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March 14 8 am– 1 pm
Town Center Lake Grab your poles, picnic blankets, and camping chairs and spend the morn-
ing lakeside fishing with the family!
AZ Game and Fish will provide rods and reels for the kids. Adults are
encouraged to bring your own.
Free lunch for those that register!
Register at http://tinyurl.com/qx94k4n
Volunteers are needed! Please check out the volunteer
opportunities using our Sign-up Genius link at http://
tinyurl.com/k3vm9wy.
Contact [email protected] or 602-909-6401 with any questions.
Schedule of Events:
8:00- Registration, check out your poles
with AZ Game and Fish
9:00- Introduction to Fishing Class
11:30- FREE Lunch prepared by Y.O.U
and provided by MMM Landscape
12:30- Raffle Drawing–
(must be present to win!)
FREE LUNCH * RAFFLE PRIZES * SNO CONES
March 2015 Neighborhood News 2
MANAGER’S CORNER
Why Must the Association Approve My House Color?
Although the association may sometimes seem like Big Brother when you want to build a
shed or install a paver walkway, our design review program is actually a benefit—not a bur-
den. The association’s design standards are based on harmony with the overall community,
consideration for neighbors, and high-quality construction practices. The design review pro-
gram exists to maintain, protect, and enhance the value of your property, and it strives for a
balance between individual rights and the good of the entire community.
While association members have the biggest stake in property values, others are also very
interested in seeing our community well maintained and looking its best. Builders’ reputa-
tions and lenders’ financial support are closely connected to the community. Also, public
officials have an interest in maintaining and enhancing the community since tax revenues
depend on property values.
The association tries to notify new members of its design review requirements as soon after
they move in as possible. If we missed you, or if you need another copy, please contact our
office or visit the website www.mymorrisonranch.org. Also, be sure to consult the Design
Review Guidelines if you’re considering any type of exterior design change. These guidelines
contain everything you need to know about the approval process, design requirements, and
the association’s basic design philosophy.
The design review board makes every effort to process applications fairly, reasonably, and
quickly. And we trust the same can be said for how we handle alleged violations—most of
which are resolved easily.
We are seeing a number of residents painting the exterior of their home and thought it
might be helpful to provide these reminders.
· If you are repainting your house the same color, no approval is needed.
· If you are changing the colors, you need to get the colors approved prior to paint-
ing.
· Morrison Ranch does not have a specific color palette as many associations do.
Instead the Board asks that you select the colors you would like to use and submit
them for approval.
· Things to consider when selecting colors: make sure they blend with the colors of
the other homes in your neighborhood. Don’t select the exact same color scheme
as your next door neighbor.
· In most cases the actual color chip from the paint store should be submitted. Elec-
tronically submitted colors may not be a true representation of the color.
· The exterior request form is available on the website: www.mymorrisonranch.org
· The Design Review Board has 45 days to review any request. They are normally
able to respond faster; however, it is wise to plan ahead. Please don’t wait to contact
our office until the day before your painter is scheduled to start.
One more reminder for clarification, which is not specific to painting;
All exterior changes in the front of the home must have prior approval. Any exterior
change in the rear yard that is visible above the wall must have prior approval.
Once again we want to express our sincere appreciation to our
wonderful Morrison Ranch residents - Thanks for making this a
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD.
Cheryl Miller, PCAM, CMCA, CAAM
Community Manager
TOWN OF GILBERT BULK TRASH PICK
Town of Gilbert will pick up bulk trash the 3rd week
of each month. Holidays do not affect the schedule for pick up.
Please place your items at the curb on Sunday, March. 15 for
pick up between March. 16-21. For additional information on
bulk trash pick up please visit http://www.gilbertaz.gov/
departments/public-works/environmental-services/bulk-trash
ONSITE OFFICE (In the Farm Bureau Building)
325 S. Higley Rd, Suite 110 Gilbert, Arizona 85296
(480) 892-2267
COMMUNITY WEBSITE www.mymorrisonranch.org
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Cheryl Miller Community Manager [email protected]
Tamera Miller Lifestyle Director
Terri Pirog Community Accountant
EMERGENCY NUMBER
5pm - 8am & Weekends (602) 234-9288
February 2015 Neighborhood News 3
HISTORY OF MORRISON RANCH
Morrison Ranch Town Center
By: Howard Morrison
What you see here is a rendering from 1998. That¹s right.
This rendering was done BEFORE we re-
ceived our approvals as a master plan. It was
included in the original submittals to the
Town, giving them a feel for our vision for
our Town Center.
If you go out today and stand on the east side
of Higley Rd just north of Morrison Ranch
Parkway you can see today what we envi-
sioned over 17 years ago. We wanted a view
corridor from Higley Rd to the tanks. We
wanted a lake that set the tone for the look
and feel of the area. We wanted tree lined
streets. We wanted it to be dominated by our
trees and turf landscape plan. We wanted
businesses along the lake’s edge. We wanted
people enjoying the space that was created.
As you might imagine, it is quite rewarding to
be able to say we believe we have pretty
much fulfilled our vision for this particular
area. It isn¹t absolutely complete yet but the
major components are in place. And we
hear that you enjoy it, too, which is most re-
warding. Walking around the lake, fishing,
and attending community events like Arbor
Day Festival in connection with Farm Bureau
are a few of the ways to enjoy this space.
You’ve heard the adage, “Be careful what
you ask for, you just might get it!” Well, in
this case, we are glad we asked.
Picture of Town Center Lake taken Feb. 2015
March 2015 Neighborhood News 4
COMMUNITY NEWS
FITNESS CLASS COMING SOON!
Dynamic Body Flow
All Fitness Levels Welcome
Thursdays at 6 pm
April 2nd—May 28th
Elliot Groves Amphitheater Park
(Amber & Sabino)
Cost is a $3 drop-in rate
What to Bring: Mat, comfortable clothes, shoes, a
towel & water
Waiver must be signed before first class!
Contact Kristina Sherman with any questions at
774-487-0394
MEET THE ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board Panel is established to interface with the Morri-
son Ranch Boards and Association Management Team for the pur-
pose of providing information, eliciting feedback, and organizing
volunteer efforts on behalf of the community. There are currently 9
members of the panel. One of its members is Chris Schulman.
Christopher Schulman is a CPA that specializes in interna-
tional corporate tax. He and his wife Danielle have lived in
Morrison Ranch for 5 years, moving from Lakeview Trails to
Elliot Groves a year ago. They have two daughters, Adelyn
and newborn Olivia. After graduating from ASU they moved
to Morrison Ranch because of all of the green space and col-
orful houses, and they love the sense of community they share
with their neighbors. In his spare time, Chris enjoys working
in the yard and he is an avid fantasy football player.
March 2015 Neighborhood News 5
CURB APPEAL AWARD
Mom’s Club
Upcoming Events:
Murder Mystery Dinner Party – Parents Night
March 8
4:00 pm
St Patrick's Day Play Date
March 17
10:00 am
Family Spring Fling Picnic at Elliot Groves Park
March 22
4:00-7:00 pm
Elliot Groves Amphitheater Park
Planning Meeting at Tia Rosa's – Brunch
March 28
Interested in joining? Please email us at [email protected] for more details and to get added to the email list. You can also find us on our Facebook page by searching "Morrison Ranch Moms".
MORRISON RANCH CLUBS
The “Curb Appeal” Award is Morrison Ranch’s Yard of the
Month. Winners are awarded a small token of our appreciation for
taking pride in their yards and representing Morrison Ranch by
maintaining their property giving it excellent curb appeal. Nominat-
ed by their neighbors the
March Curb Appeal is awarded to:
3346 E Cheyenne
Congratulations! Thank you for adding
value to Morrison Ranch.
Do you have a neighbor that you think deserves the Curb Appeal
Award? Please send nominations to
Tamera Miller at
[email protected]. Those who nominate their neighbors will
also be put into a drawing for a prize.
As you can see, the MR Mom’s Club is a very active, fun
bunch of ladies! Pictured Above: Mom’s Club 80’s theme Bunco Night.
On Saturday, March 7, MMM Landscape hosted a land-
scape class to give you tips on transitioning your turf for
the hot summer months. If you were not able to take the
class, materials are available in our office, located in the
Farm Bureau building, suite 110. Information is also pro-
vided on our website at www.mymorrisonranch.org.
We would also like to thank our local Subway at Higley
and Elliot, and Bold Roost Espresso, located at Ray and
Higley for your breakfast contributions for the class. We
appreciate your donations!
THANK YOU!
March 2015 Neighborhood News 6
COMMUNITY NEWS
Parent’s Night Out March 13 5-9 pm
Gateway Fellowship Church Plan an evening out without the kiddos. Childcare is pro-vided by Gateway Fellowship. Please register here for a shorter wait time. If you have attended a previous Parent Night Out, you do not have to pre-register, but please email [email protected] to RSVP. Either way, walk-ins are welcome.
Youth Fishing Day March 14 8 am– 1 pm
Town Center Lake Bring the family out and take the day to learn to fish with instruction from the AZ Game and Fish Dept. Free lunch provided by MMM Landscape to those
that register! Please register at http://tinyurl.com/qx94k4n. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Please see the volun-teer opportunities at http://tinyurl.com/k3vm9wy.
Community Garage Sale March 28 7:00 am– 1pm
If you’d like to participate, please email [email protected] with your address.
Goodwill Drive and Highland High School Band Fundraiser March 28 8am– 5pm
4301 E. Guadalupe Rd, 85234 Support HHS Band by simply bringing your unwanted clothing, shoes, electronics, housewares, furniture, etc. to Highland High School. The band earns money for every pound of donated items! Donations are tax deductible and support job training programs in your community. It’s a win-win for the school and community!
Arbor Day Festival April 18 10:30 am– 1:30 pm
Town Center Lake Bounce Houses, Petting Zoo, Raffle Priz-es, Face Painting, Cotton Candy, FREE Lunch...And Much More. Stay Tuned for more information. Event sponsored by the
AZ Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Financial Services. Vendor opportunities available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Upcoming Morrison Ranch Events
Upcoming Community Events
True Believer Comics Presents
Creator Appreciation Day
March 15
10am– 4pm
139 S. Higley Rd. St. 103
Featuring John Layman, Writer and Scott Godlewski, Artist.
Proudly welcoming local creators: Benjamin Glendenning, JP
Manzanarez, April Reina, and Al Sparrow. Photo ops with
Heroes United.
San Tan Charter Garage Sale
March 21
6-10 am
Donate your items to the San Tan Garage Sale! They will
take just about anything, such as: gently used clothing, kitchen
items, furniture, toys, athletic Items, CD’s, DVD’s, electron-
ics, baby items, etc. Drop off OR we will pick up between
2/16 – 3/13. Contact: Kevin Hickman at khick-
[email protected] or 480-432-6373.
March 2015 Neighborhood News 7
NEW ARTICLE: Each month will be recognizing a Morrison Ranch resident or family who exemplifies why we are a
community with character...Where relating with our neighbors is the rule rather than the exception!
For March, we are honoring The Price Family.
The Price family are active participants in
the community. They are involved in Cub
Scouts, coach flag football in the neigh-
borhood and are part of the Comstock
Street Christmas Light Display that con-
tributes to the Make A Wish Foundation
each year. Ultimately, as one of their
neighbors stated, “they are just great
neighbors!”
The Prices have lived in Morrison Ranch
since 2010 and absolutely love the neigh-
bors and the beauty of this neighbor-
hood!
Scott and Christa have been married for 17
years and have 4 children, Audrie (11),
Carson (9), Reed (7), and Kate (3). Their
kids are active in dance, football, scouts, church, piano lessons, and climbing the tree every chance they get. As a family
they love to hike and bike. Scott thoroughly enjoys mountain biking, camping, and adventure races. Christa loves most
sports and would like to get into golf and boating more as the kids get older.
Scott is a Periodontist and is the owner of East Valley Periodontics. So if you need dental implants or gum and bone sur-
gery, he's your guy! He is a graduate and former football player from the University of Utah. His dental degree is from
the University of Kentucky. Christa is a graduate in Music Therapy from the University of the Pacific. Now she’s known
as MOM - "Manager Of Mayhem", as well as an online Fitness Coach with Beachbody, sharing her fitness journey and
helping others improve their health and fitness.
“It has been such a joy to be a part of the Christmas on Comstock Light Show with our awesome neighbors and the
chance to contribute to the Make a Wish Foundation! We appreciate the support....and patience...from all the residents
of Morrison Ranch, especially Lakeview Trails as we provide this event each year!”- Christa
The Prices are honored and grateful to be nominated for this award. They hope they can embody the character, like so
many of you exemplify, that makes Morrison Ranch such a special place to live!
If you have a story you would like to share about a neighbor or resident in Morrison Ranch who makes a difference and adds to
our community with character, please send your story to Tamera Miller at [email protected].
Morrison Ranch Business Directory
Attorney Daniel L. Broadbent, Esq. Attorney Broadbent Law Firm, PLC 480.366.4048 [email protected] Bryon Browne Barski Drake Browne PLC 480-845-9113 www.bdbattorneys.com Chris Patience Attorney at the law office at Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience 480-889-8913 [email protected] sgplaw.com
Auto Services Boro Yokich GoCars 480-969-7400 Toll Free: 1-888-964-7472 www.gocars.org
Beauty Michelle Ashcraft Lashes by Michelle 480-262-9058 [email protected] Marci Corlis Hair-Do Salon 480-262-9059 [email protected] http://marcicorlis.webs.com/ Alicia Do Embellish Nails and Spa 480-981-4877 Donna Jackson A-Nu-U by Donna - Aestitician 480-203-8123 [email protected] www.a-nu-ubydonna.com
Cakes/Pies Stacia Ehlen NoodleBug Cakes 602-330-3379 Noodlebugcakes.blogspot.com Marretta Mathes Posh Cake Creations 602-570-6141 [email protected] poshcakes001.blogspot.com
Jenny Waite WhoopieDoo! (Whoopie Pies) 480-306-6592 [email protected] www.whoopiedoo.com
Computer Services Carol Labrum 2GoTablet http://www.amazon.com/shops/2GoTablet Andrew VanDine Who's Your Tech? Computer Services 480-215-1349 [email protected]
Dentistry Samuel Bollwinkel, DDS Gilbert Dental Center 480-892-5089 www.arizonasmilecenter.com Michael Crockett D.D.S Crockett Dental 480-981-0203 www.crockettdentalaz.com Steve Garlick D.D.S. Creative Smiles 480-857-9009 www.creativesmilesaz.com Dr. John Taylor Kids Grins 480-830-5466 azkidsgrins.com
Doctors Adam DiPuccio, Audiologist/Owner Advanced Hearing Group 480-218-1328 www.advancedhearinggroup.com Punya K Raman Arizona Vista Family Medicine 480-892-1212 www.arizonavistafamilymedicine.com
Entertainment Cameron Cotter Save this Dance– DJ Services 385-252-9355 [email protected] www.savethisdance.com
Sean Samms DJ Services 480-823-5133 [email protected]
Finance
H&R Block Premium Office 67 S Higley Rd. Ste 105 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480.926.1698 Matthew J. Michael Financial Advisor - LPL Financial 602-956-3032 [email protected] Member FINRA/SIPC Joe Klimczak Financial Advisor– Edward Jones 480-632-1764 [email protected] Member FINRA/SIPC
Fitness/Nutrition Steve Fleming Your Lean Lifestyle 602-314-5955 www.yourleanlifestyle.com Karen Hsu Young Living Essential Oils 480-235-8089 [email protected] www.oilandbubble.blogspot.com Eric & Veronica Joyce Worship Yoga and Crucible Combat & Fitness 480-247-8737 [email protected] www.worshipfit.org Ashley Kafader-Coach TeamBeachBody 480-282-7448 [email protected] teambeachbody.com/ash0118 Michael Lazo Fit Squad Fitness 954-612-9856 817-914-3447 [email protected]
Home Improvement/Home Care Chris Ardito- The Shutter Guy Custom Plantation Shutters and More 480-620-0311 [email protected]
March 2015 Neighborhood News 8
March 2015 Neighborhood News 9
Morrison Ranch Business Directory
Home Improvement/Home Care
Jared Gillespie Solar City 480-382-9496 [email protected] www.solarcity.com Shelby Hogan Red Carpet Flooring & Design 480-200-3049 [email protected] www.redcarpetflooringaz.com Mark Mariano, HVAC/Plumber Collins Comfort Masters 480-655-7575 [email protected] www.collinscomfort.com Michael Ranahan Ran 9 Carpet Cleaning 480-689-3509 [email protected] www.ran9carpetcleaning.com Justin Riggs Maveric Maintenance Landscape Maintenance 480-272-2089 [email protected] Mike Wood Pool Tile Cleaning Pro 480-599-7948 www.PoolTileCleaningPro.com
Insurance Dave Jackson Jackson Insurance Group 480-428-8100 [email protected] www.myagentisdave.com
Preschool Brittney Hess Bright Light Preschool 480-987-8926 [email protected] Marissa Mastroianni Spring Ahead Preschool 480-734-5044 [email protected] www.springaheadpreschool.com
Real Estate/Mortgage Julie Brown Keller Williams Integrity First Realty (480) 529-8932 [email protected] www.realestatewithjulie.com Tim & Stacia Ehlen, The Ehlen Team RE/MAX Solutions 602-320-7056, 602-330-3379 [email protected] [email protected] www.TheEhlenTeam.com Dee Dilek Ellingboe Realty One Group 480-233-1085 [email protected] Kirk Erickson 480-382-5475 [email protected] BetterCallKirk.com Grafton Milne, CCIM Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate 480-659-1777 [email protected] www.menlocre.com Brian P. Rogerson, Branch Manager Mortgage Banker 480-236-8287 or 480-657-1992 [email protected] www.brianrogerson.wvmbmesa.com
Specialty Cherie Copple Shirt Doctor 602-505-7521 Heather Frenette, RN, MSN, CMC Desert Care Management Private Care Medical Services 480-804-7200 www.desertcaremanagement.com Sherry Forsyth, M. C.– Life Coach Life. By Design 480-300-5272 [email protected] http://www.sherrycounseling.com/ Kendra Kaplan Chemistry Tutor [email protected] Michael Kessler Owner, True Believer Comics (480) 892-0324 [email protected] Bruce Law Sprout Marketing 602-492-3244 [email protected] www.sproutmarketing.com Camille Martin Music For All Music Teacher– Piano and Band Instruments 480-544-8615 [email protected] Jen Oetjen Resident in Professional Counseling Professional Counseling Associates & Arizona Psychology Consultants 480-730-6222 [email protected]
Our Neighborhood Business Directory is growing each month! If you would like to see your business listed here,
please contact Lifestyle Director, Tamera Miller at [email protected] or at 602-909-6401. It is FREE OF CHARGE!
We look forward to promoting Morrison Ranch businesses!
Please be a courteous neighbor and a safe driver–
REMEMBER: The speed limit on Morrison Ranch
Parkway and Park Ave. is 25 MPH.
