Did You Know – March 2023

Tim O’Keefe
Valley Vista Neighborhood

How well do you know where you live? 

1) When can you vote for the 2023 VCA election for directors?

A. March 1 – March 31.
B. On-line Ballots March 1 – March 24 at 7:00 PM MT. Paper Ballots March 1 – post marked March 24.  In-person at the VCA office until 6:00 PM MT on March 30.
C. Both on-line and paper ballots must be submitted by March 24 at 7:00pm MT.
D. Both on-line and paper ballots must be submitted by March 30 at 5:30pm MT.
E. None of the above.

Answer – B – is true.

2) How many people attended the VCA Open House on February 28? 

A. Approximately 60 people from 20 neighborhoods
B. Approximately 50 people from 15 neighborhoods
C. Approximately 40 people from 10 neighborhoods
D. Approximately 75 people from 25 neighborhoods
E. There was no VCA Open House on February 28

Answer – B – is true.

3) Which of the following are true about the VCA Photo Contest?

A. Gift Cards were sponsored by AAA Landscaping.
B. Over 100 photos were entered in the contest.
C. The first-place winner was Scott Peterson, of the Cove at Center Pointe, with his photo of Screech Owls.
D. There were 12 photos that received an Honorable Mention.
E. All of the above

Answer – E – is true.

4) How many street lights will be installed along Rancho Vistoso Blvd as part of a pilot study to evaluate options for replacing non-function street lights?

A. 226
B. 50
C. 24
D. 84
E. 12

Answer – E – is true.  The VCA is responsible for maintaining 226 street light along Rancho Vistoso Blvd.  They are failing and cannot be repaired.  We need to evaluate replacement options.

5) What’s going on around Rancho Vistoso in March? 

A. The Tucson Gem Show
B. Jazz Under the Stars at Tohono Chul
C. The Tucson Rodeo
D. Friday Night Concerts at Steam Pump Ranch
E. All of the above

Answer – B & D – are true.  The Tucson Gem Show and Rodeo will return in February 2024.