50 JULY 2018 By Laura Stoddard The intersection of 32nd Street and Indian School Road has seen a lot of growth in the past year, with the emergence of at least a dozen new retailers, restaurants and gyms. But with all these shiny new places, try not to overlook one intriguing store that has remained constant through it all – Vision Quest Metaphysical Bookstore. As a metaphysical bookstore, Vision Quest is a little different than the typical place of refuge for bibliophiles. The colorful, peaceful location is a place of learning, growing and healing. Nicole Rosdahl, who has worked at the store for over a year, explained what makes it such a unique place. “Vision Quest is special because it’s a resource in the community for empowerment. It’s where ancient wisdom and modern wisdom mesh and work together,” said Rosdahl. “It’s about people consciously taking power over their lives and doing so in a compassionate way.” The lengthy list of items available at Vision Quest includes candles, incense, crystals, tapestries, jewelry, tarot and divination cards, fragrant oils, prints of sacred geometry, precious stones, many other little treasures, and of course, books. The book selection runs the gamut as far as subjects go, from dreams, to philosophy, to numerology, to meditation. “We include a lot by well-known authors, and self-help is the biggest section we have,” said Rosdahl. She also emphasized that much of the literature is scientific, not religious. “It’s a way for secular people , who aren’t necessarily part of a religious institution, to learn more,” she said. The many and varied services offered at Vision Quest include reiki, crystal healings, energy clearings, hypnotherapy, introductory classes to myriad subjects such as shamanic journeying and reading rune stones, daily psychic readings, both in person and over the phone, a monthly panel of psychics, and aura photography. Rosdahl explained that the colors that appear in aura photos correspond to energy centers of the body. “For instance, a woman came in who was a grief counselor to women who’d lost children, and she was all green because green is very heart-centered,” said Rosdahl. “The energy that surrounds us can be a good tool to tell us what’s going on–kind of a holistic view.” Although not a bookstore that most are used to, Vision Quest is a unique neighborhood offering, as they aim to educate people on taking power over their lives. Neighborhood bookstore has a vision for a better world VISION QUEST METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE 3114 E. Indian School Road visionquestbooks.com In addition to offering books on subjects including dreams, philosophy, numerology and meditation, Vision Quest Metaphysical Bookstore also offers books by well-known authors. Self-help books are very popular as well. Does your child love Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? At SySTEM Phoenix your child can get a free college-prep STEM education! Apply today! Call Now or Apply Online! Key Information School Day: 8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. 6th-8th Grade 25 students per class Does your child like to make things? Build things? Play with robots or drones? Apply to SySTEM Phoenix – the only exclusively STEM middle school in Phoenix that’s committed to academic excellence. We prepare our students for admission to top STEM High Schools and Colleges! • Small Classes • Advanced Curriculum • Diverse Student Body • Expert Teachers • Free After-school Programs • Free Laptops • Robotics, Coding, and Engineering Call for a tour 602.710.1873 Conveniently located near downtown at 13th St. and McDowell Road with 3 bus routes! www.systemschools.org SySTEM Phoenix School 1301 E. Almeria Road Phoenix, AZ 85006 Does your child like to make things? Build things? Play with robots or drones? Apply to SySTEM Phoenix-­‐the only exclusively STEM middle school in Phoenix that’s committed to academic excellence. We prepare our students for admission to top STEM High Schools and Colleges! * Small classes * Advanced Curriculum * Diverse Student Body * Expert Teachers * Free a=er-­‐school programs * Free Laptops * RoboCcs, Coding, and Engineering Call for a tour 602.710.1873 Conveniently located near downtown at 13th St and McDowell Road with 3 bus routes! www.systemschools.org Does your child love Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Call Now or Apply Online! Key Informa5on * School Day: 8:15 am -­‐ 2:55 PM * 6th-­‐8th Grade * 25 students per class * STEM immersion school At SySTEM Phoenix your child can get a free college-prep STEM education! Apply today! SySTEM Phoenix School 1301 E. Almeria Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85006 Radial Pathway #1C • by Kyllan Maney • 16” X 16” X 1.5” • acrylic and gold leaf on panel Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale CELEBRATING 24 YEARS!

51 JULY 2018 By Greg A. Bruns or the last 10 years or so, a plant disease known as Oleander Leaf Scorch (OLS) has been spreading through the oleanders in the Arcadia and Central Phoenix area. The infection is caused by a bacterium known as Xylella fastidiosa, which overruns the oleander’s water- conducing tissue and starves the plant. The culprit that carries and distributes OLS is a quarter-inch long flying insect called a sharpshooter. Once a sharpshooter feeds on an infected oleander, any other oleander shrub it feeds on will become infected with the disease. A sharpshooter that has been infected with the X. fastidiosa bacteria will carry it for life. They are fast-moving insects that are difficult to catch and nearly impossible to eradicate. There is no known cure for this disease, and most infected oleander are dead within 3-5 years, depending on their size. WHAT TO LOOK FOR If you’ve noticed the oleanders turning color, take a closer look. Is the plant changing overall or is it just a portion of it? Leaves that are browning from the middle-out, or plants that are yellowing all over could just be a sign of drought or salt-toxic soil. OLS is usually seen in just portions of the plant, not throughout. The leaves will begin to droop as they turn lighter shades of green, yellow and brown from the outside-in. Once the disease has taken hold, outer edges of leaves start turning brown, with a burnt (scorched) appearance. This will gradually move in toward the middle vein of the leaves as it kills the plant. Symptoms of the disease are seen year-round, but they spread more rapidly in the summer. WHAT TO DO NEXT Oleander usually respond pretty quickly to water. If the plant is still yellowing after a few days, it is likely to have OLS. Once a portion of an oleander contracts the disease, the entire plant is infected. If the oleanders are part of a long stand, the entire group might be at risk. Experts recommend removing infected plants completely to prevent the disease from spreading, even though the sharpshooters may have moved on to another area. Although there are characteristic signs to look for OLS, only a lab can confirm the presence of the disease. Contact the AZ Department of Agriculture for more (agriculture.az.gov). Some replacement plants to consider include Arizona rosewood ( Vaquelinia californica ) and hop bush ( Dodonaea viscosa ), which are tall green shrubs that are immune to the disease. Special thanks to Horticulturist and Arborist Noelle Johnson, the “AZ Plant Lady” (azplantlady.com) for her assistance with this article. JULY 2018 One of the most specific characteristics of the oleander leaf scorch is the browning that begins at the outer edges of the leaves. PROBLEMS IN ARCADIA FIND AN RACK LOCATION NEAR YOU. Visit arcadianews.com click on “Pick up a copy” FIND AN RACK LOCATION NEAR YOU. Scottsdale Waterfront 480.751.2200 Let’s Brunch featuring $ 6 Tableside Mimosas Weekends 10am-3pm