Our Mission :

The Loma Linda Neighborhood Association is dedicated to providing communication, beautification, social activity, coordination and education. We hope these efforts will promote cooperation among residents and foster goodwill in our neighborhood.

A Publication of the Loma Linda Neighborhood Association ~ P.O. BOX 10533 Phoenix, AZ 85064-0533

Some things October makes me think of are cooler weather, Halloween, and Loma Linda Neighborhood Association elections. I love the fact that the weather will once again remind us why we live here. I will be entertained by my kids’ costumes for Halloween. I look forward to the elections because there is always the possibility of new ideas and new participants joining our quest to keep our neighborhood great and try to make it even greater. I've spoken with some other neighborhood associations recently and we have much to be proud of. For a humble little neighborhood which isn’t quite the Biltmore, which is as diverse as any I've seen, we've accomplished a lot. Grants from the city, speed bumps, graffiti clean ups, all are examples of what can be done with a collective effort.

Every year I try to remind everyone of the safety issues associated with Halloween. Maintain positive control of your children. Make sure they have some form of illumination. Check all candy to make sure it is sealed. If you are driving be extra cautious due to the fact that there will be many more children on the street than usual and many in dark clothing. Halloween comes on a Saturday and there may be more adults out and about having fun. We have a great neighborhood and let's keep it safe for our kids.

LLNA Neighborhood Elections—Oct. 5th

Its time to start thinking about and planning to run for one of our GREAT positions on the Loma Linda Neighborhood Association Board, or perhaps take charge of one of our committees, or maybe stuff newsletters or write articles for the newsletter. Whatever you would like to get involved in to support this neighborhood would be appreciated by EVERYONE! It only takes a few hours a month, and we are always looking for new faces and new ideas. Available Positions:

Chairman: The chairperson does carry the most responsibility; however, it is up to the individual to decide how much time and effort they want to put into this. Main duties include: facilitate and schedule speakers for monthly board meetings, oversee / delegate special projects, work with committees and volunteers regarding ongoing functions, taking phone calls from various residents and city officials, writing articles for the newsletter, assists neighbors as needed.

Vice Chairman - In the absence of the Chairman they shall act as the Chairperson. Will assist the Chairman on special projects and other tasks as needed.

Secretary - The secretary shall keep minutes and written records of majority and mi-nority opinions expressed at all meetings. Meeting minutes will be read from previous months meeting if necessary. Create a sign-in sheet for each meeting so that attendance can be recorded. Shall make LLNA records available for inspection for any purpose at any reasonable time. Attendance of the secretary at each meeting is very important.

Treasurer – Being responsible for the Association’s Bank Account, keeping the check register, writing checks when needed for Association functions. Keeping financial records current and giving the Treasurer's report at each meeting.

Area Representatives: For the association’s purposes, the neighborhood has been divided into three (3) areas. Each Area has its own representative (A, B, and C). Main Duties: Divide and deliver newsletters to all of the

Newsletter Deliverers - in your area once a month. Taking occasional phone calls from residents in need of information or having problems and directing them to the appropri-ate city phone number or to the Chairman or Vice Chairman for further assistance. Choosing a home of the month!

Attendance at the monthly Board meetings is strongly encouraged for ALL Board Members. The meetings are usually held at the Loma Linda School on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are open to ALL residents and we encourage all interested persons to attend. If you are interested in running for a board position or nominating a particular person, please contact Tim Cahoon at 602-881-1745.

When I look out of the windows or doors of my home I do not have to see past the plants. The beautiful yellow sunflowers of summer, the orange nasturtiums of spring, the mums, geraniums, petu-nias, pansies, snap dragons and roses of the fall and winter months greet me and the rising sun. The sun brings its life giving warmth to the flowers, plants, and trees they in turn give warmth to my heart and soul. I know there are people who find it difficult to comprehend the fact that I’m perfectly happy at home. If I could grow all I need at home I would never venture out to market or mall. I do not know if there is a farmer gene in some people that enables them this somewhat bland existence (bland, according to most people) or if it is latent hermit tendencies.

Perhaps it has nothing to do with genes but something which is part of every human psyche. I read once that as more and more farmers left the land (many years ago upwards of 90% of humankind lived directly off the land) and went to work in the cities many became depressed. While once these farmers determined what needed to be done and what could wait and rearranged schedules to allow for weather and knew their own limitations now they had to keep other peoples schedules and deadlines.

I remember visiting Arcosanti years ago and learning about the cities he wanted to build that wee high and tight laving the open spaces around the city to be natural and less footprinted by humankind. This seemed a good thing to me but the lure of having my own little city lot that, like the farmer, I could control and grow what I wanted would not leave me. When I was much younger I used to go to the country in the summer to visit friends (in Missouri, good farm country,) and dreamed of marrying a farmer. Now I realize I should have just said heck with it and become a farmer on my own.

I have been getting the heirloom tomatoes in the stores and they sometimes run 4.99 or 5.99 a pound and my friends gasp in astonishment that I would pay this for a tomato. What we eat has a bearing on our life, liberty, and happiness a fact known by the founding fathers of our country Washington, Jefferson and Adams. If we don't eat well we don't feel well and we basically have very little. In Germany at the end of the World War 2 I read that you could see farmers plowing fields with expensive Rolex watches on their wrists. When you do not have food money means very little. I guess I do not begrudge the farmer the price he asks for a wonderfully grown tomato.

Of course this is the time of year to be growing wonderful things in your own home garden. When someone shares what they have baked with me or what they have grown with me it is a rare and wonderful gift. So get out and plant a garden and share some with your friends and neighbors.

To plants in October: asparagus, cabbage (seeds and plants), carrot, cauliflower, celery, chard, Chinese cabbage, collards, endive, garlic, Kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onion, parsley, pea, rutabaga, spinach, tomato, turnip, flower bulbs

Now that fall is here with cooler weather, it is time to clean out your closets and storage areas and get ready for our annual Neighborhood Yard Sales November 5, 6, and 7. Items no longer of use to you can be a treasure for others. Residents throughout Loma Linda area will be putting out sales items in their yards or carports It is a chance to join your neighbors and have some fun and make some money. You may even want to team up with your neighbor and have a even bigger and better sale.

Our neighborhood association runs an ad in the Arizona Republic for three days to announce the sales, which brings buyers from outside our area. Also, we put out Loma Linda Neighborhood Sale signs throughout the neighborhood. However, it is recommended that you also put out your own signs. Your donation of l0% or $l0 will be appreciated. An envelope will be provided for your donation. If further information is needed, you may call Blanche Duggan at (602) 274-4102

Thank you to Paul Sheldon for setting up our website. Check it out for important phone numbers and past newsletters. And, by the beginning of November, it will also host a 62 image photo portrait of Loma Linda. Paul requested some images to represent the neighborhood so I went out with my camera and shot the sights. My shots include examples of architecture, plants, trees, people and public art. Each picture is captioned and sometimes gives a bit of neighborhood history. Any house numbers or license plates have been photoshopped out. I look forward to sharing my images with you and hope you enjoy the project as much as I enjoyed doing it.

At our September 7th meeting the association voted to endorse this years override for the Creighton School District. Creighton is the school district that Loma Linda Elementary is part of. The reasons for supporting this override are that it will help maintain our property values, will maintain the current level of instruction, and it will not raise our taxes.

The override will prevent an increase in class sizes, maintain art, music, P.E., and show our support for the children and the schools. It will assist in offering competitive salaries to attract and maintain quality teachers. And allow for additional assistance in reading, writing, and math for those who need it.

Overrides last for 7 years, and there is full funding for 5 years. If the override is not renewed the amount decreases by 1/3 in the 6th yr and 2/3 in the 7th year. Creighton is in year 5 of its current override.

Arizona currently ranks last out of 50 states for per pupil funding. We would have to increase funding by 44% to be equal to the national average spending for each student. The override has been in existence in this district since 1992. Due to budget cuts from the State ($5 million last year, $4 million this year) the Creighton District needs this more than ever. If it doesn"t pass another 4.2 million will be cut over 3 years. This override will not raise our current taxes. A homeowner with a $100,000 house will pay $53 per year, or $4.40 per month.

The override will be on the Nov 2nd ballot, early voting starts on Monday, Oct 4th. Please vote yes for the kids and the schools. For more information check out the website:

forcreightonkids.com

Oct. 4 – Retake School Pictures

Oct. 5 - Neighborhood Meeting

Oct.. 6-7-8 - 12:10 p.m. Early Release

Oct 11 - 18 - Fall Break

Oct. 11 - Columbus Day

Oct. 16—G.A.I.N. at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Parking Lot off

Cambridge—Event Times: 3 to 6 p.m.

Our Monthly General Meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2010 and begins promptly at 6:30 PM, at the Loma Linda Elementary School in the Multipurpose room (off Fairmount, east of 20th Street). We look forward to seeing you.

Becoming involved in your neighborhood is a very natural thing to do. Joining and being involved in your Neighborhood Association is a great way to meet neighbors and other people in your community. Meanwhile, you are identifying the issues facing your community, taking an active part in improving condiions, and most of all enjoying what your neighborhood has to offer.

Phoenix is recognized as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for pedestrians. Every year, the Phoenix Fire Department responds to hundreds of emergencies involving pedestrians - both adults and children.

Simple Safety Tips: Pedestrian injuries and deaths can be prevented by following some simple tips:

·Cross streets at crosswalks, signals or corners.

·Always remember to stop a safe distance away from the curb, then look and listen for traffic.

·Remember to STOP - look left, look right, then left again before start-ing to cross.

·If a parked car is blocking your view, step to the front of the car, look left, look right, then left again before starting to cross.

·Obey all traffic signs and signals. ·Push "Pedestrian Walk" button for the "WALK" signal. It will give you more time to cross the street.

·If there is no traffic signal, wait for a break in traffic before starting to cross.

·Make eye contact with drivers before crossing - be sure the drivers see you.

·When walking at night, make sure you can be seen. Wear reflective, bright or light colored clothing.

·Do not use alcohol or any other drugs when moving in or around traffic in any way - even walking! Always walk on the sidewalk. When there are no sidewalks, walk on the left-hand side of the street. The traffic will be coming toward you, so drivers will be able to see you.

Teach children to cross in front of a bus; children should stay away from the side or back of the bus where the driver cannot see them. Tips Especially for Children

·Cross only with a parent or crossing guard at major streets and intersections.

·Always listen to and obey all crossing guard directions.

·Stand in the "Safety Zone" (the Safety Zone is two giant steps back from the curb) until the crossing guard signals it is safe to cross the street.

·Walk carefully. No running or horseplay while crossing the street.

On May 4th representatives for Super Pawn (Cash America) attended our neighborhood meeting to inform us that they were considering a zoning adjustment petition. An approval of this petition would allow this location for Super Pawn to pawn guns as part of their regular business. They have been operating in this current location since 2003 with the stipula-tion that disallows the pawning of guns. Previously they were located across 24th street where they also operated with no pawning of guns. At the meeting their lawyers and P.R. person presented their arguments as to why this would be a good thing for Loma Linda. After formally filing this petition with the City they then held an open house at their store where they again presented their arguments.

I attended both of these events and took notes to understand their points. I felt it was right to oppose this petition, but wasn’t sure how important this would be, and how much effort should be invested. Because Super Pawn was claiming that this would be a positive for the neighborhood and for the local police I thought I should seek the opinions of others. I called the ATF, who regulate the handling of guns, and found out what rules would be imposed on the pawnshop. I called a local politician who helped win the fight against the Payday Loan industry to see if this was a worthy fight. The answer was yes.

And because Super Pawn was claiming to be a help to law enforcement I thought law enforcement should have a chance to respond to that claim. The officer I spoke to at the AZ Police Association immediately responded that pawning guns has no overall benefit. The officer then said, selling or distribution should be restricted to reputable gun dealers. Pawnshops attract a certain element.

Next I called and talked to a detective at the Squaw Peak Precinct. When asked if compliance to the gun rules by the pawnshop would help the police, the detective responded in the following way: I don't agree with that. On a professional level I agree that getting stolen guns off the street is a help, but it doesn’t justify the pawnshop's existence. On a personal level I don't want those things (pawnshops) in the neighborhood. The pawnshop's claims of the goodness that they are providing are all justifications. The detective also talked about pawnshops themselves being a target for property crime. Which brings those people into the neighborhood. The detective also stated: In Jan. 2006 North Valley Pawn at 19th ave and Peoria was broken into and every gun was gone. It was a large amount of guns. Safes can be broken into. Pawnshops can be broken into like any other business. The guns then end up in a multitude of hands. North Valley Pawn had an extensive security system. I don't care what kind of system it is, it can be breached.

Also, Barbara Damiani, an active Loma Linda volunteer for nearly 20 years, called to tell me about a conversation she had with Commander Allan Smith of Squaw Peak. He was giving her some information about burglaries and an arrest in the neighborhood and she told him that a number of us were formally opposing this petition. His response was The Phoenix Police Department supports you in this. The last person I talked to was one of the Net Team Officers assigned to our neighborhood. And that person repeated the same sentiments of the other officers. The negative result is not worth the help that the pawnshop would provide via the ATF regulations. All of the comments made by the officers were personal opinions, as the department cannot have a public opinion in this type of issue. But all of their personal opinions are based on the experience of doing their jobs in and around our neighborhood.

At the August 5th hearing there were 2 of us from Loma Linda and 1 person from Homestead Neighborhood Association there to oppose. And there were 12-15 letters of opposition sent in. After we made our case, as did Super Pawn, the Hearing Officer took the case on advisement and the denial was announced a couple of weeks later. It seemed certain that there would be an appeal, so I continued to work the case. Ann Malone, of Require the Prior, and Paul Barnes, of the Greater Coalition of Phoenix Neighborhoods, became involved and invested many hours working on the case. Homestead met as a group and allowed Super Pawn to meet with them to present their defense. But the majority of the Homestead board members were not persuaded. Jeff King, of Homestead, met with Creighton School Board, and they decided to oppose. I made contact with Avalon and Green Gables Neighborhood Associations so that they could meet and discuss an opposition. At our September meeting Loma Linda took a vote and formally opposed. Super Pawn had 15 days to file their appeal. By all appearances they planned to do that, but for some reason they called the City 5 minutes before the deadline and notified them that they would not be appealing.

I am relieved that the stipulation against the pawning of guns will stand. I originally thought my opposition was based on my personal feelings. But as I worked on this I realized that it was instead the right thing for the whole neighborhood. This was not about whether you like guns or you don't like guns. We still suffer from a lot of property crime. And after you have been

burglarized the first thing the police will tell you is to check the pawnshops for your possessions. Maybe we should have opposed the pawnshop 6 years ago, but I am proud to say we didn't let this chance to oppose slip by. I had a huge amount of help from neighbors, activists, police and others. Thank you to everyone who attended the hearing, wrote letters, spread the word, voted, etc. Loma Linda isn't perfect, but it is still a great place to live.

Place your ad in the Loma Linda News or let us distribute your business flyer. We hand-deliver to 1,350 homes and business each month. Business card size ads are $20 per month or double size for $40.00. Business flyers can be delivered with the Loma Linda News for $40 per month. Flyers must be one-half to full 8 ½" x 11 size. Ads must be submitted with check prior to the 10th of the month or flyers by the 15th. If you wish to place a business card size ad, you MUST submit a clean copy for us to scan and print. Any modifications to your ad are subject to a $15 design fee. For additional information, please call Blanche Duggan (602) 274-4102

Area A : 1848 East Crittenden

Area B : 2320 East Amelia

Area C: 2219 East Flower

Each month Area Representatives of A,B, & C choose one outstanding home in each area for beautification, home improve-ment, a well-manicured yard, etc. Of course, there must be NO zoning violations.

The homes chosen will receive a gift certificate from local businesses. Certificates will be mailed as soon as this announcement appears in the Loma Linda News.

This month’s certificates will be honored at : Two Hippies Outrageous—4034 North 24th Congratulations to this month’s winners!

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