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Arizona PAGE 7 MARCH 2023 COURIER NEWS EDITORIAL The Coming AI Revolution Doesn't Really Matter Mark Hays Arizona Courier News It seems like Artificial Intelligence is taking over. Recent developments in the field have garnered the attention of people from all walks of life. One, in particular, is the AI program ChatGPT, released last November by the software company OpenAI. What has made ChatGPT so controversial and talked about? The easiest way to reply to this question is to say that this program has broken new ground in the ability to perform actions that were previously thought of as "human." The intrepid program can write music, plays, and stories. It can take scholastic exams better than the average student, write its own computer programs and s o m e w h a t a c c u r a t e l y simulate human conversation. Understandably, this led to serious fears among some that the human ability to create could soon be cheapened to something a computer can mass produce. A very valid concern maybe- the program can do these things faster than a human can, that's for sure. But I don't think that creators or society at large are in any danger from this. Technology has steadily progressed since before recorded history. Each new growth has changed things, usually for the better. AI being able to "create" is certainly a wonder of tech and computing. The question is, is it any more than that? While we should acknowledge the power of AI reaching a level like this, it's important to put things in perspective. Consider manufacturing. The industrial revolution of the 1800s dramatically changed how consumer products are fabricated. Gone were the days of handmade, one-ata-time production. Now, machines did the work of human hands. So could AI take creative tasks in this same way? Handmade products never went away though. Terms like "hand-crafted" and "hand-carved," denote products that are seen are more luxurious and of higher quality than their mass-produced counterparts- automobiles constructed by hand are usually some of the most expensive luxury brands. Over the last 150 years, we humans have come to identify things made by our own species as of higher quality and of more character than their mass-manufactured counterparts. So yes, AI might become prevalent in more creative fields. Lazy creators may switch to AI-generated content and hope no one can see the difference. But i n d i v i d u a l s w h o c o n t i n u e t o p e r f o r m creative projects will now just be better in comparison. Music, for example, isn't required to survive. In that sense, it's a luxury item. One that all of us can experience, but a luxury item nonetheless. And humans will always choose the best luxury goods they can afford. Between AI "music" and "writing," and content made by real people, 95% will choose the latter once the novelty of AI wears off. AI will continue to spread out, and be able to perform more and more tasks. But creativity is a strength of humans, and we don't really need AI creations. They silly novelty items, and it won't be hard for society to see this. We're Read all over So look no further, The AZ Courier News has rates for leads to get your Clover COURIER NEWS Arizona For Advertising Information Call Richard (928) 277-3958

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PAGE 10 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 COMMUNITY SERVICES Help with Jobs, Food Insecurity, Rent, and Utility Costs In the East Valley there are several city, state and social service agencies ready to help residents with basic needs and more. Help with navigating these sometimes daunting bureaus is also available with an appointment. Following is a partial list of providers, their services and phone numbers and/or web sites. If you are in need, or know someone who is, please avail yourself of these local groups who exist to help. Superstition Mountain Community Food bank 480-983-2995 Food assistance A New Leaf www.turnanewleaf.org 602-595-8700 Housing / shelter assistance Educational assistance Arizona Dept. of Economic Security https://des.az.gov 1-855-432-7587 Food assistance SNAP Health assistance AHCCCS Employment services Rental assistance Utility assistance Borderlands Produce Rescue (Produce on Wheels) www.borderlandsproducerescue.org 520-287-2627 Can be found on Facebook Food assistance Calvary Chapel of Queen Creek calvaryqueencreek.org 480-988-2984 Food assistance Empowerment Systems, Inc. empowermentsystems.org 480-367-6937 Food assistance Employment services through Arizona @ Work SNAP, AHCCCS, TANF, Kidscare assistance Utility assistance through CAHRA First Baptist Church Apache Junction fbcaj.com 480-982-2155 Food assistance Genesis Project www.genesisprojectaz.com 480-225-7757 Food assistance Clothing assistance Gold Canyon United Methodist Church goldcanyonumc.org 480-982-3776 Food assistance Hope Women’s Center hopewomenscenter.org 480-983-4673 Food assistance Clothing assistance House of Refuge www.houseofrefuge.org 480-988-9242 Food assistance Housing / shelter assistance Educational assistance Clothing assistance Market on the Move The 3000 Club www.marketonthemove.org 623-980-7357 Food assistance Mountain View Church Food Bank (Queen Creek) mvfcaz.com 480-415-9814 Food assistance Other Side Ministries othersideministries.org 480-438-2852 Food assistance Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (Queen Creek) www.ologparish.org 480-290-1011 Food assistance Queen Creek Food Bank Family Resource Center www.queencreekaz.gov 480-987-5988 Food assistance Restore Nonprofit restorenonprofit.webs.com 480-229-7356 Food assistance Clothing assistance Utility assistance Salvation Army 480-982-4110 Food assistance Rent/utility assistance San Tan Valley Head Start and Early Head Start 480-987-1845 Educational assistance COMMUNITY Sonoran Gypsies Paints a Musical Mosaic Menagerie of the Sonoran Desert Sonoran Gypsies, a new Arizona-eccentric musical group presents the unmistakable classic sound of Latin Guitar, Indigenous Native American style flutes, Didgeridoo, Keyboards, and Percussion blended as never before into a unique audience experience. By elegantly combining an ambient upbeat sound with a Latin feeling, Sonora Gypsies raises the bar in ways that transcend the traditional music often associated with the broader American Southwest. They do this by delivering a sound and performance that captures the essence of Arizona. In this way, the music of Sonora Gypsies music becomes to Arizona what Blue Grass is to Kentucky, Appalachian Music is to West Virginia, Blues is to Memphis, Jazz is to New Orleans, Salsa is to Puerto Rico, Country is to Nashville and Grunge is to Seattle. Sonoran Gypsies presents original music that gives listeners an audio-mosaic of the Arizona landscape and all the greatness this incredible state has to offer. It has been described as beautiful, energetic, passionate, imaginative, exciting, engaging, exhilarating, and enthralling. From 5 - 7p.m. on March 25th, Sonoran Gypsies will perform at the Superstition Mountain Museum in an outdoor concert. All who attend will be treated to not only amazing music, but a spectacular view of the mountains as the sunset colors reshape the beautiful landscape of our great mountain backyard. JAMES TIRE 480-982-7422 WE CAN HANDLE ALL OF YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS! 1755 W. Apache Tr. • Apache Junction COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR BY CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIANS OIL CHANGE SPECIAL $1995 Up to 5 quarts. Must present coupon at time of service Plus Tax Suicide Victim Found at Four Peaks Elementary School, No Threat to Students On February 25th at around 5:15 PM, the body of a 68-year-old man was found at Four Peaks Elementary School. The man had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and the weapon he used was found nearby. The Apache Junction Police Department determined the incident to be a suicide and stated that the man had no relationship w i t h F o u r P e a k s E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l . No injuries occurred to any people other than the suicide victim. Mark Hays Arizona Courier News

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PAGE 12 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 COMMUNITY Business Pasword Theft: What you Should Know Mark Hays Arizona Courier News What is something that affects small business owners in a quiet, unseen way? It is not something you might expect when compared next to the usual threats such organizations often face like inflation troubles, difficulty connecting with potential customers, or rising rent costs. It can even affect a small business that seems to be doing well. This hidden danger is password theft from former employees. Most organizations in the modern world have some sort of online presence, and for good reason. It is hard for a small business to exist in the 2020s without potential customers having the ability to learn about their services, locations, and hours from the convenience of their computer or cellphone. Small businesses are by definition small- they have a limited staff, and the person responsible for setting up and maintaining the business's online presence likely has other responsibilities. This means that, unlike large companies which can have a whole division dedicated to maintaining the website or social media presence of the company, a small business often has their online presence entirely in the hands of one person. Many small businesses either can't spare the manpower or don’t need several people on the website or social media duty. And as we all know, pretty much every online web service and social media site requires a password. So what happens when a worker leaves and takes the password with them? When this happens, a small business that once had a thriving online presence is suddenly cut off from this manner of interacting with its customers. It can hire a new social media manager, but that person will have to start fresh, and the original site that the customers know is in the hands of someone who may have an axe to grind against the company. The Arizona Courier News recently had such a problem, when its Facebook login credentials were known only by one worker, who did not tell them to anyone else when they were no longer employed. The consequence of this was that the paper had to start fresh and build a social media presence all over again, and previous Facebook followers of the paper were no longer able to enjoy content through that avenue. The Arizona Courier News is mainly a print-based publication, so the temporary loss of a Facebook page was not that harmful. For other businesses, loss of credentials could cause more damage. So how can small organizations keep their online presence safe if a disgruntled employee takes the company log-in information? The simplest solution is to make sure that all passwords and usernames are kept in a manner that allows people other than whoever is the social media manager to obtain access if a person resigns or is let go. Sometimes password thefts happen out of unprompted malevolence on the part of the worker. It can also happen because a worker feels slighted in some way, and wants to 'get back' at the company. To prevent these cases, small business owners need to foster a work environment that allows grievances to be brought up and addressed in a polite, respectful manner before things get out of hand, because sometimes, a disgruntled worker may even try to extort the business owner for additional money in exchange for the login credentials. This is a worst-case scenario for everyone involved, so remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Openness is key- make sure that access to passwords and usernames is freely shared between business owners and the people who operate their social media sites. If you don't know the password to your company's Facebook or Instagram, ask the worker who does know, and make it known to employees that you are happy to talk about workplace differences in a calm, respectful manner, and work toward solutions that will satisfy everyone. As a small business in the 2020s, your online presence is an important way to relate to your customers. Losing access to that presence harms your business, so it's wise to address problems before they ever even occur. Find Us On Facebook! Welcome to the new Facebook page for the Arizona CourierNews- facebook.com/ azcouriernews. Due to the loss of our original Facebook page, facebook.com/arizonacouirernews, the new one was created to provide readers with updates and breaking news that we are unable to publish in the regular monthly papers. You can find city and county information posted regularly on our new Facebook page, as well as select articles and breaking police news. Follow us today and never miss a story! Follow the link to the new page from our website, arizonacouriernews.com, or visit directly at facebook.com/azcouriernews.

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PAGE 14 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 BUSINESS FOCUS Wellness Clinic Mark Hays Arizona Courier News Gold Canyon has a new place for health- Dr. Kyle Neeley opened the Wellness Clinic last month, which is located at 6607 S. King's Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, next to the Live it Well Center. Dr. Neely has been passionate about wellness his entire life. "I'm a 19th-generation Bear Clan Apache," said Dr. Neely. "It was always clear to me from childhood that medicine would be a part of my life." He has earned several medical degrees, and his focus is on Naturopathic Medicine. When treating a patient, he focuses on the entire person, rather than just trying to fix a symptom: "What I specialize in is solving, you could say, hard-to-solve type problems," he said. "If a five-minute visit and a pill do it, that probably is not a patient who would necessarily see me. But if things don't necessarily work out, or you're allergic to medication, or your having back pain and had surgery and it's still not workingthere are a lot of other factors that go into that. We work on all those other factors." A key element of Dr. Neeley's practice is taking into account epigenetics. "The term epigenetic just means everything that is around you that you're subjected to, and how that affects you," he said. "In medicine, and it's not right or wrong, we work in a more comprehensive top-to-bottom format. For some patients, what affects their health may be their beliefs. For some, it may be their biochemistry. For most it's a mixture of many things- the difference is we handle the many things." Visits to the Wellness Clinic are usually around two hours. "We work as health coaches, getting you to get where you need to go- where are you, and where do you need to be," Dr. Neeley explained. "A lot of patients have said, 'well, I've been to ten doctors, and I'm not getting any better.' But if you pull back, the solution is often simpler than you think." Other aspects of healing at the Wellness Clinic include taking into account phenotype plasticity, the way a person's body and mind can change to match the environment they are in, and neuroplasticity, the way that the brain can heal itself and assist in healing the rest of the body. Also important at the Wellness Clinic is biochemistry, the way that the body works to support healing or cause health issues due to nutritional deficiencies. The comprehensive care offered by Dr. Neeley has led patients from all around the world to seek him out for treatment. His areas of study include naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, joint regeneration using the body's natural healing system, herbal medicine, and stem cell and leukocyte translocation. He also works with nanotechnology and homeopathy, nutrition and wellness coaching, soft tissue regeneration and treatment, and mental health support. Dr. Neeley frequently treats fifty- four different types of migraines and other kinds of pain, misalignment of the spine and joints, digestive and nutritional problems, sleep issues, anxiety, and osteoarthritis, as well as offering cancer care support. He also frequently treats blood sugar issues, dementia and Alzheimer's support, muscular degeneration, Parkinson's support, inflammation and acid/alkaline balancing, and cholesterol support. Blood pressure and memory problems are also addressed, as are immune function, undermethylation issues, and chronic health problems. "Not everyone values health, it's just something that happens, and that's okay- but if you want more, Dr Kyle Neeley NMD that's who we serve, "said Dr. Neeley. "So like for instance, in cancer cases, people never talk about nutrition. So a lot of times the immune system crashes and patients just relapse when they wouldn't need to. It's not right or wrong, it's just another layer; it takes time and effort, and so some patients are like 'ah, I can't be bothered,' I think that's great. Health is a big subject, and we're about being able to deliver what you want from it." Appointments are necessary at the Wellness Clinic. Dr. Kyle Neeley can be reached at 602-816-1261. Texting is preferred.

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PAGE 16 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 THE KOLLENBORN CHRONICLES The Secret of Haunted Canyon GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd. Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (480) 983-0333 | goldfieldghosttown.com Located 4.5 miles N/E of Apache Junction, AZ on the historic Apache Trail (SR-88) MINING TOWN 1893 - 1897 A True Old West Experience where the Legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Still Lives! EXPERIENCE ARIZONA’S MOST COLORFUL HISTORY! •Tour Underground Mine • Ride the Railroad through the Mining District • Pan for Real Gold • Enjoy Great Food • Shopping • Horseback Riding • Jeep Tours • Awesome Views & More! Gateway To The Legendary Superstition Mountains Thomas J. Kollenborn © August 18, 1998 Tom Kollenborn 1938-2018 A Mesa Journal-Tribune article dated March 22, 1935 announced the discovery of a Kimberly strike in the Superstition Wilderness. “Kimberly” is a term used to describe a matrix of material that contains diamonds. The article read as follows: A Kimberly in the Superstitions! Joe Modock, veteran prospector, came to Mesa this week with a sack of diamonds. The mine, he said, is situated in a secret canyon deep in the Superstitions, ‘where the geology is very different.’ He cautiously displayed a handful of rough sparklers, the largest of which was the size of a thumbnail. Modock stated that he has had a hunch A lot of stock was being sold by Goldfield Mines Inc. during the Nichols/Sliger years. Not very much production if any at all. This went on into late '70s. Doc Waterbury must have ended up with some of that stock. He showed up around the early fifties. He was a pharmacist, inventor and now mine investor. He was a character as most all of the people involved at Goldfield through the years were. I guess it takes a different breed for this kind of lifestyle. The romance and beauty of the Sonoran Desert is unexplainable. You either love it or hate it. Well, Doc fell in love with it. A lot of folks do move to the desert for their health more so in the winter months. Doc was working on his invention to cure all sorts of arthritis. It was some kind of electrical device that was supposed to reverse the affects of the disease and give folks relief from pain. Parts of the machine were under the lower house at Goldfield when we bought the town site. We didn't have a clue what it was. His other interest was mining. Now I ask you, who out there among you wouldn't like to find a rich vein of that up and walkin' yeller gold? Yeah, that's what I thought. I guess you can't blame a fellow for being a dreamer. Doc did it well. He hired a guy from Mesa to build him the lower house. It sits just below where the cook house and dining hall sat that Young built. This fellow used to fly in and land on the air strip at Goldfield, work on the house and fly back to Falcon Field in Mesa. He did this for seven months in 1951. The house was small but cozy. Doc applies for a patent on a five acre mill site. It was granted in 1974 and became one of only four patents issued in the immediate area near the Mammoth and Wasp Mines. Some say he pulled some strings getting the job done but he did get it done. for years that the Superstitions contained diamonds – not gold. He said he once prospected for diamonds in Africa. Skeptics withheld serious comment in the absences of an assayer’s report. Modock said he was going to Phoenix for fresh supplies and promised even more startling disclosures as the mine develops. He refused to disclose the location of the strike. Joe Modock was not the first man to discover the “Cave of a Thousand Eyes” deep in the rugged Superstition Wilderness Area. Old Joe Modock really thought he had discovered diamonds when he made his way into an ancient limestone cavern in a small tributary off Haunted Canyon. What Modock actually found was a wall of travertine drapery filled with calcite crystals. He used his pick to chip off several small calcite (CaCO3) crystals and placed them into a sack. It is not known whether Joe Modock knew his so-called diamonds were actually calcite crystals or if he was just ignorant about minerals. The Mesa Journal-Tribune claimed he was a veteran prospector. Francisco “Frank” Moraga, a cattle rancher in the area c. 1890s, probably was one of the earliest visitors to this limestone cavern discovered by Modock. For many years the cave was known locally as Moraga Cave. It wasn’t until Jose Perez stumbled across the cave in July of 1916 that it received considerable publicity. Perez found the cave and subsequently called it the Lost Dutchman Mine. The large limestone cavern Perez found was filled with stalagmites and stalactites. Perez explored the cavern to a depth of 400 feet before giving up. He didn’t have sufficient light to safely explore the cave beyond that point. Once inside the first big chamber, one wall was covered with travertine drapery embedded with calcite crystals. It was from this drapery Modock chipped his crystals. I visited the cave about fourteen years ago and you could still see the spot where old Joe Modock chipped out his calcite crystals. At this time the entrance to the cave was just about overgrown and covered with debris. I made an extensive effort to close the cave by piling broken pieces of limestone over the entrance. I returned a year later and almost couldn’t find the cave. This cave would be destroyed if the general public found it. I looked at caves in southern Arizona that have been destroyed by the collecting of limestone minerals. Over the decades of time this large limestone cavern has had several names. According to Native American stories, the cave was known as the “Cave of a Thousand Eyes.” The source of this name is not difficult to visualize if you can imagine someone walking into the cave with a light or torch and seeing the calcite crystals on the travertine wall. This cavern is just another one of those interesting mysteries which abound within the boundaries of the Superstition Wilderness [Area]. It is important that the location of this beautiful cavern remain secret for its own protection.

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PAGE 24 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 COMMUNITY Mining Festival in Superior Offers Community and Competition Mark Hays Arizona Courier News The Apache Leap mining festival is just around the corner! Presented by the Superior Chamber of Commerce the event highlights the culture and community of the town while featuring exciting competition. Named for the Mountain of Apache Leap which towers over the city, the event has run for thirty-four years. The event will be located in Besich Park, 240 Main St. in Superior, and in the surrounding downtown area. So let's dive into what you expect at the Apache Leap Mining Festival! Carnival On Friday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, don't miss the Apache Leap Carnival! It will feature ten game booths and a Ferris wheel along with other attractions. The carnival will be put on by Midway West Entertainment, who ran the function last year. "We had them last year and they did a great job for us, so we're having them again this year," said Rick Cartier, the Board President of the Superior Chamber of Commerce. The Carnival will run for the next two days as well. You can check it out from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, and from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. There will be plenty of street vendors providing delicious food during the carnival. Parade Head to Main St. at 10:00 AM Saturday to get to see the parade! This small-town parade will last around half an hour and will feature six floats, mining equipment, a marching band, and classic cars and trucks. Entertainment A Chihuahua Race will take place downtown on Main Street at 11:00 AM Saturday. This exciting event is a must if you attend the festival. It will be a double elimination race with prizes awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Another animal-themed event will be the petting zoo on Sunday from 11:00 to 2:00 PM. In addition to the DJ music throughout the festival, live music acts can be enjoyed every day at Besich Park. On Friday, check out The Buddy Martell Band, who will play classic rock and country music from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Saturday, the event's headliner, The Big Zepher, will play rock, country, blues, and motown music from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Sunday, Neto and Imagine will entertain guests with country, cumbia, and traditional Mexican music from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Festival will feature a Beer Garden from 2:00 PM to Midnight on Friday. It will open again at 9:00 AM on Saturday, running to midnight again on that day. On Sunday, the Beer Garden can be enjoyed from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Mining Competitions We now come to the headlining event of the festival, the mining competitions! Competitions will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 on Saturday. Events include a two-man mucking contest, where participants shovel dirt into mining cars, a drilling contest, and sawing contest among others. The first individual or team to complete each event will be honored at the awards ceremony held at 5:30 PM. A cash prize will also be offered. The Apache Leap Mining Festival will offer an exciting weekend of outdoor fun in the Town of Superior. To enter any of the contests, visit apacheleapminingfestival.com. All Images Courtesy of The Apache Leap Mining Festival Friday March 10 To, Sunday March 12

Arizona PAGE 25 MARCH 2023 COURIER NEWS Tractor Show Celebrates Antique Farm Equipment Mark Hays Arizona Courier News Photos from AEDGETA web site On March 11th, the Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association will hold its Antique Engine and Tractor Show at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The show will feature plenty of tractor entertainment, such as antique engine and tractor displays, tractor racing and pulling, and vintage car exhibits. There will be opportunities for children to drive tractors, a silent auction, and plenty of food vendors. You will see demonstrations of threshing and early farming techniques and can enjoy pedal tractor and hay rides. Admission is a $5 donation for adults and teens and is free for children under twelve. The Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association is dedicated to restoring engines, tractors, and similar e q u i p m e n t f r o m the early 1900s. They put on many shows throughout the state to preserve the heritage of antique farm equipment. For more information, you can visit www. aedgeta.org. The Magic of Mexican Artistry at Superstition Mountain Museum The Superstition Mountain Museum presents a celebration of fine art from Mexico at this free three-day event, March 10-12, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum grounds, patio, and barn will be filled with some of Mexico’s finest artisans. Meet potters, wood carvers and painters, a weaver, and a silversmith — many demonstrating their art and production techniques to visitors. Artists include Mata Ortiz potters Lila Silveira, Trini Silveira and Elvira Bugarini as well as Oaxacan painter-woodcarvers Julia Fuentes and Armondo Jimenez, Mata Ortiz silversmith Yesenia Salgado and Zapotec master weaver Porfirio Gutierrez. Visitors will be delighted with live demonstrations of their craft and a sale of their work. They have traveled many miles to exhibit here and include internationally-recognized, award-winning artists. Their work is sought after by collectors all over the world. This free event is family-friendly and educational, offering tremendous photographic and shopping opportunities. Parking is also free for visitors. A fund raising event is also planned for Friday evening, March 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Museum welcomes sculptor, muralist, storyteller and performance artist Zarco Guerrero for a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) presentation. Expect hilarious and moving tales, with original characters including: the poetry spouting “El Vato Poeta,” the flirtatious “La Comadre,” the clueless “Special Ed,” the wise “El Abuelito,” and other beloved roles that Zarco has created. A mariachi band is also scheduled to add to this celebration of culture. Reservations and tickets are required for this event. Email giftshop@superstitionmountanmuseum.org or call 480-983-4888 to sign up. The museum is situated on a 12-acre site just beneath the west end of Superstition Mountain and is loaded with historical buildings and artifacts pertaining to the history of the Lost Dutchman Mine and of the area. It is run by the non-profit Superstition Mountain Historical Society and is open daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information, go to www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org or call 480-983-4888. Bill Van Nimwegen Superstition Mountain Museum Introducing The Magic of Mexican Artistry Guests Elvira Bugarini (Mata Ortiz) • Elvira is one of the rising stars of potters in Mata Ortiz. She has been winning major prizes in international and Mexican juried shows. The finely detailed pottery is painted with long strands of human hair in the traditional method of Mata Ortiz. Elvira collaborates with her husband Jesus M. Pedregon to create finely detailed unique pottery. Julia Fuentes (Oaxaca) • Julia is the only Oaxacan wood carving artist that has been trained in painting by the prestigious Bellas Artes art school. Her beautifully painted pieces reflect her special training. Her shading of colors and fine detail are like no other Oaxaca artist. Her sculptures often take days or even weeks to complete. Julia’s work is collected by institutions and collectors all over the world. Porfirio Gutierrez (Oaxaca) • Porfirio is the proud descendent of many generations of Zapotec weavers. Porfirio is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as an artist working to preserve the traditions of natural dyes. His art has been shown on PBS as well as a documentary funded by the Smithsonian Institution. Porfirio has just returned from the United Arab Emirates 2023 International Traditional Craft Forum. He had the honor of being invited to share his work and culture with artists from all over the world. Porfirio lectures at universities, art foundations, and museums and has shown his work in eight countries on four continents. Porfirio will be demonstrating his weaving techniques and talking about the natural dye process. Armondo Jimenez (Oaxaca) • Armondo is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez, the man given credit for the beginning of the Oaxacan wood carving movement. Armondo is an amazing carver that will be demonstrating his carving techniques at the Museum. Armondo specializes in many varieties of animals, full of movement and panache, such as leaping cheetahs, immense anteaters with long tongues, and possums with litters of babies suspended from their tails. His pieces are admired for their mischief and humor. Yesenia Salgado (Oaxaca) • In Oaxaca, filigree jewelry traditionally has been a male dominated art form. Yesenia’s family workshop is made up mostly of females. Yesenia began silversmithing at age 16 and by age 29 she is winning awards for her precise and lovely filigree work. Each piece of jewelry is hand formed and soldered to achieve the final delicate result. Lila Silveira (Mata Ortiz) • Lila is a master potter recognized as one of the top 20 potters in Mata Ortiz. Her work has traveled to Limoges and Paris, France. She was selected by the governor of Chihuahua to create a gift for every governor in Mexico when he hosted the yearly gathering of governors. Lila’s delicate, detailed work is collected throughout the world. Her work is painted with brushes, hand crafted of long strands of human hair. You will be able to see her demon- strating her fine detailed work at the museum. Trini Silveira (Mata Ortiz) • Trini has been recognized as the first artist to master the use of liquid gold in the painting of her pieces. Trini recently won first place at the annual pottery competition in Mata Ortiz.

PAGE 26 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 HEALTH/MEDICAL Citizens Family Medical Practice has a New Health Care Provider 5 DENTISTRYAPACHE JUNCTION 209 W. Apache Trl., Apache Junction AZ 85120 480-288-595 $ NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Includes: > Full set of x-rays > Preventative cleaning > Oral cancer screening $ MAJOR DENTAL WORK $ EMERGENCY APPTS. AVAIL IMPLANT CONSULTATION 89 100 29 Free ABLE Southwest Mobility, Inc. “Honoring Our Commitment to You Since 1989” Service • Rentals • Sales 4406 E. MAIN ST., STE. 110 • MESA N.E. CORNER MAIN & GREENFIELD 480-654-2292 HRS: MON-FRI 8-5 • SAT 8-12 www.southwestmobility.com SCOOTERS • LIFT CHAIRS • POWER CHAIRS • BATH SAFETY • CAR CARRIERS • STAIR LIFTS • HOSPITAL BEDS •WALKERS • RAMPS • CUSHIONS • COMPRESSION STOCKINGS Sun City 623-875-7296 Rim Country Sales/Service 480-654-2292 Right here in Apache Junction is CIMSAZ Citizens Family Practice, located at 288 N. Ironwood, Ste 112. The office teamed up with a new nurse practitioner last December, Deana O'Gorman FNP-BC. Deana has been interested in medicine her whole life. "I always knew I would be in some sort of medical aspect since I was a young girl when I helped care for my grandparents," Deana said. She was born and raised in South Dakota, earning her medical qualifications at South Dakota State University in 2008. Before working at CIMSAZ, O'Gorman worked for Banner Medical. When Noah K. Sang, the health care provider at the clinic contacted her, she immediately accepted. "When Noah reached out to me the stars aligned," she said. They began working together, and now CIMSAZ has two nurse practitioners, an opportunity that everyone at the office is excited about. "I think there's more of an ability to provide care," said Sang. "We really value the time we spend with our patients, and having Deana here, it really gives us more time and provides more opportunities for patients. Instead of one person seeing two patients, we can now have two people seeing six patients, with the same quality of care." Deana noted the differences and similarities between their CIMSAZ and larger medical organizations, in which depersonalization of patients is all too common. "Both of us, we've had our taste of big city medicine, where people walk in and are treated as a number, not as an individual person, she said. "I think that's another reason that being a smaller clinic, we can make a difference. I think that a big part is giving the time to listen to people." CIMSAZ offers a wide range of medical services, including treatment of pain and injuries, animal and insect bites, allergic r e a c t i o n s , a s t h m a , and bronchitis care. They also offer chronic condition management, treatment of all kinds of infections, sports physicals, and treatment of irritations. Citizens Family Medical Practice 288 N Ironwood Dr., Ste 112 Apache Junction AZ 85120 480-992-1455 ww.cimsaz.com Deana O'Gorman FNP-BC Mark Hays Arizona Courier News

Arizona PAGE 27 MARCH 2023 COURIER NEWS Call for Same Day Appointments Hablamos Español 480.597.1751 2066 W. Apache Trail #110, Apache Junction AZ 85120 www.saguarofootankle.com Dr. Kreig Lewis, DPM STOP SUFFERING FROM • INGROWN NAILS • BUNIONS • HEEL PAIN • ANKLE/FOOT ARTHRITIS • DIABETIC WOUNDS KEEPING YOUR FEET HAPPY & HEALTHY • Comprehensive Hearing Testing & Evaluations • Free Demonstrations of Latest Hearing Aid Technology • Discount Pricing • Servicing/Repair of Most Major Hearing Aid Brands Including: 480-983-4000 5331 S Superstition Mountain Dr Suite C107 Gold Canyon (Located in Bashas’ Plaza) www.goldcanyonhearing.com AT CITIZENS FAMILY/PRIMARY CARE OFFICE YOUR HEALTH IS IMPORTANT TO US! Citizens Family Practice Phone: 480-992-1455 Fax: 480-992-5477 288 N. Ironwood Dr., Ste 112 Apache Junction, AZ 85120 www.cimsaz.com Now Accepting New Patients Primary Care Providers • Noah K. Sang AGACNP, FNP • Deana O´Gorman FNP-BC Services We Provide Annual physical • Wellness Exams • Sports Physicals • Chronic Disease (Diabetes/High Blood Pressure/ High Cholesterol/Thyroid Disease/ COPD) Management • Medication Management and many more… We also have same day sick visits available for acute illinesses that require urgent attention • wound care • joint injections • screening for TB • STI's Etc. Accepted Insurance List Medicare Part B • Medicare Advantage Plan • Humana • BCBS • Aetna • Most AHCCCS • Commercial Plans • We also offer competative rates for cash/private pay patients • Contact our office for more information • Corporate Wellness Programs • Migraines • Joint Injury Regeneration • Nutritional Supplements • Cancer Care Support • Wellness Coaching • Pain Relief

PAGE 28 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 Superstition Mountain Western Store Western Wear, Boots, Belts Leather Work, Navajo Jewelry Cowboy Hats & Skulls 10839 E. Apache Trail #135 Signal Butte & Apache Trail 350 W Superstition Blvd Suite 121, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 480-380-2850 www.apachetrailins.com HOME, AUTO & BUSINESS INSURANCE Small Town Service, Big City Options. MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM (480) 749-4805 350 W. Superstition Blvd. Ste 119 • Apache Junction, AZ 85120 [email protected] Great Bargains Found Here! Clothing • Antiques • Household Goods • Toys We also sell AVON products and UHAUL rentals! Desert Discount Thrift Store *Offer excludes AVON products and UHAUL 50% OFF* GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE! Low rates & great coverage for park models & manufactured homes! Gil’s Carpet Sales Our Low Prices Will Floor You! 480-982-7409 Installation Available • Free Estimates Licensed and Bonded (#078297) 2849 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction In stock carpet & pad Installed for as Low as $2.11 sq ft or $2.00 sq ft with Ad! Minimums do Apply. Featuring Mohawk • Phenix • Dream Weaver Carpeting • Tarkett Fiber Floor • Paradigm Waterproof Laminate • Metro Floor Waterproof Vinyl Plank Room Size Roll ends & Remnants As low as .78¢ sq ft (carpet only) (480) 983-4807

Arizona PAGE 29 MARCH 2023 COURIER NEWS 9901 E. APACHE TRAIL . MESA Winter Haven MOBILE HOME SALES CALL US! E MAIL: [email protected] WE BUY, SELL & TRADE LAND, RESIDENTIAL & MANUFACTURED HOMES SPECIALIZING IN MANUFACTURED HOME SALES 480-986-1010 • Jewelry Repair • Remounting • Watch Batteries • Diamonds • Gold • Gemstones Your Hometown Jeweler Kyhn’s Jewelers Locally Owned and Operated by the Kyhn Family Since 1972 480.982.0300 3061 West Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Az Safeway/99¢ Store Plaza (SE Corner of Meridian and Apache Trail On Premise Repairs! Layaways Welcome! 185 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Phone: 480-474-2054 Home Decor · Collectibles · Antiques · Metal Art · And More! Mall of Peddlers Unique Finds For All Kinds! WE HAVE OVER 130 BOOTHS We Are Open! EVENING HOURS COMING SOON Tue - Sun 9:00am - 5pm Closed Monday All Inside Year Round Email: [email protected] Come and shop our antique/swap meet LOST DUTCHMAN Company Guitar EST. 2019 New & used guitars Custom builds Guitar lessons New & used amplifiers Guitar & amplifier service 1000 West Apache Trail Thunderbird Plaza—Back Row of Buildings Suite 125 Apache Junction, AZ (602) 691-8703 WE SELL: Our gear changes frequently, so give us a call, stop by and check back often! Check out our Accesories, we have a large assortment of inventory!

PAGE 30 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 Great Specials Every Day! Open: Monday-Sunday 6am-1pm Monday Hot Beef $999 Tuesday Meat Loaf $999 Wednesday Liver & Onions $999 Thursday Hot Turkey $999 Friday Fish & Shrimp $999 Saturday & Sunday Chicken Fried Steak Skillet $1099 1408 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction AZ 480-671-5755 Now Open! Next to Mickey D’s Mon.–Sat. 10:30 am to 7:00 pm • Closed Sundays • Greek Food • American-Greek Café • Burgers, Philly Cheese Steaks, Salads • Party Trays and Catering 1408 W. Apache Trail Ste. 1, Apache Junction 85120 480-982-9486 RESTAURANT THE SANDWICH SHOPPE Mark Hays Arizona Courier News The Sandwich Shoppe 28 N Ironwood Dr #4, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 (480) 671-9576 Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed FB-thesandwichshoppeaj At the corner of North Ironwood Drive and Apache Trail can be found the family-owned restaurant that is a local favorite among residents of Apache JunctionThe Sandwich Shoppe. Walking into the restaurant, you pass the outside tables and chairs and enter an inviting, comfortable seating area with six tables and a counter. Hanging on the walls are several pieces of artwork with designs of the Eiffel Tower. Approaching the counter, the large menu can be seen hanging on the walls, under a sign telling customers about the Boars Head products at the restaurant. The Sandwich Shoppe opened in April 2010 and was purchased in 2014 by its current owner, Angie Fagan. Angie has been in the restaurant business for most of her life. "I've been in food since I was like thirteen/fourteen," she said. "And when we moved here from Michigan, the Sandwich Shoppe was for sale." Throughout the years she has owned it, Angie has preserved the quality and dedication that made the Sandwich Shoppe a success, while always looking for ways to add new options. The selection of Boars Head Meats and Cheeses has steadily grown over the years, and seasonal selections such as egg salad and seafood salad have been incorporated into the line-up. The Sandwich Shoppe also features Blue Bell Ice Cream, an option that is especially popular with winter visitors. "People like to get regular ice cream, instead of the softserve. Plus, my ice cream is different from other people'sI like to keep higher quality brands, like how we use Boars Head for meat and cheese," Angie said. The Boar's head products, along with the fresh bread and sub rolls, make up the backbone of the Sandwich Shoppes menu selections. I enjoyed the Italian Sandwich at the restaurant, a flavorful and savory meal. The ham and salami in the Sandwich were accented well with the pickles, olives, and dressing. The Sandwich Shoppe prides itself on creating and experience that makes guest want to come back. “Our customers here are like family. I might not know people's names, but I know their sandwiches,” Angie said. So stop in today for a quality meal in a relaxed friendly environment.

Arizona PAGE 31 MARCH 2023 COURIER NEWS Hot Spaghetti To Go! 9903 E. Baseline Rd. Ste E-103 Call (480) 986-3080 Bring home a bucket and feed the whole family! Bring in this ad and recieve a 10% discount •Hot spaghetti Garlic bread • Cheesy bread •Salad •Dessert •Meatball sandwhiches NOW OPEN Mon - Sat Sunday 11am - 8pm Mesa, AZ 85209 12pm - 6pm Bythebucketbaseline@gmail By the Bucket Hot Spaghetti to Go! Visit our Facebook! @Tumbleweed Grill & Bar Open for Breakfast, Lunch, and DinNer! TUMBLEWEED Grill AND BAR Live Entertainment Dancing 725 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction See our full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials JERRYOKE KARAOKE EVERY TUESDAY Breakfast Specials Sunrise Special $9.99 2 Eggs, Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham, Choice of French Toast, Pancake, or Biscuits & Gravy Beer Batter Pancakes One Pancake $4.99 Two Pancakes $8.99 French Toast One Slice $3.49 Two Slices $6.99 Biscuits & Gravy Half Order $5.49 Full Order $7.49 Protein Plate $10.99 Beef Patty, 2 Eggs, Sliced Tomatoes, and Cottage Cheese Sunday-Thursday 6am-10pm Friday & Saturday 6am-12am 480-591-4131 Breakfast Buffet Sunday’s 8 -11am 1066 N. Power Rd. #103 - Mesa (S.W. Corner of Brown & Power) (480) 247-9399 Buy 1 Entree Get 1 Entree 25% OFF With coupon. Expires 3-31-23. Not valid with any other offers. 20% OFF Your Entire Order! With coupon. Expires 3-31-23. Not valid with any other offers. FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED $6 Daily Special Mon-Thur 10:00am-8pm • Fri & Sat 10am-9pm • Sun 11am-7pm • Breakfast: mon, thur, fri, sat 8-11am / (sun 8am-12pm) • Lunch: 11am-4pm / (sun 12-4pm) • Dinner: 4pm-to one hour before close Monday-Saturday Happy Hours: 8am-10am & 3-6pm • Quality Food, Quality Service, Quality Customer Experience at an Afffordable Price 285 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 • 480-877-8527 TARADIDDLES restaurant & Bar facebook.com/taradiddlesrestaurant www.TARRADIDDLES.net @TaradiddlesinAJ Fall Hours Mon. 11am-9pm Tues. 8am-9pm Wed. Closed Thurs. 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. 8am-10pm Sun. 8am-9pm Daily Food & Drink Specials! Excellent food, family fun, great service and live music Live Music, Thursday 6-8 pm Friday and Saturday 5:30-9:30 pm Jam Session (Musicians and Singers) Sun 5PM- 8PM

PAGE 32 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 POLICE/FIRE Superstition Firefighters Put Out Car Fire, February 5th, Near Idaho and Southern. Superstition Fire and Medical Reminders Drivers to Slow Down and Never Drive Distracted! Lockdown at Four Peaks Elementary School Mesa Student Arrested for Carrying Gun at School February 3rd, at around 3:20pm, Mesa Police arrested a student who brought a gun onto the Red Mountain High School campus. The student was booked into the juvenile detention center for several felonies. February 3rd around 2:50pm Mesa Police received a call from Red Mtn High School staff stating that there was a report of a student on campus with a gun in his backpack. School staff immediately began looking for the student and Mesa Police arrived shortly after. School staff located the student walking on campus and when they attempted to walk him to the office, he fled the campus on foot. The school resource officer witnessed the student flee from staff and followed the student as he ran into a desert area near Red Mountain Park. School administration immediately locked down the school as a precaution. Several officers arrived and located the student near the park. He was taken into custody at around 3:20pm. A weapon matching the description of the one the student had in his backpack, was found by police in some bushes close to where he was taken into custody. Once officers and school staff determined there was not another credible threat, the school lockdown was lifted. Through investigation it was learned that the student never removed the gun from his backpack, didn’t threaten anyone with it, and there was no plan to use the weapon. There does not appear to be any credible threats to the school or the students currently and this appears to be an isolated incident. Detectives responded and took over the investigation. The student is facing several felony charges from this event. 45-year-old Luis Angel Nunez was arrested on February 9th for the murder of Jonathon Gliege. Records from Gliege’s cell phone showed he was meeting a man named “Angel” in a Goodwill parking lot the day he was stabbed to death, January 17th. A search warrant revealed Nunez to be the man Gliege was in contact with. Nunez was booked into jail for second degree murder and four probation violation warrants on a $501,500 bond. Man Arrested for Mesa Murder On the morning of February 10th at Four Peaks Elementary School, a student made a statement about being in possession of a gun in their pocket. Staff at the school immediately called 911, cleared the room, and a lockdown was called to ensure the safety of all students on campus. AJPD immediately responded and were able to clear the situation and determine the student was not in possession of a weapon at any point. The Apache Junction Unified School District takes threats to the safety of their campuses seriously and state that they will pursue appropriate consequences for students that threaten campus safety, regardless if the threat is real or false. They urge parents to emphasize to their children that it is illegal to threaten a school or bring a weapon on campus, as well as the importance of telling adults on campus if they see something that doesn’t seem safe. Apache Junction Police Department Launches SPIDR Tech to Improve Communications with 911 Callers Police Department (AJPD) recently implemented a new tool, SPIDR Tech, to enhance communications with 9-1-1 callers, reporting parties, and crime victims, as well as gather feedback about interactions with the agency. With the SPIDR Tech platform, when a call for service is sent out to dispatchers, the software will automatically text or email reporting parties and 911 callers with updates on the status of the call and any information. Dispatchers will take a call, and as they gather information, they’ll use the dispatch system to categorize the call. Calls regarding domestic violence, for example, won’t trigger texts in order to keep victims safe. “We are incredibly excited for this partnership with SPIDR Tech,” Rayna Steffen, the Public Information Officer for AJPD, said. “Having these tools will allow us to better serve the Apache Junction community and provide enhanced updates on cases to those involved.” AJPD Department seeks to provide excellent service in every endeavor. After a police event or investigation, the SPIDR Tech platform helps the agency collect feedback about a caller’s experience using a mobile-friendly survey and allows for community feedback about each person’s experience with the department. SPIDR Tech’s messaging is available in English and Spanish to allow everyone in the community to get the information they need to stay safe.

Arizona PAGE 33 MARCH 2023 COURIER NEWS Sundance West RV Resort Open Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, 2024 S. Cortez Road | Apache Junction, AZ | (480) 982-5856 | sundancewestrv.com RV Resort Sundance West Price of Park Model includes Concrete driveway, awning, skirting, HVAC, and appliances with options to include furnishings. New Park Models Call or come by and ask about our rent incentives when purchasing one of our park models! Sundance West RV Resort We have newly remodeled facilities and a newly constructed pool & spa. Annual rent is based on occupancy of two persons per space. Electric is additional based on KWH used per month. Contact our Sales Manager, Tom Dalen, by stopping by Sundance West RV Resort, by calling (480) 982-5856, or email us at [email protected]. Tom will be happy to get you on your way to owning your own park model here in sunny Arizona. Long term rentals are also available. Please make sure to ask about our pricing. New & Used Park Models For Sale and Rent Secure your annual rate of $4500* for 5 years with the purchase of a brand new Park Model We have high Quality Champion Park Model Homes. Ready to show, All that’s missing is YOU! Join our Community Come live in the style, comfort and quality you want at a price you’ll love!

PAGE 34 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 SENIOR LIVING Loneliness, One of the Top 10 Concerns for Seniors Thanks to the Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit you can donate up to $400 for individuals and $800 for joint filers and receive a dollar for the dollar credit on your Arizona State Taxes! Genesis Project is a community focused, volunteer ran, faith based 501(c)3 non-profit and Qualified Charitable Organization with a mission to feed, clothe and hydrate the hungry and homeless. Additionally, Genesis Project is committed to partnering with other local agencies in bringing much needed social services to the needy and is home to the Apache Junction Community Resource Center. Hot Meals Served: Sunday- Friday 12 pm - 2 pm Clothing & Hygiene: Monday - Friday 12 pm - 2 pm Business Office: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 11 am Gently Used Clothing Donations - Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm Genesis Project P.O. Box 5156, Apache Junction, AZ 85178 Donate in person 564 N Idaho Rd Suite 5, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Donate online www.GenesisProjectAZ.com This issue is one of the Top 10 concerns that several major studies by major healthcare and medical firms have addressed. This is one subject that caught my attention because our firm, Senior Advisors of the East Valley, works with a large population of seniors and we encounter it daily. As a widower, I encounter that issue in my life as well. However, I took an active approach by doing some reading studies and seeking tools I could use so it does not affect my life as it does so many others. Here are some facts I have found in my readings, Loneliness is not necessarily being “isolated” it is the lack of “connectedness”. There are even times that we can be lonely being surrounded by others. Let me give an example, I can be at a social function, but I just don’t seem to be “connected” to the group or what is going on. Being the firstborn of 6 children many times I felt “pushed out” because all of the other younger children were getting all of the attention. One time my mother was pulling out of the driveway and I panicked, I felt as if she was leaving me. I felt LONELY, and abandoned. In a study by Kaiser in, 2018, it was revealed that 22% of ALL adults in America feel lonely or socially isolated. CIGNA did a study that concluded that 20% felt that way. In Canada, 20% of the men and 25% of the women claimed of loneliness. This is a worldwide concern. The 3 dimensions of loneliness are; INTIMACY, a lack of relationships; Relational, a social loneliness, lacks a quality friendship; and Collective, a hunger for community who share the same interests. Ok, what does one do? Right off, admit that I am lonely, something is missing. Don’t deny this is a part of one's life. We all get there, but we all have the choice to change. If we languish in that world, there are dangers, poor self-esteem, a feeling of rejection and depression can set in, worse, ADDICTIONS could appear. I know because, in my younger years, I used alcohol as both my escape and elixir to be “accepted”. I had to numb my pain somehow and that was my choice. I was blessed that 50 years ago I chose to make a turn and life change for the better. Seek help, go to your pastor, a counselor (be careful with this), Read books about this issue, if you are married, get real gutsy and talk to your spouse, after all, we said: “For better or worse." If you believe in that promise call in some markers on that. In closing, CONNECT, CONNECT, CONNECT with someone, do not hide, or deny. God made us to be a community, in communion with each other. Be blessed, be courageous, be in love with yourself. John Null, (602) 321-7316 Senior Advisors of the East Valley John G. Null

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PAGE 38 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 WORSHIP St. Patrick’s Day party planning Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry. St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honor St. Patrick and celebrate the Irish diaspora and culture. From lively bagpiping to delicious foods to spirited parades, St. Patrick’s Day features many chances for merriment, which can even extend to private parties held at home. The following are some party-planning ideas to ensure this St. Patrick’s Day is as jovial as ever. Customize invitations Get guests in the mood with themed party invitations. Whether paper invites or electronic ones, take advantage of the many designs available online and in-store. Entertaining puns and plays on words can be the way to go with invitations, which also can showcase shamrocks and other symbols of St. Patrick’s Day. Incorporate white and orange The color green garners its share of attention on St. Patrick’s Day. However, the earliest accounts of St. Patrick associate him with the color blue. Green was later adopted, perhaps in homage to the Emerald Isle. But green is not the only color associated with Ireland, as the nation’s flag can attest. White and orange decorations also can round out displays on St. Patrick’s Day. Stock up on gold coins Party stores may sell foilwrapped chocolate coins this time of year, and they can be used to create a “pot of gold” display at your St. Patrick’s Day party. Hire a piper Bagpipes feature prominently in St. Patrick’s Day parades, and hosts can book a piper to play a few tunes in traditional garb during a party. Create an Irish pub at home Set up an area of the space and provide the accoutrements one would find in an Irish pub. In addition to having Guinness available, stock other classic Irish spirits, including Irish Mist, Poitín, Jameson, Sheridan’s, Baileys, and Irish red ales. Keep Irish folk music playing in the background to impart a cozy feeling. Invite a crowd One of the best parts of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration is having plenty of celebrants together to reminisce and enjoy each other’s company. A crowd means better sing-a-longs and more opportunities to toast to good luck for the future. There are many ways to make private St. Patrick’s Day parties as special as public gatherings like parades. 105 S. Delaware Dr #11 Apache Junction Just Behind MCDonalds, Across from Walmart SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30am & 2:00pm www.newtestamentchurch.org • www.letthebiblespeak.com Bob Orear • Evangelist | bgo2 @juno.com | 520-431-9553 CHURCHOF CHRIST Delaware Drive

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PAGE 42 Arizona COURIER NEWS MARCH 2023 PUZZLE PAGE Answers to crossword on page 8 CLUES ACROSS 1. Relaxing place 4. Plant by scattering 7. A type of explorer 12. Unique traits 15. Lady 16. Dismayed 18. Railway 19. Type of whale 20. Sodium 21. Manning and Lilly are two 24. Where golfers begin 27. Entrapped 30. Influential punk artist 31. Hebrew calendar month 33. Car mechanics group 34. Undesirable rodent 35. Minneapolis suburb 37. Witch 39. Get free of 41. A written proposal or reminder 42. British School 44. Country on west coast of Africa 47. Cool! 48. Information 49. __ route 50. Jim Nantz’s network 52. Something to register (abbr.) 53. Give cards incorrectly 56. One who's learning on the job 61. Stevenson adventure novel 63. Taking careful notice 64. CNN’s founder 65. Speak badly of CLUES DOWN 1. A person with unusual powers of foresight 2. Single sheet of glass 3. Portrays a character 4. Expresses happiness 5. Acquires 6. “The Martian” author 7. Degree 8. 60-minute intervals 9. A detective’s pal 10. Group of nations (abbr.) 11. Popular Georgia rockers 12. Fencing swords 13. Basement 14. Samoan monetary unit 17. Male parent 22. Finnish lake 23. A smooth fabric 24. Arctic explorers (abbr.) 25. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 26. Very willing 28. Expressed pleasure 29. Lasso 32. Hindu model of ideal man 36. Move your head in approval 38. Ill-__: gained illegally 40. Die 43. Accused publicly 44. Precious stone 45. Individual thing or person 46. Behaved in a way that degraded 51. Derogatory term 54. No seats available 55. Liability 56. Popular beverage 57. Tough outer skin of fruit 58. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 59. Troubles 60. Negative 62. Camper ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A development may have you feeling a bit down, Aries. That is only temporary, though, as your mood and circumstances will rebound in no time at all. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, people you encounter this week may be exceptionally stubborn, so you may need to avoid confrontations. Keep your emotions in check as best as you can. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the weather may not be suitable for getting much done outdoors, but you can certainly stay busy inside the house with any projects you have been putting off. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This is a great opportunity for getting rid of any clutter that has been holding you back, Cancer. Start sorting through the garage or cleaning out a desk at work. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, do not worry about the small stuff that you feel could be holding you back. If you step away from the situation, you may find that everything is working out. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, there are plenty of opportunities open to you, but you may not realize they are so close by. A friend may need to guide your way on this for the time being. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You may be feeling bad about something you did in the past, Libra, and now you want to make amends. It’s the little changes you implement that will make a difference. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be ready to give your life an overhaul. That may amount to you changing careers in the weeks to come. Do your research before you put in notice. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, stay focused and disciplined this week, especially as it pertains to a diet. You can maintain your commitment, especially with others cheering you on. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, rewards will not come without hard work and dedication. Now is the time to stick with the plan and keep moving forward. Save days off for later. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Do not go up against managers or superiors this week, Aquarius. Doing so likely won’t go in your favor. Just keep out of the spotlight for a little while longer. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may be building the blocks of a major life project, Pisces. Use all of the resources at your disposal in the days to come.

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