DC Ranch.com
January 2012 • Vol. 4, No.1
A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council
Special land use permit makes possible McDowell Sonoran Challenge Jan. 28
Photo courtesy MSC
Participants of the McDowell Sonoran Challenge pass through historic Brown’s Ranch and weave their way past Brown’s and Cholla Mountains.
In This Issue “From the desk of…” . . . . . . . . 2
Around Scottsdale. . . . . . . . . . 11
Community Updates . . . . . . . . . . 3
Community Connections . . . . . 12
Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Valleywide Family Activities. . . . . 9
Around the Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 15
Arts & Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Andy Andrews, left, met with DMB Commercial’s TA Shover, right, and other members of the community’s leadership team in December.
Meet the new guy on the block Andy Andrews began as executive director of the Ranch Association in November.
Since then he has met with several persons who help lead the community, including representatives of Covenant Commission, Community Council, and DMB
Commercial. Andrews has earned designations such as Certified Manager of Community Associations, Association Management Specialist and Professional
Community Association Manager from the Community Associations Institute
Monthly Planner Thursday, Jan. 5
Run for Ryan House Kick-Off Party 5 p.m. | Sole Sports – Scottsdale
(CAI). CAI is a leader in community management training and recruitment, which DC Ranch used to post its position for the Executive Director. | Page 5 Family Series
Monday, Jan. 9
Ranch Association Board of Directors 5:30 | The Homestead Community Center Saturday, Jan. 21
DC Ranch Group Run 7 a.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Thursday, Jan. 26
Community Council Board of Directors 4:30 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Community Calendar Pg. 7
History Series
Cycle of care comes full circle for a father and a son
State centennial, community anniversary milestone offer opportunity for storytelling
In honor of DC Ranch’s 15-year anniversary, Ranch News will spotlight the variety of families that make our community their home. Gerry Hrenchir cares for his elderly father and shares their story of love and commitment. | Page 8
In celebration of Arizona’s centennial, the Community Council will explore the interconnectedness of the state’s and DC Ranch’s histories. Len Marcisz, a historian of the McDowells and resident of Scottsdale, delves into how DC Ranch places in Arizona’s ranching history and discusses E.O. Brown | Page 14
Photo: Anne Driscoll
On Jan. 28, there is an opportunity to explore the proposed northern reaches of the Preserve. Through a special land use permit, the Arizona State+ Land Department granted MSC access to the State Trust Land designated for conservation for the annual McDowell Sonoran Challenge. | Page 6
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