MARCH 2019
2019—A Challenging Start to the Year Vivian Timian, General Manager
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hen we look back to January and February this year, the first thought will be about snow. The weather conditions have presented new obstacles to our Management team, as revenue lines were much lower than anticipated. As a result of the late snow in February, the golf courses closed for two days, and F&B lost a very valuable Friday. Although our residents are mostly retired, Friday continues to be one of our best revenue evenings as people begin their weekends. During our latest snowstorm, the Golf team (led by Mike Roddy and Mike Phillips) salted the entrances to our buildings, while the Common Area team (led by Marco Rubio and Jesse Camarena) worked to clear the snow at the stop sign areas on our roadways. Most of our employees were unable to get to work from their homes in Oracle, San Manuel and Mammoth. How do we make up for the lost revenue as a result of the poor weather? Labor costs will be reduced due to the shutdowns during the storms; however, at this point we are looking for a great March and April to make up for lost time. Following the closure of F&B on Friday (February 22nd), we had 30 residents at the door when the RoadRunner Grill opened on Saturday morning. Both the Grill and the Vistas had strong revenue, as the residents claimed they had gotten ‘cabin fever’ after being snowed in. The golfers turned out in force for a shotgun start on Sunday afternoon (February 24th) following the course closures for two days—160 golfers at 12:30pm—just wanting to get onto the courses. The bottom line is with the continued support of the community and a little better weather, 2019 could turn into an acceptable year for SaddleBrooke One.
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2019—A Challenging Start to the Year. . .continued from cover page Project Update Several projects are scheduled for 2019. The staff has been very busy compiling the proposals and costs for each project to present to the Board of Directors (BOD). A list of projects to go to the BOD during the first two months of 2019 is listed below:
Project Description
Estimated Project Costs
Patrol Truck (Nissan Frontier)
$31,280
CAM Truck (Commercial with dump bed)
$46,981
Storage container (40’ x 6’ x 8’)
$4,997
Fitness Equipment - 2 Hybrid & 1 Upright bike
$16,200
Patrol Golf Cart
$11,796
Arts & Crafts Roof
$33,000
Catalina Bunker Replacement
$150,000
Main Pool Re-Decking and Expansion
$250,000
Charbroiler & Flat Top for Vistas
$25,281
Main pool restroom renovation
$30,000
As you can see, the start of the year for projects is substantial. Total projected spend for the Replacement Reserve Fund for 2019 is $1,522.980; with the Capital Improvement Budget set at $304,200.
SaddleBrooke One Notes • Arts and Crafts roof replacement is scheduled for March 1st-8th. • Skylights at the Clubhouse portico have been replaced, at a cost of $1,680. • Continued work on the new FOB system which allows access to the Catalina Rec Center and the Fitness Center. Several issues have been resolved. If you experience a problem, please contact the Administration Office. • A demonstration of POP tennis, an abbreviated form of tennis, played with graphite paddles and a slightly deflated tennis ball was completed on February 20th. It was well-received by the community with over 250 people attending the demonstration. The Board of Directors will decide whether to proceed with additional testing of this new sport. • Continued efforts abound between Homeowner Associations (1 & 2), as committee meetings include members of HOA2 committees. Committees sharing information and methods include: Long Range Planning & Finance. • Rian Ross, Director of Operations, has resigned his position moving into more of a project management position with a different organization. We wish him the best and thank him for his efforts at SaddleBrooke One.
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Travel ID Cards Needed by October, 2020 (Information provided by ADOT)
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addleBrooke Residents – starting October 1, 2020 your Arizona Driver’s License will no longer be a valid identification to board an aircraft. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing new, more rigorous ID requirements for air travelers to get through airport security checkpoints and other federally controlled sites such as federal buildings. The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) offers the Travel ID, a driver license or ID card that meets the federal requirements. You can make an appointment at servicearizona.com to come to an MVD office to get your Travel ID. You can also obtain the ID from an authorized third party office. There are several in Tucson and can be found online. The cost of a Travel ID is $25. IMPORTANT – to obtain the Travel ID, you must bring a form of identification such as a birth certificate or passport (your present driver’s license is not acceptable); proof of your social security number – a SS card, W-2 form or 1099 form; and TWO documents that prove you are a resident of Arizona such as a utility bill, bank statement, or similar document with your Arizona address. If you have changed your name, you will need to bring documentation for that as well.
COFFEE WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER & Board President tHURSday, MARCH 21ST 9:00am-10:00am Please join us for a casual coffee hour in the Agave Lounge with Vivian Timian, General Manager & Chris Toney, Board President. The coffee hours are a great opportunity for new residents & frequent renters to ask questions & discuss community concerns. Coffee and cookies will be served. See you there!
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SaddleBrooke One Cart Traffic - A Daily Challenge Mike Roddy, Golf Course Superintendent
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art traffic on the courses here at SaddleBrooke One has one of the biggest impacts on turf conditions. With over 70,000 rounds played annually, the turf takes a literal beating.
One golf cart with two golfers over 18 holes impacts on average, 123,690 sq.ft. or 2.8 acres. This repeated traffic creates significant compaction in the soil rootzone. Compaction occurs when the porosity of the soil is reduced. Soil porosity is what allows water and air to reach the turfgrass root system. While the issue is present year-round, the winter months with dormant Bermuda grass rough, prove to be one of the most challenging time periods. The dormant turf is not able to recover from repeated cart traffic and we need to limit and control traffic in these areas. We have been using “The Gate System” for several years to help manage this issue. This system uses a series of gates to identify an entry and exit point on all par 4 and 5 holes. The use of “Cart Path Only” holes is another tool that has been used very successfully, here at SaddleBrooke One. This allows the Maintenance team to give certain holes a “break” or a period of reduced traffic. The holes are rotated, as needed, based on current turf conditions. Please be aware that all carts have an impact on playing conditions and these methods are designed to improve daily conditioning and the golfing experience. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing everyone on the courses.
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here are several authors who write series. The latest in the IN DEATH series, by J.D. Robb, is Connections in Death. It takes place in 2061 in New York City. Lt. Eve Dallas is the heroine; and, she and her husband are building a brand-new school and youth shelter. They hire a child psychologist to help with the at-risk kids. That woman’s brother was addicted to drugs and has recovered. He is found dead – apparently from an overdose. But was it? Another series writer is Jonathan Kellerman. His latest book is The Wedding Guest. The main characters are psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD detective Milo Sturgis. As the title says, this story takes place at a wedding and a raucous reception. A person is found dead but no one knows the deceased woman! A different style of series is Joanne Fluke's Chocolate Cream Pie Murder. This is what is called a cozy mystery. The mystery will be solved without graphic violence or sex. It is not always easy to solve but fun to try and figure out. Most fiction books are stand-alone novels. The Girl in the Glass Box, by James Grippando, is one of those. It is very timely as it is about a woman and her daughter who escape from gangs, random violence and an abusive husband in El Salvador. They settle in Miami thinking they are at last free. Not so – attorney Jack Swyteck will try to save them from detention and possible return to El Salvador. What are the circumstances that are involved here? A different style of book all together is Finding Dorothy: a Novel by Elizabeth Lett. This tells the story of L. Frank Baum’s wife, Maud. As you will recall, Baum wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book is a historical novel that follows Maud and her life, love, loss, etc. There are two non-fiction books written by women. One is about a woman who was born blind in Vietnam. Her grandmother asked that a medicine man give her a potion to kill her. Luckily, her parents disagreed and took her with other refugees to Hong Kong and ultimately America. She received surgery in L. A. to partially remove her cataracts. She went on to Harvard and became a lawyer, married and had two children. At age 37, she was diagnosed with stagefour colon cancer. The Unwinding of the Miracle is the title and the author is Julie Yip-Williams.
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The other non-fiction book is Sounds Like Titanic by Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman. The author is a classical violinist and is thrilled to receive a position with an ensemble. She is amazed to realize that the microphones are never turned on and the sound is coming from a CD. This is a bizarre story that is often hilarious. Don’t forget to renew your membership to Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) or if you aren’t already a member please consider joining. FSL is the funding arm for our three libraries.
Name(s) Wayde Gutman & Christi Lee Judith Greene Melinda Richards & Gary Shedd Loree & Steven Edwards Randy Bixby Henry Zwicky James & Cynthia Marsh Sharon Eisenmann Ann Villar Stephen Colby & Carolyn Engright-Colby Earl Ezell Theodore Crowley & Denise Windham-Green Richard Titus
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Please help us welcome our new SaddleBrooke One homeowners!
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SaddleBrooke One SCAM Alert
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Ron Tuxbury, Patrol Manager
addleBrooke continues to be a target of scammers who phone in to our residents seeking money for all manner of reasons. Remember, if you receive a phone call that is soliciting funds, no matter the group or the reason, ALWAYS, question the veracity of the caller. Do not give out banking information or account numbers over the phone. DO NOT send money for ANY reason to the caller. The scam most used is that a relative, usually a grandchild or nephew, needs bail money for some speeding or towing infraction. The IRS and law enforcement do not solicit for funds or threaten to arrest someone for nonpayment of taxes or fines over the phone. Please, be very careful with your personal information. There are many scammers out there and they are working very hard to separate you from your money. If you do get a call for funds to be transferred or a check to be sent to someone you do not know, STOP. Contact the police, your bank or your credit card company. DO NOT GIVE OUT any personal information over the phone unless it is someone you know. Seasonal Residents Many of our seasonal residents leave SaddleBrooke in April or early May. If you are a seasonal resident or are planning to take a long trip, please be sure to check the following items as you are preparing to leave for the season: • The door going into the house from the garage is locked • The bar is in place on your sliding glass doors • You call the paper company to stop paper deliveries • Stop or forward your mail • Make an arrangement with a friend, neighbor or a house checking professional to check your home while you are away • File a Resident Absence Information Form with Patrol One • Be sure that all windows and doors are locked and blinds are drawn • If your house is alarmed, notify your alarm company that you will be away and make sure they have a local contact if there are any alarm issues • Unless someone needs to get into the house through the garage while you are gone, disable the garage door opener before you leave • Don’t block your mail tube - a blocked tube is a sure sign that someone is away for an extended period
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Safety Tip Multiuse Lanes in SaddleBrooke One The Regulations for Walking Paths and Multiuse Lanes are very clear. Pedestrians always have the right of way in our multiuse lanes on Ridgeview Blvd and Acacia Hills Dr. Golf carts and bicycles should move out of the multiuse lanes when passing walkers and joggers, when it is safe to do so; pedestrians should always walk on the left side of the roadway facing traffic. Ridgeview and SaddleBrooke Blvds are our busiest streets and they also attract the most walkers and joggers. Walkers/joggers should never walk more than two abreast when on our streets; and if you are on Ridgeview when traffic is heavy, single file is best. When walking/jogging on SaddleBrooke Blvd, please use the walking path on the south side of SaddleBrooke Blvd.
NOV Statistics for January 2019/2018 Violations
2019 2018
Fines Imposed
2019 2018
Speeding
18
12
Multiple or Flagrant Violations
$100
1
1
Stop Signs
3
5
2nd Violation in 12 Months
$50
0
0
Handicap Parking
1
4
Golf Course Walking/Dog Walking
$50
0
0
RV Parking
8
1
Other Parking
5
8
35
30
Totals
SADDLEBROOKE ONE MARCH SCHEDULE REGULAR PICK-UP • Normal schedule Every Tuesday
RECYCLE PICK-UP • Normal schedule Every Friday
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SaddleBrooke One Healthy Hydration
Kathy Horrigan, Part-time Fitness Center Coordinator
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re you drinking enough water to stay hydrated? Even though it’s February and the weather has been cold, you may not feel as thirsty as you should! Our bodies are made up of 40% to 60% water by weight and we need to replenish water lost daily from sweating and other basic activities even during the winter months. Water not only composes 75% of all muscle tissue and about 10% of fatty tissue, it also acts within each cell to transport nutrients and dispel waste. Because water composes more than half of the human body, it’s impossible to sustain life for more than a week without it. Staying hydrated also helps the body regulate its temperature, reduce the risk of over-heating, enable our skin to stay healthy, aid in digestion and lubrication of joints. So, how much water do we need to drink daily? The Mayo Clinic and the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine both advise that, ‘Generally, an adult male needs about 3.7 liters per day and an adult female needs about 2.7 liters per day of total water intake.’ Water is the best option to stay hydrated. Tea, fruit juice, vegetable juice and sport drinks are some other choices. Just be sure to pay attention to the calories, sugar and sodium amounts so you don't exceed your recommended daily allowance. Eating foods that are high in water content, like fruits and vegetables, also help to maintain proper body hydration. For those who exercise regularly, maintaining a constant level of hydration is essential to performance. In a dehydrated state, one may feel muscle weakness and cramping, headache, confusion, poor concentration or dizziness. In this state, the body may be unable to cool itself efficiently, leading to heat exhaustion and a possibility of heat stroke. If you experience any of these symptoms, webmd.com advises us to stop, rest, lie down in a cool place, put your feet up and rehydrate with ‘water, juice or a sports drink to replace fluids and minerals.’ During exercise, drinking water is the best fluid replenisher for most individuals, and sports drinks help replace lost electrolytes during high-intensity exercise exceeding 45 to 60 minutes. Individuals who sweat profusely during exercise, should chose sports drinks and ensure their diets contains adequate sodium to prevent hyponatremia (water intoxication). Prevention is the best practice. It’s important to drink even before the first signs of thirst appear because thirst is a signal that your body is already on the way to dehydration. Below are some helpful hydration hints: • Drink 17-20 oz of water two to three hours before your workout • Drink 8 oz of fluid 20 to 30 minutes prior to your workout or during your warm-up • Drink 7-10 oz of fluid 10 to 20 minutes during exercise • Drink an additional 8 oz of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising • Drink 16-24 oz of fluid for every pound of body weight lost after exercise As they say, prevention is the best medicine especially with respect to keeping your body hydrated. It’s important to drink even before the signs of thirst and drinking is your secret weapon to fight off illness, prevent headaches, joint pain and muscle weakness….so drink up and enjoy your workouts!!
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Architectural & Landscaping Committee ALC Email: alcadmin@saddlebrooke.org ALC Secretary: Linda Irwin All ALC forms, as well as exterior home color selections, may be accessed on the ALC webpage or in the Administration Office.
ALC Hotline 917-3767
March Meetings March 7th March 21st
Meetings are 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 9:00am Bobcat Suite (Lower level of the SB One Clubhouse)
A SADDLEBROOKE ONE BEAUTY
Thank you to all homeowners who adhere to the SaddleBrooke One ALC Guidelines which are intended to protect the overall look and ambiance of the community. The picture above shows an example of a home which perfectly adheres to the Guidelines and demonstrates another idea of creating a great look without big trees, which tend to drop debris. Congratulations to our residents for maintaining their home to perfection.
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