Bonnie Nowicki In this article, I am addressing a few insects and diseases that interact with plants frequently but rarely cause severe damage. Pests will thrive in an environment where they can get the most food with the least amount of effort. Pests usually choose weak and stressed plants, but healthy plants can also be…
Category: July 2023
Generals, July 2023
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Generals, July 2023
Canyon Club Construction Site—Please Do Not Enter
As a friendly reminder, all homeowners, guests, and renters are asked to refrain from entering the Canyon Club construction site. Robson Construction recently has had cars entering through the construction gates even though numerous Do Not Enter signs are posted. As a construction site, there are nails and sharp objects in the parking lot. This…
Sports, July 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it is time now to learn about shot selection. Mary Littlewood says the ideal sequence of shots provides a means for all four players to get to the net where pickleball is won and lost as opposed…
July 2023
QCMGA Results
QCMGA Low Net Best Ball, June 13 SIL Flight 1: 1st Scott Brannan/Bill Sheppard, 65; 2nd Steve Mooneyham/Dick Messer, 66; 3rd Bob Spetter/Larry Hernandez, 69 SIL Flight 2: 1st Jim Lubinski/Alfred Gong, 68; 2nd Craig Parsons/Ray Menard, 68; 3rd Daniel Ward/Phil Wade, 68 SCC/COP Flight: 1st Elza Harmon/Gary Gorman, 65; 2nd Jim Cooley/Jim McNiel, 68;…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
May PCQC Photo Contest—Hats
The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) continued with its monthly member’s contest with May having the topic of “hats.” Each club member could enter up to three photos taken in the last year. This subject was a popular one for the members and drew 26 entries. All of the photos can be seen on…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
On the Run—Quail Creek Runners
Alphie Smith A dedicated group of men and women, the Quail Creek Runners, have been gathering for the last six months at Madera clubhouse each Saturday and Sunday for a run, or walk, in and around Quail Creek. The meeting time varies from 6:30 to 8 a.m., depending on the season. Currently, we are gathering…