October 2019 - November 2019

2019 Meeting & Event Calendar… Page 28 October/November 2019

The Official Publication of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association

City of Scottsdale Sewer Line Project SRCA Fall Events 2020 Annual Assessment Plus…

Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update

By Peggy Rauch

10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 | Office: (480) 860-2022 | Fax: (480) 860-8264 | www.scottsdaleranch.org

Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update Peggy Rauch

Fall is in the air. We can almost smell the change in the atmosphere. Early morning and evening walks, early rounds of golf and long hikes are becoming part of our lives again as we are not afraid of melting while we go about our activities.

Apples, pumpkins, cider and chili all make a comeback as we welcome the cooler temperatures.

While we didn’t enjoy much of a Monsoon season, the extreme heat held off pretty nicely this year giving us a great spring and early summer.

Through all of this the Real Estate Market has continued to heat up so that now it is HOT-HOTHOT. Every year I know that I can count on some vacation time in late July or August because there is a lull. Not so this year. We continue to be busier and busier and inventory continues to shrink.

10117 E. Bayview Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,374 SF LISTED & SOLD IN 12 DAYS

10175 E. Cochise Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,239 SF LISTED & SOLD IN 9 DAYS

Now is the perfect time to make a move if you are even considering selling your home. Give us a call and we will gladly provide a free market analysis on your home. Allow us to add you to our ever-growing list of satisfied clients and customers. We look forward to meeting you soon!!!

9992 E. Fanfol Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1,989 SF LISTED & SOLD IN 6 DAYS

10390 E. Lakeview Drive 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Den 2,578 SF Waterfront Property AVAILABLE

To see current Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate activity go to www.PeggyRauch.com and click on “Popular Communities” Thinking of selling your home? Tired of waiting for you home to sell? Looking to make a move now before prices escalate again? Why not give us a call and let us add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers. We have a proven track record throughout Scottsdale Ranch and surrounding areas. We have been here from the very, very beginning and our knowledge and experience allow us to stand above the crowd. Inventory is at an all time low so - jump in now and capitalize on the scarcity of available homes. We are here to help.

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From Your Homeowner Liaison Over Seeding Your Turf This Fall Holiday Lights and Decorations Revamping the SRCA Holiday Boat Parade Annual Assessments Due January 1st Employee Spotlight City of Scottsdale Collection Services From Your Architectural Liaison Community Emergency Notification System

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on the Ranch Veterans Day Event 2019 Fall Save the Dates!

Boo Bash & Concert in the Park!

Holiday Social and Boat Parade Holiday Pontoon Rides Event Volunteers Hooray for Holiywood Scottsdale Ranch Community Center Lake Serena Boating SRCA Block Party Trailer Chess Club Corks & Forks Wine Club Jazz Night Retired Active Men’s Coffee Acoustic Instrument Players Club Scottsdale Ranch Golf Club Couples Duplicate Bridge Broker Tour SR Women’s Association Knitwits Knitting and Crochet Group Home and Garden Show Lake Serena Yacht Club Storytime on the Ranch

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Message From Your HOA To discover Scottsdale Ranch is to discover a premier and progressive residential community attuned to your needs. At Scottsdale Ranch, you will find a community that reflects your taste and individuality. From luxury waterfront homes and spacious single-family dwellings to private patio homes, you will find a home to suit your needs. Scottsdale Ranch was established in 1981 and encompasses 1,118 acres bordered by 96th Street on the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community. There are 3,938 homes/units in Scottsdale Ranch.

Scottsdale Ranch’s prestige is complemented by its luxurious amenities. Lake Serena, a forty-two-acre man-made lake offers fishing and boating and is considered a jewel of Scottsdale Ranch.

Likewise, the Community Center, which also houses the administrative offices, provides a comfortable gathering place for parties, community events, or even a game of cards.

Conveniently located at the corner of Via Linda and Mountain View is the Mercado which offers a variety of specialty stores, restaurants, drug stores, offices, and professional services. Centrally situated in the heart of Scottsdale Ranch is a 64-acre general public use area featuring many fine amenities such as the Scottsdale Ranch Park, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, the Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School.

The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association and the active participation of Ranch residents design the lifestyle, integrity, and aesthetics of our community. Visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org for more information about our fabulous community!

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By Peggy Rauch 28 SRCA Calendar of Events

The Official Magazine of Scottsdale Ranch This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in the Scottsdale Ranch Community bi-monthly. This magazine is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This magazine provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions. SRCA does not promote or endorse any advertisers in this magazine.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. For advertising and editorial information please call 480-634-1708 or visit valhalla360.com.

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Your HOA QUICK PHONE REFERENCE Police (Emergency)..................................................911

A seven member Board of Directors governs Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA). The Board establishes the basic policies of the Association and oversees the operation of the professional staff while demonstrating values of fiscal responsibility, openness and inclusiveness, legacy and innovative leadership. It is our vision that by basing our decision making on our shared values, new ideas will be implemented, property values and quality of life will be enhanced, residents will feel a stronger sense of belonging, leadership and facilities will be recognized as best in class and Scottsdale Ranch will be the most desirable community in the Valley. SRCA’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administrative, landscape and building/lake departments including a full-time, on-site administrative staff and a contracted landscape maintenance company, who all work behind the scenes to Alex Darroodi implement the mission statement.

Vice President

Police (Non-emergency)............... (480) 312-5000 Fire (Emergency).......................................................911

Michael Breslin President

Animal Control.................................. (480) 894-3320 Arizona Fish and Game.................. (602) 942-3000 Arizona Public Service......................(602) 371-7171

Brian Munson Treasurer

Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-2546 Century Link....................................... (800) 244-1111 Cox Communications.......................(602) 277-1000

Barbara Sarwar Secretary

Mark Shimelonis Director

Office: (480) 860-2022 Fax: (480) 860-8264 After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org

Ricki Stamos, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org Joni Shepherd, Member Services Coordinator jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org Diane Botica, Architectural Liaison dbotica@scottsdaleranch.org

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Humane Society................................(602) 997-7585

Registrar of Contractors..................(877) 692-9762 Sanitation, City of Scottsdale & Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets....................................(480) 312-5600

Staff emails:

Genevieve Long, Community Relations/Events Coordinator glong@scottsdaleranch.org

Dial-a-Ride.......................................... (480) 497-7696

Road Construction, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5750

OFFICE HOURS Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm Phone Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm

Sonja Perez, Homeowner Liaison sperez@scottsdaleranch.org

Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale............................... (480) 860-1601 Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5680

Association Information

Kathe Barnes, Executive Director kbarnes@scottsdaleranch.org

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.................(480) 860-2022 Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (After Hours SRCA Emergency/ Answering Service Number)...............................(888) 271-0019

The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Meeting minutes can be found on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under Documents, Board.

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks.....................................(480) 312-5650

Michele Holzman Director

Joe Dawson Director

Sanitation, Recycling Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................. (480) 312-5611 Scottsdale Ranch Park...................... (480) 312-7774

MISSION STATEMENT: “The Mission of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is to serve as the organization through which its residents may sustain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of our community.”

Scottsdale Ranch Park, Tennis & Racquetball........................ (480) 312-7774 Scottsdale Unified School District................................... (480) 952-6100 Southwest Gas..................................(877) 860-6020 Street Light Repair Hotline, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5483 Valley Metro (Bus)...........................(602) 253-5000 Via Linda Senior Center................... (480) 312-5810 Water/Sewer (Turn On/Off Service), City of Scottsdale.............................. (480) 312-2461

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Board Briefs JULY • Reviewed the updated monument drawings showing the locations and positioning of the monuments. Many of the monuments are now closer to the main roads increasing visibility.

• Continued the review of visions for 2019 and beyond identifying future projects and necessary components. Board, committee and staff members have been assigned to research further.

No board meeting in August.

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY. WE WILL BE HOLDING A VETERANS DAY CEREMONY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH AT THE SR PARK AT 11AM TO HONOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF SR RANCH. WE INVITE ALL SR RESIDENTS TO JOIN US! THE SRCA OFFICE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 28TH AND 29TH FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

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Manager’s Report

By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director

The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) is not just about rules. It is about building a community.

Our master-planned community is very large and might seem a little daunting for some to embrace what it has to offer.

There are many ways to get involved.

Attending one of our many social events is a great way to get out and meet others in the community. When SRCA hosts an event either at the Community Center or at the Scottsdale Park, the event is open to ALL homeowners and residents who live in Scottsdale Ranch even those who live in a sub-association.

We hope to see you come out to one of our fall events which include: • Movie in the Park • Hooray for Hollywood • Boo Bash and Concert in the Park • Veterans Day Event • Holiday Social & Boat Parade All residents—long-time homeowners, new residents and even renters—can contribute to making our community a great place to live by volunteering a few hours here and there at any one of several association events. The next time you’re looking for an activity or a way to meet your neighbors, consider participating on an association committee or volunteering at a casual community social gathering. Your ideas, time and effort will be a valuable contribution to making the event successful.

Your neighbors aren’t the only ones who’ll benefit from your volunteer endeavors. According to HELPGUIDE. org, volunteering can reveal untapped talents, teach new skills, introduce you to new activities and increase your self-confidence. Participating in a community activity also can provide networking opportunities that can benefit your career and your social life.

Contact our association soon to ask how you can get involved in our community.

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President’s Message

By Michael Breslin SRCA Board President

See Something? Say Something!

Like most Americans, many of our residents are increasingly concerned about threat of terrorism. That’s why the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants you to be aware of its initiative, “If You See Something, Say Something.” While we need to avoid paranoia, we owe it to our families, friends, neighbors and community to be vigilant—and do the right thing when something does seem amiss.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, issues that may warrant contacting local law enforcement authorities include: Behavior that could indicate a terrorist act or planning a terrorism-related crime.

Unusual situations might include a vehicle that is parked in an odd location, a package or luggage that is unattended and an open window or door that is usually closed.

Someone who pays unusual attention to facilities or buildings beyond a casual or professional interest. This includes extended loitering without explanation (particularly in concealed locations); unusual, repeated, and/or prolonged observation of a building; taking notes or measurements; counting paces; sketching f loor plans, etc.

Importantly, most of these activities could be perfectly innocent, so you should let law enforcement professionals determine whether the behavior warrants investigation. As always, call 911 in an emergency, but contact your local law enforcement agency to report suspicious activity. When you call, describe specifically what you observed, who or what you saw, when you saw it, where it occurred and why it’s suspicious.

DHS emphasizes that Americans must respect citizens’ privacy, civil rights and civil liberties by focusing on behavior rather than appearance. Race, ethnicity, and/or religious affiliation are not suspicious. The public should only report suspicious behavior and situations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION City of Scottsdale Sewer Line Project Slated for Fall along southern border of SR The City of Scottsdale will be rehabilitating a large sewer main line pipe in Scottsdale Ranch.

This critical project will require the complete closure of the trail along the southern boundary of Scottsdale Ranch adjacent to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, between 96th and 104th Streets for approximately five months. As more details become available to SRCA from the City about the project, we will be sharing that information through our website and email blasts.

Resident homes that back the trail between 96th and 104th Streets will receive information directly from the City. For questions or concerns regarding this upcoming project, please contact the City’s Public Information Officer, Nicole Sherbert at NSherbert@Scottsdaleaz.gov or 480-312-5689.

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We would like to welcome our residents back to the Ranch who were gone for the summer.

Our SRCA Fall events are back in full swing and we have many exciting events planned for all of our SR residents.

In this issue you will find information on upcoming events, groups and clubs. Make sure to mark your calendars. You won’t want to miss out!

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From Your Homeowner Liaison

By Sonja Perez, CAAM, CMCA, SRCA Homeowner Liaison

CURBSIDE ADDRESS NUMBERS Many residents in Scottsdale Ranch have received notices taped to their homes offering to paint address numbers on the curb in front of their home. The f lyer offered varying designs, i.e., American f lag, palm tree, etc. We want to remind residents that artwork is not allowed. The SRCA Architectural Guidelines states that the design characteristics of any changes must be compatible in harmony, scale, materials, color and details. Based on that criteria, only white background with black lettering is allowed.

The SRCA Architectural Committee, at their August 14, 2019 meeting, discussed the need to clarify the Signage Language section of the Architectural Guidelines.

The addition of the language to the Signage section of the Architectural guidelines is as follows: 5. Address b. Curb painting of house numbers is permitted only with a white background and black lettering. No artwork is permitted.

Residents who have designs on their curbside address number blocks will be expected to replace the design with the all-white background when their address numbers need repainting.

The City of Scottsdale recommends curb numbers for homes as many house numbers are often obscured by landscaping, are on different places of each home, are commonly are unlit or missing. This can make it difficult to find a house address, especially at night. To help emergency personnel find your house more quickly in an emergency situation, make sure your curbside numbers are in good condition and clearly visible.

Curb Painting Kits are available for loan from the City of Scottsdale’s Citizen Service Department by calling 480-312-3111 or visiting the City’s website at https:// www.scottsdaleaz.gov/citizen-service/curb-address-painting. Full instructions are included with each kit, or if you have the supplies around your house, follow these easy steps, courtesy of the City of Scottsdale website, to “do-it-yourself ”: 1. First, make sure the curb area where you’ll be painting is clean and dry! We suggest sweeping, damp mopping and letting the area dry completely. Paint will adhere better and last longer if you do.

2. Next, in the area of the curb where you want the address to go, lay down tape to form a rectangle. The tape outline should be sized to accommodate all the numbers in your address, plus any optional graphic you want.

3. Paint the background, preferably using black -- numbers will be painted white on the dark background after the background has dried (steps 6 and 7).

4. Once the area has dried, if you are using a graphic stencil, place the desired graphic stencil into posi tion on the background.

5. Paint the graphic. (Some graphics have 2 - 3 layers and colors).

6. Slide the number stencils into position on the background next to your graphic and tape into place.

7. Paint the numbers white.

8. Let the paint dry for a few minutes.

9. Remove the stencils and tape.

10. Stencils and brushes can be cleaned immediately with a dry paper towel. If paint has dried, clean with a towel dampened with a citrus cleaner or paint thinner and let dry completely before packing back into the kit box.

Remember to refresh or repaint the address over time as necessary!

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Over Seeding Your Turf This Fall

By Randy Zellers, SDL, Director of Operations

Where has the summer gone? It is hard to believe we are talking about transitioning turf from Bermuda to Rye for the winter. In Arizona, Bermuda is the warm season grass and Rye is a good choice for the cooler months throughout the winter while Bermuda turf goes dormant. After nighttime lows stabilize around 65 degrees, Bermuda grass will start to shut down for the winter. This is the perfect time to over seed your lawn areas.

Gradually reduce the amount of water to your Bermuda as it is beginning to go into a dormant state. This will allow the ground to dry out prior to scalping the turf lower in preparation to put seed down. Reduce your mowing heights by ¼” each week and collect the clippings with a bagger to ensure the seed makes contact with the ground as you sow the seed.

Rates for seeding are 12 lbs. per thousand square feet. If you have 4,000 square feet of turf to be over seeded, you’ll need 50lbs. of seed. It is best to use a triple blended rye seed that is specially designed to have quick germination, good green color and will last into April when the Bermuda will reemerge from dormancy. For best results, sow the seed in two different directions at half the rate to get the best coverage and a thicker germination.

After the seed has been put down, adjust the irrigation system to come on 4 to 5 times per day every day. Your run times for each station should be around 3 to 4 minutes per station to keep the soil moist until the next start time. Within 14 to 21 days, you should have full germination. Reduce your water to once per day and prepare to mow for the first time. On your first mow, be sure the soil is dry and mow with sharp blades so there is a clean cut and the seedings aren’t pulled from the ground. The first cut should be high at 2” and you may gradually lower the mowing heights for the desired look.

After the first mow, apply a balanced fertilizer like 21-7-14 at 1 lb. per thousand feet. This will help the roots develop and keep your lawn green. Repeat fertilizations every three to four weeks throughout the winter and adjust the irrigation as needed for best results. Set irrigation to come on three to four times per week and monitor the coverage. The root system for rye grass is very shallow so don’t water too deeply or long.

Enjoy the cooler temperatures and green grass throughout the winter.

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS & DECORATIONS

Revamping the SRCA Holiday Boat Parade

With the holidays just around the corner I wanted to remind residents of the rules regarding holiday lights and decorations.

This section can be found on page 51 of the Summary of Rules and Architectural Guidelines.

As many of you know, the Annual SRCA Holiday Social and Boat Parade has been celebrated in our community for decades. This year, the SRCA Social Committee along with some past participants in the parade have been brainstorming on ways to improve the parade, solicit more parade participants and enhance the enjoyment of the parade for the social event attendees and the lakefront property owners. Below are some highlights of the changes:

3. Lights and decorations intended to celebrate an identifiable religious or cultural holiday are allowed to be temporarily placed without prior written approval from the Architectural Committee so long as the following standards are followed, as determined in the sole discretion of the Architectural Committee. Holiday decorations and lights shall be of reasonable design and magnitude so as not to disrupt neighboring residences and property. Holiday lights and decorations may be installed no more than thirty (30) days prior to the identified holiday and must be taken down within fifteen (15) days after that same holiday. Seasonal decorative f lags must be house mounted below the roof line. Decorations must be maintained in good repair and not be allowed to encroach on neighboring properties.

Decorations shall not contain offensive language. No amplified music or amplified sound devices where the music or sound can be heard from outside of the Lot is allowed.

Furthermore, installation shall not take place prior to 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Additionally, any blinking lights and music within displays shall not be left on after 10:00 p.m. each evening. Edison-style string lighting is not considered holiday lighting and is never allowed.

If you have any questions, please contact Sonja Perez at sperez@scottsdaleranch.org or 480-860-2022.

• This year, SRCA will be gathering a group of volunteers that will assist boat owners in decorating their boats. Some have told us that they don’t know where to begin or it can be such a daunting task, so we want to lend a hand. More information will be sent to the lakefront property owners later this fall outlining when and where this will take place.

• If you do not want to participate in the parade but have some holiday decorations and/or lights you would like to donate to SRCA to use on the boats, please contact our office.

• We have also decided to take the “contest” out of the parade event and just focus on the entertainment aspect.

• Look at ways to ensure that the parade route can go by all homes on the lake.

• Extend the time the boats are in the cove at the Community Center in order to allow the social event attendees more viewing enjoyment.

• For those who will be participating in the boat parade, a pre-event get together will be held to discuss and review aspects of the parade.

If you have any other suggestions, we would love to hear them. Stay tuned for more updates in the email blasts and other correspondence.

Annual Assessments Due January 1st

By Ricki Stamos Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

It’s getting to be that time of year! All residents of Scottsdale Ranch will receive an invoice in mid-December as a reminder that the SRCA annual assessment will be due January 1st.

If your address has changed or you would like your invoice sent to a different address, please contact Ricki Stamos at (480) 8602022, or by email at rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org to update the information we have on file. The assessment payments are due January 1, 2020 whether you have received an invoice or not. Please note that any assessments deemed delinquent will be subject to a 10% late fee and will accrue interest at a rate of 12% per annum.

on the check) or you can visit our bank’s website at https:// www.mutualpaypropertypay.com/ where you can pay using an eCheck (no charge) or credit card (fee). You must have your invoice available if you choose to use this method to ensure that your payment is credited to the correct property.

There are a few different ways you can make your payment as we have tried to make paying the annual assessment as convenient as possible for our residents.

Alternately, you can sign up for our convenient ACH service of an automatic debit from your checking or savings account.

The preauthorized electronic assessment payment form is available on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under Resident Resources. You can also stop by our administrative office to complete the form in person or you can request one be sent to you via email by emailing your request to rstamos@ scottsdaleranch.org. A voided check is needed to complete this process and our office must receive the completed form AND voided check no later than December 20, 2019 in order to process the 2020 assessment in January.

You can mail your payment check to the lock box address located at the bottom of the invoice that will be sent out in December (please make sure to write your account number

We thank you in advance for paying your annual dues promptly and for avoiding any additional charges. We are looking forward to a great year ahead in 2020!

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Employee Spotlight Meet Greg Cobb SRCA Facilities and Lake Team

Greg joined the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association team this past July and has been a super addition. His work ethic and enthusiastic personality are a joy to be around. He takes pride in his work and it shows.

Greg always mentions how much he loves his job and says that he found the perfect fit here at SRCA. Fun Facts: • Greg was born in Michigan and raised in California.

• He likes to surf and scuba dive and anything that involves being around water.

• He has a certification as a (PADI) Professional Association of Diving Instructors.

City of Scottsdale Collection Services Upcoming Weeks of Brush Collection: October 28th, no pickup in November, December 2nd The earliest items can be placed out is the Wednesday prior to the week of pickup and must be placed out no later than 5:00 am on Monday the week of the scheduled pick up. Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before the designated dates. Please be patient as the City has all week to pick-up in our area.

NOTICES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE: Please separate your brush and bulk pickup into two piles – one for green waste and one for everything else. The piles will be picked up by separate trucks during your designated brush and bulk pickup week. *Please refrain from placing trash containers or bulk trash where it blocks the sidewalk and would prevent pedestrians or wheelchair bound residents from passing along the sidewalk.

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From Your Architectural Liaison

By Diane Botica, SRCA Architectural Liaison

Are you thinking of installing new windows in your home? More importantly, are you thinking of changing window frame colors?

EVERY change to your windows whether they are the same frame color or not requires architectural approval prior to the work being completed and for your protection, before you put a deposit down and order those windows.

The rules that apply to changing the color of the window is one of the most difficult architectural rules for people to understand. To put it simply, if anyone would be able to see two different window frame colors from ANY view of your home, the submittal will be denied. This applies to the view from the neighbor’s house, the person walking past the house and even the view over a wall to your neighbors behind you.

It is very important to plan ahead when submitting for a partial window installation rather than replacing all of them at the same time. We know this can be very costly and many people opt for replacing their windows in stages. We do allow replacing windows in stages; however, please plan it well. Choose a side of your home that cannot be seen from another angle at the same time.

If you choose the front of your home and the windows on the sides of your house are visible, the submittal will not be approved.

Does your community allow the color you are wishing to install?

One way to tell is to contact me if you do not see your intended color listed within the character study for your community on our website. Basing your decision on a neighbor’s color does not always give a true reading and may land you in a costly change to your window order.

Did you know that getting approval of a partial window replacement requires you to install the balance of the new windows within 2 years? This rule is in place so properties are complete in harmony, style and appearance.

When in doubt, submit.

Community Emergency Notification System Register your cell phone with the Community Emergency Notification System.

Also known as Reverse 911, this system is designed to rapidly notify an affected area of an emergency by sending a recorded message through the telephone system. Most landlines are automatically registered. However, you are encouraged to register your cell phones and VOIP phones.

Mercado Spotlight…

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Newly renovated and re-named:

Piccolo’s Pizza and Ice 10135 E Via Linda, C112 480-659-5721 Call ahead or visit us on Door Dash for delivery.

Piccolos has been operating in the Mercado Shopping Plaza as Piccolo Family Italian Ice since October 2015. The owner Robin Piccolo has tailored her menu to accommodate the community’s response over the past three years. She started adding food items such as salads, sandwiches, f lat bread pizza etc. to her menu and quickly realized the demand for a hand tossed pizzeria in Scottsdale Ranch.

During July/August 2019 Piccolo’s renovated the restaurant and added a commercial pizza oven. Her new menu includes homemade bread and hand tossed pizza recipes using high quality f lour, fresh ingredients, creamy cheeses, and a delicious variety of tomatoes.

Piccolo’s Pizza and Ice is turning their existing Italian Ice shop into a fun, friendly, family operated pizzeria. Now providing

both food and dessert for our Ranch residents. The location is perfectly situated for casual indoor seating or self-serve, beside Mercado’s newly renovated fountain.

Owner, Robin says: “Bring the family, kids, friends, bikes, dogs. We make room for everyone. Come inside and enjoy a meal or soak up the sunshine at one of our tables outside.

There is a bike rack which is conveniently placed outside our front door for bike riders”.

Being a resident herself, she personally knows most of the community and prides herself on her friendships within.

Piccolo’s Pizza and Ice is a one stop shop, come in for a slice and an ice! Indulge on fresh baked salad croutons, sandwich bread or hand tossed pizza dough followed by Italian Ice, gelato, milk shakes, smoothies or one of their famous pizookies.

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Mercado Directory of Merchants & Services 20 Allie Schultheis, Counselor, MA, LPC www.scottsdalechristiancounselor.com

(970) 275-6573

10 Lee’s ATA Marital Arts www.leesatamember.com

(480) 528-4906

21 Allstate Insurance steven.terry@allstate.com

(844) 626-9421

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(480) 860-4500

38 Bank of America www.bankofamerica.com

(480) 767-2002

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The Mercado Barbershop J & R Shoe Repair

(480) 614-1088 (602) 435-2918

37 Circle K

www.circlek.com

(480) 661-2687

13 Mercado Chiropractic www.arizonachiropractic.com

(480) 661-7000

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17 Mercado Dental Care

(480) 661-6633

27 Par Avion

(480) 614-4444

Crave Grounds/Blitz Donuts

33 Dance Connection www.danceconnectionaz.com

(480) 661-0053

12 Edward Jones www.edwardjones.com

11 Piccolo Family Italian Ice

(480) 686-1982

(480) 314-0308

8 Planet Fitness www.planetfitness.com

(480) 362-2050

36 Eggstasy www.eggstasy.com

(480) 993-3449

2 Samurai Sam’s www.samuraisams.net

(480) 614-3555

34 Envoque MD www.envoquemd.com

(480) 535-8488

22 Shewchuk Violins www.shewchukviolins.com

(480) 912-5972

14 Fred Astaire Dance Studio www.fredastaire.com/scottsdale

(480) 473-0388

19 Sonoran Concepts www.sonoranconcepts.com

(480) 695-4869

28 Global Minds Pre School

www.globalmindsschool.com

(480) 718-9338

26 State Farm - Jordan Bowden

(480) 634-6315

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(480) 391-9588

29 Goldie’s www.goldiessportscafe.net

(480) 451-6269

9 Walgreens www.walgreens.com

35 Hacienda’s Mexican Grill www.haciendasmexicangrill.com

(480) 410-4686

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15 Hear USA www.hearusa.com

(480) 614-5929

7a Indulge Yourself Salon www.indulgeyourselfsalon.com

(480) 614-1717

7b The Fetching Dog Salon www.scottsdalegrooming.com

(480) 391-3647

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16 VK Elle’s Nails 18 Voila French Bistro & Wine Bar www.voilabistroaz.com

(480) 614-5600

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News From Laguna

By Brooke Williams Principal

Events at the SR Community Center

Disney Breakfast

By Kelly Young

One of the most wonderful things about living in Scottsdale Ranch is that it is a family-friendly community! The ‘Back to School Disney Character Breakfast’ was hosted in August at the SR Community Center

by Samantha Malcolm who lives and sells real estate in this awesome community! The turnout of our community school kids was incredible!

Samantha hosts around four large events throughout the year so be on the lookout for what she has in store in the fall!

Here at Laguna, the seasons are finally starting to change and we are welcoming cooler weather. The kids are enjoying playing outside a little more, and our learning is continuing to grow. We have had a great start to the year, and look forward to our continued educational journey!

Laguna is a STEAM school where we use inquirybased instruction and hands-on activities to support student learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math so that student are prepared for the future!

As we look toward the fall we have some fun community events coming up. We are off for a week October 7-11 for fall break and when we return our fifth graders will head up north to Payson for a threeday overnight camp where they will connect with nature while engaging in STEAM-based activities.

Finally, we have our annual STEAM night Thursday, November 14th where students and families will interact and engage with STEAM projects around campus. We would love to have you join in the fun, so feel free to stop by!

What a fun-filled fall! We are always enrolling students, if you are interested in Laguna, we would love to show you around! Please contact Robin Larraza in the office at 480-484-2400 to set up a tour.

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Are you involved in a hobby or interest that you would love to share with the rest of your community?

Please call the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022 or email glong@scottsdaleranch.org for information on how to get a club started.

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Safety on the Hiking Trails

By Brian Hartman #866 Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Via Linda District

The summer is over and great weather is here. Many of us will be heading to the numerous beautiful hiking trails in Scottsdale and around the Valley. Before you leave your residence to embark on your hike, please keep a few things in mind.

1. Hydration: Make sure that you are properly hydrated and carry plenty of water.

That means bringing enough water in the event of an unforeseen event (such as an injury or being lost). Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to start drinking. Many people only begin to feel thirsty when they are already dehydrated.

2. Dress Appropriately: Wear lightweight, breathable, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing. Long sleeves and pants are recommended in order to protect your skin from the sun. Wear appropriate footwear to include hiking boots or trail shoes. The hiking trails are no place to be showing off your new pumps and f lip-f lops.

3. Sunscreen: Make sure to bring (and actually wear) sunscreen. The sunlight may not seem to be as intense in November as it is in mid-July but try telling that to yourself as your applying aloe to your body for the following week after your hike.

Now that you have taken measures to protect yourself during the hike, let’s focus on keeping your belongings safe while you are enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, vehicle burglars are not considerate and will usually not hesitate to ruin your wonderful day by breaking into your car while you are on the hike and removing any valuables located within. Here are some simple ways to minimize your risk: 1. Lock your doors.

The first stop is simply securing your vehicles. Criminals are generally lazy and will go after the easiest prey. Often vehicle burglars will simply walk through the parking lot trying door handles to see if they are locked. Don’t make it any easier on them.

2. Leave your wallet and purse at home.

Criminals know that most hikers will leave their purses and wallets in their vehicles while they hike. It is easy to keep your ID and cash in your pocket as they do not take up much room.

If you absolutely must leave your wallet and purse in the car, make sure place them in your trunk prior to your arrival in the Trail Head Parking Lot. The criminals are watching you as you place your purse in the trunk and know that all they have to do is break a window and activate the trunk latch button to gain access to your purse and all of your credit cards.

And if you think that you are taking the proper precautions by “hiding” your valuables under your seat or in the center console…I promise that those are the first places the criminals are searching.

3. Watch out for each other.

Be aware of those around you as you walk to and from the parking trails. Preventing crime is a community endeavor so report any suspicious individuals and vehicles to Scottsdale PD as soon as safely possible by calling “911” for emergencies and in-progress crimes or “480-312-5000” for issues that don’t require immediate assistance.

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Meet Dave Winter, a Local Author

By Dave Winter, SR Resident

David J Winter just published his fifth book. The title is Refutation of Submission.

It is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. This novel covers the historical period during which the French and Indian War ended and the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. Like all of David’s books, history is presented in the context of the lives of ordinary people of the times who get involved in the momentous events of history. David mixes fictional characters with historical characters to portray a class-conscious England at odds with liberty enthusiasts of “New England.” You may be surprised that the complaints of colonists included much more than “taxation without representation.” The clash of Native American culture, religious intolerance, and important geographical differences also played important, if not dominant roles.

Dave and Mary Ann have lived on Scottsdale Ranch since 1991 in Heritage Terrace II. Those who walk dogs in the park in the early morning hours have probably met Mary Ann and Blackie.

Dave worked in the Investment Management business until he retired in 2007. That is when Dave, in an effort to fill-in large time gaps, began his second career as an author of historical novels. Mary Ann and Dave are members of Valley Presbyterian Church where both are active. Mary Ann is a Lay Hospital Chaplain and Dave teaches Bible and Christian history.

They have a son who lives in Arlington Heights, Illinois with their daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. They visit the Chicago area often to see their family and other friends. Chicago is were Dave and Mary Ann met in 1966. They lived there until 1976 when they moved to Michigan, Mary Ann’s home state.

Almost every summer, they vacation in the Traverse City area, enjoying the cooler weather and just relaxing.

Weekly, Dave plays golf with other Scottsdale Ranch residents and continues his membership in Scottsdale Rotary. Because of his investment management background, he also consults on the Foundation portfolios of both Scottsdale Rotary and Valley Presbyterian Church. He received a BA degree from the University of Illinois, an MBA from Loyola University and received his Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is also a veteran, having served in the Army infantry as an officer.

Follow Dave on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ davidjameswinter/, his web site, https://www.davewinter.net/, and the Amazon author page, amazon.com/author/davidwinter.

Dave would love to talk about his work at your book club or other gatherings about his writing process, research or the historical periods he has written about. He has written about the period when Rome went from paganism to Christianity, when Christianity spread throughout Europe, the Crusades and Magna Carta, and the period leading up to the Reformation. He is particularly interested in the morality or lack thereof during these periods. His next work will occur in contemporary times. In the fall, Dave will be teaching a class on the 10 Commandments at his church and would love to present this to your group as well.

Healthy Lifestyles…

Jalapeño Popper Cornbread Yields: 10 Servings Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS 5 slices thick-cut bacon Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 c. whole milk 2 large eggs 2 1/2 tbsp. maple syrup 1 large jalapeño, minced 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar 1 green onion, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)

Stuff your wallet.

DIRECTIONS Preheat over to 400˚. In an 8” skillet over medium-low heat, arrange bacon slices in an even layer, cutting to fit if necessary.

Cook, flipping halfway through cooking, until bacon is mostly crisp and has released most of its fat, 8 minutes total.

Drain bacon on a paper towel lined plate and transfer bacon fat to a small bowl (Don’t toss it out!). Wipe skillet clean and grease with nonstick cooking spray. Add cooked bacon back to skillet in a single layer.

In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and one tablespoon reserved bacon fat. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with a fork until just incorporated. Add jalapeño, cheddar, and green onion and stir until just combined.

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Visit the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under “Events” for an up-to-date events schedule.

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