Our Mission
The Loma Linda Neighborhood Association is dedicated to providing communication, beautification, social activity, coordination and education.
A Publication of the Loma Linda Neighborhood Association ~ P.O. BOX 10533 Phoenix, AZ 85064-0533
Summer is coming to a close and it has been a great break since the last news letter, but for the team members of the Loma Linda Street Fair Committee it has been a busy time. The Taste of Loma Linda is becoming more of reality, as October nears, consisting of two main events. The first is the open air street fair which will consist of multiple vendors along Fairmount Street between 20th Street and 21st Place. The street will be closed off for vendors to set up booths for sale of items varying from Artwork, Crafts and is free to the public. The artist studio tour is an informational tour on how our neighborhood artists live and work right here in Loma Linda. Our resident artists have agreed to open their studios for visitors to see first-hand how they create their work by giving demonstrations. There will be a fee which will go to the Loma Linda Neighborhood Association (LLNA). A LLNA booth will be available selling tickets to the artist studio tour and handing out information about the area. We ask that everyone who wishes to attend to please come down and enjoy what treasures Loma Linda has to offer. The date for the event is Saturday October 22nd starting at 10 am to 5 pm and Fairmount closure will be from 6 am to 6 pm so vendors can have time to set up and take down their area.
Letter from our Chairman ~ By: Marcos Cerecedes Thanks to everyone who put out flags over the 4th of July. It is a beautiful tradition for our Loma Linda neighborhood that, hopefully will last for many years to come. Unfortunately, the giant dust storm of July 5th scattered them to who-knows-where. However, some may have been retrieved that can be put in storage for use next year. If so, will you please call Blanche Duggan (602) 274-4102 and we will pick them up or bring them to the neighborhood meeting on September 6th. Thank you.
Gardener’s Corner– By: Annette Weaver
Mistress Mary quite contrary How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. This nursery rhyme keeps popping into my head lately. I’ve even composed a little tune to sing it over and over to myself (must be the summer heat getting to me). I keep wondering, as I am dripping with sweat out working in the yard, what dear Mary had to be so contrary about. Now if she lived in Phoenix her contrariness would be understandable, between our hot summers and cold winters it can be very challenging to grow a garden.
In August one of our hottest months (that pesky humidity which has the promise of rain but more often than not does not bring that promise to fruition) you have to be out preparing the soil to plant for fall. Then you have to say prayers that it does not get too cold too fast which will either inhibit the growth of your new plantings or simply freeze them to a black pulp. So, well, yes, I, like Mistress Mary, am a bit contrary about this gardening business but when everything is blooming or I am harvesting some greens, peas, peaches, figs, okra or whatever I can get to grow I have a tendency to forget about all the work that it took to get to the harvesting and blooming.
I guess to true gardeners, as with any cherished endeavor, the preparations and the challenges are part of the package. One year the peas are the best you ever had and perhaps it will be another 2 or 4 or 6 years before you get that same really wonderful crop of peas. Gardeners are optimists. The memory will keep you toiling in the garden in anticipation of the wonderful flavors you once had and hope to have again. In the meantime connecting with the earth and her growing cycles, weather patterns and soil types and the exercise you get from gardening all make it a worthwhile effort. Sometimes I feel we are losing touch with the wonders of seeds and plants and soil. While checking on the rhyme Mistress Mary on the internet I found and alternative verse from Donald Dahl’s book Rhyme Stew. No silver bells and pretty maids in this version. Mary Mary quite contrary How does your garden grow? I live with my brat in a high rise flat So how in the world would I know? To plant in September: bush beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, corn (very first week only), 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
Mistress Mary quite contrary How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. This nursery rhyme keeps popping into my head lately. I’ve even composed a little tune to sing it over and over to myself (must be the summer heat getting to me). I keep wondering, as I am dripping with sweat out working in the yard, what dear Mary had to be so contrary about. Now if she lived in Phoenix her contrariness would be understandable, between our hot summers and cold winters it can be very challenging to grow a garden. In August one of our hottest months (that pesky humid-ity which has the promise of rain but more often than not does not bring that promise to fruition) you have to be out preparing the soil to plant for fall. Then you have to say prayers that it does not get too cold too fast which will either inhibit the growth of your new plantings or simply freeze them to a black pulp. So, well, yes, I, like Mistress Mary, am a bit contrary about this gardening business but when everything is blooming or I am harvesting some greens, peas, peaches, figs, okra or whatever I can get to grow I have a tendency to forget about all the work that it took to get to the harvesting and blooming. I guess to true gardeners, as with any cherished endeavor, the preparations and the challenges are part of the package. One year the peas are the best you ever had and perhaps it will be another 2 or 4 or 6 years before you get that same really wonderful crop of peas. Gardeners are optimists. The memory will keep you toiling in the garden in anticipation of the wonderful flavors you once had and hope to have again. In the meantime connecting with the earth and her growing cycles, weather patterns and soil types and the exercise you get from gardening all make it a worthwhile effort. Sometimes I feel we are losing touch with the wonders of seeds and plants and soil. While checking on the rhyme Mistress Mary on the internet I found and alternative verse from Donald Dahl’s book Rhyme Stew. No silver bells and pretty maids in this version. Mary Mary quite contrary How does your garden grow? I live with my brat in a high rise flat So how in the world would I know? To plant in September: bush beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cab-bage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, corn (very first week only), 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
Monthly General Meeting
Our Monthly General Meeting is scheduled for sep. 6th and begins promptly at 6:30 PM, at the Loma Linda Elementary School in the Multi-purpose 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 conditions, and most of all enjoying what your neighborhood has to offer.
Sept. 5 –Labor Day
Sept 6 – Neighborhood Meeting
Sept. 20- Governing Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
Sept. 22- Community Council Meeting, 6:00 pm
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.
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.
Each month Area Representatives of “A”, “B” and “C” choose one outstanding home in each area for beautification, home im- provement, a well-manicured yard, etc. Of course, there must be NO zoning violations.
Area A – 1939 East Weldon
Area B – 2139 East Clarendon
Area C – 2226 East Flower
This month’s certificates will be honored at : Cold Stone Creamery—1949 East Camelback Rd Congratulations to this month’s winners!
VOTE!!!
Election time again.
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. 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 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) 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 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 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. 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 Marcos Cerecedes at 480-390-5090.
Loma Linda Neighborhood Contacts
Board of Directors
CHAIR Marcos Cerecedes 480-390-5090
VICE CHAIR Irving Rodriguez 602-330-4977
TREASURER Blanche Duggan 602-274-4102
SECRETARY Carolyn Lavender 602-363-5920
AREA A. Lloyd Kredit - 602-265-9749
AREA B. Edith Bojorquez 602-224-9689
AREA C.
Marilyn Sandon
602-956-2602
Neighborhood Liaison
Barbara Damiani
602-956-5615
Loma Linda School 602-381-6080
City of Phoenix
Neighborhood Services
602-262-7844
Community Action Officer
Cherilyn Toland
602-495-6882
Councilman – District 4
Tom Simplot
602-262-7447 Newsletter Coordinator /
Advertising: Blanche Duggan
602-274-4102
Newsletter Design / Grant Writer: Mimi Cahoon 602-881-1789
Animal Care & Control 602-506-7387
