DC Ranch News - October 2022 by LOCALiQ

RANCHNEWS amazing reasons to get outdoors PresortedStan dard US 1026AZPostagePAIDPhoenix,PermitNo. Page 8 Taking in the Art Deco of Budapest Page 12 CatchPescada:ofthe day on Market Street Page 14 RanchHouseSpotlight:paintingsimplified Page 19 Salt River Fields hosts annual AZ Barrels, Bottles and Brews One Community, Four Villages: Country Club | Desert Camp Desert Parks | Silverleaf OCTOBER 2022

As summer turns to fall, it’s time to embrace the cooler weather

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vehicles off paths, slow down, and be mindful of others, so the experience can be pleasant for all. Besides, taking the time to share a smile with a fellow walker will boost your serotonin—good vibes all around!

The call of the outdoors is strong here in Arizona, and opportunities to embrace our natural desert environ ment abound. The benefits of being outside are many: better breathing, improved sleep, boosted immunity, improved mental health and enhanced physical health. Are you ready to get out and explore? Check out ideas in our feature story on pages 10-11.

Outdoor activities abound

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So grab your shoes and head out for an adventure. I know I plan to!

Jenna Kohl Community Council Executive Director

DC Ranch Community Values Living Connected

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Life moves so fast; the path and trail system is a place to disconnect and breathe. Please keep motorized

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.

One of DC Ranch’s many paths winds its way past my office window. Throughout the day, I catch glimpses of people (and wildlife) going about their day. A young man, adorned in his uniform, walks to and from work at a Market Street business. Residents ride by on bikes and even roller blades. Runners, joggers, walkers and skateboarders zip back and forth all day long, some clearly on a mission to a destination, and others taking a more leisurely stroll. Bunnies scamper by, lizards scramble across the desert landscape, birds call out from the trees. Whether using DC Ranch’s path and trail system to connect to your job, a neighbor, or visit a park, for exercise or time with family, or to link to the nation’s largest urban land preserve, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, it’s a special amenity for the community.

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All modifications must adhere to the community standards and the design guidelines. After the submittal review is complete, the Covenant Commission is consulted to ensure accuracy. The Association then presents its recommendations to the Modification Committee which thoughtfully renders its decision to ensure the aesthetic integrity of DC Ranch is maintained. Once the project has been approved and completed, a final project inspection is conducted to confirm the work was performed as approved.

DC Ranch is a community that loves its residents and their pets—offering an abundance of paths, trails and parks to enjoy together. Show your pride in being a PUP-friendly owner in DC Ranch, committed to picking up after pets to keep the community clean and inviting for all. Visit the ‘My Home’ section on DCRanch.com to complete your pledge and receive an official PUP bandana, leash and doggie bags.

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At the heart of most exterior home and land scape changes is the Ranch Association’s modification process. Larry Cowles serves as Director of Exterior Modifications and Improvements to oversee and review submittals and to work with the Ranch Association Modification Committee. This committee is appointed each year by the Board and consists of not more than five members, one of whom is a current board director. The other committee members may be architects or similar professionals who are not residents of DC Ranch.

According to DCR-19, holiday displays are permitted from Oct. 1 through Jan. 15. Residents are asked to be considerate of neighbors by avoiding excessive light or noise at night. In the Upper Canyon and Horseshoe Canyon of Silverleaf, roof décor is not permitted. If unsure whether your holiday décor adheres to the community guidelines, check with a Community Standards Specialist by calling 480.977.1299. For holidays and celebrations throughout other times of the year, decorations are permitted one week prior and must be removed one week after.

Jan. 1, 2023 New NVM one-year terms begin. Orientation will be scheduled mid-month

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Neighborhood Voting Member election kicks off

Next year’s budgets and assessments will be mailed to residents the week of Thanksgiving along with ballots to elect Neighborhood Voting Members (NVMs) for 2023. Residents elect 44 neighbors to serve the neighborhoods where they live by voting on Ranch Association matters requiring a member vote. Their most significant duty is the election of the Board of Directors, which occurs in early April each year. While board members serve staggered three-year terms, NVMs are elected annually. Any owner who is in good standing with the Association is eligible to serve. Please visit DCRanch.com for more information.

Both the Community Council and Ranch Association boards will formally vote to approve next year’s budgets following the Annual Budget Workshops. The Community Council Board of Directors will vote at its Nov. 3 meeting; the Ranch Association Board of Directors will vote at its Nov. 7 meeting.

adding less than 100 square feet to the home. Landscape changes might include installing a pool, patio, BBQ or fire pit. Home and landscape modification forms are available on DCRanch.com.

The committee meets bi-monthly to review modifications for custom and non-custom homes. Modifications may include landscaping and architectural alter ations such as adding windows or awnings, replacing the front door, removing covered patio columns or

The Modification process at DC Ranch

The Homestead Community Center Community Council Thursday, Oct. 20 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Homestead Community Center

Nov. 4, 2022 Deadline for Candidate Statements to be received at The Ranch Offices or submitted online by 5 p.m. Nov. 21, 2022 NVM ballots mailed this week to residents with budgets & assessments

Larry Cowles

Dec. 9, 2022 Ballots due by 5 p.m. at The Ranch Offices Dec. 19, 2022 2023 NVMs announced this week on DCRanch.com

Serving on the Modification Committee is a great way to learn about the variety of neighborhoods throughout DC Ranch and to give back to the community. Reach out to larry.cowles@dcranchinc.com for more information.

Have you taken the PUP Pledge?

Residents are invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming Annual Budget Workshops: Ranch Association Monday, Oct. 10 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Oct. 3, 2022 Candidate Application Form posted on DCRanch.com

Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Desert Camp North Patio Ages 21+ | $23

The Homestead Community Center

Wednesdays and Fridays

Calling all young pirates to come pick their favorite pumpkin to take home, carve and decorate.

Yoga Basics

Desert Camp Pickleball Courts

Join a Captain of cocktails to learn about the nuances of rum from different regions. Participants will enjoy a “tropical paradise” with island music. Beverages and light bites included.

Thursday, Oct. 27 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Pirate Life: Rum Tasting

Pickleball Club

MONTHLY PLANNER

Please note: To sign up for all activities, you must create a CivicRec account. Details at DCRanch.com/CivicRec

Mondays and Wednesdays | 9 to 10 a.m.

The Homestead Community Center

Saturday, Oct. 1 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Homestead | Ages 16+

Saturday, Oct. 15 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Events are subject to change. Check DCRanch.com/calendar for the most up-to-date listing information.

The Homestead | Ages 21+ | $23

Spotlight Speaker Series: Adventures of a Travel Writer

Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Homestead | All ages | RSVP

Desert Camp Courts Ages 18+ | $23

Desert Camp North Patio Ages 0-8 | $7

The American Red Cross has an ongoing critical need for blood donations. Make a lifesaving appointment for donationconvenientonsite.

Food Truck Nights

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Thursday, Oct. 6 & 20 | 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. Desert Camp North Patio All ages | $8

Pack a blanket, lawn seating and a picnic to join neighbors for a movie under the stars. The whole family will enjoy this pirate adventure film Hook starring Robin Williams. Popcorn and beverages included.

Spooky Carnival: Pirates Cove

Sundays and Fridays | 7 to 10 a.m.

9 to 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 6:30 to 8 a.m. or 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29 | 5 to 8 p.m.

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Mondays and Wednesdays

A haunted ghost-ship has been marooned in DC Ranch! Those brave enough to visit will join the crew of undead souls for a pirate’s night of grub, games, bounty, shanties and swash-buckling fun. Wear ye best costume or walk the plank.

Ongoing programs

Discover the exciting sport of pickleball or improve your skills with an instructional clinic. Limited space available.

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to put on those dancing shoes! Dress from your favorite decade and join other residents for a night of music, dancing, light bites and beverages.

Pickleball Clinics

All Levels Yoga

Desert Camp All ages | Ages 0-3 free Early registration, $12; after Oct. 24, $15

Total Body Aqua Fit

Strength and Balance

Desert Camp Pool

Moonlight Movie Night: Hook

The Homestead Community Center

Gives: Blood Drive

Homecoming Dance: Through the Decades

Desert Camp Community Center

Hear about the Fellowisaharrowing—experienceshumorous—andfascinating,sometimesoftravelwriter.DanFellneraneight-timeFulbrightwhohastaught journalism and communications at Arizona State and universities in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. He has visited 120 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and published more than 120 travel articles. Doors open at 6 p.m.; speaker begins at 6:30 p.m.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ahoy! Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy a night off from cooking as some of the Valley’s best food trucks roll into DC Ranch.

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actors and artists. Rez Diamant’s green and purple image of the Tiller Girls film and Deutsch’s Nandy’s Revue dance troupes titillated the public. Posters with sizzling graphics and lines advertised glamorous travel by air, car and rail, as well as movies of the Valentino’sday.

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This summer’s exhibition at The Hungarian National Gallery was Posters, Lifestyle and the City (1925–1938) showcasing international architecture examples, advertising art, as well as select furniture, decorative arts and clothing.

for Palmira soap promise luxurious goods from far away.

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By Kat Thatcher | Resident contributor

Art Deco in Budapest

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forms found throughout the Era. Form and line are also highlighted in futuristic architectural buildings and city plans as the world fell in love with the skyscraper.

Visitors can also view a variety of works from classic Hungarian realism to impressionism housed in the National Gallery. Although the focus is Hungarian art, the collection boasts a Monet or two.

Hungarian artists such as Mouron, Csemiczky, Jeges, Irsa, Konecsni, Rottler, and Lukats depict 20’s and 30's life, with the excitement of changing, more modern times, new and better transport enticing travel to exotic locales, and the pursuits of the growing leisure class. Many works feature the female figure, no longer hidden under corsets, and “old fashioned” clothing. Modern women cavort in one-piece swimsuits and sleek, form-fitting attire. Two 1930s sculptures of women highlight capability and sportiness; Liszkai Kovats’s Woman With Greyhounds walks 3 large lunging dogs, and Kobor’s Tennis Player chases after a ball. Elegant, bobbed flappers chose from fanciful bathing caps by day and lounged in Budapest’s hottest spots by night.

Other pieces seek to draw foreigners to Hungary, a lesser-known destination for many in that time. Gitta Mallasz’s iconic Hungarian boy shyly holding flowers populated European travel agencies and depicted quaint, traditional folk clothing. Her innocent,

The allure of the unfamiliar and unusual is strong. A formally clad waiter serves in an ad for Bucsinszky Cafe, a gathering place for poets,

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Son of a Sheik by Jozsef Bottlik from 1928 highlights intrigue with the Middle East and desert life,

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Scottsdale Water enhanced its citywide efforts to encourage residents and businesses to achieve long-term water savings by boosting rebates that support customers in optimizing their irrigation systems, combating wasteful leaks, and upgrading their landscape. The goal is to incentivize customers to choose Arizona-friendly landscape and prioritize water efficiency.

Claudia Stiglic has been appointed for a one-year term to fill the remainder of the term for Bruce Benham. Originally from Northern Virginia, Claudia moved to Arizona to attend The Walter Cronkite School at ASU and launched her own digital advertising agency in 2015. Outside of work, Claudia enjoys spending time with her two children, traveling, being a part of the DC Ranch community and taking advantage of Arizona’s incredible outdoor activities.

To view rebate offerings and requirements, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “rebates.” All removal rebates must receive a pre-inspection to qualify.

While the DC Ranch Community Council’s budget is still in development, the Board is developing a plan to ensure that the Council remains a financially stable organization that is well positioned to protect and enhance community assets, investments and programs. Inflation, supply chain issues, increased aging of community assets, and cost escalations have led to increased operating and reserve (repair and maintenance) costs. The Desert Camp Site Improvement Project will also drive a very modest increase in operating costs. The Council has worked dili gently to control costs and increase efficiencies all while maintaining and, in many cases, improving community services with limited to no assessment increases over the past few years.

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The Board plans to take a strategic and thoughtful approach to balance the budget and maintain services through calculated imple mentation of assessment increases to remain a vibrant, relevant, and well-maintained community. Attend a budget meeting this month to learn more.

TAKE A HIKE

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This scenic 22-mile multi-use path stretches from WestWorld to Tempe Town Lake. Originally built in 1971 to contain and direct floodwaters, this creative solution winds its way through a collection of parks, lakes, gardens and golf courses. Tunnels and overpasses mean there are only a few encounters with traffic. Stop along the way for respite in the cool shade of tall trees, enjoy refreshment at a local eatery or take a moment to sit with the ducks and people watch.

BIKE THE GREENBELT

RIDE THE RAILS

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The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is the largest urban park in the nation—right in your backyard. With 30,000 acres and over 200 miles of trails, there is a trail for everyone. Take an easy stroll along the wheelchair- and stroller-accessible Bajada Nature Trail or feel the burn on the steep Sunrise Peak summit trail. Consider joining one of the free guided hikes and naturalist programs offered by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Visit mcdowellsonoran.org.

As temperatures cross into a more reasonable range, residents emerge from their air-conditioned homes and breathe a sigh of relief. With an abundance of sunshine and plenty to see and do, it’s time to start enjoying the outdoors once again. Here are just a few ways to embrace the season ahead in Scottsdale.

Fall fun for all

Children of all ages, including the young at heart, can spend blissful hours at the acclaimed McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Learn about the important part railroads played in Arizona’s history, and then catch a thrilling ride on the scale-model rail cars through a two-acre desert arboretum. The park has Western themed play areas, an old-time carousel, railroad museum and grassy knolls that are perfect for a picnic with family and friends. Visit therailroadpark.com.

SCOTTSDALE ARTWALK

By Alexandra Duemer | Community Council

The longest-running event of its kind in the nation takes place every Thursday evening (except Thanksgiving) from 7 to 9 p.m. The free event provides a wonderful opportunity to meander through Scottsdale’s art galleries, shops and restaurants along Main Street and Marshall Way while admiring public art and enjoying street performances. Scottsdale Gallery Association members offer extended hours on ArtWalk evenings to host exclusive events and showcase featured Scottsdale and national artists. In addition, the Gold Palette Series presents special themes throughout the year. Visit scottsdalegalleries.com.

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Be mindful Activities such as yoga and meditation are mindfulness practices that help decrease stress and increase the ability to regulate emotions. DC Ranch offers many green spaces that can be enjoyed throughout the day for this practice. Residents can also register for weekly yoga classes offered at The Homestead Community Center.

Emotional wellness is the ability to process feelings in a positive way and manage the stress of everyday life. What are some ways to focus on emotional wellness in DC Ranch?

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Check the calendar on page 7 for a listing of DC Ranch events and programs to attend; register at DCRanch.com.

Pick up and play! Exercise in any form is a proven mood booster. Pickleball is a growing sport that offers a fun, aerobic workout, improves hand eye coordination and is easy to learn. Connect with the Pickleball Club to play with neighbors every Friday and Sunday morning at Desert Camp—or try one of the Pickleball Clinics offered this month and throughout the year.

Head outdoors Both fresh air and natural light provide numerous benefits for the mind and body. DC Ranch offers over 50 miles of paths & trails to make this possible. Route maps can be found at Desert Camp Community Center or on DCRanch.com.

Located where Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix meet lie the unmistakable red rock formations dotted with holes. Home to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden, this region offers plenty of adventures for nature lovers of all kinds. With 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, the most popular is an easy climb to Hole-in-the-Rock which gives sweeping valley views (and a fun photo op).

FLOAT YOUR BOAT

Every Saturday from October through May, shop more than 100 local growers and specialty food producers in down town Scottsdale. Enjoy a wide variety of organic and pesticide-free produce, seasonal specialties such as cider and apples, plants, natural pork, beef, fish, free-range eggs from Arizona growers. Specialty items like cheese, freshly baked artisan breads, jams, tamales, and hand-crafted gifts are also available.

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Located in the DC Ranch Corporate Center, REI Adventure Center is your go to for REI’s guided trips, tours, outdoor classes and events that take place across the Southwest. The local customer service team will help you plan a memorable outing. They also offer a premier gear rental program for road and mountain bikes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Treat yourself to a relaxing trip on the lower Salt River, just 45-minutes south of Scottsdale, and keep an eye out for wild horses quenching their thirst. Visit destinations.rei.com/Arizona.

“Market Street in DC Ranch has been seeking higher-end dining since the days of Eddie V’s well over a decade ago,” says Bryson. “As an avid diner myself, I found that going to Market Street for dinner didn’t offer much when it came to a ‘special occasion’ night out. This prompted me to open Vic & Ola’s, an elevated dining experience with a casual and comfortable atmo sphere which has become a staple in the community.”

Pescada: Catch of the day on Market Street

and CEO Jim Mastandrea commented, “We are pleased to have Chef Sheila join us at DC Ranch. We take great pride in helping our existing tenants expand their thriving businesses and achieve their own distinctive ‘American Dream.’ Chef Sheila has been part of the Whitestone family since we first expanded into Scottsdale and we are pleased she chose one of our properties to open another of her exciting concepts.”

By Alexandra Duemer | Community Council

This same idea has led Chef Sheila to continue her restaurateur path, this time geared towards seafood. “Being in Market Street for the past 3 years, one thing was lacking—a good quality seafood restaurant. Many of those who dine at my restaurants know that I like to keep it fresh, fun and interesting when it comes to the menu.”

Opening Pescada will bring something new to the neighborhood, while maintaining a high level of service that DC Ranch is known for. With freshly sourced seafood, wines from Spain and Western Europe, plus an award-winning craft cocktail menu by Beverage Director Dani Toulouse, prepare to be transported out of the desert when dining at this hotspot.soon-to-be

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Located in the previous Herb Box location on Market Street, Chef Sheila Bryson is set to open Pescada this November. The seafood concept is Bryson’s fourth North Scottsdale restaurant; she opened Soul Café in 2010, followed by Vic & Ola’s in 2019 (also on Market Street) and ALMA in 2020. Despite the challenges faced by the restaurant industry in recent years, Chef Sheila knows that residents are yearning for new places to dine.

A recent visit to Spain and Portugal has given her a lot of inspiration. Patrons can expect fresh fish from the Mediterranean and Atlantic Coast, authentic Paella’s from Valencia, Ports from Douro Valley and Vino Verde from Portugal, and much Whitestonemore.Chairman

By Jona Davis | Community Council

After 15 years of producing the Tour de Scottsdale, the DC Ranch Community Council is handing over the handlebars to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

What started as a small local bicycle ride blossomed into an event that, at its peak registration, hosted up to 2,000 cyclists from across the globe. The challenging 30- and 70-mile rides gave sweeping views of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Work ing with our longstanding partner, the McDowell Sonoran Conser vancy, DC Ranch helped raise over $600,000 to aid in their efforts and dedication towards science, educa tion and stewardship of the nation’s largest urban land preserve.

The Conservancy expressed interest in acquiring the event and at its July meeting, the DC Ranch Community Council Board unanimously voted to accept the Conservancy’s proposal.

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In response to health and safety requirements due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tour de Scottsdale converted to a virtual event that allowed cyclists to participate by riding and tracking their miles from anywhere in the world.

After careful consideration regarding the lingering impact of the pandemic, financial feasibility and the need to evaluate the long-term sustain ability of the event, it was decided to pause the Tour while viability of the event was being evaluated. At the March 2021 Community Council Board of Directors meeting, it was decided to cancel the 2021 Tour de Scottsdale cycling event (slated for that October) and suspend hosting the Tour indefinitely. As a result, one of the outstanding items was to evaluate options to transfer the production of the Tour for 2022 and beyond.

Tour de Scottsdale shifts gears

The Tour de Scottsdale will return with its beloved and recognizable name and feel in Nov. 2023. Over the coming months the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will be making changes to the Tour’s branding to reflect the transition from DC Ranch’s mission and vision to the Conservancy’s. The Tour’s main route will be a fifty-mile loop that frames the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and McDowell Mountains. Currently in the plan ning stages, the Tour will also have a shorter route and a family fun ride. One of the Conservancy’s goals is to make the Tour as inclusive as possible for every community member no matter their skill level or Justinexpertise.Owen, Chief Executive Officer of the McDowell Sonoran Conser vancy, was quoted following the decision of the Community Council Board of Directors, “We are honored and excited to be taking over the production of the Tour de Scotts dale. I thank the DC Ranch Board of Directors for giving the Conser vancy the opportunity to return this ride to the prominence it held for many years before the pandem ic and for allowing us to continue utilizing the Tour to raise money for our programs that serve thousands of people every year.”

• Utilize the Sherwin Williams website,

Here are some helpful hints when selecting a new color, as you have multiple options:

All requests must be reviewed by the DC Ranch Modifica tion Department. A submittal is required for all residential lots, excluding sub-associ ations. Review of the request can take up to 10 business days to within10Therecomplete.arecurrentlysubassociationsDCRanch.Please contact your designated property manager for any repainting or touchup work that is needed. The property manager has a record of all approved colors.

The average paint life in Arizona is about five to eight years. However, color choice and the sun’s intensity can cause fading to begin more quickly. Paint color should exhibit uniformity in density and hue and be free of discolorations, such as chalking, rust, peeling, blistering, fading, spalling, mildew, mold, or any other blemishes. If the paint on your home exhibits any of these characteristics,

• No approval is required to repaint the exterior of a structure in accordance with the originally approved color scheme. Because manufacturers change over time, DC Ranch strongly recom mends that a paint modification form be filled out for record keeping purposes.

It is best to paint your home when the daily temperatures are below 100 degrees. Early summer and early fall generally provide the best weather con ditions, with minimal rain and minimal fluctuations in tempera ture from day to night. This will ensure that paint goes on smoothly and has the chance to dry and cure

RANCH SPOTLIGHT

• Visit a paint manufacturer for paint chips.

Color is the key component for enhancing architecture. Color that complements its surroundings and evokes positive emotional response is a powerful tool for creating enduring value.

• Tour your neighborhood to find color schemes that currently exist on homes that you like. Contact the DC colorsdetermineassistanceSpecialistModificationRanchfortowhatwereused.

color schemes for approximately 11 different DC Ranch neighborhoods.

Department is available to assist with identifying your existing paint palette or choosing a new one. Please call 480.419.5309 with any questions. You can obtain a paint modification

The philosophy of color applies to every home and building in DC Ranch, their interconnectivity with each other and the overall development. DC Ranch is rich and complex in color, with earthen tones and subdued intensity. Dynamic color schemes are carefully plotted to blend with and enhance the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert terrain and the McDowell Mountains.

Colors appear different in various settings. Light conditions and adja cent colors can tremendously affect perception. The stucco texture on the body of the home will determine the maximum LRV number a home is allowed. The term “LRV” refers to light reflectance value: the lower the number, the darker the color. In DC Ranch, rough stucco homes shall not exceed LRV of 42 for the body color. Smooth stucco surfaces shall not exceed LRV of 36 for the body color.

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By Vince Muldrow | Ranch Association

• If you are changing your paint to a custom color, altering a color scheme, or using a pre-approved builder color scheme, a design review fee will apply and a paint modification form is required.

Nothing brings a home to life better than a fresh coat of paint, so if you are considering repainting, here are some details that are helpful to know:

Most DC Ranch neighborhoods have pre-approved paint palettes from which to choose. If selecting a pre-approved paint scheme, no modification fee is required, although a modification form should be submitted. Color schemes not already approved will require both a modification form and fee.

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Although the challenges are great, understanding them can help mit igate the impacts and adapt. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, through the Parsons Field Institute, is studying those impacts and taking action. Scientists and volunteers team up to conduct biodiversity mon itoring throughout the year, helping us understand whether the number

• Advocating for green spaces in our communities helps mitigate increased heat and provide wildlife corridors when done correctly.

There are many ways one can help at home and in the workplace:

Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve was created with the vision of a thriving, natural Sonoran Desert space that would be sustained in perpetuity for the benefit of all. Looking to the future, one of the biggest challenges we face is the unpredictability of our climate and its long-lasting effects.

• Reducing the introduction of inva sive plants by replacing them with natives in landscaping, removing them in neigh borhoods, and making sure not to transport seeds on our clothing, hiking shoes, or vehicles can help reduce the risk of fires in the Preserve.

By Melanie Tluczek McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Director of Science and Education

Visit mcdowellsonoran.org for more information. Originally published in Mountain Lines, Summer 2022.

The University of Arizona Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) group pulls together one of the largest datasets on climate in the Southwest. This information is used by scientists, farmers, ranchers, land managers, urban planners and industry leaders to understand how the near- and long-term patterns affect their land and vocations. Thou sands of studies and models point to the climate in the southwest getting progressively hotter and drier for at least the next 100 years. Things are getting less predictable as well. Models show that rain will be less frequent, but when it does occur, storms will be more significant, creating larger flooding events.

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of species in the Preserve is increasing, decreasing or static. It also partners with the National Phenology Network to examine how plants and animals are shifting their cycles in response to temperature and precipitation. Changes in either of these will trig ger targeted conservation efforts. Working with the City of Scottsdale to remove invasive grasses and edu cate residents about planting native species helps reduce the risk of fire and protects our native plants and animals.

• Purchasing items produced locally helps the local economy and reduces the fossil fuels needed to get them from production to customer.

• Joining the Conservancy as a volun teer provides numerous opportuni ties to help study, take action, and teach others how to protect our Preserve and the Sonoran Desert into the future.

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vintners and will feature samples and products produced exclusively in Arizona. The breweries, wineries, and distilleries will take over the Center Field concourse area and serve up tastes of their award-winning creations. Walk the concourse, play lawn games, and savor a true taste of Arizona. Join the boys of Tap that AZ podcast as they host various brewers and owners of participating breweries for a relaxed chat about their favorite beers and brewing techniques. A special beer will be brewed on site as well as hops and other beer making items for patrons to experience.

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Celebrate Arizona’s finest breweries, micro-distilleries, and wineries with an afternoon of sips on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Tickets are available now for $60, which includes 12 samples and access to purchase items from some of the best food trucks in Arizona. The 12 samples will give guests a tasty tipple to enjoy

including 5 oz. beer pours, 2 oz. wine/cocktail samples, and ½ oz. neat spirits. In addition, VIP tickets are available for $75, which gain you an extra hour of access to AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews. Designated driver tickets are also available for $19, which includes a swag bag. For more information, visit azbottlesandbrews.com. Salt River Fields is a central landmark within the Talking Stick Destination. Completing its twelfth MLB Spring Training season in 2022, the worldclass, LEED Certified Gold venue serves as Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies and was named #1 Spring Training Destination by Sports on Earth featured on MLB.com.

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Fans of local craft brews, spirits and wines, mark your calendars!

October 2022 | Ranch News 19

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is pleased to bring back AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews for its third year on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews will be hosted on the concourse at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, offering tastes and samples from your favorite Arizona producers, all while overlooking the gorgeous fields and McDowell Mountains.

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