September 2014 www.mbvaz.org C.O.P.’s Corner, September 2014 With the recent headline news of the IRS Scam, we wanted to review the various scams that are around. * The telephone scam is not as common place as it once was, but it is still out there. As with the IRS Scam, the caller is telling you that if you do not send them money you will be facing fines and prison. * There are e-mail scams where you have won something and we just need your bank account information and PIN so we can deposit hundreds of thousands of dollars into your account. * Then there is the door to door scam, where someone shows up at your door promising to do work on your house for an exceptionally low price. With just a small deposit of 25 – 50% we can get you scheduled. All of these are types of scams and all of them take millions of dollars each year from the general public. Here are a few tips to consider: First, government offices that are calling you will always provide a way for you to verify the information. If you are contacted by any law enforcement, governmental agency, or place of business, contact the main number in the directory or on the internet for that agency or business .With the scammers, they may or may not be able to provide a call back number. If they do, do not call it. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be your grandchild, and they tell you they have been arrested and ask you to wire money, this is a scam! In some cases, they will provide a number for you to call the police agency and it will be a fictitious number. Please contact the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office if you receive a call of this type. Many residents in Gold Canyon have fallen victim to this scam. As far as the e-mail scams, please do not respond. If you really won all of that money, someone would be contacting you by certified mail or in person. If someone you do not know is asking for your bank account number and pin or they are asking you to send them funds for any reason in advance, you can be sure that this request is a SCAM. Also please remember to never give any bank account information out over the phone! Your Social Security Number is the most important form of identification; keep it private and do not give it out to anyone calling you! If you think you are being scammed, then you probably are…trust your instincts. You can always contact the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office or the Attorney General’s Office. For further information, you may contact: [email protected]or [email protected]SCAMS, SCAMS, AND MORE SCAMS! ( information is from website; www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org) The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is located 3 ½ miles NE of Apache Junction at 4087 N. Apache Trail. Get a feeling of what the ol” west was really like back at the turn of the century. The museum has a variety of exhibits and is open 362 days a year. The 12.5 acre Museum site offers untold photo opportunities with its reproductions of 19th Century business including a Wells Fargo office, stage coach stop, barber shop, assay office and other displays of authentic relics of the 1800’s. Well marked nature walks crisscross the areas surrounding the museum buildings, all located at the base of the West Wall of the beautiful Superstition Mountain…a one of a kind location.Visit the Elvis Memorial Chapel and the Audie Murphy Barn, museums in their own right, which were moved to the museum, piece by piece, following the second fire which destroyed the Apacheland Movie Ranch. “Legends and Lore of the Superstitions and More” is the lecture series being presented as part of the 2015 Museum free lecture series by expert SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MUSEUM cont’d on page5 Featuring the Roadrunner Band Come to the Superstition Center on October 31st (doors open at 6pm) Dance & Party from 6:30pm - 9:30pm Tickets $7 Costume Contest at 8pm
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September 2014 www.mbvaz.org
C.O.P.’s Corner, September 2014 With the recent headline news of the IRS Scam, we wanted
to review the various scams that are around.
* The telephone scam is not as common place as it once was,
but it is still out there. As with the IRS Scam, the caller is
telling you that if you do not send them money you will be
facing fines and prison.
* There are e-mail scams where you have won something
and we just need your bank account information and PIN so we
can deposit hundreds of thousands of dollars into your account.
* Then there is the door to door scam, where someone shows
up at your door promising to do work on your house for an
exceptionally low price. With just a small deposit of 25 – 50%
we can get you scheduled.
All of these are types of scams and all of them take millions
of dollars each year from the general public. Here are a few tips
to consider:
First, government offices that are calling you will always
provide a way for you to verify the information. If you are
contacted by any law enforcement, governmental agency, or
place of business, contact the main number in the directory or
on the internet for that agency or business .With the scammers,
they may or may not be able to provide a call back number. If
they do, do not call it. If you receive a call from someone
claiming to be your grandchild, and they tell you they have
been arrested and ask you to wire money, this is a scam! In
some cases, they will provide a number for you to call the
police agency and it will be a fictitious number. Please contact
the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office if you receive a call of this
type. Many residents in Gold Canyon have fallen victim to this
scam.
As far as the e-mail scams, please do not respond. If you
really won all of that money, someone would be contacting you
by certified mail or in person. If someone you do not know is
asking for your bank account number and pin or they are asking
you to send them funds for any reason in advance, you can be
sure that this request is a SCAM.
Also please remember to never give any bank account
information out over the phone! Your Social Security Number
is the most important form of identification; keep it private and
do not give it out to anyone calling you!
If you think you are being scammed, then you probably
are…trust your instincts. You can always contact the Pinal
County Sheriff’s Office or the Attorney General’s Office.
( information is from website; www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org)The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is located 3 ½ miles
NE of Apache Junction at 4087 N. Apache Trail. Get a feeling of what the ol”
west was really like back at the turn of the century. The museum has a variety
of exhibits and is open 362 days a year.
The 12.5 acre Museum site offers untold photo opportunities with its
reproductions of 19th Century business including a Wells Fargo office, stage
coach stop, barber shop, assay office and other displays of authentic relics of
the 1800’s. Well marked nature walks crisscross the areas surrounding the
museum buildings, all located at the
base of the West Wall of the beautiful
Superstition Mountain…a one of a kind
location.Visit the Elvis Memorial
Chapel and the Audie Murphy Barn,
museums in their own right, which were
moved to the museum, piece by piece,
following the second fire which
destroyed the Apacheland Movie Ranch.
“Legends and Lore of the
Superstitions and More” is the lecture
series being presented as part of the
2015 Museum free lecture series by expert
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MUSEUM
cont’d on page5
Featuring the Roadrunner Band
Come to the Superstition Center on October 31st
(doors open at 6pm)
Dance & Party from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $7Costume Contest at 8pm
TRY IT!We have a new domain name for our
website. It’s www.mbvaz.org It’s short,
it is easy to remember and it’s ours.
Instead of the very long
www.mountainbrookvillage.org ,we have
a short and easy name that will
also get you to the website. Try it!
Thank you Chris Bukovac, our
webmaster.
While you are there, check out “Our
Neighborhood”. There are links to many
interesting things in Gold Canyon. Also,
for easy access, we have moved all the
community documents to one central
place. Did you know we have the MBV
phone book on the website? For those
interested, the 2014 budget is there too.
Jeff Hager, SecretaryFollowing are notes from the Board of
Directors meeting and are not approvedmeeting minutes
President Rick Peters called the August
26 meeting to order. In his report he
commented on the utilization of our new
donation policy to address a small overrun
on the stage curtain purchase. Our
attorney was consulted and verified that
the procedure followed was completely
legal. The Board approved the $101.31
donation. The new curtain should be
installed before you read this report.
He also commented on behavior issues
in the Fitness Center and pool area, and
stated he will be investigating the cost of
installing cameras in these areas.
Tami Tack, treasurer, reported that as of
July, we have an operating budget surplus
of about $12,000. The 2013 year end
budget surplus of $74,000 was approved
to be transferred to the Reserve account.
The Board approved the signing of the
Kitchell Mesquite building construction
contract.
Approval was given to
purchase three new pieces of
fitness equipment to replace
the old universal gym unit
and the bench press for a cost
of $7,631. Marc is renovating
the blinds in the fitness center and
replacing padding on the machines.
Shasta Pools will be hired to perform
“pressure and bucket” tests on the east
pool to determine if there is leakage in the
water lines or in the pool structure that
may be causing problems with the pool
deck and “cool deck” coating. Cost of the
tests will be $5,040.
Corey Nelson reported the front
entrance fountain has not been
functioning for some time, and asked for a
decision on whether to continue cleaning
the large pond, or shut that portion down
completely. Cory has estimated the annual
costs of maintaining the feature, as it is
now, to be about $20,000.
The consensus was to completely
eliminate the large pond and the water
curtain. The Board was presented options
from the Building & Grounds Committee,
and directed the committee to investigate
costs and plans for either retaining the
small water fall or completely shutting
down all water in the feature and modify
the appearance of the complete
monument. The Board has drawings
available for homeowners to view.
Please continue to contact your Board
members and your Management Team
with your comments, questions and
concerns. We’re working for you.
September 20144
Community CornerBOARD HIGHLIGHTS
WE NEED YOURHELP
Now that we have begun the
Mesquite, Palo Verde and Bath House
construction project, we will need key
residents to help us get the rooms ready
for the construction project. This means
anyone who is a leader of a group that
might have items stored in any of the
rooms to be renovated.
If this pertains to you or your group
we will need your help. I would like to
have a meeting in mid to late September
for every one mentioned above to discuss
the move for construction. A
representative from each group involved
is needed.
Please give to me, or to Pat in the
Activity Office, the name and phone
number of either the VIP or their summer
representative right away. This involves
everyone who meets in these areas and/or
has things stored in this area.
Thank You,
Leonard Schroeder, Vice President
480-983-1652
VETERAN’S DAY-TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 11, 2014Veteran’s Day annually falls on
November 11th. This day is the
anniversary of the signing of the armistice
which ended the World War I hostilities
between the Allied nations and Germany
in 1918. Tradition is that all veterans are
thanked for their service on that day.
This year we will start the day with a
flag raising ceremony at 8am (Sunset
Center) with the sounds of First Call and
the Color Guard in attendance. John Roe
will lead the program with Ken
Gregerson, George Starkle, the Color
Guard and the MBV band. Following the
short ceremony will be a breakfast in the
Superstition Center catered by Paradise
Cafe and a special program to thank and
salute those men and women who served
our country with honor and pride.
Seating is reserved, tickets are $10 per
person and, as usual, Veteran’s tickets are
free. Circle your calendar and save the
date. Tickets go on sale on October 14th.
President Peters signs the contract for theMesquite Center renovation
September 20145
Caring CornerArlene Pytko, Caring Corner Chairman
Illness: Sondra Barnard, DV
Vera Theissen, DV
June Long, IWI
Al Clark, DS
Sue Turner, SRII
In Memory: Lois Slahunek, PV
Dale Nathan, DG
If you should hear of someone who haspassed away or is ill, Please call Arleneat 288-8011. Thank you.
IT’S THE ANNUAL ART FAIR & VENDORSHOWCASE
Circle your calendar for Saturday, November 15, 2014At the Art Fair we will have a wonderful display of local artist’s work,
just in time for holiday shopping. This event will take place in the
Superstition Center. Art Fair tables go on sale to residents on October
14th and tables are $12 per 8 ft. table.
Our Vendor Showcase is a group of vendors selling special holiday
gift items in the Sunset Center. Vendor Showcase vendors will
pay $20 for an 8 ft. table and will be asked to donate a
$15 item for a door prize. (one consultant per
company) These vendors are outside vendors not
residents. More details about this event next month.
CELEBRATION OF VETERANSJill Moritz
Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 3:00 pm, the entire
community of Gold Canyon is invited to attend the 9th
Annual Celebration of Veterans at the Gold Canyon United
Methodist Church. Please mark your calendars to be there
to honor veterans of all military service, past and present.
Prepare to be touched by music, personal stories,
combined church choirs, and a retirement of flag
ceremony performed by the Girl Scouts. Refreshments will
follow the program. For additional information, contact Rae Tianen 480-671-7378 or Don
Tianen 480-694-7122.
WELCOME TO..."A TOUCH OF KENNY"
Come and enjoy a great show in the Superstition Center on
Friday, October 17th. Doors open at 5:30pm with dinner at 6pm
and the show at 7pm. It’s Dave Karl's tribute show "A TOUCH
OF KENNY".
He has been entertaining Audience's for years! He looks like
Kenny, Sounds like Kenny, and his natural speaking voice is
Kenny!
And for your dining pleasure, we will also have a catered dinner from Famous Dave’s.
Enjoy Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Q of either a Texas brisket sandwich or Georgia pork with
coleslaw, mac & cheese and for dessert enjoy bread pudding with praline sauce and whipped
cream. Beverages will be provided (BYOB) And if that’s not enough, take home a $10
coupon from Famous Dave’s!
Tickets are on sale now @ $17 per person Pick up your tickets in the Activity Office. Last day to purchase tickets is Friday, October 10th.
Wayne & Wilma Schmidtt
7299 E Canyon Wren Dr
Albert & Donna Talerico
7372 E Mariola Ct
Lonnie & Kathryn
Bliemeister
8350 E Sonoran Way
Marlow & Lucinda
Lindstrom
8915 E Saguaro Blossom Rd
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
MUSEUM...CONT’D
Is there someone new on your street? Don’t forget to welcome them to our friendlyvillage. Invite them to join you for Tuesday Coffee & News, they will appreciate the
invitation. Below is a list of the new residents who moved into MBV .
speakers and performers that will educate
and entertain audiences on many different
topics concerning the local area.
Attendees will have the opportunity to
hear the truth and legend about the
Superstition Mountain and the Dutchman
and his lost mine as well as cowboy
poetry and music.
The 2015 schedule is
as follows:Jan. 8, Clay Worst – The Lost
Dutchman and His Mine
Jan. 15, Michael Dante- From
Hollywood to Michael Dante Way
Jan. 22, Jodi Akers, The Apache Trail
Jan. 29, Gerald Ahnert-Butterfield
Overland Mail Co.
Feb. 5, Kurt Cavano, Four Peaks
Amethyst Mine(history & trunk show)
Feb. 12, Shirley Gage Hodges- The
Orphan Trains
Feb. 19, Rosemary Shearer & George
Johnston-Kings Ranch: Sand in our Shoes
Feb. 26, Dave Morris- Rock Art of the
Southwest
March 5, Chuck Bacus-Quarter Circle
U Ranch
March 12, Ron & Sue Bridgemon- The
Magnatism of Mata Ortiz
March 19, Dick & Jane Martin-
Cowboy Poetry
March 26, Mark Fogelson-
Singer/songwriter musical performer
April 2, Pay Dirt- Old Time Fiddle &
Bluegrass Concert
April 9, Lance Laber & Jim Jenkins-
Ted DeGrazia and the Superstitions.
This series takes place in theamphitheater from 2-3pm. Bring a lawnchair or cushion to sit on.
This is a cautionary tale of what can happen to people of a certain age who have too much
free time. In MountainBrook Dennis and I are actively engaged in activities, committees and
the daily doings of home and life. During the summertime we are happily ensconced in our
motorhome north of Seattle. We love it during the sunny summer, but there can also be some
rainy days. It just isn’t the same here as our active life in MBV.
We don’t have our weekly/monthly schedule for one thing. That frees up our time. We
have lots and lots of free time. Just the two of us in a motorhome. Lots of time. The two of
us. Time…Two…Us…
Time to reflect, reminisce and speculate about what we might have done differently. Things
like piercings and tattoos for instance. When Dennis was in junior high school he decided to
give himself a tattoo on his forearm while riding home on the school bus. The result was a blob which he has always hated. For years he has
wanted to cover it with a respectable tattoo (is that an oxymoron?).
As for me, my reflection was more of a sin of omission. I’ve never had my ears pierced. It just never happened. Sometimes when I’m
shopping I feel like the only person left on the planet without holes in her ears. I just never got around to it.
So on a particularly rainy, dreary day, Dennis said, “If you get your ears pierced, I’ll get a tattoo.” And there it was – a double dog dare.
I know what you’re thinking. We aren’t six, we’re sixty something and we should know better than to succumb to a dare. You forget who
you’re dealing with. Of course, the next day the weather was also rainy and dreary which meant, having nothing better to do, we headed to
the jewelry store in the Mall.
Our first surprise was that piercing is no longer done in jewelry stores. Their recommendation was Only Precision Piercing “where all the
teenagers go for their piercings.” That should have been our first warning. The guy behind the counter, Rusty, not only had multiple
piercings, he was also hard to understand because he had his tongue split the week before. He explained it was a form of extreme body
piercing then was happy to show us. Happier, I’ll add, than we were to see the results. That should have been our second warning.
But this was a dare and that means all common sense goes out the window. Long story short, he was a very nice young man and very
professional. I now have two hopefully, perfectly aligned holes in what had heretofore been pristine earlobes. Off to the tattoo parlor.
The tattoo parlor atmosphere can be off-putting with pictures of swords, dragons, bleeding hearts and skulls lining the walls as well as
arms, legs, necks and not-so-visible body parts of the practitioners of the art. Dennis already had his design in mind, a cross with a dove, so
the tattoo artist, Shay, brought it up on his computer and created exactly what Dennis wanted.
Watching the preparation was like something from an episode of ER as the entire area as made sterile: arm, instruments, table. The prep
took longer than the procedure. We watched as the ugly blob he had lived with for fifty years disappeared under Shay’s skilled machinations.
I’m not a huge fan of tattoos, but this affirmation of Dennis’s faith is a nice way to fix an errant youthful misstep.
Our children who are used to our peccadilloes responded to the news in predictable fashion. “Looks good! Fits u perfectly,” said
Dennis’s daughter. “Why???” asked mine.
Maybe I’ll send them a copy of this to explain why: it was a dark and dreary day; we were bored; it was something to do; but mostly, it
was on a dare. And no Mom, if someone would have dared him to jump off a cliff, I would not have followed. I might have pushed, but I
definitely would not have followed.
If your pets could talk, they would ask you to go to the 10th annual Fall Harvest Celebration, so you could have fun and help theirfavorite organization Paws for Life at the same time. So do yourself a favor and make your pets happy too
Fall Harvest CelebrationDinner, Music, Raffles, 50/50, guest speakers, and much more
Tickets: $20 per person, with half the ticket sales going to support Paws 4 Life
Beverages will be sold separately, and half of their costs will go to a local charity.
Where: Apache Junction Greyhound Park 220 S. Delaware Dr. Apache Junction, AZ 85120
ARTIST OF THE MONTHAre you an artist? There is a wealth of
talent here in MBV. We, who are part of the
library, like to showcase this talent each and
every month. We will showcase your art in
the glassed case at the library entrance. You
can also be featured in the Mountaineer that
month as well.
If you are an artist of any kind and would
like to show your work, please give us a call
and we will arrange a month for you. Jan
631-8589 or David 631-8524.
LADIES BIBLE STUDYThe Ladies Bible Study group will be starting on Monday, October 6th at 9am in the
Mesquite Room.
Please make note: we will meet the first, third and fourth Mondays of every month. We
are excited about getting back together again with old friends and looking forward to
meeting new friends too.
Come and join us for a wonderful time of fellowship as we study the word of God
together. We shall continue our study of “Just Give Me Jesus” by Anne Graham Lotz. For
further information feel free to call Eunice DeKonty @ 983-1665.
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Board of Directors
Rick Peters, President............................................................671-1680
Len Schroeder, Vice President ..............................................983-1652
Jeff Hager, Secretary ............................................................983-4188
Ron Olm ................................................................................288-0790
Barbara Sebring ....................................................................288-1579
Gary Molzen ..................................................................605-359-3600
Ron Pagani ....................................................................602-432-8367
Mountaineer MarketplaceNeither the Community nor the publisher has in any way endorsed the advertisements or advertisers in this publication andno such endorsement is implied. The Community is in no way responsible for the advertising portion of this publication.
Fran McGovernIt was the end of June, 1964, and whether
I wanted to be there or not I was on an
American Airlines plane flying from
adolescence to adulthood. I was on my way
to Los Angeles catapulted into a different
area, a different generation and a different
culture. My new cranberry colored wool
suit made me feel very sophisticated but
even dressed up I
looked like I was
fourteen years old.
People smiled at me
the way they would
smile at a precocious child.
Superstition had been a big part
of my grandparents lives and some of
that was passed on to me. I was afraid to
look out the plane window, knowing if I did
the plane would surely go down. Therefore
I sat up straight in the middle seat, eyes
ahead. Even though I wasn’t a church goer
anymore, I silently recited the rosary.
As we approached LAX, I could see the
brown smog and pollution that hung over
the city like a pall. It was a strange
incongruity given that it was the City of
Angels, movie stars and glamour. But when
we landed I saw that no one was dressed the
way I was and there wasn’t a movie star in
sight. They were ordinary people.
The man I was about to marry picked me
up and gave me the cook’s tour of the city.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?” he asked.
Hardly. My suburban town in
Pennsylvania was surrounded by trees and
verdant rolling hills that went on for miles
and miles. LA stood out in juxtaposition
with congested highways that went in every
direction one looked, witnesses to the
unbridled growth. Tiny houses built to
accommodate the population influx that
followed World War II dotted
the area, low to the ground,
while identical apartment
buildings with glitter-stuccoed
walls filled in every gap.
In stark contrast, the flora
was spectacular. Palm
trees swayed in the
breeze, giant
brushes
painting the
sky a watercolor blue.
Crimson bougainvillea, creamy white
oleander, and lemony yellow blossoms grew
everywhere; shrubs with blue flowers that
looked like pieces of the sky that had
shattered and fallen to the earth. Their
beauty offset the drabness of the
unimaginative architecture.
Then there was the Pacific Ocean, so
different from my beloved Jersey shore but
majestic nevertheless. As time went on I
was to visit the Pacific often especially
when I was homesick. I’d think back to the
times my parents would take Sunday drives
to Atlantic City and, how, as a teenager not
wanting to be bothered with them, I’d beg
off. I yearned for those days and wished
there was some way I could recapture those
moments again. I longed to see crowds of
people on the Boardwalk, Mr. Peanut, the
diving horse on Steel Pier. I wanted to eat
salt water taffy again, smell the salty air and
Coppertone suntan lotion.
As my loneliness grew, I’d look out at the
vastness of the Pacific, and try to come to
grips with my place in the Universe. The
roar of the waves rode on the wind until it
became a whisper in my ear. There’s no
going back.
There was no going back. Unhappy in
that marriage for nine years, I often drove to
the beach, my place of solice. I’d look out
at the horizon in the distance and wonder if
this was it. Was this the rest of my life? All
that was in store for me? The wind blew.
It’s just the beginning, the Pacific said.
It is easy to write your story when you do itone story at a time. That is what Barb
Hofmeister teaches. New Life Story WritingClasses will begin October 20th. It is fun and
easy. Sign up in the office or contact Barbpersonally. PH: 480-288-9745 or Email:
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VILLAGE THEATREBill WashGloria McGlathery was thinking one evening that it's the middle of summer, it's hot, many residents are gone and there's not much to
do. So, she decided that she wanted to do something for her community. Being an actress and a Director, she decided to do what she
enjoyed and knew best, and that was to direct a play. Gloria chose Love Letters, a drama, because it was written to be performed on a
small stage, with two chairs and a table and no memorizing by the actors. Gloria chose Ron Heppner to play Andy Makepeace Ladd III
and Glorianna Heppner to play Melissa Gardner. So, on August 9, the Sunset Room was transformed into an intimate cabaret setting. At
7:00 pm and with a full house, Gloria watched with pride as Ron and Glorianna took the stage. As Andy and Melissa, they reminisced by
reading the letters that they wrote to each other that began in the second grade and continued for fifty years. Ron and Glorianna's
performances told an emotional story of an impossible love affair that ended in tragedy. Gloria's directing skills and Ron and Glorianna's
acting talents were rewarded with a standing ovation while many wiped tears from there eyes. Gloria thanks Producer, Gary Stemple and
House Manager, Betty Lundberg for their assistance. We now wonder if Gloria's success as Director of Love Letters will stimulate her
creativity in a future offering.
And, now a preview of coming attractions. On November 6 & 7 (Thursday and Friday) Playwright and Director, Parker Shipley will
present his play, Break A Leg, Again, a comedy in two acts. November 6, opening night, will be a "World Premier", the plays first public
performance. As mentioned in last month's column, the play is about a close knit group of older out-of-work actors who meet twice
monthly to discuss their hopes and needs of finding work in show-biz. The play will be performed as a radio broadcast (ala 1930's-1940's)
with sound effects and a narrator. Tickets will be $3.00 each for reserved seating and will include refreshments at intermission. Tickets
will go on sale October 7, initially at Tuesday Morning Coffee & News and at the Activity Office thereafter. The cast members are: Bill
Wash as the narrator; Mike Worthy as Paulie; Mary Stoalabarger as Betty; Karen Carnahan as Ann; Ron Heppner as Jack; Dick Brennan as
Al; Sandy Collard/B.J. Jensen as Jane; Roger Renstrom/Dick Powers as Kirby; Jerry Olm/Dick Powers as Jerry Jingles; and Velma
Shipley/Georgene Powers as Helga. Parker thanks Carol Self as stage manager, Betty Lundberg as house manager, and Tom Stoalabarger
as producer.
And on February 26 - March 1, 2015 next year's annual
play “Said The Spider To The Spy”, will be performed on
the Superstition Center stage. This is a comedy about
mistaken identities and a search for the "king pin". First
time Directors, Kathy Whitacre and Merry Brennan will co-
direct the play. Kathy and Merry would like to borrow a
wicker couch that seats three for about a three week period
to be used as a prop on stage in next year's play. Please call
Kathy at 480-982-3962 or Merry at 480-983-8168. More