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President's MessageL

Life is ever changing. As it does, we must adjust to the new circumstances. The TRNA Board hasreceived the resignations of DEBBIE NIEMEYER and JACK LITfLE. Debbie has served on the Social Committeeand as Secretary, while Jack has headed up the Education Committee. We thank them both for their serviceto our association and hope that at some future date they will find time to serve again. In the meantime, asboth directorships have less than one year to go, the Board at its meeting held July 24 elected DORA GAY andDAVID OTfO to serve out the year. Dave was also elected as Secretary. In the same vein, DIANA SHEA wasappointed by the Board to serve a Archivist. Welcome Diana! We have our "help wanted" sign out for

a new newsletter editor-how about you?

For those unable to make our last quarterly meeting held June 28, we presented ROGER SUPPONA withour Quarterly Award for service to the Association. Roger is a mainstay in the Membership Committee,working faithfully and maintaining the Association's membership data base. With our membership size, that'squite a job. Roger received a certificate of appreciation and a $100 check. (He has used his own funds to buycomputer supplies and his own computer over the past couple of years to support us. ) Thanks again, Roger!We had our usual reports, plus specials on "the apartments," the Montano Bridge, recycling, and UnserBoulevard. We had no new business and adjourned in an hour and a half. Perhaps not a record, but close.Then we showed an interesting video tape, "Preventing Home Burglary," courtesy of PLAY PICK INSURANCEAGENCY. We also had the new membership pin map (boy, that's a lot of pins, Tom). As usual, DEBBIE TATUM

provided the refreshments-thanks Debbie!

I get a lot of calls in this job. Many ask questions about things that are covered at our quarterlymeetings. I wish more people, members and non-members alike, would attend our general meetings to gettheir answers. I also get a lot of calls form non-members and former members who want information andsometimes help with a problem. We do our best to help out, but membership provides our fine newsletterwith lots of good information and feel more impetus to help a member, but again, we do our best. Please getyour neighbors to join TRNA. Membership is our strength .

Mesa Messen

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TheAll meetings are open to TRNA members.Please contact the committee chairman orthe host to verify time and location.

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to discuss upcoming

Fall activities. The

CRIME PREVENTION COMMITfEElst Thursday Each Month, 7:00p.m., John Hemler's Home

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIMETuesday, Augwt 7; 7-9 p.m.

APS BoARD MEETINGWednesday, Augwt 8, 5:30 p.m.,New Board Room at TVI

SPORTS DAYSaturday, Augwt 11, 9:00 a.m., atMontano Park

SOCIAL COMMITTEE MEETINGTuesday, Augwt 14, 6:30 p.m.,Michele Chavez's home

EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGTuesday, Augwt 14, 7:00 p.m., atDora Gay's Home, 5109 Alberta

RECYCLING COMMITTEEWednesday, Augwt 15, 7:00 p.m.,Bob Hume's Home, 5404 LasTrampas Way, 898-6228

NIEGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UPSaturday, Augwt 18, 8:00 a.m.-Noon, Mesa View Methodist Church

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEEWednesday, August 22, 7:00 p.m.,Nan Eversgerd's Home, 7412.Painted Pony

BoARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGTuesday, Augwt 28

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGThursday, September 27

F ALL FLEA MARKETSaturday, September 29, Location tobe Announced

POTLUCK AND BINGOFriday, October 19, Marie HughesElementary School

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-genda was Sports Day, August 11 at Mon-tano Park. With events ranging from alKm walk to a Diaper Derby, Sports Dayoffers something for all ages.

On September 29, TRNA's Fall FleaMarket will be held. This is a great timeto clean out all that "summer stuff' youdidn't use ~ this year. Booths will rentfor $4.00 to TRNA members, and $5.00 tonon-members. We are negotiating for a

so you can benefit" We'll also be

we expect agood turn out. To reserve a spot callDEBBIE TATUM at 899-0670.

Our Adult Activity (for those 18 yearsold and up) is set for October 19 at MarieHughes School. This potluck dinner eventwill feature BINGO GAMES for entertain-ment with fun prizes to be won. Bring$1.00 per person and a covered dish perhousehold, and plan for a great evening!

Thanks for your responses to the SocialCommittee Questionnaire published lastmonth. Debbie is busily tabulating theresults, so you'll see them in next month'sMesa Messenger .

The Social Committee will meet onTuesday this month only. The adjustmenthas been make to accommodate thosewho will be preparing for school registra-tion. We'll meet August 11 at 6:30 p.m. atthe home of MICHELE CHA VEZ.

See you in September!-REXANNA H. JONES

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WHEN IS A LOCK~ A SAFEGUARD?

with the deadbolt lock, and it should beanchored in the studs of the building sothe door can't be kicked in. Double cylin-der deadbolt locks require a key to openfrom either side, and are used when doorscontain glass panels that might be brQkento reach inside and unlock the door .D Secure windows and sliding glassdoors. People often install sturdy locks ontheir front doors, but leave windows andsliding glass doors "wide open " to illegal

entry. Installing a bolt lock on your slidingdoors. secure both

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At the TRNACr.ime PreventionCommittee's July

meeting,FADYEN of Bill'sLock and Key, Inc.

(Montano ShoppingCenter ), providedthe -

members with someuseful tip- -

concerning locks (lnd otherproviding added to residents.Since our home

-may also find some of these tips useful.D When your moved into you presenthome, did you change all of the locks ondoors leading outside? If not, you shouldrealize that numerous individuals ( e.g.,contractors, subcontractors, former resi-dents) have access to your home.D High Security locks versus commonlocks: Common pin tumbler locks caneasily be picked open. Drilling an ordi-nary lock open is an everyday occurrence.There are locks on the market today-aska good locksmith-that will guard andprotect against both picking and drilling.D Deadbolt locks. In addition to the highsecurity locks described above, deadboltlocks are a desired additional securitymeans to prevent doors being kicked in.A deadbolt lock has a solid metal bar thatcovers the gap between the door and itsframe. When fully engaged, this bar can-not be pushed back by a credit card orother flexible shimming device. It's impor-tant that a reinforcing strike plate be used

& ,drill a small hole into the frame of theupper widow and on either side, and placea nail or dowel into the hole.O Key con trol.You defeat thepurpose of locks ifyou don't knowwhere your keysare. When you arein the house, keep TAKE THEM WITH YOuthe key for adeadbolt lock in a place where you can getto it quickly in case of fire. Don't "hide"a key under a door mat, over the door orin the mailbox. When you have to haveyour car repaired, don't leave your housekey(s) or other keys with the car keys. Ifyou must leave a key behind while onvacation, trips, etc., leave it with a trustedneighbor. Make sure that each memberof your family knows where his or her keyis located.

-JOHN HEMLER

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Mariposa Sitewill be present

'Last month you read some good news

about a new mid-school to be built in

Taylor Ranch. A newletter article prom-

ised that in this month's Mesa Messenger

our members could read a chronical of

how the battle was won, and indicated that

work remains to

be done.

ever, the mid-

school battle

not over,

yet, and there

indeed .significant work ~ to be done. On July 18 the APS Board

voted during its regular meeting to table

the action which would have authorized

the APS staff to finalize the purchase of

the Taylor Ranch land, referred to as the

Mariposa Site. Even though the Board

voted to build the school in Taylor Ranch

during their June 20 meeting, it still takes

another Board action to release the funds

to actually buy the land. This action was

tabled at the July meeting because Ms.

PATRICIA BRANDA was not present for the

meeting. Ms. Branda has been a Taylor

Ranch Site supporter and without her

presence, the issue could have ended in a

tie vote. As you can see, these matters

are very complicated, and we as citizens

cannot afford to rest on our laurals and

leave our interest to the good grace of

others. It is important that you continue to

let the elected Board members know how

you feel about the mid-school issue. It is

also very important that the Board members

who have supported Taylor Ran~h in this

in full force.Once work is safely under way on the

new school, there will still be a need forTRNA involvement. Our members shouldparticipate in design and implementationcommittee, to help insure that the projectis of the utmost benefit to our community.This will require that some members givegenerously of their time, but it will be timewell spent, and rewarding both for yourselfand the community. In addition to plan-ning for the middle school, there are otherprojects that will merit TRNA input. Theseinclude planning for anew elementary [ atSite G] and planning for renovation of theMarie Hughes [main campus] facility.Please contact the TRNA Education Com-mittee if you can help with these or othereducation-related projects. There is stillmuch to be done.

It seems that a summary of events is abit premature. However, suffice it to saythat the time has been long in coming.TRNA and other concerned Taylor Ranch

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maintenace, native plant landscapingfor Unser Boulevard.

.The City is planning an undergroundwater resevoir for the Taylor Rancharea; check with Don Newton or BobHume for details.

Membership Committee

Another hot summer month has passe(us by and we have at least one more togo. School will soon be starting andparents can rest easily knowing that theTRNA is helping to combat crime andkeep an eye out for the children. But-westill need more members to h~lp make usa stronger association. Remember, astronger association is a stronger voice inour community. As many of you know,being a member of TRNA does not meanhaving to get involved. However, it doeshelp to keep you informed and to better

your neighborhood.The Membership Committee is

preparing to launch its annual membershipdrive from October through December inan attempt to increase our membership.The Committee has been contacting areabusinesses asking ,for the persons that are ~ to sign upthe most new members. These prizes willbe. the TRNA annualChristmas ~

participate DEBBm TATUM and

TOM KOOI). alltake part in ~ -~ ~ .--to hoo~t Our

membership.If you have any questions about the

membership drive, please call Tom Kooiat 897-2872.

-REGGIE GALLEGOS

.The Transportation Division of PublicWorks is reviewing comments onUnser Boulevard received at public

hearings..A subcommittee of the Unser CAC

has made recommendations for low-

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stage. Once final revisions are made, theproject will move to the Public WorksDepartment for construction by theiropen-ended contractor. TRNA will try toorchestrate a ground breaking ceremonyto commemorate the start of constructionin early September .

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The contract withthe artists selected tocollaborate in the design ofthe park sited onHomestead Circle near theMarie Hughes Satellite iscreeping ever closer to

L___~ The~ Manager for that

facility expects to get thesteering committee that willoversee design activities forthe park together thisAugust. Once again, if you

, are interested in serving onthat committee, pleasecontact NAN EVERSGERDat 897-4714.

Based upon thesuccess of the Tennis Fun Day held at theSierra Vista Swim and Tennis Complex inJune, TRNA has purchased several youth-model tennis rackets that are available foruse at Sierra Vista free of charge. If youhave a child who is undecided about tennisas a-recreational pursuit, this will enablethe child to try the game out before yQ!:!invest in a tennis racket.

A Neighborhood Clean-Up is stillslated for Saturday, August 18, from 8:00a.m. to noon. Trash bags and area assign-ments will be distributed from the back ofthe Mesa View United Methodist Churchat the corner of Montano and TaylorRanch Drive. For more information,contact PAULA MORTENSEN at 898-3410.

-PHIL SMITH

On July 19, the City's Environmen-tal Planning Commission heard a Parksand Recreation Department request tomake a zone map amendment and ap-prvve a site development plan to allowMariposa Basin to be developed as arecreational complex. The .

City Planning Departmentrecommended approval ofthe zone map amendmentbut deferral of site planapproval. Six TaylorRanch residents attendedthe Hearing. Five were infavor of the site

development amendment,but only two were in favorof approval of the site

development plan (bothare TRNA directors ). Thefour people who spoke inopposition of developmentof the Mariposa Basin foractive recreational.

purposes (primarily youthsoccer and baseball fields) felt that thebasin should essentially be preserved in itscurrent state and, if active recreation fieldswere needed, the City should buyadditional land to support those facilitieselsewhere ( at an estimated cost ofapproximately $4 million). Fortunately,the EPC recognized the crying need foractive recreation facilities in our ne-ighborhood and voted unanimously infavor of the zone map amendment andapproval of the conceptual site plan. Acopy of the master plan text that describesthe proposed development will be avail-able for review at the Taylor RanchBranch Library.

The drawings for the first phase ofthe recreational trails associated with thebasin development are in the final review

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AREAS OF INTEREST IN WHICH I WILL HELP THE ASSOCIATION:D crime Prevention D Education D Membership D VotingD Newsletter D Parks & Rec D Library D ZoningD Be~utification D Public Relations D Children's PartiesD Traffic Control D Environment D Social ActivitiesD willing to Help D Senior Center D Board of DirectorsD calling D Other

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signatureResident Membership One Year: $12.00 (2 years: $22; 3 years: $30)Please Make Check Payable to: TRNA

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TAYLOR RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 751573200 Coors Road NW, #GAlbuquerque," NM 87120-4725

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