Marlborough Mesa
SEPTEMBER 2002
Sep 16, 2002
MESA TO MARK 9-11 WITH CEREMONY
To mark that tragic day when more than 3,000 fellow Americans lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in central Pennsylvania, the city of Mesa will hold a commemoration ceremony on Sept. 11.
At the event, Mayor Keno Hawker will declare a day of mourning and a salute by the Mesa Fire Department Honor Guard will punctuate the proclamation.
The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. on the Centennial Green, just south of the Mesa Centennial Center, 201 N. Center St.
Mesa residents are encouraged to visit the Centennial Green to view a memorial Indian Rosewood tree planted to commemorate Balbir Singh, as well as those lost due to the barbaric attacks. Singh was an Indian Sikh and Mesa business owner murdered in mindless retaliation for the attacks.
City employees and public safety officers will maintain a vigil at the memorial site throughout the day until 9 p.m.
In the spirit of our fellow Americans on Flight 93 who perished in Pennsylvania, thwarting an even greater loss of life, the community of Mesa encourages its residents to step up and volunteer. A listing of just some of the volunteer opportunities is available by logging on the city?’s web site at: www.ci.mesa.az.us.
MICROBURST CREATES CHAOS IN MARLBOROUGH MESA
It was a wild and woolly Wednesday evening after a freak microburst rampaged through Marlborough Mesa and nearby neighborhoods, leaving a path of destruction and residents in the dark on Aug. 28. No one was injured, however.
More than 40 power poles took flight in the face of winds clocked at 90 m.p.h., leaving behind toothpick-shaped stumps and power-lines down on MM households.
"The dust was blowing down the canal and within a split second, it was as if someone on Alma School Road had just yanked the poles, and then the lines just came down,?” said Kevin Biesty, a Peralta resident. ?“The storm didn?’t even last more than five minutes.?”
The effects of the storm hung around the neighborhood much longer, though.
Residents in much of Marlborough Mesa were left without power while homes along the canal faced serious danger from fallen power lines, including one home punctured by a power pole. Another 58 families were forced to evacuate, with many spending the night at Dobson High School, courtesy of the Red Cross. Others traveled to nearby relatives and friends.
Residents praised SRP for their quick and efficient response, after crews cobbled together a patchwork of 230 and 69 kV power lines, along with a 12,000 Volt power line that supplied the Marlborough Mesa neighborhood..
?“When you have a line down, especially with that kind of system, they stay with it until they get power to everybody,?” said Jim Jones, a Posada resident and a retired APS employee and former electrical lineman. ?“Fortunately we didn?’t lose a house, but they will end up having to reconstruct everything,?” Jim added.
While residents faced an uncertain evening,
Sandy Scully, a Emerson resident says, ?“I think the power outage had a lot of unintended rewards. It brought us out of our homes ?… into the streets ?… and visiting with one another when otherwise we are too busy.?”
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
Millions of Americans are afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis.
Marlborough Mesa resident Lindsay Embree is doing something to stop the debilitating disease and she needs our help in the fight against MS.
Embree is raising money for a three day, 50-mile walk to fight the disease. If you can help, call Lindsay at 480-839-9725 by Sept. 19.
NEW NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEERS
MM resident Suzanne Weaver is now helping pass out newsletters on Pampa and Jim and Judy Bottorf are now taking Extension. Thank you both. If anyone else can help pass out our monthly newsletter, contact Diane Geshkewich at 480-756-0437.
New residents on Peralta, Sheri and John Powers, will be taking care of our Classified Section of the website. This is such a great tool in buying/selling your ?“no longer needed?” items and best of all ?– you don?’t have to go far to pick up or drop off. Thank you both for getting involved quickly in your new community.
C.A.N. to SPONSOR CARE WASH
Cure Autism Now is hosting a carwash Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for donations at 1731 W, Baseline Rd, across from Rhodes Junior High. Tax deductible.
FROST STARTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Frost Elementary students are kicking off their annual Fall Fundraising Program, and they need help from Marlborough Mesa residents.
Our local elementary school is raising money between now and Sept. 11 by selling candy, calendars and various other gift items.
The money helps the Frost Elementary P.T.O. fund a wide range of programs, including Accelerated Reading, ?“Character?” luncheons, Weekly Readers and computer supplies.
ART GUIDES NEEDED
The Art Masterpiece program at Frost Elementary is seeking art lovers who can impart their knowledge and love of art to students and are willing to serve as guides.
The Mesa school district will train the guides and provide all the materials necessary to do presentations. The training sessions will be held September 19, 26 and October 3. You can choose either the morning classes held at 9-10:30 am or evening classes held from 7-8:30 pm. For more information, call JoAnn Ellsworth at 480-820-9367.
CLEAN SWEEP CONTAINERS COMING IN OCTOBER
Call Lolita at 820-6909 for details or check website under the Community Calendar: www.neighborhoodlinklcom/mesa/marlborough
Schedule will also be in the October Newsletter.
GOT NEWS?
Call the editor, Kelly Wendel at 4800-491-9659.
NEW ADVERTISING PROGRAM
Want to reach 469 active local households? Advertise in the monthly Marlborough Mesa Newsletter that is delivered to each home.
Sample rate: Business Card - 6 months for $60 or 12 months for $100. All profits reinvested into the Marlorough Mesa Community. For more information call Kelly Wendel at 480-491-9659.
