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This Week in SCOV
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10/1/15
 
NEWS FROM THE CAFE:
Coming Events:
Come watch the Lions vs Seahawks this Monday night, October 5, on the projected screen. Kickoff 5:35 PM AZ time.
 
Happy Hour - Now every Thursday and Friday from 4 - 7 PM. Live entertainment on Friday, Oct. 2 by western singer, David Rychener.
Heat & Eat Special:  Oct 5 -11 - Coq au Vin on a bed of egg noodles and seasonal vegetables. Oct 12 - 18 - Beef Bourguignon served with mashed potatoes and peas. October 19 - 25 - Slow-braised pork tenderloin and brown gravy served with seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes. October 26 - November 1:  Chimichurri steak served with black beans and Spanish rice. All meals $9.95 and come with a homemade cookie. Call 825-3277 to place your order. You can even enjoy the Heat & Eat meal in the Café.
 
 
NEWS FROM THE VIEWS:
Overseeding is coming along well. The driving range is open! The pro shop will have limited hours during this time. Please see our website for more information. Click here
The following golf packages are available for purchase at the Administration office: 
  • 18 & 9-hole 10-punch punch cards
  • 18 & 9-hole 1, 3 & 4-month unlimited golf passes
  • 18 & 9-hole unlimited golf passes that are good thru 6/30/16 (prorated for FIRST time pass holders)
Please go to our website for rates & info (Click here) 
 
Do you rent your home? Please visit the Member Services section of our website here to obtain important info about renting your home as well as the forms the administration requires when they need to issue your renters their renter cards.
 
New resident meet and greet breakfast: If you are a new resident who purchased a home after 3/1/15, you are invited to attend our New Resident Meet & Greet Breakfast on Friday, October 16 in the Activity Center at 8 AM for a delicious breakfast, a short presentation by the SCOV staff and ambassadors as well as a free gift. RSVP REQUIRED by Monday, October 12. To register, click here. Questions? Please contact Kat Peabody at 917-8068.
 
Online Bulletin Board Now Available:  Use the power of our new website to reach more people! Did you know this website has a place where you can post your "for sale/wanted" items as well as your home to rent? Post Your For Sale/Wanted items here. Post Your Home to Rent here. Once your request has been approved by the web administrator, it will be posted immediately. **YOU MUST BE AN SCOV RESIDENT TO POST TO THE BULLETIN BOARDS.**
 
Pro Shop project: Although the architect was under the impression that the Town was not requiring a fire suppression system in the pro shop, he was mistaking. As it turns out a system will be required. The installation of this system will delay completion of the pro shop project by about a month. While this delay will create an inconvenience for our staff and possibly for our golfers on a temporary basis, it's not a critical issue. Fortunately the approved budget included the cost of a fire suppression system so the cost of this system is not a surprise. Also, work will not be able to start on the lounge project until at least early November if not later. Therefore, the delay with the pro shop project will impact the café/lounge project.
 
Café/Lounge project: The Café/Lounge Implementation Team provided the Board with a status reported last week and will submit a final report and request for approval at the October 27 Board Meeting. In the meantime, the team is engaged with the contractor and architect in an attempt to identify cost savings measures.
 
The Board invites you: The Board of Directors wants to invite you to each and every Study Session and Board Meeting. Your thoughts and input are important and one of the best ways to be heard is by attending these monthly meetings. In addition, to this invitation the Board would like you to stop by the meetings 15 minutes before the meetings begin so you and the Board Members can have an opportunity for a casual conversation. This pre-meeting period will give you an opportunity to have one-on-one time with Board Members so you can either talk about light social issues or an Association related issue that may be very important to you. The next Study Session will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 9 a.m. in the Welcome Center, Conference Room 3. Please stop by a little early.
 
Great job opportunity: At this time we are looking for monitors to work at the Desert Oasis and the Aquatic and Fitness Center. This is a great opportunity to turn a few hours a week into cash without traveling far. You could work between 16 and 20 hours a week. For more information call Pam Sarpalius (917-8077) to pick up a job description and answer any questions you may have. Starting pay $8.50 an hour. (minimum wage). Thank you. Pam
 
What's in the Pink?
For the answer to this question, check the pink flyer in this month's October Tipster.
 
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL RECALL ELECTION CANDIDATES FORUM
  • Saturday, October 3rd at 2 PM in the Auditorium
  • The Moderator will provide election information and explain how a recall election differs from a primary or general election.
  • In addition to opening and closing comments, candidates will answer topical questions.
  • Candidates will be grouped based upon the council seat they are seeking as listed below: 
    • Ryan Hartung & Joe Hornat; 
    • Doug Burke, Shirl Lamonna & Mary Snider; Steve Didio & Lou Waters
    • Mayoral Candidates: Satish Hiremath, Pat Straney & Joe Winfield
Both events are sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee. Refreshments will be served.
 
Weathered Brown wrought iron fence painting countdown: Have you painted your fence yet? If not, please keep in mind that there are 3 months left until January 1, 2016, when all fences need to be painted Dunn Edwards Weathered Brown. Any brand of paint may be used as long as the color is Dunn Edwards Weathered Brown.
 
Aggressive dogs and dog waste: I recently had a report of a dog attacking one of our residents. While most dogs are very well behaved, there are dogs that are more aggressive. If you happen to have such a dog, please take every precaution possible to assure that your dog will not hard anyone. Keep them on a leash; warn people that are nearby not to pet or approach your dog; if necessary mussel your dog. Preventing hard to others is very important for their safety and your liability. In addition to this note, below is an article that was sent to me that is full of very important information regarding dogs.
 
Under Oro Valley's Town Code, it is a civil infraction for the "owner or person having custody of any dog to fail to immediately remove and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, any solid waste deposited by such dog on public property and/or on any private property without the consent of the person in control of the property." I share this with you as a dutiful pet owner myself who frequents our local parks and trails and is witness to what I once thought just pet owner laziness. Surprisingly it is actually a violation of the law. 

So your pet went poop in a public place and you don't feel like picking it up. What's the big deal? The big deal for your first infraction is a fine for no less than $25.00. Let it happen again in a twelve month period and you'll receive a fine for no less than $100.00. Third time? A hefty fine at $200.00 not to exceed $250.00. But here's the kicker: "Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion of a day during which any violation of this article is committed and/or permitted." That means you will be violating and fined separately for each day you leave Fido's waste unattended. 

There are other laws regarding your pets as well. It is "unlawful to bring a dog onto the grounds of any school, regardless of whether the dog is restrained by a leash, chain, rope, cord or similar device." That said, any dog in public places such as streets, sidewalks, and parks should "restrained by a leash, chain, rope, cord or similar device." If you own a dog within Oro Valley it must be licensed and vaccinated in accordance with the Pima County Animal Control Code and licensed dogs are required to wear a collar with the license tag affixed. Violations to the above fall under the same fines as previously stated. 

It seems much more cost effective to follow the animal control laws and to just scoop that poop when you're out with your pet. A full list of the towns laws for pet owners and animal control including feeding wildlife, vicious or dangerous animals, and procedures can be found on the Oro a Valley Town Code. 
 
WEBSITE INFO: From the HOME page you can find DAILY NEWS highlighting the latest information for our residents.
 
If you are a SCOV resident, and you were "denied" access to the website, it is more than likely that you did not include your first and last name during the registration process. This is the only way our administrators can identify SCOV residents from non-SCOV residents. If you received a "your account was denied" email, please go back and re-register, ensuring that you complete all fields. Thank you.
 
Vendor List - The new directions to access the Vendor List is to go to our website, login, select Members then Member Services.  Scroll to the bottom where the VENDOR LIST is located.  You now can search for the types of vendors you want.

Please note:  All SCOV residents will need to create an account in order to access the Members section.  Click on the "Create an Account" link at the top of the website to get started. **ALL fields are required to be completed in order to be approved for access to the MEMBERS section of the website.**  
(For detailed, step-by-step instructions, please visit the News & Info / FAQ section on the website or click here.)  
 
Facility Access Card stickers: Have you picked up your 2015-16 sticker for your Facility Access Card or golf cart yet? Stop by the Administration office between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM to pick yours up today.
 
Facility & Pool Hours: As a reminder as of October 1 all facilities and pools  are on winter hours. The pools are mainly effected, here are the winter hours for them: Desert Oasis pool will open at 9am and close at 5pm Monday through Friday. Sunday the pool hours are 9am until 4pm. Remember water volleyball is played from 1pm to 3pm on Sundays. AFC pool is open Monday through Saturday 5am to 8:30pm. The Sunday hours are 5am to 5:30pm. Pools will be covered depending on weather conditions. If pools are closed why still there is still warm weather algae forms and the pools must be closed until the condition is resolved.
 
Tipster Submitters Classes Available
Everyone who submits an article for the Tipster should attend ONE class.
We explain the Article Standards by which the Tipster Editorial Committee edits your article. There will be detailed information about using the computerized submission system, including submitting a photo to enhance your article and how to access and print pages from the online version of the Tipster. 

We hope you can make one of these classes. Click here to register. 
Three Tipster Submitters Classes are: 
Class 1     Wednesday, November 4, 2 PM, WC1
Class 2     Tuesday, January 5, 10 AM, WC1
Class 3     Thursday, February 4, 9 AM, WC1
 
Library News: Best-selling author Mary Doria Russell will speak and sign copies of her newest release, Epitaph, on Monday, October 19th, at 1 PM in the Auditorium. She has written several other books, including Doc and The Sparrow. Admission is free. No tickets required. First come, first served seating. The room will open one hour before the event. Hope to see you there!
 
Questions, comments, etc. regarding This Week's SCOV Report: If you have a question, comment or other response that you like to make regarding an item in this report, you may reply to this message. Depending on the nature of your response (comment, question, etc.), I will acknowledge your reply, answer your questions or take other appropriate action(s) in as timely a manner as possible.
Contact Information
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Bob Mariani General Manager of SCV
Bob Mariani, General Manager, 917-8080

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