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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

Letter from our Chairman ~ By: Marcos Cerecedes

A few days ago I visited my eye doctor for an irritated eye. He mentioned to me that it was my contact lens that was causing the irritation and that I would not be able to wear them for a couple of weeks. It was a minor inconvenience to me but then I realized that my back up pair of eye glasses were broken. I thought to myself “how am I going to function, I am blind without any eye glasses or lenses.” Luckily I was able to fix the broken pair and use them. Then I thought to myself what about other back ups for other everyday things which we take for granted. Food and water are almost always on hand and undervalued, but on a rare occasion when they do become scarce it is always good to be prepared. Food storage is one way to be prepared and easiest to do. Growing up, my parents would can tomatoes, peaches and other seasonal produce and always stocked them away in our hall closet. Canning is not for everyone but when dry storage like sugar, coffee, flour and canned food are on special I buy them. I keep about three days of food which is enough for the basic three meals a day in case any emergency or disruption oc curs to supply. Water is another easy way to keep prepared and yes we do live in a desert so this should be the most important item. I keep enough for drinking, cooking and basic cleaning. I store about three cases of bottled water and four one gallon containers on hand. I hope I am not preaching the end is near or any apocalyptic tragedy is going to occur but it is very possible a water main could rupture or food prices could increase drastically due to fuel and transit cost. Small steps to be prepared are always best to keep a sane mind in a volatile environment.

FLAGS FOR 4th OF JULY

We will have ample American flags to place in front of each home of our Loma Linda neighborhood over the 4th of July. Please call Blanche Duggan at (602) 274-4102 prior to the holiday for the address to pick them up. We hope everyone will cooperate in making sure our neighborhood is covered with flags to show our patriotism over this important holiday. You may keep your flag. We only ask that the flag in front of your home is respected. Please keep them standing straight and repair them, if necessary. However, if they are not moved for a couple of days after the holiday, we will pick them up and put them in storage to be used the following year. Some save a few for their neighbors for the following year. However, it would be helpful to know the number. Have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July !!!

Flags will be available at the neighborhood meeting on June 7th.

Loma Linda Street Fair Committee for the Taste of Loma Linda

I just wanted to inform anyone who is interested in taking part in organizing. A Taste of Loma Linda Street Fair and Art Studio Tour.

We have set aside time every third Saturday of every month to meet and discuss details on organizing and funding this event.

This months meeting will be at the home of Marcos Cerecedes at 2329 E. Whitton Avenue on June 18th at 10am. Please bring a pen, paper and great ideas.

Gardener’s Corner– By: Annette Weaver

Well, I do not know about any one else but this is May 11 and the weather has been just beautiful a few ups but then the 9th and 10th were delightful. Not only does this time of year start the season of the heat but also brings an end to the season for growing fabulous greens such as chard, collards, mustard spinach, tat soi, and kale to name a few.

Early on this season I had an outbreak of aphids. There seemed to be two different kinds some were black and some were like an olive green neither resembled the traditional green aphids I am used to seeing. Through the modern miracle of the web I just visited a site that had pictures of lots of different aphids – wooly aphids, they looked like tiny white lambs on the plant – black aphids – red aphids – green aphids of many hues and I am sure there are probably more. I remember reading about pearl aphids once but don't remember much else about them.

I suppose, if I was a very gung ho gardener, I would have waged war on these little pesties that were attacking my dinner greens. They really did a number on the mustard greens but that may have been partly because the greens were past their prime. Alas, being a somewhat laid back gardener I did nothing. This morning I went out to the garden to actually see the little beastie aphids again to refresh my mind on what they looked like for the writing of this article. I found no aphids but I did see

many lady bugs and their pupa form too. So I guess being laid back paid off. I did not have to spray any harmful insecticide (which I probably would not have done anyway) and I helped to nourish the lady bugs who took care of the problem for me.

The mother lady bug lays her eggs on the underneath of a leaf to protect them from predators and the weather. They will hatch into a larval form which eats many, many aphids. The larvae will molt several times during this stage – if you search carefully you might find an old discarded skin. Then after a couple of weeks they form a pupa which looks like a small shrimp attached to a leaf. In a few days the skin on the pupa will split and out pops a fully formed lady bug. She will be pale and soft shelled at first but as the hours pass her shell hardens and darkens in color and she becomes the beauty we know as the lady bug. So if you have a pesky pest problem perhaps show some patience and Mother Nature will send along a solution.

To grow in the garden this month: sweet potatoes, winter squash, you can start zinnias and marigolds from seed but they take consistent watering till they are established.

Hot Weather is Here—Be Safe—Stay Cool: Heat Disorder Symptoms

 SUNBURN: Redness and pain. In severe cases swelling of skin, blisters, fever, headaches. First Aid: Ointments for mild cases if blisters appear and do not break. If breaking occurs, apply dry sterile dressing. Serious, extensive cases should be seen by phy- sician.

HEAT CRAMPS: Painful spasms usually in the muscles of legs and abdomen. Heavy sweating. First Aid: Firm pressure on cramping muscles or gentle massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water.

HEAT EXHAUSTION: Heavy sweating, weakness, skin cold, pale and clammy. Pulse thready. Normal temperature possible. Faint- ing and vomiting. First Aid: Get victim out of sun. Once inside, the person should lay down and loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths. Fan or move victim to air conditioned room. Offer sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water. If vomiting continues, seek immediate medical attention.

HEAT STROKE (or sunstroke): High body temperature (106° F or higher). Hot dry skin. Rapid and strong pulse. Possible uncon- sciousness. First Aid: HEAT STROKE IS A SEVERE MEDICAL EMERGENCY. SUMMON EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR GET THE VICTIM TO A HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY. DELAY CAN BE FATAL. White waiting for emergency assistance, move the victim to a cooler environment Reduce body temperature with cold bath or sponging. Use extreme caution. Remove clothing, use fans and air conditioners. If temperature rises again, repeat process. Do not give fluids. Persons on salt restrictive diets should consult a physician before increasing their salt intake. For more information contact your local American Red Cross Chapter. Ask to enroll in a first aid course.

U.S. Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Too often, firefighters hear people say, “it was just a few seconds.” Unfortunately, just a few seconds is all it takes for a child to drown. Drowning is the leading cause of death in Arizona for children under the age of five.

Most of these children drown in their own backyard swimming pool, but others drown in buckets, bathtubs, toilets, dog water bowls, canals and ponds. Small children are top-heavy, and they don't have the upper body strength to lift themselves out of one of these dangerous situations. Even if the child survives the incident, they are often left with permanent brain damage.

Drowning and near drowning can be prevented, and you can help! Anyone in- volved with the supervision of children needs to be aware of the dangers associ- ated with any body of water. Below are some useful tips to prevent these needless tragedies.

. Know where your children are at all times . Use an approved barrier to separate the pool from the house

. Never allow children to be alone near a pool or any water source . Have life-saving devices near the pool, such as a pole/hook, or flotation device

. Keep large objects such as ta- bles, chairs, toys, and ladders away from pool fences

. Post the 9-1-1 number on the

phone . Do not allow children to play around the pool and store all toys outside the pool area

. If you leave the pool area, take the children with you

. Always have a “designated child watcher”

. Learn to swim

. Never swim alone, or while under the influence of alcohol or medications

. Never swim when thunder or lightning is present

. Never dive into unfamiliar or shallow bodies of water

Water Safety Hotline 602-534-POOL (7665) 

Monthly General Meeting

Our Monthly General Meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2011 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 26- Last Day of School

June 7 – Neighborhood Meeting in cafeteria

(off school parking lot, 20th St. & Clarendon)

June 14- Flag Day

June 19- Father.s Day

Note: There will be no Neighborhood Meetings or Newsletters for July or August

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.

GREAT Summertime Recipes

Patio Party Fajitas MAIN DISH A spicy citrus marinade not only tenderizes beef flank steak but gives it lots of zip. Prep time: 15 minutes; Grill time: 17-21 minutes Fajitas 1 beef flank steak (1½-2 pounds) 6 sweet onion slices, cut ½ inch thick 2 medium green bell peppers 12 (6-7 inch) flour tortillas

1. Prepare Lime Marinade (Below).

2. Place steak and Lime Marinade in resealable plastic food storage bag; turn to coat.

Marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally. 3. For fajitas, prepare grill for cooking at medium temperature. Cut bell peppers into quarters; remove membranes and seeds. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak, bell peppers and onions on grid of grill. Grill, uncovered, 17- 21 minutes or until steak is medium (150°F) to medium (170°F) doneness and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally using Barbecue Tongs and Barbecue Turner . Remove steak and vegetables from grill. 4. Wrap tortillas in heavy-duty aluminum foil; grill 5-7 minutes to warm. Cut bell peppers into strips and onion slices in half. Carve steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. To serve, place steak and vegetable slices in center of each tortilla. Top with salsa, cheese, ripe olives and sour cream, if desired. Yield: 6 servings or 24 sample servings. VARIATION: Chicken Fajitas: Substitute 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4-6 ounces each) for steak. Marinate 1 hour. Grill chicken and vegetables at medium temperature 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. (Note: Vegetables may take longer to cook than chicken.) Substitute 2-3 tablespoons Pantry Southwestern Seasoning for jalapeño peppers, cilantro, chili powder and cumin, if desired.

Lime Marinade

This marinade is featured in Patio Party Fajitas, but it can be used to marinate other meats for grilling anytime!

Prep time: 10 minutes ½ cup lime juice 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 3-4 medium jalapeño peppers ½ teaspoon ground cumin 3 garlic cloves, pressed ¼ teaspoon salt

1. For marinade, combine lime juice and oil in Small Batter Bowl . Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove seeds and membranes. Chop finely with Food Chopper . Add to batter bowl along with garlic pressed with Garlic Press , cilantro snipped with Kitchen Shears and remaining marinade ingredients; mix well.

2. Place meat and marinade in resealable plastic food storage bag; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally.

3. Grill red meat to a minimum temperature of 150°F and chicken to a minimum temperature of 170°F using the Pocket Thermometer. Yield: About 1 Cup.

Summer Is Here! Be Safe While Cooking Outside

Barbecue and Grilling Safety

Propane gas is highly flammable. Each year, hundreds of gas grill fires/ explosions occur nationally. The new safety standard for propane gas tanks requires that an "over-fill prevention device" be installed in new gas tanks. The new propane gas tanks have valve handles with three "lobes" (prongs) while older tanks have valve handles with five prongs. People with older propane gas tanks should trade them in for the new, safer tanks.

Each year dozens of people die nationally as a result of CO fumes from charcoal being burned inside. Charcoal produces carbon monoxide (CO) when it is burned. CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can accumulate to toxic levels in closed environments.

Gas Grill Safety Tips

. Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing.

. Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping hot grease.

. Always keep propane gas containers upright.

. Never store a spare gas container under or near the grill or indoors.

. Never store or use flammable liquids, like gasoline, near the grill.

. Never keep a filled container in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.

Charcoal Grill Safety Tips

. Never burn charcoal inside of homes, vehicles, tents, or campers. . Charcoal should never be used indoors, even if ventilation is provided. . Since charcoal produces CO fumes until the charcoal is completely extinguished, do not store the grill indoors with freshly used coals.

 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.

HOMES OF THE MONTH:

Area A – 1848 East Clarendon

Area B – 3820 North 20th Street (this corrects a mistake in the newsletter that listed this home's address incorrectly)

Area C – 2302 East Earll

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.

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

This month’s certificates will be honored at :

Sophie's Bistro ~ 2320 East Osborn

Congratulations to this month’s winners! tions.

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