Myers Neighborhood Association

Myers Neighborhood Newsletter - September 2008

Oct 15, 2008

MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER
?“CREATING A FAMILY September
NEIGHBORHOOD TOGETHER 2008
BY HELPING EACH OTHER?”

BOARD MEMBERS
President - Vickie Mesimer - 748-0862
Vice President - Mary Dryden - 790-5625
Secretary - Anita Hess - 571-8256
Treasurer - Gerrit Van Erven - 747-4714
Member at Large - Rudi Cehak - 748-0862
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Newsletter - Anita Hess - 571-8256
By-Laws - Mary Dryden - 790-5625
Nominations - Rudi Cehak - 748-0862
Audit -
SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Rebuilding Together - Mary Hillmon - 790-1437
Cleanup - Mary Hillmon, Anita Hess -571-8256
Spanish translation -
ASL translation - Troy and Karen Peterson
Telephone - Norma Detamore - 750-8872
Welcome/Membership - John Dowdall - 790-1767
Liaison to Business and Government - Pat Martin
Graffiti Reports - Rudi Cehak - 748-0862
Aluminum Can Recycling - Anita Hess - 571-8256
PCOA Ambassador - Mary O?’Neil - 747-5566
Gleaners - Rudi Cehak - 748-0862
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES
Abe Marques, Ward 5 Aide - 791-4231
Freedom Park Center - 791-4969
Freedom Center Health Clinic - 790-8500
Eckstrom-Columbus Library - 594-5285
Mayor & Council Comments - 791-4700
Grocery cart removal: 1-800-843-2278 24 hours
City Complaint Line - 792-2489
Myers-Ganoung Elementary - 584-6700
M-G Community Rep. - Teresa Serratos - 584-6740
Myers-Ganoung Family Center - 584-6740
TUSD Security 24/7 - 584-7676
Naylor Middle School - 584-6800
Rincon High School - 232-5600
29th Street Coalition WEED & SEED
Chair Priscilla Petersen - 327-4245
Vice Chair David Robles - 747-9738
Secretary Vickie Mesimer - 748-0862
Myers Reps. Vickie Mesimer, 748-0862,
Pat Martin - 748-1150, Kurt Hough - 546-5904
29th Street C.A.N. - Sarah Scopellite - 406-6959
DES-Family Connections - TANF - 514-2704
ARC-End Domestic Violence - 566-1919

NEXT MEETING: Tues., September 2, 2008,
7:00-8:00 PM. At Myers Elementary School
Door prizes every meeting.



WORDS FROM THE PREZ

I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer because it is once again time for Myers Neighborhood to shine.

Our September 2nd Monthly Neighborhood Meeting will be held at Myers Elementary School from 7:00 ?– 8:00 PM in the cafeteria.

All other monthly neighborhood meetings will be held the first Tuesday of every month at Myers Elementary School 6:30 ?– 7:30 PM in the cafeteria.

This year we will focus on fine tuning our plans for the walking path at Freedom Park that we will be presenting to Tucson Park & Rec for their approval. Since this project will reflect our pride in our neighborhood, we need every ones input. Please call a board member to volunteer or simply attend a meeting.

END OF WORDS FROM THE PREZ

REPORT ON JUNE MEETING:
We met at Freedom Park and discussed the walking path designed for Freedom Park by Drachman Institute. The plans were approved. Committees were formed to do research on what to include, and where, from plantings and trees to water harvesting to physical activities at the side of the trail. If you would like to help, call Vickie Mesimer, 748-0862, to join a committee. After the committee reports, we will find funding for the project, just as we have for benches at the school bus pickup area, street lights south of 29th Street, and speed humps on several streets.

SENTENCING OF REBECCA RAMSEY?’S KILLER: Louie Machado, convicted of second degree murder, was sentenced to 18 years in prison on May 23

FREEDOM PARK?’S MEDICAL CLINIC is open weekdays, 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM. All insurance accepted. If no insurance, sliding scale. Assistance to enroll in state programs.








The City of Tucson, its officers and employees, its Department of Neighborhood Resources and all other offices neither agrees or disagrees with the views expressed or implied in this communication or any referenced websites and are not therefore responsible. The distribution requester is solely responsible.



NEED HELP? Seniors 60 and older and handicapped adults who live in our Weed & Seed area can call on
29TH Street C.A.N. whose volunteers help with neighborly services. They assist you to remain in your home by helping with transportation, yard work, socialization, caregiver relief, and more. In the month of June, 20 volunteers provided 161 services to 36 recipients!
CAN YOU VOLUNTEER? Our greatest needs are for light housework, transportation, and yard work. Transportation mileage is generously reimbursed. Call Program Coordinator Sarah Scopellite, 406-6959.

CERT--EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Pantano Christian Church?’s CERT program will give us information about citizen preparedness. The likelihood that you and your family will survive a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire department. This applies to other emergency situations, too. We need the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Prepare for the unexpected--get ready now.
#1 Get a kit of emergency supplies. Be prepared to use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least 3 days. Think first about fresh water, food, and clean air.
Make a basic kit, to include a gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation. Include a 3 day supply of non-perishable foods that are easy to store and prepare, such as protein bars, dried fruit, and canned foods. Include appropriate clothing-warm clothes and sleeping bags and/or lightweight clothes, for the weather.
Water, food, clothes--more next month.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA DEBT-FREE SCHOLARSHIPS: This year the Arizona Assurance program is matching 600 in-state students whose families earn less than $42,400 a year with financial aid, grants and work-study programs that cover the cost of attending the University of Arizona, estimated at $14,354 a year. Each student will be paired with a professor who will mentor them all through the college years. The University hopes to continue and expand the program next year. This is an opportunity for higher education to be available to the entire community. Low-income families can view college as a viable option for their children and see past economic and psychological barriers that prevent them from even thinking about attending a university.
Arizona Daily Star article June 13, 2008

SAFETY INSTALLATIONS: 29th Street C.A.N. and Myers Neighborhood Association installed 16 free dusk to dawn inserts in nine residences, 2 free smoke alarms, and 2 batteries in other smoke alarms in May and June.

MEETINGS FOR WEED & SEED:
Community Law Enforcement Team of Weed & Seed--Monday, September 8, 6:00 PM, at Freedom Park.
Weed & Seed Steering Committee--Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM, at Naylor Middle School library.

FUTURE SCHEDULED MYERS N/A MEETINGS:
Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 6:30-7:30PM.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

MAKE YOUR OWN LAUNDRY SOAP: This recipe makes 2 gallons. 1/3 cup of the mixture is enough for a large load, and the cost is only 33 to 38 cents per gallon.
1/2 bar of Fels Naptha
6 cups water
?½ cup Borax
?½ cup Washing soda
2 1-gallon empty bottles
Put the Fels Naptha in a plastic bag and hit it with a hammer until it is in very small chunks or powder. Pour into a large pot with the water. Bring to a boil until melted and clear yellow. Add the borax and washing soda, stir until all is dissolved, let sit for 5 minutes to cool, stirring a couple of times. Divide between 2 empty bottles. Add tap water until half full, shake to mix, fill to top with hot water, shake again. Let stand for 24 hours. It?’s green, cheap, and can also be used for general cleaning around the house, along with vinegar. To soften clothes, use a half-cup of vinegar in the wash cycle.
Article by Deborah Park in Arizona Daily Star May 7, 2008.

Freedom Park SENIOR PROGRAMS: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Free for seniors 50+. Classes--computer, Spanish, chair exercises, and line dancing. Activities--book club, DVD club, stitching, walking, weight room, cards, sewing club. On Saturdays, making marionettes. Monday through Friday for seniors 60+, hot nutritious and delicious meals are served 12:00-1:00 PM. Donation is $1.50. Register in advance, 791-4969.


FREEDOM PARK CENTER HOURS for September:
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday Phone 791-4969.
See ?”Just For Kids?” P. 3 for activities schedule.

To donate PAPER BAGS WITH HANDLES to a church in our neighborhood for their food and clothing programs, call Pat Martin, 748-1150, for pickup.

FREEDOM PARK FOOD DISTRIBUTION is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.


HELP FOR PRESCRIPTIONS NOT COVERED BY YOUR INSURANCE: Pima County has a free Pima County NACO Discount Card for prescriptions. It can be used at participating pharmacies and for mail service, to purchase prescriptions not covered by your insurance. It also gives a discount for your pet?’s medications, and for many diabetic supplies. Call 1-877-321-2652 or 243-7772 for information.



THE BUZZ ON BEES: Most are non-threatening, but Africanized bees can pose a threat to residents and pets. The City of Tucson will respond to reports of high bee activity in City parks and recreation centers, right-of-ways, and water meter locations. To report, call:
Parks and Recreation 791-4144
Right-of-ways 791-4728, after hours call 791-4144
Water meters 791-4133.
For bees on private property, whether inhabited or vacant, call City Neighborhood Resources, Code Compliance, 792-2489.
Tucson Fire Dept. will handle emergency situations when bees threaten public safety (do not call just to remove bee colonies or hives).
To prevent problems with bees, check your property and its structures on a regular basis. Eliminate sources of standing water (attracts bees and mosquitoes). Seal any holes in the exterior of your building. If you have had bees removed or eradicated, get expert advice on how to prevent them from returning. See Bee removal services listed in telephone and online directories.
USDA Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, Tucson

IT?’S MOSQUITO TIME: Check places on your properties that collect water and get rid of the water--trays under plants, watering cans, dog dishes, bird baths. Watch for abandoned swim pools and ditches too. Recirculating water or water in motion will not harbor the larvae.
Report mosquitoes, water standing more than 3 days, and green pools, to 243-7999.
For questions related to West Nile virus, call 243-7797.
To report neglected properties, unsecured pools, excessive trash and debris, call 792-2489.

DO NOT CALL LIST began in 2003. It?’s time to re-register if you?’ve been listed for 5 years. Call 1-888-382-1222 or go to www.donotcall.gov to update.

OUR CONDOLENCES to the family, friends, and neighbors of William Charles Newman who died in May.

BEN?’S BELLS were awarded this summer to Chuck Brugler, a Myers former neighbor, and to Tres English of Teaching and Helping. Congratulations to both of you!
















JUST FOR KIDS:
MYERS ELEMENTARY: KIDCO, after-school until 6:00 PM, is for students 5-11 years of age. Provided by Parks & Recreation. Games, sports, arts, crafts.

NAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: Educational and fun activities. Call for information,l584-6800.

FREEDOM PARK CENTER: KIDCO, after-school until 6:00 PM. Games, sports, arts, crafts.
Kid Kreation, ages 3-5, Wednesday and Friday,
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. ABCs, 123s, social interaction, motor development.
Free Teen Program, ages 11-17, Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 PM. Sports, exercise, volunteering, games, music. Call for information about other teen programs.
Free Handball lessons, equipment furnished for lessons. Call for schedule. 791-4969

ECKSTROM-COLUMBUS LIBRARY, 594-5285
Community Forum: Saturday, September 6, 11:00 AM Come to share your ideas about programs and services.
Exploring health-related information on the web:
Tuesday and Thursday, September 23 and 25, 1:30 - 3:00 PM: A 2-session hands-on computer course for adults. Call 594-5285 for info.
Information Power for Small Business Workshop:
Saturday September 27, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. For those beginning or expanding a business. Register at 594-5500 or at e-mail BizNews@pima.gov.
Stay & Play: Mondays 9:30-11:30 AM.
Toddler Storytime: Thursdays 10:15 AM
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays 11:00 AM
Family Craft Night: 2nd and 4th Wed., 6:30 -7:30 PM
L2Play Video games @ Your Library: 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday, 3:30-5:00 PM, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and others.
Computer classes: Saturdays, 2:00-3:30 PM. Call 594-5285 for information.

ZUNI AVE. PEACE CENTER
Girls With Tools, Bike Club, Community Garden plots available. Call for information, 514-0900.

Jim and Vicky Click BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: Memberships are $5.00 each school year, for ages 7-17. Game Room, Computer Lab, Arts & Crafts, Library/Homework help, Gym/Sports, Social activities/Classes/Clubs, call Corey, 979-7263.

The City of Tucson, its officers and employees, its Department of Neighborhood Resources and all other offices neither agrees or disagrees with the views expressed or implied in this communication or any referenced websites and are not therefore responsible. The distribution requester is solely responsible.