From the Week ending October 7, 2022

Wine & Design – October 20th 5:00 p.m

Are you thinking about, or in the process of drawing up plans for a home improvement project? Our consulting architect will be on site Thursday, October 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to help homeowners with plan submittal conformity with the NGR Architectural Guidelines & CC&Rs. We will not be taking the place of your architect in design and aesthetic guidance, but we will assist in brief 10-15 minute sessions with you, and your architect if you wish, to provide counseling on the submittal requirements including but not limited to the following:

• What is required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit? • What can and can’t be located in proximity to the Equestrian Easement? • What drainage may be required based on your proposed improvements? • What material samples should be included with the submittal? • What are the setbacks for your property? • What is the maximum permitted height of the structure? • Is a survey required? • What level of detail needs to be on the plans for your specific improvements? • What screening may be required to soften hardscape elements like solar panels, retaining walls and sport courts?

Please call the Association office at 949-425-1477 for an RSVP 10-15 minute appointment at The Watering Hole Multi-Purpose Room on Thursday, October 20th from 5 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You may attend with your plans, or ideas, and your wish list! The goal of this new program is to improve the homeowner experience with the review process and increase the number of 1st review approvals. Your appointment comes with a complimentary glass of wine.

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Gallup Park • Playground Sub-Committee Volunteers Wanted!

We are considering replacement of the playground equipment at Gallup Park and are seeking parents who have an interest in helping select new equipment. Please complete the application by clicking on the button below and e-mail the completed form to admin@nelliegailranch.org if you have an interest in participating. Please return by November 7, 2022.

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There are three active investigations for reported burglaries in Nellie Gail Ranch that occurred this past week. Two are on the North side of Oso and one on the South. We have asked OCSD if they believe the three are connected in any way and they have advised the three are in active investigation and they have no additional information they can release. OCSD recommends homeowner sign up for crime alerts on Crimemapping.com. This website accurately depicts all reported crimes in the area. It is easy to sign up, you enter your address and e-mail and identify which categories of crimes you want to receive e-mail alerts for.

Click the button below to view some tips and precautions provided by the OCSD.

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No bikes of any type are permitted on the trails. It’s not just a rule for the sake of having a rule. Our community is an equestrian community and horses and bikes do not mix safely. Horses are flight animals and speeding bikes appear to horses to be predators. The easements our homeowners have over their properties are easements for equestrian purposes, not easements for every conceivable sport. Bicycles from Stingrays to E-Bikes and everything in-between are not permitted on trails.

From the week ending July 22, 2022

Summer Concert Series – The Long Run

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Congratulations Rogan Egerton

We are pleased to announce that Rogan Egerton will take over as Director of Tennis and Pickleball programs effective October 1st following the retirement of Bob Hochstadter. Rogan has been instrumental in the success of the competitive junior tennis program, coordinated the 2021 and 2022 summer tennis camps and mostly recently begun working on coordination of the ladies’ league play. We look forward to a seamless transition as Bob Hochstadter has worked with Rogan Egerton the past four years and mentored him as his successor.

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Solar Panel Cleaning

This week we cleaned our Association Clubhouse solar panels. We are looking forward to improved efficiency with the removal of the dust and grime that occurs over time!

From the week ending May 20, 2022

The City of Laguna Hills declared May 6th “Lewis F. Moulton Arrival Day” after the pioneer who traveled to Southern California from Boston MA in 1874. Lewis worked on a ranch, eventually purchased it, and acquired 22,000 acres which make up Nellie Gail Ranch and the cities of Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest. Lewis and his wife Nellie Gail worked the ranch, raised two amazing daughters and became major founders and donors of the Laguna College of Art and Design and Chapman University.

Please see the event coverage here: https://moultonmuseum.org/lewis-moulton-arrival-day/

Additionally, we are excited to share the following opportunity to attend the Moulton Museum inaugural exhibit 1874: Into the West. Moulton Museum is currently scheduling tours and seeking volunteers. Banners located on Oso across from Nellie Gail Ranch Monument Park will give you a daily reminder of this opportunity to celebrate your connection to the Moulton family.

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Annual NGR Community Garage Sale

The Annual Nellie Gail Ranch Community Garage Sale is back!

The Community Garage Sale, (coordinated and sponsored by Brad Feldman Group at DouglasElliman Real Estate) will be held Tomorrow Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event will also include a textile drive fundraiser in support of Team Darkhorse. Unwanted gently used textiles including; clothing, bedding, towels, backpacks, purses, hats, gloves, belts and shoes can be dropped off at the Nellie Gail Ranch Association Clubhouse parking lot between the hours of 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more information, please contact Jacci Pearce at 949-529-6924 or by email at jacci.pearce@elliman.com

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From the week ending May 6, 2022

Association Clubhouse Parking Lot

The Association Clubhouse parking lot repair and resurfacing project is now complete. This reserve project included removal and replacement of approximately 2 inches of asphalt, concrete flowline replacement, seal coating and re-stripping of parking stalls. The new top coat further extends the lifespan of the parking lot and now reverts maintenance back to seal coats every four years. The parking lot was reopened on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

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Oso North Trail Opening Update

Oso North Trail Opening Update

MNWD has completed repairs to the broken main line that occurred earlier this week. The trail has been graded and re-opened with the exception of the Oso Tunnel. The city tunnel is accessible for foot traffic but still slippery for equestrians. The Oso Tunnel will be re-opened Monday morning.

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Association Clubhouse Tennis Center Restrooms

Association Clubhouse – Tennis Center Restrooms Open

The Association Clubhouse restroom project has been completed this week. All restrooms are now available for use. The bar and kitchen areas are nearly complete with some roofing, punchlist and alarm work pending. Restroom upgrades include all new restroom fixtures, privacy doors and changing area for showers, slip resistant tile flooring, subway tile wainscot and new vanity area.

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Annual NGR Community Garage Sale

The Annual Nellie Gail Ranch Community Garage Sale is back!

The Community Garage Sale, (coordinated and sponsored by Brad Feldman Group at DouglasElliman Real Estate) will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The event will also include a textile drive fundraiser in support of Team Darkhorse. Unwanted gently used textiles including; clothing, bedding, towels, backpacks, purses, hats, gloves, belts and shoes can be dropped off at the Nellie Gail Ranch Association parking lot between the hours of 10:00am – 1:00pm. For more information, please contact Jacci Pearce at 949-529-6924 or by email at jacci.pearce@elliman.com