MIDTOWN NEWS
This is your GARDEN DISTRICT NEWSLETTER March 2000
THE VICE PREZ SEZ…
We were very happy to see a few new people at our meeting in February. Our meeting last month was primarily one of updating our various activities. Some of the items that were reported on are elsewhere in this bulletin. We are going to have someone from the City at our March meeting to discuss the May bond issue. There will be a $450,000 item on the ballot for our Library/Learning Center. We urge you to attend this meeting so you can be a well-informed voter. Don’t forget that the potluck begins at 6:30 and the business meeting begins at 7:10.
FEBRUARY MEETING SUMMARY
Neighbors new to our group spoke briefly about the problems they have encountered with neighbors. Brad Holland spoke briefly about the new Slumlord Bill that he feels will be helpful in getting areas cleaned up. He asked neighbors present to document any items they are concerned about, and said he would be happy to answer questions about zoning. Officer Domanico reminded residents to be sure to call and report any type of suspicious activity. He said the police need to be able to identify areas where something might be going on so that if they are called to the same area a second time they will have some background.
UPDATES
John B. Wright: Lisa Langford reports that there will be a skating party at Skate Country on March 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Neighbors are invited to attend.
Computer Club: David Kha reports that the Computer Club at the TIARC/Midtown Center has been very successful. There are both adults and youth taking classes. David Kha is available there from 10:00 to l2:00 noon on Saturday mornings.
Bike Club: The Bike Club recently was able to work with two homeless men who repaired and earned bicycles to give them transportation to be able to get employment.
Green Retrofit: Anna Marie Patti reports that the projects have gone out to bid for Justin and Desmond Land projects and that the third area is in the works. She is hoping to be able to continue the program and would like to see Midtown become the next Back to Basics neighborhood in Ward 6.
THANKS!
Flower Angel of the Month goes to Kari Garcia from Carri Rondeau. Kari is still committed to Midtown even though she no longer lives in the neighborhood. Kari has graciously offered to help copy and label the newsletter. We would also like to offer our deepest sympathy to Kari in the passing of her mother.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family Justice and Family Development: Many churches, schools, education associations, and other organizations are working for justice and development for our families. We are looking for interested parties to join a large contingent of people who will be traveling from Tucson to Phoenix on April 2nd to present to the legislature what we all feel are problems to be addressed concerning our Arizona families. For more information contact Martha Cooper at 327-4733.
Census 2000 is hiring temporary part-time and full-time census takers and crew leaders. Competitive hourly wages and mileage reimbursement are included. Be counted in 2000.
You can check out the addresses of Virtual Neighborhood Association members by logging onto David Kha’s home page @ hometown.aol.com/khasan/myhomepage/index.html. You can access neighborhood information by logging on to http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/vna.
Next Meeting
March 21, 2000
6:30 P.M.
Bring a dollar and a dish!