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

September is here. Is September the last month of oppressive heat? I hope so. I'm excited about our meeting since we haven't had one in a while. I hope everyone had a safe and pleasant summer and its back to the school routine…at least in my household. We as a neighborhood have much to be proud of. We got some money from grants to help out with alley lights and more importantly celebrated Blanche's birthday. Whether its her 29th again or 39th again, who cares. It was good to see friends and family and neighbors gathering to celebrate.

Over the Summer I lost my job. These are tough times and I’m very humbled and grateful for all of the support I’ve been given. Very recently I have found work that is not only an end to a means but is very good for my family. I will still live in this neighborhood (forever as far as Mimi and I are concerned) but I will not be able to adequately be the chair of the LLNA. I will participate in every neighborhood function that I can. Can’t wait to see all of you at the meeting. I will explain my situation then, if anyone wants to hear. I would like to personally thank Barb Damiani for being the most valuable asset to me during my time as chair and right after accolades for Barb I want everyone in the neighborhood to realize the amount of work Carolyn Lavender has done, and continues to do, to keep our neighborhood great. Annette Weaver has never not contributed to our newsletter. Paul has done a great job with our website….There are too many to thank. You guys are stuck with me as a neighbor and I appreciate all the friends.

Graffiti is costly and destructive, and sends a message that the community is not concerned about the appearance of its neighborhoods. Graffiti is against the law.

The Phoenix Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance requires that all sidewalks, walls, buildings, fences, signs be free from graffiti. You can take control of your neighborhood by quickly removing graffiti. Prompt removal reduces the chance of graffiti reappearing and helps maintain a safe, secure and attractive environment.

· Remove graffiti within 48 hours of receiving a report from any city resident

· Support a zero tolerance approach to graffiti in our neighborhoods.

Graffiti Removal: Graffiti Busters crews remove graffiti reported through the hotline and also

coordinate with other public and private agencies to remove graffiti. The Graffiti Busters remove graffiti for free, but need a written, signed

Graffiti Busters permission slip from the property owner or other responsible party. Graffiti Vandal Catching / Reward program. (602) 262-7327

This is a special Police Department graffiti hotline. If you believe you can provide information leading to the arrest of a graffiti vandal, call this number to make a report. You don't have to give your name or other identifi-cation, and you could receive an award up to $250. For more information on this program visit the Police Graffiti Hotline site.

Attention Property Owners! If you have been the victim of graffiti vandalism, please contact the Crime Stop hotline at 262-6151 and report the crime! The report may be taken over the telephone OR an officer may be sent to your location, depending on the type of incident. It is important to file police reports on all crimes that occur, no matter how minor they may seem at the mo-ment. Filing a report helps us develop a true picture of what is happening in your neighbor-hood.

If you see graffiti in the LLNA Neighborhood please let the board mem-bers know (refer to LLNA contacts on the last page of this newsletter). Let’s work together to keep our neighborhood clean!

Planting Time Yeah!

Well, by the time this newsletter comes out in September I do hope it is a little cooler. Now we did have about a week of cloudy and rainy weather so you think it would not be too bad but heat is tiring not only to us but to the plants. Of course we really have to do the hard work of preparing the garden for planting in August in those dog days of sum-mer but a little at a time and early in the morning or just about an hour before dusk it is not quite as hot and both are good times to be working in the garden.

Once you have the ground prepared with compost you have made over the summer months it is time to plant. You will find a list of the seeds to be sowed at this time of year below. A really neat way to sow seeds is to first level the ground nicely. Next take a garden rake - not a leaf rake- this rake has the short metal spikes not the long bendable ones of the leaf rake and push the spikes to make holes ½ inch deep into the soil. Pull the rake straight up without disturb-ing the row of holes you just made. Insert the spikes into the ground about 2 inches from the original holes and repeat the process throughout your bed.

Now place one seed per hole and tamp down the soil. As the seedlings grow wait until they are touching and then pull out every other plant. These new little plants such as lettuce, greens such as chard, collards or even beet and turnip greens can be eaten tiny in salads or as a nice compli-ment to a ham or beef or tuna sandwich. These fresh nutri-tious little greens can also be juiced for a green drink full of vitamins and vitality. Removing every other little plant allows the remaining ones to grow to a proper size.

If you are growing your own seedlings to transplant out into your garden be aware that the best time to transplant is evening. This allows the little seedlings the length of the night to get accustomed to their new home. Transplanting in the middle of the day can dry out tiny root sys-tems very quickly. Morning is a bet-ter time than midday but you must make sure that the little transplants have adequate moisture to carry them through what could be a very hot day.

Once everything is growing you can enjoy the harvest. My peach trees gave us 21 jars of canned peaches, two pies, one cobbler, peaches for cereal for about two months and two frozen packs of peaches for two more pies. I also canned 14 jars of figs. It is a bit of work but I am anticipating having my peaches this winter when the oven will warm the house and the scent of the pie will remind me of spring and the beautiful peach blossoms and the abundance of fruit for me and for the birds who feasted on them as well.

To plant in September: corn (very first week only), bush beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, endive, garlic, kale, Irish potatoes, and radish After September 15: beets, Chinese cabbage, collards, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mustard, mustard spinach, onions, peas, rutabaga, spinach and turnips. Herbs: mints, parsley, cilantro, chives, sage, thyme, oregano, watercress

The Loma Linda Neighborhood was awarded two 2010-11 Neighborhood Block Watch Grants. The first Neighborhood Grant will be used to pay for one year of continued service for the Alley Lights located in the Loma Linda Neighborhood. The Alley lights have provided several benefits, examples such as - has provided additional lighting in areas that would be pitch black, helped discourage break-ins thru alleyways, helped discourage illegal drug usage in the alley, and help deter transients usage of alleyways. Because of the lighting, neighbors were able to feel secure to take out their trash in the evenings, etc.

In addition to the alley lights being paid additional funds will be used to help pay for our monthly LLNA neighborhood newsletter. Our Newsletter has proven to be a valuable tool for getting out information and keeping our neighbors informed on day-to-day events and safety issues. Our newsletter continues to inform neighbors of current problems and solutions to those problems in our neighborhood and is extremely important for our neighborhood.

The second grant was a joint effort between the neighborhood and the Loma Linda Elementary School. The grant money is intended to be used to fight graffiti. At every Loma Linda Neighborhood meeting the issue of graffiti is brought up and this grant will go a long way towards helping the neighborhood fight the eyesore.

A special Thank you to everyone involved in writing this grant. For any additional information regarding these grants please contact Tim Cahoon at 602-881-1745.

Thanks to my neighbors and friends in the Loma Linda Neighborhood for being a part of my 90th Birthday celebration and for the gift you gave me. It will give me many hours of pleasure. I was overjoyed that so many came to my Birthday party at the Sierra Bonita Grill.

Hope you enjoyed yourselves. I am so proud to be a part of the Loma Linda Neighborhood. You are the greatest.

Blanche Duggan

The Loma Linda Neighborhood Association is working in conjunction with the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services urging our neighborhood to ―Keep it Clean.‖ We as a community need to work together to keep our streets and our blocks looking as clean and as attractive as possible. First, we encourage everybody to get out and clean up his or her yards. Pull those weeds, trim those trees and shrubs, clean out the junk in the back yard, and mow that lawn - REMEMBER - This is NOT only an issue of neighborhood beautification. Areas of high shrubs, weeds, tall grass, trash, etc. are fire hazards. Let's work together to keep our neighborhood clean and safe.

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 NEED HELP TO INCREASE BUSINESS? Advertise with Loma Linda News!

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LOMA LINDA NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS September 2010 Our special thanks to all who weathered the hot summer sun to put out flags on the 4th of July. They were beautiful as well as portraying the patriotism of the Loma Linda Neighborhood.

It's 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.

Board member 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 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 minority 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 sec-retary 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) 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 occa-sional phone calls from residents in need of information or having problems and directing them to the appropriate city phone number or to the Chairman or Vice Chairman for further assistance. Choosing a home of the month!

Attendance at the monthly Board meet-ings is strongly encouraged for ALL Board Members. The meetings are usually held at the Loma Linda School on the 1st Tues-day of the month at 6:30 p.m.. All meet-ings are open to ALL residents and we encourage all interested persons to at-tend. Most of these positions only require a few hours of your time each month. Therefore, if you could spare a few hours a month we would love you to be on the Board. REMEMBER, this is OUR neighborhood and we want to keep it NICE and SAFE.

If you are interested in running for a board position or nominating a particular person, please contact Tim Cahoon at 602-881-1745. LLNA Neighborhood Elections

We are a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. However, we need your contributions to support this newsletter and other necessary expenses throughout the year. Your contribution is tax deductible and will benefit your neighborhood directly. Please use the form below for your donation. A thank you card will be sent to acknowledge receipt.

Area A : 1910 East Indianola

Area B : 2240 East Weldon

Area C: 2240 East Cheery Lynn

Each month Area Representatives of A, B , & C choose one outstanding home in each area for beautification, home improvement, 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.

Congratulations to this month's winners!

Carolyn Lavender took approximately sixty wonderful photographs of people places and things in our neighborhood last spring. I hope to have these photos ready for the November Website update. No addresses or license plates are visible in these pictures. These photos are very tasteful and complementary; however if you wish to not participate, please e-mail me Contact Webmaster: Paul Sheldon - psheldon@lomalindaneighborhood.org a description of your house or property and I will do my best to not include it (if that was one of the photos that she took.)

LLNA DONATION FORM / Gracias por su cooperacionName / Nombre________________________________________________________ Address / Direcion _____________________________________________________ Donation Amt. / cantidad: $______Date of Donation / Dia de Donacion: __________ We are a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. However, we need your contributions to support this newsletter and other necessary expenses throughout the year. Your contribution is tax deductible and will benefit your neighborhood directly. Please use the form below for your donation. A thank you card will be sent to acknowledge receipt.