Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 26, 2012
By George Young
This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 22, 2012
“A lady did something very nice for my Mom and me. She left before we could thank her. I have her plate number but no one will give me her name or number. Can you tell me how to contact her?” Rebecca.
When I hear things like that, It makes me happy. Now the lady made us all happy. She probably knows that and doesn’t need any more of a “Thanks”. You used to be able to locate people by requesting the information from the Motor Vehicle Department but because a few bad apples used the information for nefarious purposes’, the policy was changed. Just another example of a few reprobates messing it up for every one else. Anyway, I was listing to a country western song the other day, I don’t remember the name of it but it fit your dilemma like a preachers flask: A person was asked how much was owed for some service that had been provided and the giver answered “You don’t owe me a thing, but, if you want to pay me something, just pass the favor along when you have the chance.” The song went on to make the point, but you get it already.
You know Rebecca; some times all it takes to brighten someone’s day is a simple “Hi” or a cheerful smile. We can’t all leap tall buildings or change the oceans tides but we can settle for something as simple as a “Hello, you sure look nice today”. That’s a start. Tomorrow we’ll work on the tides. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
- Grandpa
Please send your questions to George at gayoung@cox.net
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 6, 2011
By George Young – gayoung@cox.netThis is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. There were a whole bunch of folks that came together to make the following possible. We thank them all.
There is a lady in our Village that I have the privilege of calling my friend and is one of the kindness people I know. You have seen her picture in the Villager for years and other print media in our Village. Maybe you have received one of her postcards. Maybe you have seen her at the annual Haunted Hayride, local parades, Pioneer luncheon, South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful event picking up trash or cooking or other local events. Maybe she has assisted you in buying or selling your property. Maybe you have seen her on the side of her company moving van. Yes, she has her own moving van that is available for folks to use if they are one of her clients and need a way to move their personal items after a purchase or sale of their home. It is also available for church’s and non-profits.
She has a very busy professional life, but somehow finds time to volunteer in our Village. She is on the Board of the South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful, Co, Treasurer (and yes she does pick up trash), a member of the South Mountain Community College Advisory Board, South Mountain/Laveen Chamber Advisory Board, was the president of the South Mountain/Laveen Chamber and has recently volunteered to join and support the South Mountain/Laveen Village Festival of Thanksgiving Committee and agreed to let the committee use space in her office building located at 3540 East Baseline for meetings and also her administrative staff for support. She has written many informative articles for the Villager and the South Mountain District News about real estate. She is well versed in short sales, bankruptcies, and anything that has to do with today’s ever changing real estate market.
She has lived in our Village about 20 years, in that time she has made a big difference in many folk’s lives. She graduated from ASU and about fifteen years ago started her own business. By now you probably have guess that I am talking about Mrs. Carlie Back, of the Carlie Back Team with Keller Williams Lifestyle Realty. You know the “How Fast Can You Say Sold” lady (602-305-9033 or go to her web site at www carlieback.com). I could write pages about Carlie, but unfortunately I have my print limitations.
Thank you Carlie for being my dear friend and for everything you do for our Village. God Bless the South Mountain Community College and the City of Phoenix and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on August 7, 2011
By George Young – gayoung@cox.netThis is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping
with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have
contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. There were a whole bunch of folks that came together
to make the following possible. We thank them all.
On December 2, 2009, ground was broken on the new South Mountain Community Library. South Mountain Community College, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, will construct this new Library and Learning Resource Center to provide additional room for library collections and technical services; computer classrooms and open computer labs; study spaces; the college’s Teaching and Learning Center and technical support; staff office and support areas; and college learning assistance areas. The new facility will be jointly operated as a City of Phoenix public library. Opening will be on August 16th. 2011 to the public and a grand opening scheduled for September 2011. A joint-use facility funded by the City of Phoenix (2006 Citizens Bond) and Maricopa County Community College District (2004 Maricopa Community College District Bond Program) to be located on the South Mountain Community College campus located at 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85042. With over 110,000 items in their collection and an annual circulation of approximately 600,000 items, this will be a model for libraries through the nation. The public will have access to 131 PC’s with internet. Some of the other features will include a children’s story room, group study rooms, quiet study area, teen center, cyber café with wireless Internet access, computers for public use, patio spaces, and a new collection of newspapers and magazines, books, DVDs and CDs. The new facility integrates the social, academic and educational aspects and function requirements of a college campus library
with the popular and community based nature of a public library creating a seamless functioning joint library.God Bless the South Mountain Community College and the City of Phoenix and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on July 2, 2011
By George Young – gayoung@cox.netThis is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. This month we will profile a new group of folks, the South Mountain Community College Alumni Board. Below are the members and a little about them. They recently celebrated our first anniversary by electing these fine folks.
Barbara Kutnick – Barbara is currently an employee of SMCC, working in the marketing department as Office Coordinator. She is a charter member of the Alumni Association and brings to the Board an in-depth knowledge of the SMCC campus and the South Mountain community.
Dorothy Glueck – Dorothy is a long time resident of the South Mountain community. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Her experience in Human Resource Management and involvement on other Boards will be an invaluable asset to the newly formed Alumni Association Board.
Ken Roberts- Ken is one of the original Vice Presidents of SMCC, and has a long standing commitment to SMCC and the South Mountain community. He will be a strong advocate for the Alumni Association on both a local and administrative level.
Pat Smith – Pat, who for many years was the Math/Science/Engineering secretary at SMCC, provided campus leadership in a variety of roles. She earned her degree at SMCC and was an active member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. We welcome her back to the college as an active member of the Alumni Association.
George Young- George was instrumental in bringing SMCC to the South Mountain community. His commitment to the college, since its inception, has been unfailing. As Chairperson of the South Mountain Village Planning Committee and publisher of The South Mountain Villager, he will provide the Board with an important link to SMCC history and the SMCC service area.
Kenn Young- Kenn is a graduate of SMCC and ASU with a degree in engineering. He currently owns his own engineering company. Kenn is serving on the Board to ensure the goals of education and community involvement are advanced in the SMCC service area.
The other members of the Board are the Alumni Association Officers: Athena Cortez Palmer-President, David Speer-Vice President, Cesar Varela-Treasurer and Evelyn Shapiro-Past President.
God Bless the South Mountain Community College Alumni folks and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on July 2, 2011
The off campus bullies who caused such havoc at South Mountain High School in 1972 probably didn’t care about the terrible newspaper headlines that stained the area’s reputation. But a small group of locals did care and sought to reverse the negative publicity by focusing on why we are thankful to be living south of the Salt River. Thus, the Festival of Thanksgiving was born.
The first year, community leaders staged a two-day event that began with just a few tables set up at South High, promoting positive events and services available to residents and an inter-faith service of Thanksgiving: these activities continue today. This idea of spotlighting the positive aspects of our area quickly grew into a community wide nine-day event. Over the next 40 years, activities have come and gone as the Festival evolved.
Once, ladies over the age of 65 strutted their stuff over the Neighborhood House Stage. Some sang, some twirled rope and some read poetry. But they all had to wear a swimsuit! Youngsters participated in track and field demonstrations and athletic competitions at local schools. Historically, bathtubs rolled down Central Avenue propelled by teams of business and community leaders. Open Houses were often held at schools, churches and community centers.
There have been pancake breakfasts, Easter egg hunts, visits from Santa Claus and turkey shoots. Along the way, the Festival has collected food and toys for the needy and provided safe and fun activities for kids of all ages. For a number of years the Festival in conjunction with Mervyns Department Stores, hosted a back-to- school shopping spree for youngsters.
In 1974 a Parade was added to the mix. Clowns, who were in real life committee members, cavorted down South Central in outfits sewn by local seamstress, Irene Kinsley. Some of he same clowns and costumes can be seen each year on the first Saturday in November. School bands, ROTC units, an occasional float and costumed characters’ (Smokey the Bear and Easter Bunny were once frequent guests (when we could find someone tall enough to wear the costumes) still march along the Parade route.
Festival activities used to be held only in November. We’ve moved beyond that. For the past 23 years the Festival has provided refreshments and decorations for the Naturalization ceremony. On July 4th, about 250 people will become new U.S. citizens at the ceremony at South Mountain Community College. October 20th. to 23rd, continuing a 25-year tradition, the Festival will host a safe and inexpensive Halloween activity at South Mountain Park. Santa comes to our area frequently in December. Join us on December 10th. at the Southern Baptist Church athletic field to see the jolly fellow and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Over the next couple of South Mountain Villager issues we’ll spotlight upcoming Festival events and offer you an opportunity to help us continue a 40-year tradition.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on June 15, 2011
The Good Folks of the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s
By George Young
This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. The South Mountain Villager would like to welcome Dr. Shari Olson to our community and our campus.
Dr. Olson served in various leadership roles at Northland Community and Technical College, a multi-campus college in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She also served as a faculty member at United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, N.D. While there, she developed an associate degree program in Early Childhood Education and completed her master’s degree at North Dakota State University with research on learning styles of adult students. Dr. Olson is a first generation college student and earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the same institution. She earned her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at the University of North Dakota.
Dr. Olson was selected to participate in the League for Innovation’s Executive Leadership Institute in Phoenix and the American Community College Trustees’ Leadership Academy, Washington, D.C. She also attended the National Institute for Leadership Development and Leaders for Change. She has received several awards, including the 2008 Exemplary International Leader Award from the Chair Academy and induction into Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Upsilon Omicron honor societies. She’s not an actual SMCC employee yet, but incoming President Dr. Shari Olson received a wonderful parting gift from her colleagues in Minnesota this spring: she was selected the Minnesota College President of the Year, for her service at Anoka Technical College in Anoka. It was the first time the award had been given to an Interim President.
Says Dr. Olson: “My year has been filled with amazing happenings. I have been so fortunate to have this challenging assignment. Many lives have been changed, including mine. I am looking forward to starting my assignment at SMCC on July 1st!”, and so are we.
God Bless the Dr. Shari Olson and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on April 26, 2011
By George Young
This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. This month I want to share a little about my friend and partner, Dr. Joyce Elsner. I first met Dr. Elsner when she was appointed to the South Mountain Village Planning Committee. She is currently the Interim President at South Mountain Community College. Below is a short bio about her. I want to personally thank her for doing a great job during our transition to our new President Dr. Shari Olson. The South Mountain Villager would like to welcome Dr. Olson.
Dr. Joyce K. Elsner
Dr Joyce K Elsner came to South Mountain Community College in 2003 to serve as Vice President of Administrative Services. In July 2010, she was appointed Interim President as the college began its national search for a new permanent president.
Having come to the Maricopa County Community College District in 1978, Dr. Elsner served as Dean at Rio Salado Community College, Dean and Vice President of Administrative Services at Glendale Community College, and as Vice President of Administrative Services at South Mountain Community College.
Dr. Elsner earned her doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles, in Higher Education, Community Colleges. She received her Master of Science degree in Child Development from the University of Arizona, and her bachelor’s degree in Child Development from California State University, Long Beach, California.
Since 1987, Dr. Elsner has served as a Consultant-Evaluator and an Accreditation Chair for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Within the South Mountain Village area, she has served on the South Mountain Village Planning Committee (2005-2010), and as a Board Member for the South Mountain YMCA. In addition, she was the first female member of the Glendale Rotary Club, eventually serving as Club President.
God Bless the Dr. Joyce Elsner and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on March 31, 2011
This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us. In keeping with our Easter theme this month we will profile a church full of Good Folks.
South Mountain Community Church may be the oldest continuing congregation in the South Mountain Village, with its earliest community gatherings beginning before 1912 when local ranchers and their families gathered for Sunday School and worship in each others’ homes. The Ladies Aid Society of South Phoenix, petitioned rancher Dwight B. Heard to donate a plot of land within his newly subdivided residential area for a community center. Neighborhood House was constructed and became a multi-use facility for the area including Neighborhood Congregational Church. Many of the families that met in homes held their first worship service in the Neighborhood House on Thanksgiving, 1912. Neighborhood Congregational Church was charted in 1916. It met in the Neighborhood House until the construction of the church building next door in 1945.
In 1923, land was given by the J. T. Bowles family to begin a Methodist Episcopal congregation in
South Phoenix, located originally on Broadway Ave. By the late 1950s, Grace Methodist Church had relocated, about 1.5 miles west of Neighborhood Congregational Church on Southern Avenue. Both congregations were in expansion and building modes during the 1950s-60s. Grace completed their second facility, and Neighborhood constructed an addition to the original fellowship hall and kitchen, plus a two-story education wing. Later, Grace Church housed a child care center for the community.
Many members from the two congregations were friends, most notably through participation in Boy Scouts, plus some other community organizations such as what is now the Roosevelt Women’s Club, formerly the original Ladies Aid Society of South Phoenix.
In 1992, these two congregations officially merged to become South Mountain Community Church. As a “federated church”, it is a member of two denominations: the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church.
Currently SMCC hosts two other congregations in its facility: Gentle Shepherd Metropolitan Community Church and the Samoan Christian Mission of Arizona and is in a covenant relationship with Wesley United Methodist Church across the street.
SMCC seeks to continue the tradition set by the Neighborhood House almost 100 years ago: to offer God’s grace by providing space for families and organizations in the South Mountain Village to gather and grow.
Rich Doerrer-Peacock
God Bless the Folks at SMCC and God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on March 30, 2011
Presidents Call to Service AwardWho knew the President gave out awards for picking up trash? I was honored and humbled recently on March 11th. 2011 by receiving an award for my work with The South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful for about the last 15 years. The credit really goes to a whole group of folks that through the years have volunteered their time and energy to help keep our Village clean. First of all I need to thank my Board of Directors, they have been there the clean ups (over 90 so far). They are Joe Banks, Joe and Pauline Tofoya, Carlie Back, James, Robert and Abel Young and Kay Shepherd. Also the great partners we have with: the City of Phoenix Police Department, Neighborhood Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Council Districts 7 and 8, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, Maricopa County District 5 and Wake-up Kids from local schools. A few of our sponsors have been, Wal Mart, Phoenix Ranch Market, IHOP and many more that I do not have room to mention. My appreciation also goes out to Phoenix Collegiate Academy, SABIS School, Maricopa County Probation Department and all the neighborhood associations that have volunteered their time and energy. Special thanks go to Tom Waldeck and Cindi Moss of Keep Phoenix Beautiful for submitting my nomination. “Have you picked yours today?” Trash that is!
George
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on February 22, 2011
By George Young
This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in the South Mountain/Laveen Villages. In keeping with the original format of the Villager to only print the positive, we will attempt to acknowledge some of the great folks that have contributed so much to our lives and are hopefully role models for all of us.
The Good Folks at South Mountain Community College, with assistance from Ironco Inc. volunteered on MLK day at Rosa Linda Elementary School located at 12th. Street and East Wier and planted trees, painted walls, doors, fences and playground equipment. There were about 100 students show up for the Day of Service event.
My friend Anthony Gathers, (Tony) received the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award in January. - Anthony Gathers, owns Ageez Barbershop, located at 542 West Southern Avenue. He mentors youths by giving them jobs and free hair cuts while providing them tutoring services with the help of Mr. Jim Welter of One Body Collaboratives, Inc. Call 602-323-0511 for more information.
God Bless America and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on February 18, 2011
George A. Young
“Well Folks remember; for a good life, give folks more than they expect and do it cheerfully and with love.”
The South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful (SMVC&B) would like to hear from you if you would like to have us assist you in cleaning up your neighborhood or would like to join us in a clean up. For information on the South Mountain Village Planning Committee agenda please contact the City of Phoenix Planning Department. Our planner is Josh Bednarek at (602-262-6823) e-mail joshua.bednarek@phoenix.gov. To inquire about developments in the South Mountain/Laveen Village please e-mail or call George at (602-243-3162).
Well folks we had another successful fundraiser at the fabulous Secret Garden for the South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful and South Mountain/Laveen Village’s Inc Committee. I have so many people to thank for helping with this special Appreciation Dinner. First let’s start with Family. Sometime the word “Family” is overlooked or underappreciated in this busy life style that many of us have. As most of you folks know I have a large and extended family. Once again this year they stepped up to the plate and worked very hard to make our annual event special. So, many thanks to my brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews for everything they do for me. I am so blessed to have them in my life.
Then there are my friends and our sponsors that without them we would not be able to have such a great event. Special thanks go to Dave and Nancy Mata, (the owners of the Secret Garden, and their Event Coordinator Jessie), for their vision, fortitude and financial investment in our Village, it would not have happened. Special thanks also goes out to Oregano’s Pizza Bistro and the owner Mr. Mark Russell and his excellent staff (Manuela) for catering our event. The community is looking forward at eating at Oregano’s located across the street from the Secret Garden. Another special thanks to all of the folks who attended and their generous donations. Below is listed some of our other sponsors.
The Carlie Back Team/Keller Williams Lifestyle Reality
The Secret Garden
Oreganos Pizza Bistro
Lowman’s Arizona Funeral Home Inc.
South Mountain/Laveen Chamber
Mel Martin
Reeves Auto & Ace Auto Repair
Wal Mart Super Center
La Cucina Italiana Restaurant
Stephen Anderson
Nestles Water & Compass Bank
Ernie’s Country Jams
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bonner
Creative Backstage
Cruisin DJ’s
City of Phoenix
IHOP
The South Mountain Village Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 8th.2011 at 6:30 PM at the South Mountain Community Collage, 7050 South 24th. Street, Student Union Hall.
The Target Area B Citizens Action Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 23rd. 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Travis L. Williams Family Services Center, 4732 South Central Avenue.
The South Mountain/Laveen Village Festival Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 1st. 2011 at 4 PM at 3540 E. Baseline Rd.
South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 20th. 2011 at 4 PM at the Heritage Neighborhood Resource building on 2405 East Broadway Road.
“Remember Folks; Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.”
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 28, 2011
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 24, 2010
Once again we have reached out to the less fortunate in our community. Some of the folks who have made a difference are Southern Baptist Temple Church and Americans for a Better Tomorrow, they hosted the 14th. Annual Holiday Fun Fest. There was food, entertainment, games and 1000 stockings filled with goodies that were sent home with the children.
Genie Mancuso distributed over 10,000 Christmas cards to shelters, family agency’s and prisons. Genie collects cards all year so people can have cards to send.
Church Women United collected baby layettes, baby items and toys for three Hospitals, and also blankets for the Central Arizona Shelter (CASS). Helping Hands Grandmothers Club delivered cards and gifts to a care center. Boxes were packed for Operation Christmas Child. The Roosevelt Women’s Club gave gifts to the Veterans Hospital and a Children’s Crisis Center. There are lots more, if your group, church or organization has a story, please send it to us and we can publish at a later date. It has been a Blessed Christmas and we are looking forward to a great New Year.
God Bless Verna
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Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 23, 2010
The Good Time Cruisers of Arizona (GTCA) are always collecting “Toyz for Totz” for underprivileged children for Christmas. The GTCA is a car club that has for many years participated in “Toyz for Totz Cruise and Car Show. Toys are collected and purchased by the GTCA during the year. The toys are delivered to the “Cops Who Care” organization in Wickenburg. All of the toys are distributed to needy families in Maricopa and Yavapai counties. The South Mountian/Laveen Festival Committee would like to thank GTCA for participating in our 39th. Annual Festival of Thanksgiving Parade and Fair.
This year was another great year, we had a very successful run. For the ones that didn’t attend we had 301 cars and approximately 1200 people. The Cops Who Care were able to help approximately 675 children this year and we helped them make that possible.
Please contact Dick Sellers at Ace Auto Repair (602-268-0454) 5010 South Central Avenue (He can also help you with any automobile problems you have) or George Young (602-243-3162 or gayoung@cox.net or the GTCA at www.goodtimecruisersofaz.com
Please remember that many children benefit from this toy drive. God Bless The GTCA and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village. Thank You.
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