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Mountain Vista Connection
March 2021
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
You could qualify! The Michaels Organization
is accepting scholarship applications for the
2021/2022 school year!
Last year, nine MVC residents
received a combined total of
$49,500 in scholarship grants,
that’s an average of $5,500
per person!!
Printed application packets are
available at the MVC Housing Office.
The deadline for completed applications
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
is April 15, 2021. Additional
Spring………………………..2
information, can be found at Wild Huachuca…………...3
www.michaelsscholars.com. Community
Information………………..4
Maintenance
Message……………...........5
Resident Happenings…..6-7
Entertainment……..........8
Kids Corner…..………......9
ENERGY USAGE! Coloring Sheet.….….......10
Community
Utility usage has increased since the Department of Army paused the Utility Conservation Program. Calendar…………............11
MVC pays for all resident utility usage. Your BAH does not just pay for “rent”. It includes utilities,
Emergency Services, refuse services, Maintenance and more. Utilities are electricity, gas, water and
sewage.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS:
Unplug “vampire” electronics while not in use.
Use ceiling and oscillating fans before cranking up the A/C.
Cover food with a lid while cooking on the stovetop or use a crockpot.
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WATERING POLICY CHILDREN AT HOME POLICY
Please abide by the Fort Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Fort
Huachuca Watering Policy. Huachuca Policy on children being
Sprinklers and soaker hoses unattended at home or around the community
are currently prohibited (playgrounds, etc).
through March. Sprinklers
may NOT be used until April. Children aged 4 and under require close
Attended hand-held hoses to supervision at all times. Ages five (5) to nine
water newly seeded lawns, (9) will not be left alone at home, in parked
trees, shrubs, gardens and vehicles, or permitted in any public facility or
flowers may be used throughout the year at any time. public area without adult supervision or the
presence of a licensed childcare provider.
SPRING CLEANING TIPS! Children 10 years old may be left alone at
home or outside unattended for up to 3 hours,
*The return air vent in your
but must have access to indirect supervision
home should be dusted
(neighbor or parent by phone).
regularly! Keeping the vents
cleaned will help increase air Ages 11-13 years may be left alone for no
flow into your home, which longer than 6 hours with access to adult
means your Air Conditioner supervision or intermittent supervision.
and Heating system will not have to work so Children 11-12 years of age may babysit
hard to produce your desired temperatures. This siblings (babysitting course is strongly
will help reduce utility usage! The picture to the recommended).
left is an example of a vent that is in need of For more information please refer to the MVC
cleaning. Resident Guidelines and Community
*Get rid of hard water Handbook for the complete Fort Huachuca
stains around your kitchen Children at Home Policy (14048)
sink with this easy home
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
made tip! Fill a spray bottle
half way with white During the upcoming school
vinegar. Add a 1/4 cup of breaks, please plan accordingly
lemon juice and fill the remaining space of the for your routine service orders.
MVC Technicians will not enter
bottle with regular dish soap (i.e. Dawn). Shake
your home, even with
bottle and spray all around the faucet and sink
Permission to Enter, if a child
area. Let sit for 30 minutes. Scrub and rinse the
under the age of 18 is home alone. Remember to
grime away. Check out the before and after
schedule work orders at a time that you are able
pictures.
to be home with any minors.
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GOT PESTS?
If you are experiencing a pest
problem, contact the MVC
Maintenance Office.
Tips for a pest free home:
Remove pet waste from the yard.
Use bleach to clean trash bin quarterly to
keep odors away from the exterior of your
home.
Clean surfaces to remove sticky substances.
Use Home Defense quarterly for indoors
and around the outside perimeter.
Regularly clean and sanitize your home,
with particular attention to food
preparation and storage areas.
BEE AWARE!
Bees are common in this area
during the Spring and Summer. If a
swarm is buzzing around your
home, please wait 24-48 hours
before reporting to MVC
Maintenance as it is likely they are just resting as
they pass through. If a hive is present, please
contact Maintenance.
NEW CATEGORY ALERT!
MVC will now add in a Wild Huachuca fact to
each Newsletter! Wild Huachuca will feature
informative flyers about the local wildlife,
seasonal tips for you as a resident and the
occasional real life photo of animals in the area!
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Community Information
MOVING SOON?
GRILLING SAFETY
A 30 day (minimum) Notice to Vacate Use the following safety tips to
is required when leaving MVC. It is be on your way to safe grilling:
okay to give more than 30 days! Propane and charcoal
Advanced notice is always appreciated, barbecue grills must only be
this assists us in used outdoors!
placing incoming Position the grill well away
families who are on from siding and out from
the waitlist. under eaves and
overhanging branches.
TRAMPOLINE POLICY! Keep children and pets away
from the grill area by
Trampolines must have a clearly visible, permanently attached
declaring a 3-foot “kid-free
label with the service member’s name, address and phone number
zone” around the grilling
Trampolines must be securely anchored to the ground and NOT area.
attached to the house or fence (a no charge digging permit from
MVC maintenance will be required) Propane
Trampolines must have safety nets Grills: Check
the gas cylinder
Trampolines are allowed only in fenced-in back yards
hose for leaks
An adult (18 years or older) must be before using it
present to supervise trampoline use
for the first time
Any damages caused by trampolines each year. A light soap and
will be at the resident’s expense water solution applied to the
hose will quickly reveal
RISING STAR escaping propane by releasing
MVC congratulates Anthony Morales for being
bubbles. If you determine your
chosen as the February Rising Star. grill has a gas leak, and there is
Anthony has been with Mountain Vista no flame:
Communities since November 2011 and has been
nominated as the MVC Rising Star 3 times. He Turn off the gas tank and
previously received this acknowledgment January grill.
2019 and June 2020.
Anthony never says no to anything and always goes
If the leak stops, get the grill
above and beyond to help other team members serviced by a professional
when needed. Anthony is always willing to work overtime when required before using it again.
and maintains a positive attitude. He is very knowledgeable about our
inventory of homes and how to maintain them. He takes pride in his work If the leak does not stop, call
and strives to continually improve his performance.
the fire department at 520-
Way to go Anthony! 533-2116.
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Maintenance Message
It’s the time of year where you can begin laying grass seed in an effort to have a luscious green lawn. If planning to remove
and/or prevent weeds with a chemical spray in backyards before applying the grass seed, you should take action now to
eliminate the chance of contamination to the soil. Applying a preemergent herbicide now will kill weeds before they emerge
from the soil. Use a post-emergent herbicide to kill weeds that are currently visible.
You are responsible for the care and maintenance of your yard to include removing weeds from the front and side yards as
well as maintaining the backyard. Applying a pre-emergent herbicide will assist with weed control throughout the heavy
growing season.
To prepare your yard we recommend following these steps:
Soften the soil by applying water and tilling the ground.
Gentle raking after you have spread the seed will help level out the soil and prevent any bird or insects from eating the
grass seed.
It is very important to water the area frequently to avoid the soil from drying out.
When maintaining your yard, follow these safety reminders:
Store gas powered equipment and gasoline containers in a properly ventilated area such as the garage but not in
storage closets.
Only one gallon of gasoline, plus what is in the equipment (lawn mowers, edgers, tilers, etc.) shall be stored in ventilated
storage areas only.
NEED TOOLS? FREE GRASS SEED!
AAA Fort Storage has lawn Starting Monday, April 12th call the
care equipment for rent! MVC Maintenance Office at 520-458-
Visit them online at 5885 to claim your FREE bag of grass
www.fortstoragetools.com seed.
Contact them at 520-458-5770. They are *One FREE bag of Bermuda
located at 255 Kayetan Dr. in Sierra Vista! grass seed per household.*
Facilities Director: Juan Mendoza | Facilities Operations Manager: Bridgette Ritchey
Work Order Desk: (520) 458-5885
E-Mail: fhworkorder@tmo.com | Address: 110 Meyer Avenue Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
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Resident Happenings
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Resident Happenings
Thank you to all the
families who participated in
last months Grab & Go! &
Chalk your Walk Contest!
For the last 9 years, MVC has teamed up with the
American Red Cross to host a least one blood drive
each year. February blood drive was a HUGE success.
There is a critical need for blood donors of all blood
types. Every three seconds, someone in the U.S. is in
need of blood. Every day, blood donors help patients of
all ages and circumstances.
It is not too late for you to donate! Visit
www.redcross.com to find a local Blood Drive near you!
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Entertainment
Complete the word search puzzle by March 26th and turn it in to Name:_____________________
the MVC Housing Office for a chance to win a $10 gift card! We will Phone:____________________
randomly select the winner who completes the puzzle correctly. Address:___________________
Congratulations
to Ray Roberts
for winning the
February word
search. Ray
received a $10
gift card. Thank
you to all who
participated!
FORT FACT The DeAnza Housing Area is named after Juan
Bautista DeAnza, a Spanish explorer and
colonizer. He established an overland route to California, departing from
Tubac in present day Arizona. On a second trip he founded Tucson in
1775 and San Francisco in 1776. DeAnza built many military garrisons in
Sonora and Pimeria Alta.
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Happy Birthday to all MVC residents celebrating this month! Special
shoutout to Emberlei Lovato who received a $10 gift card to Cold Stone from
the Febraury Birthday drawing!! Congratulations Emberlei!
Stop by the MVC Housing Office to enter your child(ren) into the monthly birthday
drawing. Contest is open to all children ages 1-18. Entries must be received by March
26th.Winner will receive a prize and be announced in the MVC April Newsletter.
Shout out to Christina Parsons for winning the February coloring contest. Christina won a $10 gift card to Cold
Stone. Thank you to all who participated!
The children's coloring contest is available until March 26th. Coloring sheets are available at the MVC Housing
Office and on the MVC Facebook page. All submissions must be received at the MVC Housing Office no later than
March 26th. Contest winner is selected randomly via random drawing and their art work will be published in the
April Newsletter.
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Thank you for participating in the Coloring Contest! All submission must be received in the MVC Community Management Office no later than March 26th. Contest winner is selected via random drawing. Winner will receive a prize and have their artwork published in the next months MVC Newsletter. Name:_______________________ Phone:_____________________ Address:______________________ Age:_________ Service Member:___________________
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Coloring Contest, Word Search, and Birthday of the month contests are due March 26th.
Your Community
Management Team
520-515-9000
Simply search for Mountain Vista Communities
Shellie Cerecke — Community Director
and like us! Be sure to follow us for updates,
Jolene Cooper — Assistant Community Director contests, and important announcements.
Heather Ford — Marketing Coordinator
Monica Duvernay — Bookkeeper
DeAnne Currington— Leasing Specialist E1-E6
Stephanie Martin — Leasing Specialist E7-O8
Jacqueline Sanders - Policy Administrator
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