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Town defends Cosmo Park lake’s pet safety

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ilthy,” “disgusting” and “gross” are some of the words people are using to describe the lake at Cosmo Park, named after Gilbert’s first police dog.

The entire 17-acre park built in 2006 near Ray Road and Loop 202 caters to man’s best friend with amenities such pet drinking fountains, dog washing stations and a dog beach with a dock that canines can jump from into the man-made lake.

“Water is so nasty at Cosmo,”

Algae on the lake at Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert has pet owners upset. The Town says the water is safe, but some owners say they won't let their dogs near it. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

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wrote one woman on a social media site that generated over 70 comments last week about the lake’s condition. “Foamy and all green.... sure don’t want my dogs getting sick from that water so we haven’t been in a long time.”

Echoed another woman who said she doesn’t take her dogs there either: “It isn’t worth risking our dogs’ lives.”

The flurry of comments came after someone posted an August news video of three women who lost their pets af-

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ov. Doug Ducey recently took notice of Gilbert’s prestige by featuring its mayor in a kind of fireside chat before officials from across Arizona.

But it wasn’t just the town that Ducey was indirectly citing as he and Mayor Jenn Daniels sat down for a discussion of topics like economic development, trade with Mexico and school safety at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns’ annual conference Aug. 23.

“Mayor Daniels is a rising star and the town of Gilbert, which was just named one of the best cities for business, is one of Arizona’s best success stories,” said Patrick Ptak, the governor’s spokesman in an email. “We are thankful for her leadership and

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He added Ducey and Daniels share many priorities — including job creation, investing in Arizona classrooms and making communities safer.

Daniels said she was surprised the governor picked her to ask him the questions during the discussion and humbly surmised it’s because she’s been around for a long time — 10 years in elected office.

“I’m on the Municipal Tax Code Commission, one of the governor’s commissions,” Daniels added. “And I have worked closely with his office on city issues alongside the league.”

The Municipal Tax Code Commission comprises a Department of Revenue representative and nine mayors or council members from cities or towns that have adopted the model city tax code. Daniels is one of five appointed by the governor.

When told the governor considered her a promising political figure, Daniels said she has no aspirations for higher office. “It’s very kind of them,” she said.

“I really love being the mayor of Gilbert.

I’m up for re-election next year. I’ve not made any announcement but I’m running again.”

“We have the opportunity to serve,” she said. “And if we keep doing what we are asked to do by our residents and voters and serve to the best of our ability to meet their needs, that is the entire goal of leadership.”

Ducey isn’t the only one taking note of the town’s standing.

Gilbert consistently ranks high in the country for its quality of life — safety, education and job opportunities.

“Gilbert is a beacon of economic development for other cities and towns,” said Matt Lore, League spokesman. “If you look at the last 10 years, they are definitely a forerunner and other cities and towns look at them as quite an example.

They’ve been doing some innovative things in economic development.”

The mayor said the list of questions for the fireside chat was a collaboration between the governor’s office and Rene Guillen, the town’s intergovernmental relations director.

“It was issues that are pertinent with cities and towns and issues the governor is definitely interested in as well,” Daniels said.

The platform allowed the governor to recap the 2019 Legislative session and tout his accomplishments over the past four years — signing the DroughCon-

Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels was picked by Gov. Doug Ducey to join a "fireside chat" befopre scores of officials at the annual Arizona League of Cities convention two weeks ago. (Capitol Media Services)

gency Plan, giving pay raises to teachers and going from a $1 billion deficit to financial stability and one of the nation’s five fastest growing states.

“We are in a spot where we do have financial strength and we should be thinking about the future of the state of Arizona, the kids, public health, public safety, all the things that need to be addressed,” Ducey said at the event.

One question involved school safety and state and local governments' roles.

“I know you have three sons,” Daniels said. “I have four kids in the public school system and when I look and see what’s happened in many of our American cities, including in Arizona, we know that this isn’t a what-if scenario in any community in the entire country. It could happen in any of our communities and we’re just hyper aware of that.”

Ducey stressed that every one has a role in terms of school safety.

“But no one can do more than our mayors, our elected leaders at the Legislature and on the state level regarding this issue,” he said. “We know that we are not immune to this in Arizona.

And oftentimes I think there, but for the grace of God, go we.”

He said Arizona has taken steps to be pro-active, including allocating an additional $20 million over the last two years for cops and counselors in schools and improving background checks.

But mental health also needs to be addressed, he said.

“We talked this week about suicide prevention and the statistics are staggering all among our youth, our veterans and our elderly,” he said. “Some-

thing is wrong. I think there is a real crisis of the heart and of the soul inside our nation in many ways. We can do and take steps to address this.”

The governor proposed a Severe Threat Orders of Protection or STOP order last year that would keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a lethal threat, a tool for law enforcement and school leaders that Ducey said could prevent mass tragedies in schools.

Although he couldn’t drum up support for the proposal, he reportedly is pushing for some sort of red-flag law.

“If there is one thing you take away from this session today, it’s that awareness that we need to have on the ground, that idea that any citizen, if they see something, should say something,” he said.

“This is not just somebody else’s business or something to be ignored. This is something we need to address. There are things we can do from a public policy standpoint, from a family standpoint, and then from a national conversation standpoint. But it’s going to start at the local level first and there’s no reason that Arizona couldn’t lead on this issue and help but fix this very dire problem.”

Daniels said she couldn’t agree with him more, noting it was a call to action for everyone.

“I would love to see us take up this as a statewide cause,” she said. “One life is too many, one incident is too many for us to be dealing with as a state. Let’s elevate, especially our youth but all those vulnerable populations and ensure that they understand we care and want to do something about that.”

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ter they had separately visited Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The dogs played in the lake and died shortly after coming into contact with the toxins from bluegreen algae in the water.

The man addressed the post to “Cosmo Dog Park goers” and asked for their thoughts.

Gilbert, however, stood behind the lake’s safety.

“To this date, the Cosmo Lake has shown no levels of any of these substances, which are known to be harmful to animals,” said town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison. “We are committed to keeping all lakes as safe as possible.”

At the lake last week, opposite from the fenced dog-play areas, the water was nearly blanketed with a green-hued growth.

“Typically, the matter on top could be other types of algae, other biological materials, debris, etc,” Harrison said after she viewed photographs taken by Gilbert Sun News. “There is ‘algae’ in the lake but it is important to note that there are different types of algae; the bluegreen algae is the one typically causing problems with pets.”

Not all algal blooms are harmful and less than 1 percent of algal blooms actually produce toxins, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Blue-green algae can vary in color and appearance and may look like pea soup or spilled green paint on the surface of the water, green or yellow streaks or scum on the surface of the water or green globs or streaks floating below the surface.

“Regardless of blue-green algae, Cosmo Lake is filthy,” one man wrote on the social media site. “Think about it this way, would you swim in the water and risk ingesting it? I understand dogs have a stronger system to fight off some things humans can’t (but) I just choose not to risk it.”

Harrison said the town’s lakes, use reclaimed water in a park and are professionally maintained and treated by the company H2Ology.

“H2Ology is on site at Cosmo twice a

Despite some pet owners' qualms, one dog owner last Wednesday didn't mind letting her pooches frolic in the lake at Cosmo Park in Gilbert. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff)

week to clean and test the levels of PH, nitrates, algae and general bacteria in the lake,” Harrison said.

“The results of the test are sent to the town of Gilbert within a week, and the vendor works with our parks and recreation staff for any additional treatments needed,” she added.

She noted that H2Ology also uses an aquatic sunscreen that blocks the UV rays and slows down algae growth.

Periodically when the lake is treated, it is barred from use for a minimum of three days, according to Harrison.

“During that period, we tape the lake off with caution tape and place signs at the lake and other places around the park,” she said.

She noted the town was proud of the fact that Cosmo Park has over 600,000 visitors annually and was named by Phoenix Magazine as the Valley’s best dog park on multiple occasions.

Cosmo Park also includes amenities for humans such as armadas with barbecue grills, a play area and a lighted basketball court.

Although it may not be blue-green algae and the water is deemed safe by the town, one man claimed his 3-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever got sick a year ago from the water with coccidia,

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an intestinal parasite.

Haven’t gone back to that sh**hole (literally) since,” he wrote.

A woman said her dog got sick with coccidia from the lake as well.

“I’ve heard of dogs getting sick from bacteria in the water at Cosmo so I haven’t taken them,” wrote another while still another warned dog owners not to take their pets to the dog park’s lake.

“My dog thankfully didn’t die from that water but he got extremely sick and almost did,” she wrote, “It’s so gross.”

The lake’s appearance apparently is not a recent phenomenon.

A Chandler resident wrote on Yelp last year that she loved Cosmo Park but no more.

“They rarely clean the water portion to the point where every time my dog goes swimming she’s sick now,” she wrote. “I truly only came here for the water area but now I have to stay on the dry side so my dog’s not sick for a week after. They used to really take care of this place and now it’s basically a dump.”

Not everyone, though, has had a bad experience with the lake.

“I have taken my purebred Rottweiler to Cosmo dog park lakeside 25 or so times over the last couple years…and he has been healthy besides a small cold once,” wrote one woman, adding: “Why would they have a dog park specifically designed for dogs and not check the lake consistently? I might be naive

but if there was a legitimate problem, it would get shut down.”

Town Councilwoman Brigette Peterson also attested to the lake’s safety.

“The water at Cosmo is circulated and tested on a regular basis,” she wrote. “I let my dog swim there... she’s a 2-plus year old Golden Retriever. The lake at Cosmo was designed specifically for dogs to use, humans are not allowed.

“There are times of the year that the water looks horrible and it’s due to other factors but still regularly tested and safe,” Petersen.

The Texas deaths of the dogs from blue-green algae weren’t the only cases reported this year, although none have been reported in Arizona.

Two women in North Carolina reportedly took their three dogs into a pond near their home in August for some fun time but within hours the dogs got sick and died, poisoned by blue-green algae, according to a veterinarian.

And a Georgia woman, also in August, reported her dog was left brain-dead after coming into contact with blue-green algae at a lake.

Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria is most likely to thrive in bodies of fresh water — lakes, streams and reservoirs — when the weather is over 75 degrees and sunny and is incredibly toxic for pets and pose risks to humans, according to experts.

Currently, no government agency publicly tracks toxic algae outbreaks nationally, according to The Environmental Working Group, which has been monitoring and mapping news stories of toxic algae blooms across the country since 2010.

The nonprofit reported many bodies of water nationwide are being threatened by algae blooms, which have surged between 2010 and 2019, fueled largely by polluted runoff from farms and exacerbated by climate change.

In 2014, toxic algae bloom reportedly left 500,000 residents in Toledo, Ohio without drinking water for three days Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, which monitors the state’s recreational lakes for algal toxins and when algal blooms are reported, recommends people stay away from algae and scum — and especially keep children and pets away from algae in the water or on the shore.

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Gilbert woman’s death stirs community response

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ver $35,000 was raised in 24 hours as people rallied to help a Gilbert varsity football player’s family after his mother died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an accident.

Matt McGrane, 17, a junior at Perry High School, had just finished a game with his team Aug. 23 when he was told his mother had been in an accident while on a surprise birthday trip to Santa Catalina Island, California.

Sherrie McGrane — who has two other children, Alysa, 22, and Miles, 8 — succumbed two days later.

Perry senior Dane Debak, who has been friends with Matt since the two were in middle school, said he and another friend TJ Siffermann decided early last week to start a GoFundMe.com fundraising campaign to help the McGrane family.

“We were sitting in class and we knew that money was going to be an issue,” said Dane, adding he and TJ are two operators of the “Perry Hype Squad” account on Twitter.

Sherrie McGrane, right, loved her three children, pictured here after a game Matt McGrane played for Perry High.

His mother died in an accident in California and the community has rallied around her family. (Submitted Photo)

“We (were) just thinking this is already unfair to Matt that this happened,” Dane added. “We don’t want him to have to worry about the money, the medical expenses and the transport costs to get her body back to Arizona.”

The two launched the fundraiser on Tuesday morning, Aug. 27, with a $10,000 goal and $5,000 – $6,000 was raised in the first hour, Dane said.

That number increased to $35,000 in 24 hours with more than 550 donors

participating. By last Friday, the amount raised surpassed $45,000.

More than 150 people donated at least $100, with some donating over $1,000.

Booster clubs for local high school football teams also got involved.

Among them was Pinnacle High School, which donated $250 after playing against Perry Aug. 23, according to the GoFundMe website.

The Basha Gridiron Club, the booster club for Perry’s rival Basha High, donated $150.

That donation was especially meaningful for Dane.

“It definitely showed us that there’s still good because Basha High School, that’s our rival,” Dane said. “To see them donate generously like that shows that we can all be competitive, we can have rivalry weekend. When it comes back to reality, we can all put (the rivalry) aside for later.”

“It kind of hit us differently with everything going on nowadays,” Dane continued. “Everybody’s so divided. To see them come around in the community is

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just incredible. It’s something that none of us could have ever fathomed.”

Perry Principal Dan Serrano echoed that sentiment, “It’s a big community thing where other programs are contributing money and so it’s kind of heartwarming to see that,” he said, calling Matt “a great, great kid.”

“He’s a model student-athlete,” Serrano continued, calling him a “good kid on campus” and “a contributor to the football team.

“This is really heartbreaking for any kid to lose their parent,” he added.

Jen Burks, Perry High athletic director, said in a statement the Perry football boosters are asking for donations of gift cards or monetary contributions.

The Perry High School National Honor Society will also be offering tutoring if needed, as well as help with basic chores for the household, according to Burks.

Burks was surprised how much money was raised in a short amount of time.

“That’s one of the things that Perry High School and the Perry community really does well, is rally around whenever we have any kind of tragedies or any kind of family problems,” Burks

said. “We all get together and really try to help in any way we can.”

Burks said she didn’t know Sherrie personally but it was obvious to her she loved and supported her children.

“I know she was supportive and came to games, obviously loved her children and supported everything they did,” Burks said. “Matt is well-loved here at Perry High School and everybody really feels for him and his family right now.”

Burks believes there will be many more opportunities to donate in the future.

Dane said he spent some time last week with Matt and his family.

“They don’t really know what to say, they never expected this,” Dane said.

“They want to express their love and gratitude. They just have no words to put into perspective what everybody has done and the way it’s all come together.”

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Augusta Ranch Elementary opens makerspaces

BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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en-year-old Jade Koceja likes to write and make stuff and was able to step those skills up a notch with digital tools.

The fifth grader and three classmates brainstormed a story idea, crafted pieces and shot footage for a clay animation production in a specially designed classroom known as a makerspace.

“It’s space to build, innovate and develop and let your creativity flow,” Augusta Ranch Elementary Principal Terrie Barnes explained.

Augusta Ranch is the latest campus in Gilbert Public Schools to set up a collaborative creative workspace, which incorporates STEM and STEAM learning activities.

It’s the only campus with two because of its size — nearly 1,000 students compared with the typical 500 to 600 students at other district elementary schools.

School officials held a ribbon-cutting recently in one of its rooms — which is outfitted with computers, a 3D printer, a Lego wall and stocked with materials such as rolls of aluminum foil, yarn and popsicle sticks.

Jade eagerly showed off her team’s animated video to visitors.

“It’s about an astronaut that goes to space and doesn’t like it and flies away,” she said, adding she liked coming to makerspace “because it lets people be creative while they are at school.”

Students use what they’ve learned in the classroom and combine it with science, technology, engineering, the arts and math to work on guided projects, according to Jason Martin, GPS executive director of elementary education.

“I hear anecdotally from teachers and principals of students not engaged in the classroom,” Martin said. “But the opportunity to take that learning with a hands-on, real-world approach engages students who may not be engaged in the classroom.”

The makerspace’s benefits include fostering innovation through hands-on experimentation, creating real-world applications for classroom and building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, according to National Inventors Hall of Fame.

The concept has been gaining traction in the education world over the last several years so not much research has been done on it aside from a recent study by Macquarie University.

The Australian university found makerspaces can help develop children’s creativity, critical thinking, design thinking and digital skills.

“Locally, it’s so new here in Gilbert we’ve not had the opportunity to look at our own data and progress,” Martin said.

“In the next couple of years, two to three years, we’ll start taking a look at that.”

Approximately seven of the 27 elementary schools in the district so far have makerspaces, each with an ap-

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Superintndent Shane McCord tests out Augusta Ranch Elementary's new makerspace as Sheila Rogers Uggeti, ;eft, and Principal Terrie Barnes look on. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

Vicki Harrell of Gilbert Public Schools helps second grader Jaxson Baker play a game at Augusta Ranch Elementary School's new makerspace. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

Celebrating the opening of the space are soxth graders Carter Jackson, left, and Michael Corrales.

(Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

Victoria Mistico, left, and classmater Aubrey Jaworski, right, show Sheila Rogers Uggeti what they made.

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GPS Governing Board member Jill Humphreys cuts the ribbon on the new makerspace.(Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

proach tailored to their students’ learning style, Martin said, adding that the program is an initiative in the district’s lower grades.

“Couple of them are exploring it, researching it and looking if there’s a certain style they want,” he said. “Each year, we grow by a couple more.

I think the neat thing is it’s growing organically at the school level so each school develops it to (its) need so it’s not one size fits all.”

Patterson Elementary was the first to have a makerspace, dedicating part of the school library about three to four years ago, Martin said.

“Most of them have funding through PTSO or have gotten a grant for a makerspace,” he said.

Barnes said gifts, donations and elbow

GPS Superintndent Shane McCord concentrates on a makerspace project in the room's LEGO section.

(Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

grease put together Augusta Ranch’s two makerspaces.

To stock the rooms, the school keeps a drop-off box in a hallway asking for things such as pipe cleaners, tissue paper, coffee filters and straws.

One of sixth grader Claire Chatham’s first projects was to engineer a bridge out of aluminum foil that spanned at least 15 centimeters.

“I think it was kind of cool how to do it,” the 11-year-old said.

At another table, four students were building a windmill.

Sixth grader Michael Corrales remarked as he tried to get the blades to turn: “There’s lot of activity, which is better to work the mind than math, reading and writing. “It lets us learn in a different way than normally.”

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ASU Cheer Squad brings Gilbert teen into the fold

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rett Logan loves the spotlight — dancing and cheering for the home team during sports events.

The Gilbert teen has quite a resume in the sport of cheer as a member of the varsity cheer squad at his former high school in Colorado as well as participating on the junior Denver Broncos Cheerleading Team. In fact, he recently cheered at a Denver Broncos pre-season home game.

Last weekend, the 16-year-old homeschooled student signed an official letter of intent to become an Arizona State University Sun Devil Coed Cheer Squad teammate.

The signing was the result of the Team Impact program, which matches children facing serious or chronic illnesses with collegiate teams across the country. The Boston nonprofit has matched more than 1,800 children with over 600 universities in 48 states since 2011.

Brett has Down syndrome and battles frontal lobe epilepsy.

Brett’s adoptive mother Jennifer Nelson said her son struggles with seizures on a daily basis, adding he was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy — meaning he doesn’t respond to medication.

Nelson says six different medications so far have failed to help him, explaining that they worked for a short period of time before eventually failing.

Brett also began having a new type of seizure about a year-and-a-half ago. He was diagnosed with myoclonic seizures, which are short seizures that can occur multiple times a day. Nelson says Brett has several or so a day, but has suffered as many as 32 seizures in one day.

“It’s hard on him because he never knows when a seizure is coming on, but he does know when he’s had a seizure and it bothers him and it obviously bothers his family because it’s just hard to watch him go through that,” Nelson said.

“Then just the side effects of the medications can make him really tired,” she added. “He’s had a tough time in school lately because of it.”

Nelson said Brett next month will be

Athletic Director Bill Kennedy reached out to her about the possibility of matching Brett with the team.

“I knew that the premise of it would be a great experience for my athletes and my program...I was only slightly concerned that we would be able to make the commitment that the program required, that Team Impact required,” Caryl said.

“But once I thought about it, it was easy to figure it out and just be like we have to do this. It’s going to be great.”

Caryl said Brett has already made an impact in his short time with the players.

Brett Logan leads his new teammates in a show of unity after he signed a letter of intent to join the Arizona State University “When he is around my stucheer team., dents, they are so excited to see (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer) him and connect with him and he just kind of melts their hearts,” Caryl said, adding Brett’s presence helps put things in the right perspective.

“They just really have embraced him Brett Logan celebrated his signing anytime they’ve had an opportunity to of a letter of intent be around Brett. They have so much fun with, from left, his and they’re always super motivated and grandmother Dixie just very touched. It’s a very genuine exLitcsinger, aunt Cindy Nelson and mom perience when they’re around him.”

Jennifer Nelson.

During the letter of intent signing ceremony on Aug. 25, Caryl and the cheer (Pablo RoblesGSN Staff Photographer) squad officially welcomed Brett to the maroon and gold family.

“It was super cool to watch how well my team supported Brett, they all showed up to support him,” Caryl said.

“They were super excited about the whole thing and you could see how excited he and his family were...there was a lot of emotion, genuine emotion in the getting a vagus nerve stimulator, which Cheer practices, games, dinners, team room. There were a lot of happy tears.” she said works like a pacemaker and events and other activities.

Nelson added, “It was really exciting. might bring him some relief.

Nelson and Brett connected with It was really fun just to see him right in Despite his daily struggles, the sport Team Impact while they were still living his element. He was very happy that all of cheer is big for Brett. in Colorado. the attention was on him and he really “It gives him something to look forBrett is the first Team Impact kid to loves cheer and so he’s happy to be part ward to...he just gets to kind of be him- participate with Arizona State Univer- of this spirit squad.” self and it’s not about doctor’s appoint- sity. Once the family moved to Arizona, In addition to participating with Team ments, medications and procedures,” Nelson said Brett’s aunt converted him Impact, Brett is a lifetime ambassador Nelson said. “It’s just about him getting to an Arizona State University Sun Devil for Nothing Down, which helps famito be a teenager.” fan. lies of people with Down syndrome and Through Team Impact, Brett will get Bianca Caryl, ASU director of dance works to eradicate its stigma. the opportunity to attend Sun Devil team/spirit leader, said Associate Information: goteamimpact.org

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School of Rock plans a rockin’ birthday party

BY DEVAN SAUER GSN Staff Writer

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he School of Rock in Gilbert is 5 years old and it’s celebrating the anniversary in a way most people would probably expect — with a lot of music.

The free anniversary party — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.7, at the school, 885 N. Gilbert Road — will include open jam sessions, free lessons and tours, according to Megan Baskerville, general manager of the School of Rock in Arizona.

It also will include a pop-up venue next to the school that will host performances by 17 musicians who are all current or former students of the School of Rock.

“It’s…a really big celebration of ev-

Old 45 records create an eye-catching piece of wall art at the School of Rock Gilbert (Devan Saurer/GSN Staff)

erything that we’ve accomplished,” said Baskerville.

This event will include other activities such as a photo booth and free face painting.

The School of Rock was founded in Philadelphia in 1998. The school now has 170 locations across eight countries.

Baskerville met her husband, Shane, while working for the School of Rock in Minnesota. Today, the couple have been with the school for over a decade.

According to Baskerville, the couple moved to Gilbert seven years ago to open the first Arizona location in Scottsdale. They later opened schools in Ahwatukee and Gilbert.

“Music is totally our passion. My hus-

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Gilbert artist celebrates Grand Canyon’s centennial

BY DAVID M. BROWN GSN Contributor

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o mark the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, some East Valley artists are taking their celebrations right to the edge.

They are participating in the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, Sept. 7— Jan. 21 with seven days of art events and a four-month exhibition in Kolb Studio on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

President Woodrow Wilson designated the Grand Canyon, then a national monument, a national park on Feb. 26, 1919.

Among the 27 artists from across the state participating this year are Matt Sterbenz, Chandler; Linda Glover Gooch, Mesa; Mick McGinty, Gilbert; and Amery Bohling, a Phoenix resident with a gallery on Main Street in Scottsdale. Celebrated artist Ed Mell of Scottsdale will be honored during the fourmonth exhibition.

Hosted each year by the Grand Canyon Conservancy, the 11th annual event is particularly significant, given the centennial.

Gilbert artist Mick McGinty is one of several East Valley artists whose work will be celebrated next week on the South Rim. (Special to GSN)

Paintingls like this by Mick McGinty Captivate the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon. (Mick McGinty)

“Grand Canyon Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the park for the next generation. With Celebration of Art, artists will capture the beauty of

the canyon during its centennial year and we hope this artwork inspires everyone to protect this natural wonder for the next 100 years,” said Mindy Ri-

esenberg, spokeswoman for the Grand Canyon Conservancy Artists had to submit a studio painting for the annual catalog and are encouraged to bring other Grand Canyonthemed works to sell.

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D SOUTH has lined up a number of activities this month for people of all ages, many of them educational programs led by artists, historians, storytellers, botanists and scientists — experts in their field who share their knowledge and skills with the community.

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Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30-10 a.m. weekly. AZCEND and HD SOUTH present stories for kids. Free, as is museum admission immediately following the event for all attendees.

Sunrise yoga. 6-7 a.m. Sept. 7. Marilynn Igleski will conduct a yoga practice under the ramada in front of the museum.

Bring your own mat. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

Internet safety. 7-8 p.m. Sept. 10. This adults-only class teaches parents and guardians how to be safe and keep their kids safe online. Chris Curley, founder of Safe Mode, will present information and tips. Registration is required for this free event.

Family history. 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17.

“Researching Your Family History — Where To Begin” is the title of this presentation by Duane Roen, vice provost of

Arizona State University and coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History, Roen, will help beginners with researching their family history.

Registration is required. Free admission.

Mare a pinata. 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 21.

Designed for adult/child collaboration, participants will make their own piñata in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Dress for a mess. Registration is required. Members $15 adult/child, additional children $5 each; non-members $20 adult/child, additional children $10 each.

Solar Energy. 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 24. Bret Fanshaw, the Arizona Program Director for the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, will discuss how solar technology works and the economics of going solar. Registration required. Free admission.

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Their on-site work Sept. 7-14 is “en plein air” — that is, they set up their easels and spontaneously create on the spot.

All the paintings created during the Celebration of Art can be purchased in the Kolb Studio, and proceeds will help build a gallery for the art collection of the Grand Canyon Conservancy, formerly the Grand Canyon Association.

The new building will also house the art collection of the Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim, which will host an open house during the Celebration of Art on 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13.

“Plein air painting is all about painting directly from life, and in the case of the Grand Canyon, it means setting up my easel right on the edge of the rim,” said Sterbenz, a native Arizonan.

Sterbenz began painting oils of the Grand Canyon during grade school in Phoenix, attended Hamilton High School in Chandler and graduated from Arizona State University, where he was introduced to creating outdoors.

“When painting from life, the subject matter is always changing and endlessly complex, and at a place like the

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Grand Canyon there is a whole lot of beauty to take in,” he added, noting: “Plein air painting has taught me to go with the flow, appreciate mother nature, work hard and hopefully I’ll get a good painting out of it.”

The opportunity to participate during this centennial year is “an honor” for McGinty, a career illustrator who relocated to the Valley from the Midwest in 2007 with wife Kerry and now joyously paints and golfs in retirement.

Inspired by artists such as Prescott’s Bill Cramer, he is working on transitioning his craft from an illustrator’s detail-orientation to creating textures that engage the viewer.

“The canyon never gets old standing on the edge and wondering, ‘How did this ever get formed?’ The park itself offers an experience that our parents and grandparents have also shared, standing in awe,” he added.

“I’m also very grateful to not only be a visitor but a painter,” McGinty said.

“What better subject could you find?”

Mesa’s Linda Glover Gooch lives with her husband Joe near Usery Mountain, where she is inspired by the sunsets and desert terrain. For her, plein air painting allows her to move around

and see the canyon differently; she’s been painting there since 2005.

“At the canyon this year, I plan to try and find some new locations I haven’t visited, some views that are new to me and paint the best I can,” she said.

An associate pastor at her church, she sees the Grand Canyon artistically, emotionally, sacredly.

“After spending many hours there, you find yourself becoming intimate with space around you,” she explained, adding: “The canyon is like an old friend or going home. It is a spiritual place for me, as my source is the Lord, and I find myself focusing on Him and what He gave us to richly enjoy.”

For Bohling, working at the canyon provides her time for centering, creating, socializing and fund-raising for the planned art gallery.

“I am spending my time painting with good friends in my favorite place,” Bohling said. “I do not have to worry about paperwork and emails; I just focus on having this time and living in the moment,” she said. “And, I am helping to bring attention to the canyon as a place of beauty and art.”

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band’s been a touring musician for…25 years…and I’ve always been singing,” said Baskerville.

“We know what music has done for us, and the really kind of the powerful impact it can have, and it’s a really positive expression.

We love bringing that to kids.”

The Gilbert couple thinks that the East Valley is the perfect place for the schools because of its loyal and supportive community.

“I got involved with the Gilbert Chamber pretty much right away and everybody there has just been integral in helping us be a big part of the community,” said Baskerville.

The School of Rock Gilbert has had about a hundred new students enroll in the past year alone, according to Baskerville, saying 2019 has been its biggest growth year.

Baskerville hopes to see all the Arizona schools continue growing in the future. In addition, the couple is planning to open a new Arcadia location in spring of 2020.

The School of Rock offers les-

Shane and Megan Baskerville own three School of Rock franchises in the Valley, including the one in Gilbert, where they also live.

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ings first attracted Bohling to the Grand Canyon — in particular, his painting, “Grand Canyon — Kaibab Trail.”

“I loved it so much that I wanted to locate the location in his painting,” she recalled.

After searching, she found the spot and used it for inspiration for this year’s February “Arizona Highways” cover.

The canyon always offers new scenes for artworks.

“Rivers, cliffs, meadows, wranglers, wildlife and waterfalls. You have snow and desert and weather,” she said. “It is dramatic and steeped in geology and history. It’s addictive.”

The Celebration of Art is challenging for the artists and engaging for guests.

“People can get up close to the artists, ask questions, and see how the artwork is created,” Sterbenz said. “I think this public interaction is the most important, because the public gets to experience the park in a unique way and develop a better appreciation for this incredible natural wonder.

“The canyon is an endless source of inspiration for everyone. Each time I paint it, I learn something new.”

Information: grandcanyon.org. sons for students of all ages with any level of musical experience.

The school’s “Little Wing” program teaches kids as young as three how to use hand percussion to learn rhythm and build music proficiency.

Students can showcase their skills with live performances that occur every few months at local venues.

The School of Rock also hosts an annual AllStars Tour which takes students who have exceeded expectations from around the world on a U.S. tour.

In addition, the school offers a guest professor series that allows students to learn from top artists.

Students from the Valley schools have worked with the soul band St. Paul and the Broken Bones and the Danish rock band, Volbeat.

Baskerville said that the School of Rock’s main goal is to give kids confidence in their public speaking, teamwork, and communication skills in addition to musical ability.

“Our goal is just to create confident young people,” said Baskerville.

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F Employees at Desert Financial Credit Union’s San Tan Branch surprised the first-time Gilbert parents Danielle and Kevin Korman with $1,500 in baby clothes and accessories after baby Keenan Anthony’s grandfather told a credit union employee about the infant. Little Keenan, born 22 weeks and one day old and weighing exactly one pound was intubated immediately to assist him with his breathing. He is doing fine but will be hospitalized until November.

Baby Keenan and his parents were beneficiaries of Desert Financial’s Random Act of Kindness program. Celebrating the credit union’s gift are, from left, Dawn Hedalen of Desert Financial, the proud parents, grandmother Sue Korman, granddad Anthony Korman and Kim Ippolito of Desert Financial. (Special to GSN)

ilms, lectures and activities are on tap this month at Southeast Regional Library.

Located at 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, the library is open MondayThursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

People are encouraged to get their library card in September, which is National Library Card Sign-up Month. The library also offers free help on downloading its online resources every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon.

Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are free. If registration is required, go to mcldaz.org/southeast or call 602-652-3000.

Learning Circle: Computer Skills for the Workplace

2:30-3:30 weekly on Thursdays for seven weeks starting Sept. 5. Need an introduction or a refresher when it

comes to computers in the workplace?

Join others in your community as you work through an online course provided by your library. “Computer Skills for the Workplace” follows an online curriculum during its weekly meetings.

Learners will work together to advance through the course, but there will be a facilitator present. Laptops will be available for use. Registration required.

Thursday Night Film Club

6-8 p.m. Sept. 5. View and discuss film classics and favorites from the ’30s through the ’80s. General discussion will take place after film screenings, as time allows. Registration is not required but seating is limited.

Anti-bullying for adults

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ing, digital world. Registration required.

Mystery book discussion

7-8 p.m. Sept. 10. September’s book is “Death on the Nile” by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot knows something is dangerously amiss on a tranquil Nile cruise. Registration is not required but seating is limited.

Computer puzzles

1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 11 & 25. Join the Southeast Regional Library Adult Code Club. We meet the second and fourth Wednesday. Sharpen your mind solving computer programming puzzles. You can show your family what you make with “code.” No experience is required.

Come and go as your schedule allows.

Registration required.

Teens crafter hours

6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Teens 12-18 can spend a fun evening of crafting. Each time we meet we make a new project.

All materials are provided. Today’s project: DIY Wrapped Earbuds (earbuds will be provided, but you are wel-

come to bring your own if you’d prefer). Registration required.

Resources for seniors, caregivers

1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Are you over 60 and need help with meals, care, job-seeking? Caring for a senior? A representative from the Area Agency on Aging will answer questions about resources for seniors, as well as adults with HIV/AIDS, and adults with disabilities. Find out about the 24 Hour Senior Help Line, and much more. Seating is limited. Registration required.

Creative Crafters: Jewelry Making

10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 16. Talk about crafts and create your own with other local enthusiasts. New crafters and all skill levels welcome. This month’s craft is jewelry making with beads. Project is self-directed, all supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Leonardo

1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. Explore the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci in this special presentation from the Phoenix Art Museum. Joyce Durham, docent

with the museum, will cover Leonardo as an artist, scientist, musician and mathematician. Learn about the Phoenix Art Museum, institution of art and learning, and the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States. Seating is limited. Registration required.

your social security questions and plan for the future. Jack Burns, spokesman for the Social Security Administration, will answer your questions on eligibility, the effects of early retirement and strategies for maximizing your benefits. Registration required.

2-3 p.m. Sept. 18. Join the Southeast Regional Library where each month participants read a book and compare it to its movie counterpart. The book for September is “Crazy Rich Asians”

by Kevin Kwan.

10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 24. Learn the necessary skills to begin using computers! Join us to cover using a computer mouse, keyboard and practice using various introductory computer programs. This class is for those new to computers and requires no previous experience. Registration is not required, but is encouraged; available seats (limit 12) are first come first served. Computers will be available during the session.

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Draw from nature

2-3 p.m. Sept. 20 & 27. Adults can learn and practice sketching nature subjects in these 90 minute classes with Gilbert Naturalist Jennie Rambo from the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. She has instructed many fine arts classes at locations including the Desert Botanical Garden. Classes are taught on three successive Fridays. Topics include plants, insects and birds. All supplies provided. Seating is limited. Registration required.

Savvy Social Security Planning

5-6 p.m. Sept. 23. Get the answers to

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Military History Club

4-5 p.m. Sept. 24. Join us once a month for discussion on different military events that changed the course of history. For adults.

Color Me Relaxed

6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Adult coloring and conversation. Registration required; seating is limited.

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or an unpaid caregiver in Arizona, the hot summer days mean less of an opportunity for fresh air, a change of routine and self-care.

On average, care providers spend 24.4 hours per week tending to others’ needs and putting their own well-being on the back burner, said Jutta Ulrich, executive director of the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.

She noted a risk of depression and sadness for unpaid caregivers, regardless of the time of year, leading to a lack of sleep, anxiety and depression.

Many individuals who provide care for a loved one often resist recognizing themselves as “caregivers,” Ulrich said.

“However, the general definition of a

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The role is usually taken on without hesitation to help a family member manage impairments related to old age, disability, disease or a mental disorder.

In fact, 85 percent of people in the role of a caregiver are watching over family members such as elderly parents, spouses, in-laws and children.

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One option for caregivers is finding a local respite program. Essentially this is either a day center or another caregiver who comes into the home and provides short-term care for a loved one, while giving “respite” or personal time to the caregiver.

That block of time can be used for appointments, doctor’s visits or just personal time to rest or take a break from

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“Most unpaid caregivers are unaware of how important taking time for selfcare is for their own health and welfare,” said Ulrich.

The coalition has an adult day health center respite scholarship program to provide caregivers with breaks that are necessary for catching up on sleep, running errands, enjoying hobbies and spending free time with family and friends.

The grant is available to assist full

time, unpaid caregivers who live with the person they’re providing aid for.

Studies show this accounts for approximately 35 percent of the caregivers’ population in the United States.

The coalition’s respite care program offers a break to those who need it most, while their loved ones are supervised in a safe and friendly environment. There are 16 approved facilities throughout Arizona.

“You can’t take care of anyone else if you’re not taking care of yourself first,”

Ulrich adds. “The truth of the matter is, you don’t have to do it all alone. Reach out to support groups, friends, family and respite services to build a network around you that can help to prevent caregiver burnout and depression.”

Information: 888-737-7494, CRL@ AZcaregiver.net or azcaregiver.org.

Nearby respite centers are in Mesa: Arbor Rose Adult Day Club, 6063 East Arbor Ave.; Oakwood Creative Care, 247 N. MacDonald St.; and Oakwood Creative Care 7550 E. Adobe.

ing side by side and shoulder to shoulder on activities that benefit dozens of charities in the region.

Last month, the San Tan Chapter of the National League honored some of those volunteers, particularly the young women who had joined their moms in their philanthropic activities.

The National Charity League is a nonprofit that has its roots in Los Angeles, where a group of women founded the organization in 1925 to support the American Red Cross by making layettes and assembling food baskets for the

hungry during the holidays.

The women engaged their daughters and by 1938, the daughters formed their own group. In 1947, all groups united to become the nation’s first mother-daughter charity.

The league subsequently expanded its program beyond philanthropic work to include educational and cultural activities.

The San Tan Chapter was formed in 2004 and serves 25 philanthropies in the region. Drawing members mainly from Chandler, Gilbert and Pinal County, the 155-member chapter normally sees girls joining in seventh grade and continuing through high school.

The girls, who come from different schools and backgrounds, contributed nearly 3,000 hours of service last year.

“National Charity League provides a unique opportunity to serve our community in such a positive way through hands on volunteer experiences with so many fantastic organizations throughout the valley,” Lynnette Deogracias, membership vice president.

“Serving side by side, mothers and daughters are bound to create special memories during such a fast paced time in their lives,” she added. “There are many great organizations that we partner with who need our hands-on help for daily, monthly, or special annual events.”

Its goal is to develop strong female leaders to serve communities now and in the future.

“I would encourage you to take a look at our website to learn more about us.

It’s a ton a fun and we would love to share this experience with more mothers and daughters in the East Valley,” chapter President said Amy Lent.

Women can learn more by emailing membershipsantan@nclonline.org.

At last month’s celebration, the Class of 2023 was awarded the 2 Hand Award

for being designated the class that most exemplifies the league’s three pillars.

Members of that class include Abigail Bates, Mia Bonfigt, Madison Bougneit, Alexandra Brauer, Alysson Brown, Emma Douglas, Alivia Fisher, Lauren Jarvise, Nicolette Krienert, Olivia Mulford, Kendall Parzych, Hope Pembrook, Abigail Robinson, Dakota Roth, Paige Stanton Scarlet Summers and Skylar Wooten.

Three mother-daughter teams were cited for the most combined service hours: Amy and Kyra McDonald, who logged 104 hours; Melody and Madeleine Johnson, who devoted 122 hours; and Christine and Brook Commune, who donated 194.5 hours.

The Merci Award, recognizing the teen with the most philanthropic hours, went to Brooke Comune,, who had just under 96 hours; Her mother Christine Comune won the Vicki Wetland Award, given to the mom with the most charity hours.

Teams cited for their charitable activities of more than 50 hours included Joy and Alexandra Brauer, Lalena and Savanna Christopherson, Kellie and Ashley Ostransky, Rhonda and Sydney Sands, Amy and Anna Fahlman, Stephanie and Lauren Jarvise, Lisa and Scarlet Summers, Dhwani and Manvi Harde, Kristi and Mia Bonfigt, Jennifer and Emma Douglas, Amy and Alivia Fisher, Christina and Amelia Oliver, Laura and Ashley Paynich, Lissette and Cassandra Lostal and Jill and Samantha Deutsch.

The chapter’s other officers are: Jackie Hurst, president elect; Lindsey Wahlberg, VP provisionals; Lisa Summers, VP Patronesses; Elicia Bivins, VP Ticktockers; Ivana Davis, VP Philanthropy; Jennifer Blunt’ VP Communications; Treasurer Laura Paynich, Secretary Stephanie Jarvise; Parliamentarian Melanie Reyes; and Past President Kristi Bonfigt.

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That’s something that women and their daughters who belong to the league’s San Tan chapter have been doing for years, like their counterparts in chapters across the country.

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ucked into downtown Mesa, behind a nondescript steel door, sits an oasis once shared by the likes of DJ Khaled, Mike Posner and Megadeth.

The Saltmine Studio Oasis is a threebuilding compound with five recording studios, two live-in facilities and a live venue – and a life long passion for Gilbert resident Don Salter.

Upon passing through the gate into the massive courtyard, it’s clear why this is dubbed an “oasis,” with its three Mexican fountains and ample space.

The many pictures and plaques covering the walls of the interior coupled with the scent of incense are invigorating and inviting. At the center of the operation is Salter, who cultivated the evolution of this studio from its inception.

Born into a family of musicians, his interest in music began when he learned to play the guitar and started writing songs in his teen years while attending University High School in Westwood, California.

“It started in a bedroom in my house, and moved to the dining room of my house,” said Salter.

The studio was subsequently moved to a rental house and then two industrial spaces before finding its home in 2003.

“Over the period of 17 years, we’ve been here and built an unbelievable, almost resort-style studio oasis,” Salter said. “It’s designed to be a chill space and a workspace for four different independent projects.”

While all five of the studios are equipped to complete every part of the recording process, three of the studios are specifically tailored for the individual parts of the process: tracking, mixing and mastering. One of the two studios with live-in facilities also doubles as an Airbnb.

Scattered throughout each studio are a myriad of vintage microphones and Salter’s lifelong collection of world-class analog instruments.

Don Salter of Gilbert has built his Saltmine Studio Oasis in Mesa with care and attention to detail over 17 years.

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“Our cup of tea is we have an enormous amount of the top-shelf equipment because that’s what people want when they’re trying to get a top-shelf sound,” he said.

He’s earned a reputation for his stellar sound and abilities. “(Don) knows how to get to me — he has all the good amps and guitars,” said Josh Kennedy, singer/ guitarist of The Black Moods, who recorded its first EP at The Saltmine in 2005. “We’ve been in every crack and crevice in that place. You always find something new there,” he said.

The courtyard of The Saltmine doubles as the Oasis Venue, which can fit 300 to 500 guests. But shows are sparse because noisy shows would disrupt studio business. Most of the time, the venue serves as a hangout spot for

Studer the Studio Cat. Equally as impressive as The Saltmine’s facilities is the star-studded list of visitors who have utilized the studio including DMX, Mac Miller, Alicia Keys, Rev. Louis Farrakhan and Steven Segal.

The pictures of guests and plaques of successful albums like Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III” and DJ Khaled’s “Major Key” leave little negative space on the wall.

The average rate is $85 an hour.

“Beyond the fact that we’ve actually had people who are in different states or countries all over the world come here specifically to work with us at The Saltmine, the lion’s share of famous and world-famous artists is on tour,” Salter said, adding: “When they’re on tour they look for the top studio to do work at. We are generally All five studios considered are equipped the top studio to complete every part of in Arizona, the recording which we are process but three also are very happy and humbled by the tailored for the individual thought.” parts of that Local country process: tracksinger Ryan ing, mixing and mastering. Sims can attest

to the studio’s standing.

“I have recorded in some of the finest studios in the United States, including the House of Blues in Nashville. “Don’s place stands up to everything,” he said.

Sometimes artists will bring their own producers and engineers to The Saltmine, which Salter sees as a learning experience for both parties. When the artist leaves, Salter said, The Saltmine’s engineers and producers can take those ideas, shortcuts and suggestions, and pass them on to the independent acts to whom the studio caters.

“You don’t have to be a five-star artist to receive five-star treatment at The Saltmine,” Salter said.

He takes pride in giving first timers and independent acts the same treatment as the celebrity guests and competitive pricing for those without label representation, starting at $65 per hour.

“We’re still going to treat them like royalty,” he said. “That’s what helps keep our reputation great. If you love your fellow man and your fellow artist first, they’re going to retrieve and send back that same love.”

Sims recalls using every piece of equipment possible and accruing knowledge and techniques while recording an album with his band EastonAshe in 2006. “If you ask (Don) his two cents, he’ll give you three,” Sims said.

Added Salter, “We keep a really positive vibe here. That’s our greatest secret weapon, is fantastic, creative vibes.”

Salter and his studio have adapted to newer styles of music creation while not compromising on quality. According to Salter, about half of his calls are from people wanting to work that day, while the other half adheres to the practice of booking studio time in advance.

“We have to do both — both styles of artists are out there,” said Salter, who credits his three-decade tenure and success to his wife of 28 years, Maria.

“The planned, advanced-thinking and the spontaneous. We try to take care of all of them.”

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Students finally will receive financial education

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s school is back in session, it is encouraging to think about all that our children will learn in this new academic school year.

This school year, Arizonans have something new to smile about as all our high school students will be taught financial literacy during their economics class as a requirement before they graduate.

This change is due to legislation I advanced during my first weeks in office as the Arizona State Treasurer. Senate bill 1184 passed through both the Arizona Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives with wide, bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Doug Ducey on April 11.

The importance of Arizonans knowing the basics of personal money management being taught in schools became obvious 12

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years ago, when I spoke at a student orientation for freshmen being introduced to college life.

As I walked to the ballroom where I was to give a speech, I saw a group of credit card companies lined up table after table, ready to register hundreds of young students as new carriers of credit cards.

During the forum, I asked the college students in the audience, “How many of you just signed up for your first credit card?” Dozens of hands went up. Then I asked, “How many of you have ever taken a financial education class in your high school?” Not one hand went up.

This eye-opening experience occurred more than a decade ago. And the situation has not improved. Consider the following statistics: Outstanding student loan debt stands at $1.6 trillion, up from $1.52 trillion the previous year.

Only 41 percent of adults in the United

year!

States have a budget and keep track of their spending.

Of millennials ages 18-34, one in eight individuals have debts in collections.

39 percent of millennial women don’t pay their bills on time and are twice as likely than millennial men to take out a high interest loan to cover a $2,000 emergency.

A record 7 million Americans are three months behind in their car payments.

As state treasurer, it was important for me to continue my advocacy of financial education and make this important issue a cornerstone of my administration.

My financial literacy bill was just the start.

In June, I appointed Arizona’s first-ever Task Force on Financial Literacy, aimed at making sure all Arizonans will have the opportunity to attain proficiency in basic money management.

This 17-member task force is already taking the next steps to bring resources to students, seniors, military veterans and vul-

nerable populations who need help with managing their money across our great state.

While the task force is hard at work, our high school students will be starting the new school year with learning the basics about personal finances. This is a critical life skill.

Finally, Arizona students will be prepared to manage their money before going out into the world as adults. They will be taught the basic skills of balancing their checkbook and understanding the consequences of not paying off credit card debt month-to-month.

Financial education empowers young people to achieve financial freedom so they can attain their personal and professional goals. With that freedom, our young people can achieve anything.

Kimberly Yee is the State Treasurer of Arizona.

She oversees the cash management of Arizona’s $40 billion state budget and manages $16 billion in assets.

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Perry banks on experience as Gilbert VB begins fortable at the varsity level.

For many of them, it will be the first time they step foot on the court to face varsity competition. But it’s important for them to know the rest of their teammates have confidence in their ability to compete.

“We want to make them feel safe,” said Richardson, who committed to Cal State East Bay in July. “We want them to know they can come to us for anything. We all have each other’s backs.”

Perry recently took part in a fourteam, round-robin scrimmage featuring Desert Vista, Casteel and Millennium.

The Pumas went undefeated in all three matches, but they didn’t compete up to their own standards. They recognize there is still room for improvement before they take on Mesa to open the season on Thursday, Sept. 5.

“I think we did pretty well,” said Stall, a Utah State commit. “We have a lot to work on, but I think we can get to where we want to be if we continue to work out butts off in practice.”

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erry High School has long been home to one of the top girls’ volleyball programs in the state, making consistent appearances in the 6A tournament in its young history.

Fred Mann, the coach of the volleyball program, has largely been responsible for putting together a roster full of Division I capable athletes every year. Mann led the Pumas to a 32-4-1 record last season before losing in five sets to Corona del Sol in the semifinals.

The Pumas lost a plethora of talented seniors in last year’s graduating class.

But like he is able to do every year, Mann has reloaded Perry’s roster this season, led by a pair of seniors in Tatum Stall and Sian Richardson that have plenty of experience playing at the varsity level.

“Tatum has been on varsity for three years and Sian has been on varsity for three years,” Mann said. “Whenever you have two girls with that much experience, you know they are going to be good leaders.

“We are hoping they will do really well for us.”

Stall and Richardson led the Pumas last year in kills with 278 and 264, respectively. They also were among the top-five on the program in aces with 68 combined.

The girls’ offensive production last season carried over to defense, as they each had more than 25 blocks to go along with a combined 532 digs.

Defense has been key for Perry throughout the offseason. Mann believes his team’s offense will once again be a strong point in 2019, but he wants to see improvement on the defensive side of the net.

“If we do a better job at blocking, then it helps the rest of the team overall,”

Perry High School girls’ volleyball coach Fred Mann has long coached the Pumas to success year after year.

He expects this year to be no different with a talented group of seniors.

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6A Highland Perry High seniors Tatum Stall (left) and Sian Richardson (right) led the team in kills last season and now take over as the leaders of a program with several underclassmen. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

Mann said. “We think our serving and passing is pretty good, our blocking and digging just needs to come along.”

Stall, Richardson and the rest of the

senior class have helped lead the team to work on their defensive play. Most importantly, they’ve aimed to help the underclassmen on the team feel com-

Highland High School’s girls’ volleyball team went 16-25 last season, making the postseason tournament after winning it’s play-in match. The Hawks went on to lose to Hamilton, but they return most of their top scorers this season in juniors Samia Bhakta, Kennedy Williams, Natalie Palmer and senior Anna Toolson.

Desert Ridge

Desert Ridge High School’s girls’ volleyball performed well throughout the season and earned a spot in the 6A tournament. The Jaguars were led

by Amanda Jonovich with 375 kills, who returns this season as a senior. On defense, Ashlee Chino also returns for her senior season after posting 46 blocks in 2018.

5A Gilbert

Gilbert High School’s girls’ volleyball program

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Mesquite golf coach, players attempt to save man

BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

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t was supposed to be a normal day of practice for the Mesquite High School golf program at Western Skies Golf Course in Gilbert on Aug. 15.

The team began its day like usual, spending roughly 45 minutes on the driving range before going out on the course.

But this day quickly turned into something nobody involved in the Wildcats’ golf program would have ever imagined.

“We were hitting range balls with him and about 5 minutes later he was gone,” Mesquite junior Jake McCormick said. “I heard a bag crash behind me, and I looked back and saw him on the ground.

“My immediate reaction was to tell Griffin (Cleasby) to call 911 and I ran to grab coach.”

Mesquite golf coach Jeff Holland immediately began CPR on the man, while McCormick stood nearby with a cold washcloth.

Cleasby, a junior on the golf team, ran to the parking lot to wait for paramedics and lead them to the man.

“My training kicked in,” Holland said.

“You always think you’ll never have to do it but when the time comes, you just have to relax. My hat goes off to my two players.

Some teenagers would just ignore it.

“They took the initiative and did the right thing. I’m proud of them.”

Holland continued CPR until paramedics arrived. During that time, the man began breathing and then stopped again several times.

By the time paramedics took over, he began breathing again. He was rushed to Gilbert Mercy Hospital and admitted into the Intensive Care Unit. He remained there for over a week, fighting for his life. Holland re-

ceived updates on the man’s condition from his wife.

After more nearly two weeks of fighting, Holland was informed on last week that the unidentified man had died. His son and daughter managed to come in from out of state to see him.

“I talked to the son and he thanked me because him and his sister were able to say

finished 20-21 last season and made a trip to the 5A tournament. The Tigers lost their top scorer in Katana Montford, but return second-leading scorer Naia Stewart, who had 194 kills as a freshman.

The girls’ volleyball team at Williams Field struggled to find its footing last season, finishing 9-17. The Black Hawks graduated most of their team from last season and will rely on the seven returning players to lead a new group.

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Campo Verde

A 26-17 record resulted in a trip to the quarterfinals for Campo Verde High School’s girls’ volleyball team. The Coyotes graduated their top two scorers but will have experience with Taylor Van Winkle returning to help lead the program.

Higley

Higley High School’s girls’ volleyball team struggled last season as it finished 10-17. The Knights were relatively young last season, however, meaning they have a plethora of veteran talent eager to improve in 2019.

A normal day of practice for Mesquite High School golf coach Jeff Holland (center) and juniors Griffin Cleasby (left) and Jake McCormick (right) turned into one they would have never imagined when an older gentleman collapsed behind them at Western Skies Golf Course in Gilbert. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff)

Williams Field

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Led by legendary coach Carlos Flys, Mesquite finished with a 24-19 record last season and made it to the 4A tournament. The Wildcats only had two seniors on its roster last season, so they will return virtually the entire team as they prepare for a run at the 4A title.

3A Gilbert Christian

Gilbert Christian’s girls’ volleyball program finished .500 last season led by then-senior Savanna

their proper goodbyes,” Holland wrote in an email.

Holland credits the CPR training he receives every two years, as well as the mandatory CPR classes Gilbert Public Schools has its students take once a year in physical education classes.

But even with training, seeing the man lying on the ground was like a scene out of a Cody and then-freshman Ellianna Wolthius. With Wolthius returning as a sophomore, gilbert Christian will have some offensive firepower along with several other sophomores and juniors.

American Leadership Academy – Gilbert

The girls’ volleyball team at American Leadership Academy – Gilbert finished 16-20 in just its second season of play. Led by junior Carissa Hayes, who had a team-high 214 kills as a sophomore, the Eagles will look to advance to the 3A tournament now that the postseason ban from the AIA has been lifted.

2A Gilbert Classical Academy

Gilbert Classical Academy’s girls’ volleyball team finished a game under .500 at 9-10 last season. But without a single senior on the roster last

horror film for the two junior golfers.

“It was scary,” Cleasby said. “I just couldn’t help but think if that were my grandpa. It was a lot to process.”

Cleasby and McCormick were sent home after the incident, as the two were too distraught to continue with practice.

It was an ordeal neither had ever experienced before. But when it happened, it was one they knew required immediate attention.

“I was just motivated to do everything I could to try and make sure he was OK,” McCormick said. “Just to think about his family, it’s sad.”

Performing CPR on a stranger, while something nobody ever hopes to go through, is a task Holland has had to do before.

Holland was in Lake Charles, Louisiana 25 years ago when he witnessed a hit-andrun that nearly turned fatal.

A car ran a red light and slammed into another, ejecting a young girl. Holland immediately began CPR on the girl, who wasn’t breathing as a result of the crash. He was able to reestablish her breathing and she made a full recovery.

Holland wasn’t thinking about his first experience with having to perform CPR when he was helping the man at Western Skies. While saddened by the ultimate outcome, he remains proud of McCormick and Cleasby for their quick-thinking to help the man in a time of need.

“In an upside-down society where people are all about me, me, me, you have to do the right thing,” Holland said. “It’s all about serving others. That’s something I try to instill in my golf and baseball program, and I couldn’t be prouder for the initiative they took.

“Jake and Griffin are the real heroes.” year, the Spartans are in play to compete for a 2A title based on experience.

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Leading Edge Academy will be without its top two scorers from last year’s girls’ volleyball team.

But with a plethora of young talent behind them, the Spartans may find themselves in good shape in the 2A Conference. Carrie Hunzuk will look to build on her impressive sophomore campaign, in which she had 163 kills.

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An 8-9 season for Arete Prep’s girls’ volleyball team helped them advance to the 1A Conference tournament. The Chargers will be without their top scorer from a year ago, as Risa Fish graduated.

But with Faith Youkhana and Samantha Wietsma returning, Arete will have experienced seniors leading the way.

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ongtime cigarette vending machines are coming out of retirement across the globe to give people a healthier alternative to buying expensive art.

In lieu of a pack of cigarettes, the machines — which locally can be found in Chandler — carry identically-sized wood blocks or boxes of art that have been commissioned from around the world.

For $5, aspiring art collectors can have a one-of-a-kind commissioned piece to call their own.

Though not all of the art is locally sourced, Peter Bugg, Chandler’s visual arts coordinator, called the concept a great match for the city’s art scene.

“I think it’s a good fit for our area, and we want to support artists

wherever we can and this is how we can do that,” said Bugg, Debuted in Chandler in 2009, the machines at Vision Gallery and Chandler Center for the Arts have remained a huge hit over the years for art lovers of all ages, he said.

“A lot of adults recognize them from their childhood. I’m old enough that I saw them in bowling allies and other places, but people older than me recognize them quicker and say, ‘wow,’ and explain to their kids or grandkids what they’re about,” said Bugg.

Bugg said he has also noticed younger generations can relate to the “retro, hipster vibe,” and while many don’t smoke, they still recognize the machines.

While the mechanisms reel people in, it’s the art that makes them come back for more.

Under each knob that delivers

the art is a brief description of the artist, written by the artist themselves.

“Sometimes we don’t even know what we’re getting to fill the machine with, so people definitely never know what they’re going to get,” said Bugg.

From prints, origami pieces and jewelry Bugg said he’s seen it all, but customers are never disappointed with what they get.

“I think that little bit of mystery keeps it fun, and people tend to actually really love that aspect of it,” said Bugg.

Another nostalgic characteristic of the Art-O-Mat at Vision Galley is that it takes retro-styled tokens.

The machines at Chandler Center for the arts accept only cash.

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Art-O-Matc machines like this one are located at Vision Gallery and Chandler Center for the Arts and have become popular with both the artists who supply works for them and the consumers who pay $5 for a one of the items. (Kimberly Carillo/Staff Photographer)

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akeshore Music, a Tempe-based nonprofit, has planned a diverse array of talent for its nine shows during its 2019-20 concert series at Tempe Center for the Arts.

The monthly concerts are presented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and will range from Cuban rhythms to soulful Afro-centric beats to the Beatles – and, of course, jazz.

“Lakeshore Music exists to bring people together for a shared experience of jazz music done well,” said Tempe resident Woody Wilson, founder, president and executive producer of Lakeshore Music.

“And part of our mission is to introduce our audiences to exciting, new, emerging artists.”

Several audience favorites return for 2019-20, joined by rising young perform-

Carmela Ramirez y Mas will bring her Latin Jazz Explosion to the Tempe Center for the Arts just before Thanksgiving. (Special to GetOut)

ers making first-time appearances at Lakeshore.

“Every show is a winner this season,” Wilson said.

In addition, Lakeshore is teaming up

The New West Guitar Group is considered one of the world’s premier guitar ensembles and will perform next January in Tempe. (Special to GSN)

with Caffe Boa, a fine-dining establishment on Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, for a dinner-show package before each performance. The offer is not available with any other discounted ticket

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he world is full of negativity and hardship to the point where it is the frequently the discussed on the news, between friends and in music.

Although it is important to express negativity, it can become repetitive and tiring.

Alternative pop artist K. Flay, born Kristine Flaherty, decided to take her turn on her latest album, “Solutions.”

“I think about discouragement a lot, there are a lot of things that discourage us. Art is a way to renew energy and renew passion,” Flaherty said.

“This record was a shift in my lyrical focus and my lyrical intent. In the past, on the last record specifically, I went into problems.”

To continue her growth, Flaherty asks herself: What’s the scariest thing I can do?

“For me the scariest thing is finding that little bit of light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “The next risk would be taking this pain and angst and pinning it into a more hopeful and optimistic direction.”

K. Flay brings her “Solutions” tour to the Marquee Theater on Tuesday, Sept/ 3. (Koury Angelo)

This time around, Flaherty said she was tougher on herself in terms of the production.

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tion in that, you’re not always the best.”

Since she began her career in 2003, Flaherty has released three full-length albums, was announced to perform at Riptide Music Festival and Austin City Limits, and was nominated for two Grammys.

“Solutions” is her third full-length album. Her favorite song on the album is “Sister,” a track about her relationship with her siblings.

“I have different biological parents than my siblings, but I’m very close to my siblings,” Flaherty said. “But I’ve always felt alienated from them, I really wanted to be their sister. Who cares if we aren’t biological sisters, I want to be your sister and you want to be mine.”

“Family is a verb, you create it and you expand it. Family doesn’t mean biological, but it means people you love.”

The title comes from Flaherty’s hunt to identify the positivity in her life and

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Though in the Chandler area for quite some time, the history of the Art-O-Mat reaches as far back as 1997.

The inspiration to utilize the machines as art dispensers hit artist Clark Whittington while his friend had a Pavlovian reaction to the sound of crinkling cellophane, and wanted to spread that same desire about art.

In the late ’90s, Whittington had a solo art show in a cafe in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Cigarette vending machines had

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finding her balance between order and chaos.

K.Flay is bringing her optimism on her “Solutions” North American tour, which opens in Phoenix on Tuesday, September 3, at The Marquee Theatre.

“It’s my mission to create as much energy on stage as I can. That doesn’t always mean wild energy, but intimate energy. It’s love, and an experience of human emotion, that’s my mindset when I’m on

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recently been banned, so the artist repurposed the perfectly good machinery to dispense miniature black and white photographs that had been mounted on wood blocks for $1.

The show was set to be dismantled the next month, but the stage.”

Flaherty said a way to fill her time traveling is with her new microcast (a mini podcast), “What Am I Doing Here?”

Each episode is less than 10 minutes and can be found using an Amazon Alexa or Google Home devices.

“I am a huge fan of podcasts. I got approached with this opportunity to create this show with whatever I wanted to do designed for the realm of Google Home and Amazon Alexa, I was very intrigued.”

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owner of the cafe, Cynthia Giles, took kindly to the idea and requested the machine stayed permanently.

Knowing other artists would need to be taken on board if the vending machine was to continue distributing art, local artists created the group Artists in Cellophane.

Today, AIC is the sponsoring organization behind Art-O-Mat with the mission of making art accessible to everyone. With the organization’s help, hundreds of ArtO-Mats have been established around the world.

“This is small, affordable, and you don’t have to make the commitment of hanging it on your wall that a big piece would need. Based on what I’ve seen, [Art-OMats] make being an art collector attainable on a budget with limited space, and really that’s the point,” said Bugg.

ing X Ambassadors, Bishop Briggs, and Fitz and the Tantrums. The show is live and episodes release every Wednesday.

“It’s very cool and it shows more sides to my personality. It’s been a cool way to express the different parts of me, there’s no rules,” se said.

Flaherty hopes to reach her fans using her microcast as well as being on tour.

Flaherty hopes to ignite passion into her fans.

“I want them to have a sense of acceptance and a freedom to do them. When they express themselves authentically,

they are their best selves. I hope to create a space for them to get to do that.”

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imply irresistible. That’s about the only way to describe this cookie. It’s kind of like the favorite cousin to the cinnamon roll. In fact, these soft cinnamon roll cookies have all of the same flavors, but a lot less dough.

Try them with either the simple glaze or cream cheese frosting.

Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/jans-recipe/one-minute-kitchen.

1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter softened 2 tablespoons butter-flavored Crisco shortening 1 large egg 1/4 cup buttermilk (*See note in directions to make homemade buttermilk) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt For the cinnamon sugar: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter melted

For frosting

2 oz. cream cheese room temperature 2 tablespoons butter room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla 2-3 teaspoons milk, or more for thinner consistency For the alternate glaze: 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons milk (may need more to thin out glaze enough to drizzle)

Directions:

For the cookie dough, cream together sugar, butter and shortening.

Add egg, buttermilk and vanilla, mixing well to combine.

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt,

mixing well until soft dough forms. Place dough in a plastic bag, flatten and freeze for 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.

When dough is firm, combine 2 tablespoons of flour and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

Generously flour a work surface. (If you don’t have powdered sugar, just use flour.) Working quickly, remove dough from bag and roll out into a 12 x 9 rectangle about 1/4-inch thick with a floured rolling pin. Brush the surface of dough with melted butter. Sprinkle brown sugar cinnamon mixture over dough and press down slightly. Flour your hands and then quickly roll dough lengthwise into a tight log.

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Cut all marked trees, additional trees will go thru pre-commercial thinning & other related Forestry Wrker activities per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Must be 18 due to travel. Must show proof of legal authority to wrk in U.S. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco free wrk zone. Must walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop, bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). Must have 3 mo. Commercial Brushsaw/Chainsaw exp. No min. edu. reqmt. Applicants must be willing, qualified, to perform wrk described & avail. for entire period specified. Based on Emplyr's discretion/cost: Wrkr may have random drug/alcohol test during emplymnt: positive test/ refusal to abide = dismissal. Poss background check post hire @ emplyr's expense. $14.67/hr up to poss $19/hr OT $22.01/hr up to poss $28.50/hr, Wage may vary. Based on Experience &/or location. H&W benefits may apply. Cash advance may apply @ emplyr discretion. Poss daily/wkly hrs : 7A-4P. 40+ (plus) to include lunch break M-F. Poss wknd/holiday wrk. Outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hrs, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hrs may fluctuate (+/-), poss downtime &/or OT. OT avail, not reqd. Emplyr will comply w/all applicable fed, state & local laws pertaining to OT hrs. Transportation: Will provide/pay cost of wrkr return transport, subsistence from wrksite to place from which wrkr departed to wrk for emplyr if wrkr completes period of emplymnt or dismissed from emplymnt before end of wrk period above. Transport & subsistence will be reimbursed (by check in 1st wrk wk) for cost from place from which wrker has come to wrk for emplyr, whether in U.S. or abroad, to place of emplymnt. Guaranteed offered wrk hrs @ least 3/4s of wrkdays ea. 12/wk period of total emplymnt period. Use/maintain of emplyr provided tools/equip./supplies @ no cost/deposit. Optional housing avail. @ no cost. Paul Bunyan's Firewood, Inc. Ph: 480-820-0633 or Email: paulbunyans@cox.net. To apply: send resume/app w/contact info to nearest AZ SWA: 735 North Gilbert Road Suite 134 Gilbert, AZ 85234. Ph: 602372-9700. Job Order #: 3569038

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Eng. and 5 yrs exp. Add’l duties, requirements, travel req available upon request. To apply, go to https://amkor.com/careers/, ref Job#VM01.

12 Temp Farm workers needed 10/8/19 – 6/15/20. Workers will perform various duties associated with harvesting and packing employer’s crops according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will have extensive periods of sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive movement, frequent stooping and lifting 50 lbs. Must have 2 months experience harvesting crops on a commercial farm & affirmative job references. May random drug test at employer’s expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract hours but hours will vary according to weather and crop conditions. Hours may exceed or be less than 56 hours. Work tools, supplies, equipment provided at no cost. Housing provided for non-commuting workers at no cost.

Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract or earlier if appropriate. $12/hr or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. EOE. Worksite in Maricopa Co. AZ. Applicants report/send a resume to the nearest AZ DOL office or call 602-542-6325 & ref job order #3541940. Purple Karat Enterprises – Litchfield Park, AZ

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Announcements Prayer Announcements O Holy St Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke you, special patron in time of need; to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg you, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me now in my urgent need and grant my earnest petition. I will never forget thy graces and favors you obtain for me and I will do my utmost to spread devotion to you. Amen.

St. Jude, pray for us and all who honor thee and invoke thy aid. (Say 3 Our Father's, 3 Hail Mary’s, and 3 Glory Be’s after this.)

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA No. PB2019-092223 In the Matter of the Estate of: KIM MARIE McCAFFERTY Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN that Saundra L Hughes has been appointed as the personal representative of the estate of KIM MARIE McCAFFERTY. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of the notice or within sixty (60) days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. See A.R.S 14-3303 and 143308. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at the address below. Saundra L Hughes 995 E Runaway Bay Place Chandler AZ 85249 PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 / 23140

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