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Jeff ZieglerRenovation Construction Update:
 
"Don't sweat the small stuff!" Unfortunately it's all small stuff when it comes to final inspections. We had a very successful first round inspection with the Pima County Health Department for the restaurant and bar on Wednesday.  A short list of several items will be addressed prior to our final with the health department next Monday.  Subsequently, the City of Marana should complete their final inspections for the restaurant, bar, and ballroom on Tuesday.  Furniture delivery for all three rooms will continue into next week. Once we take final possession of the aforementioned rooms and complete our punch list for each, we will begin to prepare the set up and operation for each room.  
 
Work on the patio was relatively slow during the week due to the ceiling lights needing to be re-ordered.  Accordingly, albeit not as noticeable, requisite electrical and plumbing for the heaters, lighting and misters continues.  Once the heaters and lights are installed, we will begin with the ceiling installation and complete the fascia.  Not to worry, while the patio may not be totally completed for the Labor Day Golf Tournament on September 7, 2008, we will be able to utilize the space for that event.
 
Although the craft room continues to function as temporary storage for our various deliveries, we were able to install the counters and display case.  If you haven't noticed, the Lobby is having the tile floor installed and the bathrooms will receive new tile shortly thereafter.  As previously mentioned, the restaurant, bar and ballroom will be opening shortly - however, it will not be long before we turn over the Catalina Room for renovation. 
 
Until we are able to reopen our traditional routes to the Golf Shop, please note that the damage to the sod near the patio is under repair and that the patio is still considered under construction. Please be careful when walking behind the patio and try to avoid walking under the canopy as much of the overhead work is not yet completed.
 
 
 
Common Area Clean-up Continues - As residents begin to return to Heritage after the summer away, the following check list should answer questions regarding steps to contract with a landscape firm to perform maintenance work at your on adjacent common area to your home.  If you have questions, contact the HOA desk. 
 
 
**     Pre-Qualified Landscaper Roster (as of 8/15/08)
  
 
**   Common Area Clean Up Check List
·        Select and contact landscape firm
·        Meet contractor and finalize bid
·        Get application from HOA or on web and complete
·        Return application to HOA for review and approval
·        Pick up bright green permits at HOA once approved
·        Post permit on stake in back common area
·        Post second permit in front window
·        Call Ed Froeliger with questions at 572-6081 or
      Email at:  efroeliger@heritagehighlands.com
 
Please note:  Common area permits will not be issued August 25 through September 3.  Applications received during this period will be accepted and held for pre-inspection after September 3.
 
 
Plant Donations -     Thank you to the many residents who have offered plants for transplanting to the tennis court area and street mediums.  If you also would like to donate desert adaptable plants from your property for planting into these common areas, contact Ed Froeliger at 572-6081.  HOA staff will make arrangements to pick up plant material September 2 - 5.
 
Water pressure reminder - There have been two more water pressure regulator failures in the community.  As reported earlier in the year, fluctuations in water pressure have been the result of a faulty pressure reducing valve.  If you have a pressure regulator installed at your home is should be inspected periodically.  One further suggestion is to consider turning off the water to you home when gone for extended periods of time. 
 
 
Summary of recent Board meeting - For those residents that did not attend the August 20 Board of Directors meeting, the following are highlights:
 
--Dick Poffenberger was approved to serve as Director for the term balance of recently resigned Randy Hash.
--Amended bylaws to support changing from a mail-in ballot to a voting day process was approved and new bylaws to be posted on web.
--The Mahoney Group was selected as our new insurance broker of record following interviews with three other firms.

Jeff Ziegler, General Manager
FOOD & BEVERAGE
 Nico
 
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY;
It has been GREAT to hear how many residents are anticipating the re-opening of the Highlands Bar & Grille.
As we get closer to the re-opening we will strongly recommend you make Dinner Reservations.
Reservations can be made by calling the Highlands Bar & Grille number at 579-9583.
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS;
Saturday & Sunday, September 13th&14th from 3-6pm we will have Kitchen & Restaurant tours.
We will give periodic tours during this time frame. 
You are welcome to walk around and see all the upgrades, new equipment, additional space, etc.
Cash Bar will be available between 3-6pm as well.
 Monday, September 15th at 11am the Highlands Bar & Grille will re-open.
It should be a full day as we are also hosting a catered breakfast and luncheon in the Dove Mountain Ballroom.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION;
The Highlands Bar & Grille will re-open on Monday, September 15, 2008
Lunch will be served 11am-3pm daily (Closed Thursday)
Happy Hour & Limited menu offered daily 3pm-5pm (Closed Thursday)
Bar service available until 6pm (Closed Thursday)
Dinner will be served Friday & Saturday Night 5pm-8pm
Dinner Reservations are Strongly Recommended.
 
 
From all of us in the Food & Beverage Department,
We would like to thank the residents of Heritage Highlands for the Great Investment made to the old Grill, Kitchen, Ballroom & Patio.  The New Facility is Beautiful!!!  Your new "Highlands Bar & Grille", "Dove Mountain Ballroom", "Patio on the Green" and the awesome new kitchen with the expansion and new equipment is beyond words.  We hope to see you during the Pre-Opening Tours.  We could not imagine a better work facility.  We are very proud to be associated with such a beautiful product.  NOW LET'S GET THOSE DOORS OPEN AND START SERVING SOME FOOD & DRINK!!!!
We can't wait!!!
 
Nico Carbone
 
Highlands Bar & Grille 579-9583                    
Catering 579-0520
 
GOLF
 brad
Golf Course Update
 
>         We have been experiencing a number of groups holding tee time spots under the name of "guest" in order to protect their group from unwanted players joining them.  In some cases the reasons are gender based and in others they are personality based.  We are experiencing record numbers of rounds this summer and we don't have the flexibility to hold spots for fictitious players.  Please help us, and be considerate to your neighbors by only requesting tee times for players that you know will be playing.
 
>         Beginning August 29th through September 1st, golfers nationwide will be asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to families of those who have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of duty.  We will be collecting donations over the Labor Day weekend at the golf shop.  We can only accept cash or checks: we will not be able to accept credit charges or account charges.  Please make your checks payable to:
o       Folds of Honor Foundation
         7030 S. Yale Ave., Suite 600
         Tulsa, OK 74136
 >     The Folds of Honor Foundation is a 501 c-3 charitable non-profit organization.  Learn more at PatriotGolfDay.com.
 
>        If you have seen the latest golf calendar for September you will notice that we have a very heavy event schedule that includes every Friday and Saturday in the month.  These events have been booked for the last six months so there isn't anything we can do about the heavy load at this point.  It is my fault that we sold so many events; I should have been paying closer attention to our tournament sales program.  I think in the end there will be plenty of tee times available for everyone, but the times might not always be the best, and the pace of play may not be as fast as it could be.  On the days that we have events our staff has been asked not to sell any additional public play in hopes of ensuring a spot for our members.  Please accept my sincere apology for this scheduling oversight.    
 

ACTIVITIES
 
Aileen
 
 
CALENDAR - All meetings are open to residents!

saguaro1For the Week of  August 25, 2008