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President’s Message
1
2015 STPO Board Members
2
Next Meeting Date
2
STPO Needs You
2
STPO Meeting Minutes
3
STPO Financial Report
4
Real Estate Report
5
DesertView Library Book Reviews
6
DesertView Library New Arrivals
7
Calling Unit 28
7
Dr. Kirt
8
SaddleBrooke Two Finance Committee Minutes 9
Surprising Way to Maintain Home Values 10
Desertview Cinema Club: Job Opening
10
Prescription Drug Drop-off Program
10
The Purpose of Wildlife Corridors
11
Pet Rescue Group: ‘I Don’t Want It’ Sale
11
It Pays to Advertise
12
Coyote Golf Cars
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May 2015
President’s Message by Bob Kolenda
t the April HOA 2 Board
meeting, a group of residents
from the Preserve delivered
a presentation concerning the new
development, Sundance Ridge,
which will be located adjacent to the
Preserve, specifically Unit 45. Ground
breaking may occur as soon as this
fall. Many questions were asked and
Jack Sarsam, an HOA 2 Board member
and RCI employee, fielded them to
the best of his knowledge. On May
3, 2015, Rich Brinkley and I met with
Steve Abraham and Dedrick Denton
from the Pinal County Planning and
Development Department. Our fact
finding discussion addressed this new
housing development. Canada Partners
will develop 85 acres containing 55
upscale homes that are approximately
2500 sq. ft. each. Each lot will be a
minimum of 1.25 acres. The building
envelope (essentially the home) may
occupy not more that 40% of the lot,
with a minimum of 10 ft setbacks from
other property lines. It is NOT an
age restricted development. Prior to
RCI acquiring the land that became
the Preserve, the Golder’s owned the
property and at that time granted three
easements to the property to Canada
Partners. The plat for Sundance Ridge
shows that Peregrine Place and Middle
Bear Road will be the primary access
point into the development. This means
that our new neighbors will have to
use our roads to gain access to their
homes. Since we maintain and bear the
repair costs for roads this brings up an
interesting issue. It behooves RCI to
negotiate an agreement with Sundance
Ridge requiring those residents to pay an
annual fee for road repair.
Other issues that are concerning
include construction vehicle traffic and
related noise and dirt issues, drainage
and the unknown CCRs for Sundance
Ridge. Canada Partners owns and has
future plans to develop another 1600
acres north of Sundance Ridge. Both
Mr. Abraham and Mr. Denton stated that
the easement to enter that development
would be from Route 77. Additionally,
to the west of Sundance Ridge is a vast
tract of land owned by Canada Partners
that could very well be developed in the
future. As more information unfolds
regarding further development adjacent
to SaddleBrooke, STPO will continue to
keep you apprised.
Hopefully you’ve had the opportunity
to review the Executive Summary of the
2015 Transition Planning Committee
Report which is posted on the HOA
2 website. It contains a great deal of
information regarding the work of the
eight subcommittees and addresses the
process of transition and the associated
costs.
The Strategic Planning Task Force in
conjunction with First Service Residential
completed the development of the
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
TO REPRESENT THE INTEREST OF HOA#2 HOMEOWNERS THROUGH TRANSITION
Two’s News is published under the auspices of the SaddleBrooke Two Property Owners Organization (STPO).
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE continued from page 1
Community Survey. Every resident will have the opportunity to
either take it on-line or with paper and pen. On May 11, the HOA
will forward a copy of the electronic survey to every resident
for whom the HOA has a current email address. Residents
that do not have an email on file with the HOA will receive a
paper copy in the mail. Paper copies will also be available at the
Administration Building. For your survey to count, you must
indicate your Unit and Lot numbers. You are highly encouraged
to complete the Survey to ensure the Task Force has the necessary
information to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan. The
deadline for the Survey submission is June 12.
Finally, I’d like to thank Susan Richards for her two years
of service as the Unit 28 Rep. Unit 28 is in need of a Rep so if
interested see the notice on page 7.
Next STPO Board Meeting will occur on June 4 at 1:00 PM
in the Mariposa Room.
STPO Board Members 2015
Bob Kolenda, President
61828 E Briarwood Drive
825-9972
[email protected]
Norma West, Secretary
63407 E Flower Ridge Drive
825-7757
[email protected]
Ginny Rood
61687 E Border Rock Road
441-4979
[email protected]
Dick Monnard, Vice-President
62068 E Northwood Road
825-5886
[email protected]
Rich Brinkley, Board Member
39035 E Sand Crest Drive
818-0320
[email protected]
Anne Peaker, Board Member
37854 S Boulder Wind Drive
825-3170
[email protected]
Chuck Michelson, Treasurer
62063 E DesertView Place
818-6488
[email protected]
Next Meeting Date:
June 4 • 1:00 PM • Mariposa Room. All are welcome to attend.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Diana Steinke, Managing Editor • [email protected] • 818-6265 or 820-2544
Deadline for submission of advertising and articles to Two’s News
is the 23rd of the month prior to publication.
Two’s News Distribution Coordinator Audrey Conrad • 520 818-0336
STPO Needs YOU
T
he STPO Board encourages every homeowner to support the STPO. There are two important
ways to lend your support. First is to become personally involved and offer your expertise to the
organization, and second is to complete the form below.
Name
Address
Phone
Unit Number
Mail the form with your check to STPO c/o Chuck Michelson, 62063 E. DesertView Pl, Tucson AZ, 85739. Your contribution of $20.00
or more is good through the fiscal year.
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STPO Meeting Minutes – May 2015
T
he STPO Board Meeting was called to order by President, Bob Kolenda with a Pledge of Allegiance. Bob began the meeting by seeking approval of the April Meeting Minutes. Through a motion the minutes
were approved as written. Bob asked for questions from the floor. None came
forward. The next item on the agenda was the Treasurer’s Report. Chuck
Michelson first stated the March Financials needed to be corrected. One of
the items was shifted to another column during the formatting or printing
process by Ben Franklin Press. The other items were addition errors which he
reviewed and which impacted the year-to-date totals for TWO’s NEWS. The
corrections as reported by Chuck were approved through a motion. Chuck
then reported on the current month’s financials. He stated that while our
revenue is dropping, we actually have more homeowner participation at this
time at 33.6% of the homes versus for the entire year last year at just over 32%.
He stated our advertising income has risen, but in fact, this in partly is due to
one of our advertisers actually paying for a year up front. Expenses were for
TWO’s NEWS and the web site annual fee. The treasurer’s report was accepted as written. Bob asked Diana Steinke about the paper. Diana reported she
continues to receive positive feedback on the paper’s content. Bob reminded
all unit reps that the next issue is due out on Thursday, May 14. Reps can pick
the paper up beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Saguaro Room for distribution.
Bob then reported on the survey that is in process with the Strategic Planning Task Force. The Survey is expected to be completed and distributed by
May 11th. The Task Force and HOA #2 Board have jointly worked on this
project. The Survey will be sent to residents who are registered on the HOA
#2 website via email and for those residents without email a hard copy will be
sent by mail. The Survey is open to completion by each member of the household, but residents completing the survey must enter the Unit Number and
Lot Number for the Survey to be counted and included. Unit Number and
Lot Number will serve as a form of identifying duplicates. The Survey site
“Survey Monkey” is what will be sent to homeowners via email. Bob it takes
about ten minutes to complete the Survey. There are two or three sections
allowing for comments. Bob asked Frank Newburn to report on the Unit
Rep Round Table in Larry’s absence. Frank reported it was a lightly-attended
meeting, but it was very good information from those present. Betsy Lowry
reported on this meeting as well concerning the current issues with Pickleball
and the new Sundance Ridge Community going in above the Preserve. Bob
told Betsey he would address that issue nearer the end of the meeting.
Rich Brinkley reported on the current status of the County Budget process. As it is now, the budget goes to the Board of Supervisors increase is to
raise it to $3.99 per $100 of assessed value. Additionally, there is an increase
coming for Central Arizona College of $0.85/$100 of assessed value. When
added together these two items will equal an increase in our property taxes of
$1.05/$100 of assessed value. It is important to know that two of our County
Supervisors are against the $0.20/$100 increase, so it may not happen. Either
way, the increase for Central Arizona College does not require a vote for this
to be imposed so that will likely happen. It is important to remember these
are only proposed increases at this point. We will know which items are approved after May 27, 2015.
Bob then asked if anyone attended the Finance Committee Meeting. Duff
Fletcher discussed items that came up during that meeting. There will be
some ongoing auditing of the petty cash fund and Food and Beverage. Duff
told the group the budget process will be moved up about three weeks earlier
this year over last. He also stated there have been some inaccurate reports
and invoices coming from RCI which has been attributed to a new computer
system and new staffing at Robson headquarters. These errors have reflected
a higher cost of goods in some cases. Duff reported there isn’t anything the
Finance Committee or HOA #2 Board can do about this.
Bob quickly reported on the Facilities Committee that Cindy Hinkle is
cleaning common areas, Tony Mendoza reported on general maintenance
and Vito reported on the Patrol which issued 31 speeding citations and 61
stop sign citations.
Bob reported that the new sign for the DesertView Complex is out to three
contractors for bids. He also reported that there was a lengthy discussion
about the painting of common-area walls. It was decided that common-area
walls that are not visible to residents will not be painted since the paint does
not add to the integrity and lifespan of the wall. Anne Peaker reported no
SEIC meeting. Ginny Rood did not have an update on Rules & Regulations
at this time. Bob went around the room for comments.
Lynn McCrossen asked if a pedestrian crossing could be placed on SaddleBrooke Blvd. Since the section she referred to is a County Road, Rich
Brinkley provided her the name of the person to contact at the County. Bob
Sogn elaborated on the style of the Desert View sign that is to be placed as
being one that will be illuminated and put on a timer with the parking lot
lights. It is thought this sign will enable outside visitors to DesertView find
it better at night. Pat Pollencheck asked about the Reserve Fund Study. He
wanted to know the name of the company that compiled the report funded by
the STPO. Bill Einecker answered it was Criterion Engineering and Criterion
had provided the original as well as the updated study. The study requiring
the highest number of funds was prepared by Scott Devereaux in 2013. Betsy
Lowry discussed the welfare of a resident in her unit by the Sherriff ’s Office.
She was concerned they did not give her specifics as to the condition of the
resident. Several unit reps suggested neighbors go as a group to check on
this neighbor.
Frank Newburn informed the group that at their recent Unit meeting Dave
Jones spoke for about 45 minutes regarding the Strategic Plan. He suggested
that Dave Jones would be available to do this at other unit meetings and that
his unit found it informative. Bill Einecker informed the group there may not
be a May HOA #2 Board meeting as many of the board members are out of
town so there won’t be a quorum.
Ginny Rood asked the HOA #2 Board if it was permissible to be using the
rest rooms on the golf course if one was walking, since she and her husband
were told by a couple of golfers that they weren’t supposed to be near the rest
room area. This was the rest room near Clubhouse Drive.
Bob Kolenda then addressed the topic of the new development that is going in north of the Preserve. He told everyone the new development will
be named Sundance Ridge and that there are to be 55 homes on the 85 acre
parcel. Access to these homes will be via Catalina Hills Drive to Peregrine
Way to Middle Bear. Bob told everyone he and Rich Brinkley met with folks
from the County handling this project for the County. The developer, C.D.O.
(Canada Partners) will also develop the 1600 acres to the west of the parcel
where Sundance Ridge will be located. The Development of Sundance Ridge
is slated to start in early fall. The home sizes will range from 2200 sq. feet to
3,000 sq. feet. According to the County officials the homes will occupy only
40% of the land with the remaining 60% being left in its natural state. Homes
will be sited with wells and septic systems. The plan for the other 1600 acres
could be a resort, a golf course, or RV park. There was discussion about who
pays for them to use our road. Bill Einecker reported the subdivision that
uses HOA #1 roads originally paid HOA #1 money and set an agreement for
$35 per household for use of the roads and maintenance, but they have not
collected much money, if any, since. Bill also reported there is still some
ongoing discussion about sewers versus septic systems.
Bob reminded everyone that next month is our last meeting before our
summer hiatus for July & August during which time we don’t publish TWO’S
NEWS. He also asked prople to consider our annual election because four
board members – Bob Kolenda, Anne Peaker, Ginny Rood & Norma West
terms expire this year. Bob adjourned the meeting at 1:41 pm. Next Meeting
in Mariposa Room at 1:00 p.m. on June 4th.
Respectfully submitted, Norma West, STPO Board Secretary.
Two’s News
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STPO Financial Report - Period Ending 4/30/2015
I. INCOME STATEMENT
REVENUES
Resident Contributions
Advertising
Mail & Delivery Fees
Other
$
745.00
$ 1,088.00
$
-
$
-
$ 19,021.50
$2,128.00
$
15.00
$
-
$ 19,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$
350.00
$
-
$ 1,833.00
$21,164.50
$ 24,350.00
$ 1,820.10
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
99.00
$
-
$
-
$
-
$ 7,316.46
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$ 215.00
$
-
$
71.72
$ 403.33
$
-
$
-
$
-
$ 18,500.00
$
100.00
$
$
400.00
$
$
$
$
400.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,850.00
$
$
-
TOTAL
EXPENDITURES
TWO’S NEWS
S’Brooke External Affairs & Info. Comm. (SEIC) Bylaws Committee
STPO Board Election
Communications
Affiliations (CAI)
Education & Training
Misc Board Expenses/Supplies
Misc Board Projects
Liability Insurance
Legal Fees
Unit Representative Appreciation Event PERIOD (April)
YEAR TO DATE
2015
BUDGET
TOTAL
$ 1,919.10
NET INCOME
$ (86.10)
II, ASSET SUMMARY
$8,006.51
$23,250.00
$13,157.99
$ 3,600.00
Beginning Cash Balance
Net Income
Transfer to Reserve
Transfer from Reserve
Ending check book balance
$
69.78 $ 13,157.99
$
-
$ 500.00
$ 13,727.77
$
$
$
$
$
$ 13,813.87
$
(86.10)
$
-
$
-
$ 13,727.77
Contingency Reserve POS Set Aside
$ 40,000.00
Contingency Reserve Not Assigned
$ 70,604.70
Total Contingency Reserve
$110,604.70
Total Assets
$124,332.47(as of 4/30/15) Chuck Michelson, Treasurer
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Real Estate Report for March 2015
Active Inventory
Closings
Months of Inventory Median price of homes sold New homes under contract down 2%
up 120%
6.4
down 8%
down 17%
ALL OF SADDLEBROOKE - In the SaddleBrooke area, March 2015 active inventory was 212, a 2% decrease from March 2014.
There were 33 closings in March 2015, a 120% increase from March 2014. Year-to-date 2015 there were 68 closings, a 39% increase
from year-to-date 2014. Months of Inventory was 6.4, down from 14.4 in March 2014. Median price of sold homes was $295,000
for the month of March 2015, down 8% from March 2014. The SaddleBrooke area had 30 new properties under contract in March
2015, down 17% from March 2014.
HOA #2 – Of the 33 closings in February, 23 were in HOA #2 with a median price of $301,000. Models sold were 2 Portofino
at $165,000 and $170,000; 1 Sonora at $183,000; 1 Naples at $212,700; 1 Diego at $215,000; 8 Laredos at $225,000, $244,000,
$252,500, $275,000, $301,000, $337,500, $343,000, $375,000; 1 Fiesta at $287,500; 1 Lariat at $295,000; 2 Montana at $315,000 and
$385,000; 1 Galleria at $327,000; 1 Covina at $336,676; 1 Dakota at $358,000; 2 Talavera at $395,000 and $517,000; and 1 Durango
at $440,000. The average price per sq. ft. was $145.38. The average days on market was 107.
ORO VALLEY – In the Oro Valley area, March 2015 active inventory was 351, a 7% decrease from March 2014. There were 68
closings in March 2015, an 8% increase from March 2014. Year-to-date 2015 there were 164 closings, a 1% decrease from year-todate 2014. Months of Inventory was 5.2, down from 6.0 in March 2014. Median price of sold homes was $255,000 for the month of
March 2015, up 10% from March 2014. The Oro Valley area had 80 new properties under contract in March 2015, down 4% from
March 2014.
TUCSON - In the Tucson Main Market area, March 2015 active inventory was 5,839, virtually unchanged from March 2014.
There were 1,249 closings in March 2015, an 11% increase from March 2014. Year-to-date 2015 there were 2,966 closings, a 1%
increase from year-to-date 2014. Months of Inventory was 4.7, down from 5.2 in March 2014. Median price of sold homes was
$173,000 for the month of March 2015, up 7% from March 2014. The Tucson Main Market area had 1,809 new properties under
contract in March 2015, up 11% from March 2014.
These statistics are based on information obtained from the TARMLS using Brokermetrics software on 04/03/2015. Information is
believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. Months of Inventory reflect the time period required to sell all the properties on the market
given the number of closed transactions in the preceding month, provided no new product becomes available.
Lynn Slaten and Kristy JohnsonLynn&[email protected]
Long Realty Company
www.SoldOnSaddleBrooke.com
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Two’s News
DesertView Library Book Reviews
“A FINE ROMANCE”
by Candice Bergen
A natural writer, Candice is hilarious,
brutally honest, down-to-earth, and wise. She
may be a beautiful Hollywood actress with
a charmed life, but Candice is someone who
can talk frankly about extraordinary events.
Readers who pull up a chair will feel like
they’ve just made a best friend.
“FUTURE CRIMES: EVERYTHING
IS CONNECTED, EVERYONE IS
VULNERABLE”
by Marc Goodman
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for March
2015: It won’t surprise many people to read that
computers, networks, and personal information
are under constant attack. Most of us install a commonly available
anti-virus program, mind our clicks, and hope for the best. More
than that seems like work, and stories of data theft have become
so ubiquitous that a certain amount of desensitization is probably
inevitable. Well, Goodman’s book should take care of that. When
your C.V. includes titles like “futurist-in-residence with the FBI,”
you’ve seen who’s creeping through those internet pipes, and it’s
harrowing; his litany of cyber criminals and their multitudinous
misdeeds are often shocking in their inventiveness and audacity,
and Goodman brings the nightmares one after another at an
almost breathless pace. But not all is hopeless--Goodman aims
to educate, offering from high-level policy to practical layman’s
advice for buttoning down your own data. Despite the scare factor,
it’s a fun, fast, and fascinating 400 pages. My only quibble is with
the title, which implies a coming threat. The threat is here, and the
future is now. --Jon Foro
“EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES”
by Lisa Scottoline
A New York Times Bestselling Author Dr.
Eric Parrish, a recently separated single dad,
is Chief of a prominent Psychiatric Unit in a
hospital outside Philadelphia. But when he
takes on a new patient, Eric’s entire world
begins to crumble. Seventeen-year-old Max
is having trouble handling his grandmother’s terminal illness.
Severe OCD and violent thoughts about a girl he likes make
him high risk. Then the girl is found murdered. With Max
nowhere to be found, Eric goes looking for him.
“MIRACLE AT AUGUSTA”
by James Patterson and Peter De Jong
Just a year ago, middle-aged golfing
amateur Travis McKinley became the media
darling of the month by winning the PGA
Senior Open at Pebble Beach. Since then,
he’s felt like a duffer trying to catch up with
his reputation. Everything gets even worse
when an embarrassing barroom brawl becomes a viral internet
sensation. Banned from the remainder of the year’s tour, he
searches for a way to redeem himself and finds it in the person
of a troubled teenage outcast with a golf swing that Tiger
Woods would envy.
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Desert View Libraries New Additions for April
AUTHORTITLE
Berry, Steve, 1955
The Patriot Threat
Boyle, T. Coraghessan
The Harder They Come
Bradford, Barbara Taylor, 1933 The Cavendon Women
Coben, Harlan, 1962
The Stranger
De Los Santos, Marisa, 1966 The Precious One
Genova, Lisa
Inside The O’briens
Gortner, C. W.
Mademoiselle Chanel
Graham, Heather
The Dead Play On
Gruen, Sara
At The Water’s Edge
Haig, Brian
The Night Crew
FICTION
AUTHORTITLE
Jance, Judith A.
Cold Betrayal
Kerr, Philip
The Lady From Zagreb
Mathews, Francine
Too Bad To Die
Nesbo, Jo
Blood On Snow
Ohanesian, Aline
Orhan’s Inheritance
Patterson, James
Miracle At Augusta
Scottoline, Lisa
Every Fifteen Minutes
White, Randy Wayne
Cuba Straits
Woods, Stuart
Hot Pursuit
NON FICTION
AUTHORTITLE
Bergen, Candice
A Fine Romance
Brye, Elaine LowryBe Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom’s Stories Of
Courage, Comfort, And Surviving Life On The Home
Front
Fisher, David
Bill O’reilly’s Legends & Lies : The Real West
Gessner, David
All The Wild That Remains
Goodman, MarcFuture Crimes : Everything Is Connected, Everyone Is
Vulnerable
Keith, Don,The Ship That Wouldn’t Die : The Saga Of The Uss
Neosho
Kempowski, WalterSwansong 1945 : A Collective Diary Of The Last Days
Of The The Third Reich
AUTHORTITLE
Box, C.J.
Endangered
Coben, Harlan
Stranger
Flynn, Gillian
Gone Girl
AUTHORTITLE
Klein, NaomiThis Changes Everything : Capitalism Vs. The Climate
Marvel, William.
Lincoln’s Autocrat : The Life Of Edwin Stanton
Norris, Mary (Editor) Between You & Me : Confessions Of A Comma Queen
Paulson, Henry M.
Dealing With China
Rhee, PeterTrauma Red: The Making Of A Surgeon In War And In
America’s Cities
Stevenson, BryanJust Mercy : A Story Of Justice And Redemption
Swain, SusanFirst Ladies : Presidential Historians On The Lives Of
45 Iconic Women
Toth, Susan Allen.
No Saints Around Here : A Caregiver’s Days
AUDIOS FICTION
AUTHORTITLE
Larsson, Stieg
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest
Macomber, Debbie
Last One Home: A Novel/Debbie Macomber.
Short, MartinI Must Say: My Life As A Humble Comedy Legend
AUDIOS NON-FICTION
AUTHORTITLE
Brown, Daniel,The Boys In The Boat: Nine Americans And Their Epic
Quest For Gold At The 1936 Berlin Olympics
Golinkin, LevA Backpack, A Bear And Eight Crates Of Vodka
AUTHORTITLE
Larson, Erik, 1954Dead Wake : The Last Crossing Of The Lusitania
Lightman, AlanAccidental Universe The World You Thought You Knew
Sedaris, David.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
MOVIES
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The Best Of Me
DVD
Chef DVD
The Cell DVD
Gone Girl (DVD) DVD
The Imitation Game DVD
Interstellar DVD/BLU
The Life And Times Of Judge Roy Bean DVD
Iron Man 2
DVD
The Magic Of Belle Isle DVD
Joan Rivers : A Piece Of Work DVD
The Red Tent DVD
Night At The Museum
Secret Of The Tomb Secret Of The Tomb DVD
The Woodsman DVD
Nightcrawler DVD
Unbroken DVD/BLU
Rose Water DVD
Wild DVD
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Calling Unit 28
nit 28 no longer has a Unit Representative. STPO is eager to find someone to take on
those responsibilities. While the office does not require a major commitment of time it plays
a crucial role in keeping everyone in the Unit informed. If you would be willing to consider
offering your services please contact Larry Zanatta at 825-7657 or [email protected].
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Help for You and Your Pet When It’s time to say goodbye…..
ny of us who have owned pets of any
type know the wrenching situation
that occurs when it’s time to decide
our pet no longer has quality of life and we
have to help them leave this life with us.
I have owned many cats, dogs, goats,
horses, birds over the years and also worked
nearly 10 years with a veterinarian. I have
witnessed the euthanasia of many animals in
a clinical situation.
The decision is always a difficult one and
sometimes it’s nearly impossible to feel 100
percent sure that it’s time to let our beloved
animal go. There’s help out there for us and
our pets.
Having the choice to have them transition at home is one that makes the
process so much easier and peaceful both for your pet and for you.
We met Dr. Shelia Kirt when it was time for my husband and me to
release our little cat Hannah after over 14 years with us. Dr. Kirt had helped
a few of our neighbors with their pets and everyone said the same thing
about how compassionate and knowledgeable she is, and the tender care and
respect she showed to the animals and the owners.
Home At Last Pet Hospice and Euthanasia Service was developed by Dr.
Kirt after over 15 years in private practice. Dr. Kirt came to see the need
to help pet owners in a unique way. Time
after time she observed and experienced the
emotional roller coaster that accompanies
the decline and eventual loss of a beloved pet
and wished she could do more to help make
the process more peaceful. She wanted her
clients to feel free to grieve and express their
emotions without having to worry about
being in a public place, or driving home after
the loss of a pet. In addition, she wanted to
give people more time and personal attention
to ask questions, consider their options, and
express their concerns. Decisions regarding end of life issues and contemplation of
at home euthanasia are too crucial to feel
rushed and vulnerable.
When that time comes for you, consider contacting Dr. Kirt and choosing
the in-home option for your pet’s transition. Dr. Kirt works in concert with
Tucson Pet Cemetery and the entire experience of losing your pet can be
greatly softened and made easier for all concerned by in-home service. Here
is a link to Dr. Kirt’s website which also offers a recorded radio interview
with the Doctor about her services and her compassionate concern for
animals and their owners. http://euthanasiatucson.com/
Diana Steinke
(Reprinted by request of Two’s News readership from original publication in Two’s News October 2014)
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SaddleBrooke Two Finance Committee Minutes
(Edited for Publication)
Thursday April 16, 2015
ATTENDEES:
• Committee Members: Mike Collins, Laura Benson, Hank Greenleaf, Jim
Haakenson, Barry Horner, Jim Young: Excused Vince Gwiazodski
• Ad Hoc Members: Scott Devereaux, Latisha Alexander
• Board Ex-Officio members: Bill Einecker, Ed Masotti,
• Guests: Duff Fletcher Unit 15
MINUTES:
It was noted that the minutes of the February 23rd meeting were approved via email
on February 26th. The email approval process will continue so future minutes can be
submitted for publication to the HOA2 website and Two’s News.
OLD BUSINESS:
2015 Goal Update:
The committee was reminded the Finance Committee Annual Goals are a work
in process and will continually evolve. It was then noted that Goal #4 addressing
standardizing the business plan format will be tabled until next year.
Goal #1 addresses the Petty Cash Audits at the MountainView Bistro, The
Preserve and the Administration Office; all three will be conducted on a monthly
unannounced basis for the next six months by Finance Committee members in the
presence of the appropriate manager on duty. The schedule is: May–Laura; June–
Hank; July–Jim H.; August–Jim Y; September–Vince; October–Barry. A report will
be written to Scott, with copies to the Finance Committee Members, documenting
the date of the audit and the findings.
Goal #2 addresses the quarterly food and beverage inventory observation at the
MountainView Bistro and The Preserve. They will commence the end of May for
the MV Bistro and June for The Preserve. A copy of the prior month’s inventory
will be provided by Latisha and a report will be sent to Scott (copying Finance
Committee members) documenting the date of the audit and the findings.
Goal #3 supports the GM and the 5-year to be presented by Scott the May meeting.
Strategic Plan Update:
Mike informed the committee that a task force of seven people had been assembled,
headed by Dave Jones. They issued an RFP for performing a survey and First
Service of Phoenix will assist in the survey. The questionnaire will focus on what
the community should be in the future. This will be completed by the end of June
or first part of July; with a plan developed for submission to the Board of Directors
by October 1, allowing for necessary expenses to be included in the 2016 budget.
NEW BUSINESS:
2016 Budget:
Timeline - Scott presented a timeline for budget activities beginning June 1,
2015. The final budget will be presented for Board approval at the November
Board of Directors Meeting.
Committee members questioned how a budget can be developed when financials
are currently available only through February 2015. Scott stated RCI has
implemented a new accounting system and had problems causing delays in
making financial information available. The Committee continued to express
concern about not only the timeliness but also the accuracy based on the
inconsistency and accuracy of prior adjustments made.
Inflation Factors – Rather than use the broad CPI index for the budget process,
Scott indicated he would use subsets as appropriate for the different budget
segments in SaddleBrooke. It was suggested he consider the Wholesale Price
Index versus the various commodity indexes
Guidelines – The Board will present Budget Guidelines at the May Board meeting.
P/L Statement Adjustments:
The Committee continued to question the accuracy of the adjustments made by
RCI and the lack of timeliness in financial reporting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mike asked the Committee to suggest items to be addressed in future meetings;
the list was developed as follows:
Capital Purchases – May
Food & Beverage – will be discussed each month until the COGS issues are
resolved
Five Year Plan – due the end of the second quarter
Comparison of dues between different HOAs that are similar to
SaddleBrooke Food & Beverage update based on recent review by RCI
– it was noted that a series of meetings had taken place addressing the
ongoing F&B problems and some new processes are being implemented
to improve the situation.
COMMENTS:
Duff Fletcher noted that the dues information needs to be from similar type
communities for it be useful.
Scott indicated that RCI banking relationships had been changed to Alliance
Bank and that the upcoming dues payments will be sent to a lockbox in Nevada
where all payments are processed; payments can be made by check, ACH or
credit card. Information about the new process is forthcoming to the community.
The local banking relationship has been changed to Bank of the West for ease of access.
Scott said there were 32 delinquent accounts totaling approximately $74,000 as of
March 31, 2015, a significant improvement over March 31, 2014.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:20PM.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Thursday, May 21, 2015 will be the next
regularly scheduled Committee Meeting in the Ocotillo Room at
MountainView Clubhouse.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Benson, Finance Committee Secretary
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Surprising Way to Maintain Home Values
W
hether you loathe the sound or
love playing the fastest growing
sport for active seniors,
Pickleball matters. Why? Pickleball affects
your home’s value. According to RCI, one
out of 3 buyers wants Pickleball, so having
enough courts where noise is not an issue
means long term economic vitality for SaddleBrooke.
A google search of articles (from WSJ and local town newspapers) reveals
titles like:
• Get In On the Pickleball Craze
• Pickleball is Exploding in Popularity …
• Pickleball Becoming Favorite Sport for Many Baby Boomers
• Pickleball is Hot Stuff among Sports-minded Senior Citizens …
Pickleball demand is growing. Permanent courts are becoming a
common feature in retirement communities, and community meetings across
the country find Pickleball “one of the huge things people want.” In two
years SaddleBrooke’s Pickleball Club doubled its membership to over 600.
According to Athletic Business (2015) Pickleball, the first sport added to the
A
National Senior Games in 20 years, has
been catching fire among all ages while
golf and tennis has been declining.
Keep SaddleBrooke desirable. Having
Pickleball here is in our best interest,
whether you play or not. Del Webb,
America’s largest builder of active-adult
communities, now incorporates Pickleball into almost everything it builds
says Jacque Petroulakis, spokeswoman for its parent company, because it’s a
valuable asset in marketing homes. To boost slumping sales, Sun City AZ
added 16 courts to four existing ones in 2014. By the end of the year Robson
will have built 24 courts at the Ranch. SaddleBrooke, however, has only six.
Support Pickleball to support SaddleBrooke. Though I don’t play golf or
want to live within earshot of the frequent announcements of “Jones Party is
up on the first tee with Smith party on deck,” I’m glad that SaddleBrooke has
golf. It makes our community attractive. Pickleball does the same.
SaddleBrooke seeks to be the active retirement community of choice.
Protecting home values means everyone should solve the problem of too few
courts, so we can sell our homes when we need to.
Andrea Molberg
Desertview Cinema Club: Job Opening
fter a wonderful 10 years of serving as the able Publicist for the
DesertView Cinema Club, Dick Fleming has decided to retire. Many
thanks to Dick for his fine work. As a result, we need a new volunteer for this position. What does the
Publicist do? He/she puts together notices for the SaddleBrooke publications
in the format they require and submits them to provide publicity for the
movies. This is an important position for keeping residents informed of what
movies are coming up. The job will require some knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Adobe Photoshop, but Dick has agreed to provide training and
guidance in all aspects. Since Dick can serve out the remainder of this season
(through April), training could be done with the new volunteer now before
he/she takes over the position when movie showings resume in November.
Please contact me if you are interested in this important position, we would
love to have you join the DVCC crew. I can put you in contact with Dick who
will be happy to answer any questions and provide additional information.
Thanks,
Bob Goodman
Treasurer DVCC
520 825-4407
Prescription Drug Drop-off Program Schedule
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF PROGRAM
At the
Pinal County Sheriff ’s SaddleBrooke Substation
Safely dispose of your out-of-date or unused prescriptions
or over-the counter drugs.
Second Friday of each month – 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Fourth Tuesday of each month – 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Staffed by SaddleBrooke TRIAD volunteers
NOTE: No liquids or sharp instruments, i.e., needles, syringe, etc., can be taken. Remove your prescriptions
from their containers and place in sealed plastic bag(s) before bringing them to the Substation.
You can also contact the TRIAD at [email protected]
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The Purpose of Wildlife Corridors
Y
ou’ve likely heard the scoffing
protection of essential wildlife corridors.
remarks about the wildlife corridors
Finally, it will require the Departments of
(one overhead and one under the
Agriculture, Interior, and Transportation
road) being constructed in conjunction
to consider the preservation of these
with the improvements along Oracle Road.
movement areas in their management
And the answer is “NO”, as to whether
plans. This legislation incorporates
there will be a need for classes to teach the
and builds on the wildlife habitat and
animals how to use the corridors. They’re
corridors provisions of the Climate
already quite successfully in use in other
Change Safeguards for Natural Resources
areas. Here’s a little information about how
Conservation Act (H.R. 2192), sponsored
they came to be.
by Rep. Raul Grijalva, and ultimately
With some impacts of climate change
incorporated into the House-passed
already evident, and others projected,
climate bill (H.R. 2454).
“The lives of the American people always
wildlife will need a means to move across
have been interwoven with the movement
the landscape to cope with the changes.
With that in mind, two congressmen
Artist renditions of the proposed wildlife crossing structure from the Coalition for of wildlife. Today, wildlife corridors are
vital to the outdoor traditions that are a
introduced legislation to identify and
Sonoran Desert Protection
central part of our national character,”
protect wildlife corridors across the country.
Drafted by U.S. Representatives Rush Holt of New Jersey and Jared Polis
Rep. Holt said. “As we celebrate Earth Day this week, we recognize protecting
of Colorado, the “Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act” is intended to help
our planet entails protecting all of its inhabitants. Passing this legislation and
officials identify and protect wildlife corridors that cross both public and
preserving wildlife corridors would honor the ideals of Earth Day.”
“Wildlife corridors connect natural areas and allow animals to move,
private lands.
migrate, and adapt in a warmer, more crowded world,” said Jeffrey Parrish,
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act comes on the heels of a
executive director of the Freedom to Roam Coalition, which represents a broad
Presidential Memorandum that defines a 21st century strategy for preserving
group of businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. “Corridors also
America’s Great Outdoors that also recognizes the importance of wildlife
connect people to the outdoors, and ensure that all our citizens can hunt and
corridors and connectivity.
fish, watch wildlife, and recreate while still developing our nation’s economy
“It is vitally important we identify and maintain habitat connectivity and
and addressing our energy challenges sustainably.”
migration corridors for fish and wildlife in response to the effects of climate
Support for the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act includes the
change and other landscape level impacts on these critical resources. This bill
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, National Wildlife Federation,
will facilitate meaningful cooperative endeavors to this end between states,
Freedom to Roam, the Society for Conservation Biology, Wildlife
federal agencies, tribes, industry, and private landowners,” said Gary Taylor,
Conservation Society, World Wildlife Fund, the Wildlife Alliance, National
legislative director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Parks Conservation Association, Defenders of Wildlife, the Wildlife Society,
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act will create a national wildlife
Wildlands Network, Sierra Club, the Humane Society, Conservation Northwest,
corridors information program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to
American Wildlands, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, New Jersey
collect and disseminate information among states and federal agencies about
Conservation, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Center for Large Landscape
essential wildlife movement areas. It will also establish a Wildlife Corridors
Conservation, and the Western Environmental Law Center.
Stewardship and Protection Fund to provide grants to federal agencies, states,
local governments, nonprofits, and corporations for the management and
Diana Steinke
Pet Rescue Group Collects for ‘I Don’t Want It’ Sale
W
ags & Walkers, who volunteer at Pima
County Animal Care Center (PACC) to
socialize and adopt pets, will have space again at
the October ‘I Don’t Want It’ Sale. We’re collecting
donations NOW – perfect for clearing the clutter,
passing along items you no longer use, and
snowbirds who are organizing for departure. Turn
gently used household and pet items and small
furniture into lifesaving donations for homeless pets.
ALL proceeds benefit PACC, Tucson’s largest shelter.
In 2014, PACC cared for 21,000+ of Tucson’s abandoned dogs and cats
To arrange drop off or pick up of your donated goods
Contact Diana Steinke at 520-818-6265; 520 829-2544 or email to: [email protected]
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