GRIT Newsletter: July 1988

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The newsletter announces the addition of new board members and officers, expressing gratitude to those who have served the Sandia Heights community for several years. The new board sets objectives for the upcoming year, focusing on water intervention programs, road safety, security, and community services. There is emphasis on member support and involvement in shaping board programs and goals, highlighting the importance of communication between the association and residents. Additionally, a report on the water rate intervention outlines concerns regarding commercial entity rates, legal proceedings, and the need for continued financial support from residents to address these issues effectively.

Residents in Sandia Heights are expressing concerns about loose dogs causing damage to properties, and the lack of enforcement of covenants. There are worries about pets potentially spreading plague due to lack of care and containment. Additionally, the newsletter discusses the need for volunteers to support the fire department, emphasizing safety measures such as weed burning and ensuring proper accessibility to fire hydrants. Keywords: loose dogs, damage, covenants, plague, containment, pets, volunteers, fire department, safety measures, fire hydrants.

The document also includes information about community activities such as social bridge events and a directory for residents. It mentions available services like babysitting, house and pet sitting, and errand services provided by young residents of Sandia Heights. Moreover, there is a call for fathers and sons to participate in forming a new Boy Scout Troop in the area. Keywords: social bridge, directory, community activities, babysitting, house sitting, pet sitting, errand services, Boy Scout Troop.

Vacation accommodation is available at the Holiday Inn in Puerto Vallarta for specific dates and another flexible week, offering reasonable rent. A Sandia Heights family is seeking a mature and dependable individual for after-school child care, requiring excellent references and residency in Sandia Heights. Other announcements include a request for an old lawn mower, a playgroup for toddlers, an ironing service, and the proposition to form a Singles Gourmet Dinner Club. There is also information about the Mother's Day Out program at the Church of the Good Shepherd, welcoming children from 6 months to 5 years old for summer sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

A new board member, Bill Gupton, from CBS Property Services, Inc., is introduced, outlining his background, family, and hobbies. The Albuquerque Environmental Health Department provides essential information on minimizing plague risks in the Sandia foothills, advising pet owners to use flea powder and clean up surrounding debris. Moreover, there is a highlight of the Corazon Academy's offerings as a fully accredited grade school with summer day camp openings, including details for a specific event at the home of Virginia and Ed Flultz. Keywords: Vacation accommodation, child care, lawn mower, playgroup, Singles Gourmet Dinner Club, Mother's Day Out program, new board member, plague risk minimization, Corazon Academy, summer day camp.

Keywords: Board members, Community services, Financial support., Road safety, Security, Water rate intervention, Member support, Commercial rates, Objectives, Legal proceedings, Communication, Officers, Water intervention program