DC Ranch News - February 2012

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February 2012 bull Vol 4 No2 A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council

DC Ranchcom

In This Issue

Monthly Planner

Setting a course for a statersquos history populationIn celebration of Arizonarsquos centennial the Com-munity Council will explore the interconnected-ness of the statersquos and DC Ranchrsquos histories This month the special place that golf has in the two histories is examined | Page 5

New year brings more land and new logo to Preserve MSCThe only constant at the McDowell Sonoran Conser-vancy these days is change Lately the changes taking place have been visual McDowell Sonoran Conser-vancy has changed its logo and the City has been able to acquire additional land for the Preserve | Page 6

MSCHiStory SerieS

The Kukuilsquoula team designed a course where golfers can see the ocean from every hole

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ryan House mom inspires runners and parentsLife as a single parent is hard on its own Now imagine life as a single mom with two children and one of those children has a life threatening condition This is the reality for Jolyn Andrews and many other Valley parents who find comfort in Ryan House a Phoenix-based nonprofit that provides respite and palliative care to children with life-threatening conditions and the families that support them | Page 9

Community Calendar Pg 7

DMBrsquos Hawaii community is course of dreamsStepping on to the golf course at Kukuilsquoula can be a trans-formative experience The lush garden paradise welcomes golfers to a challenging course where no two rounds are ever the same | Page 8

ldquoFrom the desk ofhelliprdquo 2Community Updates 3Marketplace 4Valleywide Family Activities 9Arts amp Culture 10

Around Scottsdale 11Community Connections 12Real Estate 13Around the Ranch 14

MonDAy FeB 6Ranch Association Board of Directors530 pm | The Homestead Community Center

SATurDAy FeB 11DC Ranch Group Run7 am | Desert Camp Community Center

SunDAy FeB 12Powerhouse III Workshops for Youth amp Families1 pm | The Homestead Community Center

THurSDAy FeB 23Passport to Art6 pm | Desert Camp Community Center

ldquoI never knew the world of special needs kids until I had onerdquo said Jolyn Andrews mother of Joel and headliner of the March 3 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch

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Ranch News is a non-for-profit newspaper published monthly by the DC ranch Community Council to share timely and relevant information with residents The publication seeks to build community by connecting neighbors through stories and pictures and to offer a product valuable to advertisers Ranch News celebrates and perpetuates the values of the DC ranch community

Communications Director | Kimberly Crowther Miller

Public relations Manager | Anne Driscoll

Communications Coordinators | Krista Hinz amp Elizabeth Dankert

Phone 4805851641e-mail communicationsteamdcranchcom

Web site wwwdcranchcom

Published by

Publisher | Rick McCartney

editorial Director | RaeAnne Marsh

Graphic Design | Benjamin Little

Senior Advertising executivesLouise Ferrari | April Ray | Cami Shore | Greg Stiles

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copyFebruary 2012 DC ranch Community Council Inc

The DC Ranchreg name and logos are trademarks of or licensed by DC Ranch LLC All other trademarks service marks and company names are the property

of their respective owners and no rights or interest are claimed

POSTMASTER Please send address changes to DC ranch Community Council 20555 n Pima Road Suite 140 Scottsdale AZ 85255

February 2012 bull Vol 4 No 2

February 2012 ranch news

From the desk of Paul Skelton A focus on the family is core tenet at DC ranch the Country Club

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Luxury Homes Quality Living that rsquos my Specialty

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BUYING SELLING INVESTING LAND MARKET UPDATES

The Country Club at DC Ranch is recognized as the Valleyrsquos leading golf tennis and social club located in the foothills of the

McDowell Mountains in North Scottsdale

We are proud to announce an innovative market-based approach to Equity Golf Memberships In essence the ldquovaluerdquo is

determined by what the member is willing to sell for and what the buyer is willing to pay We cordially invite you to participate in this

excellent opportunity

Golf Junior Sports Social and Clubhouse memberships

For detailed information please visit wwwccdcranchcom

4803427246 infoccdcranchcom

This winter the sun will shine on you at The Country Club at DC Ranch

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Isnrsquot it great to feel loved Itrsquos amazing how often I hear ldquoI love DC Ranchrdquo and I hear it from both those who reside within the community and those who wish they did My biased initial thought when hearing someone say how much they love DC Ranch is that they are specifi-cally talking about The Country Club at DC Ranch but of course thatrsquos not necessarily the case and more often than not the reference is to the com-munity as a whole ndash as it should be

Yes Irsquom a little partial to the game of golf and all that the Club has to offer the community There is a ldquocacherdquo that both The Country Club and Sil-verleaf bring to the community of DC Ranch that benefits all residents But then there is all that the community provides to the Club ndash the greatest asset at least from my opinion being the reputation that the community has garnered for its focus on family Yes location location location has certainly served the community and

the Club well and at least from the Clubrsquos perspective the quality and reputation of the Clubrsquos amenities and the value associated with mem-bership are clearly key components driving our success But clearly our reputation ndash the communityrsquos reputation ndash has been earned for our respective focus on ldquofamilyrdquo

Every private club in our market-place specifically north Scottsdale offers a quality golf experience good recreation and excellent dining opportunities to their respective memberships The Country Club at DC Ranch offers so much more and as we look to the future our emphasis will continue to be about family and friendships an oasis of sorts where everyone can come together and enjoy one anotherrsquos company a place where diverse and dynamic individuals can enjoy each other and all the Club has to offer and a place where true friendships are made and enhanced

ldquoI come to the Club because itrsquos where I want to be itrsquos where I know my friends arerdquo is a common refrain that we hear at the Club Remember that iconic Boston bar where everybody knows your name Yes Cheers Now that was a special place A community if you really think about it with a lot of great characters who shared their stories and their lives ndash much like this special place we call DC Ranch

Paul K Skelton CCM is general manager and chief operating officer at The Country Club at DC Ranch

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ranch news February 2012

Each year a board of directors is elected to manage Ranch Associa-tion affairs This year three seats are open Terms are expiring for Shawn Seaton of Desert Parks village Joe McGarr of County Club village and Nadia Mustafa of Desert Parks village

Please consider running for the board Need a reason 1 You really love DC Ranch and yoursquod like to help make decisions about

the future of our community 2 You believe you can be a role model for other members within DC

Ranch showing them your high level of commitment thoughtful-ness and hard work You realize being a director means you can work alongside fellow residents for the good of DC Ranch

3 You see how your talents and strengths make sense for the leader-ship within DC Ranch Your skills and experience provide a certain level of expertise to the board and yoursquore willing to donate your time to provide leadership and guidance

4 As a director of DC Ranch you would see how the challenges of lead-ership would make you a better person and you have a desire to grow as a person and as a leader through the experience

5 You have a vision for where you would like to see DC Ranch in three years in five Years in 10 years As a director you could help structure the direction of our community as we plan for the future

6 As a board member you will get to meet and work with fellow resi-dents The position is both challenging and rewarding and an oppor-tunity to give back to the greatest community in the country

Still not convinced Please contact Andy Andrews executive director at andyandrewsdcranchinccom or 4804195304 for more reasons to run or questions concerning the upcoming election

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The following DC Ranch team members celebrate an anniversary in February Please join us in thanking them for their service to DC Ranch

Community CouncilFeb 4 Suzanne Walden-Wells Executive Director 4 years

Ranch AssociationFeb 5 Blanca Aguilar Receptionist 5 years

StAFF ANNiverSArieS

Six reasons to run for the ranch Association Board

Community centers have new fitness room flooring Trail-blazer Breakfast options

At the end of 2011 the carpet flooring in the Desert Camp fitness room was replaced with a rubber flooring product made out of recycled tires As a reminder Desert Camp Community Center offers activities such as ping pong nock hockey Wii and kinect and a heated pool Youth and teens are invited to stop by Desert Camp to play basketball after school a goal of Community Council staff is to garner enough interest for a 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 tournament Thursdayrsquos Trail-blazer Breakfast is now also available at The Homestead Community Center Enjoy a continental breakfast of bagels muffins and fresh fruit every Thursday from 8 to 10 am

Sojourner Center painting project continues in 2012

Join resident members of Scottsdale Foot-hills Rotary and the InteractKeystone Club as they continue the painting project started in October 2011 The Sojourner Center recently acquired a new housing unit and is need of a cleanup The project will include the painting and detail work for more than 30 bedrooms including hallways and bathrooms More than 100 volunteers are needed to assist on this project Painting days will occur on three Saturdays in February 4 11 and 18 Painting will begin promptly at 8 am For more infor-mation or to sign up to help please contact Jennifer Clark at 4805383544

Ranch Association board meeting update

At the Dec 12 board of directors meeting the board took action not to withdraw the tree maintenance program for Desert Parks village and to review actual cost related to the program approved recommenda-tions to actively request proposals for an overlay of Desert Camp Road approved the easements for the City of Scottsdale and Southwest Gas and approved revised employee handbook All meeting minutes are available on dcranchcom after they are approved by the board

Board of Directors Election Timeline

Feb 1Candidate applications available on DCRanchcom or at The Ranch Offices

Feb 15Candidate applications included with monthly statements March 5 Questions and answers session prior to regular board meeting at Desert Camp Community Center 5 pm

March 13Candidate Interest Reception at Desert Camp Community Center 6 pm

March 16Deadline for Candidate Statements Must be received at Ranch Office by 5 pm

March 20Ballots mailed to Neighborhood Voting Members (NVM) or residents March 27Candidate Forum at Desert Camp Community Center 6 pm April 2Annual Meeting at The Homestead430 pm Local Vendor Show 530 pm Meeting

Preserversquos Gimme 5 program accepts all types of clean polypropylene (5) plastics which are turned into Preserve personal care and kitchen products Drop them off in the ldquoGimme 5rdquo container available at select Whole Foods and food co-ops Visit pre-serveproductscomrecycling to find a location or learn how to mail them in

Recycling tip

Presidentrsquos Day office hours for DC ranch facilities

In observance of Presidentrsquos Day The Ranch Offices on Market Street and The Homestead Community Center will be closed on Monday Feb 20 and reopen on Tuesday Feb 21 at 8 am Desert Camp Community Center will remain open on Presidentrsquos Day from 8 am to 4 pm

Key fob audit completeA key fob audit was conducted in

November and completed in December that merged two databases used by the Community Council and Ranch Association to manage access within neighborhoods and areas of the community centers If your key fob was not updated during the audit process it can be updated anytime at either Desert Camp Community Center or The Homestead Community Center Tenants within DC Ranch must be registered with the Ranch Association in order to receive a key fob

As a reminder property owners may receive one key fob at no charge and addi-tional key fobs may be purchased for $20 each Tenants registered with the Ranch Association may purchase key fobs for $20 each

Council board member named a Cox Conserves Heroes Arizona finalist

Melinda Gulick was selected as one of three finalists for Cox Conserves Heroes Arizona in recognition of her work for the local environment In 2007 The Trust for Public Land part-nered with Cox Enterprises to create the community conservation awards program Cox 7 will produce video shorts of the finalists and the public votes online The winner receives $5000-$10000 to grant to an environmental nonprofit of his or her choice The judging panel is comprised of local environmental and community leaders in addition to a Trust for Public Land representative Until Feb 13 the public can to go to Cox7comcoxconserves to vote The Cox Conserves Hero for Arizona will be announced in late February

Melinda Gulick


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Market Street gains core strengthThe Pilates Room slated to open mid-February By Ruth Rosenquis t | BLEND Market ing

When DC Ranch resident Kelly Richardson first stepped foot onto Market Street in 2008 she immediately knew she wanted to locate her business here someday Four years later Richardsonrsquos vision has become a reality with the opening of The Pilates Room next to LrsquoHermitage Jewelers this month

ldquoI couldnrsquot be happier to be hererdquo said Richardson Richardson fell in love with the desert when her older brother moved to Arizona

for college Numerous family vacations to the Valley reaffirmed her desire to relocate from her childhood home in Des Moines Iowa Richardson and her husband Jonathan eventually chose to settle in DC Ranch envisioning it as a place to raise their family with access to community events an outdoor lifestyle and scenic vistas that blend Southwestern architecture with the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Richardson has been a Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor for more than 10 years She is an advocate of STOTT Pilatesrsquo whole body approach to fitness which empha-sizes strength training with flexibility gain She opened her first Arizona studio location in the Carefree area with a training repertoire including mat reformer cadillac stability chair ladder chair and barrels

In mid-February Market Street will become the one and only location for The Pilates Room A catalyst for her move to Market Street was the opportunity to become the Regional Licensed Training Center for STOTT Pilates Instructors from Colorado New Mexico and beyond

ldquoMarket Streetrsquos charm and appeal to visitors from other states will create a draw for students wanting to train in a vacation-like atmosphererdquo she said With private and group sessions at all skill levels The Pilates Room on Market Street will offer body barre yoga and TRX training sessions

DC Ranch resident Kelly Richardson is targeting mid-February as a timeframe for opening The Pilates Room on Market Street

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The Pilates Room Open Monday through Saturday

from 6 am to 9 pm and by appointment 20789 N Pima Rd Suite 135

4804831100thepilatesroomazcom

Use your DC Ranch Loyalty Card when you purchase 10 classes to receive a free session (first time clients only)

Arizona population impacted by golf rsquos popularityArizonarsquos golfrsquos histories share a courseBy Ranch News

Golf and Arizona have gone hand in hand for the last 100 years Rumor has it that Arizonarsquos first golf course built in 1908 was The Turquoise Valley Golf Course 90 miles southeast of Tucson just 300 yards from the border of Mexico And it is only rumor

ldquoGolfrsquos fabled beginnings in what was then only a territory are somewhat shrouded in controversy about what was truly an official courserdquo said Tom Colceri a native of Scottsdale who handles sales marketing and membership services at Silverleaf Colceri is a PGA professional and has worked in the golf and hospital-ity business for more than 20 years

But golfrsquos history in the Valley is more definitively recorded Scottsdalersquos first golf course was Coronado Built in 1966 it is an executive course near Miller and Thomas Roads And the oldest golf course in Phoenix was Phoenix Country Club which dates back to 1899 more than 10 years before Arizona was granted statehood in 1912

ldquoThe First Phoenix Open played at Phoenix Country Club was contested in 1934 and won by Ralph Guldahl He

took home $600 bucks for his winning efforts About 38 people just a guess were in attendance that year In contrast the Waste Management Phoenix Open played at the TPC Scottsdale down the street often has approximately one-half million people in attendance during the four-day contest Last year Mark Wilson won the event and netted a sweet 109 million clamsrdquo said Colceri

Historically on golf courses such as Phoenix Country Club standard practice was to flood each nine holes alternate Mondays and let the water sink its way into the soil Todayrsquos irrigations methods are quite different consisting of multiple sprinkler heads sophisti-cated computer systems to detect dry areas conserving and dispersing water only where needed

ldquoTodayrsquos high-tech turfgrass and maintenance practices give our courses their wonderful emerald green color and provide smooth playing surfacesrdquo said Colceri

Golf carts didnrsquot exist until Arizona until about 1935 They were three-wheeled with a central bar for steering and were ill suited and flat-out danger-ous for most courses Today golf carts look and drive more like luxury small cars with an abundance of features and conveniences like built in coolers GPS systems safety brakes lights horns mag wheels and more

The Country Club at DC Ranch was built in 1997 on a piece of private desert land used as a working ranch for 70 years

ldquoThe Club quickly became the talk of the town as high-quality private golf was lacking in north Scottsdale and limited to a few clubs much further north of the cityrdquo said Colceri ldquoIt was an instant success More golf success in the com-munity followed five years later in 2002 with the development of Silverleaf The course and membership is now celebrat-ing its 10-year anniversary Together these courses and communities with over 60 percent of open space preserved and protected have become the best of the best in gated golf communitiesrdquo

Colceri is sure that the histories of both Arizona and golf are linked

ldquoAs we celebrate the young state of Arizonarsquos centennial itrsquos only fitting that golf be included as an important part of what brought people hererdquo said Colceri ldquoGolf played a big role in people eventu-ally calling Arizona lsquohomersquordquo


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Golfrsquos impact on Arizona livingEconomic

The Arizona golf industry has an economic impact in excess of $34 billion annually Historic golf development has a recurring economic impact of $2 billion through enhanced property values that are taxed annually Taxes generated directly from the Arizona golf course industry come to $79455853 annually

LivingApproximately 93500 Arizona households are

located in golf communities The golf industry employs 19481 Arizonans earning $291 million in wages and benefits

EnvironmentalGolf courses account for just 2 percent of

Arizonarsquos annual water consumption Turf grass on Arizona golf courses produces enough oxygen annually to support 2143082 people helping to improve air quality

Source Arizona Golf Industry Economic amp Environmental Report for 2004

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MSCrsquos recent changes are visual geographicalBy Jace McKe ighan | MSC S teward and DC Ranch res ident

The only constant at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy these days is change Lately the changes taking place have been visual McDowell Sonoran Conservancy has changed its logo and the City has been able to acquire additional land for the Preserve

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy has adopted a new logo that includes people Two primary reasons drove this inclusion First to differentiate McDowell Sonoran Conservancy an independent nonprofit organization from the McDowell Sonoran Preserve an area of preserved land owned by the City of Scottsdale and secondly to emphasize that MSC represents the human side of the Preserve effort part of the interface between the land and the community at large This is also reflected in our new tag line ldquoPeople Preserving Naturerdquo

Scottsdalersquos voters have repeatedly voted in support of the Preserve At the same time MSCrsquos volunteers have dedicated themselves to assisting in that effort wherever possible whether by maintaining trails leading public hikes or par-ticipating in the McDowell Sonoran Field Institute that is surveying all of the flora and fauna in the Preserve While the Preserve provides our purpose MSCrsquos people actually fulfill that purpose

Scottsdale continues to support the Preserve as well In December the City acquired some 4300 acres of State Trust Land in two sales totaling $86 million dollars These new acquisitions are located northeast of Pima Road and Dynamite Boulevard The Preserversquos trail system will be significantly expanded as a result of these acquisitions making MSCrsquos need for volunteers only greater in the coming months If you want to join us the next new steward orientation is Saturday March 3 at the McDowell Mountain Ranch Community Center You can register by calling the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy office at 4809987971 The orientation provides a background into how the Preserve was established the relationship between MSC and City of Scottsdale and the methods MSC uses to meets its mission

Another visual change is in the works MSC will launch a new website that will be unveiled this month User comments about the new site will be appreciated Until then see you on the trails

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy champions the sustainability of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the benefit of this and future generations As stewards we connect the community to the Preserve through education research advocacy partnerships and safe respectful access

These rock formations are found on land recently acquired in the north area of the Preserve northeast of Pima Road and Dynamite Boulevard

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The following is a list of events and activities at DC Ranch this month Some activities and events may have a fee or admission Please see DCRanchcom for more information and an up-to-date calendar of activities

Adult Social Clubs amp Activities

Social Bridge ClubWednesdays | 1230 to 4 pmDesert Camp Community Center4805136296

PokerTuesdays | 1 to 3 pmDesert Camp Community Center4805854513

Intermediate amp Duplicate Bridge ClubTuesdays | 1 to 4 pmThe Homestead Community Center4805854699

Basics YogaTuesdays amp Thursdays | 9 to 10 amDesert Camp Community Center4808183232

ZumbaThursdays | 1030 to 1130 amThe Homestead Community Center4805383585

Child Youth amp Teen Activities

Mondays with MommyMondays | 930 to 1030 amThe Homestead Community Center4805383544

Kindermusik (ages birth-4)Wednesdays | 9 am to NoonDesert Camp Community Center4807940222

Storytime at DC RanchWednesdays | 4 to 430 pmDesert Camp Community CenterThursdays | 930 to 10 amThe Homestead Community Center4805383544

Little Kicks Soccer (ages 3-5)Thursdays | 4 to 445 pmDesert Camp Community Center4805857684

Little Dribblers Basketball (ages 3-5)Mondays | 4 to 445 pmThe Homestead Community Center4805857684

eveNtSJunior Dribblers Basketball (ages 5-7)Mondays | 5 to 545 pmThe Homestead Community Center4805857684

Childrenrsquos Dance ClassWednesdays | 10 to 1045 amThe Homestead Community Center4806280881

TGIF Tween Night Friday Feb 10 | 6 to 9 pmThe Homestead Community Center4803427178

TGIF Little WranglersFriday Feb 10 | 6 to 830 pmDesert Camp Community Center4803427178

Workshops for Youth amp Families

Powerhouse III (ages 9-12)Sunday Feb 12 | 1 to 6 pmThe Homestead Community Center4802459724

The Homestead Playhouse

HOLES AuditionsTuesday Jan 31 | 4 to 7 pmThursday Feb 2 | 315 to 6 pmCopper Ridge School

Beauty and the Beast Jr AuditionsTuesday Feb 7 | 4 to 7 pmThursday Feb 9 | 4 to 7 pmThe Homestead Community Center4805383544

Community Events amp Activities

Trailblazer BreakfastsThursdays | 8 to 10 amDesert Camp Community CenterThe Homestead Community Center4803427178

CPR amp First Aid Training CourseTuesday Feb 7 | 6 to 9 pmDesert Camp Community Center6234782296

Actors Theatre Presents First RehearsalDead Manrsquos Cell PhoneWednesday Feb 8 | 630 to 730 pmThe Homestead Community Center4803427178

DC Ranch Group RunSaturday Feb 11 | 7 to 10 amDesert Camp Community Center4805383540

Murder MysterySaturday Feb 25 | 6 to 9 pmThe Country Club at DC Ranch4805383582

Community Meetings

Ranch Association Board of DirectorsMonday Feb 6 | 530 to 7 pmDesert Camp Community Center4804195308

Ranch Association Modifications CommitteeTuesdays Feb 14 amp 28 | 430 to 530 pmThe Ranch Offices on Market Street4804195308

Passport to ArtJoe Ray Latino painter and printmakerThursday Feb 23 | 6 to 8 pmDesert Camp Community Center

Most of Rayrsquos work is reflective of a bi-cultural perspective formed by the Arizona and Mexico regions and the people who live there and a contemporary Chicano perspective The work speaks to the Mexicano the Chicano the Hispanic and the Gavacho Ray who lives in Scottsdale is also vice president of multi-cultural marketing at EB Lane Advertising and Public Relations

March Community Rummage Sale offers spring cleaning opportunities

Just in time to take advantage of what may be the results of spring cleaning of closets and garages the DC Ranch Community Council will host a Community Rummage Sale on Saturday March 10 at The Homestead Community Center from 8 am to noon Residents are invited to reserve a 10rsquo x 10rsquo space to display items for sale and all residents are welcome to shop The event is open to the public There is no fee to participate as a vendor but please register in advance Goodwill of Arizona will take away unsold items for donation after the sale has concluded For more information or to participate please contact the Community Council at 4803427178

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Kukuirsquoula is golferrsquos paradise by design and experienceDMBrsquos Hawaii project recently named lsquoBest New Private Course of the Yearrsquo by Golf MagazineBy Cass idy Campana | DMB Assoc ia tes

DMB Associates the developer of DC Ranch and Silverleaf has created another golferrsquos paradise at Kukuilsquoula the garden of Hawaiirsquos Kauai Brent Herrington president of DMBrsquos Kukuilsquoula Development Company served for a decade as the senior vice president and general manager of DC Ranch so he knows how to build a unique golf course with an eye toward preserving the best views of this special place

Working with PGA champion Tom Weiskopf the Kukuilsquoula team designed the perfect course where golfers can see the ocean from every hole experience a variety of micro-climates and have a truly spectacular golf experience

ldquoTom fell in love with the gentle beauty of Kauai and designed a golf course that truly feels like it belongs hererdquo said Herrington ldquoThe magic is in the subtle ways he frames views provides vistas and overlooks and works with the natural contours of the landrdquo

The community sits on a series of undulat-ing hillsides canyons and coastal bluffs

ldquoI think one of the greatest challenges a course designer faces is lsquofindingrsquo the golf course on a project site rather than lsquobuildingrsquo itrdquoexplained Brian Paul PGA head golf profes-sional for The Club at Kukuilsquoula ldquoA great golf course fits in the with the terrain seamlessly and even when brand new should look as if it belongs thererdquo

While the design of the course is spectacu-lar for serious golfers itrsquos the unique expe-riences and vistas of this course that keep residents talking about their golf experience The course is immersive in the Kauai experi-ence The design of the golf course presented special opportunities to preserve important Hawaiian cultural and historical sites

ldquoOne particular site which rests just behind the 12th green once served as a lsquolighthousersquo in a way Our Hawaiian ancestors would burn kukui nut oil which produces a unique red flame to provide a navigation beacon for those on the seardquo said Paul

One of the most unique amenities in the community is the Upcountry Farm where vegetables herbs tropical fruits and flowers are grown for the use of the residents The golf course is home to some of these same native treats

ldquoThat same concept was integrated into the golf course as well where you will find maca-damia trees groves of star fruit and lychee a pineapple plantation coffee crown flowers and too many more to list There is some-thing really special about picking your own mandarin orange on the 10th hole and eating it right off the treerdquo said Paul

While DMB and Kukuilsquoula have enjoyed the awards and accolades from Golf Magazine and others itrsquos the comments from Club members that mean the most to Herrington

ldquoThe comment I value above all others is when people tell me Kukuilsquoula is the most enjoyable golf course theyrsquove ever playedrdquo said Herrington ldquoThis tells me that everything is working the way we envisionedrdquo

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A Hundred Years in the Desert A Centennial ShowFeb 1-April 1 Herberger Theater Center

This centennial art exhibit features the work of 26 Arizona artists and explores questions such as lsquoWhat does it mean to live in the desert How is life different here than in other states and how is life in Arizona different now than it has been in the pastrsquo For tickets or more information call 6022547399 or visit herbergertheaterorgart_gallery

The Passage of Time A History of ArizonaFeb 13 | 11 am to 5 pm Chaparral Suites Resort

This event celebrates Arizonarsquos history It opens with a keynote presentation by retired US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OrsquoConnor and includes a luncheon featuring an ldquoAre You Smarter Than a Fourth Graderrdquo contest against the 945 KOOL FM morning hosts Enjoy 16 exhibits created by Scottsdale School District elementary classes For more information call 4809452651

Fun things to do in February Valley families have a variety of events and activities to choose from

Waste Management Phoenix Open Feb 4-5 | Tournament Players Club

of Scottsdale Find out why this tournament boasts largest galleries in golf and has earned the nickname ldquoGreatest Show on Grassrdquo For more information call 6028700163 or visit wmphoenixopencom

Wicked Feb 15- 29 | ASU Gammage AuditoriumBring the family to see a tale of the two witches from the legendary Land of Oz during the off-Broadway show ldquoWickedrdquo The show broke box office records and sold out in record time when it last played ASU Gammage in 2009 For tickets call 4809653434 or visit asugammagecom

Arabian Horse ShowFeb 16-26 | West World Since 1955 the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world It has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2400 horses bringing top owners trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance to win For tickets call 4805151500 or visit wwwscottsdaleshowcom

By purposeful design golfers can experience a variety of micro-climates on the Kukuilsquoula course


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ryan House mom to headline annual run at DC ranch on March 3 By Kr i s ta H inz | Communi ty Counc i l

Andrews an Ahwatukee resident knew that something was wrong with her son Joel at an early age

ldquoI noticed that Joel didnrsquot move roll or crawl like other babies his agerdquo she said ldquoI took to him to what I thought would be a regular check up but an appointment that normally should be about 45 minutes took two hours Very confused and heartbroken I left the visit with referrals to see a geneticist an oncologist a neurosurgeon and a cardiologistrdquo

Joel now 3 and-a-half years old was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) when he was just four months old NF1 is a condition characterized by changes in skin coloring and the growth of tumors along nerves in the skin brain and other parts of the body

Some individuals with NF1 also develop tumors that grow along the optic nerve that can lead to reduced vision or total vision loss Along with this tumor Joel had a 3-centimeter tumor growing along his cervical spine that inhibited normal movement by pressuring his spinal cord This discov-ery put him at serious risk of paralysis or worse He also had Craniosynostosis condition in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant skull close too soon

Already in his short life Joel has undergone three major surger-ies including a spinal fusion tumor removal and a surgery to improve his mobility as his conditions restrict him to a protective neck and back brace

ldquoJoel requires round-the-clock carerdquo Andrews said ldquoI am constantly on

guard Many parents have special needs children Some have family support and some do not I am one of the ones who do notrdquo

Andrews has a physical therapy background and is a certified personal trainer which makes caring for Joel a bit easier But regular activities and having the opportunity to enjoy personal time has proved to be a daily challenge

ldquoFor me to get a manicure and pedicure is a miraclerdquo she said ldquoWhen you have a special needs child you donrsquot take little things for grantedrdquo

Andrews whose family lives in various cities across the country is also mom to her 8-year-old son Carter On top of that she works full time as a product representative for Apex Fitness Group a position that requires frequent travel

Ryan House allows her to the personal time she very much deserves

ldquoI donrsquot worry about a thing when Joel is at Ryan Hose and thatrsquos respite for merdquo she said

Running is an outlet for Andrews She will headline the 2012 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch on March 3 Andrews will race in the 10K while Joel enjoys the ride along with her in the stroller

ldquoI look forward to seeing the com-munity and other Ryan House kids out on the trailrdquo she said ldquoItrsquos a wonderful thing to have support for the children whose livesrsquo depend on itrdquo

Join Andrews and other Valley families in support of Ryan House on March 3 for the annual Run by register-ing for the 5K 10K or Half Marathon on Activecom


By Ac tors Theatre

Actors Theatre the resident theatre company in Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix comes to DC Ranch in February Be among the first to get a preview of its upcoming performance ldquoDead Manrsquos Cell Phonerdquo during First Rehearsal and enjoy an opportunity to interact with the cast and director

ldquolsquoDead Manrsquos Cell Phonersquo is a wildly imaginative new comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl who authored last seasonrsquos smash In the Next Room or the Vibrator Playrdquo said Actors Theatrersquos Producing Artistic Director Matthew Wiener

Ruhl who studied at Brown Univer-sity has written a number of award-winning plays that have been produced at Lincoln Center Theater Second Stage Yale Repertory Theatre among others She is originally from Chicago

The play centers on an incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafeacute A stranger at the next table Jean -- played by Philadelphia actress Meghan Malloy-- has had enough The phonersquos owner is a dead man Gordon with a whole lot of loose ends Jean is sleepwalking through her life until she answers Gordonrsquos cell phone Answering it turns out to be a wake-up call that launches her into an uncomfortable encounter with the dead manrsquos mother a date with his brother a drinking binge with his wife and a myste-rious rendezvous with a strange woman -- not to mention a handful of trips to the afterlife and the black market

In this quirky and surreal modern adventure Jean answers the dead manrsquos phone and then keeps on answering it -- partly to learn what kind of man he was but more-so to connect with the ones hersquos left behind

Actors theatre brings lsquoFirst rehearsalrsquo to DC ranchResidents invited to get a preview of upcoming Herberger Theater Center show

Actors Theatre presents First RehearsalldquoDead Manrsquos Cell Phonerdquo preview and Q amp A with Matthew Wiener and cast

Wednesday Feb 8 at 630 pm Free admission

The Homestead Community Center

For tickets to the performance contact the Herberger Box Office at 6022528497 or visit actorstheatrephxorg

ldquoDead Manrsquos Cell Phonerdquo raises ques-tions about the routines into which we fall and the consequences of breaking such social codes It tackles the issue of privacy and how technology both binds us to others yet puts an electronic barrier between us and humanity It is a work about how we memorialize the dead mdash and how that remembering changes us

First Rehearsal will be led by Wiener along with the cast of the show (Patty Davis Suarez Joe Kremer and Sally Jo Bannow) who will discuss some of the challenges and pleasures of working on this play Actors will share a few minutes of the script and a question and answer period will round out the 60-minute event

ldquoActors Theatre has been doing First Rehearsal at the Herberger Theater Center for many years and has grown in popularity Our VIP patrons love the opportunity to learn more about the shows we produce and spend some time with the artists We are thrilled to bring this program to DC Ranch Many of our patrons live in the area and we hope to entice some new people to come see our showsrdquo said Wiener

Performances of ldquoDead Manrsquos Cell Phonerdquo run Feb 24 through March 11 at the Herberger Theater Center

Meghan Malloy of Philadelphia plays the lead character Jean in the upcoming performance of ldquoDead Manrsquos Cell Phonerdquo

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Scottsdale Healthcare achieves a Valley first in radiology accreditation

Scottsdale Healthcare is now the Valleyrsquos only multihospital health system accred-ited in all major types of radiology by the American College of Radiology (ACR) an achievement representing the highest level of imaging quality and safety The accomplishment came with Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital recently earning ACR accreditation in nuclear medicine―making Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center and Scottsdale Health-care Thompson Peak Hospital all accredited in mammography CT ultrasound MRI and nuclear medicine Accreditation is awarded after board-certified radiologists radiographers and medical physicists conduct rigorous evaluations of image quality and procedures on behalf of the ACR

Electronics Recycling Day is Feb 4Rid your home of unneeded electronics items at Electronics Recycling

Day Accepted items include computer office and entertainment equipment This free program is from 730 am to 2 pm Saturday Feb 4 at the cityrsquos Corporation Yard 9191 E San Salvador For details call 4803125602

Parada del Sol Parade is Feb 11Take part in a Scottsdale tradition on Saturday Feb 11 when the Parada del

Sol Parade unfolds along Scottsdale Road between Oak Street and Indian School Road The ldquoworldrsquos largest horsedrawn paraderdquo starts at 10 am and features floats horses bands and tons of cowboy fun More fun follows the parade in Old Town Scottsdale with the Trails End Celebration ndash dancing entertainment and kidsrsquo activi-ties Remember Scottsdale Road from Camelback to McDowell roads will be closed from 6 am to 2 pm For more Parada activity details ndash including the Hashknife Pony Express arrival in town and the Rodeo ndash call the Jaycees at 4809903179

Voter registration deadline is Feb 13 for cityrsquos March special election

Those wanting to vote in Scottsdalersquos March Special Election have until Feb 13 to register Voters will consider a General Plan update a franchise agreement and seven City Charter amendments The special election is on March 13The General Plan update guides development and growth in the city for the next 10 to 20 years Cities and towns are required to update their plans every 10 years The franchise agreement if approved by voters would allow Southwest Gas to continue using the cityrsquos rights of way for pipelines and equipment Seven charter amendments were carryovers from 2010 and did not make it on last yearrsquos ballot The amendments would seek to change or clarify the charter which is the document that defines the cityrsquos roles and powers More information about the ballot items and election will be available soon on the cityrsquos website

Diversity program focuses on fashion industryFind out how much color will hit the catwalks during Scottsdale Fashion Week

Scottsdalersquos Cross Cultural Communications Series focuses on diversity in the fashion industry at a pair of free sessions The first is scheduled noon Tuesday Feb 14 at Mustang Library Auditorium 10101 N 90th St The second takes place at 6 pm Thursday Feb 16 at Civic Center Library Auditorium 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd Black Russian Labelrsquos Joanna DeShay and model Tanisha Mariko Harper host the events To register or to get more details call 4803127772

Fit City Scottsdale is Feb 18Residents are invited to come celebrate fitness health and wellness at the

fourth annual Fit City Scottsdale Kickoff Festivities take place from 8 am to 1 pm Saturday Feb 18 at Scottsdale Community College 9000 E Chaparral Rd Festivities will tip off with a Fit City 5K Run followed by live entertainment fitness demon-strations and activities for all ages For more information call 4803120217 or visit FitCityScottsdaleorg

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February is a big month in the valley and at Four Seasons resortBy A l i son Ba i l in Batz | HMA Publ i c Re la t ions

Steve and Jackie Beeghley (left) share happy times at DC Ranch with friends Matt and Lisa OrsquoBrien (right) among many other neighbors

Each winter as the temperature cools Arizona gets even hotter

ldquoTo say we are in season during the winter months would be an understatementrdquo said DC Ranch resident Jackie Beeghley

And she would know As a sales manager at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North her winter is hotter than most

A member of the Four Seasons team since its incep-tion in 1999 Beeghley has seen the hotel grow and blossom literally over the past decade-plus

ldquoI remember when we planted all of the cactus and other plant life here on propertyrdquo said Beeghley ldquoNow those shrubs are some of the most majestic desert landscape in the worldrdquo

But donrsquot take her word for itThe proof lies in the Beeghleyrsquos exclusive clientele

many of whom have been bringing large groups to the resort and to Scottsdale year after year to be treated to the unique desert decadence that only the Four Seasons can provide

From planning cattle drives to lavish dinners in the desert Beeghley has done it all ndash and then some

She started her career in the mid-1990s with the Royal Palms another picturesque resort property in Arizona But in 1999 when she learned that the Four Seasons would be expanding into north Scottsdale her home she jumped at the chance to show off her ldquoown backyardrdquo to the world

Ironically Beeghley has been so successful in inviting groups both large and small to experience her backyard that shersquos been able to use the companyrsquos generous travel benefits to visit other ndash more exotic ndash ldquobackyardsrdquo herself including Bangkok London Buenos Aires and Bali

ldquoI have to say the travel is a perkrdquo said Beeghley ldquoBut that travel changed quite a bit when I became a mommyhellipto twinsrdquo

Yes the super saleswoman is also a mother to two-year-old twins

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Favorite DC Ranch memory Wersquore an active family so everything from our daily hikes on the trails with the kids to the picnics to the park to the dive-in movies are a joy

What community means To me community really is your extended family It is the people and families we surround ourselves with to celebrate lifersquos joys and those we band together with in times of need

Since the little ones came around Beeghley and her husband had happily traded in cocktails in Bali for playtime in Hawaii which is still quite a perk

Shersquos also traded sleep for more workldquoBy far February and March are our busiest monthsrdquo

said Beeghley ldquoThankfully in addition to all of the work my team puts into making each grouprsquos trip memorable the resort itself goes above and beyond when it comes to on-site events and attractions for both my groups and all of our guests But hey we havenrsquot been a Five Diamond Property for 12 years in a row for nothingrdquo


ldquoThe future heart and hub of the East Valley will be known as Eastmarkrdquo said DMB CEO Eneas Kane ldquoThe name has a clear connection to the East Valley that is a reflection of the destination and conveys a true sense of placerdquo This rendering depicts some of the green space that will be an element of Eastmark

Over the past year DMBrsquos community development team has been diligently at work on the thematic design for our newest community in the East Valley As you may know the name of the commu-nity Eastmark was announced on Jan 12

Much like our early days with DC Ranch it begins with a lot of blank paper base maps charrettes and photos of ideas pinned to 4rsquox 8rsquo sheets of black foam core that cover the walls of our project work room This exercise helps us take our vision for the community and transform it into a tangible built identity

As with all of our communities and especially for one of this scale it is important that we ask ourselves ldquoWhat does this new place want to look and feel like What will make this community not just a place to live but one that is truly alive What will make this a place that people love so much that they want to show it off and share with their family and friends How do we make our mark in the East Valley today and for genera-tions to comerdquo

DMB makes its mark in the east valleyTight-knit expression of neighborhood in DC Ranch also wanted for new community By Trevor Barger | Esp i r i tu Loc i

The themeing at DC Ranch started with the McDowell Mountains the beau-tiful desert vegetation and a desire to create great Arizona neighborhoods This new place in Mesa will develop from the community building principles found at the Ranch

But with its vastly different setting and assets the new developmentrsquos character and the way it lives will be greatly different The community built on land that was once the General Motors Proving Grounds features unin-terrupted views of the Superstition Mountains and proximity to three major freeways ASU Polytechnic Campus and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

In order to execute our vision for the community we worked with neighbors and the City of Mesa so they are engaged in creating and shaping this new place Our stakeholders in Mesa learned about DMBrsquos values and vision during their visits to DC Ranch We have shown key stakeholders firsthand how DC Ranch lives the way we intended and grows better with each passing year

Fire fighters engineers planners council members and everyone else who see the neighborhoodsmdashthe shady tree-lined streets the quail crossing the road the kids playing in parks the neighbors greeting each other at AJrsquos and families exploring the trails in the eveningmdashare extremely impressed and I think maybe a little jealous

The themeing and place-making approach of weaving together major employment residential parks worship sites schools retail and restaurants will create a vibrant and distinctive community

Trevor Barger is principal of Espiritu Loci and land planner and designer for DMBrsquos DC Ranch and Eastmark communities


Around the Ranch1 Abby and Patrick McGill were in for a popcorn treat when they rode their bikes to Desert Camp Community Center on Jan 19 Popcorn was made for all residents that day in honor of National Popcorn Day Photo Krista Hinz

2 Red flowers named Valentine bushes are blooming at the entrance and exit gates in Arcadia a Silverleaf neighborhood These are one of the few bushes that bloom in the winter and just in time for Valentinersquos Day They require very little pruning and only grow to be about 3-feet tall by 3-feet wide Arcadia Gate is located at 9889 E Parkside Lane It is the first guard house located on the west side of Thompson Peak Parkway and north of Legacy Boulevard Photo AZ Plant Lady

3 Holly Cottor attended the Jan 5 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch Kick Off Party at Sole Sports with her son Ryan who is the namesake of Ryan House Mother and son will run the 10K on March 3 Photo Krista Hinz

4 Christine Hawkins Sofie Walcker Andi Felton Andi Bean Cathy Heitel Nancy King and Danielle Foley (left to right) trained for the March 3 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch during a group run on Jan 21 Walcker of Active Body Worx served as guest speaker during a clinic included in the training run Felton is a local elite runner who is serving as group run trainer The next group run is Feb 11 Photo Tempe Ligett

5 Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane spoke with Com-munity Council board treasurer Rich Puricelli at the City-sponsored Community Conversa-tions event on Jan 19 at Desert Camp Commu-nity Center About a dozen residents attended

The Mayor answered questions about West-World and spoke in general terms about the McDowell corridor the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and the Barrett-Jackson auction among other topics Photo Anne Driscoll

6 Community Council Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells and Ranch Association Executive Director Andy Andrews were among the staff who attended Community Conversa-tions with Mayor Jim Lane hosted at DC Ranch on Jan 19 Photo Anne Driscoll

7 Jeffrey James Ortagus is guest services coor-dinator at Desert Camp Community Center where he works during weekends Ortagus is a pre-med undergraduate student at Grand Canyon University Photo Brandon W Curtis

8 Ranch Association Executive Director Andy Andrews welcomes local real estate agents to an orientation at Desert Camp Community Center on Jan 20 At the orientation DC Ranch staff provided an overview of the amenities and com-munity guidelines to agents so they can more fully inform their clients about the lifestyle at DC Ranch Photo Kimberly Crowther-Miller

9 Sole Sports owner Lance Muzslay far left and Ryan House board member Jim Pierson center with group runners during the Jan 5 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch Kick Off Party at Sole Sports Photo Krista Hinz

10 Community Council Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells left and Ryan House board member Jim Pierson right represented the DC Ranch and Ryan House partnership at the Jan 5 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch Kick Off Party at Sole Sports Photo Krista Hinz

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SILVERLEAF SALES AND INFORMATION CENTERLocated on Market Street in DC Ranch bull 20789 N Pima Road Suite 100 bull Scottsdale AZ 85255

The above information compiled per MLS as of 11912 and subject to change Information herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified If your property is currently listedthis is not meant as a solicitation Prices and property availability remain subject to change copy 2011 DMB Realty Network LLC The DMB Realtyreg name and logos are registered trademarks ofDMB Associates Inc All rights reserved

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168 Homes Sold Sales Volume $122217000

3 Homesites Sold Sales Volume $2075000

Current Available Homes 68 Price Range $256000 - $3995000

Current Available Homesites 9Price Range $350000 - $1050000

Completed Custom Homes 197

Total Custom Homesites 241

Custom Homes Under Construction 4

DC Ranch has experienced a 32 decrease in available home inventory sinceJanuary 2011

SILVERLEAF

Sold 48 HomesSales Volume $101841000

Sold 33 Homesites Sales Volume $18951000

Current Available Homes 54Price Range $1270000 to over $10 million

Current Available Homesites 71 Price Range $250000 - $3995000

Homes under construction 27

Silverleaf has experienced a 23 decrease in available home inventory sinceJanuary 2011

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Ranch News is a non-for-profit newspaper published monthly by the DC ranch Community Council to share timely and relevant information with residents The publication seeks to build community by connecting neighbors through stories and pictures and to offer a product valuable to advertisers Ranch News celebrates and perpetuates the values of the DC ranch community

Communications Director | Kimberly Crowther Miller

Public relations Manager | Anne Driscoll

Communications Coordinators | Krista Hinz amp Elizabeth Dankert

Phone 4805851641e-mail communicationsteamdcranchcom

Web site wwwdcranchcom

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editorial Director | RaeAnne Marsh

Graphic Design | Benjamin Little

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The DC Ranchreg name and logos are trademarks of or licensed by DC Ranch LLC All other trademarks service marks and company names are the property

of their respective owners and no rights or interest are claimed

POSTMASTER Please send address changes to DC ranch Community Council 20555 n Pima Road Suite 140 Scottsdale AZ 85255

February 2012 bull Vol 4 No 2


From the desk of Paul Skelton A focus on the family is core tenet at DC ranch the Country Club

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This winter the sun will shine on you at The Country Club at DC Ranch

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Isnrsquot it great to feel loved Itrsquos amazing how often I hear ldquoI love DC Ranchrdquo and I hear it from both those who reside within the community and those who wish they did My biased initial thought when hearing someone say how much they love DC Ranch is that they are specifi-cally talking about The Country Club at DC Ranch but of course thatrsquos not necessarily the case and more often than not the reference is to the com-munity as a whole ndash as it should be

Yes Irsquom a little partial to the game of golf and all that the Club has to offer the community There is a ldquocacherdquo that both The Country Club and Sil-verleaf bring to the community of DC Ranch that benefits all residents But then there is all that the community provides to the Club ndash the greatest asset at least from my opinion being the reputation that the community has garnered for its focus on family Yes location location location has certainly served the community and

the Club well and at least from the Clubrsquos perspective the quality and reputation of the Clubrsquos amenities and the value associated with mem-bership are clearly key components driving our success But clearly our reputation ndash the communityrsquos reputation ndash has been earned for our respective focus on ldquofamilyrdquo

Every private club in our market-place specifically north Scottsdale offers a quality golf experience good recreation and excellent dining opportunities to their respective memberships The Country Club at DC Ranch offers so much more and as we look to the future our emphasis will continue to be about family and friendships an oasis of sorts where everyone can come together and enjoy one anotherrsquos company a place where diverse and dynamic individuals can enjoy each other and all the Club has to offer and a place where true friendships are made and enhanced

ldquoI come to the Club because itrsquos where I want to be itrsquos where I know my friends arerdquo is a common refrain that we hear at the Club Remember that iconic Boston bar where everybody knows your name Yes Cheers Now that was a special place A community if you really think about it with a lot of great characters who shared their stories and their lives ndash much like this special place we call DC Ranch

Paul K Skelton CCM is general manager and chief operating officer at The Country Club at DC Ranch

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8

10

6

79


















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DC Ranch News - February 2012