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July | August 2012 • Vol. 4, No.7
A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council
Kids head back to the classroom in August. View this special Backto-School insert and prep for the year. Inside you’ll find a summer reading list, school calendar, tips to keep your child safe from bullying, and signs your child might not be getting enough sleep. | Page 9-12
In This Issue 2 Community Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Homestead Playhouse. . . . . . . 6 “From the desk of”. . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Arts & Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Around Scottsdale. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Around the Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . 18 McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. . .
Community Council Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells and Ranch Association Landscape Manager Gary Whitener tag trees for excavation on the Community Garden site at Copper Ridge School. Plant material will be salvaged and replanted around the garden when construction is completed.
Community Garden breaks ground with new site plan
After nearly three years, the long-awaited DC Ranch Community Garden will break ground this summer on the campus of Copper Ridge School. Over the past year,
Community Garden committee members including DC Ranch staff, residents, and
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a Copper Ridge teacher, collaborated with garden design experts Vollmer & Associ-
Fridays, July 13, 20, 27 & Aug. 3
Dive-In Movies
7 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Thursday, July 26
Community Council Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Tuesday, July 31
Mayoral Forum and Council Candidate Meet & Greet 5:30 p.m. | The Homestead Community Center Monday, Aug. 6
Ranch Association Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 p.m. | The Homestead Community Center
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ates to refine plans and maximize resources. The result is a highly-functional design that reflects traditional farm and garden aesthetics and provides optimal opportunities for gardeners. | Page 5 Family Series
History Series
Silverleaf family chooses triumph over tragedy
Arizona’s education system had rugged start
In honor of DC Ranch’s 15-year anniversary, the DC Ranch Community Council is spotlighting the variety of families that make our community their home. Silverleaf residents Jay and Michelle Macklin know as much about tackling the real estate world as they do about overcoming family tragedies. This husband and wife team has found success together in business and life. | Page 16
Like much of the Western frontier, Arizona’s early education system was less structured than others around the country. Learn how education developed over the state’s 100 years and how it has transformed into the Valley’s modern school districts. | Page 17
Photo: Krista Hinz
Annual Back-to-School feature preps students and parents for new year
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From the desk of Jerry Ford: Community Council board member recruitment underway What motivates a person to serve their community? Some people have an intense desire to make a mark on their world or community and service is the path they choose. For others service is a social outlet and a way to connect to people with common interests. No matter what the motivation, service has the capacity to impact the cause, as well as the person who serves. It has been said that “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Throughout my adult life I have been deeply involved in service and volunteer projects and what I value most is the chance to leave things a little better than I found them. That is why I chose to become a preserve steward for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and it’s also why I serve on the Board of the DC Ranch Community Council. Through service I hope to protect and enhance the things that make life at DC Ranch special. The Community Council exists for the express purpose of community building. Our goal is to perpetuate a sense of place and belonging at DC Ranch and serve as a catalyst for initiatives that contribute positively to our lifestyle, the lifestyle of friends and neighbors, and our relationship with our community. Two individuals who served DC Ranch well recently stepped down from the Community Council board after helping to carry out that mission. Gerry Hrenchir and Dr. Sandy Hoffman both demonstrated a sincere desire to serve and make positive, meaningful contributions to our community. We wish to thank them for their
Community Engagement Director | Kimberly Crowther Miller Communications Coordinators | Krista Hinz & Elizabeth Dankert Phone: 480.585.1641 E-mail: communications.team@dcranch.com Web site: www.dcranch.com
Jerry Ford is Community Council board president.
efforts on our behalf. As my term as board president comes to a close later this year, my commitment is to leave things better than I found them and my hope is that others will step forward with a desire to serve. Maybe you are one of those people ready to answer the volunteer call. If you are interested in serving on the DC Ranch Community Council Board, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells at 480.419.5303 or suzanne.waldenwells@dcranch.com.
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Community center construction updates
The community center remodel projects are on track for 2012. The city approved plans for the Desert Camp remodel project that includes modifying the kitchen area to create a secondary multi-purpose room with poolside access. Construction is anticipated to start in early July and will not impact access to the pool. The men’s locker room will close temporary for demolition until a temporary wall is completed. The Homestead Community Center renovation project were also submitted to the city in late June. Construction is scheduled for August.
Summer camps continue through July at The Homestead Community Center
The summer months are more popular times to see wild animals within DC Ranch like these bobcats recently seen near resident Kevin Kudlo’s home in Country Club village. It is important to remember that they are wild animals to ensure the safety of you, your property, and your pet.
Spotlight On: Wildlife in DC Ranch It is part of the DC Ranch mission to maintain and preserve natural landscape and wildlife in and around the community. However, with the community’s close proximity to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, residents may sometimes find themselves sharing residential and commercial areas with wild animals like coyotes, bobcats and javelinas. The summer months
Tips to protect your property and pets from wildlife
The Ranch Association offers tips on how to protect property and pets from damage, while avoiding any harm to the animals. • In order to deter animals, surroundings must be made as inhospitable to them as possible. • Block off and secure pet food, birdseed, fruits and vegetables from gardens, garbage and composts so they animals cannot access them. • Trim and remove openings to areas that might make a good den, such as bushes, shrubs and under decks or woodpiles. • Do not feed or play with wildlife because they can become aggressive and bite. • Though they are normally timid toward humans, playing with animals lessens their natural fear of people which encourages them to remain or return to populated areas.
Who to call To learn more on how to live safely near wildlife within our area, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 602.942.3000 or visit azgfd.gov. If you encounter an injured wild animal, please call Liberty Wildlife at 480.998.5550. The organization can send a volunteer to pick up the animal for proper care.
are especially popular times to see these animals in the community as they come down from the dry desert mountains in search of food and water. These are untamed animals that may cause damage to property or become aggressive toward pets and people. If you encounter a wild animal while outside, act as aggressively as possible. Make your body big, yell, and flail. You may even throw small, un-harmful objects at the animal signaling that it is not welcome in residential areas. Do not turn your back or run, because it encourages animals to be aggressive towards you. If bitten, immediately seek medical attention from a qualified health care provider, ensure you get rabies shots, and call animal control so the animal does not put you or other residents in further jeopardy. Keep a close eye on your pets, and always supervise them while outside, particularly at dawn or dusk, when wildlife are most active. If you are out with your dog and see a wild animal, pick up your dog if possible, and leave immediately. Do not allow your pet to play with wild animals because they are territorial and may attack if threatened.
Staff anniversaries
Please be advised that The Homestead Community Center will be occupied by Community Council partner Workshops for Youth and Families for two weeks in July. The community center lobby and outdoor water feature remain open and available for resident use.
New communications manager welcomed
Jeremy Stevens joined the Community Council team in June as the communications manager. Stevens who comes to DC Ranch from Springfield, Mo. as a local news anchor, will assist in bringing a video and visual storytelling component to the community, in addition to managing the day-to-day activities of the communications team.
Ranch Association team welcomes James Guzman
In June, James Guzman joined the Ranch Association team as security operations manager. Guzman will assist homeowners with safety needs and oversee Community Patrol and gate staff during the evenings and weekends.
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
The following DC Ranch team members celebrate an anniversary in July and August. Please join us in thanking them for their service to DC Ranch. Community Council Kimberly Crowther Miller, 6 years, Community Engagement Director Ranch Association Randy Zellers, 9 years, Community Services Manager Ramiro Rodriguez, 8 years, Landscape Team Magdalena Saldivar, 6, years, Facilities Maintenance Team
Krista Hinz, 2 years, Communications Coordinator Guillermo Hernandez, 4 years, Landscape Team Jesus Rayo, 2 years, Landscape Team Peter Cruz, 2 years, Facilities Maintenance Team
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Market Street Kitchen, owned by Paul Keeler, will open at DC Ranch late this summer. In addition to craft wines, beers, and cheese, the restaurant will offer a variety of dining options.
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On the heels of a distinguished career in the hospitality and restaurant industry, Paul Keeler has followed his heart home to Market Street. Market Street Kitchen, his latest labor of love, will open this summer in the neighborhood Paul calls home, with his son, Matt, by his side. Combining two prime spaces in the heart of Market Street, the restaurant will feature a large horseshoe-shaped bar, open-display kitchen, wrap-around indoor dining, a semi-private wine room, and a large al fresco patio to take in pristine views of the neighboring McDowell Sonoran Preserve. “After searching greater Scottsdale for the right space, I realized Market Street provided the best possible location for this concept,” said Keeler. “As a DC Ranch resident, I have fallen in love with the area.” As president of Keeler Hospitality Group, Paul is currently involved in restaurant ventures in Portland, Omaha, and Carlsbad, CA. Prior to that, he spent more than 35 years in the hospitality and restaurant industry, most recently as corporate vice president of food and beverage overseeing all of the full-service hotels in Hilton’s family of brands throughout the U.S. “With my son Matt serving as general manager, we look forward as a family to giving back to DC Ranch and surrounding north Scottsdale communities,” said Keeler. To further whet appetites, Keeler recently announced award-winning Chef Robert McGrath will lead Market Street Kitchen’s culinary team, bringing a variety of delicious communal dining options, from a wood-burning rotisserie to a charcuterie-fromagerie station at the bar, staffed by a culinarian serving up terrines, cured meats, salamis and artisanal cheeses. Market Street Kitchen’s overall design will juxtapose rustic materials available at the time DC Ranch originated with modern interpretations of sandblasted timber, aged natural iron, distressed wood and bentwood furnishings. Drawing on the area’s rich history, vintage photographs of DC Ranch inhabitants have been updated for murals, glass appliqué and framed art interMarket Street Kitchen spersed throughout the space. Guests 20825 N. Pima Rd., Suite 100-105 will be greeted by images of E.O. Brown, Lunch the father of DC Ranch and his son E.E. Monday-Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Brownie” Brown, engaging in everyday Dinner pursuits such as cattle driving. Sunday-Thursday 4:30 to 10 p.m. Mike Burke, DMB Vice President of Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. Development added, “We are thrilled Happy Hour to have this best-in-class restaurant Monday-Saturday 4 to 7 p.m. concept join our exceptional collection Use your DC Ranch Loyalty Card to receive of dining destinations on Market Street.” 15 percent off all food purchases, dine-in only.
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The Garden’s new site plan offers a more flexible design reflecting a traditional farm and garden aesthetic. Before the planting begins, residents and community volunteers are needed to prepare the Garden which will open just in time for the fall planting season.
Residents and community volunteers invited to get their hands dirty in the Community Garden By Krista Hinz | Community Council The DC Ranch Community Garden at Copper Ridge School new site plan involves a more quaint and flexible design featuring an enhanced demonstration and gathering space. Events envisioned for the space include permaculture workshops, how-to seminars, foodie events, and school field trips. “The new space is ideal for getting the entire community involved,” said Community Council Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells. “Whether you are a master gardener or just learning, the space will be a place for connecting people to each other and the practice of gardening.” Residents will begin to enjoy the Garden as early as late September, just in time for the fall planting season. Before the sowing begins, volunteers are needed to assist with installation of some of the new Garden features like plot subdivisions, the butterfly garden, and the tool shed. True to its original design, the Garden will be devoted to sustainable organic practices, including composting and seed harvesting, and will ultimately feature a commemorative brick pathway that recognizes donors and supporters. “The Community Council was built upon the idea of community enrichment and involvement,” said Walden-Wells. “Upon completion, the Garden will be a true culmination of our community’s joint efforts and a place to continue the legacy of community building for future generations of residents and students.”
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That’s a wrap!
The Homestead Playhouse presented two plays this spring. Enjoy these highlights from “Holes” by Louis Sachar, and Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Images courtesy GMan Studios.
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The Homestead Playhouse announces 2012-2013 season Auditions for fall play slated for mid-August
The Homestead Playhouse steering committee is pleased to announce that the DC Ranch community theatre program will once again offer a three-production schedule for the upcoming season. In addition, a dance ensemble opportunity is available, which does not require auditions. Please visit DCRanch.com for detailed information about the fall play and dance ensemble information meeting, rehearsal schedules, and participation fees. Actors may sign up for fall play auditions and the dance ensemble beginning Aug. 1 by contacting Arts & Theatre Coordinator Molly Kurtz at 480.538.3542.
Fall production: “The Phantom Tollbooth”
Performance dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 2 Director: Leslie Stellwagen Ages: 7 & older Based on the 1961 classic children’s book by Norton Juster, “The Phantom Tollbooth” was adapted into a theatrical script by Susan Nanus in 1977. The story follows Milo — a young boy bored by the world around him — on an adventure through strange lands where he learns to think about the world in a new way. On his journey, he acquires new-found friends and knowledge that helps him return harmony to the Kingdom of Wisdom. The guest director for the fall play is Leslie Stellwagen, who holds a BA in Theatre Arts and teaching certification from Beloit College in Wisconsin. Stellwagen has worked internationally as a teaching artist and director in Australia and Hong Kong and throughout the United States. She will earn her Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre for Youth from ASU in May 2013. As a community artist, she has worked in residence for Asphalt Arts at the Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development and is currently a resident artist with Rising Youth Theatre. About Auditions: Auditions will be held at The Homestead Community Center from 4 to 7 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Aug. 14 | DC Ranch residents Winter production: Wednesday, Aug. 15 | Non-residents “Bird Brain” by Richard Vetere Friday, Aug. 17 | call backs Performance Dates:
DC Ranch Dance Ensemble
Dance Instructor: Erin Nielson Ages: 6 & older Children who enjoy the song and dance elements of performance theatre, or those who wish to develop their confidence on stage, are invited to participate in the DC Ranch Dance Ensemble. During the 16-week program, dancers will have the opportunity to perform at three DC Ranch community events, and at their own recital on Dec. 6 at The Homestead Community Center.
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Auditions Dates: Dec. 12-14, 2012
Spring Musical Revue Performance dates: May 2-5, 2013 Audition Dates: March 7-8; 14-15, 2013 Please visit DCRanch.com for more information about the winter and spring productions.
Back-to-School Bash Friday, August 10 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center
School's back in session! Kick-off the year right at the annual Back-to-School Bash. Get your feet wet at Desert Camp pool alongside friends old and new. Radio Disney will provide music and entertainment and the Community Council will provide a kid-friendly dinner. Enjoy photo ops with Phineas and Ferb standees, arts and crafts, and prizes and raffles from the Fan Van. Help another student out. Bring basic school supplies like pencils, notebooks, rulers, and backpacks which the Community Council will donate to a Valley school in need. All guests must know how to swim. A lifeguard will be on duty for the duration of the event. Ages 5-18 | Cost is complimentary RSVP at DCRanch.com. Call the Community Council at 480.342.7178 for more information.
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A Conservancy steward leads community volunteers during a research project within the Preserve. In addition to field research, volunteer opportunities with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy extend to assisting with large-scale events like the annual Tour de Scottsdale. Each year, hundreds of volunteers make it possible for the organization to steward the Preserve.
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy presents volunteer opportunities for Preserve and annual Tour de Scottsdale By Jace McKeighan | Conser vancy steward and DC Ranch resident Anthropologist Margaret Mead is credited with saying “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” On a daily basis, DC Ranch residents can look to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve as a result of dedicated individuals. The Preserve was created due in large part to the grassroots activities of a small group of thoughtful, committed Scottsdale residents who gave vast amounts of time and effort to ensure one-third of Scottsdale was conserved as natural open space. Residents are beneficiaries of those efforts since the Preserve borders the entire community. Even though the process to keeping the McDowells preserved may have been a daunting task at the time, residents who made it happen were not deterred. Become part of their legacy by serving as a Conservancy steward. As a volunteer, you will work hard, have fun, and make a positive impact in your community. Conservancy volunteers continue to champion the preservation of open space, steward the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and engage the community in preserving the natural environment. Besides working in the Preserve itself, stewardship involves community
efforts and events in support of the Conservancy. The Tour de Scottsdale, held the second Sunday in October annually, offers both a 30-and 70-mile ride for the direct benefit of the Conservancy. The Community Council, who hosts the Tour, has made a commitment to preservation, environmental stewardship and protection of one of the most diverse desert ecosystems in the United States. It takes more than 200 volunteers to pull off such a large event successfully. The 2012 Tour is Sunday, Oct. 14, and race-day volunteer opportunities include overseeing set-up, registration, water and aid stations, course marshalling, start and finish line assistance, and event break-down. As the organization continues to mature, its responsibilities grow. Donate your time and your talent to help the Conservancy’s mission to support of the Preserve. Join the group of stewards to experience all that volunteering with the Conservancy has to offer, or attend the next steward training in September. For more information, visit mcdowellsonoran.org or contact Conservancy Community Development Director Linda Raish at linda@mcdowellsonoran.org or 480.998.7971 ext. 101.
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy champions the sustainability of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the benefit of this and future generations. As stewards, we connect the community to the Preserve through education, research, advocacy, partnerships and safe, respectful access.
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Back to School
Preparing our kids for a great school-year
Learn to recognize signs of sleeplessness in your child By RaeAnne Marsh | InMedia
Scottsdale Unified School District 2012-13 Schedule August 2012 First Day of Classes
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October 2012 Early Release — Professional Development Oct. 3 End of 1st Quarter Oct. 12 Fall Break Oct. 15–19 November 2012 Early Release — Professional Development Nov. 7 Veteran’s Day Holiday Nov. 12 Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 22–23 December 2012 Early Release — Professional Development Dec. 19 Early Release — High School (for finals) Dec. 19–21 End of 2nd Quarter & 1st Semester Dec. 21 Winter Break Dec. 24–31 January 2013 Winter Break (con’t) Jan. 1–4 School Reconvenes Jan. 7 Early Release — Professional Development Jan. 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Jan. 21 February 2013 Early Release — Professional Development Presidents’ Day Holiday March 2013 End of 3rd Quarter Spring Break District Recess
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May 2013 Early Release — Professional Development May 8 Early Release — High School (for finals) May 22–24 Graduation May 23 Last Day of Classes May 24
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To accomplish everything in one day, we often shortchange ourselves on sleep, but it is the body’s time to recharge itself to prepare for the next onslaught of mental and physical activity. “Sleep is an important part of a lot of different aspects of life,” said Rupali Drewek, M.D., a pediatric pulmonologist who works in the sleep disorder clinic at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Specifically in terms of school, Dr. Drewek said that sleep helps children in academic performance. The more sleep they get, the better their attentiveness and grades. Not getting enough sleep will lead to symptoms that parallel those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. “Studies suggest that people who do not sleep enough have more anxiety and depression and can be more moody. Lack of sleep can cause a person to develop those symptoms.,” said Dr. Drewek. “And if you have an underlying condition of depression or anxiety, it can cause you to not sleep well.” Dr. Drewek said that children who do not sleep well also have more anger and may become more irritable, which can affect their interpersonal skills. Sleeplessness may even manifest in aggression. Some studies that assessed sleep habits of school bullies have found that a common factor among them was they were not sleeping enough. Sometimes, lack of sleep is not the problem so much as quality of sleep. A child may have a physical sleep problem like obstructed sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. “Children with these conditions physically get enough
sleep, but the quality of sleep is so poor, so they present with the same behavioral and cognition problems at school,” said Dr. Drewek. Restless leg syndrome is felt as an intense need to move the legs, which can disturb the child’s sleep. Restlessness is also a symptom of sleep apnea, along with snoring, multiple awakenings, gasping for air, and sleepiness during the daytime. However, the symptoms of sleeplessness and sleep conditions are so similar they can sometimes be misdiagnosed. “Sometimes, kids are labeled ADHD but they truly have sleep apnea,” said Dr. Drewek. According to Dr. Drewek, toddlers need 11 to 12 hours of sleep per night and children and teens, from elementary through high school need eight to nine hours per night.
Signs your child is not getting enough sleep
Intense sleepiness • Hyperactivity • Inability to concentrate • Irritability • Headaches — especially in the morning
Local parenting expert offers tips to protect your child from bullying By RaeAnne Marsh | InMedia
“Hey, loser!” or “That kid is weird,” are taunts that can cut right through a child’s sensitive feelings, allowing a bully to score a direct hit. An adult who sees this happening might be tempted to step in, but according to local parenting and behavioral expert and “Bully Games: 8 Strategies to BULLYPROOF Your Kid” author Dr. Dana Sherman, it is more important for parents to equip their children with the proper coping mechanisms. “Being teased is sort of a normal thing,” she said. “Reaction to that teasing really influences whether you become a victim or not — being bullied over time repeatedly. Victims tend to get very emotional. Easily upset. To cry. That reaction is really what the bully wants.” Dr. Sherman, who works with children on social and emotional learning problems through her practice Dr. Dana Consulting, LLC., explains that bullies are all about social power, control, and social status. “Upsetting or getting an emotional response makes them feel more powerful,” she said. How can kids deter bullies? There is a famous scene in “A Christmas Story” where Ralphie lashes back at the two bullies who have been tormenting him, and they run away crying, but it
does not need to go to that extreme. Sherman suggests several strategies parents can follow to bully-proof their kids and help them take power away from the bully. “The first one is just body language, standing up straight, owning your physical space, looking the bully in the eye,” she said. Along with posture, Dr. Sherman recommends saying simply, “Stop it” or “Knock it off” — or verbally challenging the bully by responding with, “What’s your problem” or “So what?” or even “Yeah, I know.” Also effective are sarcasm and self-deprecating humor. What’s key is the child not show emotion even if he or she is upset. “Anything you can say to defuse the situation takes power away from the bully,” Dr. Sherman said. Sherman reminds parents that reacting in a confident, stern and clear manner takes practice for both adults and children. “Responding that way after being publicly embarrassed is not a natural reaction,” said Dr. Sherman. “So that’s why I really encourage parents to practice these reactions through role-playing scenarios … so that when or if it happens, the child will have some confidence and experience with what to say.” BUL LYIN G | Page 12
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After-school programs keep kids’ skills sharp
Many studies show that kids who are engaged in activities after school that they enjoy excel in school, are more likely to socialize, and are less likely to get in trouble. Here are some trusted organizations in the Valley that offer enriching programs.
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Kumon Math & Reading Center For more than 50 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children worldwide achieve success. Kumon instructors instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. 480.391.9379 kumon.com
Arizona Junior Golf Club Created by PGA golf professionals, classes teach proper stroke fundamentals, pitching, chipping and strategic basics to improve each child’s game. 480.329.2769 azjgc.com
Mad Science of Scottsdale Kids engage in hands-on activities, watch demonstrations, participate in discussions and make projects that teach them science basics. Classes will be posted for fall 2012 in late July. 480.222.2233 madscience.org Scottsdale Education Center Tutors at SEC mentor students to reach their full scholastic potential in math, language arts, science, foreign language, social studies, study habits, and homework. 480.538.0828 sectutoring.com
Arts Elements Music Beginners or those who have already begun playing piano will enjoy fun, quality after-school piano-keyboard enrichment programs at Valley schools. 480.325.2684 elementsmusic.com Greasepaint Theatre For the actor in children, Greasepaint offers classes and after-school programs in addition to auditions for kids wanting to perform in the season’s line-up. For ages 12 to 16. 480.949.7529 greasepaint.org Young Rembrandts This national organization teaches drawing and exploration of all areas of fine art. Contact Sandi Lough, program director for Central and Northeast Phoenix. 602.955.3729 youngrembrandts.com
Athletes In Training Kids can investigate and participate in multiple sporting activities in a safe environment at Copper Ridge, including basketball, baseball, flag football, field hockey and soccer. 480.786.9454 athletesintraining.com AZ on the Rocks This rock-climbing center offers climbing classes throughout the school year to help build a solid foundation of climbing knowledge and safety. 480.502.9777 azontherocks.com Chess Emporium Classes teach beginners to understand, respect and master the game of chess. Students are also encouraged to play in tournaments. 602.482.4867 chessemporium.com Metz Tennis This Scottsdale-based tennis group offers beginner through advanced tennis programs and private lessons. 480.656.3346 metztennis.com World Martial Arts Academy Promoting physical and mental activity, this Chinese sport helps increase health, fitness and wellness. Programs are meant to build self-confidence in younger children. 602.253.9134 masterli.com
For age ranges, dates and times, visit the individual program websites. Each of the organizations above is affiliated with the Scottsdale Unified School District.
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Governor’s summer book program keeps kids reading
As part of an incentive to keep kids reading over the summer, Gov. Jan Brewer has collaborated with the Arizona Science Center through Arizona Ready, an initiative committed to bettering education from pre-school through grad school. Here is a sampling of some recommended books on the Governor’s Summer Reading Program. To see a list of all of the books and for instructions, visit arizonaready.com.
For Kindergarten – First Grade
A Story, a Story by Gail E. Haley (Trade Paperbacks)
Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the spider man, caught three sly creatures to get them for himself. Adapted from an African folktale.
Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins)
Frog and Toad are always together. This book includes five wonderful stories about flowers, cookies, bravery, dreams and, friendship. Water, Water Everywhere
by Mark Rauzon and Cynthia Overbeck Bix (Sierra Club Books for Children)
This Sierra Club book is a children’s book that tells of the incredible life cycle of water on our planet. It conveys the urgency of protecting this resource as well. What Do You Do with a Tail Like This by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children)
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet and tails in this illustrated interactive guessing book.
For Second – Third Grade
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (Random House)
It’s 1936, in Flint, Mich., and 10-year-old Bud decides to hit the road to find his father. Nothing can stop him.
The Treasure
by Uri Shulevitz (Macmillan)
A voice visits Isaac in his dreams and tells him to go to the capital city and look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace. The Museum Book: A Guide to Strange and Wonderful Collections by Jan Mark (Candlewick Press)
What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies, or two-headed sheep? Find out where the word “museum” comes from and what unusual items some early museums placed on view. Where Do Polar Bears Live?
by Sarah L. Thomson (HarperCollins)
Our world is getting warmer and the polar ice caps are melting. A polar bear needs the ice to survive, but many scientists believe that climate change may make it impossible for polar bears to live in the wild as soon as 2020.
For Fourth – Fifth Grade
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley (Random House)
A shipwreck leaves young Alec stranded on a deserted island with a wild stallion. Dependent on each other for survival, boy and horse learn to trust and love each other as they establish an amazing friendship that lasts a lifetime. Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions
by Don Wulffson (Macmillan)
A great insight into some of the best-known toys, how they were built and interesting stories and fun facts behind their creation. B ooks | Page 12
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The People Could Fly
The Book Thief
By Virginia Hamilton (Alfred A. Knopf)
by Markus Zusak (Random House)
This major contribution to children’s literature brings the fascinating range of American Black folktales and humor to all children. In this treasury, we hear the voice of Virginia Hamilton — a voice that echoes the slaves and fugitives from her own American Black ancestry as she tells the stories that keep the culture alive. Travels with Charley: In Search of America
By John Steinbeck (Penguin Books)
In September 1960, John Steinbeck and his poodle, Charley, embarked on a journey across America. This chronicle of their trip meanders through scenic backroads and speeds along anonymous superhighways, moving from small towns to growing cities to glorious wilderness oases.
The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure By Hans Magnus Enzensberger (Metropolitan Books)
The international best-seller that makes mathematics a thrilling exploration. In twelve dreams, Robert, a boy who hates math, meets a Number Devil, who leads him to discover the amazing world of numbers: infinite numbers, prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers, numbers that magically appear in triangles, and numbers that expand without.
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Set during World War II in Germany, this new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist — books.
For Eleventh Grade – College & Career Ready The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison (Random House)
It is the story of eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove — a black girl in an America whose desire for blond, blueeyed children can devastate all others —prays for her eyes to turn blue. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference By Malcolm Gladwell (Back Bay Books)
The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips and spreads like wildfire. Just as one sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product or a drop in the crime rate.
She also suggests parents assess their child’s social skills, because those who lack these skills are often targeted by bullies. “There’s a whole host of really subtle social skills that, if your child is not picking up on those cues, can lead to becoming a target,” Dr. Sherman said. There may be anger management issues that affect impulse control, Dr,. Sherman points out. Overly defensive or angry reactions are fodder for bullies, and aggression tends to lead to peer rejection or becoming a target. “We often see bullies who have been the victim,” said Dr. Sherman. “They tend to be more aggressive to those they are bullying because they do not understand why they were picked on.” Parenting styles is another factor that influences bullying behavior. A child may see aggression modeled at home in sibling relationships, between parents, or parent to child. Permissive or uninvolved parenting can also lead to bullying, because the child feels the need to dominate in order to get attention. According to Dr. Sherman parents can equip their kids for bully-proof situations by promoting their strengths, passions, and skill sets. “Find out what your child is good at and then promote it,” Dr. Sherman said. “And make sure that it involves some kind of a social situation where they can make friends and have different circles of friends. If things go badly at school, they have a group of soccer friends or a group they play an instrument with — so there can be support when things go badly in one area.”
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The following is a list of events and activities at DC Ranch this month. Some activities and events may have a fee or admission. Please see DCRanch.com for more information and an up-to-date calendar of activities.
Adult Social Clubs & Activities Social Bridge Wednesdays | 12:30 to 4 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.513.6296
Intermediate & Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays | 1 to 4 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.585.4699
Child, Youth & Teen Activities Little Kicks Soccer (ages 3-5) Thursdays | 4 to 4:45 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.585.7684
Little Dribblers Basketball (ages 3-5) Mondays | 4 to 4:45 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.585.7684
Junior Dribblers Basketball (ages 5-7)
The Village Health Club & Spa Summer Camps Monday-Friday through Aug. 3 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 480.502.8844
Workshops for Youth & Families Summer Programs Sunday-Friday | July 8-13; July 22-27 The Homestead Community Center 480.567.0298
The Homestead Playhouse Auditions for The Phantom Tollbooth Information Session: Tuesday, Aug. 7 | 4:30 to 6 p.m. DC Ranch resident auditions: Tuesday, Aug. 14 | 4 to 7 p.m. Non-resident auditions: Wednesday, Aug. 15 | 4 to 7 p.m. Audition callbacks: Friday, Aug. 17 | 4 to 7 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.538.3542
Community Events & Activities Trailblazer Breakfasts
Mondays | 5 to 5:45 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.585.7684
Thursdays | 8 to 10 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178
Little Fins Swim Lessons
Back-to-School Bash
Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 22 10 a.m. to Noon Desert Camp Community Center 480.585.7684
DC Ranch Swim Team Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug. 22 6 to 8 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.585.7684
Summer Programs Desert Kids Camp Monday-Friday through Aug. 3 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Half Day until 12:30 p.m.) Desert Camp Community Center 480.585.7684
Improvisational Theatre Camp
Fridays, July 13, 20, & 27; Aug. 3 | 7 to 9 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178 Free What better way to spend a warm summer night than at a movie poolside? The Community Council provides your favorite family-friendly flick. You bring picnics, blankets, towels and summer spirit. Ice-cool treats and movie munchies provided. Canned food donations suggested for entry.
Friday, Aug. 10 | 5 to 7 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178
Community Meetings Modification Committee Meeting Tuesdays, July 10 & 24; Aug. 14 & 28 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Ranch Offices on Market Street 480.419.5308
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Mondays, July 23 & Aug. 27 | 3 to 5 p.m. The Ranch Offices on Market Street 480.419.5308
Community Council Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, July 26 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center 480.342.7178
Tour de Scottsdale Kick-Off Party
Monday-Friday | July 16-20 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.342.7178
Ranch Association Board of Directors Meeting
The Country Club at DC Ranch Summer Camps
Mayoral Candidate Forum
Monday-Friday | July 9-27 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 480.342.7201
Dive-In Movies
Monday, Aug. 6 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.419.5308 Tuesday, July 31 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Homestead Community Center 480.538.3545
Thursday, July 26 | 6 to 8 p.m. DNA Cycles 480.342.7178
Join the Community Council at the 3rd Annual Tour de Scottsdale Kick-Off Party. Cyclists will enjoy 30- and 70-mile Tour registration discounts and in-store specials.
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Residents admire the vibrant work of Latino painter and printmaker Joe Ray at Passport to Art in February.
Artist series proves successful, will return in October
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In June, Passport to Art concluded its inaugural art appreciation and education series with local photographer Pat Kelly. Each engagement highlighted an exhibit of the artist’s work, a Q&A-style conversation with the artist, and in some cases, the artist at work with his or her preferred media. Residents met six artists during the series, which kicked off last October. On average, each event hosted about 25 guests who enjoyed complimentary appetizers, wine and beer, and the opportunity to socialize with the artist and each other. “The popularity of the series is due to the caliber and diversity of artists,” said Community Council Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells. “For instance, Gedion Nyanhongo, who opened the series, is a second-generation Shona sculpture carver from Zimbabwe who has exhibited his work around the world. April guest artist Jake Fischer, whose work is primarily two-dimensional using traditional media like charcoal and oil, is a Masters of Fine Arts candidate at ASU.” The artists also have a knack for storytelling, which helps attendees get to know them on a personal level and gain insights to their inspirations and motivations behind their work. Randy Galloway, the featured artist at the February engagement, is one-eighth Cherokee and grew up in New Mexico surrounded by art created by Pueblo Indians. His deep-rooted respect for the Native American culture is reflected in his work which typically tells the story of the American West in images about ranch life, mountain men, wildlife and landscapes. In March, attendees became the artists in a unique experience led by Carrie Curran, who guided them through a process that resulted in a masterpiece painting of their own. “The artists have been very generous in providing instructional tips to attendees,” said Walden-Wells. “The most recent example is Pat Kelly who critiqued digital photo images on the Pat Kelly, center, offers pointers to resident photography spot for those who brought enthusiasts on how to improve their technique. their cameras.” Passport to Art will return in the fall for its second season at DC Ranch. The series will open with a joint presentation with the Scottsdale Artist School on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Market Street Plaza. Look for more information in the October issue of Ranch News and on DCRanch.com.
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Racin’ at the Basin running series continues through August
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City Council approves budget for 2012-13 fiscal year
The City Council approved the Scottsdale fiscal year budget that began July 1. The approved budget includes $250.3 million for the General Fund, which pays for most of the services traditionally associated with local government. General Fund revenues are projected to increase by $15 million next fiscal year, a 7 percent increase from the current year. City workers who meet or exceed performance expectations will be eligible to receive performance-based increases for the first time since 2009, under the approved budget. To help offset these increases, 33 positions totaling $2.3 million were eliminated from the budget. For more information visit ScottsdaleAz. gov/finance.
Purchase a piece of the Preserve
Arizona residents have a unique opportunity to invest in Scottsdale’s 21,000-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve and other scenic lands that cover roughly one-third of the city by purchasing Preservation Investment Bonds. Arizona residents will have priority access to purchase bonds, which are exempt from federal and Arizona income taxes. For more information, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preservebonds.
Scottsdale candidate elections are Aug. 28
A Scottsdale Mayor and three council members will be elected during a primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Residents must be registered to vote by Monday, July 30, to be qualified to vote. Official ballots will be available beginning Thursday, Aug. 2. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. A general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6, to fill elected offices that remain unfilled after the primary election. For more information, please contact the Scottsdale City Clerk at 480.312.2411 or visit scottsdaleaz.gov/elections.
Fines in effect for feeding wildlife in city parks
In June, the city passed an ordinance prohibiting people from feeding wildlife at city parks. The ban aims to manage the growing bird population, protect the health of wildlife and improve the quality of water in city lakes. The ordinance also addresses harm to wildlife. The violation is a class two misdemeanor and can carry a penalty ranging from a suspended sentence to four months in jail, a $750 fine, and up to two years probation. For more information, contact Chaparral Park at 480.312.2353.
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Help support Vista del Camino’s Back-to-School program. Each year, up to 500 eligible children are provided with two sets of new clothing, socks, underwear, a pair of shoes, a backpack and school supplies. Donations can be dropped off at Vista del Camino, Scottsdale’s social services center, located 7700 E. Roosevelt St. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, contact Vista del Camino Manager Kathy Breen, 480.312.2793 or kbreen@scottsdaleaz.gov.
City Council approves budget for social service needs
The Scottsdale City Council approved $414,500 to help residents facing difficult economic times. Funds are allocated to nonprofit agencies that, in turn, assist thousands of residents in times of need. Scottsdale Cares will allocate $190,000 to 13 agencies. The General Fund will allocate $200,000 to nine agencies. A $24,500 Endowment Program allocation will go toward two programs. For an overview of the programs and how money will be distributed, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/shares.
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Silverleaf family’s dedication and strength helps them find success in business and life Like Arizona’s real estate market, life can present some varying degrees of highs and lows. Perhaps no one is more familiar with both of those cycles than Silverleaf husband and wife team, Jay and Michelle Macklin. In 2006, things for the couple were on the upswing. Michelle’s real estate business was booming, Jay joined her in the business where they launched their own real estate team, and they got married. In the same year, two months after they were married, a family tragedy struck when Michelle’s sister was murdered in her Scottsdale home, leaving behind Michelle’s then 12-year-old nephew T.J. Despite the devastating loss and life-changing events, the Macklin’s humbly took T.J. into their home. “Taking the bad with the good had a whole new meaning to us,” said Jay. “We stuck together through it all and we pressed on.” Much like their attitude toward facing tragedy, the Macklin’s approach to business is equally resilient and tenacious. After overcoming the life altering events of that year, the couple continued to build a top producing real estate team in the Valley and nation. Often working seven days a week, the Macklin’s found great success as a professional team and closed many multi-million dollar deals in Scottsdale and around the Valley. The couple would soon be confronted again with another crisis when Arizona’s housing market col-
lapsed in 2008. However, in a time when many real estate agents were forced out of business, the Macklin’s business continued to grow and prosper. According to Michelle, the only way to stay afloat was to stay positive and focused. “We didn’t get wrapped up in the negative press,” Michelle said. “We instead learned to be flexible and adjusted the business model to accommodate the market, by doing short sales and foreclosures. If you didn’t adapt, you’d be out of business.” In 2010, The Macklin’s opened a boutique real estate company, Desert Platinum Properties. Today, the Macklin’s outlook on life and their real estate business is looking up. “The Valley housing market has turned, prices are on the upswing, consumer confidence is up, and interest rates are low,” said Michelle. “We are and always have been 110 percent committed to serving our clients.” The Macklin’s constant commitment to both life and work has paid off. In early August, the couple will open a Desert Platinum Properties office in DC Ranch Crossing and T.J., who is now 19, will head to Northern Arizona University in the fall where he plans to study business with the hopes of joining his aunt and uncle in their business when he graduates. “DC Ranch Crossing is sort of like a gateway to DC Ranch, and a great location for our unique boutique-
“What doesn’t kill you make you stronger,” said Silverleaf resident, Jay Macklin of his and his wife Michelle’s ability to find success even through a brutal family tragedy. “We made it through getting married, losing a family member, starting a new business, and taking in our nephew in just one year. I know that together, we can make it through anything.”
style company,” said Jay. “We are excited to bring the business into the neighborhood because it starts a whole new chapter for us and our company. On top of that, we get to see our nephew head to college.” When they are not working hard to find others their Scottsdale dream home, the couple enjoys the fabulous amenities of the Silverleaf Club, traveling to Hawaii and spending time with their four Shih Tzus. But no matter where they go or what life presents them, the Macklin’s will tackle any situation with dedication and strength that leads them to success.
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Missionaries and governors were Arizona’s early education leaders The first schools in Arizona opened long before it was even recognized as a separate territory from New Mexico. From about the late 1600s to the early 1800s, missions served as schools to the Native Americans and Mexicans living in the region. However, most of these missions failed and were eventually abandoned by the missionaries. Little was accomplished towards the development of a school system between 1863—when Arizona became a territory—and 1868. Although several laws and provisions were passed, it was difficult for communities to fulfill the requirements that would have enabled them to get funding for a school because of the scattered population. Significant progress was made under the leadership of Governor Safford (1869-1877), whose enthusiasm and hard work facilitated a more cohesive education system. The first school in Phoenix opened in 1872, and two years later a four-room adobe schoolhouse was built and subsequently expanded several times until it was closed in 1916. The Hotel San Carlos was built in 1927 on the site, which is located in Downtown Phoenix. Public school enrollment declined briefly under the leadership of the next two governors, but with the appointment of the first superintendent in 1879 and his successors, school enrollment increased again and the entire system evolved to meet the growing demands. New school districts were formed, includ-
ing the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) in 1896 by Major Winfield Scott, who also founded the City of Scottsdale. Aliza Bount was Scottsdale’s first teacher and held classes out of her house, where she taught the children of the seven families living in the community. The first schoolhouse (known as the “Little Red Schoolhouse”) was built in 1909 with $5,000 of bond funds, and still stands today in Old Town Scottsdale.
Did You Know? • The U.S. Department of Education was created in 1867, but was reduced to the Office of Education in 1868 due to concerns that it would have too much control over local schools. It wasn’t until 1980 that it was re-established as the Department of Education. • The first state compulsory school act was passed in 1875. It stated that children between the ages of 8 and 14 must attend a public school for at least 16 weeks each school year. There were many exceptions, including that children could be taught in private schools or at home. Children could also be released from the obligation to attend school if they lived more than two miles from a schoolhouse. • The number of public schools in Arizona increased from 28 in 1877, to 428 in 1900, to 861 in 1980, and now to over 2,200 schools. • Aliza Bount, the first teacher in the SUSD, was paid $40 a month.
Students gather outside of Scottsdale’s first permanent schoolhouse for a photo.
Sources:
“History of Public School Education in Arizona” by Stephen B. Weeks; copyright 1918. “Dust in Our Desks: Territory Days to the Present in Arizona Schools” collected and edited by Alleen Pace Nilsen with Margaret Ferry and L.J. Evans; copyright 1985. Scottsdale Unified School District: SUSD.org. U.S. Department of Education: ed.gov. Hotel San Carlos: hotelsancarlos.com.
Photo courtesy: Scottsdale Historical Society
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Around the Ranch 1. Desert Camp village resident Joanne Matthews (far right), her grandniece Madison Christie (left), and grandchildren Payton and Blake Hillis (center), take a dip in the Desert Camp Pool during Summer Sizzle on June 23.
2. Peer leaders and a participant from Workshops for Youth and Families put on a skit about bullying during the Great Transitions I Workshop for ages 9 through 12 on June 14. Photo: Elizabeth Dankert
3. On June 15, residents Claudia and Annabelle Tribble and Ryan McClean helped keep Desert Camp staff cool with lemonade from their poolside stand. Photo: Krista Hinz
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4. Scottsdale residents Heather Johnson (left) and Erin Chipman take a break from the heat at The Herb Box on Market Street on June 29. Photo: Jeremy Stevens
5. Simply Sports campers and their counselors enjoyed a water balloon fight on the east event lawn at Desert Camp Community Center during the camp’s June session. Photo: Simply Sports
6. Residents hanging out at Desert Camp pool on June 16 were treated to Popsicles and ping-pong as part of the Summer Sizzle series. Photo: Jessica Collins 7. New signage is up at DC Ranch Crossing, which gives the center more visibility and better directs patrons to merchants and businesses. Photo: Krista Hinz
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