What’s Happening In The South Mountain/Laveen Village’s

By George Young

“Well Folks; Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

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. Once again I ask you, “Have you picked yours today?” Trash that is? Had another phone call about Graffiti and how bad it is. In the past I have ran several stories about the City of Phoenix Graffiti Busters program. Please folks call in the Graffiti as soon as you see it. I know it is taking a little longer for the Graffiti Busters to clean it up, but with City Of Phoenix budget cuts and all we need to have a little patience. If it is in your neighborhood, maybe you could call and get the paint and paint it over yourself or with your Block Watch. The number is (602 495-0323).
Well folks I told you last year that I bought a motorcycle and was having a little trouble handling the weight and balance. In the process I got a few scratches and dents in it and so I had it painted by Chris at The Paint Shop on 3232 West Virginia (602-252-4014). They fixed all my little nicks and bangs and did a great job. If you need a custom paint job on your car or bike please call them. I also decided that I needed to gain some weight, so my goal is to gain about 30 pounds to be able to handle my newly painted bike. As you know by now we have not have much new development. I hear the Safeway is opening on 51st. Avenue and West Baseline. The new Oriental Restaurant on 24th. Street And East Baseline is really good and you get allot of food for you money. If you have not been to Shakey Jakes for BBQ you need to go. Great food, service and prices. Remember to get out and support our Village’s in November at all the Festival of Thanksgiving events. The Parade will begin at South Jesse Owens and South Central this year.
For information on the South Mountain Village Planning Committee agenda please contact our City of Phoenix Planner, Mrs. Chris Hood at 602-261-8727. To inquire about developments in the South Mountain/Laveen Village please e-mail or call George at (602-243-3162).

The SABIS® International School (SIS) recently appointed Dr. Patricia Moreno to the position of
School Director. The public charter school was established in 2001 to offer a high-quality
tuition-free education in a safe, supportive learning environment. Built on a 25-acre campus that
houses modern facilities, SIS is a member of the worldwide SABIS® School Network and
currently serves 650 students ranging from Kindergarten through Grade 8.


• The South Mountain Village Planning Committee will meet on 12th. 2008 at 6:30 PM at the Travis L. Williams Family Services Center, 4732 South Central Avenue. (NEW LOCATION)
• The Target Area B Citizens Action Committee will meet on December 3rd. 2008 at 6:30 PM at the Travis L. Williams Family Services Center, 4732 South Central Avenue.
• The South Mountain Village Planning Committee Economic Sub-Committee will meet on November 24th. 2008 at 6:30 PM at Travis L. Williams Family Services Center, 4732 South Central Avenue.
• The South Mountain/Laveen Village Festival Committee will meet on November 4th. 2008 at 4 PM at 3540 E. Baseline Rd.
• South Mountain Village Clean & Beautiful Committee will meet on November 19th... 2008 at 4 PM at the Heritage Neighborhood Resource building on 2405 East Broadway Road.

“Remember Folks; when you love life, life will love you back.”