MIDTOWN NEWS
This is your Garden District Newsletter
January 2001
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The Midtown Neighborhood Association was the recipient of a wonderful holiday gift.’ It was announced at the December Holiday Party that the Pima County Board of Supervisors had voted to purchase the lot proposed for our Library/Learning Center. The
Lot is located at Fairmont and Catalina streets. As soon as the intergovernmental Agreement is signed by the City and the County, dividing up the various responsibilities
Of the development of the project real work will begin on choosing an architect, etc. Good things come to those who wait…and wait…and wait’.
December Summary.
Not much to report except that we had a nice turn out. There was good food and good cheer accompanied by holiday songs played on the piano by none other than our own
Brad Holland. Velma Hidden, Bonnie Riley and Connie Tadeo were all honored for their
Service to Midtown. Several people participated in our annual cookie exchange. Neighbors welcomed back a faithful member of our association. Bonnie Cummings attended her first meeting in many, many months. Bonnie, you look great and we are glad
To have you back’.
Updates.
Computer Club/Bike Club: David Kha reported that the Computer Club and Bike Club are still going strong. Ten people have recently graduated from the Saint Vincent De Paul
Computer course that David helped to set up. The graduates received a certificate that can
Help them find jobs. David has taken his experience in Midtown and seeded a wonderful new program elsewhere.
Announcements.
Wright Nature Park: April Baison reports that there will be two work days at the park, Saturday, February 3. Everyone is invited to attend. The time will be used to install a concrete barrier to discourage Bermuda grass and the installation of two signs, one prepared by students welcoming visitors to the park and the other on fired tile designating
The various trees and plants in the garden. The tile sign will be painted by Angela Carrasco who first worked with our youth jobs program while she was Catalina High School.
2000 Trees by 2001: Anna Marie Patti reported 68 trees were planted during the November tree planting. Most of the trees were planted in our neighborhood trailer parks
where they really improved the appearance of the properties. So far we have planted over
800 trees and aiming for 2000. Anna Marie says that trees are still available to residents at $3.00 for a 5-gallon size, and that the trees this year were exceptionally large and healthy. If you would like trees please call Anna Marie at 881-0244.
Flower Angel Of The Month: Hal Burn’s Flowerland provides Midtown with a bouquet of flowers every month. The flowers are a way for one neighbor to thank another
Neighbor for being neighborly. Anyone can choose the Flower Angel of the month. If you have a neighbor you would like to recognize for their kindness, please contact Carri
Rondeau at 795-1478.
Nursing Study: Janice Christ, RN is conducting a study through the University of Arizona’s College of Nursing. The study is examining in-home nursing care needs. Participants may complete the questionnaire in the privacy of their own home and
Will be compensated $5.00. Participants must be 55 years or older. Also needed are people who can read Spanish and English who are 55 or older to complete a 2-page questionnaire on perceptions if discrimination. If you are interested, contact Janice at 626-7523.
Next Meeting.
January 16, 2001 – 6:30 p.m. Potluck – 7:00 Meeting – John B. Wright School.
This month will be our annual election of officers. Nominations made be from the floor,
But be sure to get the consent of anyone being nominated for office.