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From The Board of Directors
Our mission as the SCOV Board is to lead in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Sun City Oro Valley as an active adult community.
All Board minutes, agendas and reports are available online and in the SCOV Library. Board meetings are open to residents.
Board of Directors amashburnscov@gmail.com
Are We Relevant?
by Allan Mashburn I had the opportunity to spend a few weeks with two of our granddaughters this summer. One is 16 and the other is 14. It was quite an enjoyable and eye opening experience as they tried to bring grandpa up to speed on the latest and greatest teenage slang. New words and recycled old words are created, and used, by this teenage subculture on a continual basis. Remember the words and phrases that we used way back in the 60s? Well, this generation has their own and understanding can sometimes be daunting.
To get you up to speed, and maybe help you understand a few of the things that your grandchildren are saying, here are four examples that I found most interesting:
Bussin’ – Something that you found extremely good, usually referring to food
Cheugy – Someone who is out of date, referring to style of dress such as knee high boots
Dapper – A way of describing something as cool or awesome. I pointed out to my granddaughters that this word has been around for quite awhile and has been used since the 1920s, to indicate how well a person is dressed. I was informed that dapper has a broader meaning and can refer to anything, not just how a person is dressed.
Rent Free – This phrase is certainly one that I appreciate. It indicates that you are so caught up with someone, or something, that you obsess about it. It’s taking up space in your head and you are receiving nothing but anguish in return.
Of course, none of this new fangled slang is really relevant to us. It’s for a younger generation. Each generation has different ideas, thoughts, needs and desires.
As residents of SCOV, we need to be aware of the future and what changes we will need for our community’s viability and relevance. That means that we can’t remain in the past and accept things just because it’s always been that way.
Sometime during the first of this month, we will know the outcome of the vote for raising the Capital Contribution Fee. It’s passage is a key factor in keeping our community relevant with other 50+ communities. If we don’t continue to change, to improve, then our community becomes less relevant.
And that newly remodeled Activity Center is bound to be totally dapper!
Share Some Kindness
At a national conference of Community Associations Institute (CAI) earlier this summer, I had occasion to visit with many of my colleagues. Many being more than 100. The subject came up of kindness of residents within our respective communities.
Most people know and understand what being kind is. I know of many within our SCOV community that exhibit this special attribute on a regular basis. It would be difficult to try to define by example, as it can be shown in so many ways.
It was sad to hear that in nearly all the communities of those represented, there is an increase of residents that are not kind. The lack of kindness is not directed toward any specific group. It seems to be a phenomenon that appears to originate since Covid became a household word and residents were required to stay at home for many hours, days and months.
Here at SCOV we are not immune to this type of behavior, but thankfully, it is much more rare than what I heard other general managers describe.
I only bring this to your attention to remind all of us that we live, work and play very close to one another. A kindness shown goes a long way and is remembered with fondness. Like the horn honking resident/friend that drives by my office many mornings, it always brings a smile to my lips. Please look at your life and see who you can bring a smile to. Consider using something that won’t cost you anything, such as a compliment or a simple greeting to someone who may not get any other interaction all day.
I know many of you. I know how kind you are and the welcome words you share with me. I encourage all of us to be just a little more kind today and everyday.
Thanks to all of you for the many kindnesses shown to me, my wife and all of our staff. I think you’re the best.
Join Us for Board of Director and General Manager Chat with Residents
Wednesday, September 14 1-2 PM, WC3
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It’s More Than Living... It’s A Lifestyle!
Touring Tucson’s Mural Scene
by Marsha Dean
It’s still hot and you’re looking for something to do. How about a little road trip, in your air-conditioned car, to check out some of our area’s extraordinary outdoor murals? According to www.thisistucson.com, there are more than 100 murals in Tucson and Oro Valley. These public showpieces have become part of Tucson’s signature for all to enjoy. If you decide to go on a mural trek, start by planning your route before you go. There is a map of the downtown-area murals at www.tucsonaz.gov/muralmap/#. The downtown murals are a great starting point, because you can see about 25 of them in a relatively small area.
Parking and walking around downtown tend to be much easier on Saturday and Sunday, where you can park for free at metered spaces and there is less traffic. When you go, plan to get out of your car so that you can see the murals in their entirety. Usually, this necessitates standing across the street from the mural. Last year SCOV Hiking Club members explored the downtown murals. Several of the photos are from their walk.
If you decide to venture beyond downtown, there’s another interactive map online at bit.ly/tucsonmurals. This map is color-keyed by region so that you can concentrate on specific geographic areas to plan your mural safaris on different days. Click the View Larger Size icon on the map and it will enlarge for easy planning. This web page is a useful resource to scroll through photos of the many murals and learn the artist’s names and the addresses where they are located. If you can’t take a drive, be sure to take a virtual stroll. If you’d like to learn a bit more about the murals, www.thisistucson. com has photos along with some narrative about the mural content. The mural collection is frequently added to, so revisit the web pages ocThe online interactive map of the downtown Tucson mural locations includes photos and descriptions of the artwork. www.tucsonaz.gov/muralmap/# casionally to keep up-to-date. Enjoy and appreciate the native and Hispanic cultures reflected in many of them, as they reflect the Tucson environment and people. Let us know if you have a favorite. The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music will feature small ensemble performances in front of some of the downtown murals on Monday, October 17. More information will be available at www.music.arizona.edu.
What do you suppose is chasing this young fellow?
Asst. General Manager - Robin Coulter rcoulter@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8070
Drones
Following are the guidelines for use of drones within a residential setting. Those equipped with cameras or other sensors have a high potential of creating noise nuisances, unwanted trespass and invasion of privacy. The use of any drone must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws. A drone’s operator must maintain direct control of the device and assumes liability for any damage their drone causes.
The use of drones within this tract shall be restricted to the owner’s property and shall not: • Create an unreasonable sound nuisance. • Be operated within 25 feet of a vehicle. • Be operated before sunrise or after sunset. • Enter or fly above the property of other residents without their expressed permission. • Be used to view or record other residents or their property. • Result in the collection of private data or images for publication or posting, without the permission of the people or property owners affected. • Be used on or above common spaces or easements. • Lose visual contact.
The airspace above a private residence and below altitudes governed by the Federal Aviation Administration or other governmental agencies, is considered the private property of that owner. Owners and occupants have a reasonable expectation of privacy which must not be violated. Persons under age 16 operating drones shall be actively supervised by parents or adult guardians during their use to ensure compliance with these rules and FAA requirements. The drone must be registered in the Administration office with a copy of the operator’s license and insurance on file. Controller - Randy Trenary rtrenary@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8060
The fiscal year for the Association ended June 30, 2022. As in the past, the financial statement for July is not included in the September Tipster due to time constraints for completion of year-end procedures. Financial statements can be found on our website www.scovaz.com and in our SCOV Library.
An audit will be conducted in September, and the complete audited financials will be available on the website and in the SCOV Library before October 31, as mandated by the Bylaws. A copy will also be available in the Administration offices.
Money Matters will return with the October issue of the Tipster. Questions? Email Randy Trenary or call 520-917-8060.
Community Services - Katy Mosier Architectural Coordinator, Katy Mosier scoroval@ciramail.com 520-917-8058
Thinking of Remodeling?
The following are issues that you should discuss with your contractor before beginning construction: 1) Residents shall be responsible for the actions of their contractors. 2) A clean work site is important. Development Standards
Section 2.1.E: “During construction, debris shall be disposed of daily or stored in a covered container located in the driveway. The container shall not extend into the
sidewalk area. Building material shall be stored out of sight in the garage or in the back yard of the house.” 3) Contractors are encouraged to be respectful of the neighbors. Aprons and adjacent sidewalks are not designed to support heavy vehicles and parking should be on the blacktop. Neighboring driveways should not be blocked. Parking of trucks to prevent safety concerns should be addressed using safety cones, etc. 4) The Town of Oro Valley Town Code 10-1-4, 6. “Noise:
Noise generated by construction, demolition, excavation or grading according to the following restrictions: a. Concrete. The pouring of concrete and all associated work may be conducted from April 15th through October 15th between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and from October 16th through April 14th between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., or as authorized pursuant to an Extended Construction Hours Work Permit (ECHWP) issued under Oro Valley Town Code Section 6-6-2. b. All Other Construction. Within five hundred (500) feet of a residential zone, all other construction may occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.”
Master Declaration 4.5 Nuisance and Development Standards Article 2.1.E provide the authority for enforcement of these policies.
Before hiring a contractor, please refer to the following site for information on hiring Arizona licensed and nonlicensed contractors: www.azroc.gov. You may also refer to the Consumer Referral Vendor List on our SCOV website under Members/Member Services.
Welcome New Neighbors – July
Unit # Name From
1A Michael Martin 4 Kathryn Mercer 5 Janet & James Emery 5 Peter & Vivienne Grant 6 Christopher & Sandy Reith 7 Ralph & Elaine Perillo 9 Daniel & Bonita Feuling 9 Charles & Janice Rigden 12 Joyce Craven 15 Jeffrey & Denise Reiners 17 Robert & Darst McNairy 17 Kevin Ryan 18A David & Robin McCleery Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Banning, CA
Vail, CO Marana, AZ Beaver Dam, WI Aguila, AZ Oro Valley, AZ Cambridge, MN Bozeman, MT Oro Valley, AZ Oro Valley, AZ
July Housing Resale Information Resales For the Month YTD 2022 14 120 2021 20 135 2021 Total Sold - 208
2022: Active Listings as of 7/31/2022............................8 2021: Active Listings as of 7/31/2021............................6
Source: MLSSAZ® July 2022 Average Age of New Owners: 72
