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CA NEWS
Volunteers needed – Annual deer census to take place September 18-20
Submitted by the Wildlife Management Committee
2017 Deer Census wildlife biologist, Sun City Texas driving golf carts on streets and golf
provides the deer population with a safe FRXUVHV6SHFLÀFVLJQXSGHWDLOVZLOOEH
Sign-up period: environment (no hunters or predators), provided in the September Sun Rays, the
Sept. 6-11 abundant water, and plenty of food CA Communicator, the NRO Newsletter
Census date: DFRUQVJDUGHQDQGÁRZHUEHGSODQWV and on our community bulletin boards.
Sept. 18-20 Once deer arrive in our community they
Alt. (rain) date: tend to stay and reproduce. Too many Upcoming WMC monthly meetings –
Sept. 21-22 deer in close proximity to people cause 3 p.m. on Aug. 2 and Sept. 6 – will be
Volunteers needed: 70-80 concerns such as: held in the Activities Center. Anyone
with questions or concerns regarding
It is time to mark your calendar for the – Automobile accidents from deer the deer management program or any
annual Sun City Texas deer census. collisions or drivers trying to avoid aspect of wildlife management should
Each September for the past 13 years, deer. attend these meetings.
the Wildlife Management Committee
(WMC) has organized a volunteer effort – Severe damage to landscaping. Resident Directors’
to count deer within the community. Open Session
While this count does not produce an The suitable method to control our deer
exact deer census, the year-to-year population has been determined to be an Wednesday, Aug. 16, 3 p.m., CCFG
estimations enable the WMC to make annual capture and removal of a certain The Resident Directors of the Sun City
recommendations to the CA Board for number of deer relative to the census. Texas Community Association Board
the management of the deer population. This method promotes an optimum will be holding their Open Session on
balance between the population of deer Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Georgetown/
Why do we have so many deer in Sun City and residents in our wildlife habitat. Florence Room at the Cowan Creek
Texas? According to Warren Bluntzer, Amenity Center. This meeting is to
Obtaining the most accurate count allow for two-way dialog between the
of deer requires careful planning resident directors and residents and
and execution. Volunteers will follow will mainly focus on matters listed on
assigned routes, walking on trails or the August Board workshop agenda.
All residents are welcome to attend.
Sun City Texas Citizens on Patrol (COPs)
Newbies welcome
Submitted by Larry Swim to attend the New
Resident Orientation
A short list of the accomplishments or – Debuted the new decals for the COPs
functions performed by the COPs dur- cars. Thursday, Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m., SCB
LQJWKHÀUVWKDOIRI If you are new to Sun City Texas,
– As a bonus, one patrol rescued a please join us in the Social Center
– Patrolling of the new construction newborn fawn that was lying in a Ballroom for the New Resident
areas in the Queen Tract (including WUDIÀFODQHRQ6XQ&LW\%RXOHYDUG Orientation. At 8:30 a.m., the club
reporting of suspicious activities) to (The baby was moved to a grassy spot fair begins. Enthusiastic members
deter theft. beside the street.) will visit with you and tell you about
their chartered clubs.
²7UDIÀFVXSSRUWIRU6KUHG'D\DWERWK These activities were in addition to rou-
the Social Center and Cowan Creek. tinely helping people with directions and The Community Association staff
similar courtesies. Additionally, members presentation begins at 9:15 a.m.
– Traffic control and parking patrolled Sun City Texas neighborhoods and ends around 10:15 a.m. You will
management for Memorial Day. for approximately 4,710 hours during the have an opportunity to meet the
period and drove about 44,350 miles and staff, learn how your Community
– Support for both Veterans Memorial 4,165 additional volunteer hours were ac- Association operates, and gather
Advisory Committees and for the cumulated supporting this security effort. valuable information. Refreshments
Junior Camp sessions. will be served.
COPs are accepting volunteers. Your
– Provided routine ancillary security basic commitment is four hours
patrols for The Worship Place PRQWKO\EXWPDQ\ÀQGLWZRUWKZKLOH
facilities. WRYROXQWHHUPRUHKRXUV4XDOLÀFD-
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– Performed in-service reviews of drivers valid driver’s license, felony-free re-
who hadn’t undergone orientation in FRUGQR':,'8,FRQYLFWLRQVDQG
the past three years. a desire to serve your community.
– Performed welfare checks at residences
where friends or family placed a
request out of concern.
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