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A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council

April 2011 • Vol. 3, No. 4

In this Issue

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Marketplace News

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MSC Spotlight

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Meet DC Ranch Animal Hospital client service specialist Sam Fallis Preserve welcomes new director

Family & Healthy Lifestyles 8 Workshops help tweens foster positive relationships

Arts & Culture

“Unhappily Ever After” is Playhouse’s first blackbox production

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Around Scottsdale

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Community Connections

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Education & Philanthropy

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Proposed budget to reduce spending Bargain hunter helps you save

Copper Ridge teacher knows how your garden grows

Around the Ranch

Murder Mystery and Run photos capture residents at play

One of the greatest benefits of living in a resident-led community association is that individuals have the ability to truly become involved in the governance of their community. Each year, the Ranch Association holds its Annual Meeting in April to provide the residents solid information about the health of the Association and initiatives implemented by staff and the board.

One major component of the Annual Meeting is the election of new members to the board of directors. This year the residents of DC Ranch will make their voices heard by electing four members to the board to represent them in matters of policy and decision making.

Resident involvement in the election process is crucial to ensuring sound representation on the board. Tapadero resident Arthur Landau feels that through voting for the board, residents can help ensure the Association’s stability.

“Since we’re all stakeholders we should not only be interested in the maintaining our quality of life but we also have a financial stake and should want to protect our investments,” says Landau.

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For the 2011 election, residents have the opportunity to cast their ballot at a number of polling places through the community, including all manned gatehouses. Country Club Village resident Robert Mangam, left, and East Gate personnel Rodney Mascarella, right, demonstrate how easy dropping off your ballot will be.

Community Council answers the call to service

By Jennifer Clark | Community Council

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Featured Events Sunday, April 3

Simply Sports Swimathon Desert Camp Community Center 9 a.m.

Sunday, April 16

Bark in the Park Market Street Park 8 a.m.

Saturday, April 23

Eggstravaganza

‘Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Board’ is motto

By Vanessa Torre | Ranch Association

Spotlight On: Maxicom DC Ranch has central irrigation control software

Ranch Association launches ‘rock the vote’ campaign

Photo: Krista Hinz

Community Poll: Do you attend Ranch Association board meetings?

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Desert Camp Community Center 11 a.m.

See Events Pg. 7

It has been said that only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. DC Ranch embraces this sentiment and puts it into action.

In 2011, DC Ranch Community Council staff made a commitment to provide consistent opportunities for residents to volunteer within the borders of DC Ranch and in the greater community, and to uncover simple ways to instill compassion and a sense of service within the youngest demographic in the community: our children.

The results of our recent community survey, conducted in the fall of 2010, showed that DC Ranch residents desire to give back to their community and to do good for others.

“What we do here today will create lasting impressions and memories for my children in the years to come,” said Jaime Henrie, Silverleaf village resident and volunteer.

Henrie most recently contributed to the work of The Homestead Playhouse Visioning Committee, which spanned more than three months. She was a participant in the January community forum where residents were asked to provide feedback on the planned events, activities and programs designed by Community Council staff for 2011.

“I contribute my time and my voice on community endeavors because I Com m uni t y Coun cil

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Resident Sue Walker, holding the Cat in the Hat, reads to children at the March 2 Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration at The Homestead Community Center. More than 35 children attended the event that tied in to the nationally-recognized Read Across America Day of Service.

Photo: Courtesy Jennifer Clark

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Get Connected

New on RanchNet DC Ranch residents have many ways to get connected to receive the latest community news. While nothing replaces personal contact, residents can also connect virtually through RanchNet and Facebook.

RanchNet A Desert Camp Community Pool condition report is posted on the DC Ranch web portal. Look in the right column under “Quick Links,” and click on Desert Camp Pool Conditions. These reports are posted as warranted and provide the chemical conditions and temperature of the pool along with any other noteworthy pool news such as closures or events.

Photo: Dr. Barone

Facebook March began with rare cold streak, brining snow to the tops of the McDowell Mountains. Resident and Ranch Association board member Dr. Barone shared his photos of the snow covered peaks on Facebook.

Join the conversation and share your photos from around the Ranch on Facebook at facebook.com/dcranchscottsdale.

April 2011

March poll results: Revamped Ranch News

Of the respondents who answered the March poll question gauging reader opinion on the revamped Ranch News, 8 percent said the publication does not meet their needs; 42 percent said the publication is good but could be improved; and 50 percent said it is a useful and interesting resource. All readers, especially those who indicated that improvements are needed, are encouraged to send specific feedback to communications.team@dcranch.com.

Ranch News

Does not meet my needs

8%

Good but could be improved

42%

Useful resource & interesting

50%

April Community Poll Question The DC Ranch Association benefits from the participation of residents and encourages resident engagement at all levels, particularly at board meetings, when business is conducted in full view of residents. Policy-making decisions are made, financial issues are discussed and voting occurs at these monthly meetings that are open to all residents.

Do you attend Ranch Association Board Meetings?

• Yes, I like to be informed about community discussions and decisions.

• No, I am not interested in community discussions and decisions.

• No, I do not have the time to attend monthly meetings.

• No, I don’t feel like I can have an impact on my community.

To provide more specific feedback or suggestions, please contact the Ranch Association.

Find Community Poll on RanchNet.

YOU COULD BE HITTING THE LINKS FASTER THAN YOU THINK The Country Club at DC Ranch is pleased to announce an innovative marketbased approach to Golf Equity membership sales. Market-Based Pricing, by denition, allows Members to set the selling price of their own membership.

In essence, the “value” of the membership is ultimately determined by what a Member is willing to sell for and what a buyer is willing to pay. We cordially invite you to participate in this excellent opportunity.

For further information, please contact The Club at 480.342.7246 or info@ccdcranch.com The Country Club at DC Ranch continues to be North Scottdale’s premier club offering an exclusive yet inviting lifestyle, social and sporting opportunity for couples, families and professionals. The Club prides itself on its unprecendented calendar of social, golf and tennis events for all ages. www.ccdcranch.com

Bulletin Board

April 2011

Council responds to resident request for sale

Many residents have expressed interest in a rummage sale. Just in time to take advantage of what may be the results of spring cleaning of closets and garages, the DC Ranch Community Council is pleased to coordinate and host a “Community Rummage Sale” on Sunday, April 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center. Residents are invited to host one of several tables with items for sale; and all residents are welcome to shop.

The sale is open to the public. Goodwill of Arizona will take away unsold items for donation after the sale has concluded.

For more information or to participate in the rummage sale, please contact Gabi Enriquez at 480.342.7178.

Record turnout for 2011 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch

Brian Folts, 24, and Susan Loken, 47, both of Phoenix, won the Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch half marathon on Saturday, March 5, in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Folts finished in 1:16:32; Loken finished in 1:24:45.

More than 1,900 participants registered for one of four Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch events. More than 500 runners ran the half marathon; about 400 ran the 10K; about 700 ran the 5K; and more than 250 did the 1-mile Family Fun Run. Net proceeds from the event, still to be totaled but estimated at about $23,000, benefit Ryan House, whose mission is to provide essential care in a home-like setting for children with life-threatening conditions and their families who come for respite and, as needed, end-of-life care.

Spotlight on: Maxicom central irrigation control DC Ranch uses Maxicom, a computerized irrigation system that is controlled from the Landscape Maintenance office. On a daily basis, it monitors rainfall and the amount of moisture a plant will lose through transpiration.

Each day, it adjusts the programmed run times of each irrigation controller based upon data gathered the day before. The Maxicom system covers 19 acres of grass and 300 acres of granite areas throughout DC Ranch. The plant diversity ranges from more exotic species in Silverleaf Parks to a truly native landscape palette in Desert Camp and Country Club villages.

DC Ranch uses telephone, radio (450-470 MHz), spread spectrum radio (900 MHz), direct cable connect, and a modem to communicate with more than 120 irrigation controllers throughout the property. Each one of these controllers has between 12 to 40 stations. Each station runs an irrigation zone that may have over 100 emission points in the granite Maxicom is a software system that is housed on a computer areas. The grass areas in the Landscape Maintenance office on a computer generally have 6 to 15 dedicated solely for water management. sprinklers per zone.

Other benefits of the system include record keeping, reduction in labor costs and water savings. Keeping records helps determine water budgets, based on previous year’s records which have rainfall, temperatures and other critical information like wind speeds. It is easy to see the potential for reduction in labor. In order to maximize water usage, the run times need to be adjusted daily. Imagine how long it would take to manually adjust each controller throught the community. Adjusting the controllers from the office saves manpower, fuel and water.

Over the years, the system has enabled the Ranch Association to save thousands of dollars in water usage. As the property matures and the vegetation becomes more adjusted to the climate, water can be reduced.

Areas that have the most efficient watering are the native landscapes in Desert Camp and Country Club villages.

Please call Gary Whitener II at 480.585.8654, ext. 200 if you notice excessive water issues.

Community Notices

April meeting notices Recycling program continues at Desert Camp

Items accepted for recycling include batteries (AA, AAA, C,D and 9-V only), Mp3 players, digital cameras, handheld gaming devices, old cell phones and their chargers.

Items collected will be properly disposed of or donated. In addition, DC Ranch community centers offer recyclable/compostable cups for and napkins, plates, and eating utensils for Trailblazer Breakfasts held each Thursday morning.

• The Ranch Association board of directors will meet on Monday, April 4, at The Homestead Community Center.

• The Ranch Association modifications committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at The Ranch Offices on Market Street.

Staff anniversaries

The following DC Ranch team members celebrate an anniversary in April. Please join us in thanking them for their service to DC Ranch.

Community Council Jennifer Motherwell, Accounts Receivable and Collection Specialist, 4 years Ranch Association Evaristo Nunez, Landscape Team, 5 years Magdiel Moroyoqui, Maintenance team, 5 years Rafael Lopez, Landscape Team, 5 years

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Council notes passing of local running champion On March 8, the 2010 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch half marathon headliner Sally Meyerhoff, 27, was killed by a car while bicycling in Maricopa. The Council is saddened by this tragic loss. Meyerhoff, who won the 2011 P.F. Chang’s Rock-n-Roll Marathon and who was training for Olympic trials, became a friend to the Council when she worked to build enthusiasm among Valley runners and children for the 2010 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch.

Ranch Association notes March board action

At the March 7 board of directors meeting, the board took the action on the following items: Photo: Gary Whitener

Ranch News

• Approval of Feb. 7 meeting minutes • Denial of a parking variance for overnight street parking • Ratification of members of the Security Ad Hoc committee • Ratification of members of the Human Resources Ad Hoc committee

When meeting minutes have been approved by the board, they are posted on RanchNet and available to all homeowners.

Ranch Association shares community crime log

During the month of February, the following incidents were reported to the Scottsdale Police Department: • Theft of a trailer from the Country Club Golf Maintenance Facility • Theft from five construction sites in the Windgate neighborhood • Theft from one construction site in the Horseshoe neighborhood of Silverleaf village • Theft from a residence in the Arcadia neighborhood of Silverleaf village • Theft from three vehicles parked at Market Street All information is courtesy of Scottsdale Police crime logs. More information can be obtained at scottsdaleaz.gov.

Contact information

Community Council: 480.513.1500 Community Centers Desert Camp: 480.342.7178 The Homestead: 480.585.1641 Ranch Association: 480.513.1500 Landscape & Maintenance: 480.585.8654 Community Patrol Country Club & Desert Camp Villages: 480.338.8477 Silverleaf & Desert Parks Villages: 480.338.8478 Covenant Commission: 480.563.3284

Marketplace Spotlight

April 2011

Ranch News

DC Ranch Animal Hospital’s Sam Fallis loves the pet-friendly community

By Krista Hinz | Community Council

Although her career path did not begin with a focus on animals, Sam Fallis, client services representative at the DC Ranch Animal Hospital on Market Street, now works with pets and “their” people every day. Learn what she loves the most about DC Ranch pet owners and why she looks forward to Bark in the Park on April 16 at Market Street Park.

Q: What do you love most about working with animals?

A: Animals are soothing to be around. They are very forgiving, unconditionally loving and fun.

Q: Do you prefer dog or cats?

A: I have two cats, but I am a dog person. There are so many different breeds, but I love Pugs and Great Danes and after working at the animal hospital, I’ve grown partial to “toy” breeds like Yorkies and Shih Tzus.

Sam Fallis came to the DC Ranch Animal Hospital in June 2008 from a long-time administrative background.

“Coming to work with animals was new to me, but I have really learned a lot from watching Dr. Bartz improve the practice over the past two and a half years.”

Q: What do you look forward to most about the April 16 Bark in the Park?

A: I look forward to seeing some familiar faces that come to visit us at the hospital.

I also hope to see a good turn-out of animal rescue groups that will get some much needed attention.

Q: What is your favorite thing about working in DC Ranch?

A: I love that this community is pet-friendly. I constantly see people walking their dogs throughout DC Ranch, and it’s refreshing to see people treating their pets as a family member, but the best part of my job is the clients. DC Ranch is like a small town within a big city where everyone knows each other. It’s really nice to work in such a close-knit environment.

Q: What is the most popular pet among DC Ranch residents?

A: Dogs are definitely the most popular. At DC Ranch Animal Hospital, we’ve seen an explosion in Poodle blends, especially the Poodle breeds mixed with Labradors and Golden Retrievers.

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• B e in control and have your dog on a leash or cat in a carrier.

• Leave small children at home as you may face difficult decisions regarding the animal’s treatment.

• Bring your pet in for “happy visits” where the staff can pet your animal and give them treats.

• Don’t be afraid to ask about cost, veterinarians are required by law to provide an estimate of diagnosis and treatments.

• Remember your veterinarian is your pet’s “family doctor.” If you do not understand a medical term, ask.

DC Ranch Animal Hospital is located on Market Street and open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To make an appointment call 480.538.8300.

Photo: Krista Hinz

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Marketplace Updates

April 2011

Dry clean ‘green’ with two area experts in DC Ranch Crossing

By Anne Driscoll | Community Council

Environmental stewardship may not be the first thing to come to mind when gathering your garments for dry cleaning. The chemicals, the plastic, the drive to drop off and pick up. But the experts will tell you: dry cleaning more of your clothes and household items keeps fresh water where it belongs, in lakes, rivers and reservoirs while keeping it out of sewers and treatment plants.

And if you live in DC Ranch, you have nearby options for being simultaneously dressed to impress and environmentally friendly.

Delia’s Cleaners on Market Street and Platinum Organic Cleaners in DC Ranch Crossing use ‘green’ practices that result in fresh clothes, happy customers and a less polluted planet.

“We take our responsibility to the environment seriously,” said Jason D’Elia, marketing director for Delia’s.

“We participate in SRP’s EarthWise energy program, which guarantees at least 10 percent of our power comes from renewable resources. We switched to biodegradable poly bags to cover customers’ orders. And we are in the process of switching to machines that use an eighth of the solvent used by traditional machines.”

Delia’s was recently recognized by the Green Cleaners Council, an independent third-party rating agency, who awarded them a 4 out of 5 leaf rating.

“We want to continue to lead the way in our industry towards safer, more sustainable practices,” said D’Elia.

Delia’s uses a 100 percent biodegradable hydrocarbon alternative solvent, EcoSolv.

“We have been using alternative solvents since 1995, long before the current focus on environmental issues,” said D’Elia. “We have made tremendous

efforts to reduce our use of paper, water and energy, as well as recycling thousands of hangers and poly-bags each year. Paper tags for tracking orders have been replaced with reusable tags. We use recycled hangers and plastic, too.”

Sameer Kanabar, owner of Organic Platinum Dry Cleaning, says that organic dry cleaning uses hydrocarbon-based solvent called DF 2000.

“Hydrocarbon solvent has almost no chemical smell, is crystal clear, and non toxic, which means that customers’ garments will last longer than traditional dry cleaning,” said Kanabar.

Besides offering customers an organic choice, Platinum cares about the environment, too.

“All the poly bags we use are made from recycled products. We supply customers with hanger holders for their closet to collect their hangers so they can bring them back to us to be recycled.

Our free pick-up and delivery is an ecofriendly option so customers don’t have to burn gas,” said Kanabar. Platinum will deliver twice a week.

“Organic cleaners is all about helping your wardrobe last longer and look better for longer,” said Kanabar. It doesn’t hurt that organic cleaning could help the planet last longer, too.

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Delia’s Cleaners on Market Street is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 480.419.7414 for more information.

Platinum Organic Cleaners in DC Ranch Crossing is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 480.247.6899 for more information.

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MSC SPOTLIGHT

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McDowell Sonoran Conservancy announces new director Submitted by McDowell Sonoran Conser vancy

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Nolan as executive director. Nolan joined the Conservancy in January and has been busy over the past few months learning about the Preserve and meeting partners, stewards and supporters.

“One of the most impressive aspects of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is the degree to which our work is achieved through effective partnerships with individuals, organizations, and communities around the Preserve. In my first few months as MSC Executive Director, I’ve been amazed at the degree to which diverse members of the community work together to combine their skills to protect and grow the Preserve,” says Nolan.

Nolan spent 15 years with the Nature Conservancy, first as a director in the International Headquarters and then with the Missouri Chapter, leading strategic growth and financial success. He then served for 10 years with the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Clermont Kentucky, creating Bernheim’s first development, marketing, public relations, and visitor services programs, and increasing annual visitations there by 33 percent.

He was selected as an Eisenhower Fellow and assigned to Budapest, Hungary for three months to consult with local non-governmental conservation organizations in 1997.

As the Preserve grows, there is much future opportunity to create access for visitors of all types, and much to be done to continue to provide authentic outdoor experiences. New trails, trail access points, and interpreted experiences are needed in the new areas being added to the Preserve. Plans for increased stewardship calls for even more community participation.

Celebrate Earth Day this year by getting involved in the many upcoming projects and activities provided by MSC in the Preserve. For more information, visit mcdowellsonoran.org.

“Mike has over 25 years of experience with non-profit conservation organizations. His leadership will be key to help MSC meet the growing needs of the Preserve and the Scottsdale community,” says Oliver Smith, MSC Chairman.

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (MSC) champions the completion and sustainability of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the benefit of this and future generations, connecting the community to the Preserve through public and private partnerships, environmental education and stewardship. For more information about MSC activities, events and programs, please call 480.998.7971 or visit McDowellSonoran.org.

Photo: Courtesy MSC

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Monthly Planner

April 2011

following is a list of events and activities at DC Ranch this month. Some activities and events may have a fee Events: The or admission. Refer to RanchNet for more information and an up-to-date list of activities.

DC Ranch Social Clubs Social Bridge Club

Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.513.6296

Poker

Tuesdays 1 to 3 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.585.4513

Intermediate & Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.585.4699

Adult Activities Cooking Class

Monday, April 11 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.538.3583

Tai Chi

Wednesdays 9 to 10 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.585.4699

Yoga Basics

Thursday 9 to 10 a.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.628.3012

Child Activities Mondays with Mommy

Monday April 11, 25 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (ages 3 and younger) The Homestead Community Center 480.538.3583

Little Dribblers Basketball

Mondays 4 to 4:45 p.m. (ages 3 – 5 years) The Homestead Community Center 480.585.7684 or www.simplysports.org

Junior Dribblers Basketball

Mondays 5 to 5:45 p.m. (ages 5 – 7 years) The Homestead Community Center 480.585.7684 or www.simplysports.org

Kindermusik

Wednesdays 9 to 12 p.m. (birth – 4 years) Desert Camp Community Center 480.860.0169

Little Kicks Soccer

Thursdays 4 to 4:45 p.m. (ages 3 – 5 years) Desert Camp Community Center 480.585.7684 or www.simplysports.org

Youth and Teens Simply Sports Swimathon

Sunday, April 3 9 to 11 a.m. (ages 5 and older) Desert Camp Community Center Pool 480.585.7684

Unhappily Ever After Blackbox Performance Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m.

The Homestead Playhouse 480.538.3542

TGIF Little Wranglers

Friday, April 8 6 to 8:30 p.m. (ages 4 – 7 years) Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3583

TGIF Tween Night

Friday, April 8 6 to 9 p.m. (ages 8 – 12 years) The Homestead Community Center 480.538.3583

TGIF Teen Night – Drive In Movie

Friday, April 15 7 to 10 p.m. (ages 13 and older) The Homestead Community Center Parking Lot 480.538.3583

Community Meetings

Puppy Prep School

Ranch Association Board of Directors

Mondays 6 to 7 p.m. – Puppy Kindergarten 7 to 8 p.m. – Grade School Desert Camp Community Center 480.766.1781

Monday, April 4 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.419.5308

Community Events

Monday, April 18 6 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center

Ranch Association Annual Meeting

Cesar Chavez Day of Service with MSC Saturday, April 2 8 to 11 a.m.

118th Street and Dynamite Boulevard.

480.538.3544

Trailblazer Walks

Thursdays 7 to 8 a.m.

Desert Camp Community Center

VOICES Kids Acting

Mondays 4 to 4:55 p.m. (ages 6 – 8 years) VOICES Studio 480.905.4102

Musical Theater Basics

Trailblazer Breakfast

Thursdays 8 to 10 a.m.

Desert Camp Community Center

Tuesdays 5 to 5:55 p.m. (ages 8 - 12 years) VOICES Studio 480.905.4102

Community Rummage Sale

Preschool Musical Theater

Bark in the Park

Teen Acting

Starlight Concert Series presents The Polyesters

Kids Musical Theater

Sunday, April 10 Noon to 4 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center 480.538.3582 Saturday, April 16 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Market Street Park 480.538.3540

Thursdays 6 to 6:55 p.m. (ages 13 – 18 years) VOICES Studio 480.905.4102

Saturday, April 16 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Market Street Park 480.538.3585

Eggstravaganza: Happily Ever After

Saturday, April 23

11 am to 1:30 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center 480.538.3585

Thursdays 4 to 4:55 p.m. (ages 3 – 5 years) VOICES Studio 480.905.4102

Saturdays 9 to 9:55 a.m. (ages 5 – 7 years) VOICES Studio 480.905.4102

Kids Acting

Saturdays 10 to 10:55 a.m. (ages 5 – 7 years) VOICES Studio 480.905.4102

For more event and activities information see Ranch in Motion activities

* Date and times are subject to change. Please check RanchNet for the most current event information.

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Family & Healthy Lifestyles

April 2011

‘Workshop’ gives kids tools for navigating the tween years

Wildflowers in full bloom along DC Ranch Paths & Trails system

Submitted by Workshops for Youth and Families

A walking component has been added to the “Trailblazer Breakfasts,” just in time for wildflower season. Enjoy a group walk on the paths and trails system every Thursday led by Recreation Programs Manager Taylor Tobin at 7 a.m.

Walkers depart from Desert Camp Community Center. Get a glimpse of the beautiful and unique flowers surrounding the community. Walks will conclude at 8 a.m., when residents can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast at Desert Camp.

Photo: Workshops for Youth and Families

Think back to your childhood. Chances are you didn’t have a care in the world until you hit your “tween” years—age 9 to 12—when suddenly everything seemed to change. You drifted apart from friends you had since kindergarten, your parents annoyed you, and school got more difficult. To top it off, you had a newfound awareness of body image thanks to the onset of puberty.

Consider today’s tweens. They face the same things you faced, but at a more intense and accelerated pace thanks to our hi-tech society.

As a parent, you may wonder how you can successfully instill values and healthy decisionmaking skills in your children to give them self-confidence they need for navigating this tumultuous time.

For more than 30 years, Workshops for Youth and Families has guided kids through their tween years and beyond in a series of weekend and summer programs. Led by founder and facilitator Dr. Franny Mills-Yerger, “Workshop” as it is simply known gives adolescents the opportunity to experience peer-topeer mentorship through fun activities and the formation of new friendships.

One of Dr. Franny’s classic exercises for this age group is called “Circle of Influence” which teaches tweens about belief systems and how to For more than 30 years, Dr Franny has helped instill selfrecognize healthy verses toxic friendships. Parconfidence in kids ages 9 to 18. Dr. Franny was among ticipants begin by drawing a circle in the center those honored at the 2011 YWCA Tribute to Women on Feb. 17 as the Health & Science leader in the Valley. of a piece of paper and label it “me.” Around the circle they are asked to list their friends’ names and a value or belief they feel each friend has. Then the participants are asked to consider how these friends have influenced them. A discussion with questions such as: “Did you have difficulty listing a value or belief for anyone in your circle?” allows tweens to reflect on and define traits and qualities that are important to them. Tweens discover the importance of surrounding themselves with people who share healthy beliefs and similar values.

As Dr. Franny leads participants through “Circle of Influence” and many other conversational exercises—which are sandwiched between interactive games, breaks for free time, and other engaging activities—participants are constantly learning about themselves, gaining skills to cope with social situations, and how to build healthy connections and friendships with their peers.

Ranch News

Trail: Quicksilver Crossing, a popular path that begins at Desert Camp Community Center and offers lots of wildflower views.

Length: 1-mile Sights: Two of the most common wildflowers spotted within DC Ranch in the spring are the Dyssodia and the Desert Globemallow. Dyssodia blossoms are yellow and grow to be about two inches tall. The Desert Globemallow is the largest wildflower in the Sonoran landscape, standing at about two feet tall. It blooms in various bright colors including red, pink, purple and orange.

Environmental Stewardship: It may be tempting to take some flowers home with you, however, please help preserve wildflowers by leaving them in their natural landscape.

Safety Tip: March and April both are great months to see bees that may be busy collecting pollen. Be aware and stay alert. To avoid getting stung, keep your distance from the bees.

Wildflower season has arrived in DC Ranch. Desert Globemallows and Dyssodia are flowers walkers can see along the miles of landscaped paths and trails.

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Family & Healthy Lifestyles

April 2011

Month Two of ‘Biggest Loser’ reveals tight competition, dedicated contestants The DC Ranch Pulse Fitness Biggest Loser Competition is now in the final stretch and the contestants have made some amazing progress. With just a little more than a month until the final weigh-in, here is how the teams are stacking up: Team Slate is making fantastic improvements to their health. They have lost 6 percent of their total body weight as a team, but more importantly, they have gained friends in each other. Both Nadia Mustafa and Christina Del Giazo of Team Slate admitted to a newfound addiction to the Boot Camps at Pulse Fitness and a love of the camaraderie and support from trainers and all members of this fitness community.

The DC Ranch staff of Team Black has now lost a total of 44 pounds, putting them at 9 percent total body weight loss. While Contestants Chanel Branham of Team Black they all admit that the competition has (top), Christina Del Giazo of Team Slate (middle), and Steve Hampton of Team Maroon been tough, they also say that seeing the (bottom) are measured by their respective changes in how they look and feel is well team trainers for second-month results. worth it. According to team member Krista Hinz, the hardest workout their trainer has put them through so far has been the hero workout: run 1-mile as fast as you can, 100 sit ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, run another mile as fast as you can—all without stopping.

“Despite some incredibly challenging workouts, I have fallen back in love with running and have proved to myself what I am capable of achieving with the support of my teammates and trainers,” said Hinz.

Still in the lead with the highest percentage of total weight loss is Team Maroon, the Hampton family. Their combined weight loss is now at an incredible 11 percent of their starting total. This team has been fortunate to have one another to keep motivated and on track.

“It has been great to work out with my brother and wife,” said Brian Hampton. “We have supported each other by motivating each other, babysitting each other’s kids, cooking, and helping each other achieve our goals. I don’t think I could do it without both of them.”

The DC Ranch Pulse Fitness Biggest Loser Competition winners will be announced Friday, April 8. Interestingly, even though this is a competition, the contestants have all become wonderful champions of each other, teammates or not.

“I am just so fond of the entire Pulse Fitness family,” said Chanel Branham of Team Black.

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‘Unhappily Ever After’ is a family affair

By Chanel Branham and Krista Hinz | Community Council Many actors and crew members consider The Homestead Playhouse one big happy family. Never has that been more true than during the current production. “Unhappily Ever After” has four sets of siblings who will act alongside one another, making the show a true family affair.

This is an unprecedented group of sibling actors cast in a single Playhouse production and includes Sari and Max Stein; Isabel and Parker Henrie; Danielle and Shari Aronson; and Elizabeth, Annalise and Olivia Cavender.

DC Ranch residents and sisters, Elizabeth, Annalise and Olivia Cavender, who have been involved with The Homestead Playhouse since 2009, explained what it means to share their moments on stage with family.

The sisters agree that having their siblings in the show makes their experience in the production more fun, and the support system that contributes to their success in the show.

“If I forget something like my water or music folder, my sisters will bring it for me,” said Annalise Cavender, the oldest of the three. “We make sure we are prepared for rehearsals by looking out for each other.”

Despite having the nearby support

during rehearsals, Olivia Cavender, who is the second oldest, admits that it can be intimidating to act in front of her sisters.

“It can be a little embarrassing to act in front of your siblings,” she said.

“But overall, I think acting with them is helpful to my performance.”

Elizabeth Cavender, who is the youngest of three, agrees.

“Knowing my sister’s are right there to support me affects me in a positive way,” Elizabeth said. “It makes me more comfortable and thus my performance gets stronger.”

Annalise anticipates seeing every element of the production come together.

“This is a show about fairytale characters so it will be magical,” she said. “I am so happy to experience this with my sisters.”

In addition to working with each other, the Cavenders look forward to acting with their extended Playhouse family.

“Even though we are not all siblings, we are all one big family,” said Olivia.

“There is only positive reinforcement, never a put down, and you know everyone loves and supports you.”

Although their characters may not end up happily ever after, this crew will certainly achieve a happy ending as one big family.

Danielle Aronson, Elizabeth Cavender (front row, left to right); Olivia Cavender, Shari Aronson, Max Stein, Annalise Cavender, Sari Stein, Isabel Henrie (back row, left to right) are among the four sets of siblings in the “Unhappily Ever After” cast.

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April 2011

Proposed city budget preserves high-priority services, reduces spending The City of Scottsdale’s recently unveiled proposed budget for next fiscal year preserves high-priority services while reducing spending by $16 million from the previous year.

At $209 million, Scottsdale’s proposed general fund budget would be at its lowest level since FY 2005/6 – $44 million less than actual spending just two years ago.

Reductions are in every division, and several division budgets are reduced by 10 percent or more. The largest dollar reductions are in the largest divisions: Community Services, Community & Economic Development and the Police Department.

“Even with significant spending reductions, Scottsdale residents will still enjoy excellent municipal services,” says City Manager David Richert. “Public safety services will be unaffected, clean and safe water will still be there when you need it and first-rate parks, recreation programs and libraries will still contribute to a high quality of life.”

Over the next several months, the proposed budget will be discussed in detail at a number of meetings where public comment is welcome. Final adoption by the City Council is scheduled for June 7. The fiscal year begins July 1.

Scottsdale named one of best warm-weather family destinations

Travel + Leisure magazine named Scottsdale one of the best warm-weather family adventure destinations. According to the article, “Sunny Scottsdale has a reputation for luxury, but it’s hard to beat for family adventure, offering everything from rattlesnake hikes to hot-air-balloon rides in the toasty desert.”

Scottsdale Culinary Festival serves up fun April 5-10

Start the culinary countdown! The 33rd Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival brings another round of the nation’s longest running food festival to several delicious Scottsdale locations April 5-10. Expect more expert chefs, more food creations to devour and more enthralling entertainment, culminating with the Great Arizona Picnic on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall April 9-10. For more information, visit: www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org.

Truck route ordinance discussion delayed to April 5 City Council meeting

The Scottsdale City Council is tentatively scheduled to take action on a proposed Truck Route Ordinance at its Tuesday, April 5, meeting. It begins at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. To learn more about the proposed ordinance, visit the city’s website.

Help keep Scottsdale roads ‘Clean & Scenic’

The next citywide litter pick-up event is Saturday, April 16. All Adopt-a-Road volunteers are invited to register at the city’s website. You can still participate even if you’re not a member; individuals and groups are always welcome. Call 480.312.3111 to be assigned a roadway to clean.

Arbor Day event to commemorate city’s 29th year as ‘Tree City USA’ designee

The National Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Scottsdale the “Tree City USA” designation for the 29th consecutive year. To commemorate the honor, the city will host an Arbor Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at the Soleri Pedestrian Bridge and Plaza, 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd. Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane will assist in the planting of a Desert Museum tree. The Tree City USA program provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities. For more information about the event, contact Brett Jackson at 480.312.7056.

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April 2011

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Bargain hunter helps neighbors live better for less

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By Krista Hinz | Community Council

Desert Parks village resident Alicia Markham loves her bargains but something she loves even more is helping neighbors and shoppers save on items and services Valley-wide.

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Desert Parks village resident and Arizona native Alicia Markham has always had a knack for finding bargains.

And as the economy declined, she began to notice a significant increase in people looking for little ways to save money without having to sacrifice their entire lifestyle.

“Everyone can live life better for less with a little bit off effort,” said Markham.

“I love to help people do that.”

In the summer of 2010, Markham transformed her passion for bargainhunting into an entrepreneurial opportunity and founded “Alicia’s Deals in AZ,” a website offering Arizona shoppers state-wide deals on virtually any item or service. Shoppers can save more than 20 percent on things like groceries, clothing, dinning, department store purchases, home décor items, and hair, spa, and childcare services.

“I do this as a service to help families save, allowing them to go out twice as often,” she said.

The website caught on quickly among Valley bargain seekers. In the first six months, “Alicia’s Deals in AZ” reached 30,000 unique visitors, and 845 people

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Although most deals are found in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Markham does her best to incorporate DC Ranch merchants and local area businesses.

“I want to support businesses in and around DC Ranch,” she said. “I’ve gotten every single person I know a DC Ranch Loyalty Card.”

Markham, who earned her broadcast journalism degree from Arizona State University, has appeared on

many local TV and radio spots including CBS 5 Morning News, Good Morning Arizona, KTAR and Mix 96.9 to discuss her website and demonstrate how easy saving money can be. One day, she hopes to return to her broadcasting roots by hosting her own segment showcasing Valley deals.

“Deals are everywhere, you just have to start looking,” she said.

Visit dealsinaz.com to see how you can save.

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I think you should wake up and love what you do. You can’t do something well if you’re not passionate about it, so find something you love to do and do it well every day.

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I have always looked up to Gabrielle Giffords as a leader. Before the recent tragedy in Tucson, it was obvious that she truly cared about peoples’ thoughts and opinions.

She made an effort to connect with everyone and I really look up to her for that.

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Education & Philanthropy

April 2011

Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 10-16 For more than two decades, Points of Light Institute has facilitated National Volunteer Week, providing visibility, thematic focus and resources to enable to commemorate this signature week of volunteer recognition. National Volunteer Week 2011 is April 10–16. The Community Council invites you to consider the following opportunities.

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Information Session Tuesday, April 12 • 4 p.m.

Scottsdale Healthcare – Shea Campus Learn about the different volunteer positions available at the Thompson Peak Campus, and what the process is for becoming a Scottsdale Healthcare volunteer.

For more information, contact the Volunteer Services Department at the Thompson Peak Campus at 480.324.7053.

Saturday, April 16 • 8 to 11 a.m.

118th Street and Dynamite Boulevard This is a re-vegetation project involving planting cactus as well as some other habitat remediation activities in the Black Hills Tank area in the north end of the Preserve.

To become a volunteer on this project, please contact Conservation Outreach Specialist Lesley Forst at 480.998.7971 or lesley@mcdowellsonoran.org.

Survivor Celebration: American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Saturday, April 16 • 5:30 p.m.

Saguaro High School Please join us in the Survivor’s Lap, which begins the Relay For Life of Scottsdale. Your strength and courage help the community see that cancer survivorship is real - that progress is being made in the battle against cancer. Register for free online at relayforlife.org/scottsdaleaz to get a purple survivor shirt, survivor medal and a dinner for you and a caregiver.

Survivors are asked to arrive at the track of Saguaro High School on April 16 at 5:30 p.m.

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Copper Ridge students to celebrate Earth Day with gardening projects at school

By Nanette Hubbell | Copper Ridge School What happens when you take a little seed, a bit of soil, add water, and provide sunshine regularly? At Copper Ridge School, that mix cultivates into a school garden, and plans are underway to create a joint school and community garden adjacent on the Copper Ridge campus. That’s the plan for the 2010-2011 school year, but even before the garden breaks ground students will engage in garden projects on campus.

To coincide with Earth Day on April 22, buddy classes will do a school-wide clean up and students in a fifth grade classroom are preparing a demonstration garden to show other students, their teachers and their parents some of the possibilities that a “square-foot” garden offers. The demonstration garden will mirror the size and shape of student plots planned for the Community Garden. Visitors can view the demonstration outside of room 302 from April 18-29, during school hours from 8:34 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

In March, students began selling sunflower seedlings for $1 to learn the responsibilities of entrepreneurship and how to determine profit and loss from sales. In addition to learning about sales, students are also planting their own seedlings each week to learn about different varieties of sunflowers and how to care for them as they grow.

Students will continue to sell and plant seeds throughout the spring in celebration of Earth Day.

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Rock th e vo te C o nti nue d f r om Pa g e 1

Engaging residents in voting process ensures resident input on board decisions As with any election on a community, local or national level, the choices residents will make in this election have the potential of lasting and profound effects on the community. For this reason, the Ranch Association has worked this election season to make voting as effortless as possible as our hope is a greater interest and turnout in voting for those who serve you.

Residents can vote in several ways. All residents have been mailed a hard copy of their ballot. This year, instead of the hassle of having to mail back the ballot, residents have the opportunity to cast their ballot at a number of polling places commu n i ty c o unc i l C o nt i n u e d f r om Pa g e 1

through the community. These locations include all manned gatehouses, Desert Camp Community Center, The Homestead Community Center and the Ranch Offices.

Also new this year is the use of electronic ballots. An email was sent to all residents for whom there is an email address on file. The email includes a link to a ballot, which will need to be signed electronically so that we can ensure only one ballot per home is cast. As always, we also encourage residents to bring their ballots to the Annual Meeting on April 18 at 6 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center.

Three initiatives invite residents to build a compassionate, caring community want my family’s experience at DC Ranch to be memorable and rewarding,” said Henrie.

The Council is fortunate to benefit from many volunteers who assist on projects large and small, most notably

providing service right here in the neighborhood at various community events and programs. For example, resident Sue Walker recently volunteered at the Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration on March 2.

“I so enjoyed reading to the children.

We all had so much fun and I look forward to next year’s event. Spending time with the children in our community and giving back in a way that I love while helping Council staff achieve great things is something I treasure,” said Walker.

Community Council’s call to service commitment features three components designed to engage residents

National Days of Service.

Ten days of service are recognized annually nationwide. Many of these are recognizable, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Read Across America, and Join Hands Day. The Council has already in 2011celebrated two of these. For example, on Jan. 16, a group of motivated volunteers gathered together to perform trail remediation in the northern end of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve to honor Dr. King.

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1. Hypnotized at the Community Council-hosted Murder Mystery event on Feb. 11, Regale! owner Tony Laub, Silverleaf Club Manager Tom Colceri, and guest Kelli Diapatrizo “turn into” Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Temple, and Elvis Presley.

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2. DC Ranch children enjoy a cake in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, which is nationally observed as Read Across America Day and was celebrated at The Homestead Community Center with a book exchange, reading games and family activities. Photo Jennifer Clark.

3. Brian Folts, 24, and Susan Loken, 47, of Phoenix each won the Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch half marathon on Saturday, March 5, in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

Folts finished in 1:16:32 (beating his twin, Adam, pictured at far right, by about 2 minutes); Loken finished in 1:24:45. Photo Matthew Long.

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4. About 700 runners participated in the 5K in the March 5 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch including children and families. Photo Anne Driscoll.

5. IronMan champ and 2011 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch headliner Kevin Taddonio, in grey shirt, takes his mark at the March 5 10K race.

Taddonio was one of more than 1,900 runners who took to the courses in and around the community. Photo Anne Driscoll.

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