Pumps Are Working—Well, the Halloween festivities are over and we are into fall, but I’m betting we will still be treated to some warm weather so keep the sunglasses and flip flops ready. Speaking of weather, we had a little rain and it was a great test for the new sump pump system on our pathway from the park to the Selva gate steps. Facilities Manager Bob Everson tells me he checked during the rainstorm and the system worked flawlessly with no water build up anywhere along the pathway that normally has some water buildup during heavy rain. By the time of this printing the sub-panel, controller and second pump should be approved and in the process of being installed.
Pickleball Courts—The completion of the pickleball courts is in process. In addition to the new court, steel braces have been installed at the bottom of the fences to help protect from objects getting under the fence in critical areas. Because the court is a foot higher, the net posts will be extended to be regulation height and the gate to the sitting area will be removed as it has proved to be unnecessary. Several residents, “most likely inquisitive Picklers,” have wondered why
there were so many cracks on the newly poured concrete prior to the resurfacing. Mr. Everson has the answer. Any cracks are part of the normal curing process, are non structural, and have been filled. He assured me that the new court is sound and is reinforced with #4 rebar. Worry not …the new court will be in fine shape when completed. A new walkway has been installed next to the revamped court, as well as a new walkway ramp between courts 3 & 4, and both are ADA compliant.
Uncle Niguel Wants You!—We need volunteers not only for ongoing projects like painting curbs and street signs, but also—after years of spending tens of thousands of dollars on renting Christ- mas lights—the Board approved purchasing
our own lights and installing them ourselves. Yes, this is where you could come in. After installing your winning lights on your own house, call the office Uncle Niguel wants YOU! and report for duty helping our community be the lightest and brightest in all of South Orange County. Make it a fun event and enjoy some neighborly good cheer with others in the community. Perhaps a beverage might be in order!
Note: No AI was used in the creation of this article but I did use AI to create Uncle Niguel.
Hope you like him!
—Geoff Dunlevie
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