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(From left) Alec Koharko and Dylan McCabe accepted the Youth Volunteer award from Community Engagement Director Kimberly Crowther Miller and Events and Program Manager Brandon Curtis.
Volunteers honored for service to neighbors and community From bringing women together to handing out smiles, several individuals helped enhance the welcoming lifestyle of DC Ranch over the past year. The Community Council recognized eight residents for their generous community support at the April 20 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. See how their contributions are leaving a lasting legacy. | Page 8
In This Issue “Board Report”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Around Scottsdale. . . . . . . . . . 11
Community Updates. . . . . . . . . . . 3
By the Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
“My confidence has grown as a golfer and I’ve taken it to the next level with this charity,” said DC Ranch resident Colton Yates, founder of Tee It Up for Warriors. “If my golf game can support the men and women who defend our country, then that is success in itself.”
Hole in won: Silverleaf teen supports veterans one birdie at a time
6 Around the Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 14 “Landfill Harmonic”. . . . . . . . . 10
As a 17-year-old junior at Notre Dame Preparatory Academy, Colton Yates is excel-
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his success through his own non-profit organization, Tee It Up for Warriors. Find
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. . .
Monday, June 3
Ranch Association Board of Directors Meeting 6 p.m. | The Homestead Community Center Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29
Summer Sizzle
11 a.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Thursday, July 4
Patriotic Picnic
11 a.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Community Calendar Pg. 7
ling in school and on the fairway as one of the top young golfers in the Valley. With
several regional and national championships under his belt, Yates is capitalizing on out how the young entrepreneur is raising funds for wounded veterans and improving his golf game at the same time. | Page 5 Neighborhood Series
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Casual traditions foster grand ‘The works, please’: Luxury nail memories at Clubhouse salon opens at Market Street The Country Club at DC Ranch sits both literally and figuratively in the heart of Country Club village. Aside from exquisite service and amenities, learn why the Club is a gathering place where members create and build friendships with their neighbors. | Page 12
After just a couple of months in business, Diva Nails is the new hot spot to pamper customers with full service nail treatments in a luxurious and relaxing setting. From tasteful manicures to artistic nail design, friendly pamperingt sets this family-run business apart from the rest. | Page 4
Photo: Gay Yates
Photo: Jeremy Stevens
June 2013 • Vol. 5, No. 6