Carriage House 3:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE @ Carriage House 6:00 p.m.

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

5 STEPS TO AN INVESTMENT STRATEGY @ Ranch House 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FARMER’S MARKET @ the Barn 4:00-8:00 p.m. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE 6:30 p.m. ST PATRICK’S DAY HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO @ Carriage House Patio 6:00-9:00 p.m.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SPLASH PAD OPENING @ Splash Pad 11:00 a.m.

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

ST PATRICK’S DAY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING @ Carriage House 6:00 p.m.

PET PARADE @ The Barn 6:00 p.m.

FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK @ East Soccer Field Sunset

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

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK @ West Soccer Field 11:00 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFORMATION, VISIT MYPOWERRANCH.COM SPLASHPAD SEASON OPENING

#LUCKYINPOWERRANCH

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POWER RANCH GIVES DRIVE APRIL 1-19

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SUNDAY

APRIL SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 TEEN EGG SCRAMBLE @ Ranch House Pool 7:00-9:00 p.m.

PINTREST NIGHT @ Ranch House Flex Space 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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

EGGSTRA FESTIVAL @ the Barn 8:00 a.m.-Noon

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 WINE WEDNESDAY @ Carriage House Patio 6:00-9:00 p.m.

TAX DAY

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

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE @ Power Ranch Community 8:00 a.m.-Noon

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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

28 29

MONTHLY MEETINGS

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FACILITIES COMMITTEE | Mar 4 | 8:30 a.m. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE | Mar 5 |6:00 p.m. LANDSCAPE | Mar 13 | 6:30 p.m. BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE | Mar 20 | 6:00 p.m.

RESIDENTS WELCOME TO ATTEND!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Mar 25 | 6:00 p.m. THE KNOLLS | Mar 27 | 5:00 p.m. THE VILLAGE | Mar 27 | 6:00 p.m. Hosted at the Carriage House Conference Room

Pow er R an ch

FARMER’S MARKET

EVERY

WEDNESDAY 4:00-8:00 p.m. food trucks organic produce artisan crafters

POWER RANCH

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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