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Help for Those
in Need. . . . 10

The Arts are Dutchman Dog Park is open at 247 E. Superstition Blvd!
Alive and Well (Photo courtesy of Jack Olson)
in Tucson . . 20
Two people killed in Apache Junction motorcycle accident.
Index —see page 32
Viewpoint; Letter . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Community . . . . 6, 7, 10, 12, 32
Kollenborn Chronicles . . . . . 14
Travel/Recreation . . . . . . . . . 16
Home Improvement . . . . . . . 18
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–21
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Health Medical . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Police/Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 32
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Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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VIEW POINT
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Richard Taylor What do you think?

PUBLISHER “Where do you get your news from?”

[email protected] Maryann H. Darlene S. Michelle B. Lynn C.
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EDITOR
I get my news from NPR No media today is accurate! Because news organizations Hmmmmmm…Good ques-
[email protected] ( public broadcasting), the NPR is not what it used l have taken a partisan slant tion. The best anyone can
nightly news on local chan- to be and CNN is a liberal in recent years, I choose to do nowadays is sort through
REPORTER nels, plus NBC, CBS, or joke. get my news from various the muck and try to make a
ABC, depending on the time sources. Local news is from decision based upon similar-
[email protected] of day. I read Facebook, but one channel, as we border ities. Politics and other soci-
if something seems out- markets and they provide etal movements have made
Robert Sacha landish, I Google for deeper the best coverage for our it impossible for media to
insights (i. e. the rest of the city. State and national news present facts. When I was
GRAPHICS/WRITER story. Pretty much don’t comes from various sources a kid, newspapers prided
take FB for face value, more including NBC, ABC and themselves on the facts and
[email protected] for entertainment.) Fox predominantly. I also reporters had integrity.
source information from the
Jack Olson internet, specifically Google
if I want more informa-
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sources in a single topic.
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EDITORIAL

To the Real Super-Heroes—Happy Mother’s Day!

Robert Sacha “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.
Arizona Courier News A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her
child.”—Sophia Loren
In these days of Marvel
super-heroes, there is one we need to find focus—The In those times of weak- celebrate her role and yet
real super-hero—one that Mother is a grounding force ness we need to remember she deserves to be celebrat-
has withstood the test of that most have experienced how The Mother inspired us ed each and every day for
time—The Mother. The and we need to remember to persevere and overcome all she has accomplished
Mother’s outfit and setting the lessons we have learned obstacles. and done for us. For those
has evolved through time from that force. In those time when we who are fortunate enough to
but her powers have stayed In these days of hatred pushed The Mother to her still have your mother—cel-
the same. The Mother has and bigotry, we need to re- limits with bad behavior, we ebrate her, cherish the mo-
the power to calm a ravaged member the compassion and need to remember the les- ments you have with her—
and beaten soul and she love The Mother gave us sons she taught us. let her know how much you
can wreak havoc on those and we need to share it with In these days where we love her and make her proud
threaten her loved ones— those we fear, don’t under- are consumed by wealth and of the person you’ve become
she is truly the most import- stand or simply have been materialism we need remind or aspire to be. For those
ant super-hero of all time taught ill will from other ourselves how The Mother who have lost their mother,
and will no doubt continue sources. had the most important job take the day to reflect upon
to be so. In these days of pain and in the world and yet she did her magic and grace, keep
In these crazy days of suffering we need to reflect not get paid with money and her in your heart and don’t
social media and ridiculous upon how The Mother made if she could, no wage would forget to say ‘Happy Moth-
issues that are supposed us feel better with a smile, a justify all she has done. er’s Day’ she has never left
to be important to all of us simple touch or the calming Sadly, we only give The you.
effect of her voice. Mother one day a year to

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COMMUNITY

Local Clubs Clean up Goldfield Road

Members of the Kiwanis Mountain Republican Club, and the StarTrek USS Leo- This disease is 100% fa- on to this basic obedience these conferences where the
Club of Apache Junction, Non-Commissioned Offi- nidas got together Satur- tal to the newborn and not training you can continue national officers, executive
Paws4Life, Superstition cers Association (NCOA) day, April 9th their bi-an- only is deadly it is also ex- with your dog's training, board members are elected.
nual joint effort to clean-up cruciatingly painful for the still for only $5 per session Changes and updates to by-
Goldfield Road from south 2-3 days that the child lives. and continue for total of 18 laws are adapted and imple-
at Southern Rd north to The program, called "Elim- months you can have your mented at these conferences.
Lost Dutchman Blvd. inate" by Kiwanis provides dog trained, tested and na- The NCOA is run com-
These groups have been a series of tetanus shots to tionally certified as a service pletely by Enlisted personnel
doing this community ser- all females throughout their or therapy animal. only and our membership
vice since 2008 for the city child bearing years and with are made up of: active duty,
of Apache Junction. these shots, MNT have been The Non-Commissioned reservists, guardsmen, vet-
eliminated in the countries Officers Association (NCOA) erans and retirees of all 6
Kiwanis whose motto is that have accepted the help. has been around for over 75 branches of the U.S. military.
"Serving the children of the Regional religious objec- years and like most other mil- Go online to: NCOAUSA.
world, one child, one com- tions are the biggest obsta- itary service organizations, it org for more information.
munity at a time" has been cles. is dedicated to the servicing
doing their service since of all military personnel. StarTrek, USS Leonidas
1915. They have helped Paws4Life is a dog train- There are chapters like the NCC 71801, is the local Star-
eliminate iodine deficien- ing program that has been local VFW, American Le- Trek fan chapter for those
cy around the world to help going on at the AJ Dog track gions and DAVs and like all who like sci-fy of all types.
prevent thyroid diseases. In since 2005 with no change MSOs the NCOA has their You do not have to only be
their latest accomplishments in cost for the training. Just annual conference which a Trekkie or Trekker for Star
they have been combating $5 for a 75 minute session, most recently have been Wars, Fire Fly or just about
maternal and neonatal teta- 3 days per week for 6 weeks held in San Antonio, TX but any sci-fy genre will proba-
nus disease "NMT" some- is all that it takes to get your in the past the conferences bly find a home in StarFleet.
thing that UNICEF has been pet all of the basic obedience have been held in Las Vegas,
fighting since the 1940's. training it will need. Adding NV and even in VA. It it at —Arthur Fesler-Butts

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COMMUNITY

Rattlesnake Awareness—it’s that Season

As Arizonans get out to said: “Arizona has more rat- rattlesnakes become more counter a rattlesnake, the If a rattlesnake bite occurs: By leaving rattlesnakes
experience the trails and tlesnake species than any active at night. snake is more concerned • R emain calm and reas- alone, you can significantly
outdoors, it is important to other state, and we can all April is typically when with being left alone and reduce your risk of being
remember that Arizona is celebrate that amazing bio- the most rattlesnake bites are would rather not have to sure the victim.  bitten. In fact, more than half
home to 13 species of rattle- diversity.” reported in Arizona. deal with you. Slowly back • Call 911/Seek medical of all rattlesnake bites are
snake. The ones encountered In warm deserts, rat- away from the snake, give provoked by the person who
most often are the West- tlesnakes are most active Watch your step at home it a wide berth, and contin- attention without delay.  was bitten. For additional
ern diamondback, Mojave, March through October. Rattlesnakes can blend in ue on your way; an agitated • Remove all jewelry, information and resources
black-tailed and sidewinder.  During the spring, rattle- easily with surroundings, so rattlesnake will often hold about rattlesnake bites, con-
Thomas Jones, amphib- snakes are most active in the always look where you place its ground but will not chase watches, etc. from the tact the Arizona Poison Drug
ians and reptiles program daylight hours. As the days your feet and hands. Carry a you. If the snake is in your affected area.  and Information Center at
manager for the Arizona become increasingly hot, flashlight at night, especially yard, watch the snake, as • Immobilize the 1-800-222-1222. 
Game and Fish Department, usually around early May, on warmer nights when rat- it is most likely just pass- extremity and keep at
tlesnakes can be most active.  ing through. If you need to level below the heart.  Used with permission from
have the snake removed, • Decrease total body Arizona Game and Fish.
Stay on the trail  some fire departments may activity as is feasible. Arizona Game and Fish
Encounters with rattlesnakes remove snakes or you can Department (Main Office)
and other venomous reptiles call a snake removal service What NOT to do if a rattle- 5000 W. Carefree Hwy
can happen anywhere but are or pest company, however snake bite occurs:  Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000
more likely to occur when there will likely be a charge. • Do NOT apply ice to 602-942-3000
you leave a marked trail or “Although accidents cer- www.azgfd.com
wander away from a heavily tainly happen, rattlesnakes the bite area.
trafficked area. Always stay are typically not dangerous • D o NOT use an inci-
on marked trails and be cau- unless provoked,” Jones
tious of your surroundings.  said.   sion of any kind.
Remember, if you en- • Do NOT use a constric-

tion band or tourniquet.  
• Do NOT administer

alcohol or drugs. 
• Do NOT use electric

shock treatment.

QCUSD Announces New AJ Weekly Car Shows—Eye
Assistant Superindendent Candy for All!

Jessica Bautista 10 years. Eagleburger has Michael Minges
QCUSD Marketing & PR dedicated his career to ed- Arizona Courier News Reader
Director ucation, previously serv-
ing as an assistant principal, Who doesn’t like a car show?
Queen Creek, Ariz.- The athletic director, coach, and
Queen Creek Unified teacher.  I’m sure there’s people that
School District (QCUSD) “It has been an incredi-
Governing Board and Su- ble experience in being able don’t like car shows, but I’m
perintendent Dr. Perry Ber- to work with all students,
ry have announced a new staff, and the community in not one of them. I’ve always
Assistant Superintendent each of those situations,” he
for Secondary Schools, Ca- said.  liked car shows and car en-
sey Eagleburger. Eagleburger is looking
Eagleburger is an Arizo- forward to serving stu- thusiasts. The East Valley
na Native and is the current dents in a new capacity as
principal of Red Mountain QCUSD's Assistant Su- Cruisers sponsor a weekly
High School in Mesa. He perintendent of Secondary
earned his Master's Degree, schools. Superintendent Dr. car show every Friday in
Superintendent Certifica- Perry Berry is also looking
tion, and Bachelor's Degree forward to Eagleburger tak- Apache Junction. It’s easy
in Secondary Education at ing on this role.
Northern Arizona Univer- “He has made a name New Assistant Superinten- to find and it’s free. Partici-
sity. Prior to spending three for himself serving stu- dent for Secondary Schools,
years as Red Mountain's dents in Mesa and we're Casey Eagleburger. pation is open to one and all.
principal, he was a junior looking forward to building
high school principal for on those successes here at Queen Creek Unified,” said Porsche or Packard, Ford or
Dr. Berry.
Eagleburger will start Ferrari, if you want to show
the new position in July.
off your car, this is the place

to do it. a folding chair and sun- number of cars with Canadi-
an license plates. 
The event is held every glasses.  Refreshments are So if you have an interest
in cars, have some free time
Friday between Cheshire and available and there’s an ad- and would like to meet new
people, this is the place to
Signal Butte.  The official ministration table to answer be! I’ll see you there this and
every Friday until the sum-
time is from 3pm to 6pm, questions. I was told because mer hiatus.

but people start showing up of the heat, the event is sus-

around 1:30 pm. There’s no pended  during the summer,

registration fees, assigned  unfortunately. Of note, I was

parking, etc. One just brings pleasantly surprised at the

MAY 2022 Arizona COURIER NEWS PAGE 9

COMMUNITY

Queen Creek to House High Tech Battery Facility “Transformational”
Investment to Support Thousands of Technology Jobs

Constance Halonen-Wilson The company expects that the new
Town of Queen Creek facility will be able to employ a few
thousand people, with construction
Queen Creek is set to be starting this summer and production
home to a battery manufac- commencing in 2024.
turing facility. A global bat-
tery producer for next-gen- izona has cemented our hicles. The state-of-the-art is planned for mixed use and Arizona, supporting the ad- ments from global technol-
eration technologies, LG reputation as the world’s Arizona facility aims to es- will further the employment dition of thousands of new ogy leaders such as Intel
Energy Solution (LGES) production capital for cut- tablish LGES’s presence in opportunities for Queen jobs through direct pro- and TSMC while EV mak-
announced last month it is ting-edge battery technol- North America’s cylindrical Creek, Pinal County, the duction and supply chain ers such as Lucid, Nikola,
initially investing $1.4 bil- ogy,” said Sandra Watson, battery market while provid- greater East Valley and the operations in recent years. and ElectraMeccanica have
lion to build its first ever President and CEO of the ing opportunity for further state.” The state has seen recent production operations in the
cylindrical-type battery fa- Arizona Commerce Author- expansion. The facility will feature multi-billion-dollar invest- state.
cility in North America. The ity. “This high-tech facility “We're really excited a cutting-edge smart facto-
amount of investment could further anchors Arizona as a that global powerhouse, LG ry system including remote
grow further. hub for electric vehicles and Energy Solution has chosen support, manufacturing in-
The company expects sustainable technologies, Pinal County (for its new telligence, logistics automa-
that the new facility will be bolstering our already robust facility),” said Jeffrey Mc- tion and more. The one-of-a-
able to employ a few thou- EV supply chain. We are in- Clure, Chairman of the Pinal kind technology, along with
sand people, with construc- credibly grateful to LG En- County Board of Supervi- its expertise in the mass pro-
tion starting this summer ergy Solution for investing sors. ““Their investment in duction of batteries, allows
and production commencing in Arizona and to the many our great county is fantas- LGES to meet consumer
in 2024. partners who helped land tic news for our workforce demands in a stable man-
“The historic investment this transformational facility - too many of our residents ner and secure the compa-
from LG Energy Solution in our state.” currently travel out of the ny’s leadership in the North
is a generational one that "The addition of LG En- County to work, but LG American battery market.
will support thousands of ergy Solution's high-tech Energy Solution's arrival High-tech manufactur-
good-paying jobs in Pinal battery manufacturing fa- will create high-paying jobs ing, including semiconduc-
County and throughout the cility to Queen Creek is a and training opportunities tors, electric vehicles, and
state,” said Arizona Gov- massive investment that so- at their doorstep, providing batteries, is flourishing in
ernor Doug Ducey. “Glob- lidifies the market's position our communities a true life
al technology leaders like as a hub for battery tech- balance of live, work, and
LG are choosing Arizona nology and energy storage play.”
because of our world-class and is significant for Great- “We are thrilled to wel-
business environment, ad- er Phoenix as it continues come LG Energy Solu-
vanced workforce, unbeat- to attract global leaders in tion to Queen Creek,” said
able quality of life, and emerging industries," said Queen Creek Mayor Gail
culture of innovation - one Chris Camacho, President Barney. “The announcement
that’s delivering unparal- and CEO of the Greater of LG Energy Solution is
leled opportunity for current Phoenix Economic Council. the culmination of years of
and future generations. My "With ASU and the region's strategic planning. It will
thanks to CEO Youngsoo universities leading the way bring thousands of local
Kwon and the entire team at in workforce development, jobs to our highly skilled
LG Energy Solution, as well Greater Phoenix has the in- workforce - enhancing the
as to Sandra Watson and all frastructure and graduate quality of life our residents
the partners on this proj- pipeline to feed directly into experience, additional infra-
ect including Pinal County, this facility and the ecosys- structure and major capital
Queen Creek, SRP, Mesa tem surrounding it, which is investment. This isn’t just
Gas, and Central Arizona creating thousands of quality a win for Queen Creek, it
College. This announcement high-paying jobs." will positively impact our
proves once again that Ari- Cylindrical batteries of- region. Advanced manufac-
zona means technology, and fer high-density, compact turing is a targeted sector
we’re only just getting start- energy storage ideal for ap- and will be located adjacent
ed.” plications like electric ve- to State Route 24. The area
“With LG Energy Solu-
tion’s announcement, Ar-

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COMMUNITY

Borderlands Produce Rescue—an Invaluable Resource

As one of the leading produce rescue organizations, Border-
lands counts on a call from one of their partner organizations

when there is an excess of fresh produce.

distribution sites during the pare for Saturday morning. to 70 Lbs of produce. Bor-
derlands is always look-
produce season, typically The second option and their ing for volunteers to help
P.O.W.W.O.W. markets.
November through June. most traditional option is
Some numbers:
Active weekly markets are to contribute $15 cash (per • 6–11 markets per week

hosted in Metro Phoenix, produce box) at the park- in AZ, 4-7 of those in
Maricopa County
Metro Tucson, Sierra Vista, ing lot of every Produce On • 125-300 produce boxes
of food per site distrib-
Casa Grande, Safford and Wheels With - Out Waste uted within 3 hours

many other cities. (P.O.W.W.O.W.) market. All Visit their website and
subscribe to their newslet-
Borderlands offers two cash contributions are first ter for the most up-to-date
information. If you feel the
options, first is to order on- come first served they ask desire to volunteer—it’s a
great cause, helping people
line through their Drive Up supporters to try to show help themselves, again, see
the website for information.
and Take Away service to up early.
Borderlands Produce
reserve a produce box for During the pandemic, Rescue
• infobpr@borderlands-
$16 ($15 for the produce Borderlands is not requir-
foodbank.org
box and $1 for transaction ing a P.O.W.W.O.W. ID card • www.borderlandspro-

processing fees). There is a registration or to show a ID ducerescue.org
• Can be found on Face-
1:30pm, Friday cutoff to or- number. They do not have
book
der online so they can pre- any income or residential

requirements, essentially

everyone is welcome.

All produce boxes are

predetermined with variet-

ies and limits at the ware-

house. The truck transports

Robert Sacha importance of rescuing the produce unsorted to the
Arizona Courier News produce through their many
initiatives, the weekly mar- P.O.W.W.O.W. market in the
A newspaper has an obliga- kets being one of them.
tion to provide its commu- As one of the leading morning and between 15-
nity with information that produce rescue organiza-
benefits its readership, in tions, Borderlands counts 25 volunteers prepack the
these times of escalating on a call from one of their
inflation, we hope this will partner organizations when varieties into the produce
be of assistance to those in there is an excess of fresh
need—we sincerely hope produce. It is because of boxes equivalent with up
people will use this service these relationships, Border-
and if possible assist their lands rescues approximately
efforts. 32 million pounds of fresh
The 8th Annual produce annually, of that 40
P.O.W.W.O.W. (Produce on varieties were distributed
Wheels With-Out Waste) through the P.O.W.W.O.W.
Produce Season is open for program help supplement-
business and their mission ing meals to families across
is to help Arizona commu- Arizona communities.
nities supplement meals
with fresh nutritious res- P.O.W.W.O.W. -
cued produce at an afford- Weekly AZ Markets
able cost while reducing Produce on Wheels With-
food waste and methane Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.)
gas from landfills. For the works with local churches,
past 27 years Borderlands universities, civic organi-
Produce Rescue has been zations and community
creating awareness of the groups to host weekend

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Help with Jobs, Food Insecurity, Rent and Utility Costs

In the East Valley there are Apache Junction Food bank Can be found on Facebook Genesis Project Market on the Move Queen Creek Food Bank
several city, state and so- 480-983-2995 Food assistance www.genesisprojectaz.com The 3000 Club Family Resource Center
cial service agencies ready Food assistance 480-225-7757 www.marketonthemove.org www.queencreekaz.gov
to help residents with basic Calvary Chapel Food assistance 623-980-7357 480-987-5988
needs and more. Help with A New Leaf of Queen Creek Clothing assistance Food assistance Food assistance
navigating these sometimes www.turnanewleaf.org calvaryqueencreek.org
daunting bureaus is also 602-595-8700 480-988-2984 Gold Canyon United Mountain View Church Restore Nonprofit
available with an appoint- Housing / shelter assistance Food assistance Methodist Church Food Bank (Queen Creek) restorenonprofit.webs.com
ment. Following is a partial Educational assistance goldcanyonumc.org mvfcaz.com 480-229-7356
list of providers, their ser- Empowerment Systems, Inc. 480-982-3776 480-415-9814 Food assistance
vices and phone numbers Arizona Dept. of empowermentsystems.org Food assistance Food assistance Clothing assistance
and/or web sites. If you are Economic Security 480-367-6937 Utility assistance
in need, or know someone https://des.az.gov Food assistance Hope Women’s Center Other Side Ministries
who is, please avail yourself 1-855-432-7587 Employment services hopewomenscenter.org othersideministries.org Salvation Army
of these local groups who Food assistance SNAP through Arizona @ Work 480-983-4673 480-438-2852 480-982-4110
exist to help. Health assistance AHCCCS SNAP, AHCCCS, TANF, Food assistance Food assistance Food assistance
Employment services Kidscare assistance Clothing assistance Rent/utility assistance
Rental assistance Utility assistance Our Lady of Guadalupe
Utility assistance through CAHRA House of Refuge Parish (Queen Creek) San Tan Valley Head Start
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Borderlands Produce Res- First Baptist Church 480-988-9242 480-290-1011 480-987-1845
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COMMUNITY

Arizona Among Three States Suing to Block Biden
from Ending Title 42 for Asylum Seekers

“no longer a serious danger are against lifting the ban
to the public health” and to as well, including Arizona’s
keep Title 42 in place. two senators.
The lawsuit says the “This is the wrong deci-
plaintiffs are challenging sion,” Sen. Mark Kelly said
“an imminent, man-made, in a statement Friday. “It’s
self-inflicted calamity: the unacceptable to end Title 42
abrupt elimination of the without a plan and coordi-
only safety valve preventing nation in place to ensure a

The Department of Homeland Security
says it has a plan for processing mi-
grants that will address the expected
jump in cases being processed at the
border.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is suing the Biden administration for deciding to lift Title 42, the measure this Administration’s disas- secure, orderly and humane
trous border policies from process at the border.”
that banned migrants and asylum seekers as a health and safety measure for the pandemic. (File photo by Emily Sacia/ devolving into an unmitigat- The Department of
ed chaos and catastrophe.” Homeland Security says it
Cronkite News) Since the Trump admin- has a plan for processing mi-
istration invoked Title 42 in grants that will address the
Brenda Munoz Murguia March 2020, more than 1.7 expected jump in cases be-
million migrants have been ing processed at the border.
Cronkite News turned away at the border – It includes adding agents
more than 300,000 of them and volunteers to handle
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Work in every job we do. novich is suing the Biden tion said it would begin spending more money on
administration for deciding receiving asylum cases as soft-sided centers, medical
last week to lift Title 42, the of May 23. Title 42 for un- care and transportation.
policy that closed the bor- accompanied minors ended But the lawsuit notes that
der to migrants and asylum last month. even DHS says in its plan
In a news release, Br- that the immigration system
seekers as a public health novich claimed that revok- is “ fundamentally broken.”
ing Title 42 would create a Arizona state Rep. César
and safety measure during surge at the southern border Chávez, who also wants a
that would overwhelm law better plan to handle the
the pandemic. enforcement agencies, and surge, said Monday that
Arizona would be at a major suing the Biden adminis-
The lawsuit, which also risk for drug trafficking and tration doesn’t provide any
cartel activity. solutions to the ongoing is-
has Louisiana Attorney “If Title 42 ends, it will sue.
result in an even greater “I find it very unfortu-
General Jeff Landry and crisis at the border that will nate that the statewide Re-
have a devastating impact, publicans would go down
Missouri Attorney General not just on border states, but that route rather than reach-
across the country,” he said ing out to the Biden admin-
Eric Schmitt as plaintiffs, in a tweet Monday. istration or (DHS) Secretary
Brnovich, who’s running Mayorkas and having a fur-
argues that President Joe for governor, and the other ther conversation on what it
attorneys general are Re- is that we need to do to mit-
Biden violated federal pro- publicans, but the lawsuit igate the issues that we have
notes that some Democrats at the border,” he said.
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THE KOLLENBORN CHRONICLES

Civil War in the Superstitions

Thomas J. Kollenborn Their story fired my curi- Lt. John D. Walker against ry unit at Pinyon Camp.
© October 24, 2016 osity. I started to investigate the Apaches. This battle Re-enactment groups from
their story. They assured was fought after the Civil Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa
Several years ago I heard me they were not telling a War ended. As I continued recreated these skirmishes
tall tale, yet I couldn’t find my research a story began on November 14, 1984. The
a couple talking about wit- any account of a civil war to emerge. circumstances and details
military action in the Super- Yes, a civil war skirmish of these skirmishes are now
nessing an American Civil stition Mountain area that had occurred in the Super- available after some thirty
would have justified a re-en- stition Wilderness. Actually years. Several groups made
War skirmish in the Super- actment. there were two skirmish- these re-enactment skir-
The next thing was to try es— one at Pinyon Camp mishes possible. These units
stition Wilderness between and contact some of the lo- along the Peralta Trail FS were from the 7th Confed-
cal Civil War re-enactment 102 and one at Brush Corral erate States Cavalry, Mesa,
the Union and Confederate groups for information. I in Boulder Basin between Arizona, the 6th U.S. Caval-
was absolutely certain there West Boulder and East ry, Tucson, Arizona, the 7th
soldiers. As I listened, it were no Civil War battles in Boulder Canyons. The en- Georgia Infantry Regiment
the Superstition Wilderness gagement at Brush Corral and the 1st U.S. Infantry,
sounded quite bizarre. The Area and the nearest skir- was between two cavalry both units from Phoenix,
mish was fought at Picacho units and two infantry units. Arizona.
couple said they were hiking Peak in April of 1864. I did The skirmish at Pinyon
find some information about Canyon was between an in-
between Peralta Trail Head a skirmish fought near Pin- fantry company and a caval-
yon Camp in the Supersti- ry unit.
and First Water Trail Head tion in 1866 by the Arizona An infantry company
1st Volunteers led by Brevet had ambushed the caval-
when they came across two

Civil War military detach-

ments near Brush Corral.

Members of the detachment

didn’t speak or look at them.

Actually the soldiers were

like ghostly images in mil-

itary uniforms. Some of the

Larry Hedrick, organizer of the 7th Confederate Cavalry men were mounted cavalry

Reenactment group and central in the founding of the Super- and others were marching

stition Mountain Museum. Photo by the Arizona Republic. infantry.

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TRAVEL/RECREATION

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Key to Keeping Cool is AC Maintenance

ficiency, needlessly wasting oft-needed checks and fixes. dust and whether or not er for forced-air cooling.
• Keep it clean. Vacuum pets live in the home. This can increase the
both energy and money as • Straighten coil fins. The flow of cool air into a
the fins and coils of the fins on the condenser room that always seems
a result. Poor maintenance AC unit on the external are easily bent and that hotter than the rest. An-
compressor/condenser can affect the flow of air other option is a vent or
also can lead to system fail- fan with a soft-bristled through the coils. If you register booster fan that
brush, advise the experts cannot easily straighten sits on top or replaces a
ure just when it is needed at Family Handyman. them, then consult with traditional floor or wall
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most. According to the U.S. screwing the metal box do so. • Deal with condensation.
surrounding the unit to • Check the thermostat. Condensation from air
Department of Energy, the access the fins. Remove Ensure that the thermo- conditioning coils can
any accumulated debris stat is still working prop- puddle around the fur-
average lifespan of an air that may be impeding air erly. You also may want nace if the condensate
flow. Afterward, go in- to upgrade an old ther- drain tube is clogged.
conditioning unit is about 15 side and change the filter mostat to a programma- Clearing it out will help
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to 20 years. Home Advisor evaporator that’s located that enables you to re- the formation of bacte-
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TheArtistry
of Carly Quinn

Robert Sacha Where are you from? dio in the worst possible neighborhood you young age impacted me greatly, thought at
Arizona Courier News I was born in Burbank, Ca. but moved to could imagine. I would spend nights and that time I never knew I would be making
Prescott, AZ. At the age of 10, so I like to weekends making tiles, experimenting, and tiles. I also hike a lot, the Southwest is such a
I first came upon Carly Quinn’s work on say that I’m from both places. having emotional meltdowns when things beautiful and magical place with inspiration
Etsy, where she has a shop, her tiles blew went awry. I learned a lot in that crummy lit- everywhere.
me away and of course, I bought a couple. Hold old were you when you knew you tle space before I was promptly kicked out
At that time, I had no idea her studio was in were creative? for racking up a huge electric bill and con- How would you describe your art?
Tucson (I sorta failed to look—Duh!). Af- Around the age of four, as soon as I could stantly blowing fuses. I had not clue what I Southwestern Art Nouveau
ter my purchase, I did a Google search and look at things and draw them as I saw them was doing. At that point I was hired by a tile
I came upon her website and again, I was I was hooked. My parents nurtured that tal- manufacturing company that mass produced What is your favorite subject matter ?
mesmerized by the colors and content of her ent in me and sent me to art classes starting tiles using the same technique. I can’t answer this question with just one fa-
work, it was then I saw where the studio was at the age of 6. I found another studio with proper elec- vorite as it seems to change so often. Right
and I took my first drive to see it firsthand. trical where I spent all of my evenings and now I am enjoying artworks that are not as
Yes, I could do an article where I em- What media did you start with and what weekends creating tile while I worked my busy, but more impactful. I just created a
bellish my opinions and such, but just like and when were you led to the tiles? day job, soaking up any bit of information Century Plant with quite a few birds in it that
all forms of artistic expression—it must I started with colored pencils and worked my on the “Cuerda Seca” process that I could. In is done in such a way that the negative space
be from the artist themselves because art way through every medium imaginable 2011 I quit my job with a whopping $800 in is just as important as the design. I’m really
is about interaction and communication. I before I made my first tile. I believe it was my bank account and started my career as an enjoying playing around with that idea right
hope you enjoy… my junior year of art school that I answered artist. I guess I didn’t have a whole lot to lose! now.
a craigslist ad for a ceramic studio assistant.
At that time (2005), I was 21 years old and Where/what do you draw inspiration from? If you weren’t an artist; what would you
had just moved to Tucson. I was studying to I have done a lot of traveling, my earlier have become?
get my Bachelor’s in Illustration & Fine Art works are inspired by travels through Spain I have no earthly idea, but an entrepreneur
with a minor in Graphic Design and I had no & Morocco. A visit to The Alhambra at a of some sort.
idea what the future held for me. From the
moment I walked into her studio my heart
started to race and I knew that I would find
a way to make tiles for the rest of my life.
I spent the rest of my school years studying
and helping my boss create ceramic tile mu-
rals. I learned a lot from her, but she was also
learning herself. I graduated in 2007, bought
a used kiln off of a friend for $100 which I
stored up at my parents until I could afford a
studio, buckled down and got a 9-5 job.
I worked at a temporary tattoo compa-
ny as an illustrator and worked my way up
quickly. As soon as I had some extra cash, I
put a deposit down on my very first art stu-

MAY 2022 Arizona COURIER NEWS PAGE 21

How long have you been at the studio?
I started Carly Quinn Designs in 2011, so 11
years. I have been in my current location for
over 5 years now.

What does the future hold for Carly Quinn
Studio?
My mind is always going, I am always think-
ing of the next project and way to expand. A
studio expansion is absolutely necessary but
we may start dabbling into other tile making
techniques as well. First we need more space.

Since my first trip to Carly’s studio, there I hope you will take some time and visit this
have been many more and I have made it a truly magical place and patronize the arts.
point to introduce visiting friends and fami-
ly to her studio, of course they never leave Carly Quinn Designs
empty-handed and a few dollars lighter. Car- 730 S. Russell Avenue
ly’s work is truly breath-taking and her skills Tucson, AZ. 85701
and talent are captivating! Life in the desert Tuesday - Friday: 11am - 5pm
has a limited palette of colors during some Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
seasons and it is times like that when we P: 520-624-4117
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On Facebook, Instagram and Etsy

Can/would you explain your creative What is the most significant feeling you
process? have with your art?
I can never predict when the creative process That it is a part of me, an extension of me in
is going to hit me, but when it does I usually a way.
get a flood of adrenaline as and idea come
to fruition in my mind. It’s a wild feeling, How many artist work with you in the
and I know that once I’m in that zone I have studio?
to sketch something out & make notes right Right now I have 7 employees including my-
away or else it’ll fade away. Once the sketch self
is down I can then go back to it and refine it.

Do you feel the arts are more appreciated What is your busiest time of the year?
or less appreciated in today’s world? It used to be November-May, now it’s year
I feel like the arts are plenty appreciated in round.
today’s world, just as they have always been.
What advice would you give those to aspire
How do you feel about the arts in Arizona? to have a career in the arts?
I think Arizona has a very lively arts scene. Keep at it. It takes a lot of work to get any
Tucson in particular is lively and more im- business of the ground, but if you are con-
portantly, nurturing. When I was just starting sistent with your marketing and make it easy
my company I was shocked at the amount of for people to buy your work, they will.
support I received from the community!

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unveiled new food items However, this year, he has “We’ll have our val- year is a hot dog that reflects
that will be available at the had more creative freedom ue food items,” Hall said. the vibe of the opponent.
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biggest showing of new Derrick Hall, the Chief Exec- the Atlanta Braves, who are ery time a new team comes
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Stephen Tilder, the execu- Diamondbacks. “We abso- $151 at Truist Park. inspired for that team.”
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the Barbecue Brisket Dip with Fries, with includes sliced ends up at about 25 because Sidewinders and Baja Fish
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POLICE/FIRE

State Sets May Execution, First Since Botched Lethal
Injection in 2014

According to the death warrant, Dixon has until 20 days
before his scheduled May 11 execution date to choose
between dying by lethal injection or lethal gas. If he does
not choose, he would be executed by lethal injection.

have passed its expiration lasted two hours, during Penalty Information Center.
date by the time the execu- which he repeatedly gasped The chamber was restored
tions could be scheduled. and snorted on the gurney, after leaking seals were
The latest warrant does according to witnesses pres- discovered, but the process
not indicate what drugs ent. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer angered critics who said the
would be used in Dixon’s ordered a review of the ex- state planned to use a chem-
case, and Brnovich’s office ecution by the corrections ical related to the gas used
did not respond to a request department, which ultimate- during the Holocaust.
for comment. ly found that it had followed According to the death
Dixon was already serv- proper procedure and that warrant, Dixon has until 20
ing seven life terms for his Wood did not suffer, despite days before his scheduled
1985 convictions on sexual appearances. May 11 execution date to
assault charges when his Its troubles with lethal choose between dying by
DNA was matched to a pre- injection, however, led the lethal injection or lethal gas.
viously unsolved 1978 rape state to test its gas chamber, If he does not choose, he
and murder of an Arizona built in 1949 and last used in would be executed by lethal
State University student in 1999, according to the Death injection.
Tempe. Deana Bowdoin’s
Arizona has carried out most executions with lethal injection since 1992, but problems with boyfriend found her dead in
her Tempe apartment early
a 2014 execution had halted them since then. Clarence Dixon, whose execution date was on the morning of Jan. 7,
1978. She had been raped,
set for May 11, will have the choice of being put to death by injection or in the state’s gas strangled and stabbed to
death.
chamber if his sentence is carried out. (Photo courtesy Arizona Department of Corrections, Dixon was charged
with Bowdoin’s murder in
Rehabilitation and Reentry) 2002. He was convicted
in 2008 and sentenced to
Emily Sacia carried out. Moreno, the attorney. “Un- death because of his prior
Cronkite News “I made a promise to der these circumstances, the life sentence and because
Arizona voters that people execution of Mr. Dixon – a Bowdoin’s killing was an
“especially cruel, heinous or
The Arizona Supreme Court who commit the ultimate severely mentally ill, visual- depraved” crime. Arizona death-row inmate Clarence Dixon was already
set May 11 as the execution crime get the ultimate pun- ly disabled, and physically While he has been in serving life for a sexual assault when DNA linked him to the
date for Clarence Dixon, ishment,” said Brnovich in a frail member of the Navajo prison for 36 years, Dixon 1978 murder of a woman in Tempe. (Photo courtesy Arizona
a rapist and murderer who statement this week. “I will Nation – is unconscionable.” has been on death row for Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry)
would become the first in- continue to fight every day This is not the first time Br- just 14 years. His execution,
mate put to death in Arizona for justice for victims, their novich has tried to get an if carried out, would come
since a badly botched lethal families, and our communi- execution date for Dixon. sooner than most: The Ar-
injection in 2014. ties.” He asked the Supreme Court izona Department of Cor-
Unless he opts for the gas But Dixon’s attorneys last year to issue warrants rections, Rehabilitation and
chamber—which the state pointed to the state’s “history of execution for both Dix- Reentry said the average
restored after its botched of problematic executions” on and Frank Atwood, who length of stay on death row
execution of Joseph Wood and called it unconscionable kidnapped and murdered since 1992 is 17.4 years.
eight years ago—Dixon that the execution could be an 8-year-old Tucson girl There are currently three
would be put to death with carried out while questions in 1984. Brnovich said At- women and 109 men on
an injection of “a substance remain about the procedure wood, like Dixon, had ex- death row in Arizona.
or substances in a quantity and about Dixon’s mental hausted his appeals and he Wood’s execution re-
sufficient to cause death,” ac- and physical health. was pushing for execution quired 15 injections and
cording to the death warrant “The state has had nearly dates as early as last fall.
issued Tuesday by the court. a year to demonstrate that it Those cases were de-
Attorney General Mark will not be carrying out ex- railed, however, when the
Brnovich said Dixon has ex- ecutions with expired drugs state acknowledged that the
hausted all his appeals and but has failed to do so,” said pentobarbital it had obtained
his death sentence should be a statement from Jennifer for the executions would

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POLICE/FIRE

AJ: Two Killed in Impaired-Driver Accident

Al Bravo The driver of the sedan Robert Anderson, 42, believed to be impaired.
Public Information Officer of Litchfield Park, remains under investiga- The people killed in the
City of Apache Junction tion for presentation of possible charges… accident have been iden-
tified as Daniel Sitar, 67.
Two people riding a three- evening at the Apache stition Boulevard. The ac- Sitar and Valerie Lewis,
wheeled motorcycle were Junction intersection of cident occurred about 6:30 63. Sitar and Lewis lived
killed Saturday, April 9th, Ironwood Drive and Super- p.m. by a red light runner in unincorporated Marico-
pa County just west of the
Apache Junction city limits.
According to the initial
investigation, the three-
wheeled motorcycle was
traveling eastbound on Su-
perstition going through
the intersection when a se-
dan traveling northbound
on Ironwood ran a red light,
hitting the motorcycle.
The driver of the sedan
Robert Anderson, 42, of Li-
tchfield Park, remains under
investigation for presenta-
tion of possible charges to
the Pinal County Attorney’s
Office.

Troopers Seize 70 Pounds of COMMUNITY

Methaphetamine in Traffic Stop AJ: Free Dump Week, May 9–14

Al Bravo Remember, under safety guidelines,
Public Information Officer Republic Services requires hard hats and
City of Apache Junction vests while at the landfill

Residents of Apache Junc- vests while at the landfill. The free week-long ser-
tion can throw out a load of Residents can wear their vice is offered four times
trash at the landfill during own, borrow a set while on a year. For further infor-
“Free Dump Week,” on site or purchase a set for $9. mation, please contact the
May 9-14. The landfill’s hours Apache Junction Landfill at
During that week, the of operation are Monday (602) 237-2078.
Apache Junction Landfill through Saturday from 6
offers city residents a free a.m. to 4 p.m.
drop off, in partnership with
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the vehicle and discovered Cardenas, both from Whit- Republic Services, which
Arizona Department of Pub- over 70 pounds of metham- tier, California, were booked owns and operates the land-
lic Safety (AZDPS) troopers phetamine concealed inside. into the Maricopa County fill. City residents can take
stopped the driver of a red The street value of the meth- Jail on charges including one free load to the land-
Nissan pickup truck near amphetamine is estimated at possession and transporta- fill during the week. Please
43rd Avenue and Baseline more than $459,000. tion of a dangerous drug for bring proof of residency
Road in Phoenix for multiple The driver, 32-year-old sale and conspiracy. (such as a water bill). Resi-
traffic infractions. During Edgar Garcia, and pas- dents are advised that only
the stop, troopers searched senger, 38-year-old Laura one pickup truck bed size of
refuse per household will be
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