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Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
The Chalk Creek wash is the largest wash in our community. In the past, heavy storms caused damage to the wash and golf course and threatened homes. As a result, a program was established to maintain the wash and minimize the threat from heavy storms. A key element to the ongoing maintenance of the wash is a series of inspections to determine the condition of the creek and identify potential threats to surrounding properties. The Properties Committee, together with HOA staff, will conduct an inspection during April. The Properties Committee works on a variety of tasks like this during the year. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the committee calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com Co-chair Jane Moody 202-657-3058 jane.moody2@gmail.com
The Tipster Editorial Committee is looking for new members with previous editorial experience. To apply, go to the SCOV homepage www.suncityorovalley.com > Members > Committees > Volunteer Application and fill out the online form.
If you have questions, call the committee chair or one of the members listed on page 2 of any Tipster.
Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.
Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086
Spring is finally here as the weather warms up and the Bermuda grass is starting to grow. Again, we appreciate and thank you for understanding how important it was not to overseed this winter season to allow for the improvement of the long-term health of the golf course. You will certainly see the dividends in course conditions during the transition this spring, summer and into next season.
The Cure for Cancer event last month was a huge success, and thank you to all who participated and donated to the cause. We raised well over $40,000 for the University of Arizona Cancer Center.
The Men’s 18-Hole Member Invitational is scheduled for April 8-9. All leagues are wrapping up their main tournament events this month, and we all look forward to the construction project with the Activity Center being completed next season to allow for meeting space and luncheons.
Our Chip & Putt event on Thursdays continues through this month on April 14 and 28, starting at 4:30 PM. You can play up to six people per group. The entry fee is $15 pp for golf, prizes, and dinner on the terrace. Sign up online through the reservation system or call the Pro Shop at 520825-3110.
This month’s Yappy Hour will be Thursday, April 21, from 4-5 PM, on the driving range tee. There will be drink specials and treats for the dogs. Social dogs with up-to-date shots are welcome and leashes are required. The driving range will close at 3:30 PM for a clean pick of all the range balls in the wash and desert areas. Volunteers are appreciated in helping us collect the balls.
Next month we will announce our new rates and membership plans for our fiscal year starting July 1, 2022.
We look forward to enjoying the golf course conditions this spring and thank everyone for their support in playing golf.
Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
There were many agronomic reasons for not overseeding the fairways this season. Controlling persistent weeds in fairways is difficult when overseeded with winter ryegrass, and the biggest reason of all is to give the underlying Bermuda grass a break from the ryegrass competition. More time was also spent on other projects like drainage and desert clearing around tee boxes,
For over twenty years, most of the fairways were overseeded each fall. The exception was one year when we skipped overseeding as part of the two or four-hole rotation. The constant overseeding is very tough on the Bermuda grass, especially when it is irrigated with reclaimed water that introduces large amounts of salts. Combined with the surface competition of the ryegrass for sunlight and nutrients, the salts have a negative impact on the Bermuda grass roots. This year the Bermuda grass will not have any thin or bare areas in early summer and will be much more dense than previous summers.
However, even though the fairways will be in very good condition, they will still require the usual maintenance practices that are performed each summer. In June the fairways will be aerified and topdressed. During the later summer months, the fairways will be verticut several times to maintain thatch levels and improve growth patterns. Growth regulators will be applied to slow the growth rate and prevent excess clippings and scalping from mowers.
Not overseeding was just another part of the yearly maintenance of the golf course. All the other maintenance practices are still required to continually improve the health of the course.
Golf Advisory Chair Eileen Buskirk 206-450-6146 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3
No parking
It’s said, “April showers bring May flowers.” Around here, we’re hoping April showers bring fairway grass. To help create the best possible conditions, please remember to fill your divots with the right mix and please fix your ball marks. I know, it’s been a while since we had to be reminded about that.
Parking within 30 feet of the greens with or without a handicap flag is prohibited. “If you see something, say something.” The player’s assistants shouldn’t have to be the parking police.
Thanks to Mike’s crew for all their hard work.
The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club Pres. Rocky Gedrose mgedrose1@gmail.com 770.331.8281 Membership Dean Silverlock dsilverlock8@gmail.com Play Wed. AM
The weather is warming up and we hope to be seeing that green Bermuda grass soon. The course appears to have wintered well, and we’re all looking forward to embracing the warm Arizona summer. This is the perfect time to join us for fun and friendly competition. This month’s helpful tip: The hole is bigger than the ball :-)
April 6 - Step Aside Scramble
April 8-9 - The Views Invitational
April 13 - Better Nine
April 20 - 2-Man Stableford
April 27 - Heartless Scramble
Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Pres. Tod Milton 520-256-0962 theodore.r.milton@gmail.com Play Thu. morning
The Nine-Hole Club wants you. The club is going strong and we are continuing to look for new players. If you are a golfer who wants to golf in a relaxed and fun way, well, we’re the club for you. Contact membership chair; Larry Hafner, solring1949@gmail.com, and don’t forget to sign up for Hole-in-One insurance. The pot is over $1,000!
New board members are: Pres., Tod Milton; VP, Quinton Anderson; Treas., Dean Chapman; Sec., Jerry Moss; Membership Chair, Larry Hafner.
The Views 18-Hole Women’s Golf Club Pres. Beckie Harkey bharkey2@gmail.com VP/Membership Rob Ranson phyllisranson@yahoo.com League play Tue. mornings
L-r: Slicer captain, Peg Bushong and Hooker captains, Berry Bittle and Patti Thompson. Not pictured: Slicer captain, Pat Stark
In March, The Views Women’s Golf Club played their own version of the Solheim Competition. You might follow this competition at the women’s professional level of golf. The Solheim competition between the United States and Europe started in 1990. The competition has three formats: two-person best ball, alternate shots and individual match play. The team/country with the most points wins the Solheim Cup. The United States has won seven matches to Europe’s seven.
In our Solheim, we divided our members into two teams, the Hookers and the Slicers. Team colors were proudly displayed during this three day event. Team captains selected their players and determined the pairings for the matches. Their biggest job was to keep up team spirit. The captains this year were Pat Stark and Peg Bushong for the Slicers The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club
Play Thu. mornings
The 9-Hole Ladies are bundled up in this picture where we played with the pro, Katelyn Hutchison, for our Thursday game. The weather is warming up and we play all summer long on Thursdays. Join us for golf, socializing and tons of fun. If you’re interested in joining, contact our membership chair, Carol Johnson.
Convenient community restaurant, lounge and terrace offering an enjoyable experience in food, drinks and entertainment. Food & Beverage Management Team Errick Owens, Restaurant Manager eowens@suncityorovalley.com 520-825-3277 Azura Romero, Kitchen Manager aromero@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8074
This month we are featuring our On-Key Karaoke duo at The Views Restaurant on Sundays, 4-7 PM.
Pam Artibey started the Sedona Crossing band with Tom O’Shea in 1990. Their band became one of the top bands in Arizona in the 1990s, performing at Phoenix resorts. They opened for two Fiesta Bowls and performed at Rawhide in Chandler for over eight years. Pam also performed the National Anthem at an Arizona Diamondbacks game in 2001. She continues to perform as a single act: singing, playing guitar, flute and harmonica.
Tom O’Shea is a lifelong musician. Tom is a full-time bass player and audio engineer. He performed for an Arizona- based touring act, Corte, in the 1980s. Later, he started his own company, Blue Skye Sound Company. He has worked with artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Gordon Lightfoot, Kris Kristopherson and Smokey Robinson. Tom and his wife, Liza, moved to Oro Valley, AZ in 2020.
Easter will arrive on April 17 this year. We will be featuring a plated dinner (price and menu TBD) from 10 AM to 5 PM. Please call at least one week in advance to reserve your meal(s). As usual, there will not be any table reservations.
Once again, we want to thank everyone for their continued patronage and support. We hope you have a joyful and blessed Easter.
