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Neighborhood Plastic Recycling

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Dave & Helen Reynolds at 36 W. Calle Martina are still collecting our plastic for recycling.  They have placed a plastic recycle bin next to their gate for collection.

Here is the list of acceptable items: bread bags, candy wrappers, can holders, plastic & reusable bags, snack packaging, coffee bean bags, trash bags, plastic utensils, straws, plastic plates, cups , table liners, coffee lids, plastic bottle tops, specialty drink cups, bubble wrap films, air pouches, plastic mailers, bubble mailers, food trays, empty pill jars, and disposable tupperware.

Here is the list of UNACCEPTBLE items: Stryofoam packaging, foam, medical waste or electronics.

The Reynold’s can be reached at (530) 520-8552 if you have any questions or need help with your plastics.

Thank you,
Debi Harney
CCVII, Secretar

Directors & Volunteers Needed

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Nomination Committee – Sheryl Slightom has volunteered to head up the Nominating Committee this year. We had three volunteers step up and offer their help with this important committee: Terry Baranowski, Helen Russo and Allen Koning.  November 30th will be a meet and greet for the candidates who would like to run for the Board. More information to follow.

Social Committee – is in need of a chairperson. We had three people volunteer to help with this committee: Terry Barnowski, Peggy Drake, and TC Carr. 

Newsletter – we had no volunteers for this position. If anyone out there wants to publish a newsletter we could use your help. Members have asked for a newsletter but if no one volunteers we will not have one.

Front Entrance/Maintenance Committee – Bill Baitinger who has been doing this job for the past seven years has resigned. He has done a tremendous job with keeping our front entrance weed free and clean but it is time for someone else to take over this task.

If you are interested in helping out please contact the Secretary, Debi Harney 253-988-5569 and she can put you in touch with the right people.

Thank you,
Debi Harney
Secretary

Private Roads v. Public Roads

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department receives many calls for service regarding traffic issues. One common misperception is that our deputies can enforce traffic laws on all roads in Pima County. This is not always the case. There are many private roads, which are managed and owned by Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Civil traffic violations cannot be enforced on private roads. The only things we can enforce are violations of a criminal nature and not civil (such as Speeding or Illegal Parking). So, what recourse is there for people who live in an area surrounded by private roads? You can work with your HOA to discuss how the association can enforce any potential violations of HOA rules or evaluate road engineering options (such as speed bumps). Did you know? If you live in Green Valley and in an area surrounded by public roads (maintained by Pima County) and you believe there is an issue with a public road or area, you can report it to the Green Valley Council via their website: www.gvcouncil.org/service-request.As a reminder, we have a lot of residents who come from many different areas outside of Arizona. Try to be patient and courteous with each other on the road, especially as the traffic increases with our winter visitors. Drive safe everyone!

Extreme Heat Safety

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July is often synonymous with uncomfortable heat and humidity. This month we will review safety tips for both people and pets who are vulnerable to excessive heat. For the full article from GVFD cllck here. Also see this link.

Extreme heat is generally defined as a period of more than 2-3 days of temperatures greater than 90 degrees. For those of us who live in the Southwest, most of the summer has consecutive days of temperatures over 100 degrees.

Heat Index is a term that tries to assess the combination of both outside temperature and humidity that has a cumulative dangerous effect on the health of humans. Thus, the degree of humidity can increase the health risk when combined with the actual temperature. For example, if the outdoor temperature is 90 degrees and the relative humidity is 70%, the heat index when calculated makes that outdoor temperature of 90 degrees feel like 106 degrees.

Pets are vulnerable to heat related illnesses as well. Signs of heat stroke in a pet are obvious: lethargy, weakness, panting, extreme thirst, and weakness.

Public Notice

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Green Valley Council
555 North La Cañada Drive
Suite 117
Green Valley, AZ 85614
gvcouncil.org

Dear Community Members,

As many of you are aware Title 42, a policy created to address public health and social welfare that granted the government the authority to regulate border crossings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to end this Thursday, May 11th. We do not currently know what the scope of the impact will be on the Green Valley community and the rest of Pima County. Our foremost concern is the safety and wellbeing of Green Valley residents.

If you encounter individuals or large groups of individuals in or near your home or in your HOA, please call 911 immediately. Please do not approach these groups or individuals. Call 911 immediately and allow our law enforcement officers to respond appropriately to the situation. Please remind your friends and neighbors to call 911 if they encounter groups or individuals and remind them not to approach any group or individual. Your safety is paramount.

In Partnership,
The Green Valley Council