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1/19/17
Water to be turned off: On Monday the 23rd of January at approximately 7:30 AM the Oro Valley water department will shut of the main water line feeding the following buildings: AFC, Activities Center, Artisan Center, Posse shack and the Tennis restrooms. The water will remain off for approximately 3 hours.
SCOV 30th Anniversary Celebration! Come join the fun at the High Tea (and coffee) celebrating 30 years of active adult living on Wednesday, February 15 at 2 PM in the Auditorium. There will also be a special recognition of those Trailblazers who were the first to live in the community. Tickets on sale now in the Welcome Center. $15/person.
State law says no more secret (anonymous) ballot without Bylaw amendment. In a recent meeting with our attorney to prepare for the next election it was made known to us that as of July 1, 2016 the state law no longer allows us to conduct an anonymous election unless our Bylaws specifically provide for a secret ballot (A.R.S. 33-1812.A.6). Our Bylaws do not currently have that provision. This means that at the next election you will be required to provide your name, address and signature on both the return envelope and the ballot. This is different from our previous process where you were required to sign only the outer envelope (not the inner envelope or ballot) allowing for a secret ballot. This year we will be providing everyone with an email address the option to vote electronically. Even the electronic vote option will require you to provide your name, address and signature on the electronic ballot. If the Board and community would like to continue its practice of an anonymous (secret) ballot, then the community will need to pass an amendment to the Bylaws. What's most important to know is that before any secret ballot could be conducted, the community must vote to allow it.
Club Presidents: There will be a SCOV 30th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, February 15. As part of the event, we will be showing old photos from Sun City's rich history in a slide show on the big screens in the Auditorium. We are requesting you send us 2-3 digital, or hard copies of historical photos which represent your club and its activities. We will use as many as we can, but might not be able to include them all. Please complete this form online at bit.ly/2jcsiJ2to submit your digital photos, or you may deliver hard copies to Kat Peabody in the Welcome Center. If you drop off a hard copy, please make sure it is labeled and to whom it should be returned. To be included in the slide show, we need your photos by January 31. Thank you for your support. - SCOV Marketing Committee
Resident Input Requested on Activity Center - We are seeking resident input on what you would like to see happen in the Activity Center upgrade/remodel. Please go to http://conta.cc/2ipjO08 to provide your feedback.
The NW Explorer is holding their "Best of the Northwest" contest again and your vote counts! The HOA, golf course and restaurant have been winners (or runner up) over the last several years. Let's keep the momentum going. You can vote as many times as you wish.
*Please vote for SUN CITY ORO VALLEY in the Retirement Living>Best Active Living Community category
*Please vote for THE VIEWS GOLF COURSE in the Sports & Rec>Best Golf Course category
*Please vote for THE VIEWS RESTAURANT in the Food & Drink>Best Breakfast as well as the Best Oro Valley Restaurant category
The on-line voting page can be found by clicking here.
New Development Standard Enforcement. In December 2016, the Board approved a new Development Standard regarding the height of shrubs located near a driveway within close proximity to the sidewalk which could possibly block line of sight if someone is exiting a driveway.
No shrub or planting which significantly obstructs sight lines of persons exiting a driveway in an automobile, golf car or the like, shall be allowed. Such shrubs must be pruned to a height of 42" or less to allow a safe exit. Development Standard Section 2.17.c.vii.
In order to give residents ample time to inspect their front landscaping for this situation and trim the shrubs, no violation will be sent for three months on this matter. Beginning May 1, the 42" height rule will be enforced.
Please check your shrubs so that the line of sight is not obscured by the height of your bushes and take action to prune them.
News from The Views Restaurant and Lounge:
- Friday, January 20 live entertainment by Duo Vibrato performing from
4:30-7 PM. - We are now open for dinner from 4-7 PM. View our dinner menu here.
- Some new changes will be coming in February. Please stay tuned.
- LIKE us on Facebook and find us on Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google+ & Foursquare.
News from The Views Golf Club:
- 9 & Wine - $32 after 2 PM (Sat - Mon). Call the pro shop to book your tee time and claim this offer.
- Buy now...play later. One, three and four-month unlimited passes as well as 10-punch punch cards are now available for sale in the Administration Office. Pricing starts at $300. Click here for more info and pricing.
- Annual pass holders: Pick up your free guest pass in the Pro Shop.
- Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Yelp & TripAdvisor. You can also leave reviews about us on GolfNow.
Hours available to walk on the golf course can be found here and then scroll down to Pro Shop & Walking Hours
A Plea from the NPC: Are you interested in keeping our community beautiful, and do you take pride in living here? If so, the Neighborhood Pride Committee (NPC) could use you as a member. It takes 3-4 hours a month to serve on the committee. Owning a golf cart is not necessary, but it would be helpful! If you are interested and would like to join us, or of you have any questions, call Tempe Johnson 825-6994, or Katy Mosier, Staff Liaison, 917-8058.
Walkers Be Careful: I've been made aware of a few incidents where residents have been walking in the streets and nearly were hit by vehicles. Please be careful and use sidewalks where they are available.
SCOV Telephone Directory: Please review your new listing or changes on the website community telephone directory. Also see list of new residents and changes for January 16, 2017. Any questions, please contact Carolyn Lerch at gclerch@comcast.net or 520-818-3319.
Please be aware: The Oro Valley distracted driving ordinance is now in effect on all public Oro Valley roadways. The new ordinance (which took effect 1/6/17) prohibits drivers from holding their electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on a public road, regardless of being stopped at a light or stop sign unless it is an emergency. For more information, click here.
SCOV residents and artists Helen and Bob Jennette will teach a water media workshop entitled "Painting Mexican Pots and Cacti in the Tempera Batik Process" on three consecutive Tuesdays - 1/24, 1/31, & 2/7/17. Classes will meet in the Art Studio in Catalina Vista from 9 AM to Noon. Participants will design a painting using tempera paint as a resist to India ink as the background. This technique produces a special "batik" effect to the subject matter. The fee is $75 for all three classes. Only a few spaces are left, so if interested please call 520-818-6332.
The next ILR Sampler program (2 PM, Thursday, 1/26 at Catalina Vista) will discuss the Central Arizona Project (CAP) which is the steward of renewable water in the state from the Colorado River. The presentation will provide a history of CAP and why it is so important to the area. Among the most urgent topics for CAP water management is long term drought, climate change, and supply/demand imbalances for Arizona. The presentation will highlight how CAP partners with water managers throughout the Basin and with the Federal government to find regional solutions. This program is free and open to all in SCOV.
The presenter is Karen Novak Cesare who was elected in 2014 to a six year term to represent Pima County on several CAP Board committees. She is a frequent guest on the Bill Buckmaster Show, KVOI AM, talking about water issues.
Subscribe to SCOV'S YouTube channel. Click here to visit the SCOV YouTube channel, then select Subscribe.
Interesting tidbit: Did you know that in the last week, we received 59 comment cards at The Views restaurant? Are you aware that The Views received an average overall rating of 4.3 out of 5? We appreciate your taking the time to let us know how we're doing.
Getting to know the GM: I've worked in the Scouting program for over two decades in various positions and am currently serving with the Webelos Scouts as a den leader here at La Caņada. My three sons are all Eagle Scouts.
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