GRIT Newsletter: February 1991

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Sandia Heights Homeowners Association purchases new playground equipment for Sandia Heights Park, initiating the "Year of the Park" activities. The modular system includes various components approved by the Board of Directors, addressing the long-standing need for additional park equipment for younger children in the community. The Parks and Recreation Committee is also working on park maintenance, water conservation efforts, and enhancing park amenities to benefit all Sandia Heights residents.

Covenant enforcement becomes a prominent focus for the Association, with concerns raised about violations and the need for community participation in maintaining the neighborhood's visual appeal and quality of life. The President emphasizes the importance of adhering to covenants and encourages resident involvement in addressing covenant issues. Additionally, winners of the 1990 SHHA Holiday Lights Contest are announced, showcasing community engagement and festive spirit. Keywords: playground equipment, Year of the Park, covenant enforcement, community participation, Holiday Lights Contest.

The newsletter highlights the winners of the Holiday Lights Contest, with Gary Williams and the Andersons taking top honors. Honorable mentions were also given to other participants. Additionally, it mentions various local businesses and services available to Sandia Heights residents, such as The Fuller Brush Company, firewood delivery, Doncaster clothing collection, The World Book Encyclopedia, and educational consultants offering toys, books, and games. Moreover, the newsletter emphasizes the importance of joining the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) for benefits like the GRIT newsletter, architectural plan reviews, and access to the Sandia Heights Park.

To effectively compost, a three-cubic-feet pile with layers of different materials rich in composting bacteria needs to be maintained. It should include green matter like grass clippings, leaves, and carbon-rich carbohydrates. Kitchen scraps can be added with carbon material, and water should be sprinkled to keep the pile moist, but not soaked. Wood ashes can be included between layers for better composting. Additionally, information on a city project using sludge and organic materials to produce humus near the Double Eagle Airport is shared, along with the offer of a composting booklet from the Albuquerque Solid Waste Management upon request.

A local carpet and upholstery cleaning company offers various specials and services, including cleaning for living rooms and automobiles with freebies like deodorizer, furniture moving, and carpet grooming. The newsletter also features an article by Helen Moncure on winter stargazing in Sandia Heights, highlighting constellations like Orion and Taurus visible during the season. Additionally, an announcement is made about the success of the 1990 SHHA Holiday Craft Bazaar that raised funds for the local fire department, thanking the volunteers who organized the event.

An ad from Transamerica in the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association newsletter promotes life insurance, annuities, and retirement plans for individuals and businesses. The ad highlights the company's reputation for security and stability in the industry, emphasizing their comprehensive range of financial services beyond just life insurance to include pension and retirement plans and IRAs. Contact information for Mark Napolin, a General Agent with Transamerica, is provided for those interested in family protection and future financial planning.

Keywords: recyclables, cardboard., Recycling Committee, Holiday Lights Contest, organic materials, automobile, The Fuller Brush Company, upholstery cleaning, financial services, Sandia Heights Homeowners Association, Double Eagle Airport, living room, composting, Sandia Heights, glass, specials, stargazing, constellations, Neighborhood Recycling, The World Book Encyclopedia, layers, Taurus, plastic containers, future planning, fire department, Transamerica, life insurance, General Agent, IRA providers, sludge, booklet, carpet cleaning, Sandia Heights., volunteers, steel cans, kitchen scraps, moisture content, Mark Napolin, Doncaster clothing collection, family protection, architectural plan reviews., SHHA benefits, deodorizer, retirement plans, educational consultants, annuities, fundraising, wood ashes, Orion, Holiday Craft Bazaar, humus, aluminum cans