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March 2012 • Vol. 4, No.3 A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council

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In This Issue

Monthly Planner

Scottsdale’s master planned communities rooted in historyThe concept of Arizona’s master planned communi-ties began roughly 55 years ago. Learn what impact DC Ranch and surrounding communities have on the land and all those who inhabit it. | Page 5

Seasonal residents’ first home is DC RanchIn honor of DC Ranch’s 15th anniversary, Ranch News spotlights the variety of families who make our community their home. Dave Schmit and his wife, are among the many residents who enjoy life on the Ranch seasonally. | Page 8

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New cast of characters leads the Homestead PlayhouseAs the saying goes, “there’s no business like show business.” And at The Homestead Playhouse, the show must go on. Make that “shows.” Two plays with more than 30 cast members each are gearing up for production in the spring. After some changes in the DC Ranch theatre program last winter, The Homestead Playhouse has emerged in 2012 with new staff and a renewed commitment to providing artistic opportuni-ties to residents and young actors in north Scottsdale. | Page 9

Community Calendar Pg. 7

annual Garden tour beginsDC Ranch’s Copper Ridge School is the first stop on the March 31 Real People Garden Tour. The event showcases seven local gardens created by master gardeners, including the one at the elementary school that is a project led by fifth grade teacher Nanette Hubbell. | Page 13

“From the desk of…” . . . . . . . 2Community Updates . . . . . . . . . 3Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Valleywide Family Activities . . . . 8

Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Around Scottsdale . . . . . . . . . .11Community Connections . . . . .12Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Around the Ranch . . . . . . . . . .14

Monday, March 5Ranch Association Board of Directors5:30 p.m. | The homestead community center

Thursday, March 15Love Is Loud!6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | desert camp community center

Thursday, March 22Community Council Board of Directors4:30 p.m. | desert camp community center

Thursday, March 29Passport to Art6 to 8 p.m. | desert camp community center

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“HOLES” director Michele Storto, right, and Arizona State University film graduate Erica Mazzella, left, who worked on the movie “Little Fockers” and is set designer for “HOLES,” auditioned more than 60 young actors for 35 roles in the Copper Ridge auditorium in early February. “This marked the second-highest number of auditioners in Playhouse history,” said Storto.

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If you’ve lived at DC Ranch for a while and were the original owners of your home, chances are you are familiar with the DC Ranch Covenant Commission. If you are the second or third owner of your home, you may not know that there are three governance entities that oversee the creation and operation of DC Ranch and Silverleaf: the Ranch Associa-tion, the Community Council and the Covenant Commission. The Covenant Commission establishes and main-tains a high level of standards for architectural and landscape design by reviewing design submissions and working with property owners, their architects and builders to create their homes.

The DC Ranch community you see today is a result of the very col-laborative process the Commission has with production builders, indi-vidual custom lot homeowners and their design professionals.

DC Ranch is a mature community

that began building homes in 1997, and there is still a lot to come. Most of the builder home neighborhoods are complete, though the custom homes are only 50 percent built.

The development of custom homes declined between 2008 and 2009. More activity has occurred each year since then. And 2012 is quite active with new custom homes.

Nearly 50 custom homes are in design development. A total of 737 custom lots are in DC Ranch includ-ing Silverleaf, and only half of them are built to date. The Country Club neighborhood, which has been in development now since the opening of DC Ranch, has 83 percent of their 241 customs built and under con-struction. The Upper Canyon, which is the strongest custom neighbor-hood in terms of a steady volume of new homes, and The Parks neigh-borhood that is in Windgate Pass, have 41 percent of their 287 custom lots built or under construction.

Horseshoe Canyon, which didn’t start construction until 2006, is seeing a lot of activity with seven new homes started in the last year and more in design than ever.

These homes have been stunning designs. The Arcadia neighborhood is having resurgence after a quiet period; 18 new homes are in design and getting ready for construction.

Our custom homebuilding is continuing to maintain the highest standards of quality in both their design and execution. This in part makes DC Ranch the beautiful com-munity that it is.

Jan Baratta is Design Review Manager for the Covenant Commission.

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Now that freezing weather has passed, it is time to remove frost-dam-aged limbs and branches from trees.

Knowing the species and variety is the first step in proper and healthy pruning. If you are unsure, ask an expert.

Dead and crossing branches should be removed first. Next consider the health, appearance and function of the tree. Most desert trees grow all to the ground. This is the natural appearance. Leave the tree natural whenever possible, as the tree and soil will both benefit from this. It also shades the bark and reduces evaporation in shaded areas.

Trees in natural areas, trees between the sidewalk and street and trees in high visibility areas or in small spaces require different pruning styles. Trees in the natural areas should only be trimmed to remove dead branches and mistletoe. Trees between the sidewalk and street need to be trimmed in order that vehicles can pass by without damaging the tree and so that pedestrians and bicyclists can pass safely.

Trees located in highly visible areas are the most difficult to care for because they are generally pruned more often because of their prominent location which prevents damage to homes, allows vehicles and pedestri-ans to safely pass, and enhances the natural beauty and shape of the tree.

Remember to stand back and take a look at the tree as you are trimming it and be sure to give trees a good drink of water after pruning.

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

Ranch AssociationOmar Puente, 5 years, Maintenance Team Linda Wilkum, 3 years, HR Administrator Jose Balderas Aguilar, 4 years, Landscape Team Alejandro Lopez, 4 years, Maintenance Team

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Spotlight on: tree trimming

Ranch Association board approves installation of speed humps, discusses tree maintenance program

At the Jan. 12 board of directors meeting, the board took action to seek legal opinion on assessing cost and the board’s ability to adopt the tree maintenance program for Desert Parks village; approved the overlay of Desert Camp Road and gave manage-ment the approval to select a vendor from the bids received; approved the installation of speed humps within 1.14 and 4.19; and approved 2012 meeting dates. All meeting minutes are available on dcranch.com after they are approved by the board.

New asphalt to be laid in Country Club village

On Jan. 12, the Board approved the laying of new asphalt on Desert Camp Drive in Country Club village. At the Feb. 6 meeting, the Board approved the pavement replacement schedule. The project will begin in mid-March with the grinding-up of the existing road. The project is expected to last until approximately the beginning of April, weather permitting. All residents who will be affected will be notified in advance with the approved time line and map with details. For questions, please contact Facilities Maintenance Manager Mike Harjung at 480.585.8654.

Improvements in safety made at Desert Camp Community Center

Additional lighting was installed last month at Desert Camp at the front entry and around the pool for safety and security. The lights are consistent in style with the lighting currently installed at the facility.

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Pruning tipsNever remove more than 25 percent of the tree’s leaves or branches

at one time. Always use clean, sharp tools when pruning. Avoid using chain saws or hedge trimmers whenever possible. Look for dead or crossing branches.

If you would like a demonstration or have specific pruning ques-tions, please contact DC Ranch Association Landscape Manager Gary Whitener at 480.585.8654 ext. 200.

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Event Director Jennifer Clark departs DC Ranch

DC Ranch Event Director Jennifer Clark, who has been at DC Ranch for more than five years, has vacated her position in order to move with her family to the Salt Lake City area. Clark’s longstanding dedication to community building will be missed by staff and residents alike.

Program coordinator welcomedMolly Kurtz joined the Community

Council team in February as arts and theatre coordinator. In this role, Kurtz will assist in implementing arts programming, manage all scheduling and logistics of rehearsals and performances, and serve as assistant to the director of various productions.

Wildflowers bring color burst to DC Ranch medians

Due to the winter rains, a bountiful color display of wildflow-ers is already bursting in the medians on Thompson Peak Parkway. In November, the DC Ranch Landscape team spread about 15 pounds of wildflower seed throughout the landscaped areas in preparation for spring. The landscape team has been trained to identify the difference between wildflow-ers and weeds, and they use this knowledge when removing weeds growing alongside wildflowers. Another technique employed to ensure the colorful display is non-use of herbicides to control weeds and other volun-teer plants. Wildflowers in DC Ranch include dyssodia, desert marigold, owl’s clover, fire-wheel, desert bluebells, penstemon, showy primrose, lupine and the most visible wild-flower is the desert globemallow.

Because trees are one of the most valuable living assets on your property, they should be pruned appropriately, which is essential for healthy, attractive trees.

Community crime logThe crime report log for Jan. 7 to Feb. 3

is one report of residential theft in Desert Camp village; one residential theft in Desert Parks village; one residential theft in Country Club village; and one residential theft at Silverleaf village.

Community Council announces board officers

At its January meeting, the Community Council board of directors reappointed three officers for 2012. Jerry Ford will serve as the board president, Tom Headley as the board vice president, and Rich Puricelli as the board secretary/treasurer.

Recreation programs extended this spring

Recreation programs planned for the spring including Zumba, children’s dance, and yoga basics have been extended. The programs had been slated to conclude in March; but vendor contracts have been extended, resulting in yoga basics being offered through May 3, Zumba through May 10, and children’s dance through May 23. For more information about program-ming, contact the Community Council at 480.342.7178.

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mia Francesca brings a taste of ‘la Dolce vita’ to market Street By Ruth Rosenquis t | BLEND Market ing

DC Ranch can now lay claim to its own authentic Italian restaurant. Mia Franc-esca, a Chicago favorite since 1992, opened on Market Street last month.

As Mia Francesca’s first hand-picked location in Arizona, chef and owner Scott Harris offers his freshest menu featuring simple, rustic Italian cuisine from Rome and regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.

“We chose Market Street because there is a strong sense of community,” said Kevin Bird, the restaurant’s general manager. “We wanted to create a neighborhood spot for families and friends to gather. Market Street allows us to do that with an accessible north Scottsdale location surrounded by many wonderful communities.”

The appetizer and dinner menu has plenty of classics to choose from. Most entrees are priced less than $20. Favorites include creamy Burrata mozzarella with roasted Campari tomatoes and basil pesto; or Pastore pizza with plum and sun-dried tomatoes, Portobello mushrooms, basil, and goat cheese. Both of these are around $10.

Aside from its venerable Chicago roots, what separates Mia Francesca from other Italian eateries in the Valley is its atmosphere. The contemporary, casually sophis-ticated trattoria-style space sets the mood with ornate metal work, rustic architec-tural details, exposed wood beams, sepia tone photography and eclectic furnishings. Opportunities for private dining include a space that can be reserved for 14, or the mezzanine with a catwalk overlooking the dining room. There is also a lounge for gathering with friends for a glass of wine chosen from an extensive selection.

“In the finest Italian tradition, we look forward to serving your entire family,” said Mia Francesca General Manager Kevin Bird while standing at Mia Francesca’s bar during construction in February. The location is the first in Arizona for the Chicago-based chain.

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DC Ranch is part of 55-year tradition of successful master planned developments in arizonaBy Don Meser ve | C i ty of Sco t t sda le

DC Ranch is celebrating its 15th anniversary as a successful mixed-use develop-ment. It is far from being alone as a master planned development in Scottsdale. The term is typically used by city planners and developers to describe a large project that encompasses a variety of land uses and zoning categories, requires years of planning to get approval by elected officials, and requires large expenditures on infrastructure and improvements by the developer and investors over many years to be successfully completed. The city of Scottsdale and DMB’s DC Ranch development share this rich tradition of supporting and building large new communities within city boundaries.

Master planned developments have had a great impact in Scottsdale. The top ten largest planned mixed-use communities in Scottsdale cover 51 square miles, more than one quarter of the city. These same top ten areas had city approval to build more than 40,000 housing units of various types. The three largest com-munities, covering more than 30 square miles of land, include DC Ranch at 8,388 acres; Desert Mountain at 8,012 acres; and McCormick Ranch at 2,925 acres in three phases.

As most residents in DC Ranch probably know, the size of the private land area in this community has decreased since it was first master planned and approved in 1989. This is the result of the city of Scottsdale acquiring land for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve from land owners and developer. After roughly 7 square miles (4,603 acres) of DC Ranch were added to the Preserve, the planned development area decreased in size from about 13 to less than six square miles. As a result of the city’s 1998 Preserve acquisition, residents gained a permanently-protected scenic backdrop of the McDowell Mountains in the city-owned and managed Preserve.

Where did the concept of building mixed-use developments originate? Historians relate large planned developments of today to several earlier concepts and trends of the early 1900s and utopian visions of building more livable cities. Modern planning principles for new communities in America were aimed at building planned com-munities near older cities without the inner city problems of overcrowding, crime and racial tensions. The development of more self-sufficient and self-contained new communities with choices in housing types including a mix of retail and office uses along with the residential uses offered an alternative to suburban sprawl.

In the 1960s President Johnson initiated several “Great Society” programs and architects, when developers and city planners advocated for federal support for new towns. The New Communities Act of 1968 provided federal loan guaran-tees for new communities followed by a 1970 act that extended loan guarantees to New-Towns-In-Town. Successful federally assisted communities were models for providing a mix of housing types in a development. Federal support for new towns ended in 1981 following the mid-1970s recession and several projects going bankrupt.

Numerous examples exist in Arizona and Scottsdale of both New Towns on the outskirts of developed areas and master planned developments or within cor-porate boundaries. Carefree was the first New Town in Arizona in 1955 planned by K. T. Palmer and Tom Darlington on unincorporated county land, followed by examples of Fountain Hills, Sun City and Litchfield Park. Within Scottsdale, McCor-mick Ranch led the way for large mixed-use developments with three phases beginning in 1971.

It takes lots of planning, time, and plenty of long-term financing for master planned developments to be successful. Scottsdale’s 40-year tradition of encourag-ing large master planned development with a mix of different land uses certainly illustrates a history of success judging by DC Ranch.

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early onset of wildflower season preempts flora survey By Jace McKe ighan | MSC S teward and DC Ranch res ident

The McDowell Sonoran Field Institute, a program of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, is in the midst of conducting an assessment of all plants within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The goal is to obtain a baseline of plants and wildlife in the Preserve, document and measure the impact of our conservation protection and restoration programs, and monitor the health and scope of biodiversity. Recent weather conditions have triggered an early onset of wildflowers, causing the Insti-tute to move up its collection efforts.

A successful wildflower season is often measured by the amount of rainfall received in late fall and winter. This year, fall and winter rains induced wildflower seeds to germinate and the seedling production was prolific. Unusually warm weather in December and January produced early growth. Unfortunately, rainfall is not a guarantee of an epic wildflower season.

Poppies, desert chicory, phacelias and fiesta flowers began to appear in January. The warm weather also increased drying conditions. Some wildflowers, especially in more exposed locations, have already begun to wilt. Without moisture, the plants become stressed and prematurely flower in an effort to reproduce. Cooler tem-peratures and additional rainfall increase the chances of a good wildflower season. However, this season could mimic 2011, which also began with a bang but ended with minimal wildflowers to show for it.

Wildflower collections will continue to take place in the Preserve as part of the study.

If you want to get out and enjoy the wildflowers, a number of public hikes are scheduled, such as the Wildflowers on the Old Jeep Trail on Sunday, March 4. Learn more about MSC’s featured hikes by visiting mcdowellsonoran.org.

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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 DCRanch.com for more information and an up-to-date calendar of activities.

Adult Social Clubs & Activities

Social Bridge Wednesdays | 12:30 to 4 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.513.6296

PokerTuesdays | 1 to 3 p.m. Desert Camp Community Center480.585.4513

Intermediate & Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays | 1 to 4 p.m. The Homestead Community Center480.585.4699

Basics YogaTuesdays & Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.818.3232

ZumbaThursdays | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.The Homestead Community Center480.538.3585

Child, Youth & Teen Activities 

Mondays with MommyMondays | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.The Homestead Community Center480.538.3544

Kindermusik (ages birth-4)Wednesdays | 9 a.m. to NoonDesert Camp Community Center480.794.0222

Storytime at DC RanchThursdays | 9:30 to 10 a.m.The Homestead Community Center480.538.3583

Little Kicks Soccer (ages 3-5)Thursdays | 4 to 4:45 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.585.7684

Little Dribblers Basketball (ages 3-5)Mondays | 4 to 4:45 p.m.The Homestead Community Center480.585.7684

Junior Dribblers Basketball (ages 5-7)Mondays | 5 to 5:45 p.m.The Homestead Community Center480.585.7684

eveNtS:Children’s Dance ClassWednesdays | 10 to 10:45 a.m.The Homestead Community Center480.628.0881

Workshops for Youth & Families

Girlwise IV (ages 9-12)Sunday, March 4 | 1 to 6 p.m.The Homestead Community Center480.245.9724

TGIF Tween Night Friday, March 9 | 6 to 9 p.m.The Homestead Community Center480.342.7178

TGIF Little WranglersFriday, March 9 | 6 to 8:30 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.342.7178

TGIF Teen EscapeFriday, March 30 | 5 to 10 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.342.7178

The Homestead Playhouse

“HOLES” by Louis SacharMarch 28-306 p.m.Copper Ridge School480.538.3542

Community Events & Activities 

Trailblazer BreakfastsThursdays | 8 to 10 a.m.Desert Camp Community CenterThe Homestead Community Center480.342.7178

Run for Ryan House at DC RanchSaturday, March 3 Market Street 480.538.3540

Love Is Loud!Thursday, March 156:30 to 8:30 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.538.3545

Passport to ArtThursday, March 296 to 8 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.538.3545

1-Mile Wildflower WalkSaturday, March 318 to 10 a.m.Departs from Desert Camp Community Center480.585.8654 ext. 200

Community Meetings 

Ranch Association Board of DirectorsMonday, March 5 5:30 to 7 p.m.The Homestead Community Center480.419.5308

Ranch Association Modifications CommitteeTuesdays, March 13 & 274:30 to 5:30 p.m.The Ranch Offices on Market Street480.419.5308

Community Council Board of DirectorsThursday, March 225:30 p.m.Desert Camp Community Center480.419.5303

Community Rummage SaleSaturday, March 108 a.m. to NoonThe Homestead Community Center

Take advantage of spring cleaning with the DC Ranch Community Rummage Sale. Residents are invited to host one of several tables with items for sale. All residents and the public are welcome to shop. Goodwill of Arizona will take away unsold items for donation. Contact the Community Council at 480.342.7178 to reserve your 10’ x 10’ space.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at West AddisonSaturday, March 17Beginning at 11 a.m.Market Street Plaza

Whether you are Irish or not, West Addison on Market Street is the place to be for family-friendly fun on St. Patrick’s Day. Event activities include live bands, face painting for children, an outdoor BBQ, and the March Madness basketball series. Enjoy green beer, food, and cotton candy. $5 cover for adults; kids are free.

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In honor of DC Ranch’s 15-year anniversary, the DC Ranch Community Council will spotlight the variety of families that make our community their home. The DC Ranch Family series will run periodically in Ranch News. Contact Ranch News to recommend DC Ranch families for the series. This month, Ranch News shares the story of part-time residents.

Part-time residents are at home in DC Ranch By Kr i s ta H inz | Communi ty Counc i l

When Dave Schmit first set foot in Arizona on a business trip in the late 1980s, he knew it would be the place where he would retire.

“There was something special about the desert that was different from the Midwest,” Schmit said. “I knew I wanted to make it my home someday.”

Even though the native Minnesotan was many years away from retirement, Schmit and his wife Chris traveled frequently to Arizona. After a successful career as a wholesale flooring distributor in the Twin Cities area, the Schmits finally made DC Ranch their second home in 1998.

“We are going on 14 years here,” Schmit said. “Besides to our neighbors the Ruffs we are the second-longest standing residents in community.”

Over the years, the couple has seen DC Ranch transform, which Schmit credits to a well-planned development.

“When we first moved in, it was so quiet that we could hear all the desert sounds. The nights were serene,” he said. “Since then the area has exploded, but development was so well controlled and laid out that the changes seemed subtle and we now have access to everything we need in a perfect north Scottsdale location.”

Like many people in DC Ranch, the Schmits are seasonal residents. During the summer months, they return to Minnesota, where they can escape the heat and spend time with their children and grandchildren who still live in the Twin Cities area.

“If it wasn’t for family, I would love to live in Arizona full-time,” Schmit said.While in Arizona, the Schmits remain active in the community as regular church parishioners and

members of The Country Club at DC Ranch.“One of our favorite things about DC Ranch is the active lifestyle,” Schmit said. “We have our St.

Patrick’s Church and Country Club communities to connect with regularly, which we do not have back in Minnesota.”

Between volunteering and relaxing, Schmit also finds time for some work as a flooring consultant. Most recently Schmit contracted new flooring in the Desert Camp Community Center’s fitness room and in the men’s locker room at The Country Club at DC Ranch.

“I really enjoy working while I am here,” Schmit said. “It keeps me busy and it’s a continuation of my career. We’ve met so many friends who are transplants from the Midwest, which has really made DC Ranch our first home.”

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Cactus League Spring Training March 2-April 4 | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

The whole family can enjoy a variety of Arizona Diamond-backs spring training games. Ticket prices vary per game. For ticket and game information, call 480.362.9467 or visit dbacks.com.

SUSD Spring BreakMarch 5-9 | Scottsdale Unified Schools

Copper Ridge and other Scottsdale Unified School District students will enjoy a week-long spring break. Class resumes on Monday, March 12. For more information, call 480.484.6100 or visit susd.org.

Mutt N’ MingleMarch 6 | West Addison

Bring your pet to West Addison’s patio on Market Street and mingle with neighbors and friends for a special happy hour hosted by Bella’s House of Pet Sitting from 6 to 8 p.m. Water bowls and treats will be available. For more information and to RSVP, visit facebook.com/ bellashouseandpets.

42nd Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival March 9-11 | Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Recognized for its high-quality fine arts since 1971, the Festival will showcase nearly 200 artists from the United States and Canada who work in painting, sculpture, glass and ceramics, jewelry, and photography. More than 20 Arizona bands and performers also will provide continuous live music throughout the weekend. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 12 and under. A two-day pass is available for $10. Proceeds benefit the programs of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, call 480 499.8587 or visit ScottsdaleArtsFestival.org.

WORKSHOPALOOZAApril 1 | The Homestead Community Center

Valley tweens and teens are invited to watch their peers perform live music during a festival hosted by Community Council partner Workshops for Youth and Families from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 480.342.717 or visit workshopsaz.org.

“We were attracted to DC Ranch from the beginning,” said seasonal Country Club village resident Dave Schmit. “My wife Chris and I spread the word wherever we go. Some of our friends have relocated here full-time because of our encouragement.”

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enthusiastic team to lead spring Playhouse musical productionRehearsals for Disney classic underwayBy K imber ly Crowther Mi l ler | Communi ty Counc i l

In addition to “HOLES” in March, The Homestead Playhouse will offer a second production this spring featuring more than 30 young actors. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” takes the stage in mid-May and is led by director Robin Hastings, choreographer and DC Ranch resident Erin Hatch Nielson, and musical director Drew Nichols.

As a middle and high school drama teacher, Hastings has directed up to three shows a years since 2004. Some of her favorites are “Alice in Wonderland,” “Annie,” Anything Goes,” “Cinderella,” and “Grease.” For Hastings, the best part about directing young actors is watching their abilities grow during the rehearsal and production process.

“I have such a sense of fulfillment when a show opens,” said Hastings, who is thrilled to have an opportunity to direct “Beauty and The Beast, Jr.” for The Homestead Playhouse.

Nichols, a music composition major at ASU, is an accom-plished musician who is making his debut as a musical director this spring. Nichols has performed in a number of East Valley productions over the past 14 years and is thrilled to return to the world of youth theatre where his love for music began.

“I’m so happy to be working with a community that supports the arts, especially after so many schools have cut back their arts programs. The Homestead Playhouse is an ideal place for youth to find their voice and ‘Beauty and the Beast, Jr.’ is a perfect show for this group,” said Nichols.

New to this production is the formation of a performance ensemble of children ages 6 and older who will learn two musical numbers from “Beauty and The Beast, Jr.” and will perform at DC Ranch’s Eggstravaganza celebration on April 7 and in the production in May.

Nielson, whose daughter, Bella, has performed in several Playhouse productions over the years, is excited to have a role herself as choreographer. Neilson has danced since the age of 4, has a bachelor’s degree in dance, and is a dance instructor.

“I couldn’t be happier to be able to share my love of dance and performing with my children, their peers, and others in the community,” said Nielson.

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Sold two spring productions, new staff at the Playhouse mark new opportunities for area youth actorsBy Anne Dr i s co l l | Communi ty Counc i l

The Homestead Playhouse has new staff and a renewed commitment to providing artistic opportunities to residents and young actors in north Scottsdale.

The most marked change is in the form of personnel. Molly Kurtz left Child’s Play, a Valley youth theatre program, to join the DC Ranch Community Council team in February as arts and theatre coordinator. This is a role that represents a change in the way the theatre program is implemented.

“The arts and theatre coordinator will be the glue that holds our process and pro-ductions together,” said DC Ranch Community Council Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells. “Molly will provide an organizational backbone that ensures things run smoothly and efficiently. She will work alongside the director to engage and coach young actors, creating an inclusive environment where every child has a positive learning experience.”

In addition, Kurtz will assist in implementing arts programming that encom-passes diverse disciplines and audiences, such as visual art, dance, and art classes. She will also manage all scheduling and logistics of rehearsals and performances, and work with the Playhouse Steering committee to develop a comprehensive vol-unteer program that complements each production.

Each Playhouse production will have a director who is hired on a roughly 13-week length contract basis.

“The potential to have a different director for each production will provide children with the opportunity to work with different talent and hone their acting skills in different ways,” said Event Director Jennifer Clark. Clark has since vacated her position at DC Ranch, moving with her family to the Salt Lake City area.

Former DC Ranch resident and longtime Playhouse mom and volunteer Michele Storto will direct “HOLES” by Louis Sachar, which will be staged at Copper Ridge School in late March.

“As the director I must ensure the cast has a full understanding of the message the playwright is trying to convey within the story to the audience,” said Storto. “In ‘HOLES’ I believe that message is that God has a plan for all of us.”

Storto has a full slate this month. She is an acting instructor at VOICES Studio, a substitute in the Chaparral High School theatre department, and director of the Cocopah Middle School drama club, which has almost 60 kids. All these connections come in handy. In her role as “HOLES” director, Storto is responsible for “casting” the “HOLES” lighting and sound technician, the set designer, and a costume designer.

“For me, it is an honor to get back into something I went to school for 26 years ago,” said Storto, who has a BFA in theatre arts from Niagara University. “And to work for such a reputable program underscores for me another message from this play which is that there is a grand plan and things work out the way they are meant to be.”

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purposes of submitting to the voters the proposed Southwest Gas Corporation franchise agreement, deemed beneficial to the City by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 8855; and referring to the voters, as Propositions 430 through 437, the “Scottsdale General Plan 2011,” adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 8837, and seven Scottsdale City Charter amendments, adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Ordinance No. 3904. Please visit the city’s website for more information.

Food & Wine names Scottsdale one of America’s healthiest cities to visit

Food & Wine magazine included Scottsdale on a list of “America’s Healthiest Cities to Visit.” According to the magazine, “Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert and the Camelback Mountains, arid Scottsdale is a great spot for hiking, biking and golf. For every canasta-playing retiree, there’s a vacationing spa-goer.” The article highlights The Boulders Resort where “guests can golf at the championship course surrounded by mountains, or take classes in rock climbing, mountain biking or desert hiking.” FnB Restaurant also is featured as the place to eat “veggie-driven small plates, like eggplant with sun gold tomatoes, peppers and currants; and baby bok choy with miso and hazelnuts.”

Applications available for Public Safety Teen Academy

Although summer is months away, it’s not too early for teens 14 to 18 to start applying for the Public Safety Teen Academy, June 4-8. The class is limited to 40 par-ticipants and seats go quickly. The free program offers a total public safety hands-on experience, including exposure to police and fire training, tactics and job duties. Apply online on the city’s website.

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy offers photography workshops

Join expert outdoor photographer and conservancy steward Richard Buchbinder for a two-day photography workshop. The session is on Thursday, March 15, and Saturday, March 17. Thursday class is from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday’s is from sunrise to sunset. Sessions take place at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Cost is $125. For more information or to register, call 480. 998.7971 ext. 102.0

Scottsdale Leadership now accepting applications for Class 27

Do you have the drive to become a great community leader? Would you like to be more involved in Scottsdale? Prospective applicants for Class 27 are invited to an informational reception at The Phoenician on Wednesday, March 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet with Scottsdale Leadership Advisory Board members, the Board of Directors, and alumni to learn more about the nine-month, interactive Core Program. Please RSVP to Scottsdale Leadership at info@scottsdaleleadership.org or 480.627.6710. Applications are available at ScottsdaleLeadership.org.

Explore the “Play Ball Experience” baseball collection at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Explore the rich history of Scottsdale spring training baseball this month at the Play Ball Cactus League Experience exhibit at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. This unique, free exhibit celebrates the teams and athletes that have made Scottsdale their winter home for five decades. The collection also includes never-before-seen items from Mesa’s Buckhorn Baths, training site of the San Francisco Giants’ during the 1940s and ‘50s. For more information, visit playballexperience.com.

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Family-owned restaurant is bread basket for those in needBy E l i zabeth Danker t | Communi ty Counc i l

Country Club village resident Christina Ruttenberg and her husband Warren, an entrepreneur, opened their first restaurant, Capriotti’s, in Scottsdale last Septem-ber. Though this is the couple’s first restaurant, neither is a stranger to the restaurant business. Growing up, they were each involved in their parents’ restaurants.

Christina’s father owned a 4-star restaurant on the Las Vegas strip. Despite operating a restaurant in a popular tourist town, Ruttenberg’s father found the time to give back to others and instilled in her the value of serving the community.

“Each night my father would see residents from lower-income neighborhoods behind the restaurant searching through the dumpsters for food,” Christina said. “He began packaging leftovers and handing them out to people in need.” She didn’t know then that many years later, she would be keeping her father’s philan-thropic spirit alive.

Warren and Christina met in Las Vegas, where she introduced him to Capriotti’s, a franchise that began in Delaware, but is a very popular sandwich shop is Las Vegas.

“You could put a Capriotti’s on any corner and people would come,” says Christina.

Although their restaurant is part of a chain, the Rut-tenbergs have created a family-run, community feel. If you walk into Capriotti’s during the lunch rush, you can find Christina and Warren working side-by-side at the counter or their daughter, Isabel, and son, Zachary, wiping down tables, restocking chips and soda, or delivering food to tables.

As in every business, they met challenges. “Since Capriotti’s opening, there was an issue of leftover bread,” she said. “And because we use fresh bread every day, I couldn’t stand wasting that food.”

The Ruttenbergs believe in the importance of a community. When they need help or advice, they rely on resources in the community for fresh ideas. After reading an article in Ranch News about Karen Ginsburg, who implemented the DC Ranch Food Circle last May, Ruttenberg realized this resident-run program could be a solution to the restaurant’s bread surplus and provide a way to give back. The Ruttenbergs now donate Capriotti’s daily leftover bread to the Foothills Food Bank via the Food Circle.

This collaborative approach to problem solving is part of Warren’s overall recipe for business success. Warren speaks from his accomplishments as an entre-preneur when he offers tips to those dreaming of starting their own business.

“Don’t try to do everything by yourself,” said Warren.

“The best balance is to find someone who complements your strengths. If you are creative, find someone who can manage the financial side of the business.”

I enjoy working at Capriotti’s because it allows me to see my friends and neighbors more often than I used to when I was a stay-at-home mom,” said Christina Ruttenberg. She and husband Warren and children Isabel, Zachary and Blake have built a family atmosphere at their sandwich shop, Capriotti’s, located at 15227 N. 87th Street near the 101 and Raintree Rd.

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Copper Ridge School will be the first stop on the 11th Annual Real Gardens for Real People Garden Tour on March 31. The event, hosted by The University of Arizona’s Urban Horticulture program, features a self-guided tour of seven inspiring, real gardens designed and created by local master gardeners.

Experts will be available at each garden to educate attendees on the topics of composting, attracting birds and wildlife, growing vegetables, con-

annual Garden tour begins at Copper Ridge School on march 31By Emi ly Be l t | 8 th Grade Copper R idge S tudent

tainer gardening and water gardening. Copper Ridge fifth grade teacher Nanette Hubbell will be one such expert on-site representing the Community Garden at Copper Ridge School.

Although it is not yet complete, the Garden will feature resident and student plots for each grade level. Hubbell, who leads the Community Garden’s student projects, has assigned each student a one-square-foot section of the garden to grow whatever they like. One student, Hunter Stephan, is growing green peppers and lemon balm.

“The garden is like a tree,” Stephan said. “Four branches grow, and off those four another four grow and it just keeps going. My favorite part about the garden is seeing the beautiful plants that grew from what used to be a pile of dirt.”

Students and volunteers alike are involved in the Garden with an array of contributions including a lemonade stand, strawberry garden, vegetable gardens, birdhouses, and instructions for testing the soil or pH levels. In addition, Girl Scout Cadets will make mosaic that will be featured in one corner of the garden. Artistic pieces made by students

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and volunteers, like the Arizona State flag made from painted rocks, add aes-thetic touches to the Garden.

For Hubbell, it is most important to inspire her students to learn with hands-on practices both inside the

classroom and outside in the Garden. Students have learned about bugs and how to make fertilized soil with worms. A special grow lamp in Hubbell’s class-room prepares seedlings for planting in the Garden.

“I consider my students to be detectives of the garden,” said fifth grade teacher Nanette Hubbell, who is key to the project and will serve as an on-site expert on March 31. “I want to show parents that students are learning from gardening.”

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Around the Ranch1. Children learned about the history of Groundhog Day during storytime at DC Ranch and headed to the veranda at The Home-stead Community Center to draw their shadows on Thursday, Feb. 2. Zach Bodenstein posed near his chalk shadow. Photo: Krista Hinz

2. A partnership between the Community Council and Mrs. Vicki Parham’s 8th grade English class at Copper Ridge has led to a student writing club wherein the club’s four members, Marisa Cannon, Emily Belt, Nicole Fornabaio, and Kamren Gilbard (left to right), contribute stories to Ranch News. Photo: Anne Driscoll

3. Resident Maria Rodriguez captured her 7-year old son Ethan in front of a fallen hot air balloon on Jan. 20. The balloon from the Cave Creek Balloon Festival made an emergency landing in a Desert Parks village pocket park. Photo: Maria Rodriguez

4. Resident Kevin Kudlo discovered that Desert Camp village residents share their neighborhood with a pair of bobcats. Photo: Kevin Kudlo

5. Dallas Taylor, Ryan O’Hara, John Montell, Ryan Storto, Ansel Averitte and Ethan Smart (left to right) audition during call-backs for “HOLES.” Photo: Jennifer Clark

6. DC Ranch Program Manager Brandon W. Curtis, center, was surrounded by Teen Escape revelers during a field trip to Jump Street on Jan. 27. Photo courtesy Brandon W. Curtis

7. The Country Club at DC Ranch Director of Golf, Dick Hyland, was awarded the Updegraff award in February. Established in 1990, the Updegraff Award is the Arizona Golf Association’s highest honor, given in recognition to those who, by their actions, exemplify the spirit of the game. Photo courtesy The Country Club at DC Ranch

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tab on DCRanch.com. Also check the DC Ranch Facebook page, to which residents may post photos.

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