Unauthorized Tree Trimming

Someone has been trimming trees, primarily along Sierrita, and leaving the cut limbs on the sidewalk and in the street.  Limbs are a tripping hazard.  John Currier, Landscape Committee Chair, cleaned up some and asked Yellowstone if they would pick up the rest while they are out.  

This unauthorized tree trimming needs to be stopped to prevent further damage.  Leaving the cut limbs creates a tripping hazard and cutting some infected trees (Fire Blight bacteria and Ash dieback) then cutting uninfected trees will spread the diseases to the uninfected trees.  Appears that most of the trees that have been trimmed were from homeowners’ yards that were growing over the wall and encroaching on the sidewalks.  John Currier originally used to trim back these trees; but with the diseases currently present, he stopped trimming homeowner’s trees for fear of infecting healthy trees after trimming them. 

Please contact Jack Corder at Corder & Company (associations@corderandcompany.com, 505-896-7700) to report any trees that need to be trimmed. 

Dubra Karnes-Padilla, 2022 ACHA Volunteer Award Winner

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Congratulations to our very own Seven Bar North resident and volunteer, Dubra Karnes Padilla!

Influencer of the Year Award: Dubra Karnes-Padilla
This award is presented to a member of the CHD community who has gone above and beyond to spread the word about CHD and the need for lifelong care—an outreach aficionado.

Dubra, a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Board (PFAB), reached far in her networks and beyond to spread the word about ACHA and CHD both regionally and nationally. One way she did this is through her role as co-chair of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee on the PFAB. Dubra was an active participant in ACHA’s Virtual Advocacy Day in May. She also spread awareness in multiple ways during Heart Month, including securing a CHD Awareness Week proclamation in her home state of New Mexico, and having a letter published in the Santa Fe New Mexican.

Dubra also interacted with many through her involvement in ACHA events throughout 2022. She participated in the Virtual Arizona Regional Conference in March by sharing her story, and also letting the audience know that she is available for further support if needed. During the Virtual National Conference in June, Dubra was a featured speaker in the “How to Bring ACHA into Your Community” general session. She also co-led her Regional Conversations session and reported back on next steps in this general session. We look forward to supporting Dubra in her future outreach efforts!

In Memoriam, C. Jack Emmons

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Charles Jack Emmons Jr
July 12, 1941 — November 20, 2022

We are saddened by the passing of C. Jack Emmons CPA CFE, our Finance Chair and Board Treasurer. His tenure with the Board was brief, but his service was invaluable. He will be greatly missed.

Please visit Charles Jack Emmons Jr Obituary 2022 – Daniels Family Funerals & Cremation (danielsfuneral.com) to view the obituary.