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Long Range Planning Chair Sharon Kennedy kennesk@comcast.net Second and Fourth Wed., 10 AM, on Zoom
The purpose of our committee is to develop and recommend to the Board a rolling 5 to 10 year plan to maintain and further enhance the quality of life for current residents, while ensuring SCOV remains competitive in attracting additional active, involved people to our community. Committee documents, past agendas, minutes and our Request Project Consideration form are available on the SCOV website. Our meetings are open to all residents.
Neighborhood Pride Co-chairs Anita Nisonger and Janette Simister Questions, 520-917-8079 scoroval@ciramail.com Third Tue., 2 PM, WC3
Before We Know It
Before we know it, summer will be here, and we bid farewell to those who leave our community for the hot months ahead. Remember to have someone look after your home and yard while you are away, even if you are only gone for part of the time. A messy yard is an indication that you are gone, and it puts your home and belongings in what could be an unsafe situation.
During our monsoon season, weeds grow in abundance and need to be removed as quickly as possible. With possible storms, there are times when it’s necessary to reach homeowners due to roof tile damage and/or downed trees. Don’t forget to leave your summer address and phone number with Administration in the event they need to reach you.
Have a great summer knowing that your community and home here will look just as nice when you return as when you left.
Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse
The Posse needs you. Welcome to the new Posse members. We’re delighted to have you. We continue to need volunteers to go on posse patrols, six hours a year (two 3-hour shifts).
We also are looking for two new board members. Two current board members have served 10 and 18 years each and are ready to move on to other endeavors. This is an opportunity for you to help the Posse and serve your community. Call Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 for information. Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
The Properties Committee conducts a number of facility and Chalk Creek Wash inspections throughout the year. During the inspections, participants make notes and take photos of their observations relating to safety, functional or appearance issues. Those notes and photos are assimilated into a draft report that is reviewed and edited by all committee members. The final report is then forwarded to Association management for resolution by staff. The committee is pleased to report that most recent observations have been appearance issues. The number of safety and functional issues have decreased during the past several years. Our recent meetings have been in person and via Zoom. Please see the 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 Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com
Why is my photo so small? If the photo you submitted for the Tipster looks like a postage stamp, you probably selected “small” when you sent the photo from your phone to your email. Be sure to select “large” or “actual size” for cell phone photos so that you won’t need a magnifying glass to view them in the Tipster.
If you are a new submitter for your committee or club, download the “Guide to Submitting Tipster Articles” from the Tipster page of the SCOV website www.suncityorovalley. com/news-info/the-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
We had another busy and successful season this year. Our new rates and membership information for the 2022-2023 season will be available on the website the first week of May, www. theviewsgolfclub.com.
Please be aware of some important dates coming up regarding the maintenance of the golf course. At the end of April, we aerated tees and will be continuing throughout the summer, as needed. A pre-emergent herbicide was applied to tees, fairways and roughs to prevent the goosegrass from growing during summer and fall.
During the first week of May, aeration of the roughs continues with no closure necessary. On May 12, the practice green will be aerated starting at 9 AM and will be closed until the project is complete.
The greens aeration begins May 16 with the back nine being closed for the day, but allowing play on the front nine. On the following day, May 17, the front nine will be aerated and the back nine will be open. Please indicate when booking starting times, whether you will play nine holes only, or play the same nine twice.
Starting on May 31, the fairways will be top-dressed and solid-tine aeration begins on the back nine, which will be closed through June 2. The following week, June 6-8, the front nine will be closed for aeration.
Thank you for a great season, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the months and years ahead.
Superintendent - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
This May will be both the same and different than previous years in regard to golf course maintenance. This year is different without the process of transitioning winter ryegrass out of the Bermuda grass since we didn’t overseed. This was one of the big reasons the fairways weren’t overseeded, because it will allow the Bermuda grass a full growing season to establish a better root system without the competition from another grass growing on top of it.
However, the maintenance of the fairways, tees and greens
will be the same as every summer. In May, the greens will be aerated and topdressed to reduce compaction and encourage new root growth. The fairways are going to be aerated and heavily topdressed in June. Even though the fairways were not overseeded, the Bermuda grass still needs the addition of sand to improve soil conditions while reducing organic content. The combination of no transition this year and performing our normal maintenance practices will result in very thick roughs and fairways.
The thickness of the fairways and roughs eventually leads to problems. The grass grows faster than it can be mowed, which results in lots of clippings and eventually scalped areas. The scalped areas turn brown, and the excess clippings lead to messy conditions that impact playability. In response, the fairways will be verticut multiple times to thin the turf canopy, and mowing heights will be raised.
By not overseeding this year, the fairways will be extremely healthy leading to problems most golf courses wish they had, having too much grass.
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Golf Advisory Chair Kevin Devaney 708-732-2943 SCOVgolfadvisory@gmail.com Sep.-May, first Wed., 2 PM, WC3
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
Summer is almost upon us, and it’s a great time to join The Views 18-Hole Men’s Golf Club. The grass is greening up nicely, and the course is looking good. If you’re looking for good people, good golf at a beautiful location and friendly competition, you’ve come to the right place. New members are always welcome to join in the fun. This month’s helpful tip: 99.9% of putts that don’t get to the hole don’t go in :-)
May 4 - Progressive Better Ball
May 11 - Individual Low Net
May 18 - Team Stableford
May 25 - Step-Aside 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.
Join the Posse The Ultimate Neighborhood Watch
Keep our neighborhood safe Call Linda Simon 520-789-7169 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
Left: President’s Cup winner, Susan Olson; right: Club Champion, Barbara Hall
This spring our league members participated in two major competitions. The President’s Cup is single elimination, using a match play format. This event is played over several weeks. The 2021-22 President’s Cup winner was Susan Olson. Our season culminates with the Women’s 18Hole Club Championship. The event is played over a three-day period, Tuesday, Friday and Tuesday, using a stroke play format. To win the Club Championship, you must play from the white tees and have the lowest cumulative gross score over the three days. The 2022 Club Champion is Barbara Hall. There are also gross and net winners for each of the flights.
Congratulations to Barbara, Susan and all the winners, for a job well done.
The Views 9-Hole Women’s Golf Club
Play Thu. mornings
The 9-Hole Women’s Club members in this picture played at the SaddleBrooke Women’s Invitational. The group plays at many of the local ladies clubs’ special events, and we play all summer long. Officially, the group starts in November with games, luncheons and activities. Join us now if you’re here year- around or in the fall if that’s your preference. We welcome new members.
Holiday Hours Memorial Day Monday, May 30
AFC/Pool, 5 AM-6 PM Desert Oasis, 9 AM-4 PM The Views Restaurant, 7 AM-8 PM Pro Shop, 6 AM-5 PM
