Gilbert Sun News: September 2015 by Times Media Group

September 2015

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Constitution Fair important to Lewis

Freestanding emergency room opens in Gilbert BY KENNETH LAFAVE

BY KENNETH LAFAVE

A recent survey showed that more than half of American citizens confused the U.S. Constitution with the Declaration of Independence. Only 38 percent could name the three branches of government established by the Constitution, and not one in five could identify the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Town of Gilbert will not let that stand. Constitution Week, an official national observance, takes on special importance every year in Gilbert, which holds the nation’s largest annual celebration of the founding document of the United States see CONSTITUTION page 4

A “living” Statue of Liberty at Gilbert’s Constitution Fair. Submitted photo

A visit to an emergency room can mean driving miles to a major hospital, scrambling to park in a crowded hospital parking lot, and waiting for hours to be seen. An urgent care facility may be closer, but it might not be open, and the network of physicians available at a hospital ER is generally not available via urgent care. Enter Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital’s Emergency Room—a relatively new hybrid that is open all the time and connected professionally to a major hospital, but located separately and conveniently. “This is a 24-hour facility staffed by board certified physicians and nurses. It’s see EMERGENCY page 6

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The freestanding emergency room in Gilbert contains state-of-the-art equipment and is open 24/7. Submitted photo

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CONSTITUTION from page 1

of America. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend. “There was actually a Federal mandate in the 1950s that all communities should do something to honor the Constitution during Constitution Week,” said Barbara Stowell, who directs the project. “We just help to fulfill that mandate.” Constitution Week officially runs from Thursday, Sept. 17, to Wednesday, Sept. 23, commemorating the Sept. 17, 1787, adoption of the Constitution by the Congress of the Confederation. The mandate was enacted in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower with little response, but in 2002, John Lewis, who would go on to become Gilbert’s mayor, made it a priority. Lewis, who was then president of the Gilbert Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded Gilbert’s observance of Constitution Week as an event within his church in 2002, but by the following year, it had become a celebration throughout the town. “The Lewis family had moved to Gilbert (from Provo, Utah) on a July 3,” Lewis recalled. “We didn’t realize at the time that a lot of people were out of town for the summer, and the Fourth of July celebrations the next day were kind of lacking.” Lewis hit on the idea of making Constitution Week a holiday, because by mid-September, “everyone was back in town,” he said. “We started out with a kids’ parade,

and everyone came forward with good ideas, and it just got bigger and bigger every year. It is now, I believe, the largest celebration of Constitution Week in the country.” Gilbert’s Constitution Week observance culminates annually with a fair on the Saturday between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23. This year’s fair is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Gilbert Civic Center, 50 E. Civic Center Dr. “There will be historical displays, such as an inflatable Independence Hall where people can go in and view the Founding Fathers,” Stowell said. A biplane flyover will take place at 6:20 p.m., and throughout the evening a range of historical re-enactments, educational displays, tributes to fallen military, food vendors and kids’ performances will take place. The fair will conclude with an 8 p.m. concert of patriotic music and fireworks. Leading up to the fair, volunteers will go into Gilbert schools, dressed in 18th-century clothes, to talk about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, its first 10 amendments. The volunteers distribute trading cards featuring pictures of various Founding Fathers. Related Constitution Week events include a Boy Scout night when scouts can earn various citizenship-related merit badges. “Constitution Week is a great fit for Gilbert, with so many people here who love to celebrate freedom,” Lewis said. “There’s emotion that comes over

Banners remember the fallen during Constitution Week in Gilbert. Submitted photo

Historical reenactments take place at the fair. Submitted photo

me when I think that I raised my arm and took an oath to defend the Constitution. The theme is so important for our local residents, and especially

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A biplane flyover is set for the Constitution Fair. Submitted photo

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EMERGENCY from page 1

truly an emergency room, just without a hospital attached to it,” said Tim Bricker, president and CEO of Dignity Health Arizona’s Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers. Gilbert is the latest of three freestanding ERs the Dignity Health group has opened in the Valley. (The others are in Chandler and Glendale.) The state-of-the-art facility, located at 4760 E. Germann Rd., opened Aug. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included performances by the bands of two nearby high schools: Higley High School and Basha High School. Dignity Health also presented checks for $5,000 to each of the schools to support their band programs. “Our students enjoy going out into the community and supporting events and businesses,” said Ches Sharp, band director at Higley. “We are grateful, in turn, for the support of the businesses that provide these live performance opportunities and financial assistance to our music programs.” The new ER is a place someone might go instead of Bricker’s own Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, should they find it closer and more convenient. “The significance of this facility is it’s a way to give access to people for emergency visits. Instead of having to drive for several miles, they can come here.”

The ER looks less like a hospital and more like a storefront. “When you drive up, you see it’s smaller than a hospital,” which many will find less intimidating than approaching an imposing architectural façade, Bricker said. “Parking is easy and access is fast. The average waiting time is around five minutes.” Freestanding emergency rooms have come into their own only in the last few years, primarily, Bricker said, as the result of two related phenomena: the Affordable Care Act, and a decreasing number of available primary care physicians. “There are fewer people without insurance now, and that has created a greater demand for services,” Bricker said. “In addition, there’s a shortage in our country of primary care doctors, so people are taking more advantage of emergency room use.” Emergency rooms visits around the country have experienced significant growth. The ER at Mercy Gilbert, Bricker added, saw an 11 percent increase this year from last. Dignity Health is also addressing the primary-care doctor shortage, Bricker added. “We’re putting a lot of resources into primary care, bringing new doctors to

Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital’s Emergency Room in Gilbert provides medical help to the community. Submitted Photo need health care. And as you know, we have a population fluctuation during the winter, which sees more snowbirds and leads to winter being our peak season for visits.” For more information, visit www. azgeneraler.com/locations/gilbert.

the community to work with existing primary care facilities, and working hard to grow the number of those facilities.” Another dynamic at work in Arizona to increase the demand for both primary care physicians and emergency rooms is the state’s aging population. “The older we get, sadly, the more we

Learn musical instruments quickly through two programs Those who have always wanted to learn the guitar or piano can do so in a short time, thanks to two classes by musician Craig Coffman. Coffman said that “thousands” have learned the secret of how to play piano without reading music. He will teach “How to Play Piano in Three Hours” from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, through the Gilbert Parks and Recreation, Coffman’s approach reveals how the pros play. He has extensive experience as a professional pianist and music director. Having taught piano privately for more than 20 years, Coffman will share piano players’ tricks of the trade. “While the classical approach stresses discipline and precision in playing, this approach stresses enjoyment and getting great sounds early on,” Coffman said. “While precision is vital for classical music, this ‘pain-free’ method is more suitable for pop music of all kinds, from Broadway to rhythm and blues.” Coffman’s class materials are

accessible and practical, and allow a person with little or no experience to start on the road to—and eventually achieve—professional playing skills. While knowing how to read the treble clef is a good foundation, many students take the workshop with no prior piano experience. Students will learn how to use chords instead of traditional note-by-note music reading. Anyone interested in taking the workshop is welcome to send for a free pamphlet titled “How to Read Music Notation in Just 30 Minutes.” Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 S. Southwind Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85295. “Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy Adults and Teens” is a one-time course taught from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. The class teaches students the basics about playing chords on the guitar. “Over 20,000 students have attended my ‘instant piano’ class with great results,” Coffman said. “It occurred to me that the same

principles apply to the guitar. Many young people want to learn the guitar but the time and money involved in taking private lessons keeps them away. With this class I am able to give them enough information and tools that they can go home right away and teach themselves what they want to learn. “Many students just want to learn how to play simple tunes and they can start doing this right away. Others want to go further and I am then able to point them toward the right materials to help them go down this road. In the class, we also discuss some of the commons mistakes people make and the hurdles that prevent them from learning the guitar. If I can help students avoid these hurdles then they are much more likely to succeed.” Again, students do not need to know about music or the guitar to attend the class. This is designed for a beginner. For more information, call the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department at (480) 503-6200.

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Dignity Health, Gilbert Fire, GPS host training exercise Live drill comes prior to kickoff of high school football season

Dignity Health physicians and Gilbert Fire Department paramedics joined coaches and athletic trainers from Gilbert Public Schools to host a live exercise drill to prepare for handling injuries that may occur during the high school sports season. The Aug. 8 exercise, which included approximately 70 participants, came before the start of high school football. It was held at Campo Verde High School’s gymnasium. The drill focused on a variety of male and female sports for all fall, winter and spring seasons. Student athletes served as mock patients while sports medicine physicians, paramedics, coaches and athletic trainers worked to practice effective treatment methods for injured players. Approximately 2 million injuries are sustained in high school athletics each year, according to the Youth Sports

Safety Alliance. The drill enabled health care professionals and coaches in Gilbert to review and rehearse the most up-to-date techniques and roles for treating injured high school athletes. According to a press release, Gilbert Public Schools has become a leader in promoting sports safety and ensuring injured high school athletes receive fast and advanced medical treatment. Last year, the school district partnered with Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center to create a new sports medicine program for its 4,000 high school athletes. The program includes three additional full-time athletic trainers to provide sports injury care at five of the Gilbert high schools. In addition, sports medicine physicians from OrthoArizona Orthopedic are on the sidelines of nearly every game monitoring for injuries.

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Dignity Health athletic trainers work with physicians to give injured athletes the best care possible. Photo by Catrina Boppart of the Dignity Health Foundation—East Valley

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Healing Hearts schedules ‘Mane Event’ Gemini Acres Equine and Grimaldi’s are among the many community leaders donating to Healing Hearts Animal Rescue’s annual Mane Event Casino Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Gemini Acres Equine in Scottsdale. Healing Hearts Animal Rescue was formerly based in Gilbert. The benefit features “just for fun” gaming, prizes, a silent auction, drinks, appetizers and more to the public. Tickets are $65 and they can be purchased at www. healingheartsaz.org. Going out for a good cause is the nature of the Mane Event Casino Night. More than 350 guests are expected. Auction items include an all-inclusive stay at the Award Winning Triple Creek Ranch in Montana, Original Bronze by international equine Artist Wendy Morris Tank, team-signed Phoenix Suns Basketball and dozens of other unique and adventurous items. All proceeds will go directly to food, veterinary care and rehabilitation for the animals. Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge was established in 2005 to

provide a safe haven for neglected, abandoned and abused animals, and to promote the humane treatment for all animals. The goal of Healing Hearts is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout Arizona, to serve those animals who are the victims of abuse and to change the relationships between people and animals. Healing Hearts is one of Arizona’s largest horse and large-breed animal rescue, and has received animals from some of the state’s most high-profile animal abuse cases. The facility is located in New River. Healing Hearts cares for more than 45 horses, 10 cows, 12 pigs, six sheep and over 40 goats.

Banner MD Anderson testing pancreatic cancer drug Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing the safety and effectiveness of a drug that, when combined with chemotherapy, may make a difference in treating pancreatic cancer in patients who carry harmful mutations of either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Despite recent improvements in treatment options, pancreatic cancer continues to carry a poor prognosis and is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. “One of the recent research advances has been the realization that not all of pancreatic cancers are based on same genetic background, and that influences their behavior and response to treatment,” said Dr. Tomislav Dragovich, Medical Oncology and Hematology Division chief at Banner MD Anderson. “Personalizing cancer treatment often involves the option to enroll in a clinical trial.” The trial uses a new class of medications called PARP-inhibitors which are thought to be particularly effective in patients with the BRCA 1/2 mutation. Patients are first treated with a platinum-based chemotherapy regimen and can be included in the study depending on their initial response. The

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Drive down to Nicantoni’s Car aficionados—and even those who just love the roar of an engine—can head to Nicantoni’s Pizza for its fourth Friday get togethers. Patrons are invited to bring their own vehicle or merely enjoy the views of hot rods, classics, motorcycles and more. For more information, call (480) 892-2234 or visit www.facebook. com/nicantonis. The restaurant is located at 1430 W. Warner Rd., at McQueen Road, Gilbert. GSN photos by Kimberly Carrillo

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Gilbert police arrested Shaheen Esmaeili, 24, and Benjamin Henry, 16, Monday, Aug. 31, in connection with the death last April of Shohab Esmaeili, 20. Both were charged with reckless manslaughter, a class two felony. Shohab Esmaeili died April 5 when the car he was riding in, driven by his brother Shaheen Esmaeili, crashed during a street race with a car driven by Henry. According to police, the two cars were racing southbound on Higley Road at around 2:52 p.m., when Henry’s 2001 Acura sedan struck Esmaeili’s 2010 Nissan sedan going 70 mph. The Nissan was knocked off the road, where it struck a fence and rolled into a floodway. Shohab Esmaeili, the Nissan’s front-seat passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Dignity Health’s pet therapy program is largest in East Valley

Laura Ibsen’s dogs, Patches and Scooter, are two of 45 star canine volunteers in the East Valley’s largest hospital based pet therapy program, Dignity Health’s Paws for Patients. Ibsen and Patches, a Yorkie who is now 12, were one of the two original volunteer teams when the pet therapy program started at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center. Then in 2006, Ibsen was asked to lead the program’s expansion to Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Over the years, the program has quadrupled in size, welcoming new team members like Ibsen’s 1-year-old Havanese named Scooter. She knows firsthand the hardships associated with a hospital stay and quickly learned the critical benefits of a dog’s unconditional love. “I was diagnosed with lupus and scleroderma as a child and have been hospitalized more than 80 times in my life,” said Ibsen, 39. “When I was sick, my dog always made me feel better. I was a kid then, and didn’t quite understand what was happening. I just knew I felt

better when my dog was around.” Then in college, watching her friend struggle with cancer provided definitive proof that dogs made a difference in patient care. Every time she brought her dog to visit, Ibsen saw a newfound peace in her friend’s demeanor. Even as her friend grew more ill, it became more apparent to Ibsen that the dog was doing something extraordinary for her friend. “At one point, she was in bed and didn’t respond to anything. But, I laid my dog next to her and she smiled, and started petting the dog,” Ibsen recalled. “One to two days later, she passed away. Her interaction with my dog was the last bit of reaction or response that anybody saw out of her.” Dignity Health’s Paws for Patient program not only spreads human kindness, but it also makes a significant difference for patients. Light play and calm repose lift the spirits of patients, which has been shown to lower blood pressure and anxiety. Inclusion of animals in a patient’s care aids greater comfort, progress and recovery.

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McAlister’s Deli expanding to Gilbert in 2016 The fast-casual chain McAlister’s Deli is opening five restaurants in the Valley, including Gilbert. The exact location has yet to be revealed. Currently, McAlister’s has two restaurants—on North Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix and on West Bell Road in Peoria. Franchisees Jyoti Madhura, Preet Saini and Sanjiv Bhagat have extensive multiunit franchising experience as owners of

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Founded in 1989, McAlister’s Deli is known for its sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea. In addition to dine-in and takeout service, McAlister’s also offers catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, a hot spud bar and more.

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New Papa Murphy’s Pizza opens Writing classes offered throughout July Jesse and Toni Bolander have opened a new Papa Murphy’s, the country’s largest take-and-bake pizza chain, in Gilbert at 1981 E. Pecos Rd., Suite 104. The newest Gilbert location is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and it is the 46th Papa Murphy’s Pizza location to open in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Papa Murphy’s will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 with the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, kicking off a long weekend celebration of pizza specials and community activities. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Thursday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 18, the Pecos location will offer large pepperoni pizzas for $6 each. At 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, the first 100 customers in line will receive a free large pepperoni pizza. When that giveaway ends, large pepperoni pizzas will be marked at $4 on Saturday. Additionally, the new location will offer customers pizza tasting, games, prizes and other kid-friendly activities throughout the day on Saturday. Customers can text AZ099 to 90421 through Tuesday, Oct. 15, for a chance to

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Marilyn June Janson, M.S., Ed., owner of Janson Literary Services Inc. has scheduled a series of local publishing and creative writing classes. For more information, visit www.janwrite.com. For online classes, register at janlitserv@ cox.net or call (480) 699-6389. In-person classes include: • Author Publishing and Marketing Workshop. Learn about what’s new and how the industry has changed: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 5 through Sept. 26. Classes are $60 with a $10 fee paid to the instructor. Students meet at the Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. Register by calling (480) 503-6200. • Fiction Writing Workshop. Hone your writing skills in the genres of short stories, novels, children’s young adult, Manga and Anime, family history and memoirs: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 5 through Sept. 26. Classes are $60 with a $10 fee paid to the instructor. Students meet at the Southeast Regional Library. To register, call (480) 503-6200. • Autobiographical Novel Writing Workshop. Dreaming of turning your

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Jimmy Hales, a local software developer, believes in living life to the fullest and inspires others to do the same. So, when he found himself randomly competing in a national Chinese singing contest recently, he decided to embrace the extraordinary experience. “While my life tends to be pretty spontaneous, little could prepare me for competing on a televised Chinese singing competition,” Hales said. “I did take part in (the Chinese version of) ‘The Voice’ while living in China two years ago and got pretty far, but I got cut the round before the television rounds. “This time around, singing in a studio with hot lights, cameras, judges and a set of fellow competitors made the experience pretty nerve racking. I just went with things, but knowing that my musicianship was going to be shown to the world made me more nervous because I had a musical reputation to protect.” How did this all come to pass? According to Hales, it was a random twist of fate. “I stumbled on the competition by

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Phoenicia Café serves up taste of the Mediterranean

The Shrimp Ghallaba with tabbouleh and the beef kabob are spicy and satisfying. STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHY KERBY

The colorful, eight-page menu at the Phoenicia Café reminds me of a remark that my ASU nutrition professor made years ago. He said that Americans don’t eat lamb because of their love for the poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Even if that’s true, there are enough options at the 10-yearold Phoenicia Café to make even the most discerning diner happy. My husband, Lou, and I visited this gem of a restaurant at 1150 S. Gilbert Rd. on a recent Friday night. We discovered this wonderful taste of the Mediterranean in Gilbert. A massive azure blue mural of the Mediterranean Sea greets patrons upon entering the large dining room. Comfortable booths and chairs hug the walls and a center island. The open kitchen in the rear and “sweets” counter on the side add to the ambiance. As we waited for our food, our server, Yasmeen, told us that she is the daughter of owners Mohamed and Sylvia Belgaied who are from Tunisia and Macedonia, respectively. They moved to Arizona from Dearborn, Michigan, more than 20 years ago and opened a store, bakery and restaurant in Tempe. Later, they debuted the Gilbert location. Yasmeen’s brother and chef, Fouad, greeted us from the kitchen as she told us that one day her sibling would take over for their parents. It is not often that we hear young people speak with such pride about their parents. That, alone, made our visit special. For our meal, we chose a sandwich, a specialty dish and an entree. The Phoenicia Philly Steak ($7.99) was a tasty stack of thinly sliced steak, green and red peppers, onions, jack cheese and a special secret sauce. The Greek fries, topped with feta cheese and creamy dressing, that accompanied the sandwich were messy but delicious. The Shrimp Ghallaba ($13.99) was a first for us. The combination

Phoenicia Café offers a taste of the Mediterrean in Gilbert.

The tender beef kabob is served with Greek salad and creamy hummus.

of sautéed shrimp, peppers, onions, tomatoes and carrots served with basmati yellow rice seasoned with turmeric was spicy without being too hot. The beef kabob ($13.99) had cubes of grilled marinated filet mignon served with tahini sauce and we enjoyed each tender morsel. For our sides, we tried the tabbouleh and the hummus. The tabbouleh had a symphony of strong flavors zinging through each bite of finely minced parsley, tomatoes, onions, burghul, lemon, mint and olive oil. The creamy, spicy hummus with a basket of warm pita was outstanding. A meal at Phoenicia Café would be incomplete without trying one of the five varieties of Baklava ($1.99). This perfectly layered, rich, sweet masterpiece of thin pastry, honey and nuts is made by Sylvia with patience and love. Trust me when I say the Baklava alone is worth a trip to this family-owned and -operated Mediterranean delight in the heart of Gilbert. Phoenicia Café 1150 S. Gilbert Rd. Suite 104 Gilbert 85296 (480) 503-GYRO (4976) www.phoeniciacafe.com

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From the moment patients walk into the bright and comfortable waiting room at Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care, they are greeted warmly by staff. Submitted photo

Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care: ‘To care is to heal’ BY ALISON STANTON

When a woman walks into Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care in Gilbert for an appointment, she can rest assured that she will not only receive the best possible care, but that the staff will do everything they can to make her feel welcome and comfortable. Office manager Kay Garner said the doctors and nurse practitioners at Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care, which opened in Gilbert in 2000, provide a variety of medical services, including a comprehensive prenatal program, onsite ultrasound and fetal monitoring, fertility assistance and free pregnancy tests. “We also offer in-office surgeries such as sterilization and uterine ablation, familial cancer screening, adult and adolescent well care health and education, family planning and hormone replacement therapy,” she said. “The physicians work really hard at staying on top of their game, and a couple of them are now doing robotic surgery that is really state of the art.” Garner said everyone who works at Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care is devoted to making sure every patient feels safe, comfortable and valued as a person. “Our business philosophy is ‘To care is to heal.’ To be listened to and cared for well is, in great measure, what helps our patients heal,” Garner said.

She wants the office to feel like a safe haven for patients. “We want their experience to be a positive one, from the initial call to our office to checking out after their appointment. Patients can expect a warm, welcoming staff, and physicians who strive to stay on top of the latest, high-quality procedures.” Garner said she and the rest of the staff enjoy getting to know their patients, some of whom have come in for care since they opened 15 years ago. “Some of our doctors are now delivering babies for patients they delivered 20-plus years ago,” she said. Garner said the employees feel like family as well and have become close friends. “I have been here for 15 years and three other staff members have been here longer,” she said. The supportive and family environment spills over into the patient care. “I think our patients can sense how we care for each other. This, in turn, makes them feel as if they are a part of our family too. I love the environment we have created for our patients.” Southwest Contemporary Women’s Care is located at 2550 E. Guadalupe Rd, Suite 109, in Gilbert. For more information call (480) 505-4475 or visit www.swcwc.net.

Alliance Bank backs $2 million loan for local business Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bank, approved a $2 million loan for the new EVO Swim School facility, as a part of the bank’s SBA Loan Program to construct the company’s second location in Gilbert. EVO Swim School officially opened its doors in Gilbert within the last month. Students have the ability to learn how to swim at the indoor pool, while simultaneously allowing competitive swimmers the opportunity to practice their technique in the outdoor eight-lane, 25-yard pool, making it the first swim school in Arizona to offer the services. The privately funded location is unique to Arizona because it has no ties to school, municipality or government funding. EVO’s original facility is located in North Gilbert. “Our partnership with Alliance Bank was vital to the success of the construction for the newest EVO Swim School,” said David Tait, owner of EVO Swim School. “We built a strong relationship that went above-andbeyond any banker experience we have ever encountered. Alliance Bank was there every step of the way and took the time to get to know us as a business and understand our business model that allowed them to service our needs effectively.” Alliance Bank of Arizona is committed to supporting small businesses in the area, said Chris Call, the bank’s president of commercial lending. “Our mission is to provide the financing that local business owners need to continue to grow their companies, which results in increased services and growing job opportunities within the community,” Call said. “The relationship that we have

developed with David Tait and EVO Swim School is exactly the type of partnership that we strive to build with every client.” With 11 offices in Greater Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona and Flagstaff, along with Western Alliance’s robust national platform

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of specialized financial services, Alliance Bank of Arizona is a valued partner for Arizona’s business, real estate, professional, municipal and nonprofit communities. Western Alliance Bank is the primary affiliate of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorp. For more information, visit www. alliancebankofarizona.com.

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Cushman & Wakefield negotiate $4.5 million sale Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) of Arizona negotiated the $4.5 million sale of the Rancho Solano Gilbert Campus, 1305 S. Gilbert Rd., to IPF Rancho Solano LLC of San Diego. Jim Wilson, executive director with Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office, and Scott Shelbourne of C&W’s Chicago office represented the seller, Arizona Prep Real Estate LLC of Northbrook, Illinois, in the transaction. No other outside broker was involved. The property consists of a 9.92-acre campus, and a 33,265-square-foot building built in 1977. It served as a school for students in preschool through the fifth grade until it closed at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. The new tenant, Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.), is a nonprofit organization that provides programs for developmentally disabled children through a variety of therapies. L.I.F.E. relocated from its previous location at 3271 E. Queen Creek Rd. “The buyer’s group is excited to provide a new home for L.I.F.E. and support the outstanding opportunities that they

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provide to children and young adults,” said Wilson. The school features 23 classrooms, a multipurpose room, an 85,000-gallon swimming pool, two outdoor basketball courts, two large athletic fields, and two outside play areas with equipment. Approximate capacity is 350 students. The tenant also offers adult day treatment programs. Cushman & Wakefield advises and represents clients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment. Founded in 1917, it has 259 offices in 60 countries, employing more than 16,000 professionals. It offers a complete range of services to its occupier and investor clients for all property types, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, appraisal, consulting, corporate services, and property, facilities, project and risk management.

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Marketing workshop set to kick off The Small Business Council, a program of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, is kicking off a new series of marketing mastermind workshops to provide small businesses with actionable marketing plans designed to increase accountability and results. The Essentials of Marketing Small Business Workshop series features five unique workshops to boost marketing know-how and build competitive advantage. “Our council designed the workshops to focus on the topic of marketing,” said Jasmine Holmes, Small Business Council chairwoman and owner of 910 West. “Staying within this one area, allows us to go in-depth and go beyond the big picture to provide steps that any business can use in their marketing to attract new customers and make more sales.” Each workshop features an expert speaker and different topic, All workshops are sponsored by 910 West and hosted at Gilbert’s new St. Xavier University. Win the Marketing Game and Stop Wasting Money 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Presenter: Alan Tarr, MoneyWordsMarketing. com Secrets of Professional Copywriters: Using Differentiation, Messaging, and Branding

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to Grow Your Business, Speak Your Way to Success 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Presenter: Ed Phillips, Ed Phillips Business Speakers Academy Make Every Presentation a Game Changer: Online Marketing Made Easy 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15 Presenter: Jasmine Holmes, 910 West 5 Sites + 5 Hours = Marketing Success, Referral Marketing 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, April 8 Presenter: Victoria Trafton, Victoria Trafton Presents Social Media Marketing 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, June 10 Presenter: to be announced Workshops are $25 per session for members; $40 for nonmembers. Members can register for all five workshops for only $100, a savings of $25 and a guaranteed seat at each session. To register, or for more information, visit www.gilbertaz.com/ sbworkshops. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 650 members ranging from

home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 52,000 employees. The chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about, or join the chamber, call (480) 892-0056. In related Chamber news, the Gilbert organization offer 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 www.gilbertaz.com.

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The 411 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 The 411 is a comprehensive membership orientation at which attendees will learn how to maximize the benefits of their chamber investment. Gain an insider’s view of programs and services, ask questions of staff and develop an action plan for chamber

Good Government Roundtable with Gilbert Public Schools 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 An event of SRP’s Good Government series, this roundtable meeting will bring together governing board members and leaders of the Gilbert Public Schools with

Small Business Workshop: Win the Marketing Game and Stop Wasting Money 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Secrets of professional copywriters. The workshop will use differentiation, messaging and branding to grow their business. Alan Tarr from MoneyWordsMarketing.com is the presenter. Admission is $25 for members; $40 for nonmembers. St. Xavier University, 92 W. Vaughn Ave., Gilbert

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LGE Design Build completes Pomo at Heritage Marketplace LGE Design Build has completed tenant improvement construction for the 2,600-square-foot Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana at Heritage Marketplace. The restaurant features a 6,000-pound, wood-fire pizza oven imported from Italy with hand-crafted stone. In addition, the authentic Italian restaurant features a bar and outdoor seating. “As one of the restaurant hotspots in the Valley, Heritage Marketplace attracts a young crowd and creates a vibrant atmosphere,” said Stefano Fabbri, CEO and partner of Pomo Restaurant Group. “It is the perfect location for our fourth Valley restaurant. We’ve been busy since day one with happy guests.” The Pomo Restaurant Group also owns Pomo restaurants in Glendale, Scottsdale and Phoenix. Pomo at Heritage Marketplace opened in July. Heritage Marketplace, also developed by LGE Design Build, is a family-friendly, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development in downtown

Gilbert, on the northwest corner of Gilbert Road and Vaughn Avenue. The development is an integral part of Gilbert’s historic Heritage District. LGE Design Build launched Heritage Marketplace’s Phase 2 in June. The phase includes two buildings totaling 32,000 square feet with ground floor restaurant and retail space, and second-floor office space. The north building is about 10,000 square feet and the south buildings is about 22,000 square feet. In Phase 1, LGE has completed 31,000 square feet of a dynamic mixed-use office, retail and restaurant project. Tenants include Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, Pomo Pizzeria, Barrio Queen, Zinburger and Peterson’s OldFashioned Ice Cream. “Heritage Marketplace is bustling with restaurant and business activity, becoming one of the valley’s premier destinations for dining and commerce,” said Dave Sellers, LGE Design Build president.

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Arizona earns a B- for small business friendliness in survey Small business owners gave Arizona a Bfor its business friendliness, with relatively positive perceptions of its regulatory environment, according to Thumbtack’s annual Small Business Friendliness Survey. Nearly 18,000 U.S. small business owners responded to the survey, including 597 in Arizona. The study asked respondents to rate their state and city governments across a broad range of policy factors. Thumbtack.com then evaluated states and cities against one another along more than a dozen metrics. “Small business owners on Thumbtack have consistently told us that they welcome support from their governments, but are frequently frustrated by unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles,” said Jon Lieber, chief Thumbtack economist. “Arizona’s regulatory climate is better than in its neighboring states of California and

New Mexico, but it is still playing catchup with friendlier states like Colorado and Utah.” Arizona’s best scores were a B+ grade for its zoning regulations, which helped contribute to its B grade for regulations as a whole. Phoenix earned a B- grade for overall friendliness and Tucson earned a C grade for overall friendliness. Arizona’s worst score was a C- for training and networking programs. Thumbtack evaluated states and cities against one another along more than a dozen metrics. Respondents to the survey were mostly small service businesses with five or fewer employees. Every state in the country was represented, although only states with more than 50 responses and cities with more than 30 responses were given a grade. For more information, visit https:// www.thumbtack.com/az

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the business community for a discussion on the latest local, regional, and national issues in education. It is $20 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Gilbert Public Schools board room, 140 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert Chamber Chat – Morning 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Meet up with other chamber members for breakfast. This informal gathering is a fun way to share conversation with other professionals and learn more about businesses in the community. No agenda, no script—just good food, great company and friendly conversation. Darling Donuts, 1515 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite D-105, Gilbert 2015 East Valley Business Expo 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Register to attend the largest networking and business-to-business event of the year. The East Valley Business Expo was attended last year by more than 1,500 people and more than 100 exhibitors were on site to showcase their businesses. Gift cards, door prizes, raffles, and giveaways always draw a huge turnout and keep the energy dynamic. The expo is a joint production of the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Tempe Chambers of Commerce. St. Xavier University, 92 W. Vaughn Ave., Gilbert

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Banner Health names four new CFOs in Arizona Thomas Matenaer was named one of four new chief financial officers in the Banner Health system. He will serve Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert. Matenaer joined the centers on Monday, Aug. 31. He comes to Banner from Health First Medical Group in Melbourne, Florida, where he served as CFO. Prior to this role, Matenaer worked for Dignity Health as CFO for St. Joseph’s Medical Group in Phoenix and has held other various CFO and vice president positions with other health systems throughout his career. Banner Health also named Derek Lythgoe as the new chief financial officer for Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa; Cheryl Tong will serve Banner Desert Medical Center and Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa as CFO, and Darcy Robertson is CFO at Banner Payson Medical Center. “As Banner continues to grow, so do leadership opportunities within our organization,” said John Peters, vice president and chief financial officer of Banner’s Arizona East Region. “I am pleased to announce this talented group of individuals to lead financial operations at several of our facilities and look forward to having them as part of our team.” Tong joined Banner Desert and Cardon

Children’s on Monday, Aug. 24. She has more than 28 years of diverse experience in finance and accounting with 17 of those spent in health care including leadership positions in nonprofit and for-profit health care systems. Most recently, Tong served as corporate CFO for Avantai Hospitals, a four-hospital health care system in the Los Angeles area. Prior to that, she served as CFO of Antelope Valley Healthcare District in Lancaster, California. Robertson joined Banner Payson from Banner’s Page Hospital on Monday, Aug. 31. During her time as CFO in Page, Robertson proved to be skilled member of the finance team and demonstrated a commitment to providing the highest levels of quality patient care. Robertson joined Banner in 2013. She earned a bachelor’s from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. Lythgoe joins Banner Baywood and Banner Heart Sept. 14. He has 25 years of experience in health care financial management. Lythgoe joins Banner from Captial Medical Center in Olympia, Washington, where he served as CFO. Lythgoe previously worked for HCA Inc., where he served as CFO and held other positions in finance. Banner Health is headquartered in Arizona and is one of the largest

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nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and operates 29 acute-care hospitals—Banner Health Network, Banner-University Medicine, Banner Medical Group, long-term care centers, outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services, including family clinics, home care and hospice services, pharmacies and a nursing registry. Banner Health is in seven states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. For more information, visit www. BannerHealth.com.

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San Tan Hyundai raises over $10K for Phoenix Children’s Hospital BY ALISON STANTON

San Tan Hyundai’s recent drive to raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital far surpassed its goal of $600. For every sales and service purchase made in July at the Gilbert dealership,

San Tan Hyundai made a donation to the hospital, said General Manager Tom Scheurn. Customers, employees and vendors could also donate directly to the cause by putting money in change jars that were

Tom Scheurn, left, sales manager at San Tan Hyundai in Gilbert, presents a check to Bruce St. James from KTAR as Jordan, a young patient at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, looks on. Submitted photo

placed throughout the dealership, he said. Scheurn said he was thrilled to learn they had exceeded their goal of raising $10,000 by around $600. Scheurn said he was inspired to raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital because he knows first-hand about the excellent care the staff offers to sick and injured children. “We’ve used Phoenix Children’s Hospital ourselves for our grandkids, but they never had anything life threatening,” he said. “I do have some very good friends whose kids are plagued with more serious ailments who have received care there. “More and more kids are affected by childhood cancer and seeing how Phoenix Children’s Hospital operates, we felt they were a great cause.” Scheurn said San Tan Hyundai also sponsored the drive as a way to bring awareness about Phoenix Children’s Hospital to other Hyundai dealers. When he presented the check during a recent KTAR 24-hour radiothon. Scheurn said he challenged other Valley Hyundai dealerships to host their own drives to raise funds for the hospital. Debbie Stantus, development officer of cause-related marketing for Phoenix

Children’s Hospital Foundation, said she is truly grateful for San Tan Hyundai’s generous support of the hospital. “They collected donations from customers and employees and were truly passionate about making a difference for our kiddos,” she said. “It was this passion and commitment that helped them exceed their goal to raise $10,000 for the hospital.” Stantus said that because it is a nonprofit hospital, many of the programs and services Phoenix Children’s Hospital offers its families are completely funded through community support. These programs include the Animal Assisted Therapy Program, Camp Rainbow, Emily Center Library and many others, she said. “Without the support of great partners like San Tan Hyundai, these programs would not exist,” Stantus said. “The San Tan Hyundai team are true champions for our patients and we thank them and their customers for all their support of the hospital.” San Tan Hyundai is located at 3252 S. Auto Way in Gilbert. For more information, call (888) 616-1375 or visit www.santanhyundai.com

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County library board honors summer reading achievers Ten Maricopa County youngsters who participated in the Maricopa County Reads summer reading program were honored by the county’s Library Board of Directors. Ten youngsters who were identified as top point earners from the county’s five supervisory districts received a certificate of reading achievement by the Maricopa County Library Board of Directors. The awardees came from such cities and towns as Gilbert, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Mesa, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Mesa and Surprise. The program concluded Aug. 1. “Reading regularly is a pathway to improved learning and informed citizenship,” said Steve Chucri, chairman of the Maricopa County Library Board of Directors. “Through Maricopa County Reads, our library staff generated lots of excitement about reading through books, eBooks, guest appearances, and many other summer experiences in our libraries. We are pleased to honor kids for their reading accomplishments.” “Children are showing us that reading is important to them,” said Cindy

Kolaczynski, director of the Maricopa County Library District. “As the county librarian, it’s heartening to see kids and their parents embrace community libraries as destinations for personal development and growth as well a place for wholesome fun.” More than 77,000 individuals registered for the 2015 summer reading program and some 27,000 earned free books for their efforts. To qualify for a free book, a summer reading participant had to earn 500 points or more—one point for each minute read. “Participants in Maricopa County Reads retained an average of 87 percent of their reading comprehension skills during the program,” said Caris O’Malley, MCLD customer experience administrator. “That’s about 9 percent higher than the estimated summer reading skills retention norm calculated by Reading is Fundamental officials. Our program seems to be working well.” For more information about Maricopa County Reads, email Caris O’Malley at carisomalley@mcldaz.org. For a list of activities, visit www.mcldaz.org.

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challenges can include pushing the school day further into the evening with high school students involved in athletics and afterschool activities, as well as families with multiple children who rely on the older child to be home when the younger siblings arrive from school.” For families who are concerned about early start times, one alternative is an online education. One choice, Arizona Connections Academy, is a public, online school that serves students statewide in grades kindergarten through 12. Its administrative office is located in Gilbert. Kerri Wright, a principal at Arizona Connections Academy, said, generally, she believes children tend to perform best when they are allowed to wake up with their body clock. “Our (online) environment allows parents to work with their children to create a school schedule that best meets the needs of the child,” Wright explained.

“Teachers are available between 8 and 4 each day and provide opportunities for students to contact them later in the afternoon if that is what works best for the student’s schedule. From brain development to mood swings, we notice that the freedom to sleep later, if necessary, and to define their school day allows for the development of healthy habits and personal responsibility.” If online education is not an option, the CDC notes that there are many things parents can do to ensure that their teens get enough shuteye. These options include enforcing earlier bedtimes and limiting electronics (cellphones, TVs, etc.) at bedtime. Other expert suggestions are to create a relaxing bedtime routine (yes, even for teens), cut back on extracurricular activities if needed, sleep in an hour on the weekends, and afternoon naps of half an hour or less if needed.

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NBA star Harden hosts youth basketball camp BY ISRAEL GONZALEZ

NBA All-Star Guard and former ASU All-American James Harden hosted his first Valley youth basketball ProCamp in Gilbert from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23. “This city really raised me,” said Harden, who plays for the Houston Rockets. “I’m just trying to get more involved and give back to the community here.” The two-day camp was hosted at Inspire Courts and lasted three hours each day. Campers were divided by age group and participated with prep and college coaches from the area in various stations that taught different basketball fundamentals and skills. Harden also joined random stations around the camp surprising the kids and participating in drills. Select campers even had the opportunity to go one-onone and try to score against the NBA Players Association MVP. Five participants were able to score. This is Harden’s first camp in Arizona. Harden played basketball for ASU from 2007 to 2009 before being drafted third overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden said the experience at ASU helped him evolve as a basketball player. “As soon as I stepped on campus, they did an unbelievable job helping me—

everyone, the coaching staff, my teammates, everyone on campus,” Harden said. “I knew something great was going to happen. As long as I worked hard and stayed focused something positive would happen and it did.” Besides the basketball Seven-year-old DJ Spencer prepares to take James Harden to the hole, one on campers, the one. GSN photo by Tim Sealy gym was filled but also helping him mature. He said he with parents and Harden fans. Parents hopes to find more ways to give back to wore jerseys and held foam boards of the community. his signature beard to show their love “I went from a boy to a man,” Harden for Harden. Each camper received an autograph from Harden, a limited edition said. “College really matured me. Those James Harden Basketball ProCamp T-shirt two years really helped me a lot. It’s always great to come back and give back. and a team photo with Harden. Make sure the community knows that I Harden not only credits the Sun Devils really respect it.” community for helping with basketball,

Southeast Regional Library children’s area to get upgrade Construction crews are working on giving a facelift to Southeast Regional Library’s children’s area. During the update—which wraps up Friday, Sept. 4—access to children’s materials will be limited and the kids’ area of the library will be closed. There will be no changes to the hours of operation during renovation and the library will remain open. That period’s hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. The picture books and juvenile fiction sections will have a new layout and display shelving will be added once the children’s space reopens. Families who wish to access a full complement of children’s materials and services during the upgrade are invited to visit nearby Perry Branch Library or Queen Creek Branch Library in Queen Creek. For more information, call (602) 6523000 or visit www.mcldaz.org.

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Smartful Coaching offers workshops for students BY TRACY HOUSE

Gilbert-based life coach Bob Wilson has long offered his services to teachers, schools, businesses and parents. Now he’s helping high school and college students achieve their goals with “Keys to Effective Student Leadership.” The program utilizes the True Colors methodology for assessing personality types. True Colors is a model of personality identification that is easy to understand, remember and apply. With the colors of blue, gold, green and orange, True Colors distills the elaborate concepts of personality theory into a user-friendly, practical tool used to foster healthy productive relationships. The one-day, three-hour workshop is highly interactive with whole group activities. “One of the things I like about it (is) it’s highly accurate,” he said. “It’s fun, too.” The ideal group size is six to 25 participants, he said. “When you think about it, tying leadership with personality type makes a ton of sense,” Wilson said, “You’re looking more closely at yourself and saying ‘What are my tendencies and how can I really amplify those to be a better leader?’” Wilson is available to speak to classes, clubs or groups. School counselors and teachers can contact him to discuss specific topics to fit individual or group needs. He added that by understanding oneself better, it is easier to understand others. “I think that’s two key things in leadership—you need to understand yourself very well and you also need to understand the people you’re trying to lead.” The workshops are not limited to students. Wilson also works with businesses as well. “It’s going to help them communicate better. It’s going to help them understand themselves and others better,” he said. He is also available

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for intensive workshops and individual follow-up sessions. In addition to groups, Wilson offers one-on-one coaching in his Smartful Coaching business. “I do individual work outside of the True Colors as well,” he said. His initial consultation is free. He sits down and listens to clients’ and potential clients’ needs. “I found that to be the best way to determine do I have the background and experience to help them,” Wilson said. “And if they aren’t sure about coaching, it’s a good way for them to find out about it, face to face or on the phone. Whatever works for them.” Motivational speaking is another service Wilson offers through Smartful Coaching. “I have some specific topics that are popular, but if they have some other topic I can specialize it for them.” His motivational message is free to nonprofit organizations. “They give a lot to the community, and that’s my way to give back to them.” To learn more about Smartful Coaching, visit www.smartfulcoaching. com, or contact Bob Wilson at bob@ smartfulcoaching.com or call (480) 7100340.

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HIGLEY HAPPENINGS Higley High senior represents Arizona at Boys Nation The past few months have been a whirlwind of activity for Higley High senior Nicholas Stull. He was elected governor, declared martial law and was nearly impeached all in one week. Even that did not compare to his experience in Washington, D.C. Stull was one of two Higley High students to participate in the American Legion Boys State earlier this summer. Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. The selection process included an application and interview. The program is designed to teach boys about leadership and government. During Boys State, 375 high school students are placed into two political parties and many are given duties similar to those of true state government. There are senators and representatives, judges, law enforcement officers and a governor. That position is one the students elect halfway through the week and

Stull received the nod from his fellow participants. Soon after the election, Stull saw that some of the boys were not taking their roles seriously, and some were not having fun. He decided to declare martial law, something not expected by the counselors or the participants. “The senate and the house went crazy. They were trying to get out the back door. There was a point where I thought, ‘I’ve ruined this,’” he said. While the chaos was all in fun, Stull’s actions made the week even more intense and exciting for everyone. “They started passing impeachment laws. The civilians started coming to the gallery and watching laws being passed. That was huge. The result was the people who didn’t care, did and the people who weren’t interested, were,” he said. From the experience, Stull was nominated to be one of two Arizona representatives for Boys Nation and he

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Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Send items for student chronicles to christina@timespublications.com. Shelby Phillips earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Iowa in Iowa City at the close of the spring 2015 semester. About 5,100 students received UI degrees during spring 2015 commencement ceremonies. Shane D’sa, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, was named to the school’s dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester. Full-time students who earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the dean’s list. Benjamin Zuniga was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Zuniga was initiated at University of the Pacific. Zuniga is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of

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seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Paul Chan was among more than 1,000 students to graduate Cum Laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. The 209th Commencement ceremonies, held in the East Campus Athletic Village Stadium on May 30, included an address by Adm. Michelle Howard, vice chief of Naval Operations. Chan earned a bachelor of arts in architecture. Katie Repko is one of 1,700 students from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, who made the spring 2015 dean’s list. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average

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Dena E. Navarroli graduated Cum Laude from Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering on May 16 in the Alumni Healthful Living Center on the university’s campus. Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Bryan Sherrill has been named to the 2015 spring semester dean’s list at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for dean’s list, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0. Sherrill is a graduate of Chandler Preparatory Academy. The academic honors’ dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester has been announced by Dr. Frank Cheatham, Campbellsville University’s senior vice president for academic affairs. The list for the Campbellsville, Kentuckybased university includes senior Gentry Cameron Kinsella. The academic honors’ list recognizes students who

achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours. The spring 2015 academic honors’ list includes a total of 552 students, with 232 named to the president’s list for achieving a 4.0 grade point average, and 320 named to the dean’s list for achieving a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA. Allison Hansen will receive the Marjorie McKinley Memorial Scholarship from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences in Ames, Iowa. Hansen is a sophomore studying hospitality management at Iowa State. The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments awarded more than $1 million in student scholarships and awards for the 20152016 year. Luther senior Nicolle Martin participated in commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015 on May 24 in Luther’s Regents Center in Decorah, Iowa. Nicolle, the daughter of Camille and John Martin, earned a degree in German and art. She graduated cum laude.

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received the honor. “Boys Nation was a humbling experience. Going into Boys State, my goal was to be a better leader. Boys State inspired me. It just motivated me to be better at Boys Nation. I was not there to be a leader, but to learn,” he said. His weeklong adventure in Washington, D.C., included visits to the Pentagon, the offices of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court and the White House. “I sat back and absorbed everything I could,” he said. The group also met with President Obama, a moment Stull said he won’t soon forget. Stull hopes to take all he learned and transferred it into leadership at Higley High. He already has plans to run for office in several clubs. He also plays on the Higley High baseball team. With a 4.7 grade point average, and a class load of nearly all advanced placement classes, his senior year is bound to be busy. But he’s also looking toward the future. “Right now my goals are to keep every door open. I want to have as many options as possible. I love a little of everything,” Stull said.

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Collin Erickson received a Presidential Scholarship from Central College due to a high commitment to academic achievement. Erickson will be a first-year student this fall at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Tyler Lynch just began his first semester at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Eastern New Mexico University, a state institution offering 91 associate, bachelor and master degree options, serves students from around the world. Courses are offered on-campus and online. Constance Lee, graduated from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. Lee was among more than 350 students to graduate from Lake Forest College at Ravinia Festival Park on May 9. Lee is a graduate of Mesquite High School. Jacqueline Strom started coursework at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, on Aug. 31. Strom’s major is public health.

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Love of nature grows at Boyce Thompson Arboretum winds around a canyon rim, flowers alive Like any sentimental mother who can’t with hummingbirds and butterflies and believe her little cherub is already a surly many more. We’ve visited at all seasons, teenager, I’ve taken (and frequently look become members and even volunteered back on) my share of snapshots. Happily, there. with one destination that’s become a On this visit, my son and I showed family tradition, I have a ready-made up just in time for a guided dragonfly excuse, as well as a lovely background for walk led by photographer and dragonfly those photos. enthusiast Roger My son and I have Racut. We’ve been regularly visited Boyce on most of the Thompson Arboretum, interpretive tours which houses more the arboretum offers; than 3,000 different exploring plants, desert plants as well lizards, insects and as the animals that more. The groups call the plants and often, but not environment home, always, include other since shortly after children. This time, A sulphur butterfly perches on some he learned to walk. he was the youngest flowers in the Hummingbird and In those days, it was participant. It didn’t Butterfly Garden, which showcases the best local spot flowers that attract the colorful visitors. matter; everyone in I knew to take long attendance watched GSN photo by Kimberly Hosey walks and expose him with childlike to the natural world. As time went by enthusiasm as Racut netted a large and we got to know the trails well, we orange-red flame skimmer dragonfly, found favorite spots: the main trail as it gave everybody a close look and photo BY KIMBERLY HOSEY

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Ask yourself: What is worship? Most of you reading this article will be coming from different points of view and different religious expressions. I would like to shed some light about my experience with worship and how I see it lived out in my Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod context and would love to dialogue with you about how you view worship, too. A few questions: Is worship primarily us coming to God to offer him our heart in praise? Is worship us coming to Jesus to sing songs? Is worship God coming to judge us sinners? The only thing we can come to God to offer Jesus in our worship is our sin. We rebel against God and have done so since our conception. Our worship begins with Jesus coming to us, not us going to Jesus. In order to understand that concept, let me explain the word “liturgy” to you that my church body uses in their services. Liturgy can be thought of as the flow and structure of our worship service including the invocation, confession/absolution, singing, readings from God’s word, sermon, offering, prayers, Sacraments of baptism/ Holy Communion and benediction. Liturgy literally means “service.” But

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whose service is it—God’s or ours? In worship, we come as beggars in need of being forgiven. Martin Luther, the German reformer in the 16th century, once wrote that we come to worship with an empty bag. We come to receive from God gifts of grace. But what gifts do we receive? What are the gifts that we receive in worship from Jesus? Let’s find out. Use a Bible you have or just Google these verses. • Read Matthew 18:20. What does God give in worship? His presence. • Read 1 John 1:9-10. What does God give in worship? Forgiveness of sins; grace. • Read Acts 2:42-47. or 1 Corinthians 11:2326. What does God give in worship? His body and blood. • Read 1 Peter 3:21-22. What does God give in worship? Salvation through baptism. • Read Nos. 6:24-26. What does God give in worship? His blessing, peace and favor. God gives to us in worship. Worship is first and foremost, God serving us. We receive. God initiates as we the people of God gathers. Let me explain this to you with the four dimensions of God’s call upon us to fill through a “worshipful life.”

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First dimension of worship: God comes to us. We receive. Second dimension of worship: We respond to God in praise and offerings. Third dimension of worship: Then we join together in the church/the body of Christ in fellowship. Fourth dimension of worship: Worship then goes out to others during the week as we offer our bodies as living sacrifices to love the community in Jesus’ name. “A Worshipful Life” is living in Jesus’ presence 24/7. Now, let’s read Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” What does this say about our worship? Therefore, in the fall, how will you live out “A Worshipful Life” throughout the week in where Jesus has placed you in the community? I would like to offer two suggestions on how to live “A Worshipful Life:” • First: When you go to worship, remember that Jesus is filling you up with His grace. Come picturing yourself with an empty bag. Let Jesus fill you up with His presence. Come with an empty bag and leave filled up with His grace! • Second: After worship, get involved loving people in Jesus name in Gilbert, Mesa and beyond. I am sure any of our local churches would be extremely

happy to help plug you into service this summer or fall. Just go to Google and type in Gilbert churches to see which one is closest to you. No matter how you serve, enjoy using your filled up bag from Jesus Christ to give some of that grace and forgiveness to others in the community. Enjoy living out your “Worshipful Life” into the fall! Jesus lives!

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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 www.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 www.centralaz.com/Arena/?page=5644 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 www.lds.org/church/temples/gilbertarizona?lang=eng For more information about the temple, visit the website above. First United Methodist Church of Gilbert 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert 85233 (480) 892-9166 www.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—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.

Mission Community Church 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert 85234 (480) 545-4024 www.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. Real Life Church Church services at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert 85295 (480) 444-0231 or www.reallife.cc The church believes in one God consisting of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. God is the creator of all things, including man. Redemption Gilbert 1820 W. Elliot Rd, Gilbert 85233 (480) 632-2220 www.gilbert.redemptionaz.com/ about/a-brief-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. Resurrection Episcopal Church Meets at Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert 85233 (480) 719-5343 www.resurrectiongilbert.org Services: Call for information The world sends the message that we must hold right beliefs and exhibit right behaviors before we can rightly belong. To God, that idea is backward. We always belong to God, and in Christ nothing can separate us from his love and acceptance. Growth in Godly ways of being and doing is cultivated when we acknowledge that

we are already known and loved by God. All people are welcome at the church, and congregation officials don’t just say it, they live it. St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 2654 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert 85295 (480) 279-6737 www.smarymag.org A Roman Catholic parish that witnesses the love of Jesus Christ through evangelization, Catechesis and celebration of the Sacraments. San Tan Bible Church 1424 S. Promenade Lane, Gilbert 85296 Phone number not available. www.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. Sun Valley Community Church 456 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert 85296 (480) 632-8920, www.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. Two Rivers Church 326 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234 (480) 892-2435, www.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. Valor Christian Center 3015 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert 85296 (480) 545-4321, www.ValorCC.com Services: 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays Valor Christian Center is a spirit-filled church that believes God’s word is relevant for today. Its mission is to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world and to see lives transformed by His power. Join the congregation for its Healing Service the last Sunday of each month.

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Gilbert Presbyterian Church 235 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234 (480) 892-6753 www.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 with everyone.

Living Water United Methodist Fellowship Highland Park Elementary School 230 N Cole. Dr., Gilbert 85234 www.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.

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Resurrection Episcopal launching Bring the animals Bible reading campaign for a special blessing Resurrection Episcopal Church is launching a new campaign to encourage Gilbert residents to read the Bible more. “The Story” is a unique 31-week program that is free to the public. The curriculum is for adults and children. Children will cover the material at the same time as the adults, so that the entire family can experience “The Story.” The program will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, following the regular Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. The church meets Sundays at the Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., in the Heritage District. “The Bible is central to our faith,” said the Rev. Scott Jones of Resurrection Episcopal Church. “But many people are intimidated by its scope and size. ‘The Story’ gives us a way to journey from Genesis to Revelation together in 31 weeks so everyone understands God’s story and how their story intersects with it.” The Bible is the bestselling book in history, but how many people are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008) found that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day. Resurrection Episcopal Church is hoping

to reverse this trend, starting with its own congregation. Jones said he believes that “The Story” is the right tool to increase Biblical literacy, helping readers understand God’s story from Genesis to Revelation and how their own stories intersect with God’s. Consisting of 31 chapters of carefully selected Scriptures sequenced in chronological order, “The Story” presents the word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel. “I want the people in my congregation, as well as the town of Gilbert, to realize the incredible love God has for them and how their story is found in His story,” said Jones. With thousands of participating churches nationwide, “The Story” is becoming a movement that is bringing wide-ranging benefits to local churches. Many have reported increased community outreach, increased Biblical literacy, congregational growth and a greater understanding of how God’s story reveals the reasons for the things that happen in man’s story. Resurrection Episcopal Church would like to invite those interested in experiencing “The Story” with them to visit www. ResurrectionGilbert.org, or call the church at (480) 719-5343 for more information. To learn more about “The Story,” visit www. thestory.com.

Pet lovers are invited to First United Methodist Church for an afternoon of interaction, education, blessings and fun during the Blessing of the Animals celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. The ceremony is set for 3 p.m. Pets play an important part in many families and communities. When a pet is sick or expecting, the change in dynamics can make a huge impact on the pet owner and the family. It’s well known that their presence is not only therapeutic but in some cases (i.e., service dogs) a necessity for day-to-day participation in society. First United Methodist Church’s staff believes the love owners show their pets is a direct reflection of God’s love on us. The church’s first Blessing of the Animals is one way that it can support the community in a fun and meaningful way. The event will have information and activities for low-cost vaccines and microchipping. Several different organizations

with their adoptable pets will be present. The AZ Herpetological Society will be there with snakes, lizards and other reptiles. A mobile petting zoo will be present with lambs, goats, ducks and more. Bring pets and/or find one to adopt then stay for a Blessing of the Animals at 3 p.m. at First UMC of Gilbert at 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert. For more information, call (480) 8929166 or visit www.gilbertumc.org.

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Hale Centre Theatre crowns downtown Gilbert BY KENNETH LAFAVE

Hale Centre Theatre opened 12 years ago in downtown Gilbert. The neighborhood was, to say the least, not what it is today. “Next door was a trailer park, with broken beer bottles everywhere,” recalled David Hale Dietlein, who owns and runs the theater with his wife, Corrin. “The town water tower was rusted, with barbed wire around it. An old, beatup gas station was across the street from Joe’s Barbecue, the only restaurant. The gas station always seemed abandoned.” Today, a Park ‘n’ Ride has replaced the trailer park. And it is much in demand, as downtown Gilbert has become a chic

Dave Dietlein, along with wife, Corrin, opened the Hale Centre Theatre with a vision of producing family shows. Submitted photo

destination. Joe’s Barbecue remains, but it is now the flagship among a fleet of eateries that feature everything from seafood to tacos. An Oregano’s Restaurant stands where the gas station was. The town water tower glistens white. Hale Centre Theatre had a role in the transformation. Its sold-out performances of family theater fare has brought thousands of visitors to downtown Gilbert and helped create a demand for the kind of cultural infrastructure the area now enjoys. The theater’s founding resulted from Dietlein’s casual phone conversation with a relative. Dietlein’s grandparents, Nathan and Ruth Hale, were the founders of Glendale, California’s Hale Centre Theatre, a thriving family venue since its inception in 1947. He grew up working in the theater, and watched as his grandparents’ operation expanded to additional theaters in California and Utah. “I worked in L.A. theater professionally from 1982 to about 1999, and I was really wanting to get out of L.A.,” Dietlein said. “The congestion, the traffic—I wanted to find another place. I went north with my brother, Tim, who was my partner in the Glendale theater, and we spent a year looking for a different space for a theater.” Their search came up dry, but one day Dietlein called a cousin who lived in Gilbert and told her about his challenge. “She said this would be a fabulous place for a theater like Hale, because it was a great family area. I drove out to take a look around.”

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Dietlein drove around the Valley and considered Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa as possible locations. “But when it came down to the line, I went with my gut. Gilbert felt right.” Then-mayor Cynthia Dunham agreed, encouraging Dietlein to look past the broken beer bottles. Dunham and her administration “had a great vision for the downtown area,” Dietlein said. “They kept telling me the area had great potential. Part of the time I agreed, and part of the time I thought, ‘Am I crazy?’” Nine banks rejected Dietlein’s loan application, but a 10th, the nowshuttered Union Bank, loaned him the money. Dietlein brought the building in right in time for his announced opening night, so narrowly making the budget that he couldn’t even afford to finish the baseboards in the lobby. Since that opening night in 2003, the 348-seat house has not known one dark night. There is always a show going on, whether it’s the main series, running Wednesdays through Sundays, or the Monday thought Tuesday night secondary series. Though Gilbert’s Hale Centre Theatre is

www.GilbertSunNews.com one of five producing in three states and owned by members of the same family, each is run independently; the group is not a franchise. “We all live and die on our own. There’s no common decision-making or financing,” Dietlein said. The Dietleins choose the plays and musicals to be produced at their theater by selecting from the range of popular shows. The only restriction is that the script needs to be family-friendly. The Hale just concluded a production of “Tarzan” and opened a production of the detective spoof, “Something’s Afoot.” The upcoming season will also include “Mary Poppins,” “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “West Side Story.” For a complete listing of the season and for ticket information, go to www.haletheatrearizona.com. Unlike almost all other live theaters in the country, the five Hale venues rely wholly on ticket sales for revenue, without added income from state or corporate donors. “We can never sit still and assume it’s always going to be like it has been,” Dietlein concluded. “We have to put our best foot forward every time, and produce the best shows we can on a conservative budget.”

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Highland graduate receives scholarship to Juilliard BY ALISON STANTON

Highland High School graduate Kolton Krouse dreamed of studying at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City ever since he saw his older sister, Kailee, perform in a dance show. Recently, 19-year-old Kolton packed up his belongings and moved to the Big Apple to study at Juilliard, thanks to a $25,000 scholarship. “We both played basketball and soccer and did all kinds of sports when we were kids,” said Kolton about Kailee. When he was 9, Kolton recalled being mesmerized as he watched Kailee dance on stage. He knew at that moment that he also wanted to learn to dance. Over the years, Kolton learned and competed in a variety of dance genres, including ballet, hip hop, modern, jazz, contemporary, acrobatics and ballroom. Before moving to New York City, Kolton trained four days a week at Tempe Dance Academy, where he focused mainly on ballet, jazz and acrobatics. During the past decade, Kolton has won numerous awards and received many accolades for his talent.

Kolton is the only dancer in 20 years to have won all four titles for the New York City Dance Alliance, he said, and in 2013, he won the Young Artists competition in dance at the Herberger Theater Center. Kolton also auditioned for “So You Think You Can Dance” and made it to the round held in Las Vegas, but had to bow out of the competition after finding out he was accepted to Juilliard. He said it is difficult to pick out which style of dance he likes best, but he narrowed in on classical ballet. “It’s very pretty and so technical. I also think that jazz is very empowering, when you hit the notes really hard,” he said. Kolton said he especially loves the challenges of dancing. “It’s not that other sports are not challenging, but there are new ways to approach dancing each time you do it and make it mean something more,” he said. Jennifer Duxbury, a dance educator at One Image Dance Company, the highest level of dance at Highland High School, has known Kolton for five years. In addition to being impressed by his “phenomenal” technique, lines and turns,

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Kolton Krouse, 19, a graduate of Highland High School, has been dancing since he was 9. He recently left home to begin training at Juilliard in New York City. Submitted photo

Duxbury said Kolton has a strong work ethic and can do any style of dance. “Kolton also knows how to command a stage. He has such a presence and comfort up there,” she said. “He truly understands how to captivate and connect to an audience.” Duxbury is proud of how humble Kolton has remained, despite his many awards. “He never acts above anyone else and he utilizes every opportunity to keep growing as a dancer.” In January, Kolton auditioned for Juilliard in San Francisco. He made it to the final round and found out a few weeks later

that he was one of just two dozen students who were accepted to the school. “I was in shock when they called and told me I had been accepted. I thought they were joking,” he said. Looking ahead, Kolton said he hopes to be on Broadway. In addition to dancing, he enjoys singing and acting. Although he said he was a “little nervous and sad” to leave his family and friends in Gilbert, Kolton said he is excited to start training at Juilliard. “I’m excited to see what the world has in store for me.”

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Art Intersection shows ‘depth’ in the arts community BY LAUREN MARSHALL

For Alan Fitzgerald, founding Art Intersection in Gilbert has been bittersweet. It’s attracted attention from around the world with its latest exhibit “Depth of Perception,” drawing artists from as far as Australia, Germany and France. But Art Intersection was created not long after Fitzgerald’s son, a photographer, died after graduating college. “I was inspired by the work he was doing,” Fitzgerald said. “It became clear, though, that doing art is expensive and difficult.” In response to that, Fitzgerald offers a reasonably priced membership. There are four levels: Student ($35), Friend ($60), Photographer ($135) and Patron ($300 shared, two people). Students have become a big part of Art Intersection. “After finishing their work at ASU as photographers and art students, they didn’t have anywhere to make work anymore,” Fitzgerald said. They got jobs, but they didn’t have a working space. The space features three galleries along with labs that are open to the public. Anyone is welcome to come and use the workspace and equipment that spans a

wide range of photography techniques. Fitzgerald explained that Art Intersection is not meant to function as a museum to preserve these historical photography techniques, but rather to bring these procedures into a modern context. Gallery Director Gina DeGideo echoed this sentiment. DeGideo had been involved with Art Intersection before stepping into the role of gallery director. She came to the gallery when she was still an art student, and explained that she was always interested in the exhibits because they offer a component that technology cannot. “They think they get the same experience by viewing art online, and it’s a completely different experience when you walk into a gallery and you actually look at something and look at that artwork versus something 2-D on your screen,” DeGideo said. According to Fitzgerald, the gallery is looking to expand its artist-in-residence program. He is looking for students from Arizona’s universities, particularly MFA students. Along with connecting with students, Fitzgerald explained that Art Intersection is looking to serve Arizona’s art community

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and bring Arizona more regional recognition. “I wish it was stronger, but I’m not attempting to serve that,” Fitzgerald said about the Gilbert art community. “I’m really attempting to serve the state of Arizona and be part of the large art-photography business in Arizona.” DeGideo added that Art Intersection’s workshop teaching rare photography techniques is one of the things that bring the gallery recognition. “We are one of the few places in Gilbert that actually brings tourism to Gilbert,” DeGideo said. “There’s people who fly in here to do workshops because...they are only offered in certain states at certain times.” The new “Depth of Field” exhibition is also upping the reputation of Art Intersection in the national and global

scene. This is the gallery’s first exhibit it has not curated. Art Intersection’s team has worked with Rfotofolio, a nonprofit, digital photography platform that is based out of Houston, which interviewed and selected the more than 70 artists featured in the exhibit. “‘Depth of field’ is also a term we use in lenses and cameras, and it has to do with what’s in focus,” Fitzgerald said. “But depth of field also means, you know, how deep are we looking and what are we looking at, so there’s a wide range of photography and artists.” Art Intersection is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert. For more information, call (480) 361-1118 or visit www.artintersection.com.

Art studio welcomes Adams Internationally known artist, David Emitt Adams, will make a tintype portrait during a special portrait session event at Art Intersection. Individuals can sit for a unique, handcrafted portrait, made using the historic tintype process originally invented in the 1850s. A session lasts between 30 to 45 minutes and individuals take away a fresh tintype portrait that will make a perfect keepsake or gift. The tintype image is captured on a 4 inch by 5 inch aluminum plate. Allow an additional 30-minutes after the session for the plate to dry, or individuals can pick it up the next business day. The session price includes only one tintype and does not include retakes unless there are clear issues with the image. Retakes are done at the discretion of the photographer. They can easily photograph one to two people and may be able to add a third person maximum. The exposure time may be as long as 5-seconds, so the subjects must be able to hold a pose, without moving for the exposure duration. No pets. Since tintypes are unique and cannot be

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“Ode to Peace,” Sunday, Sept. 20, CCA. A music, dance and martial arts extravaganza from cultures around the world celebrating 70 years of peace commemorating the end of WWII. “Crimes of the Heart,” through Sunday, Sept. 20, TAS. In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of their grandfather, who is living out his final hours in the local hospital. Heartbeat City: Tribute to the Music of the Cars, Saturday, Sept. 5, WHP. Named for one of the Cars biggest selling albums, “Heartbeat City” faithfully recreates the look and sound of the Cars. Latin Comedy Jam, Fri., Sept. 11, WHP. Dillion Garcia, Javi Luna, Frankie Quinones, Roberto Rodriguez and Steve Trevino are featured in the Latin Comedy Jam. Plugged In, Saturday, Sept. 12, CCA. The Chandler Center for the Arts, along with Rock ‘n’ Roll High School select the top nine bands to perform at the center’s signature youth concert, Plugged In.

Vietnamese Music Concert, Sat., Sept. 12, WHP. Truong Giang is hosting the concert that will feature many performers. “Heaven Can Wait,” Monday, Sept. 14, through Tuesday, Nov. 17, HCT. Before departing for the afterlife, Joe Pendleton discovers that, despite being in limbo, he is not scheduled to die for another 60 years. Ballet Hispanico, Wednesday, Sept. 16, and Friday, Sept. 18, MAC. Ballet Hispanico will perform an evening-length masterpiece of “CARMEN.maquia.” Dana Carvey, Saturday, Sept. 19, WHP. Dana Carvey is a master of impersonations, costar of the “Wayne’s World”

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So the Donald thinks he knows everything and he talks with a split tongue. But how many other billionaires do you know? Really? And you don’t trust them? Well, listen to them anyway. Well, another haboob is supposed to be on the way. Too bad. Is Grandma the only one who still remembers when the Gila River tribal areas were green with cotton and grain, until civilization decided they do not need all that water they’ve used for 1,000 years? They thought it should be a nice, pretty desert to drive through between Phoenix and Tucson. What happened to all the people who understood what damage was done to this country in the name of so-called civilization like the eastern states had? It’s sickening when you see what has been done to this area. After 20 or more Obamagates, I’m reminded that George Washington could not tell a lie. Barack Obama could not tell the truth. Poor Wickenburg being flooded again with many other neighborhoods. So many people come to Arizona to develop it and they know nothing of the topography, let alone the weather. Arizona is at the mercy of all the other people from other places who think they’re going to improve the great, vast desert. Too bad suckers, just build again in another wash area. Have you noticed yet that there are a million people or more who are only a little bit better off than the refugees in Syria and other countries around the world? What are you doing to help your brothers? When something happens in politics you don’t like, it is unconstitutional. If you find a picture of the Supreme Court building, the façade says, “Equal protection under the law.” That is for everyone. Laws the Supreme Court interpret are

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based on the Constitution. Just because you don’t like or are afraid of gays, that is no reason to show your ignorance. Every president has done something someone doesn’t like. I wonder if the rhetoric will be as bad for the next Democratic president. A request from the 2016 voters: Will the elected representatives please stand up and the rest of you seventh-grade argumentative crybabies just shut up? How do you handle a 3-year-old temper tantrum? Oh interesting, the same way you handle people like Donald Trump—ignore them. Thank you PBS world news for actually showing us world news that’s worthwhile and not just a repetitive pictures of one man—a generally ignorant jerk—still being a popular jerk. Are there any Roosevelts left in politics anymore in the country? What this country really needs is another Teddy or Franklin. Come out, come out wherever you are! Gee if stupid hiker laws are just too much to confuse the legislators, how about signs that say no hiking during temperatures over 98 degrees? No hiking between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.? It’s hard to believe some people are that ignorant of common sense—in the public and the Legislature. At times, I think Sound Off should be renamed Comedy Central. Obama’s National Security Adviser Susan Rice has admitted there are secret portions of the deal with Iran. Obama is setting America up for destruction by Iran. Oh dear, the teenage groupies are out again, crying for sympathy for the menopausal grandmas. What country this has

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become when ignorant and indiscretion is more important news than anything on TV. It’s obvious the animal revolt movie is more about people reverting to the kill or be killed psychology of today’s new world attitude. Pay attention to the movies. Sometimes they get it right. The initials U.S.A. now stand for “understanding attrition.” Get it? U.S.A.? The new nation is training citizens to be ignorant. If someone doesn’t like horses in their area, just kill them. If they see too many children in their neighborhood, get rid of them, too. America is feeding the world in the world food bank and Mr. Putin is burning the surplus in Russia because it came from America. Who do you think is the nuttiest one in the world? Certainly not Washington, when we have Russians starving their own and they think Putin is a good leader. Oh boy. It’s getting sicker all the time. Too bad. With primaries fixing to start up soon, I would just like to urge everyone, regardless of party affiliation or viewpoints, remember to take the time and get out there and vote. Make it a priority. Too many times I come across people who refuse to vote and some have never voted in their life, yet they are always the first to criticize when someone they can’t stand gets in. Sorry, but if you don’t vote, shut up. You lost your right to an opinion on the matter. Take care and God bless and go vote. Reasonable people would not object to using some public resources to preserve history. However, reasonable people would expect that all such public funds be

used effectively and efficiently. In the case of one Arizona state agency, that is not happening. The Arizona Historical Society is a state agency that receives a cash allocation of over $3 million every year. That, however, is only a portion of the annual cost to taxpayers, who also pay to maintain six state history museum buildings in Tucson, Tempe, Flagstaff and Yuma. Those costs are hidden because they are not included in the AHS budget. The building costs are buried in the budget for the Arizona Department of Administration which manages and maintains all state-owned buildings. The mortgage payment alone on the 80,000-square-foot Tempe facility is $1.3 million per year. Therefore, the annual cost of maintaining the half dozen AHS facilities is easily more than the $3 million in cash. So, what do taxpayers get in return for the $5 million to $10 million that the AHS consumes each year? Not much. Total attendance at all six history museums was less than 23,000 last year, and attendance has been declining rapidly for the past 10 years. Apparently, each museum visitor costs taxpayers hundreds of dollars. The AHS does archive documents as well as operate state history museums. However, that function is redundant to the mission of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. That state agency also operates a museum at the State Capitol. Therefore, taxpayers are supporting the overhead for two state agencies that do basically the same thing. The AHS, with approximately 40 employees, is a top-heavy organization with some sixfigure and near six-figure salaries. The director is paid more than the governor. The AHS museum in Tempe is especially wasteful. It has 10 state employees, a huge mortgage payment and received less than 3,400 visitors last year. That museum in particular has a history of incompetence and inefficiency. It has

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It’s always election season for county recorder BY DENNY BARNEY, MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 1

You might wonder what an entire elections office does in the “off-season.” There are four consolidated dates for jurisdictions to hold elections: DENNY BARNEY. March, May, August Submitted photo and November. This means, in fact, there is almost always an election! On top of the larger city and state elections, the department also manages special elections, such as library, fire, hospital and school districts and the presidential preference. The department accommodates these workload swings by only having 55 permanent employees supplemented by 200 temporary employees. The temporary employees work for months preceding an election on early voting, voter registration and poll worker recruitment. Others assist in postelection processing and the statemandated hand-count process. On top of that, the department requires 3,846 special election poll workers and 118 troubleshooters at the peak of major elections. These individuals work to setup polling places, replace equipment and monitor polling activity so each voter’s experience is seamless. Elections need this dynamic workforce model to manage the more than 1.3 million ballots cast each statewide election. When they aren’t administering our First Amendment right to vote, they are promoting it. The department conducts outreach events several times a week across the 724 precincts countywide. These

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