DC Ranch News - November 2021

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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 NOVEMBER 2021 Page 8

Cotton: The seed of development in World War I Page 12

Marketplace: Say ‘Hello Sugar!’

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New Pima Dynamite Trailhead opens Page 14

Ranch Spotlight: Home painting in the 21st century

Always remember USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River, a tribute to those who were lost

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‘Tis the season where many residents flock back to their Arizona home and DC Ranch. The Community Council embraces the fall season as a time to bring residents together for various recreational, educational, cultural and volunteer opportunities that reflect DC Ranch community values. Take a look at the calendar on DCRanch.com for the latest lineup of events and programs. DCRanch.com is also an excellent resource for details on the Master Plan; in September, the Community Council Board of Directors approved proceeding with a design-build approach for improvements at Desert Camp Community Center, including a fitness center, group fitness room, interior renovations, required parking, pickleball courts, tennis courts, loop trail, and related costs. This important community project is the result of significant resident input that contributed to concept plans presented

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Community Engagement Director Jona Davis Senior Communications Manager Mike Gertzman Communications Coordinators Elizabeth Dankert, Alexandra Duemer and Terri Raimondi 480.513.1500 communications.team @dcranchinc.com dcranch.com

This month, we celebrate continued progress in Scottsdale with the opening of a new trailhead at the Preserve (p. 13). We also honor veterans who have given so much for our safety and freedoms. The story behind the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens on p. 10 is a beautiful tribute; this site, located just a few miles away, is worth a visit.

On behalf of DC Ranch, especially during this month of Thanksgiving, a heartfelt thank you to those who serve or have served our country and all who call the Ranch home.

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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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R A N C H U P D AT E S

Ranch Association names new executive director The Ranch Association is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive director Michele Ray-Brethower. She replaces Darren Shaw who resigned in September after serving the community for four years. Ray-Brethower is an accomplished large-scale community manager with a proven 20 plus year track record, serving not only as an employee, but a volunteer as a board member of two other associations where she has lived.

Ray-Brethower most recently hails from Texas where she served as general manager of a new master-planned community that will be 3,000 homes at build out. Prior to Texas, she served as the executive director of an association that served a master-planned community of 6,700 homes just outside Denver and now returns to Arizona where she managed Dobson Ranch in Mesa—one of the state’s first planned communities. Early in her career, Ray-Brethower worked in municipal government with the City of Tempe Community Services Department.

She holds certifications from the Community Associations Institute (CAI) as a Large-Scale Manager (LSM) and Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM), earning the credentials in 2015 and 2012, respectively. Ray-Brethower currently serves as an instructor on the national faculty, training and mentoring professionals in the association management industry, and is the Vice Chair of the LargeScale Committee for CAI. She is also a Certified Parks and Recreational Professional in the National Park and Recreation Association and received certification as a Public Manager from ASU in 2005. Throughout her career she’s been a big contributor to community service with a variety of organizations and philanthropic initiatives.

Q | What are you most excited about in coming

to work for DC Ranch?

A | In my relocation of my last couple of jobs, we realized sunny, warm and consistent weather is very important to us. I did not like cold and snow in Colorado, and the Texas weather—thunder, lightning, rain and tornados are no joke, and this past February the week of the frozen tundra and power outages is not something I want to experience again. Our heart has always been in Arizona, and we knew we would return. We are outdoor people, and really enjoy hiking, restaurants, and the Arizona desert. We watched DC Ranch being developed, and it is such an incredible opportunity to return to the desert and manage one of the best master-planned communities in the nation.

Q | Can you share some of your goals planned

in your first 100 days as new executive director?

A | Building key relationships with the DC Ranch team, Board of Directors, residents, community leaders and stakeholders will be of the utmost importance as I start the educational process of the new role I am assuming. I will focus on a smooth transition from Shaw and continuing to maintain the community in a manner that contributes to the quality of life the residents have come to enjoy and expect at DC Ranch. I look forward to collaborating with the residents to efficiently lead and manage the facilities, landscapes and streets so that DC Ranch continues to be the premier community of choice.

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NVM Election Timeline Nov. 1, 2021

Deadline for Candidate Statements to be received at The Ranch Offices by 5 p.m.

When Nov. 15, 2021 NVM ballots are mailed this week to residents the Ranch

with the 2022 Budget & Assessments.

Association Dec. 13, 2021 Ballots are due by 5 p.m. at The Ranch Offices. and Community Dec. 20, 2021 2022 NVMs will be announced this week Council mail out

on DCRanch.com. their budgets in Jan. 1, 2022 New NVM one-year term begins. Orientation late November,

will be scheduled mid-month. the mailing will include ballots to elect Neighborhood Voting Members (NVMs) for next year. Election ballots are due back to The Ranch Offices by Monday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m., and election winners will be announced on DCRanch.com the week of Dec. 20.

New terms for NVMs begin Jan. 1, 2020.

2022 Budget and Neighborhood Voting Member ballots

In early November, The Community Council and The Ranch Association boards will formally vote to approve next year’s budget following budget workshops held in October. The Ranch Association Board of Directors will vote at its Nov. 1 meeting set for 6 p.m. The Community Council board will vote on Nov. 4 at its 5:30 p.m. meeting.

Residents and commercial property owners will receive budget and assessment details by mail before Dec. 1. Residents with a new mailing address should please notify The Ranch Offices with an update to ensure receipt of these important materials.

2022

What’s new for

The Ranch Association plans to spend a little over $1.2 million on neighborhood reserve projects next year, including implementing the recently adopted Firewise certification in many neighborhoods. Other major scheduled upgrades include common wall painting, gate equipment, park furniture and landscaping. Here’s a list by neighborhood of the 2022 planned improvements: Arcadia New gatehouse A/C unit and camera equipment, park furniture, landscape improvements and asphalt seal coating Camelot Tree replacements and turf renovation

Country Club New gate cameras, fencing, landscape improvements and Firewise clearing

Desert Haciendas Turf renovation

Estates Sidewalk replacements and Firewise clearing

Horseshoe Gate cameras, sidewalk replacements, park furniture and bridge repairs Market Street Villas Wood and metal painting (Phase 3)

Montelena Common wall painting and repairs, Firewise clearing

Park and Manor Common wall painting and repairs, Firewise clearing Pioneer Landscape improvements Rosewood Turf renovation and landscape improvements

Terrace East Common wall repairs and painting, tree replacements, Firewise clearing

Terrace West Common wall repairs and painting, tree replacements, Firewise clearing and sidewalk replacements Windgate New gate cameras, seal coating, asphalt repairs and Firewise clearing

M O N T H LY P L A N N E R All in-person events will be held following public health guidelines and social distancing protocols.

Recurring events 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 Yoga Basics Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 10 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center Total Body Aqua Fit Wednesdays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.

Desert Camp Community Center Drop-in Pickleball Fridays and Sundays | 9 to 11 a.m.

Desert Camp Pickleball Courts Saturday Bootcamp Saturdays | 8:15 to 9 a.m.

Desert Camp Community Center Social Bridge Club Wednesdays | 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center

Meetings Ranch Association Board of Directors Monday, Nov. 1 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Zoom Community Council Board of Directors Thursday, Nov. 4 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Gives: Holiday Toy & Clothing Drive Nov. 1 – Dec. 15 Desert Camp Community Center

Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels is a nonprofit supporting the needs of families impacted by childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. DC Ranch Gives is collecting donations for their Care Packs. Most needed items: new puzzles, coloring books, crayons, blankets, stuffed animals, and craft supplies.

Women’s Club: 4th Annual Scavenger Hunt Saturday, Nov. 6 | 1 to 4 p.m.

Ages 21+ | RSVP

Get outside, solve clues, show off your community knowledge and meet new friends.

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Events are subject to change.

Check DCRanch.com/calendar for the most up to date listing information.

Kids Cuisine: Pizza Party!

Friday, Nov. 12 | 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center Ages 9-15 | $34

Does your child want to be the next Master Chef Jr.? Young foodies will join a professional chef to learn valuable culinary techniques in this interactive cooking class.

Participants will enjoy making their own personal pizzas from scratch, including salad and dessert. Limited space available.

Gives: Group Service Project Saturday, Nov. 6 | 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Meet at Armored Self Storage in Phoenix Ages 15+ | $5 donation

Furnishing Dignity serves Maricopa County with a mission to transform lives through community, compassion and essential home furnishings.

Help turn a house into a home for a homeless family, individual or foster youth. Space is limited.

Grapenuts

Wednesday, Nov. 10 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center Ages 21+ | RSVP

Grapenuts is a wine appreciation club where residents come together monthly to taste and share wines.

Performing Arts: Dueling Pianos

Sunday, Nov. 14 | 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The Homestead Community Center Ages 21+ | $18

AZ Dueling Pianos is coming to DC Ranch for an unforgettable night!

The performers sing and play pianos with added comedy. Residents will clap, sing along and request songs as they enjoy drinks and light bites.

Food Truck Night

Thursday, Nov. 18 | 5 to 7 p.m.

Desert Camp Community Center

Some of the Valley’s best food trucks roll into DC Ranch. Stop by to enjoy dinner with neighbors, friends and family. Check DCRanch.com for menus.

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By Bruce Wall | City of Scottsdale

During World War I, there was a shortage of cotton caused by the loss of access to Egyptian cotton. There was also a major boll weevil infestation in the southeastern U.S. that destroyed the cotton crop. The Goodyear Tire Company found out that local Pima cotton was equal to fine Egyptian cotton. In 1917, the company purchased 16,000 acres of land west of Phoenix and began producing cotton. Eventually, the area became a town that was incorporated in 1946, and the people chose the name Goodyear.

Brown recruited Tomas and Cecilia Corral to Scottsdale. Cecilia didn’t want her children to grow up and work in the mines of Mexico, so the family moved to Scottsdale to work for E.O. Brown. Eventually, Tomas made enough money to purchase land around 2nd Street just east of Scottsdale Road.

According to family legend, when their sons returned from World War II, they

Cotton

were denied a drink at a bar in Phoenix, even though they were wearing U.S. military uniforms. They returned to Scottsdale and opened a restaurant and bar where they served everyone. They selected a building that their father had used as a bakery, tavern, pool parlor and even a chapel at one time.

They named the restaurant after the olive trees planted on 2nd street in front of the restaurant.

The restaurant they opened is still around today! It’s called Los Olivos Mexican Patio located at 7328 E 2nd Street in Old Town. The restaurant is still operated by the family of Tomas and Cecilia Corral, extending beyond their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Cotton became a cash crop for the Valley, and Scottsdale farmers thrived. To harvest and process cotton and the expansion of farming this crop brought, Valley farmers hired workers from Mexico, including the Yaquis. The Yaquis would concentrate in Scottsdale and Guadalupe to the south of Tempe.

The seed of development in World War I

One of the people who ran a cotton “gin” (a cotton engine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds) was Scottsdale entrepreneur E.O. Brown. He was always looking for families from Mexico who wanted to move to Scottsdale and work in the fields.

Brown also owned the general store, the bank and DC Ranch, just to name a few!

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Get Involved There are numerous ways to get involved and give back to the DC Ranch community. Here are just a few opportunities available throughout the year: Leadership Academy Learn more about the community’s governance and operations. Residents who participate are better prepared to serve in roles, such as committee member, focus group participant, outreach ambassador, Neighborhood Voting Member or on the Ranch Association or Community Council Board of Directors.

The DC Ranch Leadership Academy allows residents to meet others in a collaborative learning format and establish positive, long-term working relationships. Each session includes classroomstyle instruction and an interactive segment to problem-solve and work collectively. Stay tuned for spring 2022 Class III application announcements.

DC Ranch Ambassador Help engage resident involvement in the community! DC Ranch staff will occasionally reach out to ambassadors via email with information about

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upcoming events. Ambassadors then personally send the information out to other residents who may be interested. Please contact Devin Haggerty at devin.haggerty@dcranchinc.com to participate or learn more.

Content Contributor Residents with expertise in finance, business, real estate, healthcare, cooking, fashion, decorating, or any other topic who would like to share their knowledge with DC Residents should consider becoming a Ranch News contributor. For more information or to pitch an idea, please email communications.team@dcranchinc.com Ranch Association

Neighborhood Voting Member Every year, DC Ranch invites residents to volunteer as a Neighborhood Voting Member (NVM) to elect The Ranch Association’s Board of Directors and decide other Association matters requiring a membership vote. For more information, email terri.raimondi@dcranchinc.com.

Committees Three standing committees serve at the discretion of the Association’s board: The Policy Committee, Modifications and Budget and Finance. Positions are appointed and confirmed annually in June.

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Neighborhood Consider forming a grass-roots committee to improve services or amenities at the neighborhood level. For details, contact your NVM or email terri.raimondi@dcranchinc.com.

Resident Committees

DC Ranch Women's Club Led by the club chairwomen, this committee meets 3 to 4 times per year to plan monthly activities ranging from happy hours to outings.

DC Ranch Gives The Gives committee determines quarterly philanthropic initiatives for the community, including donation drives, service projects, volunteers days and beneficiaries.

Speakers Series Would you like to help decide who DC Ranch invites for community speaking engagements? Joining this committee is an excellent opportunity to meet other residents and help neighbors learn about various topics.

Events & Programs Share your ideas for community events. This focus group meets twice a year to work with staff on brainstorming ideas for new and improved programming.

If you would like to participate or learn more about any of these resident committees, please contact community.engagement@dcranchinc.com

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USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River A Place to Remember.

A Place to Reflect.

By Maureen Aldrich | SRPMIC

In 2007, survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor gifted a retired American flag from the USS Arizona Memorial to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). The flag came with a promise to always remember those who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.

Today, that flag is kept at the American Legion Bushmaster Post 114. It is taken out for an annual “Breathing of the Flag Ceremony” during the SRPMIC Pearl Harbor Day ceremony in tribute to all those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. The honor of receiving the flag started a journey that forever changed the landscape of the SRPMIC and the state of Arizona.

Constructed in 2020, the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River honors the brave individuals who served aboard the USS Arizona. The Gardens pay tribute to and recognize the individuals aboard the ship during the attack on Pearl Harbor, sharing their stories, their efforts and their sacrifice. At the center of these Gardens lies a large part of the superstructure of the USS Arizona (BB-39), identified as the boathouse.

The USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River spans the exact length and width of the USS Arizona with over 1,500 commemorative columns, representing all those aboard the ship on December 7, 1941. As the day ends and the sun sets, over 1100

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columns illuminate, transforming the Gardens into a breathtaking space. The lit columns represent each individual and the belief that their light will continue to shine on, standing through the test of time. In addition, there are shorter, unlit columns that represent those who survived the attack. The project extends across the entry drive of Salt River Fields to the north and juts into the lake on the south.

The relic sits within a building located in the approximate location of where it was on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. Along both sides of the relic building are blocks with the name and rank of each person stationed aboard the ship as well as interpretive panels describing the USS Arizona,

the attack on Pearl Harbor and the relic’s journey from Hawaii to Arizona.

The individual columns line pathways in the gardens, with each path ending at a flagpole representing each branch of the United States military. Along the pathways are benches engraved with quotations from individuals who experienced firsthand the events of December 7, 1941, and the days after the attack. The space is open daily to the public from dawn until dusk, and it is the Salt River Community’s hope that all who visit leave knowing the space was created in memory of all those who fight for our freedom, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Honoring DC Ranch Veterans Many DC Ranch residents have proudly served their country in every branch of the military and in a wide variety of roles.

Here are two who graciously shared their story and photos.

Some of the architectural elements within the gardens, including ground pavers, raised planters and a gathering circle, incorporate the Salt River Indian Community’s influence of art and culture on the project.

“It is a great honor that the land of the O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) is now the permanent home to a relic of the USS Arizona,” said Martin Harvier, President, SRPMIC. “The gardens honor all military veterans who have served our great country, and we take pride in having a space that preserves the stories of those aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.”

December 7, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. A “Breathing of the Flag” ceremony will be held at the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River followed by the streaming of the ceremony at Pearl Harbor and a commemorative flyover of a WWII historic aircraft from the Airbase Arizona Flying Museum. Visit DiscoverSaltRiver.com for program updates.

The USS Arizona Memorial Gardens is free and open daily to the public, and the relic room is open on most military holidays. Located between Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and Great Wolf Lodge Arizona, the attraction is on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community at 7455 North Pima Rd.

Michael Langston has been a resident of DC Ranch since 1999.

Originally from Iowa City, Iowa, his 24-years of service with the United States Air Force include a tour in Vietnam and three Top Gun awards. “I was clueless about military service, but I had the personality for it. No matter where I went, I looked at it as an opportunity to do new things and meet new people,” says Langston.

As one of the best fighter pilots in the world, Langston was squad commander in charge of 45 pilots and 32 jets at Luke Air Force Base.

He finished his career in a classified role at The Pentagon in Washington D.C.

Service highlight “In Vietnam, my squadron had the mission of close air support… like in Forrest Gump when Lieutenant Dan called in the fighters to drop bombs on the enemy.

That was me. Though war is a terrible thing, we were successful in our mission, and I received a significant award that I’m proud of.”

Steve Bans is a Scottsdale native who graduated from Chaparral High School and bought a house in DC Ranch in 2018. He served in the Air Force from 2004-2015 and remains active with the Arizona Air National Guard. “My grandfather served in World War II, and after 9/11, I knew I wanted to fly and get involved,” says Bans.

Service highlight “My longest deployment was in 2012 when I served in Afghanistan and Iraq.

It was my first real deployment and I felt like I was contributing to a cause which felt good.”

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MAR K E TPL AC E

Say hello sugar!

By Alexandra Duemer | Community Council

In September, Sugar Me Wax changed its name to Hello Sugar. Sugar Me Wax was founded in 2015 with a vision to provide waxing and sugaring services in North Scottsdale.

The company quickly grew to 10 locations over five years, but the first flagship location is right here in the DC Ranch Crossing shopping center!

The name change is part of an overall rebranding effort. In 2021, Hello Sugar opened 10 franchises in three other states and plans to take their waxing and sugaring concept nationwide. With such ambitious goals, they needed a fresh start.

Hello Sugar is a play off of their core value of inclusivity. If you have visited a Hello Sugar location, you may have noticed the lit “Hello Gorgeous” sign at the entrance. The idea is to boldly claim that you are beautiful and welcome at Hello Sugar’s salon no matter your skin color, body size, or appearance.

Along with the new name, clients will find a new color palette based on every skin tone—further emphasizing the idea that everyone is equal and welcome. In addition to waxing and sugaring, other services include spray tanning, skincare and lash extensions.

What makes Hello Sugar unique, and why have they grown so fast? Hello Sugar handles customer experience a little differently:

• Customers can easily book appointments through texting, and the staff responds seven days a week.

• Staff members are hand-selected based on a very important core value: their ability to make everyone feel comfortable and valued.

• All aestheticians go through a rigorous training process and must be passed off on all services using Hello Sugar’s unique waxing and sugaring patterns before they can start working. Training is full-time for 2-4 weeks with ongoing monthly training to ensure their skills stay up to par.

The result is an amazing experience and a salon growing quickly in the Valley.

“Our team is more like a family. We strive to connect and build lasting relationships with our clientele. We hope everyone who walks through our door feels genuinely cared for and satisfied with their services,” says DC Ranch store manager, Daysi Ramos.

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By Carlotta Soares | McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Just in time for our beautiful weather, the new Pima Dynamite Trailhead, located at the corner of Pima Road and Dynamite Boulevard, opened in October and provides access to the western region of the Sonoran Desert.

Pima Dynamite is the newest of eight trailheads providing access to over 225 miles of trails in the more than 30,500 acres of the largest urban preserve in North America.

The trails are designed for opportunities to enjoy the desert through activities (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding) while keeping the environment at the forefront, protecting the Preserve, and providing visitors with the experience of the natural Sonoran Desert.

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy worked side-by-side with the City of Scottsdale in creating the Pima Dynamite Trailhead, taking into consideration the sensitive nature of the Preserve. The stewards assisted with harvesting soil crust. They helped salvage the native trees, which were then replanted; the

project also exceeded normal procedures as the stewards helped rescue roughly 50 Mormon tea, creosote bushes and small cacti.

The City creatively crushed and reused the former rock yard and paved over the top of the previously disturbed rock yard. A great example of our unique partnership!

While enjoying the wonders of this new trailhead and the trails, take a moment to talk with one of our knowledgeable volunteer stewards who can provide you with insight into the many wonders of the Sonoran Desert. In addition to being a steadfast advocate for the Preserve, the Conservancy serves as an education and scientific research institution that protects, studies, and teaches communities to preserve and advance natural space through science, education, and stewardship. We invite you to enjoy this unique Sonoran treasure and hope you will adopt our vision of ensuring, preserving, and valuing natural open space for future generations.

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

By Larry Cowles | Ranch Association

Before the millennium, the selection of paint colors for most homes in DC Ranch was determined by home builders and their special crew of colorists. That still occurs today, but color options are changing, and DC Ranch is adapting to these new popular trends.

Elephant Ear, Mega Greige, Chatura Gray and Shaggy Barked are just some of the color choices homeowners are opting for today. As some of the names imply, there’s a gradual shift to shades of gray and away from the beiges and browns of the past. The present-day exterior color options within DC Ranch are far more diversified than they were in 1997. There are hundreds of colors to choose from, but selecting appropriate colors for one’s home can be a struggle with that diversification.

Everyone wants curb appeal, but understandably, they also don’t want to make a costly mistake.

One can consult with a colorist on the internet, or at one of the many paint vendors, but how does the homeowner make the necessary decisions?

Here is an overview of the components that should be considered when choosing a paint color.

Shade

Are you selecting a light, mid-tone, or dark color for the body of your home? Within DC Ranch, certain color selections have been predetermined to comply with City of Scottsdale requirements for areas north of Shea Boulevard. That selection has also been refined so homes blend with the natural environment —a common theme in DC Ranch as explained in the neighborhood design manuals.

Surface

Consider the surface on which the paint will be applied. Smooth stucco requires a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of 36 or below, while rough stucco can have an LRV of 42 or below. Simply put, LRV measures the percentage of light a paint color reflects.

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Less is more Within DC Ranch, you can still find as many as six different colors on one home (excluding window frame color). In the early days, these multi-color schemes were popular, and they were typically assigned to certain architectural styles. Most

Home painting in the 21st century

architectural styles had at least three colors to a particular scheme, but there could be as many as five different schemes assigned to any one style of home in some neighborhoods.

Today, choices should be kept to two or three colors, no matter what your architectural style. The colors must have substantive differences in hue, tint tone, or shade, so the home doesn’t look like it has one monotonous color.

Explore

Walk around your neighborhood. See what colors have been used. Especially note the colors used on a neighbor’s home. Within most DC Ranch neighborhoods, a home’s body color must be different from either adjacent neighbor or the body paint color of the home across the street. Colors used on facades, pop-outs, wood trim or garage doors don’t fall under this DC Ranch guideline, so these colors may match that of a neighbor.

Samples

Experts highly recommend that contractors paint color samples on the home. Be sure they paint the correct color on the corresponding surface (trim, garage door, etc.), as a color will look different depending on the surface.

There are no limits on the variety of samples; however, it is important not to leave the samples on your home for an extended period. Painting samples on the home is required when submitting a paint modification for review.

If you are considering changing the colors on your home, please find more information and paint modification forms at DCRanch.com under Home & Landscape Changes.

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G Create an immune boosting elixir

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There is no more powerful medicine than that which is on the end of your fork. If you make only one small change to improve your health, be mindful of the ingredients in your food. Especially now, try these tips to stay healthy all season long.

Avoid processed foods

Processed foods are convenient, but many of them go through chemical processes which are harmful to our bodies. Keep your food simple and fresh as often as possible, even if it takes a little longer to prepare.

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can be purchased in capsule form as well as packaged teas. You can also buy fresh turmeric and fresh ginger to make broths and other infusions. They have both been used for centuries to help fight the common cold, flu and body aches. The chemical compound in turmeric—curcumin— has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Ginger has been used over the centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to help warm the body, ease digestion and fight disease.

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Brooklyn Rider and Nicholas Phan Sunday, Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m.

René Marie & Experiment in Truth Friday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m.

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Las Chollas Peligrosas Thursday, Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m.

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Alexander Malofeev, piano Sunday, Nov. 7 | 2 p.m.

Jan Sandwich and Trio 380 Salute to the Ladies of Song Saturday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m.

This exciting new show is filled with captivating music and fascinating stories from the lives and careers of the legendary ladies of song— Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Sarah Vaughan, Bette Midler, Julie Andrews and more.

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Jake Shimabukuro Christmas in Hawaii Friday, Nov. 26 | 8 p.m.

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