The first real challenge to our area was in 1975. The owner of a lot on 43^rd street and 127^th Avenue requested a variance to put in a strip shopping center. He got his neighbor to agree to sell also if the variance was granted. Marian Bonsignore recognized what a serious threat this zoning change would be to Horse Country. She went door to door to get people to go downtown to oppose the change. She got so many people together that the variance was denied.

The people that joined in that protest became the charter members of our association. In the beginning Marian did it all: she went door to door to recruit new members and to collect dues; she notified everyone when there was a hearing and led groups downtown. When Marian moved out of the area she recruited Barbara Musgrove to take over. Barbara like Marian did it all.

Barbara was followed by Linda Varner, Ron Weeks, Tom Worrell and most recently Manny Gomez. We wish we could recognize all of the many many people that have donated hundreds of hours, a lot of money and their heart and soul to preserve this unique area because we owe each of them a debt of gratitude!