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JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!
The Ranch Homeowner’s Association has started a Facebook Group and we’d like you to join us. The Facebook group will keep you up to date with the latest news in our community and allow us to be more interactive with one another.
You can post comments, upload images and videos, and get up to the date information regarding any of the events we host.
Since our group is “closed”, you can join our group in one of two ways:
- Send your Facebook email address to FacebookAdmin@rhoa.org. If there is more than one Facebook user in your household, please provide email addresses for all those interested in joining our group. Upon receipt of your request, the Group Administrator will add you.
- Login to your Facebook account, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/RanchHOA/ and then click on the “Ask to Join” button. Your request will be sent to the Group Administrator and you will be approved shortly.
If you have any comments or questions about our Facebook Group, please email FacebookAdmin@rhoa.org.
Neighborhood Street Sweeping
The City of Irvine Street Sweeping Program provides street sweeping service for arterial, residential and industrial area roadways.
- Residential streets are swept on an easy to remember “twice monthly” schedule.
- The Ranch is scheduled every 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Visit the RHOA blog Events page for exact dates.
- Please try to keep cars and objects off of the streets, during our scheduled time, to help keep our neighborhood clean and beautiful.
The Program is also responsible for sweeping of City bike trails on a weekly basis; sweeping of parking lots at City facilities on a monthly basis; abatement of litter on City right-of-way areas every other month; sweeping of pedestrian bridges/walkthroughs on a weekly basis; sweeping of non-landscaped medians three times a year; sweeping of sidewalks on overpasses three times a year; sweeping/litter abatement around guardrails on a quarterly basis.
If you have any questions regarding the City of Irvine Street Sweeping Program, please call the Street Maintenance Division at (949) 724-7600.
NOTE: Schedules may change due to weather conditions or unforeseeable circumstances. No sweeping on holidays. The sweeping schedule is on a two week cycle.
PET SAFETY: DON’T LEAVE YOUR PET IN A PARKED CAR
Article By David L. Maggard Jr., Chief of Police, Irvine Police Department
Never leave your pet unattended in a parked car for any period of time. On a warm day, the temperature in a parked car can reach 120∘in a matter of minutes – even with the car windows partially open. Your pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from heatstroke or suffocation when trapped in high temperatures. This is what you should do if your pet is exposed to high temperatures:
- Be alert for the signs of heat stress – heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue.
- If your pet becomes overheated, you must lower his/her body temperature immediately. Move your pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water all over his/her body to gradually lower his/her temperature. Apply ice packs or cold towels to your pet’s head, neck, and chest only. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes.
- Finally, take your pet directly to a veterinarian – it could save his/her life.
If you see an animal in a car exhibiting any signs of heat stress, call Irvine Animal Services at 949-724-7200 immediately!
You don’t just expose your pet to the dangers of heat stress when you leave them in a car; you also expose them to pet theft. Thousands of pets are stolen each year from unattended cars.
Taking your pet for a ride may seem like fun, but many pets prefer to spend time with you in the comfort and safety of your home. Explore activities that you and your pet can share at home and avoid taking risks by leaving your pet in the car.
If you must take your pet with you in your car, do so safely: Cats should ride in pet carriers, and dogs should ride in travel crates or be on a leash. When a pet travels, they should wear two ID tags – one with a home address and one with a destination address.
Copyright©2004 The Humane Society of the United States. All rights reserved.
THE RANCH’S EGG-CELLENT ADVENTURE
We had another successful Eggstravaganza! We tried a slightly new format this year and have a few Easter Bunny bugs to work out. This is YOUR event, so we are always open to ideas for next year. Please let any District Director know what you thought!
“GUESS THE EGGS” CONTEST WINNER
MARY HIRST, age 9, was closest to guessing the number of eggs the Easter Bunny placed in the grass this year. For her mathematical wizardry, Mary won an Easter Basket filled with a chocolate bunny and other fun things.
SPECIAL EGG WINNERS
For each age group, there was a Special Egg with a $5 bill in it! The lucky winners:
DUS GRAHAM : 7-9 age group
COLTON HEISERMAN : 4-6 age group
LYLA MILLER : 2-3 age group
KARA CHANDSAWANG : 0-1 age group
And so, as we wrap up another Spring Event – A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL.
Thanks to our great and responsive Photographer, Siobhan McTiernan, we have it all documented, smiles included. Please enjoy the photos on pages 8-9 of the May Ranch Roundup. Thanks also to Jeff Moon of Hanu Reddy Realty for sustaining us with coffee and donuts.
PS: As coordinator, I want to thank all of my helpers setting up AND cleaning up. I was able to meet a few of our newer Ranch members, and I thank you all for helping me!
Article by: Eggstravaganza Chair, Jan Robinson
EGGSTRAVAGANZA – ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT – APRIL 19TH
GUESS THE EGGS! CONTEST
The Contest Rules –
- Contestants must be under 11 years old.
- One entry per child is allowed.
- Guess how many eggs the Easter Bunny lays in the Ranch Park for the Egg Hunt.
- Submit your entry to any District Director listed on page 4 of the Roundup.
- Deadline to turn in entries is Friday, April 18th
Parents are encouraged to do ALL the entry process for their young children.
The Prize – The child(ren) who guess closest to the actual number of eggs in the park will receive an Easter Basket prize by personal delivery.
Remember – the deadline is Friday, April 18th, and the winner(s) will be announced at the Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th!
New Rules for the Egg Hunt
Age 7-9 – You go first and you start at the far, south side of the park. You start at EXACTLY 10 AM. You line up on the sidewalk and wait for the call. This will be over in a flash and the parents/relatives can watch and take photos. The winner of the GOLDEN EGG should get his/her picture taken rapidly by our event photographer so we can then go on to the…
4-6 year olds – as they line up on the north side of the park as usual. Off you go … and the winner of the GOLDEN EGG should get his/her picture taken rapidly so we can then go on to the …
2-3 and 0-1 year olds – Parents should help us get these pictures taken expediently.
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE EASTER COLORING PAGE
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE EASTER ACTIVITIES PAGE
We wish you all Good Luck in the contest, and we hope you have a very “hoppy” Easter!
LET THE HUNT BEGIN!
Gearing Up for the EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
Time to get excited! See some of last year’s highlights below!
Congratulations to our NEW 2014 Board of Officers
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2014 NEW BOARD OF OFFICERS!
PRESIDENT ♠ LINDA WALLACE
VICE PRESIDENT ♥ JEFF GLASS
TREASURER ♦ LARRY ANDERSON
SECRETARY ♣ JANICE ROBINSON
Holiday Lights
See the stunning Holiday Light displays all over The Ranch. Join in next year’s spirit and get your photo displayed in the Ranch Roundup. Pictures will be taken the week of December 15-20, 2014!
Photos available upon request – email blog@rhoa.org.
The Great California SHAKEOUT!
Drop, Cover, and Hold
at 10:17 a.m. on October 17 during The Great ShakeOut earthquake drills. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes wherever you live, work, or travel.
To participate or learn valuable information, click here.
The Ranch HOA 