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NEWS O n e C o m m u n i t y, F o u r V i l l a g e s : Country Club | Desert Camp Desert Parks | Silverleaf JUNE/JULY 2022 Page 8

A look back at the founding of DC Ranch Page 12

Jorge Mendez Gallery opens on Market Street Page 14

Shining bright! 2022 Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate the community’s shining stars

Ranch Spotlight: Meet your board members Page 18

Travel plans? Consider a wellness retreat

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From the heart As I type this, my fingernails still bear the telltale signs of tree planting: traces of stubborn dirt smudges that won’t budge. But they are a badge of pride, and hard earned through digging in hard-packed Arizona soil. I joined other volunteers to plant trees in a neglected park as part of a community effort to beautify the area with a pollinator garden.

Jenna Kohl Community Council Executive Director

DC Ranch News is a not-for-profit newspaper published by the DC Ranch Community Council to promote the DC Ranch lifestyle. The publication strives to build community by connecting current and future residents along with DC Ranch stakeholders through interesting stories and pictures. Ranch News offers value to its advertisers and perpetuates DC Ranch’s community values. DC Ranch Community Council spotlights local businesses as a service to the community and for information purposes only. DC Ranch does not recommend or endorse any described products or services.

One of my goals for 2022 was to volunteer in a more hands-on way, and to do it without telling others or posting it on social media. To give back, no strings attached, for the sake of making a difference, however small. Yes, I realize I am completely blowing that goal by writing about it here. But the volunteers that we recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony in April were so inspiring that I am renewing my commitment to give back publicly, and I hope that these amazing residents inspire you to do the same. Read their motivating stories on pages 10-11. Community Engagement Director Jona Davis Senior Communications Manager Elizabeth Dankert Communications Coordinators Alexandra Duemer Victoria Wick 480.513.1500 communications.team @dcranchinc.com dcranch.com

One category of volunteers that is highlighted this month are your community board members. Navigating what’s best for the community as a whole while addressing individual resident needs is no small task. Your board representatives put in many hours as unpaid volunteers to address challenges, set strategy and direction, and initiate exciting projects that serve to maintain and enhance DC Ranch. Without these brave volunteers, DC Ranch would not be the exemplary, well respected, and highly desired community that it is today. Thank you, board directors, for your service. With appreciation,

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Living Connected DC Ranch seamlessly connects people to the beauty of both the created environment and the natural Sonoran Desert. Residents feel a sense of community, connecting with each other in friendship and common interest. It is a thoughtfully crafted community designed with unprecedented attention to detail. DC Ranch has a distinctive governance structure with ample resources that exist to ensure a legacy of an amenity-rich and active way of life. The highest standards and a convenient north Scottsdale location establish DC Ranch as a nationally desirable place to live with an exceptional quality of life and premium home values.

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Monsoon season is here Monsoon is the time of year when the winds

shift, causing a reversal in the weather pattern in the Southwest. The storms can range from blowing dust to severe thunderstorms and lightning. Often, the more severe storms begin with a “haboob,” which is extensive walls of dust hundreds of feet high that move across the Valley, and with the dust comes winds, usually followed by a heavy rain. With the combination of summer heat and moisture, conditions are more likely for periodic rainfall and thunderstorms. The thunderstorms can result in microbursts, which are the result

of dense, cold air from a thunderstorm hitting the ground, often with intense wind.

Before 2008, the monsoon’s start date varied based on the dew point average. Unofficially, the monsoon season in Arizona starts after the third consecutive day of dew points above 55 degrees. Now the National Weather Service has established the season begins June 15 and ends September 30.

Monsoon storms can produce dusty and hazardous conditions, wind damage and flooding. If you are driving and see the wall of blowing dirt, get to a safe place as soon as possible. Due to our dry

conditions and minimal rainfall, the ground has a difficult time absorbing the intense rapid rainfall during the monsoons. Washes fill quickly and entire streets may flood.

DC Ranch landscape crews provide storm cleanup on paths, streets and common areas where the Association is responsible. During heavy rains, residents should avoid areas where the water crosses the road per drainage plans. Please contact Security at 480.397.9659 if there is an issue in an area the Association needs to address.

Mind your speed

Speeding continues to be a safety issue for fellow drivers, bikers and

pedestrians throughout DC Ranch. It is important to not only obey designated speed limits but be cognizant of your surroundings while cruising the private roads as well as major thoroughfares. The summer months lessen road traffic, but drivers should continue to be aware of dog walkers, exercisers and children especially during early morning and evening hours. The speed limit on neighborhood roads is 15 MPH unless posted otherwise. Excessive speeding carries a $300 fine on the first offense and is defined as: 1) driving more than 20 MPH over the posted speed limit, or 2) driving 11 MPH or more over the posted speed limit on streets adjacent to park areas. There are two speed cameras deployed in the community.

Community Standards Corner Rental of property (DCR-18)

In all DC Ranch neighborhoods,

a rental term may be no fewer than six months in duration, and the property may only be rented once in any six-month period. Short-term rental violations carry a minimum $1,000 fine. Upon leasing, an owner

must submit a Tenant Registration Form on DCRanch.com at least five business days prior to the tenant's proposed move-in date. Failure to submit the form in a timely manner may result in a fine.

Critter awareness: Rattlesnakes Conservation and coexistence with the desert is preeminent in preserving the DC Ranch way of life. While human residents flee the scorching heat during summer months, desert cohabitants remain. Rattlesnakes, for example, are most active and thriving during the months of March through October. In the winter, they don’t completely hibernate, but sleep to avoid freezing temperatures. Once the temperatures warm, they can typically be spotted during the day and migrate closer to homes in search of food and water. Always be on the lookout and avoid blindly reaching under rocks or shrubs. Snakes are well camouflaged by their environment, which enables them to hunt for prey. If encountered, it is important to step away from the rattlesnake in the off chance it feels threatened and strikes. Immediately warn other passersby and remain cautious with pets and children. For rattlesnake removal on your property, please contact Security at 480.397.9659.

Safety tips for summer travelers

To help keep your home safe, DC Ranch Security

suggests that residents complete a Vacation Notification Form to alert patrol of any extended leaves. This notification will help the security team better accommodate any visitors (e.g., delivery drivers, vendors, tenants) that may need neighborhood access while residents are away and to inspect for any suspicious activity around the house in your absence. The form can be found on the DCRanch.com Security and Gate Access page. 4

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M O N T H LY P L A N N E R Ongoing programs All Levels Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays | 9 to 10 a.m. The Homestead Community Center Strength and Balance Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Homestead Community Center Total Body Aqua Fit Wednesdays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. | Desert Camp Pool Yoga Basics Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m. The Homestead Community Center Pickleball Club Sundays and Fridays | 6 to 9 a.m. Desert Camp Pickleball Courts

Meetings Ranch Association Board of Directors Monday, June 6 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Homestead and Zoom Community Council Board of Directors Thursday, July 28 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Homestead and Zoom

Wet n’ Wild Wednesdays Wednesday, June 1-July 27 Noon to 2 p.m. Desert Camp | All ages | Free

Splash into fun every Wednesday in June and July at the community pool! Enjoy family-friendly tunes and organized games. Snacks or frozen treats and select pool toys provided. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Women’s Club: Summer Luncheon

Thursday, June 9 | 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hula’s Modern Tiki | Ages 21+ | $36

Join the ladies of DC Ranch for a special menu featuring a fusion of Polynesian and American flavors in a tiki environment.

Field Trip Fridays

Friday, June 10 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Desert Camp | Ages 8-14 | $52

Venture off the Ranch for some summer fun! Young residents will have a blast exploring Legoland Discovery Center and Sea Life Aquarium in Tempe. Transportation provided. 6

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Events are subject to change. Check DCRanch.com/calendar for the most up-to-date listing information. Please note: To sign up for all activities, you must create a CivicRec account. Details at DCRanch.com/CivicRec

Gives: Summer Food Drive July 1 – Aug. 31 | Desert Camp

Help support Foothills Food Bank by dropping off food donations for people and pets.

Women’s Club: Happy Hour Thursday, July 14 | 5 to 7 p.m. Jalapeno Inferno | Ages 21+ | RSVP

Enjoy mingling with neighbors and nibbling on classic Mexican appetizers; drinks are responsibility of each guest.

Field Trip Fridays

Friday, July 15 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Desert Camp | Ages 8-14 | $55

Venture off the Ranch for some summer fun! Young residents will spend the day at Main Event amusement center in Tempe. Transportation and lunch provided.

Social Hour

Friday, July 22 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Desert Camp | Ages 21+ | RSVP

Mix and mingle during a relaxing happy hour on the north patio. Light bites, beer and wine provided.

Dive-in Movies

Friday, June 17 and July 22 7:30 to 10 p.m. | Desert Camp

Cool down with a poolside movie! Bring your towel, chair or a favorite float. Snacks provided.

June: Sing 2, rated PG July: A Boy Called Christmas, rated PG

Creative Arts Class: Summer Salads

Sunday, July 24 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Homestead | Ages 21+ | $34

Indulge in some healthy culinary exploration. A trained chef will teach participants about summer's freshest ingredients, how to pair them and create delicious homemade dishes.

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By Bruce Wall | City of Scottsdale

the quintessential cowboy, it was a cowboy who worked for her dad named Gerbacio “Harvey” Noriega.

Around 1919, Edwin Orpheous Brown—better known as E.O. Brown—purchased the brand that became DC Ranch from a man named Dr. W.B. Crosby. At one point E.O. Brown controlled 44,000 aces of land with his partner Wilford Hayden. Hayden was the man they named Hayden Road after.

E.O. Brown was an incredible entrepreneur who owned or co-owned the general store, water works, and the local ice plant. He was also the third postmaster of Scottsdale, school trustee, irrigation director, president of the Western Oil Company and president of the Scottsdale Cotton Gin Company. He accomplished all of this in the first 10 years he lived in Scottsdale! E.O. Brown died in 1937 and his son Ellsworth Edwin Brown—better known as Brownie—inherited DC Ranch and a northern ranch called Brown’s Ranch. Both ranches today are within the boundaries of the City of Scottsdale. Brownie was a large man described by a relative as 6’4” and 250 pounds. Charlie Briley who owned the Pink Pony in Old Town said that Brownie often acted as the “bouncer” at the restaurant.

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The Scottsdale City Seal and DC Ranch

The next time you look at the Scottsdale City Seal, realize the cowboy in the middle has a direct connection with DC Ranch!

Join the new Historic Committee

The DC Ranch Community Council seeks residents to join the Historic Committee. This hands-on group will help capture, preserve and share DC Ranch’s story. Applications are available on DCRanch.com and must be submitted by Aug. 1. For questions, please email Alexandra.Duemer@dcranchinc.com.

In 1951, the newly incorporated town of Scottsdale hired a local artist named Gene Pennington to design the Scottsdale Seal. Gene Pennington was the daughter of Brownie. Scottsdale had adopted the slogan “The West’s Most Western Town.” Gene Pennington said that when she thought of

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Gerbacio Noriega was raised on a cattle ranch in Sonora, Mexico. He found his way to the tiny town of Scottsdale around 1912 and worked his way up the ranks at DC Ranch to eventually be the lead wrangler and foreman. Gerbacio retired and owned a home on 2nd Street and Brown in Old Town that is across from the Cavalliere’s Blacksmith Shop. He lived in that home until he died in 1998 at the age of 104. Today, the building located on his land is called the Noriega Livery Stables in his honor. It’s located at 3806 E. Brown Ave and houses the Parada del Sol Museum.

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NEWSWORTHY Land adjacent to DC Ranch recently sold The Mack Company paid $125 million for 124 acres of State Trust Land that runs from Trailside View to Bell Road, see blue on map. Mack is a real estate developer based out of New York but has a local presence. The land is currently zoned I-1 which is industrial/ office use and includes warehousing.

American First Builders, a custom residential homebuilder that offices in the DC Ranch Corporate Center and has built homes in DC Ranch’s Silverleaf Village, won the bid on 38 acres of land the City of Scottsdale put up for auction at the northeast corner of 94th Street and Bell Road. The land sold for $47 million and abuts Desert Haciendas on the north, see red on map. The land is currently zoned R-7, which is one residential unit per 7,000 square feet. Development of either parcel will be subject to the City of Scottsdale design and planning process approvals. The Community Council will monitor and engage on behalf of the DC Ranch community-at-large if necessary.

Three seats open on Scottsdale City Council Scottsdale voters will soon elect three people to the Scottsdale City Council. The primary election is Aug. 2 and residents must be registered to vote by Tuesday, July 5, to be qualified to vote in the primary election. Seven individuals successfully met the deadline to be candidates; two are incumbents. To be elected in the primary, a candidate must receive a 51% or more of all votes cast.

The seven City Council candidates are Pamela Carter, Barry Graham, Daniel Ishac, Kathy Littlefield, Tim Stratton, Solange Whitehead and Raoul Zubia. Many decisions that affect DC Ranch are made by Scottdale City Council members. Residents are encouraged to learn about the candidates and vote in the primary election. If needed, a general election will follow on Nov. 8, to elect any seat that remains unfilled after the primary election.

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2022 Volunteer of the Year Awards

Shining stars in the community

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By Devin Haggerty | Community Council

DC Ranch is a better place due to the leadership contributions Leadership of Bud Kern. Bud received the Leadership Award for serving on Award the Community Council Board of Directors for the past six years, two of those as Board President. He has also served as a Neighborhood Voting Member, was instrumental in moving the DC Ranch Master Plan forward and is also founder of the Scottsdale Coalition for Airplane Noise Abatement to advocate on behalf of the community. “He is a role model for community service who takes action when he sees opportunity for improvement, and his impact and legacy will remain for years to come,” says Jenna Kohl, Community Council Executive Director.

Kat Thatcher goes above and beyond for her neighbors. She serves

as a Neighborhood Voting Member, DC Ranch Ambassador and on the Program & Events Committee. Kat received the Good Neighbor Award because she consistently keeps her neighbors informed of Good community happenings and updates, welcomes new residents, Neighbor and regularly attends the Ranch Association and Community Award Council board meetings to provide feedback to her neighborhood via email or through various gatherings she hosts.

Whether contributing financially or with time, Don and Jenny Matheson received the Philanthropy award for supporting DC Ranch and the greater community through various organizations like: Honor Health Thompson Peak, Foothills Animal Rescue, Arizona Kidney Foundation, Philanthropy Award Family Promise and The Boys and Girls Club. In addition, Don has chaired 6 out of the total 8 years he has served on the DC Ranch Modification Committee, and has served three years on the Ranch Association Board and also as a Neighborhood Voting Member. Don and Jenny help to provide an Annual Shred Day for the community. In 2021, the Matheson’s partnered with DC Ranch Gives to collect donations resulting in 9,500 pounds of paper shredded and over $2,000 donated to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

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Volunteer Appreciation celebration attendees created two mosaic benches to donate to The Garden of Tomorrow in Phoenix.

ouncil and Ranch Association rely on the generous volunteer support of residents and local businesses to help

on successfully. Nominations for Volunteer of the Year awards were submitted throughout the year by residents April, DC Ranch recognized the recipients for their volunteerism and service to neighbors and the community

esert Camp Community Center. Here are excerpts from the nominations of the award-recipients in each category:

Ayva Kacir has been volunteering since an early age, displaying a strong sense of community. With a passion for helping others and justice, she has been a member of the Fountain Hills Teen Court Program where a jury of teen peers hear cases and sentence the defendant to constructive consequences. In 2021, she also founded the VetFluencer Youth Ambassador Program to meet and improve Veteran Scottsdale Community Partner Health Administration service delivery Fire Department Award for veterans. It combines Arizona youth, was presented the the Veterans Administration (VA) Center Community Partner for Development and Civic Engagement, Award for being instrumental and community partners with veterans to in the Firewise Defensible reduce veteran isolation and build interSpace program launched in generational relationships. As Ayva moves DC Ranch. Fire Chief Captain into college life, she will continue to work Steve Hunter has graciously with the VA National office to expand the shared his experience VetFluencer Youth Ambassador Program and knowledge to ensure into a movement operating in all eighty DC Ranch staff and Firewise veteran hospitals across America. Committee had all information and education necessary to secure funding, select a qualified and certified sub-contractor, and get the program started in 2022. Once complete, DC Ranch will be the largest Firewise Certified Community in the nation.

Young Philanthropy Award

Special thanks to the DC Ranch Master Plan Committee for their extensive research and thoughtful recommendations during the past two and a half years. The committee took an incredible amount of resident, staff and board input, and consolidated it into a prioritized list of enhancement projects for DC Ranch. This committee represents all four Villages within the community and their efforts will make a lasting impact for current and future residents of DC Ranch. Congratulations to Mark Chulew, Elaine Cottey, Fred Hermann, Ethan Knowlden, Joyce Kressler, Sheryl Lowenhar, Debbie McKeighan, Bob Nathan, Sean and Carmen Palacio, Mary Staker, Jaci Stanton, Jim Sullivan and Scott Whitmire.

Trailblazer Award

Aidan Lin received the Youth Award for demonstrating strong leadership and community spirit. Only a junior in high school, Aidan is a Certified Peer Counselor at Teen Lifeline, consistently dedicates 15+ hours each month to serve on the suicide hotline, coaches tennis at ACEing Autism, and was elected as the Clinic Director at ACEing Autism for his outstanding services. In addition, Aidan co-founded a nonprofit called iReach to provide free, peer to peer online tutoring and camps for youth in academics, arts and sports. With his dedication to the health of Arizona Youth teens, he was selected as one of the 50 Award Arizona Governor’s Youth Commissioners. Aidan also received the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award with over 250 hours of service in 2021. He plans to continue making an impact through service in Arizona and beyond.

Congratulations to all 2022 Volunteer of the Year nominees: • Isabel Catalano

• Mia Lucchesi

• Pamela Kacir

• Brandi Okrasinski

• Maddy Evans

• Mary Greenberg • Art Kilmer

• Stephen Koven

• Michael Langston • Sheryl Lowenhar

• Jean Nemer

• Vicky Obenshain • Ron Stacy

• Steve Wrede

• Copper Ridge

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Do you know a resident who goes above and beyond for the community? Submit a quick nomination form on DCRanch.com!

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Jorge Mendez Gallery: A new home on Market Street By Alexandra Duemer | Community Council

For seven years, the Jorge

Mendez Gallery was situated in a freestanding building in Palm Springs designed by desert modernism architect Albert Frey. With more than 2,500 square feet of exhibition space, Mendez was able to curate multiple collections of modern art while giving his clients and collectors room to roam in a very relaxed and inviting space.

That all ended with the onset of the pandemic and a visit to Scottsdale. Mendez and his partner fell in love with the desert landscape and decided to relocate permanently. Mendez began searching for a new gallery space and found the perfect location in DC Ranch. “I looked at spaces in downtown Scottsdale but was attracted to the natural beauty of North Scottsdale. I felt the artists and their works I represent were a good fit for DC Ranch,” says Mendez.

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He believes art should be an expression of who you are and what you like. “Above all else, buy what you love. Buy works that complement your aesthetic and, by their mere presence, bring a thought or a smile to you.”

Nothing brings Mendez greater joy than to know he is the bridge, connecting the artist and the patron. He offers to bring several pieces to a client’s home and discuss potential locations, install the work, and even leave the painting in place for a couple of days just to be sure they love it. He also can advise on framing and lighting.

Mendez feels fortunate to have the opportunity to share his love for art and the terrific artists he’s cultivated with collectors and new clients. “I’m excited to be a part of the Scottsdale community and I hope my gallery can be a springboard for those who love art. I invite everyone to stop by, browse the collections, and find their own inspiration in the work of others.” Jorge Mendez Gallery

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By Lindsay Vanegas | Community Council

The Homestead Playhouse

program has been developing performers and leaders since its inception in 2006. On a blustery week in January, more than 60 young residents (ages 8-15) showcased their singing, dancing and acting talents to audition for DC Ranch’s spring theatre production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. The directors had the painstaking task of selecting 35 of these imaginative young people for the cast. Every week from February through April, the cast met to learn the blocking, choreography and songs for this iconic musical. Cast members were so happy to be together

and have a creative outlet, especially after COVID canceled many theatre productions over the past 2 years. “Lainey looks forward to rehearsal every single day. Thank you for making it so much fun!” says Lindsay Maslick, a parent of the cast member who portrayed Michael Banks in the show. Based on the classic novel series by P.L. Travers, Disney’s Mary Poppins JR. chronicles everyone’s favorite feisty nanny who takes the Banks'

children on many magical adventures, while bringing their family back together again. The show included over 20 musical numbers and scenes, hundreds of handtailored costumes, colorful lighting and an unforgettable cast.

The magical elements of the show were created by the cast and crew, aided by a very special member of the backstage crew. Young resident Maddy Evans has been a part of The Homestead Playhouse’s theatre productions since the age of 8. This year, the 13-year-old decided to take on a new challenge and become part of the team as Production Assistant. In this role, Maddy was involved in every aspect of the preparation of the play. She helped create the schedules, helped plan set concepts, and even directed one of the scenes all by herself. Her leadership skills and confidence blossomed with the play. Members of the cast and crew of Mary Poppins JR. were so happy to share this amazing story with the community. Over 600 people attended the production, which was held April 28-May 1 at The Homestead Community Center.

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R A N C H S P OT L I G H T

Meet your board members COMMUNITY COUNCIL Elizabeth Kepuraitis, Secretary & Treasurer Elizabeth moved to the Valley in 1996 and became a resident of DC Ranch in 2002. After retirement, she became involved in the Ranch Association Budget & Finance Committee, Modification Committee, and the Board of Directors. She is pleased to now join the Community Council Board of Directors and become involved in the activities that make DC Ranch such a unique community. “What I enjoy most about DC Ranch is the serenity, the natural environment, and of course, the residents.”

Ethan Knowlden, Director

RANCH ASSOCIATION Marla Walberg, Director Marla is a sixteen-year resident of DC Ranch and longtime steward of the DC Ranch community. She has served as Neighborhood Voting Member (NVM) from 2006 to 2018 in the Park and Manor Neighborhood and became an alternate NVM in 2018 in the Parks at Silverleaf. She was then elected as NVM for Acacia Court, where she served until her Board appointment in April. She has devoted much of her time to remaining an active and consistent participant in Board meetings. She takes great pride in the advancement and legacy of DC Ranch as one of the best communities in the Southwest.

John Shaw, Treasurer

Originally from New York, with stops in Virginia, Texas, California and London, Ethan is now a full-time resident of DC Ranch with his wife. He currently serves as General Counsel for Medicines360, a San Francisco-based nonprofit pharmaceutical organization. A transactional lawyer by training with a background in finance, Ethan enjoyed the opportunity to participate on the Master Plan Committee and is excited to continue to serve DC Ranch on the Community Council Board of Directors. He and his wife moved to Scottsdale for its outdoor activities (running, biking, hiking, golf) and nearby amenities (dining, shopping, the arts) and chose DC Ranch for its perfect location, diverse housing offerings, environmentally sensitive design and well-maintained community facilities.

Since moving to the Park and Manor neighborhood of DC Ranch over four years ago, John immediately became involved in the Neighborhood Committee before joining the Resident Committee for the Community Council. He has served as the NVM for Park and Manor South for two-and-a-half years and is also a Class I graduate of the Resident Leadership Academy. Shaw spent forty-three years in the copper mining industry, where he was responsible for all phases of operation including budget and accounting, human resources, negotiations with state and federal agencies and labor relations. He is a seasoned Board member of several organizations, including University of El Paso Alumni Association, where he held roles as treasurer, secretary and president.

For a full listing of board members, visit DCRanch.com.

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Miraval Austin differs from its Tucson location with the presence of alcohol, adding mixology classes and wine tastings to the experience. Foodies can learn how to make eggs five ways using the pale green, blue and peach colored farm fresh eggs from Miraval pampered hens. For avid learners, there are interesting educational experiences like beekeeping with Miraval’s own Apiarist Ed Reed. For those who would rather just taste honey than don a bee suit, a variety of citrine to topaz-colored honey samples are available.

Travel plans? Consider a wellness retreat By Kat Thatcher | Resident Contributor

Miraval is an all-inclusive wellness resort. Their recent brand expansion

features lovely hill country views nestled amongst twisty live oak trees in Austin, Texas. The campus is nicely spaced; not crowded, but it doesn’t take long to walk between facilities. Its heartbeat is Hilltop Crossings and the Nook, the restaurant and cafe areas. Delicious farm to table cuisine is available all day, much from their own Cypress Creek Farm and local purveyors. There are plenty of vege-

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The activity list is so extensive that it’s hard to choose between offerings. For rest and relaxation, one can indulge in the full-service spa and scenic pool overlooking the countryside. For exercise, options include spin, cardio drumming and nature walks, along with TexZen yoga and aerial silks in the gorgeous yoga barn, which has enormous roll back doors. Guests are invited to

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A hallmark of Miraval is being present. Guests are even given a little sleeping bag for their phone when they arrive. Guests are asked to not make calls, text, or scroll in public areas, and this contributes to increased interactions amongst patrons. At Miraval, it’s all about “Life in Balance” so guests set their own pace, doing as little or as much as they like. Visit miravalresorts.com for more information.

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By Jan Horne | City of Scottsdale

Arizona Forward honored McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s Fraesfield and

Granite Mountain trailheads with Crescordia awards in two categories: “Natural Environment Preservation” and “Civic Buildings, Structures, and Landscape Design.” The coveted Crescordia—a Greek term meaning “growing in harmony”—is the highest honor given in each category of the Environmental Excellence Awards program.

The Fraesfield and Granite Mountain trailheads were disturbed trailhead sites in need of restoration. A preservation project restored the natural habitat while expanding and facilitating access into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, allowing the natural environment to guide the design of sustainable amenities that provide refuge, shade and shelter. The eco-friendly trailheads use desert-appropriate materials and limit their environmental impact while blending into the surrounding landscape. Each trailhead strives to leave a positive impact on the environment while educating the public about sustainability and preservation through interpretive signage.

The eco-friendly (top) Granite Mountain and (left) Fraesfield traiheads

Both trailheads, dedicated October 2019, provide public access to the northern region of the preserve for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. The SmithGroup Architect/Landscape Architect designed both trailheads, and Valley Rain constructed them. The Arizona Forward organization works to improve the environmental sustainability and economic vitality of Arizona and local regions. For more information on the trailheads, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve.

Scottsdale captures top environmental awards for trailheads BOB NATHAN

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