Our December meeting was spent
celebrating the spirit of the season. Our celebration truly reflected the full
diversity of our neighborhood. Samuil Bykov, a talented accordion player
who recently moved with his family to Tucson from the Ukraine, opened the event.
"Go for Baroque", a trio, was led by Brad Holland who plays
piano and flute. He was accompanied by Devin Kim on the cello, and Greg
Armstrong on the soprano sax and flute.
Navajo elder and long-time Tucson resident, Rex Redhouse, gave a
ceremonial blessing. Mr. Redhouse sang a traditional song, and blessed the party
with celestial smoke that wafted the cares and concerns of all off to the
heavens.
Uncle Henry, honorary Mayor of Midtown, led the
pledge of allegiance. After the pledge and the blessing, everyone enjoyed a
buffet dinner, including a turkey prepared by David Kha and a ham
provided by Carri Rondeau. Before singing carols, some of our
neighbors were presented with small tokens of our appreciation for all they have
done throughout the year in support of Midtown. Mikhail and Znanna
Chernobelskiy and their two boys were acknowledged for their help in setting
up the meetings each month with coffee, punch, and paper goods. They also went
above and beyond when they volunteered for the Chili Fest. Uncle Henry
was acknowledged for his commitment to regularly attending monthly meetings and
for suggesting that we open the meetings with the pledge since the attack of
9-11.
This month's Flower
Angel is Patricia Rosas. Patricia just moved into the neighborhood a
short while ago. David Kha nominated Patricia because of her willingness
to jump right in and help with the secretarial duties when needed and also for
her help with our website.
WANTED: ANGEL WATCHERS: We know that there are a lot of
great neighbors out there doing great things. We want to acknowledge and thank
them for doing their part to make Midtown the place to live. Hal Burn's
Flowerland provides a beautiful bouquet of flowers each month to our Flower
Angel. When you spot an Angel on your block, please report it to Carri
Rondeau at 795-1478.
MIDTOWN EVENT OF THE YEAR was held in the Garden District on
New Year's Eve. We opened our home to revelers of the coming new year and much
fun was had by all. Many thanks to all the neighbors who took time from their
schedules to drop by and share a little new year cheer and quality time. We will
do this again next year…it is just way too much fun!! Dave Lajoie and Paula
Deyoe
PLANTS: Mary Propst has plants available to share with
anyone who is interested. If you would like some free plants for your garden
please call Mary at 327-6877.