Central High’s Class of 1975 will hold its reunion 6 p.m. to whenever the party breaks up, Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Trail. Cost is $35 per person and includes two drinks, a party buffet, dancing to 1970s music and a no-host bar.

    Further details can be found on Facebook under Central High School Class of 75. For more information, e-mail marlana.mertz@blackgould.com.

    The Sunnyslope High Class of 1980 has plans underway for the 30th reunion, set for Homecoming Weekend Oct. 22-23.

    To connect with the class and find out more about reunion activities, search for Sunnyslope High School Class of 80 on Facebook, check out the website at sunnyslopehigh1980reunion.com or e-mail sunnyslope1980@gmail.com.

 

 

By Jim Alauria, Master Mechanic

    With the price of fuel skyrocketing this summer to nearly $4 per gallon, I was tempted with the idea of trading in my 2002 Toyota SUV—which gets 14 miles the gallon—for a more fuel-friendly vehicle. The idea of getting double the gas mileage put a huge smile on my face. I could only imagine what I could do with an extra $200 per month from fuel savings!

 

By Joan Westlake

    On Sept. 13, Phoenix College kicks off a celebration heralding 90 years as the state’s pioneer in community college education. The festivities include a variety show, an exhibit of a rarely seen photograph collection, a commemorative “90” photo shoot and a Flick on the Bricks outdoor movie night viewing of Phoenix-related “Psycho.” All activities are free and open to the public.

    The festivities begin at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13 in the Bulpitt Auditorium in the heart of the campus. Anna Solley, president of Phoenix College, extends the official welcome followed by the reading of proclamations and brief introductions of dignitaries.

 

By Hillary Frank, DVM, ABVP (Avian)

Arizona set another state record for the number of rabies cases last year. Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system and is usually spread through bites from infected animals. It is always fatal in humans once symptoms appear, but treatment right after exposure prevents death. There is no treatment for unvaccinated pets, and if bitten by a potentially rabid animal, euthanasia may be required.

    As of August this year, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, nine people and 65 domestic animals have been exposed to lab-confirmed rabies positive animals.