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Our City Gilbert organizes 5K run New tourism push aims to reach a fundraiser for domestic violence million internationally BY SRIANTHI PERERA
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Domestic violence rears its ugly head one too many times every week in Gilbert. From Sept. 1, 2015, to Sept. 1 this year, Gilbert Police Department’s Family Violence Unit made 134 arrests and served 262 charges (many perpetrators were charged more than once). The department averages 89 cases per officer in the unit comprising two officers, Vic Perez and Brandon Wilson, and one sergeant, Mark Worden. “It’s a heavy caseload,” said department spokesman Sgt. Jesse Sanger. While Gilbert addresses the cost of running the Family Violence Unit with
Gilbert is enhancing its tourism drive. A 2014 assessment of visitors to Gilbert indicated that the top three reasons for people to come here is to visit family and friends, on business and for youth and amateur sports. “To those points, we’re making sure that our branding is consistent and our message is going out,” Michele Renahan, tourism administrator for the town. Here are some of the ways that the town is trying to reach its three types of visitors, locally and internationally: A campaign in partnership with Horizon Travel & Lifestyle Magazine will include a full-page advertisement Gilbert has updated its tourism guide as part of
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5K RUN from page 1 an allocation from its annual budget, more funds are necessary. Hence, the nonprofit organization devoted to community service called For Our City Gilbert is focusing an inaugural run and community fair to support domestic violence awareness. iRUN4good will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22, at Freestone Park in Gilbert. About 100 runners have registered so far, but about 350 participants are needed to pay for the run and have leftover funds to be donated to the cause, according to Gilbert Town Councilman Victor Petersen. Dignity Health has pledged $2,500 as a presenting sponsor and other sponsors are also on board. Faith groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, individuals and local government are invited to participate; registration and sponsorship opportunities are available at irun4good.org. Petersen is a founding member of For Our City Gilbert, an initiative of Care Inc., which is a coalition of municipal, faith, nonprofit and business leaders that works to solve community problems at a grassroots level. The organization first was established in the East Valley in 2005 in Tempe, while its Gilbert arm was
Community established in 2012. Petersen said that For Our City selected domestic violence because of its high prevalence. According to Gov. Doug Ducey’s office, every 5 minutes in Arizona, a law enforcement officer responds to a domestic violence call. Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence reported that in 2014, there were 109 domestic violence fatalities in Arizona and also that one or more children witness a domestic violence incident every 44 minutes. The organization is aware that the Gilbert Police Department often encountered situations where there was no space in area shelters to send victims of domestic violence. “You’re leaving somebody in a volatile situation because there’s no space in the shelter. Now the situation is probably more explosive since the police has been involved,” Petersen said. “They might have to wait a day or too until they can get space in a shelter and that’s not what we want to see.” Petersen said that funds should be available quickly, in such situations, without the usual “red tape.” Sanger said that not having space in a shelter has been a problem “in a few cases,” and in that instance, the victims
were accommodated in a hotel for a couple of nights until a shelter space became available. More instances for funds are when victims have to be transported to court appointments and other such necessities. Thanks to a church group that had donated $5,000 to the unit and to other donations, the unit is able to continue its work. Gilbert’s Family Violence Unit was implemented in the town in July 2015. It was preceded by the East Valley Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team in 2013 following the murder of four people by town resident J.T. Ready, who also took his own life. The review team made a recommendation to the Arizona Attorney General’s office for law agencies to develop a domestic violence lethality assessment (DVLA) program to assess a victim’s risk of future lethal violence. The assessment is based on a number of questions that a victim would answer, to determine the level of controlling behaviors of the suspect and risk of future violence. In January 2014, the Gilbert Police Department implemented the DVLA program on all intimate partner DV cases. Since the program’s implementation, there have been several success stories
www.GilbertSunNews.com and accolades from judges, victims and advocates, Sanger said. During the considered time period, the officers reviewed 1,600 domestic violence cases, and 557 of them were high risk lethal assessments. Considering Gilbert’s population of 247,000 and because the town has a high number of residential housing and no college campus or too many industrial entities, Sanger said that the domestic violence numbers, in his opinion, are “average.” Meanwhile, without a domestic violence shelter in Gilbert, victims are taken to shelters in Mesa, Chandler or another city. However, Gilbert supports these shelters with resources, Petersen said. “In the Valley, we’re all connected and the boundaries are not that meaningful. ...We feel that those shelters belong to Gilbert just as much as they do to anybody. If distance traveled is a barrier, we’d certainly like to hear that. We don’t hear that as an issue and don’t think that as an issue,” he said. For details on the run, visit facebook. com/ForOurCityGilbert For details on the town’s family services, visit gilbertaz.gov/departments/police/ youth-adult-resources.
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Pilot recovers after parachuting from burning plane before crash
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The pilot of a Cessna 182 that crashed into a Gilbert home is recovering at the Maricopa Medical Center from second- and third-degree burns. Ryan Kilgore, 31, was flying four skydivers to the Constitution Fair on Sept. 17. A wing of the plane caught fire and the skydivers jumped, essentially on schedule, while the plane flew away from the Gilbert Civic Center. Kilgore parachuted out of the plane into a field about a half mile from the Civic Center as the plane crashed into a house. Two people were inside the home when the plane hit. The home was destroyed by the crash and the subsequent fire, Gilbert police Sgt. Jesse Sanger said. But homeowners Peter and Sharon Lebeau were not injured. In a statement to the media, the Lebeaus said they and their dogs got out of their home safely. They expressed gratitude that no one else was injured in the incident. In a statement released Tuesday, Kilgore’s parents Jan and Bill Kilgore of Spokane, Washington, said, “We feel blessed that Ryan’s skill as a pilot and God’s loving protection were with all involved. We are very sorry for the family that lost their beautiful home and we are so glad that no one else was injured and that no lives were lost.”
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration arrived at the scene about two hours after the 7:20 p.m. crash, Sanger said. The NTSB investigates all plane crashes. “Lots of folks in the area have found bits and pieces of the plane in their yards,” Sanger said, “and have been calling us about them.” Police officers have retrieved those pieces and turned them over to the NTSB. Officers are also patrolling the street, making sure the house is secure. “We’ll be there for scene security as long as needed,” Sanger said. The Lebeaus’ home is about a half mile from where the Constitution Fair was taking place, Sanger said, and firefighters were at that event. Some firefighters saw the explosion caused by the crash and headed to the house immediately, he said. Fire department spokesman Gary Hildebrandt said that when firefighters arrived the house was burning and they could see the plane sticking out from the back of the house. The Constitution Fair has featured nighttime parachuters, members of the Arizona Skyhawks, for several years. “They wear pyrotechnics or flares or something” that light up so people can see
You can see all the way through this home at 463 E. Baylor Lane, Gilbert, where a small plane crashed Saturday evening. Two people were in the home, but survived.
A small plane crashed into this home at 463 E. Baylor Lane, Gilbert, Saturday evening. Two people were in the home, but survived. The pilot ejected from the plane before it crashed.
them falling, Sanger said. The Constitution Fair is a private event, not a town of Gilbert-sponsored activity, Sanger said. Kilgore, of Tempe, has been a pilot for a decade, his parents said. According to FAA records, Kilgore’s commercial pilot’s certification was last renewed on May 20. He is rated by the FAA as a commercial pilot with private pilot privileges. The FAA renewed Kilgore’s second-class medical license on Oct. 20, 2015. The plane he was flying was
manufactured in 1972. It’s owned by P&T Aerial Services of Chandler. The Constitution Fair continued after the crash, Sanger said, ending with fireworks. “They still set off fireworks and the first couple scared people,” he said. Kevin and Catharina Wilhelmsen, neighbors of the Lebeaus, set up a Go Fund Me page to assist the couple. So far, $3,500 had been donated. Likewise, Colton Kilgore, the pilot’s brother, set up a Go Fund Me page. More than $18,000 had been donated to him.
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NEW TOURISM from page 1 in the Wall Street Journal distributed throughout California; more than 120 five-second videos played on the “Good Morning America” jumbotron in New York City Times Square; 10 screen displays throughout the PATH, Toronto’s underground pedestrian walkway that serves more than 200,000 commuters daily; and 168 video spots in Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. In total, the campaign aims to reach more than a million. In October, national destination marketing organization Brand USA will have a Gilbert page that will be visible in 13 countries and in four languages. Gilbert will build a city page on Trip Advisor. Locally, the town’s tourism brand, Discover Gilbert, has partnered with ABC15 Arizona to feature the town in the channel’s “Sonoran Living” program monthly until February. The channel has 95,000 subscribers. The Discover Gilbert tourist guide, launched in May, is updated with new photography showing the town’s diversity in ethnicities and age and maps of a bicycle trail and the Heritage District, among other new features. It’s available at the town’s seven hotels and at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. “We know that when people are
comfortable with the destination, when they know the assets of the destination, they are more likely to come here and bring family. It’s getting the message in front of them over and over and over again,” Renahan said. One new aspect of the town that’s helping the drive is its foodie reputation. “We’re seeing a really nice push for the culinary, the farm-to-table movement,” Renahan said. “The foodie reputation that we’ve earned internationally and domestically has been amazing. When we look at different countries, it’s that culture aspect, the foodie aspect and the farm-to-table that really has a nice partnership with Gilbert and the message that’s getting out there.” Renahan is referring to the newly developed dining offerings at the Heritage District and the nationally known farm-to-table movement practiced by Agritopia, in Gilbert. The new push follows on the heels of a previous campaign that resulted in the launch of discovergilbert.com. The website received about 7,000 hits last fall, and gets about 30,000 new hits per month, according to Renahan. Earlier, the Economic Development Department also created a tourism guide, map and bubble cards, began compiling a five-year strategic plan and organized campaigns to educate residents who are the best and most natural ambassadors
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Angie Johnson of Gilbert never imagined how her life would be turned upside down more than a year ago. Her elderly mother had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and the unpredictable disease led Johnson on a rocky ride to becoming a full-time caregiver. Thanks to Duet, a nonprofit interfaith organization, Johnson has been able to find support, friendships and resources to give her peace of mind as she juggles multiple responsibilities and mixed feelings. “I knew I needed to be there for her,” Johnson said. “My husband and I feel blessed to take care of her, but I was coming to a breaking point. “The Duet Caregivers Support Group has been very helpful and inspiring. I’ve learned that it’s OK to have thoughts of frustration when you’re caring for someone. We’re human and this is a change, something new to the caregiver and the person you’re caring for.” She will be getting another boost and learning more strategies for caregiving at the Duet Caregiver Symposium: “How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief” on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Renowned psychologist and
researcher Dr. Pauline Boss will share proven techniques for coping with the losses of caregiving and reclaiming hope amidst stress and grief. The symposium costs $20 and will feature a session for family caregivers from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (lunch included) and a session for professionals and students who work with family caregivers from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register, visit http://bit.ly/29WlVC7 Johnson said she’s been dealing with loss and stress as she left her job doing patient insurance verification at Gilbert Hospital to become a full-time caregiver for her now 79-year-old mother, Sharon, a year and a half ago. Doctors were wrong about Sharon’s prognosis, meaning Johnson’s caregiving role has lasted longer than she anticipated. Johnson said her mother needed support and she was the only one of her siblings who could provide it at the time. Johnson, who is 56, said she and the other caregivers who meet in the Duet Caregivers Support Group at Via Linda Senior Center in Scottsdale laugh and cry together when meeting twice a month on Tuesday mornings. See
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CAREGIVERS from page 12 “You go home feeling great,” said Johnson, who enjoys carpooling to the Duet group with another Gilbert caregiver. She said she and other caregivers in the group enjoy going out for coffee and lunch sometimes and help her cope with the sadness and stress of seeing her mother deal with vision problems, fatigue and weakness due to the cancer. Johnson’s mother has problems with her balance and has fallen more than ten times over the last year. Johnson will join other family caregivers, as well as professionals and students who work with family caregivers, at the symposium. They’ll learn helpful tips from Boss, who wrote the book “Loving Someone Who Has Dementia” and has helped families of 9/11 victims in New York and families of Kosovo victims of ethnic cleansing and terrorism. Boss is an expert in “ambiguous loss,” painful situations where someone is physically still alive but the person they were is gone due to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and other disabling conditions. Grandparents who take on the roles of guardians to their grandchildren also suffer feelings of loss as they transition from what they
Community thought would be their retirement years to new caregiving roles. Caregiving is a hot topic in this country as a 2014 study from the Department of Health and Human Services showed about 20 million unpaid caregivers provide care to almost 10 million adults ages 65 and older. And just in Arizona, 130,000 adults ages 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. After the Symposium, Duet will use a three-year, $460,000 grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust to pay for the creation of a series of professionally produced videos based on Dr. Boss’ book, “Loving Someone Who Has Dementia.” The series of short videos, used as part of facilitated discussion groups, will help give caregivers the tools they need to navigate the losses associated with their journeys. Other highlights of the grant funding include a new, highly sustainable caregiver-to-caregiver volunteer program to better serve isolated and overwhelmed caregivers; expansion of services for caregivers from diverse, underserved communities including Spanish-speaking caregivers and new models of service to increase socialization and connectedness. To volunteer, donate or ask for help from Duet, go to duetaz.org or call 602274-5022.
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Town of Gilbert earns four Golden Prospector awards The Town of Gilbert has won four Golden Prospector Awards and one Golden Prospector Award of Merit from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). The Golden Prospector Awards recognize excellence, innovation and creativity in economic development. Gilbert’s “Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report,” special events “Business Walk” and “Red Carpet Tour & Mayor’s Economic Forecast,” and deal of the year, “Orbital ATK” each earned top honors. The special event, “Ambassador Forum: Tourism,” received an award of merit. The marketing brochures were required to introduce the state, county, community, region, or area of expertise to either: Prospects for industrial, commercial, retail, or general development opportunities; or A specific purpose, such as promoting an industrial park or other specific types of promotions. The special events category includes meetings, seminars, marketing tours, events, or trips designed to develop
prospects and promote economic development. Overall, 11 Golden Prospector Awards and seven awards of merit were presented at AAED’s fall forum in Flagstaff. AAED, founded in 1974, has a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy, and collaboration. For more information on AAED, visit aaed.com or call 602-240-2233.
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A foodie at heart, Wild Ginger chef trades scalpel for cleaver
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Kathy Gee was turned on to food as a child growing up in the basement of her family’s Chinese restaurant in Cleveland. The artistry and flavors that her greatgrandfather, grandfather and father put into the traditional Chinese dishes was enough to make her mouth water. But her parents had other aspirations for her. They wanted her to go to medical school. “My parents wanted better things for me,” said Gee, who studied nursing at Arizona State. “But I had to go where I was happy.” That place is Gilbert’s Wild Ginger, her family’s restaurant, where she is the chef. It is right in her wheelhouse. “My parents are more traditional,” she said. “I loved growing up in a traditional household. I know what authentic Chinese food tastes like. I get to mix into it the new-school concept.” Serving dishes like butterscotch braised pork ($15) and lemongrass chicken ($13), Gee is self-taught, save for a few high school classes. “I took it upon myself to learn about
Wild Ginger is owned by David Gee, while his daughter, Kathy, serves as chef. GSN photo by Will Powers
almost every culture after school,” said Gee, who called herself “the biggest foodie ever.” “I would go out somewhere, eat a certain dish and try my best to replicate it.” Now, it’s her time to shine. Initially, Wild Ginger was to be just Chinese, or maybe Chinese and
Vietnamese. “I was into Asian fusion, mixing bold, intricate, exciting spices and flavors together to make something different and creative,” Gee said. Wild Ginger’s signature dishes start with Wild Ginger chicken—battered chicken, ginger, jalapeno and a hint of sweetness. Adding to the ginger theme is ginger ice
cream ($5), which has just a hint of the spice. “For a restaurant called Wild Ginger, we didn’t have a lot of ginger dishes,” Gee said with a laugh. “I told my dad that we needed a ginger dish, a signature dessert. What’s easier than ice cream? “I wasn’t sure if people would like it. Ginger is a different flavor, especially within ice cream. I figured it would be hit or miss. I’ve had such great reviews on it. Customers are requesting pints. But for me to make the ice cream, it’s a three-day process. I only make a certain amount because I can only store a little.” Gee also recommends the gluten-free butterscotch braised pork ($15), which features garlic and butterscotch miso glaze, which is placed atop wasabi mash. “I let it age out for a couple of days and marinate,” she said of the pork. “I bake it and make sure it’s nice and crispy. I put a cucumber slice to make it more refreshing and add bell peppers. “Instead of having one sauce, I have three: hoisin, spicy sweet aioli and sweet see
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WILD GINGER FROM page 14 chile. You have three different flavors, in case I don’t hit your palate.” She adds that the hoisin sauce is the most popular, the aioli a close second. Gee doesn’t skimp on the portion, either. “You get a huge slab of it and that baby is braised for 12 hours,” she said. “You don’t see a lot of pork belly out here. If you do, it’s in Scottsdale and it’s 2 ounces for $20. I marinate it in black pepper, chives, garlic, shallots and white and green onions. It’s soaked in and the meat falls apart. I have to flash freeze it for a second, just so I can cut it. If you don’t, it falls apart. The butterscotch braised pork is among the restaurant’s best-selling dishes. Ironically, her father loved the meal, but was skeptical about adding it to the menu. “My dad kept telling me it’s not going to sell,” she said. “As soon as the word got out, I have made more than 100 pounds of it. That one sells mostly under our specialty-item menus, which is awesome.” Her father, David Gee, said that the Asian-fusion restaurant’s pricing reflects the neighborhood.
Chrispy roasted pork available at Wild Ginger restaurant on the northeast corner of Guadalupe and Higley in Gilbert. GSN photo by Will Powers
“The price is affordable—not too expensive, but not real cheap,” he said. Wild Ginger is her father’s third restaurant. The first two were not as upscale. David Gee said that the Gilbert location, at Higley and Guadalupe roads, was the ideal spot for the restaurant. “I live in this neighborhood, Morrison Ranch,” David Gee said. “I’ve been living here for seven years. I love this
Mongolian Beef at Wild Ginger restaurant on the northeast corner of Guadalupe and Higley in Gilbert. GSN photo by Will Powers
neighborhood. “I was looking for the perfect space for many years. It’s a good location. We’ve been pretty busy, thanks to word of mouth.” Kathy and her father keep a foot in the past while looking toward the future. “We butt heads like crazy because we’re family,” she said. “But it’s nice to work with my sister, mom and dad. I relive what
I did growing up. I grew up in a restaurant in Cleveland—literally. Twenty years later, I’m back in the restaurant and it’s me behind the stove.” WILD GINGER 861 N. Higley Rd. Suite 111 Gilbert 85234 480-907-7717 Wildgingeraz.com
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Slim Chickens manager Jeremy Cloud has high hopes for his new restaurant at Gilbert and Guadalupe roads. “It is the best chicken you’ve ever tasted—better than your grandma used to make,” Cloud said. The Conway, Arkansas-based fastcasual eatery has opened 38 stores in 13 years, with Gilbert serving as the first Arizona store. Boasting a gleaming industrial-modern look, the Gilbert location offers seating for 167 inside and outside on a wraparound patio with misters. The bright red metal chairs, barstools and lights are complemented with gray walls, concrete floors and painted lettering on the wall which states “Delta Blues and honest food.” The menu is very straightforward: tenders and wings, salads, “everything else,” housemade sauces, Delta classic sides and desserts. My husband and I found it challenging to choose from the 10 dipping sauces, nine sauces for the wings and seven sides, including fried pickles. The 5 and 5 Plate ($11.99) included five tenders, five wings and two dipping sauces. Dipped in buttermilk and lightly breaded, the tenders are fresh and never frozen. They were juicy and tender and
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cinnamon. The service was just as inviting as the food. Our servers were enthusiastic, and continually stopped by to check and see if we needed anything. Cloud said the serving staff’s demeanor reflects that of management. “If the manager has passion, the staff will feel it and magnify it,” he said.
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heard in the office were heart-wrenching.” McHatton formed the task force, drawing from the medical community, health professionals, public safety officials, behavioral health, faith groups and schools, among others. Subsequently, Chandler’s Substance Abuse Task Force, also trying to find solutions to a mountain of issues, partnered with the Gilbert team to coordinate and increase its reach. During a meeting, the task force became aware of the non-clinical behavioral health team at Gilbert Public Schools. “Realizing that the greatest opportunity for volunteerism and for compassion is with the faith community, we started focusing on what we could do,” McHatton said. “We began to look at how the faith community can be a resource to shore up some of these gaps in the community in a non-clinical way.” One result of that is the Crisis Care Team Manual, available as a hard copy and online. Using the manual, the Gilbert Behavioral Health Task Force’s diverse elements trained the faith community on how to identify and assist families dealing with mental health issues at a workshop on September 24 held at Sovereign Grace Church in Gilbert. On the same day, Valley Hope, a nonprofit that supports addiction recovery, partnered with the Chandler Police Department to organize a march and a community education event focusing on mental health and substance dependency at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Previously, the task force has organized other educational clinics to help families and also developed a laminated Community Assistance Card containing information on agencies available to help. Ted Huntington, programs coordinator for Chandler Coalition on Youth Substance Abuse, said that although there have been agencies working on mental health issues, when the two cities’ task forces collaborated, it brought momentum, awareness and support. significantly entwined. “Drug abuse is probably prevalent among the mental health population because it provides them with, initially, an escape component,” she said. Then, some individuals may not start out with mental disorders, but the use of addictive drugs may bring about depression, psychological disorders and psychosis, so that it becomes nearly impossible for them to gain control of the addiction, she said, adding that the situation would then become “even more complicated.” Although, historically, mental health sufferers were slow to be recognized and treated, the times are changing. For details on the Community Health Needs Assessment, visit dignityhealth.org/ content/cm/media/documents/CHNAMercy-Gilbert.pdf To contact the Gilbert Behavioral Health Task Force, email jon.mchatton@gmail.com.
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Seven-year-old cancer survivor thankful for milestones BY SRIANTHI PERERA
Birthdays are not the only occasions that 7-year-old Olivia Dodson celebrates with a special cake. With them, the Gilbert girl also marks the years she has stayed cancer-free. In the spring of 2014, Olivia was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, also known as AML, which causes the bone marrow to make an abnormal type of white blood cells, red blood cells or platelets. Only 50% of those afflicted survive. “The further you get out of treatment, the less likely it’ll come back,” said Sarah Dodson, her mother. “The two-year mark in June was a big milestone.” After 131 days in the hospital, 83 doses of chemotherapy, and 50 blood/platelet transfusions, Olivia is a precocious firstgrader at Gilbert’s San Tan Charter School and a robust picture of health. She loves ice skating, swimming and playing with her 4-year-old brother Evan and father Bret, an engineer at Orbital ATK. Her normal life means that Olivia is literally a poster child for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which the family credits for her recovery. She is the featured child on the February page of the hospital’s calendar and was the MVP (most valuable patient) at a Diamondbacks game in April, which honors a
PCH patient during each Sunday home game. Recently, Olivia participated in the Phoenix Children’s “Best Children’s Hospital” announcement. U.S. News & World Report’s national publication ranks children’s hospitals annually for their clinical expertise and patient outcomes in 10 medical specialties. Their rankings help guide families to make the best medical care decisions for their children, according to a hospital release.
The Dodson family comprises Bret, Sarah, Olivia and Evan.
In the 2016-2017 report, Phoenix Children’s ranks in all categories, including No. 24 in cancer, which was represented by Olivia. The hospital was one of only 25 children’s hospitals in the country to make the list in all 10 specialties. Olivia was transferred from Cardon Children’s Medical Center to the Phoenix Children’s during the fourth round of chemotherapy, when she was given a particular harsh dose of the treatment that resulted in a life-threatening infection. Dr. Robert Arceci, a well-known cancer researcher and Olivia’s oncologist, tried on her some treatments that are new and “scary,” according to Dodson. “I really truly believe he is the reason she pulled through,” Dodson said. “I felt very thankful that he was a big part of our lives.” Dr Arceci, however, died from a motorcycle accident last June, when Olivia was 11 months out of treatment. Dodson spoke at his memorial service. The Dodsons want to remain active in the hospital’s marketing events and help out in any way they can. They know that childhood AML sufferers often die from the disease or the treatment, and at the least, get heart disease. “We are extremely fortunate,” Dodson said. “There are lots of AML kids that are on
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Pinners passionate about empowering women
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Crissi Johnson and her sister, Tami Bresniker, are taking the fear out of power tools and empowering women to grasp them themselves. The duo owns Made by 2 Sisters in Mesa, where they teach DIY classes and sell crafty items. They’ll showcase their talents and teach courses at the Pinners Conference and Expo on Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at WestWorld in Scottsdale. They will have a booth and teach classes as well. The conference features more than 90 Pinterest-based classes taught by presenters from throughout the nation. The expo boasts nearly 200 top businesses providing options in the worlds of DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photography, party planning, scrapbooking, holiday and beauty and fashion. “We teach classes on power tools so women can build their own things,” said Johnson, who lives in Gilbert, while her sister resides in San Diego. “We do it step by step. Some women have never picked up a hammer or drill. We show them how to use them. My dad raised me and my sister not to be afraid of power tools. We just go for it.” Johnson and Bresniker began their side careers—Johnson works as a teacher, while her sister works for FedEx—making wood
Tami Bresniker, left, and Crissi Johnson, right, own Made by 2 Sisters in Mesa. They will be showcasing their talents at the Pinners Conference and Expo on Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8.
signs, which Made by 2 Sisters still sells. “It just naturally fell into how to create signs,” Johnson said about her classes. “I am
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about two open parties a week.” Of all of their services or products, Johnson enjoys the girls’ night out events the most. “It’s not the typical wine and painting party where everybody’s doing the same thing,” she said. “Here, we have up to 70-plus options or you can do a custom option. I don’t hold anything back. I don’t hold my secrets. It’s not about selling the signs. It’s teaching people what to do.” Johnson finds time for Made by 2 Sisters because she job shares at Fuller Elementary School in Tempe. She teaches Wednesdays and Thursdays, when the store is closed. Kids are welcome a well. “It’s so gratifying,” she said. “Kids have immediate gratification. It’s not like pottery places where you have to wait to bring it home. They’re bringing it home that game. Birthday parties are great. The kids can come and have their cake, and make something from start to finish.” The Pinners Conference and Expo runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. Tickets are $7 to $99. For more information, visit westworldaz. com or az.pinnersconference.com/. Made by 2 Sisters is located at 20 W. Baseline Rd., Suite 6, Mesa. For more information, visit madeby2sisters.com.
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Gilbert woman wins award for work in charity health care Gilbert resident and St. Vincent de Paul family wellness program clinical manager Elva Hooker has been honored with the Preceptor of the Year prize, as voted by interns. Nearly 10 years ago, Hooker was the typical college student. She was working part-time as a bank teller and was pursuing her undergraduate degree with a major in Spanish. At the time, she was enjoying her time in school and didn’t have a plan for after college. But during her senior year, all Spanish major students were asked to complete a semester-long internship translating for a business or organization outside of the school. Hooker ended up translating for patients in the medical clinic at St. Vincent de Paul. It was during this semester that her career path took a new trajectory. At the time, Yolanda Konopken, St. Vincent de Paul family wellness program director, saw potential in Hooker. Near the end of the internship, she pulled Hooker aside and offered her a job in the clinic, which provides medical and counseling services for adults, families and children who are at risk for diabetes or pre-diabetes. She jumped at the opportunity. “I just fell in love with the people,
the philosophy, the vision and the outcomes,” Hooker said. “When a patient has a good outcome and becomes healthier because you were able to give them a little pearl of knowledge, well I thought that was incredible.” After earning her Spanish degree and only a few months after starting at St. Vincent de Paul, Hooker returned to ASU to pursue her nutrition dietetics degree to become a registered dietitian (RD). This took several years, but she never gave up and she continued working full-time in the clinic as a community health coordinator, teaching classes and helping to triage patients. For her coursework, she had to do a nine- to 11-month internship similar to a doctor’s residency. Students go through rotations lasting a few months at a time at different medical facilities. Medical professionals at each facility (also known as preceptors) mentor these interns during their rotation. Hooker completed her internship through a distance program at Iowa State University and became a registered dietitian two years ago. After becoming an RD, Hooker said her role in the clinic didn’t change much. That’s because during her six
years in the clinic, she had slowly been taking on more responsibilities such as administrative duties, training staff, learning how to budget and interacting with human resources and accounting. What did change is that she started to see patients and she became the clinic’s official preceptor. St. Vincent de Paul’s family wellness program is also a mentorship program. For many years, it has provided a place for interns to complete a rotation to complete their RD internship. Until Hooker became an RD, Konopken was the preceptor. During the last two years, Hooker has assumed this role, mentoring 15 students. “Elva is an outstanding example of what one can accomplish by enthusiastically committing to a cause that one believes in,” Konopken said. “She started as a student volunteer translator, intending to be at the clinic for a semester or so. What it has turned into has become her passion and, ultimately her life’s work in providing wellness services to underserved families.” Hooker has turned the heads of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. The program’s WIC track
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dietetic interns are the same students who spent time with Hooker during their SVdP rotation. And this year, the interns have chosen Hooker as their “Preceptor of the Year.” After her rotation, one student said, “Elva is a great preceptor in that she pushes you to work hard and therefore the results are very rewarding. Not only is she challenging, but she’s very kind and is an excellent mentor and RD. She’s great with the clients and really has a connection with them, which as an intern, is inspiring to see.” Hooker recently accepted this award from the Maricopa Country Department of Public Health and was incredibly grateful for the recognition. She also shares that her career is only just beginning. Next on her plate is sitting for another exam to become a certified diabetes educator (CDE). “I highly believe that you always need to grow as a professional, especially in this line of work,” Hooker said. “I tell my interns and staff that they need to be just as good as medical professionals in other clinics and hospitals, so we can show the effectiveness of community health workers who treat low-income families, and so that we’re seen as experts in the community.”
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Gilbert couple’s business offers ‘escape’ into a world of challenging puzzles in newest addition to growing industry in Southeast Valley BY ADRIANA BECERRA
Sixty minutes. Eight players. Multiple puzzles. One way out. It may sound like an action movie, but it’s the premise of The Crypt, a new entertainment facility opened by a Gilbert couple. “You are put into a room with a specific goal and a time limit to solve puzzles, riddles, find clues and arrive at the final solution,” said owner John Keating, who recently opened the “escape room” at 4302 E. Ray Rd. Players pay $28 to be locked into one room with a group, preferably of eight people. They must solve a series of puzzles and riddles to unlock the door, and do it within 60 minutes. The Crypt is the newest addition to the growing escape room community, bringing the total to five in the East Valley. At first glance, The Crypt seems like any normal room. Not much décor covers the small room. Yellow light reflects sharply off of the wooden floors, walls and furniture. It’s reminiscent of a quaint log cabin. The scorching, desert summer and strip
mall that houses the facility melt from the mind as participants are immersed in the cool cabin. Little do they know that puzzles and clues surround them, taunting anyone willing to look close enough. Big Brother is taunting players as well; Keating supervises the teams from a monitor in an adjoining room. The first, and currently only, room in The Crypt is called the Puzzles of Superstition Mountains. “The idea of that room is that it is an abandoned gold miners’ cabin and it kind of ties in to the legendary Lost Dutchman of Superstition Mountains and trying to find his lost gold mine,” Keating said. Keating and his wife, Tammy, delved into the concept of escape rooms after realizing it melded their dream of owning their own business with something that is just plain fun. They opened Aug. 19. “I found that this is seriously the best job that I’ve ever had,” Keating said. Keating comes from 20 years of a corporate background, which he found lends well to escape rooms.
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He said managers come for teambuilding exercises with their employees. This is especially fun for Keating, as most employees come from different backgrounds, and therefore bring new insights and strategies to solving the puzzles. Employees are not the only ones taking advantage of The Crypt. Teenagers, couples, families, even some younger kids, have come to experience the room, Keating said. He is even planning on bringing his own kids to experience the room this month. Keating believes that people enjoy escape rooms because not only are they fun, exciting and challenging, but also because they let you “escape from the rest of the world.” The rest of the world seems to have experienced escape rooms before the United States. They popped up in Asia and made their way through Europe, and only recently have come to the states, according to Keating. Keating believes that they have become popular because they are live versions of video games, which is helping the digital age become more interactive. “There is some movement back towards that social interaction away from the ‘Let’s all just sit in a room and play a video game’ back to ‘Let’s all go experience something together,’” Keating said. Eventually, people will be able to experience up to six rooms at The Crypt. As of now, one room is built out, but Keating hopes by the end of September to have another room completed, with another added every two months. Once all six rooms are built, Keating will go back and either strip or revamp
the existing rooms, following that same two-month pattern. A huge aspect that Keating hoped to change was the hint system. He said other facilities let players fumble around for a while before the operator arbitrarily decides to give them a hint. “Having that decision based on somebody sending you a hint whether or not you really need one was a little bit frustrating,” Keating said. What the Crypt does differently is simple: Add a button that players can push when they want a hint. Keating also added a scoring system. Each team of eight gets a score depending on how fast they get out and how many hints they use. Keating said this helps level the playing field. “If I’m playing a game and I win the game, I want to know that I’ve won the game,” Keating said. Not only are escape rooms competitive and challenging, and build camaraderie, Keating said, they’re also just really fun. “There is a really fun adrenaline level those last five minutes. Where they’re just rushing around, ‘We’re almost there we’re almost there,” Keating said, “It’s fun. It’s challenging and rewarding.”
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The 12k’s of Christmas organizers are looking for folks who have made a difference in their community by offering their time and resources to help animals. Nominations are being accepted through Nov. 1 and can be submitted to 12k’s of Christmas, P.O. Box 14707, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 or emailed to darrylfieldworksaz@gmail.com. Nominations must include the name and contact information of the nominee, along with 100 words or less describing why the nominee should be honored with the Spirit of Giving award presented by Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The award will be presented at the Town of Gilbert Council meeting on Thursday Dec. 1, and again at the 12k’s of Christmas event on Saturday Dec. 10. For more information, call 480-609-3978.
The Creative Designers Holiday Classic Boutique will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19, at Trilogy at Power Ranch, 4369 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert. The boutique will feature family-friendly handmade items and a corner bake shop. Angel trees will be sold to benefit underprivileged children from Gilbert Public Schools and the Higley Unified School District. Proceeds will go to nonprofits and schools. For more information, call 480-219-1344.
with their families, will join us as we show our appreciation for all they do.” Family-friendly activities and entertainment will also be provided for guests. Offer is limited to one meal per person. If active military personnel is deployed, immediate families are welcome and asked to bring deployment papers as identification. The Crossroads Towne Center restaurant is located at 2900 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. For more information, call 480-812-1717.
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Chamber reveals its school governing board endorsements The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of governing board candidates on behalf of Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District. The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee participated in evaluating the candidates through a series of questionnaires, personal interviews and a candidate forum. Factors for consideration included each candidate’s pro-business support/understanding, community involvement, leadership skills and ability to represent the community in a professional manner. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce endorses the following candidates for governing board seats on behalf of Gilbert Public Schools: Reed Carr, Sheila Rogers and Lily Tram. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce endorses the following candidate for governing board seats on behalf of Higley
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Enterprise Car Sales opens locations in Gilbert Enterprise Car Sales, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has opened locations in Gilbert and Scottsdale. “As the sixth largest city in the country, Phoenix has a high demand for quality used car-buying services,” said Chuck Maslin, Enterprise Group Car sales manager in Arizona. “With the opening of our new Scottsdale location and an expanded facility in the San Tan Motorplex in Gilbert, we’re well equipped to meet this local demand. These locations allow us to display more inventory than ever before while improving the customer experience.” The 3,831-square-foot Scottsdale dealership, which is located at 1723 N. Scottsdale Rd., can accommodate more than 100 vehicles. The 13,192-square-foot
Gilbert Times ad_Layout AM Page 1 San Tan Motorplex dealership1 is8/20/2016 located 8:45 their comfort level – from high-top at 1312 E. Motorplex Loop in Gilbert and workstations in the showroom, to shares space with an Enterprise Rent-A-Car more private offices, to a comfortable branch. The San Tan Motorplex dealership lounge area equipped with Wi-Fi and features an outdoor display space that charging stations.” can accommodate 135 vehicles as well as a dedicated indoor delivery area—making Nationwide expansion it the largest Enterprise Car Sales location The new facilities in Scottsdale in Arizona to date and one of the brand’s and the San Tan Motorplex join two largest locations nationwide. other Arizona-based Enterprise Car “Our flagship San Tan Motorplex Sales locations in Tucson and Peoria facility replaces the former Enterprise Car and represent the latest examples of Sales location in Tempe, and represents the overall growth of the Enterprise the new look of our dealerships, which Car Sales network of more than 130 provides a truly customized car-buying locations nationwide. So far this year, experience,” Maslin said. Enterprise Car Sales has relocated two “The space allows car buyers to speak other locations to enhanced facilities and with our knowledgeable and no-pressure opened three new dealerships, including sales staff in a variety of settings to suit Marlow Heights, Maryland; Ventura,
Isagenix International grants live ‘wish’ at conference Gilbert-based Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company, ended its annual 2016 Celebration event in Las Vegas in September by raising more than $100,000 for Make-A-Wish® through fundraising and customer and corporate pledges. Additionally, Isagenix and Make-AWish surprised teen Jordyn, a 16-year-old battling a rare form of liver cancer, with an on-stage wish reveal in front of more than 14,000 customers. Next summer, her wish to travel to London will be granted. “Our team’s passion for impacting overall health and the well-being of others is reflected in our continued support of children’s charities,” said Kathy Coover, Isagenix co-founder and executive vice president. “We enjoy coming together every August to bring happiness and positive experiences for children battling lifethreatening medical conditions.”
During the past 14 years, Isagenix has raised more than $8 million for children’s charities. This includes more than $5 million for Make-A-Wish since 2012, which has helped to grant more than 580 wishes to deserving children throughout the seven countries where they partner. This year alone, Isagenix has raised more than $2 million for Make-A-Wish. More than 520,000 Isagenix customers and staff have the opportunity to contribute to Make-AWish on an ongoing basis. “Isagenix customers and employees remain committed to positively impacting and improving world health through our support of Make-AWish children to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy,” said Travis Garza, Isagenix chief sales and marketing officer. For more information, visit isagenix. com, wish.org or worldwish.org.
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Chamber hosts business chats, welcomes new members Throughout the year, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Events are held throughout the town. The chamber office is at 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101. For more information about events or to register, call 480-892-0056 or visit gilbertaz.com. Chamber Chat - Midday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Dragon Wok Fine Chinese Restaurant 727 W. Ray Rd., Suite B1 Gilbert 85233 Enjoy lunch and conversation with local professionals. This informal gathering is a fun way to share conversation with other professionals while learning more about businesses and services within the community. Come prepared to meet new friends and build lasting relationships. No agenda; no script—just good food, great company and friendly conversation. Admission: $10 at the door. Price includes lunch buffet and tax. East Valley Business Expo 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. Mesa 85201 As the largest annual event of its kind in the East Valley, the expo provides a dynamic setting for both businessto-business and business-to-consumer outreach. Gift cards, door prizes, raffles and giveaways and more! The expo is a joint production of the Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa chambers of commerce and draws exhibitors, attendees and talent from these organizations. Admission: Free with a business card iRun4Good 5K, Fun Run, and Community Fair 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 Presented by Dignity Health and Benefiting the Gilbert Police Department’s Domestic Violence Relief Fund Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave. Gilbert 85234 The Gilbert Chamber has partnered with For Our City Gilbert and the Gilbert Police Department for iRun4Good—a
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Entrepreneur, producer and engineer grads to speak at school’s open house The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences will open the doors to its Gilbert campus to prospective student and parents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The previous day, at 7 p.m., the will welcome back multiple graduates to speak during a panel discussion entitled “Exploring Different Career Paths in Audio” for current students. The panelists include graduates who have started their own successful businesses, as well as successful producers and engineers. “Sound is everywhere, and we are dedicated to help our students learn to harness it here at CRAS,” said Kirt Hamm, CRAS administrator. “We invite prospective students and their parents to attend our October open house event whereas they can meet and speak one-on-one with our internship team, faculty, staff, students and grads. They will also have the opportunity to see and participate in live demos in our studios, Live Sound Venue, labs, and classrooms.” There are a host of opportunities for students once they graduate, and CRAS wants to give them an idea of what’s out there. Besides the school’s mandatory internship program, getting its students in touch with graduates who are either working for others, or who have made the leap into self-employment, is huge. “That’s what this panel is about in our
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In 2015, in total, 47 CRAS graduates hold credits for their work with 50 artists or bands that are up for awards in 42 out of 83 categories at the 57th Grammy Awards. “We want everyone to see, hear, and feel how our 11-month program focuses exclusively on what a student needs to know to begin living their passion in any one of the many facets of the recording arts,” Hamm explained. For more information on the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, visit cras.edu, contact Kirt Hamm, administrator, at 1-866-757-3059, or email to info@cras.edu.
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8th graders turned activists challenge negativity online BY EDUARDO BARRAZA
As more children are becoming active on social media at a younger age than ever, the risks of the online world are also increasing. Risks come in the form of cyberbullying or hate speech and they generate a hostile environment for Internet users of all ages, but younger people are more vulnerable and exposed to adverse consequences. However, there is another kind of risk, one not too many people are willing to take, particularly young people: taking the risk to confront cyberbullying and negative online comments. That’s precisely the risk junior high students Betsy Hughes and Kenzie McKallor are taking as they have decided to challenge, in a positive way, the negativity they see on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. “We just noticed a lot of negativity going around on the online community, mainly over social media, and we decided we wanted to change that,” Betsy said. As the 13-year-olds began to talk among themselves about online negativity, they discovered they share equal thoughts and feelings, and both felt prompted to take action. “There’s too much negativity right now, especially at our age,” Kenzie said. “There’s people that just bring each other down online. We want to do something positive for everybody.” Betsy and Kenzie, both eighth graders at South Valley Junior High, began to notice that many of their friends were making good online decisions, but others weren’t. That’s when they decided to act and do something about it. “We came together one day and said: Hey! I don’t think this is right,” Betsy said. The students took their first step last spring by approaching their school principal, Tim Cannon, who was receptive to the teenagers’ concern. He threw his support behind the youngsters since day one, and encouraged them to talk more about it. “They actually came to me; we talked and they said that they would like to do something,” Cannon said. “I was really excited for them.” A positive online campaign is born During summer vacation and as the new school year approached, Betsy and Kenzie geared up to launch a new online campaign called “Posting the Positive.” In the pure spirit of young activism and with Cannon’s input, their idea took shape and they produced a website, logo and video. By Aug. 3, the first day of the 2016-2017 school year, the campaign was in motion, and ready just in time to have prime exposure, as a school bus tour planned by
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the Gilbert Public Schools district office was scheduled to make its first stop at South Valley. To officially kick in the school year, Gilbert’s Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto, along school board members, elected officials and community and business leaders, rode a school bus to visit a handful of schools—including South Valley—on the first day of school. During this visit, Betsy and Kenzie had the opportunity to present their campaign before Kishimoto, Mayor Jenn Daniels, school board members and other dignitaries. The visit allowed the students to get word out about the “Posting the Positive” campaign on the very first day of school, and in front of key decision-makers. After the visit, their video has been shown in school assemblies and in every classroom. According to Cannon, the campaign’s message has been well received by all school groups. In addition to watching the video, students were given a questionnaire to answer in their own words what is the campaign’s message, and how they think they can make the Internet safer. They were also asked to write a sample positive post. A campaign larger than one school Although the “Posting the Positive” campaign seems to be having the desired effect at the local level, Cannon also acknowledges cyberbullying and negative comments are issues that everybody and every school is dealing with.
“I think this is going to be a beginning of something much bigger than South Valley,” Cannon said.
THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO JUST BRING EACH OTHER DOWN ONLINE. WE WANT TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR EVERYBODY. According to the “Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2015” survey (the most recent available), cyberbullying is distinct from bullying at school. However, the study points out that “bullying at school might be a pertinent context to understand cyberbullying anywhere.” According to the report, in 2013, a higher percentage of females than of males ages 12–18 reported being bullied at school during the school year. Also, higher percentages of females than of males
reported that they were made fun of, called names, or insulted, were the subject of rumors and were excluded from activities on purpose. The survey analyzes 23 indicators, one of them being cyberbullying. Cyberbullying—the use of electronic communication to bully a person—includes posting hurtful information on the Internet, having private information purposely shared, being the subject of harassing instant or text messages, threatening or insulting another student through instant messaging, text messaging and e-mail, or while gaming or excluding the student online. Based on the feedback Betsy and Kenzie’s campaign has received, Cannon is optimistic it can be piloted in other schools, not just locally but elsewhere. “The feedback that I’m getting is amazing,” Cannon said. “People are really excited that somebody is willing to step up and do this. The faculty is very excited that these students are taking these challenges, because it’s huge; we really don’t know where it’s going to go.” The feedback includes comments written by most of the more than 1,100 students who attend South Valley and have watched the video. “Be nice to people online,” reads one comment. “Don’t cyberbully or be mean to people when online.” Another one reads: “…show how you can make the Internet a better place… there is a lot of drama and hate on social media, and it’s a good thing to try
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and put some positive in there…” Getting involved Betsy and Kenzie have also realized the campaign can be replicated in other schools, so they hope more young people will get involved. The campaign’s website states that it was started to help out South Valley students, but that the intended purpose can extend far beyond. Students who want to get involved can begin by following the campaign’s Instagram or Facebook accounts, using the hashtags #postingthepositive and #heart when posting on social media, or by creating their own hashtags for their particular school using #postingthepositive plus their school’s initials at the end. Students who want to join the campaign need to also have a vision similar to Betsy and Kenzie’s. “We don’t want to see negativity online,” Betsy said. “We want people to have in their minds that if they are about to post something online, they need to see if a person will like it or if the person will be offended.”
When it comes to the role parents play in fighting cyberbullying, the teenagers agree that they must play an important role. “It’s very important for parents to be involved because kids can think they can do whatever they want online,” Kenzie said. “They need to know their future can be affected by what they post.” From Cannon’s perspective, the same action is required whether a student is being a victim or cyberbullying or an activist wanting to stop it, to fight a risk taking another risk. “The message is: take a little bit of a risk; tell somebody,” Cannon said. “Kids need to know that they can talk to adults. You can still be cool and be nice and kind.” Certainly, for Betsy and Kenzie, taking that risk began by talking to the school’s principal, a risk that is now encouraging hundreds of others to start—as the campaign’s motto says—“changing the online community, one positive post at a time.” For more information on the “Posting the Positive” campaign, visit: http:// postingthepositive.com/
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Andrew and Kellie Burkhart are doing everything they can to make their 9-yearold son, who suffers from cerebral palsy, comfortable and happy. The couple pays $900 monthly for little Andrew’s medical care, and up to $20,000 each summer for intensive treatments in California. To say money is tight is an understatement. “We are doing this on the sole salary of my husband, a Chandler public school teacher who has three teaching jobs—one full-time job at Hamilton, and two parttime jobs at Bogle and CGCC,” she said. “Andrew has at least four—or more—doctor, therapy, and physical improvement appointments every week. I can’t go back to the workforce yet.” The family has prayed to have the strength and the financial means to help their only child. Recently, Kellie asked the 15,000 members of Living Chandler’s Facebook page if there were local nonprofits that help grant wishes to sick children. Kellie and Andrew were hoping to take their son to Disneyland for his 10th birthday on Oct. 8. That dream is coming true, thanks to Darlin Gutteridge of RE/MAX
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Learning Spanish San Tan Elementary School kindergarteners are a getting leg up on learning this year. The school is offering Spanish in its Dual Language Program this fall, splitting up the curriculum for its kindergarteners between Spanish and English. The program has two classes of 26 kids. They spend part of the day learning about math and reading with one teacher and the other half learning about science and social studies. Teachers speak in English and Spanish, while the lessons rely heavily on repetition and oral activities in class. There will be informational meetings in November and December for parents looking to enroll their students in the program next year.
Gateway Pointe Elementary School Food and Fun Gateway Pointe is hosting Dining 4 Dollars event at Someburro’s from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Guests must mention that they are from Gateway for the fundraiser.
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Fall carnival The Coronado Elementary School PTO holds a carnival every year as a fun event for students and their families. The carnival, held this year on Friday, Oct. 28, features inflatables, a petting zoo, carnival games hosted by teachers and food. This year’s carnival will be on October 28.
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Testing to the limit Higley High School senior Brooke Lindsey earned a perfect score on the ACT college admissions exams she took last year. Brooke earned a composite score of 36, while the average composite score is 20.8, according to ACT Inc., and only onetenth of 1% of students receive a perfect score. Brooke has been a star pupil since her freshman year, actively involved in the Academic Decathlon, during which she has honed her skills in multiple topics. The team has made it to state finals every year she has participated.
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Posting the Positive Two eighth-graders at South Valley Junior High have started their own positive posting campaign, fighting the negative attitudes and cyber bullying they saw on social media. Betsy Hughes and Kenzie McKallor partnered with their principal and created a website, a logo and a video to encourage what they called “positive posting.” They noticed that while some of their friends made good social media decisions, others didn’t and thought something had to be done. Their video has been shown in school assemblies and in every classroom, however their campaign can be replicated at any school. For more information, visit postingthepositive.com.
Finley Farms Elementary School
Splash Dash Students at Finley Farms Elementary are getting a taste of health, fitness, fundraising and fun. The PTO-sponsored event, Splash Dash, kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 4. Students and their families will contact as many people as they can to donate a flat dollar amount and on Oct. 28, they will participate in Splash Dash. Students will run, walk or jog as many laps as they can. Funds will go towards the school’s facility and instructional needs.
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Eating Out Quartz Hill Elementary students and families have a few dining options this October. At 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, the PTSO will host Donuts with Dads, during which students can enjoy breakfast with dad. At Monday, Oct. 24, the school will host Chick-fil-A Family Night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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STUDENT CHRONICLES Gilbert resident Kristen Grindle was recently accepted into the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and is taking classes toward a Master of Arts in teaching degree in the biological sciences from Miami University through Project Dragonfly. As a first-year AIP student, Grindle will complete web-based courses from Miami University with face-to-face experiential learning at Phoenix Zoo. Miami University’s Project Dragonfly reaches millions of people each year through inquiry-driven learning media, public exhibits and graduate programs worldwide. Project Dragonfly is based in the department of biology at Miami University, a state university in Oxford, Ohio. Miami was established in 1809 and is listed as one of the eight original Public Ivies. Like Project Dragonfly on Facebook at facebook.com/PrjDragonfly. Sydney Kern of Gilbert has been selected as a 2016-17 member of the Harding University Orchestra in Searcy, Arkansas. The orchestra utilizes university musicians who play violin,
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viola, cello or double bass. Wind and percussion chairs are reserved for university music majors only. Repertoire includes music for string orchestra and full orchestra genres. In addition to performing regular concerts on campus, members of the orchestra may serve as the core players for the homecoming musical orchestra each fall. Highly talented orchestra members may audition for positions in multiple university string quartets. Some advanced student performers audition for vacancies in regional orchestras, where they gain experience in a professional context. For more information, visit harding.edu. Wilkes University in Pennsylvania awarded 372 doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees to students graduating after the completion of the summer 2016 semester. Included in that list are Sarah Hancotte of Gilbert, who earned a master of business administration in business administration. Gilbert resident Weston Paige, class of 2019 at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, an undecided major, has been named to the dean’s list for the
spring 2016 semester. Paige is the child of Mark and Eryn Paige. Baylor University conferred degrees on more than 500 graduates during summer
commencement exercises Aug. 13 in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus in Waco, Texas. Joshua Alan Davis earned his master of science education, namely in sports medicine.
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Worship guide There is a place of worship for a variety of religions in Gilbert. Here is a partial list of some of the congregations in the town. Want to be added to this list? Email christina@gilbertsunnews.com. The Bridge Church 860 E. Warner Rd., Suites 101 & 103 Gilbert 85296 480-294-7888 bridgechurchaz.org Services: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays We exist to show the world who Jesus is, and we believe that when people get to know Jesus as He really is, their lives will change forever. Therefore, it is our passion to help people know Jesus throughout Gilbert, Metro Phoenix and the world. Central Christian Church—Gilbert 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert 85297 centralaz.com Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sundays While the Bible itself is the church’s official document of faith, the website lists a variety of statements that
fundamentally define the church. Please visit the website for more information. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 3301 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert 85297 480-822-5000 lds.org/church/temples/gilbertarizona?lang=eng For more information about the church, visit the website above. First United Methodist Church of Gilbert 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert 85233 480-892-9166 gilbertumc.org Services: 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (traditional services) and 11 a.m. (contemporary service) Sundays There are two traditional services—
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8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.—with the Chancel choir and traditional worship. The 11 a.m. service has a contemporary feel, with music from the Praise Band. The 9:30 a.m. service generally has the largest attendance. Gilbert Presbyterian Church 235 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234 480-892-6753 azgpc.org Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays Gilbert Presbyterian Church is called to be a Christ-centered covenant family nurtured by the Holy Spirit to worship God and to share God’s love.
Resurrection Episcopal Church Meets at Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert 85233 480-719-5343 resurrectiongilbert.org Services: 10 a.m. Sundays Resurrection officials say the congregation is a church you can believe in because you belong. This means it welcomes and embraces all people because God already has. Come for worship, fellowship and Bible study on Sundays and join the group on a spiritual journey to better understand God’s plan for our lives.
Living Water United Methodist Fellowship Highland Park Elementary School 230 N Cole. Dr., Gilbert 85234 livingwaterum.org Services: 10 a.m. Sundays Living Water exists to bring people in to meet Christ, build people up to follow Christ and send people out to share Christ.
San Tan Bible Church 1424 S. Promenade Lane, Gilbert 85296 Phone number not available. santanbible.org Services: 8:30 a.m. (Bible hour); 9:30 a.m. (Café 2:42) and 10 a.m. worship service Sundays The church believes the glory of God is the chief end of all we do.
Mission Community Church 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert 85234 480-545-4024 mission68.org Services: 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. Sundays The Bible is God’s word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth and without error in the original manuscripts.
Sun Valley Community Church 456 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert 85296 480-632-8920, sunvalleycc.com Services: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. Sundays The atmosphere is casual and friendly at Sun Valley Community Church. It places high value on authentic Christian living and placing Christ at the center of all our teachings. The church also offers worship music that is current and uplifting, along with focused weekend sermons that break down the Bible in a way that makes it easy to connect the word of God with today’s busy life.
Redemption Gilbert 1820 W. Elliot Rd, Gilbert 85233 480-632-2220 gilbert.redemptionaz.com/about/abrief-overview/ Services: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays Gospel means good news, but it is truly the most profound and glorious truth ever revealed. It is not advice, nor is it a system or philosophy to add to the congregants’ lives. It is an exclusive truth claim, a holistic worldview, the true story of the whole world, which by its very nature must redefine and recolor everything else.
Two Rivers Church 326 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234 480-892-2435, 2riverschurch.org Services: 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sundays Two Rivers Church exists to help lead congregants into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by encouraging and equipping them to love God intimately and serve others. It has a casual environment with a serious faith.
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Divine Diva Bernadette Peters on ‘Mozart,’ music and her mutts BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Bernadette Peters prefers to keep busy. She laughs about her schedule, which balances the award-winning Amazon Prime show “Mozart in the Jungle” and concerts. “It’s nice to have choices,” Peters said. “It’s nice to be proud of what you do.” A veteran of the Broadway stage, Peters will give a career retrospective when she joins The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra to perform favorites from the stage and The Great American Songbook during a show at the Mesa Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 15.
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She is best known for her performances in “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Song and Dance,” “Into the Woods” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” She is an award-winning performer who has taken home three Tony Awards and been memorialized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I love my concerts, though,” Peters explains. “There’s not that fourth wall. I can say what I want, and sing what I want. Basically, I know I’m there to entertain, whether it’s in a fun way or a dramatic way. That’s the aim. That’s what’s important. “The other thing is I also get to pick songs that other people sang. I heard these songs and I get to recall hearing them.” Singing with orchestras is a joy for Peters, who has concerts scheduled through the end of the year. “It’s wonderful to have a great orchestra behind you,” she said. “I have some lovely charts they enjoy. It’s great stuff for them to play. They have some solos so I get to hear that.” Her small-screen career mimics her
real life. The comedy “Mozart in the Jungle” tells the story of a symphony behind the curtains and on stage. It was created by Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”), Roman Coppola (“The Darjeeling Limited”) and Jason Schwartzman (“Rushmore”). Gael Garcia Bernal plays Rodrigo, a brash new maestro, and Lola Kirke appears as a young oboist who longs for her big break. “Mozart in the Jungle” won the 2016 Golden Globe for best TV comedy or musical series. Peters explained that as soon as she read the script, she was interested in playing Gloria Windsor, the head of the fictitious New York Symphony. “I always say that I like to go where the writing is good,” Peters said. “It can be good on stage; it could be good on television; it could be good on film or it could be bad. The great part is I get to choose what I do. I could go do something else. That’s a luxury and a privilege.” With Weitz, Coppola and Schwartzman on board, she adds, the writing is done really well. The cast also includes Malcolm McDowell. “I’m proud of our show,” Peters said. “The symphony is great. The actors, like Gael Garcia Bernal, and it’s comedic. He won a Golden Globe for best actor. Our show won a Golden Globe. “In this day and age there is so much that’s dark and heavy in the world in the arts and television. I’m happy our show is very good.” A native of Ozone Park, New York, Peters began performing at age 3, with appearances on “Juvenile Jury” and “Name that Tune.” She graced the stage for the first time in “This is Goggle,” with James Daly and Kim Hunter. While still in her teens, she appeared in “The Most Happy Fella” and “The Penny Friend,” and performed in the national touring company of “Gypsy.” Broadway called her to the stage in 1967 for “Johnny No-Trump,” and in 1968 she earned a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Josie Cohan in “George M!” Later that year, she took home a Drama Desk Award for “Dames at Sea.” Since, she has become a renaissance woman of sorts. She devotes her time and talents to numerous events that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Her “pet project” is Broadway Barks, a dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. It is hosted by Peters—who lives in New York City and Los Angeles with her rescue dogs, Charlie and Rosalia—and Broadway Barks’ co-founder Mary Tyler Moore. Broadway Barks is also the name of her first book, which landed on The New
York Times Bestseller List. The book package includes a CD recording of an original song written and sung by Peters. She also penned “Stella is a Star” and “Stella and Charlie: Friends Forever.” Raising funds for pet-related issues is important to Peters. “I’m always thinking about how to raise money,” she said. Companionship of animals is important to humans, she adds. “Dogs can sniff out cancer, quicker than any medical doctors sometimes and with more accuracy,” she explains. “At least we know that much. It’s a shame. People think we should be able to dispose of them. “I’ve always loved animals. I think its innate there when it’s strong. I think a
lot of people don’t realize that we’re a kill nation. I think the world doesn’t understand animals yet.” Despite her hectic schedule, she’s not one who plans. “How does the saying go? Man plans, God laughs?”
Bernadette Peters with The Phoenix Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $60 to $90. For more information, call 480-644-6500 or visit mesaartscenter.com.
Gael García Bernal (right), Bernadette Peters and Malcolm McDowell star in the classical music comedy series “Mozart in the Jungle.”
Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal) and Gloria (Bernadette Peters) share a moment in Episode 3, Season 2 of ‘Mozart in the Jungle.’
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Rufus Wainwright, Thursday, Nov. 10, MAC. One of the great male vocalists, composers and songwriters of his generation, he has released eight studio albums, three DVDs and three live albums, as well as collaborating with artists such as Elton John, David Byrne, Mark Ronson, Joni Mitchell and Burt Bacharach. Bruce Hornsby, Friday, Nov. 18, SCPA. Despite early mainstream successes, he has pursued a more personal, idiosyncratic musical path, focusing on projects that sparked his creative interest, including collaborations with the Grateful Dead, Spike Lee, Ricky Skaggs, Don Henley, Ornette Coleman, Bob Dylan, Bela Fleck, Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny and Robbie Robertson. John Cleese and Eric Idle, Monday, Nov. 21, MAC. The founding members of Monty Python pioneered an irreverent, absurdist sensibility that is emulated by comics around the world. As individuals, they have written, performed and produced critically acclaimed shows such as “Spamalot,” “A Fish Called Wanda,” “Fawlty Towers” and “The Rutles.” Maynard James Keenan, Friday, Nov. 25, MAC. Readings from and discussions about his authorized biography, “A Perfect Union of Contrary Things” and each attendee will receive a copy of the book and a CD.
Pink Martini, Wednesday, Jan. 11, SCPA. An international phenomenon performing a retro-hip, multilingual repertoire throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, featuring a dozen musicians who find inspiration in virtually every musical genre, from Baroque to disco. Storm Large, Saturday, Jan. 14, SCPA. A finalist on the CBS show “Rock Star: Supernova,” she made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in 2011, singing four sold-out concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Marvelous Wonderettes, Tuesday, Jan. 17, to Tuesday, April 18, HCT. This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts who serenade us with classic ’50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” Roots & Boots Tour, Friday, Jan. 27, CCA. Country music with Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye. Neil Sedaka with The Phoenix Symphony, Friday, Feb 3, MAC. His impressive 50-year career ranges from being one of the first teen pop sensations of the ’50s, a songwriter for himself and other artists in the ’60s, and a superstar in the ’70s.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Sunday, Nov. 27, MAC. A genre-busting, rotating collective of musicians and vocalists who reimagine modern pop hits in the style of jazz, ragtime and swing classics of the 1920s to 1950s.
yMusic, Friday, Feb. 3, SCPA. A group of six New York City instrumentalists flourishing in the overlap between the pop and classical worlds, with virtuosic execution and unique configuration (string trio, flute, clarinet and trumpet) that has attracted the attention of highprofile collaborators and more recently inspired an expanding repertoire of original works by some of today’s foremost composers.
Chandler Symphony with Jim Curry, Saturday, Dec. 10, HCPA. Curry opens the show performing his John Denver holiday tribute followed by 18time Emmy nominee Lee Holdridge conducting the symphony.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, Sunday, Feb. 26, CCA. With its unique jazz sound, the resilient orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.
Thursday, Nov. 10, MAC
Robert Klein, Sunday, Oct. 23, MAC. He has entertained audiences for more than 40 years on Broadway, television and can be seen on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon.
Straight No Chaser, Saturday, Dec. 31, MAC. Formed years ago while students at Indiana University, the group has reemerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan base, more than 20 million YouTube views and numerous national TV appearances.
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Bernadette Peters, Saturday, Oct. 15, MAC. The three-time Tony Award winner who can be seen in the second season of the Golden Globe Awardwinning series “Mozart in the Jungle,” will perform signature songs from the multitude of iconic shows in which she has starred.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sunday, Sept. 25, SCPA
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Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up, Saturday, March 11, CCA. Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honoree and Golden Globe-nominated singer and actor with a live set that encompasses his solo hits, Simon and Garfunkel songs and cuts from his favorite songwriters—Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman and A.C. Jobim. The Doo Wop Project, Saturday, March 18, CCA. A journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Aida, Thursday, May 18 to Saturday, July 1, HCT. Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love.
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org HCPA—Higley Center for the Performing Arts 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert Tickets: 480-279-7194, higleycenter.org HCT—Hale Centre Theatre 50 West Page Ave., Gilbert Tickets: 480-497-1181, www. haletheatrearizona.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com SCPA—Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Tickets: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org
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In search of a good wife Gilbert actor’s character in Hale’s ‘Seven Brides’ grows from a chauvinist BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Gilbert performer Rob Stuart vividly remembers being bitten by the acting bug. He was a sophomore at Dobson High School in 1985 and had a few lines, off stage, for “Guys and Dolls.” It may have been a “very small part,” but it played a big role in shaping his future. “I’ve loved it ever since,” Stuart said. This month and next, Stuart is reprising his role as Adam Pontipee in the Hale Centre Theatre’s production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” Seven years ago, Stuart, who works in supply chain in the medical industry during the day, played Adam, who comes to a small mountain town in search of a good wife. “I don’t often play a role more than once,” he said. “But I grew up the oldest of six kids. I have four little brothers. I really like the way brothers behave. I know how they behave. “I love that about Seven Brides, the interaction between the brothers.” Born in Utah, Stuart acknowledges that even though he’s playing Adam a second time, the role is still challenging. “It would be easy to play Adam as the same character all the way through,” Stuart said. “I’ve seen it done that way, but the truth is he does change quite dramatically through the story with the help of Milly and his brothers. That’s the challenge: To portray that shift or that transformation to the audience.” The character learns to love over the course of the two-and-a-half-hour musical. “The musical was written in an era when women were portrayed very differently on stage,” he adds. “For instance, one of the songs is ‘A Woman Ought to Know Her Place.’ A lot of
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The Heritage District to get an artistic bench BY SRIANTHI PERERA
Gilbert’s latest street side adornment will be a bench colorfully painted with a treehouse surrounded by playful Southwest critters. It will be installed north of Barrio Queen restaurant and on the west side of Gilbert Road in the Downtown Heritage District and unveiled during the inaugural Off the Street Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29. The design of artist/ former teacher/ entrepreneur Simone Woodard of Chandler, was chosen by the Arts and Culture Board for its whimsicality and originality. “I wanted to do something familyfriendly. I wanted people to smile when they see it. That’s important to me,” said Woodard, who has been painting it at the Gilbert Historical Museum for the past couple of weeks and needed only to add a resin finish and wax for sealing and durability. The translucent fiberglass bench in the shape of a living-room couch has some history attached to it. In 2013, it was to be one of 12 public benches that were to be painted artistically with polyester colorants with the help of sponsors. The sponsors didn’t materialize, so the
board decided to decorate the model, which was crafted by American Fiberglass in Phoenix and already paid for. Woodard was paid a stipend of $500
for the work. “It’s a test bench,” said Diane Fales, a member of the Arts and Culture Board. “We’re just getting one bench out and we’ll go back to the project to see if we can revive it.” Fales said that the board didn’t want to waste the time and effort already put into the long-planned project.
The bench can be lit, which increases its visual appeal. “That was the big plus with it; it could be lit and that makes a world of a difference,” Fales said. Another of its characteristics is that the front depicts daytime, while the back shows the night. The back also features Downtown Gilbert’s most recognizable symbol—its Water Tower.
Artist Simone Woodard of Chandler paints her whimsicality on the fiberglass bench.
Southwest critters such as coyotes, rattlesnakes and lizards adorn the front in a playful design.
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What’s happening at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control BY DENNY BARNEY
It’s that time of the year when the weather is cooling down, students are back in school and election season is in full swing. As we transition to fall, I’d like to share with you some changes happening at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control. This month, we welcome Mary Martin, our new director of Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC). Mary has been involved with animal welfare for more than 30 years. Since 2009, Denny Barney she served as the executive director for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she took the shelter from a 65% live-release rate to a stable 94%. She oversaw a system that included a stationary and a mobile spay/neuter service, a full-service veterinary hospital and a behavior center. From 2007 to 2009, she was the executive director of the Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles. She was the medical director of MCACC from 1999 to 2003. Maricopa County has experienced challenges at MCACC and I look forward to bringing Mary back onboard to work on concerns the public has brought to my attention. We expect great things from Mary and imagine she will hit the ground running to share new ideas and practices. We receive many emails and comments on the topic of MCACC and I appreciate the public’s input and feedback. Last month, after receiving requests from citizens and volunteers to extend the time an animal remains at the shelter, MCACC instructed staff that animals must be held for at least 24-hours after their mandatory stray hold period has expired before euthanasia becomes an option. As you can imagine, this change resulted in our shelters quickly reaching capacity, and we continue to reach out to the community for your help
to place these pets in new homes. In the spirit of national Adopt-aShelter Dog month, we are offering $20 dog adoption fees to those who are ready to open up their lives and homes to these animals and help with our capacity issue. We have all types of breeds at both our East Valley location at 2630 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, 85201, and our West Valley center located at 2500 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, 85009. This is a great opportunity as it includes spay/neuter surgery, and dogs over 3 months in age receive rabies vaccination and a county dog license. Another way you can help is by volunteering your time to one of the MCACC centers. For more information on any of these programs, please contact 602-506-PETS (7357) or email MCVolunteer@mail.maricopa.gov. In response to feedback received, and to better address concerns regarding transparency, MCACC is also updating and posting its policies on its website. I encourage you to check out the “News, Subscriptions & Resources” tab at maricopa.gov/pets to access these policies as they become available. As you can see, we have a lot of changes in the works at MCACC. In fiscal year 2016, we adopted out 11,107 dogs— that’s nearly 10% more dogs than we adopted in 2015 and we hope to increase these numbers with your help. If you happen to be in the Sun Lakes area on Saturday, Oct. 29, stop by the Ed Robson Branch Library located 9330 E. Riggs Rd., from 10 a.m. to noon for our Dia de los Doggies adoption event. We will have our mobile adoption bus onsite with some great dogs looking for a home, or scratch behind the ear. Enjoy our fall weather and please continue to send me feedback on issues you care about! Denny Barney is a Gilbert resident and a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
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An open letter to all voters To all Republicans, Democrats and Independents, your true logic will be tested when voting in November. For president, a radical fringe of the GOP has spoken. Their nominee has put forth a scary agenda that promotes what amounts to a cleansing of Hispanics and the Muslim religion, to building a wall keeping our friendly neighbors out. This is a fraudulent, entertaining businessman that has lawsuits pending, who insults veterans, the physically handicapped and is hiding his tax returns. We must all vote our conscious be smart and leave party behind. Donald Trump is too dangerous to be our leader. We also have a senior senator that has failed his very own veterans with his deplorable voting record on veterans’ issues. He has on numerous occasions voted against funding on veterans’ health issues, better body armor and more funding for our VA hospitals. Sen. McCain must be defeated because he has failed veterans and all
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