Your New Resource
Guide & Directory
Each Sun City household was mailed a new Resource Guide & Directory in June. The package was addressed to each residence (or their forwarding address) and mailed in a polybag to protect it during transit. If you did not receive the new Directory, please come to the Communications Office in the Social Center and bring your Member ID or a driver’s license with your Sun City address. Staff will review the mailing list and check out a new directory to you. If you wish to purchase a second Directory, please visit the Member Services Office.
___________________________________ Sun Rays Wants to Know
About Your Nonprofit EventIs your favorite nonprofit organization having a charitable event or fundraiser in September or October? Submit a 75-word paragraph describing the event to Nancy Snow, [email protected] for inclusion in the Around Georgetown section of the Sun Rays. Articles must include the date, time of the event, and a contact person’s name and email address or phone number. Deadline for submissions is Friday, July 29.
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 Library Books are Precious,
Please Return Them in Good Condition
At
your Sun City Library all materials are loaned and borrowed on the
honor system, meaning you take items you want, then bring them back when
you’re finished. PLEASE bring them back in good condition. Don’t drop
them in the tub or spill your coffee or breakfast on them. Also, use a
book mark instead of “dog earing” a page. The next person to read the
book thanks you - and so do all of our wonderful Library volunteers!
___________________________________ Share Your Wisdom & Memories
Grandparents
are a treasure trove of knowledge, filled with a lifetime’s worth of
experiences and abilities to be shared with their grandchildren. In
honor of Grandparents’ Day, Sun Rays wants to know: What have you taught
your grandchildren? If you aren’t a grandparent yet, what lessons do
you hope to impart on your future grandkids? Whether it’s a shared
hobby, a well-honed skill, a family legend or a personal value, tell us
in 300 words or less for possible publication in the September issue of
Sun Rays. Photographs are highly encouraged!
Submissions must be received by Friday, July 29, so don’t delay! Send your story to [email protected] today!
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 Water Matters: How long should I water?
Submitted by Carlton Mathis, Common Area & Irrigation Superintendent, 512-948-7792, [email protected]
Temperatures are plateauing around 100 degrees. Our target goal for irrigation is 1 inch of water per week. Different sprinkler heads disperse water at different rates, and run times for the different irrigation zones need to be set up accordingly. These are the average precipitation rates for the variety of zones that are common to our irrigation systems: Spray Zones: 1.4” of water/ hour
Rotor Zones: .6” of water/ hour
Rotary Nozzle Zones: .4” of water/hour
To get a ½ inch of water for the above listed:
Spray Zones: 20 minutes
Rotor Zones: 50 minutes
Rotary Nozzle Zones: 75 minutes These numbers are based on manufacturer specifications, and I’ve found that landscapes often require less than what is calculated above. It’s also important to remember that for every minute an irrigation system is running, about 20 gallons of water is being consumed.
Need Help with Your Irrigation Timer?
If you need assistance with your landscape irrigation system, the Water Matters Team is available to help familiarize you with it. If you need help setting up your controller, or would like a complete and thorough evaluation of your irrigation system, send an email to [email protected] , or contact your Neighborhood Representative. A Water Matters Ambassador will come to your home to assist you.
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___________________________________ Native Common Area Mowing UpdateSubmitted by Carlton Mathis, Common Area & Irrigation Superintendent, 512-948-7792, [email protected]
We are well into Phase 2 of our maintenance for the Native Areas, completing Phase 1 last week. The Line trimmers can be up to 2 weeks behind the mowers, which are cutting a 10 to 30 foot swath behind residential lot lines. This is a Fire Wise exercise only, and not for aesthetic, or any other purpose.
COMPLETED
Phase 1: 38, 27, 13, 7, 1, 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 35, 9, 10, 12, 60, 37, 36, 8, 11, 34, 15, 14, 33, 26, 25, 24
Phase 2: 16, 28, 22, 23, 30, 31, 32,
REMAINING
Phase 2: 41, 40, 43, 42, 44, 45, 21, 29, 20, 19, 18, 17, 46, 62, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59
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