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Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch

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Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

Peggy Rauch

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As I sat down to compose this message this morning, I was taken back when I realized that July is almost over . Four months until Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. Quite a wakeup call!! We just need to weather the Monsoon season and then the lovely, welcome days of Fall will return.

Even though inventory is still low, prices are holding their own and people continue to want to flock to Scottsdale Ranch. There are presently over 40 homes for sale in Scottsdale Ranch and - with fall around the corner, - we will be needing a lot more for people to choose from. I have worked the Scottsdale Ranch area since its inception and have thoroughly enjoyed watching it mature and grow more beautiful every year. There are just not a lot of communities that compare to it in terms of landscape, architectural integrity, amenities, and location. We are truly blessed to reside in such a premier spot.. Values are up, inventory is down and Scottsdale Ranch is my favorite place to work so be sure to contact me when you are ready to make a move and allow me to add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers. You will be our top priority!!!

To see current Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate activity go to www.PeggyRauch.com and click on “Popular Communities” Thinking of selling your home? Tired of waiting for you home to sell? Looking to make a move now before prices escalate again?

Why not give us a call and let us add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers. We have a proven track record throughout Scottsdale Ranch and surrounding areas. We have been here from the very, very beginning and our knowledge and experience allow us to stand above the crowd. Inventory is at an all time low so - jump in now and capitalize on the scarcity of available homes. We are here to help.

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August/September 2023

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Your HOA

Mercado Corner

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12 Mercado Coupons 13 Mercado Directory

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Meet Your HOA Quick Phone Reference Manager’s Report Board Briefs President’s Message

Home & Landscape 6 7

From Your Homeowner Liaison From Your Architectural Liaison Pavement Burns 8 The Grind of Late Summer City of Scottsdale Community Notices 9 Mediterranean Inspired Home Renovation 10 From Your Member Services Coordinator Parking Rules Reminder Palm Tree Trimming City of Scottsdale Collection Services

Amenities 11 Laguna Elementary School School is Back in Session!

Mercado Spotlight La Fonda Del Sol

In Every Issue

Social Life on the Ranch 14 Back to School Donation Drive 14 SRCA Fall Events 16 Movie in the Park Food Truck Friday - September 2023 Fall Festival 17 Thank Your From American Red Cross 18 Jazz Night Retired Active Men’s Coffee Mahjong Chess 19 Food Truck Friday - October Scottsdale Ranch Women’s Association Corks & Forks Holiday Craft Fair 20 Wine Experience Call for Volunteers!

Email Blasts Community Wide Sale 21 SRCA Block Party Trailer Lake Serena Activities Scottsdale Ranch Community Center Get Involved!

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IFC Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch 28 SRCA Calendar of Events

Message From Your HOA To discover Scottsdale Ranch is to discover a premier and forward-thinking residential community just right for you. At Scottsdale Ranch, you will find a community that reflects your taste and individuality. From luxury waterfront homes and spacious single-family dwellings to private patio homes, you will find a home to suit your needs. Scottsdale Ranch was established in 1981 and encompasses 1,118 acres bordered by 96th Street to the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

There are 3,939 dwellings in Scottsdale Ranch.

Scottsdale Ranch’s prestige is complemented by its luxurious amenities.

Lake Serena, a forty-two-acre manmade lake offers fishing and boating and is considered the jewel of Scottsdale Ranch. Likewise, the Community Center, which also houses the administrative offices, provides a comfortable gathering place for parties, community events, or even a game of cards.

Conveniently located at the corner of Via Linda and Mountain View is the Mercado which offers a variety of specialty stores, restaurants, a drug store, a gym, offices, and professional services. Centrally situated in the heart of Scottsdale Ranch is a 64-acre general public use area featuring many fine amenities such as Scottsdale Ranch Park, a world-class tennis facility, several lighted baseball fields, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, Virginia G. Piper Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School, an A+ School of Excellence.

The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association and the active participation of Ranch residents design the lifestyle, integrity, and aesthetics of our community. Visit our website at www. scottsdaleranch.org for more information about our fabulous community!

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2023/2024 SRCA Board of Directors

Your HOA Meet Your HOA Matt Metz President

Michele Holzman Vice President

A seven member Board of Directors governs Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA). The Board establishes the basic policies of the Association and oversees the operation of the professional staff while demonstrating values of fiscal responsibility, openness and inclusiveness, legacy and innovative leadership. It is our vision that by basing our decision making on our shared values, new ideas will be implemented, property values and quality of life will be enhanced, residents will feel a stronger sense of belonging, leadership and facilities will be recognized as best in class and Scottsdale Ranch will be the most desirable community in the Valley. SRCA’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administrative, landscape and building/lake departments including a full-time, on-site administrative staff and a contracted landscape maintenance company, who all work behind the scenes to implement the mission statement.

The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Meeting minutes can be found on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under SRCA Documents and Forms, Board of Directors.

Mike Breslin Treasurer

Secretary

Larry Schmalz Director

Louba Rapoport Director

Director

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Police (Non-emergency)..................(480) 312-5000 Fire (Emergency).................................................911 Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks..................................(480) 312-5650 Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.................. (480) 860-2022 (After Hours SRCA Emergency/ Answering Service Number)..............................(888) 271-0019 Animal Control.................................(602) 506-7387 Arizona Public Service...................... (602) 371-7171 Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale – Piper.................(480) 860-1601 Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5680 CenturyLink..................................... (480) 300-7201

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-2546 Cox Communications...................... (800) 234-3993 Dial-A-Ride.......................................(602) 716-2100

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.

Humane Society...............................(602) 997-7585

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY: 8 AM – 5 PM FRIDAY: 8 AM – 3 PM PHONE HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY: 9 AM – 5 PM FRIDAY: 9 AM – 3 PM

Road Construction, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-7250

Staff emails:

Sanitation, City of Scottsdale.......... & Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets......................(480) 312-5600

Kathe Barnes.......................................................... kbarnes@scottsdaleranch.org Executive Director

Registrar of Contactors....................(602) 542-1525

Kathy Diab.................................................................. kdiab@scottsdaleranch.org Homeowner Liaison

Sanitation, Recycling Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5600

Genevieve Long .........................................................glong@scottsdaleranch.org Community Relations/Events Coordinator

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center.................................... (480) 312-7774

Ricki Stamos........................................................... rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Scottsdale Unified School District..(480) 484-6100

Joni Shepherd...................................................... jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org Member Services Coordinator

Senior Center – Via Linda................(480) 312-5810

Diane Botica............................................................ dbotica@scottsdaleranch.org Architectural Liaison

Southwest Gas................................(877) 860-6020

MISSION STATEMENT:

Dave Specht

Police (Emergency).............................................911

Association Information Office: (480) 860-2022/Fax: (480) 860-8264 After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org

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Quick Phone Reference

“The Mission of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is to serve as the organization through which its residents may sustain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of our community.”

Street Light Repair Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................(480) 312-5620 Valley Metro (Bus)........................... (602) 253-5000 Water/Sewer (Turn On/Off Service), City of Scottsdale............................. (480) 312-2461

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Your HOA Manager’s Report

By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director

Why Compliance Matters

Board Briefs May 2023 • No regular board meeting was held in May. June 2023 • The board heard two homeowner appeals for architectural decisions.

• Insurance renewal was approved for the Property and Liability coverages for SRCA. • Employee Handbook revisions were adopted.

• Board decided to reassess entryway monument renovation plans based on cost.

The SRCA office will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.

In an age where there seems to be more and more restrictions on other areas of our everyday lives, residents sometimes question why the requests for compliance to the CC&Rs (of what seem to be trivial things) matter.

It is a necessary (but, admittedly, not the most popular) job to perform inspections of our residences, streets, and common areas to be sure that properties are being maintained according to the guidelines set forth by the developers of Scottsdale Ranch.

When our community was first built, those developers started with a vision of a pristine and beautiful lake community where families could be raised, and homeowners could live happily and retire. Certainly, there are many locations to select when looking for a place to live in Scottsdale; however, those of you reading this article chose Scottsdale Ranch as their home, I hope, because it is a unique and welcoming community.

Unfortunately, any community that is over 40 years old will start to show its age. Homes require painting and updating, the landscape is becoming tired, windows and roofs need repair or replacement. These types of maintenance and upkeep can be costly but are necessary to preserve investments and to maintain the marketability of Scottsdale Ranch. Aside from cosmetic maintenance, there are other matters that residents may have to be reminded of from time to time. Parking vehicles on the street, storing supplies and equipment outside the garage, allowing weeds to grow, garbage cans remaining out at the street or in view for days – all of these little items contribute to slowly changing the look and desirability of a well-maintained community.

It becomes evident when visiting other communities that are not part of a homeowners’ association the difference in the look of the homes, landscaping and overall curb appeal when compared to Scottsdale Ranch; and it certainly can be reflected in the property values and sale prices of homes.

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We realize that no one appreciates receiving compliance notices from our office; as I said, it is not a popular job; but the goal of our staff is to work with residents on their timelines, their personal setbacks, and overall strategies to help all of us assure that Scottsdale Ranch continues to be a premier location and a forever desirable place to call home.

The SRCA staff and board are here to work with you. Have a question or concern, give us a call, we are happy to assist.

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President’s Message

By Matt Metz SRCA Board President

I am writing this article after having attended the Community Association Institute’s annual conference in Dallas, Texas, at which the organization celebrated its 50th year.

These conferences create an exceptional opportunity to learn and to network with management companies, service providers (such as attorneys and companies that sell software and other services to HOAs), and other homeowner association leaders.

This year’s event again highlighted for me how well Scottsdale Ranch Homeowners Association is run. Your Board of Directors, Executive Director and able staff, and the scores of volunteers do an exceptionally proactive job of ensuring a stable, reliable, and financially secure future for our community.

Several topics were on the front burner at this year’s conference, but none are more important than financial stability and viability. Scottsdale Ranch stands out for ensuring our reserves are fully funded. This means we have, and always will have, the funds to pay for major replacements without the dreaded special assessments. We also have a capital fund for improvements to help us stay up to date, to make sure we don’t suffer from aging infrastructure, and ensure we don’t get that aged appearance you may have noticed in some other associations in the Valley.

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Our superb financial condition and planning also mean we have the funds to keep our assets running in top condition, and that we don’t try to save pennies by deferring maintenance – something we know can lead to very large and avoidable expenditures down the road.

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We also work very hard to keep up to date on the latest HOA legislation and case law. By budgeting some of our annual expenses for legal advice, we ensure we continue to act within the law and keep us out of court.

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If Scottsdale Ranch is the first homeowner’s association in which you’ve lived, you might be tempted to take the great leadership for granted. But I can assure you that the excellent organizational and financial health of SRCA is the result of hard work and careful planning and sets us head and shoulders above the typical HOA in the country.

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Home & Landscape From Your Homeowner Liaison

By Kathy Diab SRCA Homeowner Liaison

GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY As Homeowner Liaison for Scottsdale Ranch, I receive a variety of calls from residents each day. A common call I get is from frustrated residents who have a neighbor whose trees are encroaching onto their property or trees damaging the shared wall.

Typically, the owner of the overgrown trees is unaware of the situation they are causing for their neighbor. Most of the time they are not aware of the added debris and fruit that is falling in their neighbor’s pool and yard.

Our office is always available to reach out to residents who are having these types of issues with a neighboring property. Before we get involved, we do appreciate residents who try to speak to their neighbors about any issues. But we understand not everyone feels comfortable doing that or many times the home is vacant and there is literally nobody to speak to.

We would like to ask everyone who shares a wall with a neighbor to practice the “Good Neighbor policy”. If your landscape is overgrown on your side of the wall imagine what it looks like from your neighbor’s view. I have had owners tell me “If the neighbor doesn’t like it, they can cut it.” Technically, this is true, per the law, you are allowed to trim any plant material that is hanging on your property. But why should the neighbor bear the expense of another neighbor’s neglect.

SRCA Architectural CC&Rs, Landscaping Rules, page 53; • All trees planted in front, rear, or side yards must be planted at least 15 feet from any property line, party wall, or lake edge to avoid canopy and/or root encroachment onto neighboring properties. Using information published by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension related to specific plants, this 15-foot minimum setback may be reduced to 10 feet, at the discretion of SRCA staff.

In the event you have mature trees that were planted too close to the shared wall and are causing damage to the wall, you may be responsible for that damage. SRCA CC&Rs, Article IV, Section II p Page 17;

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The use of SRCA facilities and amenities are voluntary and at your own risk. The Association is not the guarantor of your personal safety if renting the community center, recreational boat rentals, or attending any groups, clubs or SRCA events.

For up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or sign up to receive our weekly email blasts.

(ii) In the event that any Party Wall or Party Fence is damaged or destroyed through the act of an Owner or any of his tenants, Lessees, agents, guests, or members of his family (whether or not such act is negligent or otherwise culpable), it shall be the obligation of such Owner to rebuild and repair the Party Wall or Party Fence without cost to the Owner of the adjoining Lot or Parcel. Any dispute over an Owner’s liability for such damage shall be resolved as provided in subsection (v) below, but any liability imposed on an Owner hereunder shall not prevent the Owner from seeking indemnity therefore from the persons causing such damage.

It is important that all property owners monitor their vegetation and shared walls. It is less costly to trim often. It is prudent to have trees trimmed once every one to two years than have a big trimming every five years.

From Your Architectural Liaison

By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison

ARE THEY HEDGES OR ARE THEY TREES? What to know when planting in your front or rear yard Everyone loves trees. We know they are important to the environment, and we appreciate the beautiful shade they give us which is so very vital in this climate. As there are over 60,000 species of trees, there are only 9 native tree species in the Phoenix area. That means all the rest are brought in and introduced to this climate. We make a lot of changes to our environment. The immediate landscape and even allergies are affected when new varieties are brought in. You may think that the local nursery has your best interest at heart when they recommend a specific tree to assist you with your query. Many aspects should be taken into consideration when choosing a tree to plant within an HOA. One very important factor when living in an HOA and planting a tree is your neighbors. How will this tree affect your neighbor when walking down the street? Will the branches grow large and strong and grow over the sidewalk? Will they grow over your shared wall? Will the tree trunk diameter increase and push on the shared wall? What about the tree’s thicket? Will it push against the shared wall and crack it when one day you stop trying to get on the other side of that monstrous tree to keep it trimmed?

What if you have citrus trees and do not glean the fruits and roof rats come into the neighborhood? What if you plant trees and take care of them and then sell your home, the new owner does not take care of them? These are all issues that have come into play and have affected neighbors and neighbor relationships over the

years. This is why the 15-foot setback rule was adopted in August 2018, requiring all trees that will be planted to have a 15-foot setback measurement from the new tree’s planting location to the shared walls/shared property lines/inside edges of the sidewalk or street. If you are out walking and see large trees down the street and wonder why you cannot plant one in the same size space, it is because these big, beautiful trees do damage when planted in locations without the proper growing space. So many issues are now surfacing with damaged sidewalks, walls, and encroachment problems.

When you go to the nursery and the salesperson wants to talk you into a tree that will grow 30 feet wide, for the 8-foot area that you have available, please remember that this is one reason that you need to submit for approval first. Many homeowners have had to remove the beautiful line of trees that they planted close to their wall without approval. They bought that type of tree because the nursery tells them that they have planted many of those trees in your HOA and it is the Hollywood hedge everyone wants. What they did not tell you is that many of the homeowners that planted those trees had to remove those trees because they do not meet the 15’ setback requirement. Many times, you are told it is not a tree. But in the case of ALL Ficus varieties, they are considered trees which have very evasive roots. If you are looking for a privacy hedge consider hopseed bushes.

Please remember When in doubt, reach out! Please submit!

From the Scottsdale Police Department Pavement Burns

By Brian Hartman, #866, Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Officer, Via Linda District

The asphalt on Arizona’s Valley streets can reach up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. With temperatures still reaching well over 100 degrees in August and September, it’s no wonder pavement burns are still a real danger this time of year. Once outside temperatures surpass 95°, the risk of pavement burns increases for bare skin contact, including our pets’ paws! However, by doing the “touch-test”, being mindful of hot asphalt, sidewalks, desert sand (often found on hiking trails), and remaining indoors during the hottest hours of the day, you can help your pet avoid potential third-degree burns that require medical treatment and possible surgery. The seven-second rule: Place the back of your hand on the pavement. If you cannot hold it for seven seconds, it’s too hot to walk your dog. www.scottsdaleranch.org 7

Home & Landscape THE GRIND OF LATE SUMMER

By Randy Zellers SDL, Director of Operations

After a mild spring in 2023, the tail end of summer is getting to all of us. Higher humidity along with stifling heat is our daily dose of weather this time of year. If you’ve been through a few late summers in Arizona, you know every day from late afternoon into early evening may produce a light show, high winds, and the potential of heavy rains. As a homeowner, how can you finish your landscape duties strong and get ready for fall?

TREES Trees are the most valuable commodity in your landscape due to the cost of replacement of like size and species. To replace a twenty-foot tree would cost an arm and a leg to match and needs to be protected from potential damage during the monsoon season. When watering your trees, deep and infrequent waterings are best to establish a deeper root system away from the heat near the surface. This will help with flushing salts through the root system as well. Many people theorize that saline soils drove the Hohokam Indians from the Phoenix area by inhibiting their crop growth due to high salt contents in the soil.

Pruning of your trees should take priority to enable them to withstand the probable high winds of August and September.

Tip pruning to lessen the length of each limb has proven to be the best solution to handle high winds. Previously, it was thought that opening the canopy of the tree was best to allow winds to pass through more easily. What we have found is by opening the canopy, we have accidentally caused elongated and weak limbs that will tend to break during high wind events.

Look for cross branching and weakened limbs to remove prior to monsoons as they will probably be the first damaged during late summer storms.

mower heights in preparation for scalping in October. Do not fertilize after August as this will encourage your Bermuda base to continue to grow and thicken. Gradually reduce your run times and frequencies for your turf to encourage a slowdown and easier scalping come October.

If you are not going to over seed this winter, continue to water as normal and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in late September.

This should enable you to keep green, lush turf into late November or when nighttime temperatures reach 65 degrees consistently overnight. Once this happens, Bermuda grass will start to go into its’ winter dormancy. Once dormant, run your irrigation system once a week to keep the diaphragm in your valves lubricated and not dry out.

FLOWERS Late September start thinking about changing your annual beds out for the winter season. Geraniums, Petunias, Pansies, Snapdragons and Stock are all great choices for the Scottsdale winters. Weed the beds, dead head or pinch spent blooms and fertilize once per month with a balanced flower fertilizer.

Congratulations on making it through the summer in Arizona and look forward to the Chamber of Commerce days ahead.

TURF Bermuda turf will look its best at this time of year with additional rainfall and higher humidity. If you are planning on overseeding with Rye this winter, slowly start to drop the

City of Scottsdale Community Notices SCOTTSDALE EZ Whether it’s a broken streetlight, a fresh pothole or a missing trash can, a new online service is making it easier for residents to report problems with city facilities or services. Scottsdale EZ is a single, mobile-optimized system that lets you quickly report issues and provides the city with a consolidated tracking and reporting system. You can submit requests by visiting: eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/ez 8 August/September 2023

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT Scottsdale residents can properly recycle electronics like computers, printers, phones, cameras, flat panel televisions/ monitors and stereo equipment at our free Electronics Recycling Event. The next event will be on Saturday, October 7th from 7:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador.

For a list of acceptable items please visit: www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

Mediterranean Inspired Home Renovation

BEFORE

Being longtime residents of Arizona, my husband and I have lived in our home since 2003. Over the past 20 years, we have undertaken a couple of large projects, including an extensive interior remodel, and more recently, a comprehensive exterior remodel. Having a passion for design, we began planning the exterior redesign by looking at multiple mediums for inspiration; local and national publications, social media, and drives around the Ranch helped narrow our focus. Ultimately, our search took us down to the Arcadia area where we spent countless hours driving through neighborhoods as I took pictures and notes.

Through that extensive process, we really fell in love with a more contemporary Mediterranean look. The tone was set with our custom iron and glass front door. We then had Marvin replace all the windows and doors with high efficiency double-paned glass. The exterior stucco was smoothed flat. The driveway, front walkway, and side walkway(s) redone with grey pavers in a contemporary herringbone pattern. We then painted the house the HOA’s brightest white to accent the grey roof and pavers. The smaller, yet equally important, touches included adding custom spearhead black awnings, custom black iron side gate, topiaries and trellises that were reflective of our vision. To accentuate the Mediterranean look, we layered little ollie’s and white iceberg roses. Splashes of color from seasonal flowers accent our walkway while also providing a warm welcome for our friends and family.

This theme was then continued to our backyard where pavers, iceberg roses, little ollie’s and lighting frame an expanded outdoor entertainment area that includes a custom barbecue with multiple sitting areas.

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From Your Member Services Coordinator

By Joni Shepherd SRCA Member Services

SRCA AMENITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO ENJOY! ** Have fun on the lake ** ** Host your next party in the Community Center ** ** Have a neighborhood block party ** To rent the Community Center, block party trailer or any of the watercraft, please first call the SRCA office to check availability and confirm the date and time you want.

Once the rental is confirmed, your reservation will be held for 48 hours. Availability is limited and is on a first come, first served basis, so it’s important that you submit the required documents, and deposit if applicable, within the 48-hour hold period to ensure your rental is locked in. For the Community Center, the remainder of the fees and the floor plan will not be due until 30 days in advance of the event.

When renting the party trailer, pontoon boat or other Lake Serena watercraft, you are required to provide proof of insurance coverage by submitting your one-page current homeowner’s insurance declaration page. This is the page that includes: your name, the SRCA property address that is covered, and the policy period. Renters are required to submit the declaration page from their renter’s insurance.

You can submit reservation forms one of two ways. Online fillable forms with electronic signature can be found on our website scottsdaleranch.org under Resident Resources/ Documents & Forms, or you can come into the SRCA office and fill out a hard copy.

Guest signatures are required on the reservation form for kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat rentals. You can either request a special form be sent to you for your guest(s) to sign electronically or if your rental is during office hours, just come into the office a few minutes before your rental time and your guest(s) can sign the form at that time.

Please call 480-860-2022 if you have any questions or need further assistance. We are happy to help.

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PARKING RULES REMINDER Why can’t I park on the public street? The SRCA CC&Rs attempt to restrict on-street parking as much as possible requiring residents to use their garage and driveway first before parking on the street. If you are utilizing all of the spaces in your driveway and garage for parking and have more vehicles than those spaces allow, please contact the SRCA office so we can note your account.

The expectation is to keep vehicles off the street as much as possible even if that means shuffling vehicles in and out of the driveway and/or garage. We appreciate the effort to keep the streets clear and safe.

PALM TREE TRIMMING Please ensure that all palm trees on your property have been trimmed of any dead fronds and blooms.

When having your palm trees trimmed, please schedule the fronds to be cut down to coincide with the brush pickup schedule so they are not setting out, outside of the designated time frame.

Also, please do not have anything blocking the sidewalk. If your scheduled trimming cannot coincide with that bulk trash pickup, then it is the expectation that the trimmings will be hauled away by the tree trimming company.

Thank you for your cooperation!

CITY OF SCOTTSDALE COLLECTION SERVICES August 14th & September 18th SCOTTSDALE RANCH IS AREA 3 This Information can be found on the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

The earliest items can be placed out is the Wednesday prior to the week of pickup and must be placed out no later than 5:00 am on Monday the week of the scheduled pick up.

Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before the designated dates. Placing items out before this time can result in hefty fines being assessed to your account.

Please be patient as the city has all week to pick-up in our area.

NOTICES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE: Please separate your brush and bulk pickup into two piles – one for green waste and one for everything else. The piles will be picked up by separate trucks during your designated brush and bulk pickup week. *Please refrain from placing trash containers or bulk trash where it blocks the sidewalk and would prevent pedestrians or wheelchair bound residents from passing along the sidewalk.

Amenities Laguna Elementary School

By Alice Spingola Interim Principal

Greetings from Laguna Elementary School! I am delighted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Alice Spingola and I am the interim principal of Laguna Elementary School. Dr. Gena Aikman retired at the end of this past school year. Dr. Aikman and her husband, Jerry, have moved to Idaho to spend some quality time with her family who resides in the state.

I have served many roles as an educator for over 30 years, both in Arizona and the Chicago area. No matter the state, town, or school, one element remains consistent- a school’s success is greatest when it has the support and involvement of the parents and community.

SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION! Sharing the Road with School Buses www.nsc.org If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing.

It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

• Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children • If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop • The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus • Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks

Ms. Kristina Kelly, who has previously served as a very talented teacher and assistant principal at Laguna, will once again assume the role of Laguna’s Assistant Principal. Ms. Kelly’s strong commitment and relationships with the Laguna community provide continuity and ensure our strong traditions continue.

Laguna Elementary is a Cognia STEM certified school. This year Laguna students enrolled in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will receive an additional STEAM elective which will provide students with a more advanced study in the area of coding.

We are very excited to provide our students with many learning opportunities and welcome the community’s support.

Mercado Spotlight

La Fonda del Sol

Fresh. Authentic. Delicious. Serving Authentic Sonoran-Style Food Since 1990!

Family owned and operated in Scottsdale.

Our Grandmother Toni founded La Fonda Del Sol 30 years ago and one thing that she made sure never changed is our authentic Sonoran Mexican recipes! If you had eaten here 20 years ago and then came back today it would all taste the exact same.

Chefs Armando and Oscar have been with us for over 25 years and truly take a passion in making this food. La Fonda Del Sol has always been known for using only the freshest possible ingredients to ensure top quality Authentic Sonoran Mexican food.

Mention this Mercado Spotlight advertisement and save 20% off lunch - valid from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm valid 7 days a week through August.

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Chiropractic Examination and X-Ray $49.00 Or 50% off Initial Chiropractic Massage Treatment Mercado Chiropractic 10135 E. Via Linda #115 • Scottsdale AZ 85258 (480) 661-7000 www.arizonachiropractic.com Coupon must be present, one coupon per person only, not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 9/30/23

Coupon must be present, one coupon per person only, not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 9/30/23

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Our price always includes decor personalization!

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Coupon must be present, one coupon per person only, not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 9/30/23

Attention Merchants in the Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch!

If you are interested in featuring your business in the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association bi-monthly magazines by offering a coupon to your business, please contact the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022.

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Social Life on the Ranch

SRCA is committed to following state and federal fair housing laws. Neither SRCA nor any club using SRCA facilities shall discriminate in any of its activities or operations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, familial status, or national origin. This means all SRCA residents are welcome to join any club.

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Social Life on the Ranch

Do you like to play Chess??

Chess is good for memory, stress and most importantly creating friendships between players.

Scottsdale Ranch residents who are interested in joining the club, please contact Khaled Shair at (708) 267-6720 or kshair@lasaintl.com.

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Don’t tell them it’s more than just fun and games.

VIRGINIA G. PIPER BRANCH HOMEWORK HELP • STEM • ART • LEADERSHIP • SPORTS • MENTORS

Hours

Monday - Friday After School - 6:30 p.m.

Grades

Kindergarten - 6th Grade Teen Center - 7th - 12th Grade

Monthly Rates After School

$228/Month

School Breaks

$93/Week

A current $25 annual membership required.

Financial assistance available to those who qualify.

Billing questions? Email billing@bgcs.org or call (480) 344-5520

Transportation

Provided from select schools. Contact us for more information.

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Have AC problems?

Call Today (480) 382-0548

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2023 SRCA Calendar of Events

Please check with the administration office to see if the SRCA meetings will be held in person and/or via Zoom webinar.

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7 Knitwits 10:30 am Jazz Night 7:00 pm

8 Mahjong 10:00 am

9 Broker Tour 8:15 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

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16 Retired Active Men’s Coffee 8:00 am

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22 SRCA Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 pm

23 SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

24 SRCA Social Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

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13 Broker Tour 8:15 am SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

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15 Food Truck Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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20 Retired Active Men’s Coffee 8:00 am SRCA Finance Committee Meeting 4:30 pm SR Evening Bunko 7:00 pm

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26 SRWA Board Meeting 10:00 am SRCA Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 pm

27 SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm

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29 Movie in the Park 6:00 pm

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Also available to view 24/7 at www.scottsdaleranch.org/events/cal. Dates subject to change. Looking for your sub-association events? Check with your sub-association manager or board. Thank you.

$1,395,000 $950,000

10665 ELAKE Arabian DR #140 10080 E MTN VIEW

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10113 E Topaz DR 10141 E TOPAZ DR

SOLD

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$1,299,000 $1,595,000

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10575VIEW E Palomino Rd DR #242 10080 E MTN LAKE

1beds/1baths sqft:1,095 3beds/2baths sqft:1,898

$650,000 $650,000

COMPLETEHAS REMODEL! A POOL!

10520 E Vogel AVE 9983 E SUNNYSLOPE LN

$899,000 $699,000

3beds/2baths sqft:1,717 2beds/2 baths Sqft 1,871

SUNTREE MOVE INEAST READY!

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480-338-4888 110458 n 101st Place 10401 N 100th st #2

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$1,200,000 $1,700,000

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$1,495,000 $1,550,000

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baths Sqft 3,632 3beds/3.5baths4beds/4 sqft:3,436

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$1,099,000 $645,000

2beds/2baths sqft:1,584 3beds/2 baths sqft 2,323 GREAT WATER VIEWS! The Island 10475 N 100TH ST $1,850,000

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9709 E MOUNTAIN VIEW 1620

3beds/2baths sqft:2,406 2beds/2.5 baths Sqft 1,496

$450,000

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