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That rarest of phenomena in Four Seasons, rain, paid us a visit in early December. The late fall storm delivered just under three inches of rain on our community. We had a similar rainfall in 2013 followed by sparse rainfall for the season. In 2009 a good rain in December was followed by good rainfall in early 2010, so predictions for our 2014-2015 rainfall amounts are not reliable. Nevertheless, the opportunity to turn off our irrigation system for a week was welcome. Heavy rains cause runoff but will recharge our ground water reservoirs. With soggy ground the trails made of decomposed granite become untrafficable and residents should alter their routine by not walking on them. After a few days our maintenance crews will have them back in shape but attention needs to be given to low spots where water may puddle. The heavy rains also caused leaves to drop from the trees all at once, clogging drains and making sidewalks slippery. January frost will add to the danger for early morning walks and residents can't be too careful during this time of year. It is time to cover backflow devices with blankets. Local hardware stores sell wraps for pipes at backflow devices. Although our average low temperatures are in the mid-30s, we can have a hard freeze. On Jan. 12, 1949 the low was 11 degrees. Several of our young pine trees have been vandalized by topping. They will be replaced. It is unfortunate that the Association has to bear the cost for these actions but we will continue to maintain landscape plan of the developer that attracted our members to buy and settle in Four Seasons. ~ Leonard Tavernetti 18 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2015 | COMMUNITY NEWS Landscape Committee Backflow covered with blanket on Beaver Creek Trail damage after December rain

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