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Good Folks (Jan-Feb 2012)
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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Mr. Joe Banks III
I have the privilege of having a friend that displays the utmost in integrity, respect and love for his family and others. Unlike myself, this person was born and raised in Phoenix. He is a father, husband, grandfather, mentor and an all around great guy. His dedication to making South Mountain Village a great place to live, play and work is unsurpassed by his love for children. He is a member of the South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful, The Target Area “B” Citizens Action Committee, (former member) Rio Salado Citizens Action Committee, The South Mountain & Laveen Village Chamber of Commerce and more. His name is Mr. Joe Banks III.
Mr. Joe Banks III has been married to Dee, his wife of forty-five years. Dee is also a wonderful and caring person, as in many households she is the glue that holds the family together. Not only is she a great cook, but also creates works of art with her cake decorating. He has two children, Joe IV and Dean his youngest. Dean works with his father at Ironco. Inc. Located at 1029 East Broadway Road. One of Joe’s deepest wishes is to have grandchildren. He currently has one granddaughter, Lilly; needless to say she is the apple of his eye. Joe loves children. I do not believe he has ever met a child he did not like. Joe is also involved with the Roosevelt School Districts Rosa Linda School He spends many hours doing things for kids. He has been a contributor to the Villager for five years with his great articles to kids.
Joe has had many occupations in his life, but the consistent one has been one of blacksmith (a dying trade in our country). He is one of the most creative and artistic people I know. It is amazing what he can design and create out of metal. He is meticulous in everything he does; he holds himself to a very high standard when it comes to constructing a product. One of his greatest attributes is his willingness to help people. There are hundreds of people in our Village and valley wide that he has built or constructed something for. Some they paid for, some not.
There is a lighter side to Joe. He loves a practical joke. He showed up at Board meeting one day dressed like a woman. His plan was to set a new fad to replace people from wearing baseball caps backwards, sideward etc. Needless to say it never caught on and people still wear baseball caps in all directions. I am sorry I cannot reveal many of his jokes, it would offend some people and some would be downright mad.
I am truly blessed, proud and fortunate to have Joe as my friend and may God Bless Mr. Joe Banks III and his Family and God Bless America. and God Bless the South Mountain/Laveen Village’s.
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Lowmans AZ (Jan-Feb 2012)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 23, 2012
Lowman’s Arizona Funeral Home
Just For Today
(By Ingried Lowman)
Greetings fellow Villagers and Happy New Years to each and every one on you!! May God bless you all with the strength and courage needed to keep you “New Years Resolutions”. We make them every year and, unconsciously, set ourselves up for sabotage, making promises and commitments we have never been able to keep but, for some strange reason, we think that “this time”, this new day of this new year, we will conquer and keep our commitments to a healthier way of eating, doing more, or perhaps begin to exercise, to quit smoking, etc… Whatever the “demon” we individually struggle with, the coming of a new year musters up renewed strength and courage, a new willingness to change; or is it a fleeting thought or act of insanity?!?!?!? Do we relish the thought of failure? What if we mad the commitment for, instead of a year, “Just for today”?
“Just for today, I will love my neighbor as myself.”
“Just for today, I will have faith in God and in man.”
“Just for today, I will thank God for the sun, for my family, for my friends, and for each breath He gives
me the privilege of taking.”
“Just for today, I will tell someone I love that “I love you”.
“Just for today, I will let one of my family members know that I appreciate them.”
“Just for today, I will give of myself to someone less fortunate than me.”
“Just for today, I will let one of my family members know that I appreciate them.”
“Just fore today, I will pray for those that are lost and don’t know the Lord.”
“Just for today, I will pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ.”
“Just for today, I will pray for the leaders of our country, for their task is huge and in need of God’s
guidance.”
“Just for today, I will pray for the soldiers that serve to protect my freedoms.”
“Just for today, I will pray for the leaders in every civic organization and all of the volunteers that work
diligently in my community to create a better place for me and my children.”
“Just for today, I will pray for the pastors of all the churches so that they will continue to seek God’s
guidance in leading, guiding, and preaching His word to their parishioners.”
“Just for today, I will do something to make my community a better place.”
“Just for today, I will withhold any unkind words for, unlike a pair of ill fitting shoes, they cannot be taken
back.”
“Just for today, I will pick up any trash I see in my path to help create a cleaner environment.”
“Just for today, I will give of my smile freely, as it is a gift that cost nothing but gives so much.”
“Just for today, I will replace my negative thoughts with positive ones because this is much more
productive and invigorating.”
“Just for today, I will hold the door open for the person coming in behind me at the store.”
“Just for today, I will not cast a shadow of doubt over another person’s dream, but encourage their
success.”
“Just for today, I shall not judge, lest I be judged.”
“Just for today, I will lift a child’s heart by creating hope.”
“Just for today, I will give of my time, the greatest gift, as once you give it away, it cannot be taken back.”
“Just for today, we will serve our families how God intends us to serve them.”
Whether it’s the funeral industry, the restaurant business, the grocer, the Insurance business, automobile industry, etc., we are all blessed with the ability to make a difference, not only in the lives of others, but in our own lives, as well. Be good to yourself. Be honest with yourself and others. Live with integrity. “Just for today” make the decision to shine the light of hope, love, faith, and charity because “today” is a gift and tomorrow – uncertain.
We, here at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, would like to thank you for your expectations in our ability to serve you, our family and community. We have become better because of you and your willingness to share with us your needs in caring for you and your loved ones at the most difficult time. So “just for today, we will strive to better our service to you” and, as always, we will appreciate the privilege of serving you.”
Our goal is to inform and educate the community of the mamy options available to you in the funeral industry. Our mission is to provide the community with quality services and merchandise at a reasonable
and fair fee; treating families with the ultimate degree of respect, because you deserve it. For pre-arrangement information, or answers to your questions, please don’t hesitate to call or just drop by.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
As always, Bill and Ingried Lowman are available 24/7, at (602) 276-3601, toll free (877) 276-3601, and fax (602) 276-1889.
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Ask Grandpa (Jan-Feb 2012)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on January 22, 2012
Ask Grandpa
“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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Lowmans AZ (DEC 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 15, 2011
Lowman’s Arizona Funeral Home
The Gift of Our Villagers
(By Ingried Lowman)
Bill and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, (whichever applies). We both received our Christmas gift early this year with so many wonderful friends, volunteers and guests helping to make the 37th Annual Pioneer Luncheon the best ever!! What a privilege it is to serve so many in the South Mountain and Laveen Villages. The South Mountain/Laveen Village Fall Festival Committee is an endowment to both of these communities. Without their leadership, hearts, time, and hard work, we are certain that all of the fall events would cease to exist, as well as the many other activities they are all involved in.
A very special “Thank you” goes out to George Young, our President of the Festival Committee, (and my “male” version of Verna), Verna McClain, Karen Mischlispy, Pauline Woods, Michael & Kristin Riendeau, Mickey Schaffer, Kay Shepherd, Steve Glueck, Art Juarez, and Kathleen Holguin, (all serve on the committee). Another special “Thank you” goes out to Kelly Steffen, (who traveled all the way from Missouri to help me do the “week before” prep work); Paul Martin, (Bill’s 5th grade teacher); Susan Beyer; Rosie Jaurigue and her sister, Gracie; my twin sister, Karin, & 2 of her 6 children, Whittney & Zachary Grable, Seth and his mom, Sherri; Carlie Back; Mary Goodlett and her nephew Marcos; all of the exceptional Honor Students from South Mountain High School, and our fabulous musician, Carson Boyd. We cannot forget the wonderful folks at Corona Ranch that really help us to put the “frosting on the cake” by allowing us to use their facility. It is the only facility available to house so many amazing “villagers” for one event. More heartfelt “thank you’s go out to Rodena and Gary Josey for making the potato salad; Carmen Singh made a beautiful gift donation and Baseline Flowers was exceptionally generous with flower arrangements. Everyone mentioned, really outdid themselves and we are truly grateful and exceptionally blessed to know all of you. You are all “gifts”. If I have forgotten to mention your name, please know that we are truly appreciative but may occasionally suffer from CRE (can’t remember everything!!)
As Christmas approaches, it can be a sad time for those whom have lost a loved one. Our prayer is that you open your hearts and minds to those that may come into your life to lift your spirits at a difficult time, during a joyous time of year. Sometimes God plants the most unsuspecting people in our paths to make this time just a little sweeter than it would have been without these folks. Give yourselves permission to feel and remember the joy of Christmas and its true meaning. You also need to give yourself permission to grieve, but keep in mind that your loved one would want you to cherish and remember the true meaning of Christmas, holding onto the many wonderful memories you had the blessing of sharing together when they were amongst you. To have received the gift of love is something that should never fade or be forgotten, as it is a gift that millions will never know or experience.
This world is big, yet so small; full of wonderful, loving and giving people, yet so many that long to take away our freedoms and privileges of living and working in fields we choose, marrying those we fall in love with, raising children in homes that we have had the privilege to own, and living where ever we may choose to live in this great “nation under God”.
We pray that you all take the opportunity to step out of your comfort zone to help those less fortunate than yourselves; giving of your time and of the love that has been shown to you through those that have blessed you. Always remember that your prayers never go unheard and that, the four greatest gifts; faith, love, hope and charity will get each and every one of us through any trial that we face. It will also strengthen us in ways we never thought possible. We all have our crosses to bear, but we have those four above mentioned gifts that make life exceptionally tender and sweet.
Merriest of Christmas’s and Happy Hanukkah from the bottom of our hearts, and thank you all for all that you are! May God richly bless you, your families and this great nation.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
As always, Bill and Ingried Lowman are available 24/7, at (602) 276-3601, toll free (877) 276-3601, and fax (602) 276-1889.
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RSD (Dec 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 15, 2011
Tax credits are a great way to provide RSD students with access to extracurricular activities
Are you looking for a great way to get a tax credit while helping out the students of the Roosevelt School District? You can still get your last minute tax credit for 2011. All you have to do is fill out the form to your right and you’ll be helping out our students while helping out yourself as well.
Getting the tax credit is simple. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the actual tax amount owed. For example, if you owe $800 in state income taxes and you donate $400 to a public school for extracurricular activities, you may subtract the $400 from your tax bill and pay the state just $400. If you anticipate a refund from the state, it would increase by the amount of your contribution, assuming you had that amount withheld.
According to state law, these donations must be used for extracurricular activities. With your help, Roosevelt School District is able to offer tutoring, band, music, art, recreational activities, and much more. Extracurricular activities help children develop qualities such as leadership, team play, and cooperation, as well as provide safe, supervised activities after school hours. Thanks to you, these programs could be available to all Roosevelt students.
All Arizona taxpayers are eligible to take advantage of this tax credit regardless of whether or not they have children in our schools. A married couple filing jointly may contribute and receive a tax credit up to $400. A single individual may contribute up to $200. Donations must be received by December 31 in order to be eligible for the tax credit this calendar year. A receipt will be provided for tax purposes.
For more information, call 602-243-4800 or visit our website at www.rsd.k12.az.us to download a copy of our tax credit brochure.
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Life Care Center of South Mountain (DEC 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on December 15, 2011
Five Star Rating
We typically associate five stars with a movie we cant miss, a hotel that is a must stay or a top notch restaurant. The stars serve as an indicator of quality but what does it mean for your health and how can it help you to choose the right extended care facility for yourself or a loved one? The star rating system has been applied by Medicare to help consumers and care givers rate and compare extended care facilities and is a vital tool when deciding on the right place that can provide the appropriate level of care.
The Five Star rating is based on three specific areas, Health Inspections, Staffing and Quality Measures. Data from these areas is collected and rated to provide consumers with a “snap shot” of a facility.
Health inspection results are a comprehensive collection of data, based on 180 different items that describe and cover all aspects of care and processes in a nursing home. This data is collected by onsite trained inspectors that visit the facilities annually. These objective inspectors, survey residents, check the quality of care and inspect medical records on each visit to gather data and then apply it to the five star rating.
Staffing is also considered in the five star rating process and basically takes in to account the ratio of staff to residents and how many of the staff are registered nurses. This area includes the ability of a facility to adjust and customize staff based on level of care needed and actual number of people being cared for.
The last aspect of the Five Star Rating is the Quality Measures. These measures take an in depth look at ten important aspects of care, including how a facility treats skin ulcers, eating habits and how residents are dressed and cared for.
While it is not impossible for a facility to receive a five star rating it is very difficult. It requires a facility to give the highest standard of care in every aspect for an extended period of time. It is a benchmark and is indicative of a facility whose culture lives that standard. We here at Life Care Center of South Mountain are proud to say that we embody that standard of care and deliver with the same smile and consistency day after day, because we care. So when is Five Stars used for good health, when your choice is Life Care Center of South Mountain for your skilled and nursing home needs? Bring us your loved ones and we will deliver nothing but Five Stars.
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YMCA (Nov 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on October 27, 2011
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Annual Thanksgiving Parade And Community Fair (Oct 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on October 8, 2011
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Lowmans AZ (Oct 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on October 8, 2011
Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home
Family of Dollars First?
(By Ingried Lowman)
Greetings fellow Villagers and Happy Fall to each and every one of you. It’s hard to believe that the fall season is already upon us, though the temperatures still feel like that of summer. Still, we in Arizona are quite blessed that we have not had to deal with the disasters that so many other parts of our country and families have had the challenges of dealing with. We are truly blessed.
Again, the funeral industry has been in the news with the tragedy of a crematory that was operating without integrity, stacking human remains in vehicles and what not, because they just “got so busy that they couldn’t keep up”. This specific crematory solicited our business on several occasions, trying to convince us that, using them would be a smart financial decision as we could save $50 per case. Bill and I were consistent with our answer stating that “if it’s not broken, we don’t need to change or ‘fix it’”. Many funeral homes made the change. We’re quite certain that if it wasn’t for our constant seeking of God’s guidance and our philosophy, we may have looked at the dollar signs and concluded that this would be a good financial decision. Thankfully, we learned that, once again, money isn’t everything and sometimes saving a few dollars can cost you more than you want to pay. It reminds me of what one of our pastors once told our congregation; “Sin will take you further than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.” What great words of wisdom to live and work by.
We mourn and pray for the families that this ‘situation’ has affected and pray for those in our industry to always put families, not dollars, first. We believe that if the family always comes first, God will take care of the rest. When one looses a loved one and chooses a funeral home, we believe that it is up to the funeral home to guide the family through this extremely difficult time, ensuring that their loved one will be treated with the utmost respect. Whether it is cremation or burial that the family has chosen, our job is to ensure that integrity goes into every facet of our caring for the human remains and family, assisting and guiding them through the entire process, helping them to make good sound decisions that they can live with and feel good about. This includes financial decisions. Sure, every funeral home would love to sell $4,000 to $6, 000 caskets with every funeral arrangement they make. However, is this in the best interest of the family? Is the family going to have the funds to go on with their lives and care for their family? Will this funeral put them in financial debt? Is this what their loved one would have wanted? Will God receive them better in heaven if it costs more? We think “NOT”. After all, did Jesus die a wealthy man? For those of us that know the story, He was not financially wealthy, but He was, and is, richer than any human being can imagine.
We have seen a definitive increase in families making pre-arrangements. This ensures that their funeral reflects what they want, keeping their arrangements within a budget that they feel good about. This prevents their loved ones from being left with the burden of so many decisions. When someone is grieving the loss of their loved one, emotions are running high and this can sometimes create a situation where one spends more than they need or want to. That is why communicating with your family on this issue of dying, is so important. Does your family know your wishes?
I had the privilege of speaking at an Edward Jones event here recently, hosted by a delightful Julie Gunn, at the Arizona Animal Shelter – Campus of Compassion. I asked four questions to start. The first being; “How many of you have health Insurance?” Every ones hand went up. “How many of you have automobile Insurance?” Again, every hand went up. “How many of you have homeowners Insurance?” Once again, every hand went up. I got to my forth question; “How many of you have funeral Insurance?” Only one was able to raise their hand.
I made the point that we have health Insurance “just in case” we get sick. We have automobile Insurance “just in case” we get into a car accident. We have homeowners Insurance “just in case” damage is done to our home, (hail anyone?!?). Just think about the money we all spend on the “just in case” things!! But the only two sure things in life are “taxes” and “death”. Why do so many of us fail to plan for what is so certain? We encourage you to think about it.
As always, thank you for taking the time to read this article. We look forward to seeing all of our Pioneers at the 37th Annual Pioneer Luncheon on November 6th. As always, Bill and Ingried Lowman are available 24/7, at (602) 276-3601, toll free (877) 276-3601, fax (602) 276-1889, or lowmansarizonafuneralhome.com.
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Community Information and Resource Fair (Oct 22, 2011)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 28, 2011
Community Information and Resource Fair
We are your neighbor. The Southern Baptist Temple Church. 6520 South Central Avenue. We are having a Community Information and Resource Fair October 22nd. 10 AM- 2 PM. Come on over, have a free hot dog, chips and drink. Meet your old friends, make new friends and get information on services available in your community for when you need help. Free games and prizes for the kids, goodies for the adults, entertainment for all. Some of the services offered: Southern Baptist Temple Church, Unlimited Potential, Arizona Humane Society, South Mountain YMCA, Foundation for Senior Living, South Mountain Community College, Rio Vista Baptist Center, South Mountain Community Center, Victory High School, South Pointe High School, Roosevelt School District, Ocotillo Library, Duet Elderly Program, Burning Bush Ministries, Works Drug Program, Ballet Folk Lorico Del Camino Real, Know Your Mountain and much more. You’ll find something for everyone.
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Lowmans AZ (Sept 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 18, 2011
Lowman’s Arizona Funeral Home
Pioneer Luncheon
(By Ingried Lowman)
Greetings fellow Villagers! I can’t believe that it is almost fall already. For most of you, it is a welcomed event to bid the sweltering temperatures of summer “goodbye”. For us, here at Lowman’s Arizona Funeral Home, it’s an exciting time as we gear up for the 37th Annual Pioneer Luncheon. Miss Verna McClain, and all of the other valued original Fall Festival Committee folks, had one heck of a great idea to create a special day when all of the Pioneers of our Village (those that have lived in the South Mountain Village area for 50 years or more), are honored. No, this is not an awards banquet, you do not have to have “saved the world” to qualify your attendance, and no, there are no long drawn out speeches. This is a special day, when you, our Pioneers, are honored with a free dinner, free entertainment, a free gift, and awesome camaraderie with fellow Pioneer Villagers. Our goal is always to let this be a special time to pay tribute to you, our Pioneers, and for you to see all of the folks that you, perhaps, haven’t seen in awhile, and catch up on the news with one another, not to mention, sharing valued and treasured memories of yesteryear. The best part is we get to see all of you and, it’s FREE!!!!
We are blessed that Corona Ranch has, once again, opened their doors to assist us with this fantastic event. YOU, our Pioneers, are what make it fantastic!! Your participation and presence is heartwarming. Bill and I have had a blast searching for gifts and surprises that we hope you enjoy. In the interest of time, we’re going to try something a little different with the gift table. Every year we try to improve the way conduct the event. We feel that when you could all be taking time to visit and enjoy each others company we shouldn’t be taking away that time. Of course, you will have your opportunity to let us know if you like the way the event plays out, as everyone has the opportunity to fill out a survey at the end of the event.
For Bill and I, it’s nice to see all of you and we usually wish that we had more time to mingle and visit, but the most important part of the whole event, we believe, is the opportunity to “break bread” together, as a community. We feel so blessed that the event has grown so large. Every year we increase our attendance!! We so much appreciate the use and size of Corona Ranch to accommodate such a lovely crowd.
A million thanks to those of you that have turned in your quilt squares. You are gifted and creative! We have now been collecting them for several years and still only have enough for a “baby quilt”. We will be bringing in additional squares for the event in hopes that in 2012, we will be able to assemble a “full” quilt. So for those of you that still have your quilt square, you have another couple of months to design and complete for the upcoming Pioneer Luncheon. For those of you that lost your quilt square, or perhaps didn’t get one, we will have additional squares at this upcoming luncheon.
We cannot encourage you enough to please call and make your reservations for this affair. It is imperative you give us the courtesy of letting us know that you are going to attend, and, let us know the number in your “party”. Again, this is for you folks that have lived here, in the South Mountain Village for 50 or more years. So please, mark your calendars.
37th Annual Pioneer Luncheon
When? 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 6th. 2011
Where? Corona Ranch & Rodeo Grounds Hall
7611 South 29th Avenue – Just South of Baseline Road
Laveen, AZ
The cost is your presence, your smile, and your time, the most valuable gift of all!!
For reservations, please call Bill or Ingried Lowman at (602) 276-3601, or the infamous Verna McClain at (602) 276-5925.
As always, Bill and Ingried Lowman are available 24/7, at (602) 276-3601, toll free (877) 276-3601, and fax (602) 276-1889.
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Discount Food Box Distribution
Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 18, 2011
South Mountain Community College Teams with St. Mary’s for
Monthly Discount Food Box Distribution in 2011The next monthly sales event will take place on Fridays, October 7th., November 4th. and December 2nd. 2011. Distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of the Performing Arts Center at SMCC, 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix (just north of Baseline Rd.)
Anyone is welcome to purchase the food. St. Mary’s Food Bank purchases the food at a reduced price from area grocers and passes the savings along to consumers. There is no paperwork, and all purchases must be in cash.
Participants may choose from a variety of items:
- $13 pantry box (may include soup, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta and juice)
- Ground beef, one pound, $2.50
- Chicken fajita strips, one pound, $2.75
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, one pound, $2.75
- Sirloin ball tip steak, one pound, $3.75
- Italian sausage, one pound, $3.00
- Boneless pork chops, 1.25 pounds, $4.50
Bonus items, such as potatoes, may be available at no cost.
For additional information about the food program, call 602.305.5830.
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Good Folks (Sept 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on September 6, 2011
By George Young – gayoung@cox.net
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. 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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South Mountain YMCA (Aug 11)
Posted by South Mountain Villager on August 8, 2011
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