Author: R B

The first signs of Spring are all around us in the VGC.  The heather is in bloom, star magnolias are sending out their sweet smell, and the tulip tree by the east pond is budding.  The ducks have spring fever and cause traffic jams on Garrison Village Way. Soon our sidewalks will be filled with friends and neighbors enjoying the beauty of our property, and bikers will share our roads. We would like to remind everyone to be aware of a few matters.

• Many of our cross streets and intersections have limited visibility. Take an extra moment to look for cross traffic, walkers and bikers.
• Be aware of uneven sidewalks. Many have been painted or ground down, but there are still some uneven areas. Concrete grinding will continue this year on those areas.
• Dangerous trees along the south creekside trail will continue to be removed. Watch for branches, twigs or other debris that may be on sidewalks.
• A reminder again about speed. Many streets lack sidewalks, walkers will be on the road, along with bikers. Speed is a large concern in the Village and compromises the safety of those using the roadways.
• For those enjoying the out of doors with their furry friends, remember dogs always need to be on a leash and pick up after your dog. Concerns regarding this have been directed to the board.

Would you be interested in joining a morning walking group? We will be meeting at the Gazebo on April 13^th at 9 am.  No need to sign up.  If you have questions or would like to let us know of your interest, send either of us an email-

Happy Spring!

Joyce Beecroft   -jbeecroft47@gmail.com

Denise Bartlow- denise@bartlows.net

Item #5 in Section “USE OF STREETS, WALKWAYS, COMMON AREAS, AND GREENBELTS” of the current Land Use Standards (December 2018) has been updated to remove verbiage regarding “Private Parks”. All Villages Parks are considered as Common Areas within The Villages of Garrison Creek. ARC apologizes for the error.

MPMA ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, December 8, 2019 .. 1:30 pm Registration  SonBridge Community Center ..   1200 SE 12th Street, College Place

The Annual Meeting of the Villages of Garrison Creek Master Property Management Association will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the SonBridge Community Center.  Registration begins at 1:30 pm with the Meeting starting at 2 pm.   A PROXY vote form was enclosed in an earlier mailing to all members.  If you cannot attend the meeting in person, please sign and date the proxy form (also available for download on the website at https://villagesofgarrisoncreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ProxyVillages.pdf ) and include your address, phase number, name of your proxy, date of the meeting and give it to a trusted neighbor who will cast your proxy vote per your instructions.  Ballots are only available to those who attend the meeting or to their designated “ proxy”    The following items will be included on the voting ballot at the Annual Meeting …               1 ..  Ratification VOTE .. 2020 Operating Budget & Reserve Fund Spending Plan                                                 2 ..  Election of the 2020 MPMA Board of Directors .. Candidate information to be available at the Annual Meeting    ____________________________________________________   QUESTIONS ..   Dick Cook .. 509-386-4118 or cookpines@charter.net                                        Marie Evans  .. 509-529-2040 or marieevans@aol.com   2019 MPMA Board .. Marilyn Vogel, Henning Guldhamer, Morris Kivett,  Jim Murphy, John Cress, Marie Evans, Dick Cook