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The Annual Artists of the Superstitions’ selfguided studio tour will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
November 1st & 2nd. This tour has become an
anticipated event for art lovers since it began
in 2007. This free, self-guided tour allows
you to visit many of the artists’ studios, which
are close to each other scattered in front of the
awesome Superstition
Mountains. The juried artists offer
their creativity in
Clay,
Glass,
Gourds, Jewelry,
Painting, Photography,
Pottery,
Sculpture, Wood, and
more. This gives you a
wonderful time to just relax and spend the
weekend in the Gold Canyon/Apache Junction area, driving roads less traveled, visiting studios, meeting with the artists, and
watching them demonstrate their creativity.
While visiting each studio, take some
time to really see the art works these artists
create, and you might find a special piece
that speaks to you. This year there will be
56 artists at 20 studios in and around
Apache Junction /Gold Canyon.
Maps will be available mid-October from the
AOTS website: www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com.
The map includes the addresses of each studio on
the tour, the names of the artists, and each studio’s
special medium.
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More detailed information may be found at the
Artists of the Supersitions website, www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com , or email your questions
to: [email protected]
For information, please contact Julie Hathaway, [email protected], 480-288-6022
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A.D.O.B.E.
Newsletter From
Association for the Development Of a Better Environment
The Voice of Gold Canyon
A.D.O.B.E. Mission Statement: The purpose of A.D.O.B.E. is to gather
aand disseminate to its membership information pertaining to any public, private
government commercial or developmental activities that may affect the present or future
vate, government,
character or environment of the community, and to serve as a conduit between these entities
and the membership. The Gold Canyon Ledger is published by A.D.O.B.E.
Hello everyone, have you noticed the beautiful white fluffy cloud formations
throughout September? I absolutely love them! We didn’t get any high temperatures
like 108 to 110 degrees where we live in Kings Ranch. I just looked at the outside
thermometer and its only 90 degrees today! Ah – thank heaven!
Remember, I must remind you of the A.D.O.B.E. election in January. We have two
positions open. A position on the Board would require a monthly Board meeting and
a monthly membership meeting at the Hotel. If you are interested, please call Marta
at 480-982-1690.
Are you ready for another year of our monthly meetings? We have tried to make
them interesting and worthwhile. Our October meeting will be especially worth while
because representatives of the Resolution Mining Co., Vicky Peacey, Senior Manager
and Engineer plus her associates will be giving us much needed information about
the project. The second part of the program will be Roy Chavez, Chairperson of the
Concerned Citizen and Retired Miner Coalition, a non profit organization. This is a
very important meeting for us to gain information that we have not heard before. There
will be no questions from the members during the meeting due to time limits.
Our Dinosaur Park, behind the Elementary School Building, looks great after all
the rain. Be sure to take the time to visit it and the beautiful Butterfly Garden. I know
you will enjoy it.
Our A.D.O.B.E. Highway clean-up that we do twice a year, is scheduled for
November 8th at 7:30 am at the Baptist Church. Mark your calendars! We really
appreciate your help.
We will see you at our A.D.O.B.E. Membership meeting on October 16th at 6:30
pm for coffee and cookies at the Best Western Hotel and 7:00 for the meeting. This is
an important meeting; please make an effort to be with us. Looking forward to seeing
all of you!
Genevieve Bricker
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President
A.D.O.B.E. Board
THE GOLD CANYON LEDGER
Volume XXXIV, Number 10, October 2014
Published Monthly by A.D.O.B.E.
Association for the Development
of a Better Environment serving the
community of Gold Canyon, Arizona.
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Vice President
LuAnn
Oakley
President
982-1015
Secretary
983-1415
Bob Harris
Treasurer
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ON THE COVER...by Bob Benjamin
Bob and Carolin Benjamin love to watch the Hummingbirds in their yard … Anna’s, Costa’s, Rufous and more. But in late
August this interloper appeared and Bob ran for his camera. In more than 10 years we’d never seen a Hummingbird Moth …
which is actually a White-line Sphynx Moth. Bob and Carolin are residents of Gold Canyon.
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 4
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Not only can one learn to survive in the
desert, but attendees at classes this winter at the
Superstition Mountain Museum can learn to eat
well while in the great outdoors, too. Desert
Safety and Survival and Dutch Oven Cooking
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classes will be offered once again this fall and
winter, due to popular demand.
The Desert Safety class is taught by Jean
(JJay) Robert Pelletier, a former Green Beret
Survival Instructor, world traveler, and an active
outdoorsman. In this class, JJay teaches students
important tips about surviving in just about any
situation. There is a $25 fee for this course that
includes a special survival kit for backpacks and
a survival booklet. Classes are 9 a.m. to noon on
Saturdays, Oct. 11, Nov. 15, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and
Mar. 7.
Attendees at the Dutch Oven Cooking
Classes taught by “Mountain Man” Dave
Kresky, “Raven” Robin Kresky, and “Trapper “
Howie Gregg will be instructed in the techniques
and recipes to make cowboy and mountain man
recipes over an open fire. Learn the basics to create main dishes, breads, cobblers and other food.
The grand finale of each class is a lunch made
during class. Cost for the three-hour class that
runs from 9 a.m. to noon is $10 per class. The
first class is Saturday, Oct. 11, followed by Saturday classes on Nov. 15, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and
Mar. 7.
Pre-register for these classes by calling the
museum at 480-983-4888 or stopping by the museum gift shop to sign up.
The museum is located at 4087 N. Apache
Trail (Highway 88), just 3 miles northeast of
Apache Junction and is open daily from 9 a.m.
until 4 p.m.
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Dutch Oven Cooking classes.
GOLD CANYON GARDEN
CLUB PLANT SALE-SATURDAY
10/18/14
Artists of the Superstitions invite you to mark your calendar for Sunday, October 19, 2014, 10am to 3pm for a day of
Fine Art, Entertainment, and Wine Tasting in the park-like setting of the Queen Creek Olive Mill. The Olive Mill is located
at 25062 S. Meridian Rd. in Queen Creek (off Combs Rd).
Visitors will have the opportunity to view and purchase Fine
Art from over 25 members of the Artists of the Superstitions
displaying their painting, photography, jewelry, woodworking
and gourd creations.
The Artists of the Superstitions is a juried art group of
award winning artists from Apache Junction and Gold Canyon
and was formed in 2007. AOTS sponsors five fine art shows
every year, including the popular Studio Art Tour in November.
The Queen Creek Olive Mill has local finely crafted olive
oil for sale in their gift shop plus, coffee, pizza and sandwiches. You can take a tour
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The Gold Canyon Garden Club
will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday October 18th from 8:00 am
until 12:00 noon. The sale will take
place in the parking lot of the
Methodist Church ( across from the
former Red Sage ) on King's Ranch
Rd.
Gardeners will be available to
help you choose appropriate plants,
and to answer questions regarding
planting methods and maintenance.
This sale will provide the Club with funds needed to maintain its community Butterfly
garden, and to continue its charity work. Please remember that October is the prime planting time in our magnificent Sonoran Desert! The plants you buy will be of the highest
q ality at the most reasonable prices. Your purchases will
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INSIDE
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Financial Focus
Real Estate For You
FEATURES
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Bang-Up
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Desert Survival and Dutch Oven
Cooking
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“ART IN THE OLIVE GROVE”
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GOLD CANYON GARDEN CLUB
PLANT SALE-SATURDAY
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Autumn Classes at Smiling
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Do Your See Change on The
Horizon
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Free Harvest Festival at GC
United Methodist Church
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CAAFA HOSTS ANNUAL DISCO
FEVER FUNDRAISER
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Meet Artist Deborah Lee at
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EVENTS, HIKES, PROGRAMS AT
LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK
OCTOBER 2014
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Flintknapping Class Scheduled at
Superstition
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A New Partnership
p is Formed 14
LORI BLANK & ASSOCIATES, LLC
ANNOUNCES THE TEAM OF
MILLER KLOSINSKI
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Recent Hype in Hypertension
Guidelines
17
Jaime Jorge, Christian Concert
Violinist, Performs at Gold Canyon
United Methodist Church
19
It’s Fall! Come One, Come All! 20
“Rock Art off the Southwest” With
Native American Naturalist
21
FONSECA & BLANK RECEIVE
NEW “MASTER CERTIFIED
NEGOTIATION EXPERT
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Superstition Mtn Astronomical
League
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23
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR
FOR LOCAL GARDENERS
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The 50th Anniversary off John
Calvin Presbyterian
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Church
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‘Wings off the Superstitions’
Dedication, Fundraiser
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SAYLER AND NYE RECEIVES
NEW “MASTER CERTIFIED
NEGOTIATION EXPERT
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What we can learn ffrom our dogs
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DEPARTMENTS
News From ADOBE
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On The Cover
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Calendar off Events
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Join ADOBE
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Business Directoryy
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October 2014
Gold Canyon Community Calendar
Submissions deadline - the 10th of prior month
Fax (480) 983-3325 or e-mail [email protected].
The complete calendar may also be viewed at www.goldcanyonconnection.com
Events at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, For Hours and classes, check the complete event pages on their website at http://ag.arizona.edu/bta/events.html Recorded information (hours, directions, events, etc): (520) 689-2811 or contact the Business
Off: (520) 689-2723. You may also Email: [email protected]
Events and classes at Smiling Dog Learning Center throughout this month.
Call Kathy at (480) 288-8749 or email smilingdoglandscapes.com to view the complete
calendar of classes and fun activities.
Exciting activities year round at the Superstition Mountain Museum. Call
(480) 983-4888 or visit www.SuperstitionMountainMuseum.org for schedule of classes and
events.
Sunday, October 12th, Jaime Jorge in Concert, 3:00 p.m., Listen to the beautiful sounds of a christian concert violinist at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church.
Everyone is asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the Gold Canyon Food
Bank. Contact (480) 982-3776 for information.
Friday, October 17th, Pinal Partnership Breakfast Roundtable, 7:30 a.m.,
Be sure to mark your calendar for the Pinal Partnership breakfast roundtable with
hard hitting political consultants from both sides of the aisle. They will be sizing up
the various races heating up across Pinal County and Arizona! The location will be
Dolce Vita, 3301 S. Goldfield Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for non members. Register now to guarantee a seat at this Pinal Partnership Breakfast. If paying by check, send to P.O. Box 904 Florence, AZ 85132.
Questions? Call (480) 528-9747 or email [email protected].
Wednesday October 22nd, The Rotary Club of Superstition Mountain
Proudly Announces Guest Speaker Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S.,
Representing the Fourth Congressional District of Arizona, 11:45 a.m.-1:15
p.m., Rotary meets every Wednesday at The Gold Canyon Golf Resort – 6100 Kings
Ranch Road – Gold Canyon – For this event seating
g is limited to 127 - please contact
Rotarian Walter “Harvey” Clark at [email protected] or 203.841.7666
to place your reservation request. This is a regular scheduled luncheon meeting for
Rotary members - non-Rotarian meal cost is $12 per person. A short meet and greet
is planned p
prior to the meeting starting at 11:15.
Saturday, October 25th, ‘Star Party’, 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Superstition Mountain
Astronomical League is hosting an Open House Public Astronomical Observing Session at the Lost Dutchman State Park, Weather Permitting
g. This is free to the public
but a $7 per vehicle park entrance will be assessed to enter the park. Members of
the League will provide the community with telescopic views of celestial objects and
will be available to answer questions. For more information email
[email protected].
Sunday October 26th, Harvest Festival, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Gold Canyon United
Methodist Church at 6640 S Kings Ranch Road is hosting a free Harvest Festival
followed by a Country Western worship service with music by The Houser Gang.
There will be craft vendors with items for sale, an apple pie bake-off, entertainment,
a hay ride, a donkey wagon ride, games and activities for the children along with a
costume parade with candy treats at 3:00 pm. And, you won’t go away hungry as
food will be available at no charge. Although donations of any amount will be graciously accepted, there is no charge for this event. Contact (480) 982-3776 for more
information.
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 6
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Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 7
MONTHLY MEETINGS and CLASSES
Gold Canyon Soroptimists, Contact Cathi Kniola 480 694-3816.
Golf Clinics or Lessons, Mountain Brook Golf Club, Contact Curt
Miles (480) 671-1000 or email [email protected].
A.D.O.B.E., Contact Genevieve Bricker (480) 983-1415.
Al-Anon Meetings, Contact Office (480) 969-6144 or
www.al-anoneastvalley.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Contact Blair (480) 288-3671 or cell
(480) 245-8300.
Alzheimer’s Support Group - Superstition Foothills Baptist
Church, Contact (480) 983-9025.
Chanting Montras, for schedule email Clasina at [email protected].
Classes at Smiling Dog Learning Center, Call Kathy at (480) 288-8749
or email [email protected]. Visit smilingdoglandscapes.com to view the complete calendar.
Clogging with Ann Mills for schedule www.letsdoclogging.com, or
(480) 278-0871.
GriefShare - Superstition Foothills Baptist Church, Contact Ina
(480) 982-3426.
Jane Jones Pinal Co. Benefits Coordinator - Superstition Foothills
Baptist Church, (480) 983-9025.
Ladies Bible Study - Superstition Foothills Baptist Church, Contact
(480) 983-9025.
Men’s Breakfast - Superstition Foothills Baptist Church, Contact
(480) 983-9025.
Mind Menders Support Grp
p, Call Jeanette Lunstead (480) 671-9888 or
Nancy Bilensky (480) 982-3686.
Paladin Social Club, Contact Sue Birmingham (480) 288-0022.
Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, Support Group, childcare.
Call (480) 982-0196.
Pet Services of Gold Canyon Obedience & Agility Classes, Contact
Kathy at (480) 652-4900 or email [email protected]
Conversation Café, Contact Christine Smith at christine-smith@talk-
Reiki Masters, for schedule email Clasina at [email protected]
talk.net or call (480) 288-8969.
Couples Patterned Dancing, for more info email [email protected].
Dance with Dee Dee. com for details contact (480) 510-3318.
Edible Gardening Grp, Contact Jean Buckborough (480) 982-6020 or
Pioneer Club (1st
(480) 982-3776.
- 6th grades),
contact Katharine Keller at
S.A.N.D. Meeting, Northeastern Pinal County Economic Dev. Group.
Call Stacy (602) 684-4444.
[email protected].
Smiling Dog Learning Center, Contact Kathy (480) 288-8749 or
[email protected].
G.C.B.A. Networking, Contact Jean Buckborough (480) 982-6020 or
[email protected].
Superstition Mountain Republican Club, Contact Steven Boyd
(480) 510-6791 or [email protected].
Gold Canyon Business Assoc., Contact Chris Bukovac (480) 474-8037
or visit www.gcba.biz.
Superstition Mountain Rotary Club, Contact Jay Jones
(480) 983-4450.
Gold Canyon Democrats Club, Contact Carolyn Gordon
(480) 671-8570.
Superstition Network and Referral Group (SNRG), Contact Sharon
Stover (480) 226-4121.
Gold Canyon Garden Club, Contact Pam Ingram (480) 982-5213.
Weight Watchers - Superstition Foothills Baptist Church, Contact
(480) 983-9025.
Gold Canyon Lions Club, Contact Bob Lembke at (480) 474-9109.
Gold Canyon Republicans, Contact Pam Burks (480) 214-5555.
Women of Wisdom - Contact Renee’ Spears (480) 215-8328
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Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 8
Creosote, The Medicine Chest of the Desert
Growing up in
the Midwest, the
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thunderstorm
scented the air
with an earthy musk. After our recent September monsoon rains, I
couldn’t find an earthworm but the air was fragrant with the oily, pungent smell of Creosote, sometimes called Greasewood or Little
Stinker!
Not to be confused with the pine tar substance used to treat lumber,
Creosote is thought to be the oldest living plant in the desert. One
specimen in California was carbon dated to 13,000 years old. This
hardy plant is not often used in backyard landscaping but is quite
plentiful in our desert, opportunistically bursting with tiny green
leaves and yellow blooms after a good rain no matter the season. Ancient desert tribes believed Creosote brought one into harmony with
the sun. In fact, I know a few people today who do a final rinse with
a Creosote wash after their daily shower in lieu of sunscreen.
When you come upon Creosote along a desert trail, you might notice that it usually stands alone. This self-survivor emits an oily germicide that prevents seeds, even its own, from germinating nearby,
thereby eliminating competition for precious water. It is this antibacterial, antifungal, germicidal oil that has earned Creosote another
nickname: the medicine chest of the desert. Native Americans massaged creosote salve into their skin to soothe dryness, abrasions, ease
allergies and joint pain. If you harvest Creosote leaves and blooms,
you should dry them first, and then grind the material up before cre-
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remove residue and smell on your blender, utensils, or other item used in
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• Free Irrigation Class on Tuesday October 21st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. led by Tom McDonald
and Bill Roe.
For more information, check out our website at www.smilingdoglandscapes.com.
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email [email protected] to reserve your spot today! Smiling Dog Landscapes is located in Gold Canyon, AZ. Directions to our location will be given upon class registration.
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By Caleb Huftalin, CFP®
Gold Canyon residents see an abundance of
change. For some, it's coming back into town for
the irresistible weather of the upcoming season.
For others, it's a drastic life transition such as
moving across the country, selling a business, retiring from a life-long career or experiencing a
windfall of income, property or assets. These
transitions trigger emotions previously unfelt,
and they are a unique pivot point for countless
decisions.
Do you see change on the horizon? Read on
for two questions you can ask yourself to recalibrate before it's too late and how we applied
these to our recent move across the country.
1. If you could develop, improve or change
anything about your lifestyle or current situation,
what would that be (and what makes you so
sure)?
2. What do you want to teach your children
about the value of money?
This summer, my wife, our two boys and I
Free Harvest
Festival at GC
United Methodist
Church
Gold Canyon United Methodist Church is
hosting a free Harvest Festival followed by a
Country Western worship service with music
by The Houser Gang. There will be craft vendors with items for sale, an apple pie bake-off,
entertainment, a hay ride, donkey wagon ride
for children, games and activities for the children along with a costume parade with candy
treats at 3:00 pm. And, you won’t go away hungry as food will be available at no charge.
Although donations of any amount will be graciously accepted, there is no charge for this event.
The afternoon activities promise fun and enjoyment for the whole family!
When: Sunday, October 26, 2014 ~ 2:00 to
5:00 pm
Where: Gold Canyon United Methodist
Church campus
6640 S Kings Ranch Road
Gold Canyon, AZ
480-982-3776
So, gather the kids, your neighbors and
friends and join us for a fun filled afternoon.
moved from just north of Atlanta and purchased
a home in the Gold Canyon area. We have family
living in Tempe, Mesa, Apache Junction and
Gold Canyon, and raising our boys near family
was important enough for us to pull up our roots
and make the jump. Fortunately, the area we
"landed" is a premier community, so we're beyond grateful!
Here’s how we made the biggest change of
our life based on the questions I posed earlier.
1. We pretty much had it all--and we were
grateful! We were highly involved at our vibrant
local church. We had built a great business and
created a work-life balance that favored flexibility. Our home was in a beautiful community
filled with others in our life stage. And so much
more.
The one thing we wanted to change about our
situation was seeing our boys grow up near some
family, such as Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts and
Cousins. We were so sure because we talked
about it often. Afternoon hikes or evening strolls
almost always included a mention of living near
family.
2. This clarifying question alone can surface
some of your most important values. We want
our kids to grow up knowing that money is a tool
to be used, not a goal to pursue. Money and
wealth is neutral. It can be used to bring about
incredible change, progress and joy in relationships. But viewed incorrectly, it can also provide
false self-confidence, materialism and a bottomless desire for more. Moving to Arizona meant a
slower pace of "material" growth (at least initially) as we would lose the business momentum
in Georgia. But hopefully our kids will recognize
through this sacrifice that money in and of itself
isn't the highest priority.
Here's the kicker. I didn't create these questions (and so many more). Intelligent people
around us did. The questions themselves may be
more powerful than the answers, because without the questions, we wouldn't have ultimate
clarity or confidence. And we'd still be living in
Georgia. Who's asking you great questions?
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Help Us Support Victims of Domestic Abuse
and Get Your Groove On
Meet Artist
Deborah Lee at
Superstition
Mountain Museum
The Community Alliance Against Family Abuse
(CAAFA), the non-profit domestic violence service provider
serving Northern Pinal and far Eastern Maricopa Counties,
will be holding their Annual Disco Fever: Dancing Against
Community Alliance
Against Family Abuse
Domestic Violence event, Saturday, October 25th. The
groove-a-thon begins at 6PM and will take place at the Dolce Empowering individuals, families and communities affected by domestic abuse.
Vida Resort in Apache Junction, 3301 S. Goldfield Rd.
“Disco Fever is one of our most exciting events,” said CAAFA Executive Director, Elizabeth
Ditlevson Garman. “It is the perfect opportunity for us to let our hair down and work to help victims
of domestic violence and sexual assault at the same time! We couldn’t do it without the amazing
support of so many community members and organizations who always strive to help us improve
the lives of the people we serve.”
Tickets to this funkalicious event will include dinner and drinks, awards for Best Dressed and, of
course, a full night of getting’ jiggy on the dance floor! Tickets are $25 if purchased before October
1st and $30 anytime after. If you’ve got a lot friends ready to get down, purchase nine tickets and
get your tenth ticket free. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/discofever-dancing-against-domestic-violence-tickets-11714144321 or at CAAFA’s office at 185 N.
Apache Trail, Suite 1.
CAAFA provides a toll-free 24 hour crisis line, empowerment sessions, legal advocacy, support
groups, emergency shelter services, advocacy, and community education and outreach, which touch
thousands of community members and domestic and sexual violence victims each year. Disco Fever:
Dancing Against Domestic Violence helps to ensure that CAAFA can continue to maintain and grow
their services, all of which are available free of charge.
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The “Simply Irresistible Watercolors” of Gold
Canyon artist Deborah A. Lee will be featured
when the Superstition Mountain Museum
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Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Hours will be 9 a.m.
until 4 p.m. Debby will be on hand to
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Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 11
EVENTS, HIKES, PROGRAMS
AT LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK OCTOBER 2014
Please join us for exciting interpretive ranger
and volunteer naturalist guided hikes and family-oriented programs, weather permitting, at
Lost Dutchman State Park. Fees for guided hikes
and programs are included in the park entry fee
of $7 per vehicle or with your annual pass.
Reservations are not required unless specified in
the program description. 6109 N Apache Trail,
Apache Junction, AZ 480-982-4485.
d 12: Family
Saturday, October 11 and
Camp Out
The Arizona Family Campout Program (FCP)
designed for families that have litttle or no camping experience will be held at LD
DSP. Registration fee is $85 for up to family off 4 (children
5 yrs and younger or pets cannot atteend this
program). Tents, sleeping matss, chairs,
lanterns, lunch, dinner, breakffast and
campfire treats provided. Activitties include hikes, archery, mountain bik
ke
clinic, geocaching and campfire sto-ries. Limited spaces. Register on
line at AZStateParks.com/family.
Louie Juers, Camp Coordinator.
Saturday, October 11:
Amazing Night Under the
Skies, 7-9 p.m.
Join Dr. Sky, a radio/TV
journalist based in Phoenix, for
An Amazing Night Under the Skies. What planets will we see in the dark desert sky? Dress
warmly and be prepared to be amazed at the
sightings. Palo Verde Day Use area (weather permitting).
Wednesday, October 15: Getting to Know
the Birds Around You, 8 a.m.
Meeting in the Saguaro Day Use area, there
will be a brief discussion about how to tell one
bird from another; then we’ll be looking for resident birds (from hawks to hummingbirds) and
for any late migrants stopping by on their way
south. After birding the Saguaro Day use area,
we’ll look for birds as we walk up toward
Jacob’s Crosscut Trail. We’ll make the short loop
around and back to Saguaro Day Use lot, birding
as we go. This is more of an “amble” than a hike
as we let the birds come to us. Bring binoculars,
water and wear sturdy trail shoes. No dogs,
please. Led by volunteer Birder Babs.
Wednesday, October 22: Sunset Hike, 4:15 p.m.
Following the Treasure Loop trail to Jacobs
Cross Cut and intersecting with Siphon Draw
Trail will find hikers marveling at the mountain
and the sky full of color, especially when there a
few clouds. Elevation change is 102 ft. on very
well maintained trails. Easy, 2 hour hike. Bring
a flashlight for return to parking lot. Meet at
Saguaro Day Use area. Led by volunteer hiking
leader Nancy.
Friday, October 24: Star Talk, 7:30 p.m.
Learn about the night sky, constellations and
planets with local astronomer Bill Dellinges.
Parking and seating at campground amphitheater.
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rides in a little over three years. She is a member
of the Mountain Bike Patrol for the McDowell
Sonoran Preserve, and this year Amy was elected
to the Board of Directors for the MBAA (Mountain Bike Association of Arizona) as Recreational
Director.
Optional Group Camp: Expand your fun and
arrive on Friday and camp in the Parks’ Group
Camping Area for the weekend. Camping Fee of
$15.00 per night can be paid upon entering the
Park and is not included in the Mountain Bike
Clinic fee. You can ride the trail or hike the trails
on Sunday!
Saturday, October 25: Star Party, 7 p.m.
Members of the Superstition Astronomical
League will provide telescopic views of the night
sky and will answer questions about astronomy
and astronomical equipment. In short, this is an
opportunity to see the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and other astronomical phenomena
using a sophisticated telescope and also talk with
very knowledgeable and experienced local astronomers! What will be in the sky tonight?
Saguaro Day Use area.
Wednesday, October 30: Treasure the
Hike! 9 a.m.
This hike along the Treasure Loop Trail offers
the hiker opportunities to stretch the legs as the
elevation changes approximately 500’ within the
first mile, with views of the Four Peaks and
downtown Phoenix (on a clear day), rock formations, and a gentle decline on the return of the
loop trail. Considered a moderate hike due to elevation change and length of hike (2.5 mi.), the
average hiker will find it a most enjoyable hike.
Meet at Cholla Day Use area. Led by volunteer
hiking leader Barb.
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Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 12
Flintknapping Class Scheduled at
Superstition Mountain Museum
An all-day class on Flintknapping has
been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014
at the Superstition Mountain Museum.
Class instructor will be Jon Boyd, a semiretired teacher and author who is an expert
on flintknapping and teaches stone tool
making at Pima Community College in
Tucson. Cost of the class is $25 per person
and class registration is required.
Flintknapping or knapping is the shaping
of flint, obsidian or some other high silica
stones through a controlled process of lithic
reduction to make stone tools, sharp projecFlintknapped points
come in all sizes,
shapes and color.
tile points like arrowheads or
spearheads, flat-faced stones
to for building strikers or
décor, or, in modern times,
even creating art. The original
Germanic term “knopp”
meant strike or shape.
Flintknapper Jon Boyd demonstrates the
technique.
The Native Americans produced some of the
finest projectile points and blades in the world.
In today’s world, flintkapping is often learned by
outdoorsmen for survival reasons. However,
there were others who created objects far beyond
their utilitarian purpose, producing diversity in
shape and color. These ancient artists are the inspiration for some modern “knappers.”
The class will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. It
consists of an hour’s morning lecture and a video
on the history of flintknapping, the concepts behind how it works, and use of the materials involved. After a one-hour lunch break, there is an
afternoon session devoted to working hands-on
with stone and flintknapping tools.
Students should be sure to dress for spending
time outdoors, wear eye protection and gloves
(glasses or sunglasses are OK, or safety glasses
will be provided), and should not wear shorts or
open-toed shoes. This activity generates very
sharp edges, and exposed flesh can receive a cut.
Registration can be accomplished filling out
a form available in the museum gift shop located
at 4087 N. Apache Trail (SR88) in Apache Junction, AZ. Payment is due at registration. For
more information on this class or about the museum, go to www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org., or call 480-983-4888.
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 13
A NEW PARTNERSHIP IS FORMED
By Lion Terry Storbakken & Lion Bonnie Weaver, Publicity Chairperson
On August 16, 2014 a new fundraising event took
place between the Kings Ranch Road and Highway 60
Walgreens and the Lions of Gold Canyon. The two partnered to sponsor the first Annual Gold Canyon Golf Resort Golf Tournament. Lion Pam Burks worked with
Walgreens manager Robin Whittaker to initiate this new
fundraising event.
Fifty-eight golfers hit the links, supported by Kings
Ranch Walgreen’s employee volunteers and several Gold
Canyon Lions members as a supporting cast to make sure
things ran smoothly. Eighteen holes of golf, a great lunch,
with an abundance of prizes came together for a very successful first year event. Benefits will go to the Gold
Canyon Lions fundraising efforts going directly towards
the club’s annual project fund and its many local and international charities.
Gold Canyon Lion Debbie Jusko formed a committee
to be sure the event pulled together in successful fashion.
In the process, an information table was available about
the Gold Canyon Lions and highlighted their fundraising
efforts that benefit many local organizations. Lion Debbie
and her committee of Lions Norb Okoniewski, Rip
Sartell, Marian Kern, new club members Dan and
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LORI BLANK & ASSOCIATES, LLC ANNOUNCES THE
TEAM OF FRANCES MILLER & RICK KLOSINSKI
FRANCIS MILLER started working
in the Real Estate industry in 1976 in
California. Frances started as an Appraiser eventually owning and operating
her own Appraisal company. Although
she spent numerous years in the resale
market, just before moving to Arizona
(6 1/2 years ago) she was in the new
home business.
Real Estate has always been her career path. She has over 38 consecutive
years in the industry. Her attention to detail and staying on I AM HAPPY AND
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and conditions makes her an invaluable
asset. Frances has a long list of
clients who are now friends, no
better referral than a past client.
Her enthusiasm for Real Estate
is remarkable and catching.
Frances owns a home in Gold
Canyon and takes care of her mother,
Leora.
RICK KLOSINKSI grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey California. He served in
the United States Air Force for 20 years. His path
kept
him in the legal field where he again retired. Rick
moved to Arizona in 1999 and loves to
tell you about everything that Gold
Canyon and the State has to offer.
He has been as active agent since
2010. Rick has an extensive knowledge
of Gold Canyon and the East Valley as
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cranny in the East Valley. He is a natural
researcher, negotiator and communicator
providing his clients with up to date information ensuring you the best results.
Frances and Rick attribute their success to building a lasting rapport with
their clients, integrity, ethics, listening to
what you have to say whether buying or selling,
providing sound advice, thorough attention to detail, in depth market analysis for both buyers and sellers,
strong negotiating skills, knowledge of the area, constant communication, follow through and
professionalism to all parties.
Both Frances and Rick live in Gold
Canyon full time and you can see them almost everyday hiking and mountain biking.
Reach Frances at: 480-433-1522 or Rick
Klosinski 480-570-8047
Celebration
of Veterans
Scheduled
Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., the
entire community is invited to attend the 9th Annual Celebration of Veterans at the Gold Canyon
United Methodist Church. Please mark your
calendars to be there to honor veterans of all military service, past and present. Prepare to be
touched by music, personal stories, combined
church choirs, and a retirement of flag ceremony
performed by the Girl Scouts. Refreshments
will follow the program. For additional information, contact the church office at
480-982-3776
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 15
Protect Your Retirement against Market Volatility
Financial Focus
Matt Ruppert
As an investor, you’re well aware that,
over the short term, the financial markets
always move up and down. During your
working years, you may feel that you have
time to overcome this volatility. And
you’d be basing these feelings on actual
evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance.
But what happens when you retire? Won’t
you be more susceptible to market movements?
You may not be as vulnerable as you
might think. In the first place, given our
growing awareness of healthier lifestyles,
you could easily spend two, or even three,
decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to
be that compressed.
Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well
be a more important consideration to you during
your retirement years, so you may want to be
particularly vigilant about taking steps to help
smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions:
• Allocate your investments among a variety
of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but
when you’re retired, you want to be especially
careful that you don’t “over-concentrate” your
investment dollars among just a few assets.
Spreading your money among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit,
government securities and so on —can help you
avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that
may primarily hit just one type of investment.
(Keep in mind, though, that while diversification
can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t
assure a profit or protect against loss.)
• Choose investments that have demonstrated
solid performance across many market cycles.
As you’ve probably heard, “past performance is
no guarantee of future results,” and this is true.
Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook
by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you
invest in fixed-income vehicles, pick those that
are considered “investment grade.”
• Don’t make emotional decisions. At various
times during your retirement, you will, in all
likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal market
“corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out
of investing, you will be less likely to make
moves such as selling quality investments
merely because their price is temporarily
down.
• Don’t try to “time” the market. You may
be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by
looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell
high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs
or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consis-
tently investing the same amount of money into
the same investments. Over time, this method of
investing may result in lower per-share costs.
However, as is the case with diversification, this
type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee
a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need
to be willing to keep
investing when share
prices are declining.
It’s probably natural
to get somewhat more
apprehensive about
market volatility during your retirement
years. But taking the
steps described above
can help you navigate
the sometimes-choppy
waters of the financial
world.
This article was
written by Edward
Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Matt
Ruppert is a Financial Advisor for Edward
Jones. He can be reached at 480-288-9341.
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Recent Hype in Hypertension Guidelines
By Helena Haynes, DNP, FNP-BC
Deseret Family Medicine
New hypertension
(high blood pressure)
guidelines have led
to several questions
I am hearing recently related to
what the goal blood
pressure should be. First
lets discuss why blood
pressure matters. The numbers
recorded when obtaining a blood pressure reading are an evaluation of how hard
the heart is working and the pressure put
on the arteries, or blood vessels. Over time,
an elevated blood pressure can place strain
on the arteries making them weak and more likely to rupture (in the case
of aneurysm or some types of stroke). In addition they can develop small
tears which can catch cholesterol leading to plaque build up or clot formation. This can progress to tissue and organ damage. Some individuals will
often say, "this is my normal," when referring to elevated blood pressure
readings. The challenge is, the damage is still occurring and goals to regulate blood pressure are still important to overall health.
The truth is there is still a great deal of controversy in the literature
about when it is acceptable to aim for higher blood pressure goals. We are
used to hearing a goal of less than 140/90 mmHg is ideal in most patients,
and less than 130/80 mm/Hg in patients with kidney disease or
diabetes. The Joint National Committee on detection,
evaluation, and management of high blood pressure has suggested that a goal of less than
150/90 mmHg for patients without diabetes
or kidney disease or older than 80 years of
age is considered controlled especially if
there are concerns related to tolerability or
side effects of medications. For individuals
under age 60 the goal is still less than 140/90,
or those at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease such as heart attack or stroke. Hopefully I
haven't confused the issue more. The bottom line is to
discuss with your healthcare provider what ideal blood pressure
goals are for you.
Strategies to help manage blood pressure include lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, stress reduction and tobacco cessation. At times
a medication may still be necessary to achieve optimal control. Limiting
salt and processed food in the diet is a great starting point. As far as exercise
goes, start slow and build up your routine over time. Even a weight loss of
five to ten pounds can lead to improvement in blood pressure readings.
Deseret Family Medicine in Gold Canyon is now offering screening
tools such as imaging of the carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, and echocardiograms along with arterial brachial index testing to further evaluate cardiovascular risks. Schedule an appointment with our office to discuss if
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It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your
Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space
Real Estate For You
Lori Blank
Broker/Owner Lori Blank & Associates, LLC
In some homes, garages are used only for car
storage. They may appear to be bare and without
real functional use for homeowners. However,
other garages may be an envy of the neighborhood – they may have floor to ceiling shelving
systems, and they may be the picture-perfect
image of organization.
With a bit of planning and creativity, you can
turn your garage into a much more functional
space. Here’s how you can make your garage the
most useful space in the house.
Determine What You Need To Store
One of the most important steps to take when
improving the functionality of your garage is to
determine which items you need to store. The
last thing you want is to invest in a shelving system or cabinets for your garage only to later realize that your belongings do not fit in the
features you have purchased. Take an inventory of the items you want to put in the space
as well as their sizes and dimensions, and then
take stock of the space available to store these
items.
storage solutions can turn your garage into a
major selling point and a great multi-use space.
For more great home renovation ideas, or to find
Invest In Storage Features
There are numerous types of storage features that you may choose to invest in for your
garage, such as cabinets, drawers, wall pegs,
shelves, overhead storage features, and bins.
The best storage features for your garage are
those that take into account your accessibility
needs. For example, seasonal items that you
may rarely need access to may be placed in
overhead storage features that hang over the
cars. On the other hand, screwdrivers and other
tools that you may need to use more frequently
should be placed in a more accessible area.
Consider The Look Of The Garage
Some homeowners truly do not care what
their garage looks like, but you should keep in
mind that this is a room that is revealed to the
outside world each time your garage doors are
raised. This can indeed affect curb appeal and
others’ impressions of you. Therefore, think
about investing in a full garage storage system
rather than piecing together different items.
If your garage looks like a war zone, you are
wasting valuable storage space and compromising your property value. Investing in aesthetically pleasing and highly functional
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 18
your next home in a community that suits you.
Call Lori Blank 480-221-7922 for more information.
Jaime Jorge, Christian Concert Violinist, Performs
at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church
Jaime Jorge will be performing and
speaking on Sunday, October 12, in the
Sanctuary for the 8:00 & 9:30 am Traditional Services, including playing with the
Chancel Choir, and then for the 10:50 am
Praise Service in the Koinonia Room in
the Education Building. At 3:00 pm,
Jaime will be featured in concert playing
a variety of music on violin.
medical school and a promising medical career to devote himself to full-time music
ministry.
Jaime began playing the violin at the
age of five. Born and raised in communist Cuba, he was given many opportunities - including offers to study in Moscow
with some of the greatest musicians of our
time - if only he and his family would renounce their belief in God. They refused.
When Jaime was ten, he and his family
were miraculously given the opportunity
to leave the country.
The afternoon concert is open to the public at no charge as a free will offering will
be received. Everyone is asked to please
bring at least one non-perishable food item
per person for the Gold Canyon United
Methodist Food Bank. The church is located at 6640 S Kings Ranch Rd, one block
north of Hwy 60 (Walgreens on the corner)
in Gold Canyon. Director of Music Ministries, Doug Benton, says, "Bring your family, friends and neighbors to hear some great
violin music and great words of encouragement from this great Christian musician!"
For more information, call the church at
480-982-3776.
Since 1988 he has traveled over 6 million
air miles and has played in North, Central
and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia
and Africa - 40 countries in 6 continents!
He has recorded and released 17 albums.
They came to the United States, where
Jaime received a Christian education and
violin lessons with eminent violinist
Cyrus Forough. But Jaime dreamed of
being a missionary doctor, and in 1994,
was accepted by University of Illinois
School of Medicine. In 1996, he left
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Blooming Cactus
by Damian
Fleming
It’s Fall! It’s Fall! Come One, Come All!
by Tess McDonald
Hello Fall!
While the crisp mornings & milder
temperatures arrive with great anticipation, our little community experienced a
fantastic monsoon season this past summer. Cerulean skies giving way to great,
white cathedral thunderheads from the
south, soon to be followed by low reverberations of promising drama. Then all
at once, the wind commences to whip
like an angry cat’s tail and KA-BOOM!
The rain, lightening & explosions are all
around us.
These theatrics rewarded us with
something like 75% of our yearly rainfall to date. Superb!
So, what else did we do during our
“summer vacation?”
At the Gold Canyon Hacienda, the
new outdoor Ramada was completed.
Residents & visitors may now take
pleasure in unknotting their bones
around the resplendent fountain, domed
ceiling, and hanging chandelier. Ample
wicker furniture and huge pots of flowers complete this peaceful retreat.
Then, on July 24th, 2014, a 100th
birthday bash was given for a very grand dame,
Lucy Richardson. Lucy Jane McNew, was born
in 1914 in the coal mining country of Carrier
Mills, Illinois. One of Lucy’s earliest memories
is that of going to the train station with her
mother to wave goodbye to the departing soldiers of WWI…WOW! Lucy went on to do her
part for the World War II by working at the
Champion Spark Plug Factory in Detroit, while
the boys went off to war.
Dubbed “One Hundred Years
Ago Today,” Lucy’s birthday included cowboy ballads provided
by her guitar-pickin’-harmonicaplayin’ son, Bruce.
True to form, a
sumptuous meal was
served by owner/
manager,
Phyllis
Rowe.
Following
toasts, gifts, balloons
& bouquets, the
crowd was treated to
a 20-minute video
montage of Lucy’s
life. Not a dry eye in
the room. Cheers,
Lucy... an amazing
lady, whom age
holds no significance.
Come check out
the new Ramada,
wish Lucy another
100 years, take a tour
of Gold Canyon’s
one-and-only
assisted living home
and enjoy some pie
& cider compliments
of the house. The
date is SUNDAY,
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 20
OCTOBER 12th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
You’ll be glad you came!
“Rock Art of the Southwest” With Native American
Naturalist David Morris
by David Ochs
Hosted by the Superstition Area Land Trust
Thursday, October 16
At Central Arizona
College - Superstition
Mountain Campus
805 South Idaho
Road – Room F129
Apache Junction, AZ
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Superstition Area Land Trust (SALT) is pleased to kick-off the
2014-2015 educational series of programs with “Rock Art of the Southwest” with Native American Naturalist, David Morris. This program will
examine the early cultures of the southwest and the rock art they left behind. Cultures such as the Hohokam, Patayan and the Ancestral Pueblos
will be compared and theories about their development and disappearance
will be explored. Attendees can view some examples of the rock art (pictographs and petroglyphs) of these cultures and discuss possible interpretations of these ancient designs.
David Morris, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has been
a resident of Central Arizona for over 40 years. Originally from the
Kansas-Oklahoma area he received a degree in Plant Science from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and is currently a Museum Aide for the
Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix. David works with other organizations
such as Arizona Site Stewards, Friends
of the Sonoran Desert National Monument and Boyce Thompson Arboretum
to offer programs about the desert environment, archaeology and native cultures of the Southwest. David also
participates in many area Indian art
markets with his modern recreations of
rock art and hand painted gourds.
The SALT Speakers series is a nocost program supporting SALT’s mission to educate the community about the
fragile Sonoran Desert. No registration
is necessary; however, space will be
limited to the number of seats available
in this classroom.
The second in our Speakers series of
programs is “The Peralta Stones” presented by Phil Reinhardt, on Thursday, November 13. Phil’s interests in
mining and mineral development brought him to Wickenburg, Arizona
more than 35 years ago. He is currently a Lecturer, Board Member of the
Superstition Mountain Historical Society, author of “In Search of the Heart
- Decoding the Peralta Stones,” and “Straight to the Heart Follow the Map,
Find the Gold.”
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Negotiation skills are the most important
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Lisa Fonseca and Lori Blank of Lori Blank &
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After the rain by Cindy Wendler
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Superstition Mountain
Astronomical League
Public Schedule
By William Shaheen
The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League is pleased to submit to the community its public schedule for the 2014-2015 astronomical observing season.
Again this year most events will be held on Saturdays, just to keep
things simple and make it convenient for everyone. We will alternate,
pretty much, between Peralta Trail Elementary School and Lost
Dutchman State Park with an added event at Central Arizona College,
Superstition Mountain Campus for their Astronomy and Science
Night. All events are open to the public but note the Lost Dutchman
State Park has a per vehicle entrance fee, unless you have a park pass.
During the course of the year, if any special event should present
itself, such as an errant comet (Comet ISON notwithstanding), a Special Notice will be sent.
To be informed of any schedule changes, please join our notification list by emailing [email protected].
2014
Sat. Oct 25 – Lost Dutchman State Park, 7 – 9pm
Sat. Nov 22 – Lost Dutchman State Park, 7 – 9pm
by Kanisha Walker
2015
Sat. Jan 17 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 7 – 9pm
Sat. Feb 14 – Lost Dutchman State Park, 7 – 9pm
Sat. Mar 21 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 7 – 9pm
Sat. Apr 18 – Lost Dutchman State Park Family Campout, 7 – 9pm
Fri. Apr 24 – Central Arizona College Science Night, 6 – 9pm
Sat. May 16 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 8 – 10pm
If you have any questions or would like directions, or more information about the Superstition
Mountain Astronomical League, please email [email protected].
We hope to see you under the stars.
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 23
by Kanisha Walker
SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR FOR LOCAL
GARDENERS
It doesn't matter if you live on an acre, an average lot, a condominium or an RV, a container
garden can work for you! Learn how to select,
plant and grow herbs, annuals, succulents and
cacti in containers.
Learn how to grow beautiful cacti like this in
containers in a free class offered by the Master
Gardeners at the Superstition Mountain
Museum this fall.
Here is something new, fun and free for desert
gardeners this season at the Superstition Mountain Museum.
Superstition Mountain Master Gardeners
University of Arizona, Pinal County
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Free Gardening Classes
Saturday, Oct. 25, &
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 - 11 a.m.
Container Gardening
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Location: Superstition Mountain Museum,
4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ
85119. Call 480-983-4888 for info.
The 50th Anniversary of
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
The Rev. Calvin Hill was the founding pastor and conducted the first services on February
2, 1964 at Gibbons Desert View Chapel. Soon
a restaurant building on Broadway Avenue was 2
purchased; and the church received its charter
on October 25, 1964 with 71 charter members.
The church began as a community serving
congregation. It supported the school lunch
program, Boys Ranch in Queen Creek, the Presbyterian Mission in Guadalupe, provided a
chaplain for the American Legion, and encouraged members to serve on the Search and Rescue Team. Carol Hill served on the Apache
Junction Library Board.
In 1971, a 40 foot high Bell Tower and carillon was built. In 1973, 70-140 youth participated in Saturday night youth activities. At this
time the church building was the largest facility
in Apache Junction and hosted many community meetings and gatherings.
In February 1978, a new sanctuary was dedicated with over 700 people in attendance. The Fellowship Hall was struck
by lightning in September 1992 and was destroyed. A new hall was built
and dedicated in November 1994.
An outstanding feature of the sanctuary are the 17 murals Pat AuBuchon
painted depicting the life of Christ. Today the church supports over twenty
1964
mission projects. John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1130 E. Broadway
Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, is planning a two day celebration of the
50th Anniversary on October 25-26, 2014. On the 25th from 11:00 am until
3:00 pm Fun Bus from AJ library, Classic Cars, Balloon art, face painting,
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Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 25
‘Wings of the Superstitions’ Dedication, Fundraiser
is Nov. 23, 2014 at Superstition Mountain Museum
“Wings of the Superstitions” is the name that
has been given to the Memorial Bench dedication and Wings of Life fundraiser that the Superstition Mountain Museum will host on Sunday,
Nov. 23, 2014.
Plans are still being finalized, but the day will
include a dedication ceremony of the memorial
bench that was generously donated by Superstition Mountain Historical Society board member
Greg Coury of Mountain View Memorial Gardens in East Mesa. The beautifully inscribed,
black granite Memorial Bench commemorates
the lives of the many peopl
lost their lives in the Supe
Mountains over the years, inc
ing the Perry children and the
father
whose
airplane
crashed into the face of the
mountain three years ago
on Thanksgiving eve, 2011.
The ceremony will begin at
2 p.m.
Gold Canyon residen
Karen Perry, the mother of t
children who died, with the
port of the Gold Canyon Com
Church, has initiated a non-p
ble foundation she has named “Wings of Life.”
The foundation is dedicated to helping children
throughout the East Valley by supplying food,
clothing, household items, activities and general
aid to children. Karen will be the day’s keynote
speaker.
Renderings will be
shared of a metal sculpture commemorating the
Perry children, created
from salvaged pieces of
the aircraft, and proposed
for a location on museum
grounds just north east of
the bench. The Wings of
Life foundation volun-
tion of the proceeds going to the creation and installation of the Memorial Sculpture.
Donation opportunities will be also provided
at the event for those interested in contributing
to Wings of Life or the costs of the Memorial
Sculpture. There will also be a silent auction,
food and music.
running an activ
ity-filled afternoon with food, music, fun and
children’s games with an eye toward fundraising
for the foundation. Butterfly gem pendants will
be on sale at the museum Gift Shop with a por-
Chris Locke (16) at the Great Wall of China this past July.
The miracle isn't that The Gold Canyon Ledger is at the Great Wall of China; the miracle is that
a teenager, away from home on his own for the very first time, would agree to have this picture
taken to fulfill his parents' request.
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 26
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 27
JODY SAYLER AND BOB NYE RECEIVES NEW “MASTER
CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT (MCNE)” DESIGNATION
Negotiation skills are the most
important skills for helping home
buyers and sellers reach their goals
and dreams.
Jody Sayler and Bob Nye have
been awarded the Master Certified
Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation by the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI). The Master
Certified
Negotiation
Expert
(MCNE) program consists of six
days of professional negotiation theory and techniques, as well as practical application to real estate
negotiation situations. The MCNE
program is the premier and most comprehensive
negotiation-training program in real estate.
Agents who receive this designation are in the
top 1% of all agents nationally in negotiation
skill training.
No real estate professional can guarantee specific outcomes or results for a real estate transaction. Home Buyers and Sellers can be sure
that their MCNE agent/broker will conduct the
when hiring a MCNE agent.)
The Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI) is the leading negotiation
training company in the real estate industry. RENI is an international negotiation training company with over
30 instructors who have a combined
experience of over 600 years. RENI
is also a member of the Harvard Program on Negotiation.
real estate negotiations professionally, skillfully, and with confidence
on the client’s behalf. The results
achieved by the client and his/her
MCNE agent/broker will likely be
among the best possible for the specific situation. (Negotiation Expertise, LLC, and the Real Estate
Negotiation Institute do not warrant
or guarantee any specific results
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 28
What we can learn
from our dogs
I recently had a birthday . I received a card
from one of my dearest
friends and in it was this
little poem titled, If a
dog were your teacher,
you’d learn stuff like: It
didn’t have an author, so
I researched online and
each time I found it, the poem
was signed, by: Author Unknown. Hope you enjoy it . . . .
..
How much better we could
be if we followed some of the
life lessons our dogs do.
Kathy Fabish, 480.652.4900
www.Petservicesofgoldcanyon.com,
If a dog were your teacher, you’d learn stuff like:
*When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
*When it’s in your best interest practice obedience.
*Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
*Take naps. *Stretch before rising. *Run, romp and play daily.
*Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
*On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
*When happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
*Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
*Eat with enthusiasm. *Stop when you have had enough.
*Be loyal. *Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
*When someone is having a bad day be silent,
sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
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Wildlife Around Gold Canyon
We want to highlight YOUR WILDLIFE Photos! Email us at [email protected]
Colorful lizzard on the Hieroglyphic Trail by Ricardo Gonsalves
Diamondback Rattlesnake by Edd Lopez
Fred by Vicki Boman
Harris Hawk by Roy Fuerherm
Gopher Snake by Jerry Jordan
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Yellow Warbler at water feature by Mark Ochs
Nesting in a safe place by John Velez
Rufous Hummingbird by Mark Ochs
Taking a break by John Velez
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Tarantula by Roy Fuerherm
Wildlife Around Gold Canyon
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Woodpecker by Jerry Jordan
Just having lunch by John Velez
Meet Calvin our patio snake by Cindy Wendler
Gold Canyon Ledger • October 2014 • 32
Owl by Steve Sova
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