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From Me To You...
I sat down to write this editorial and my brain took a solid minute just to find first gear. That “wait, how do I even start this?” moment. It feels almost novel to think for myself, mostly because there is an easier way sitting right there on my computer, tempting me, and it’s just one tap away. The all knowing, all seeing, “helpful” AI. Here’s the thing nobody tells you about handing over your everyday thinking to a machine: your brain needs exercise just like your other muscles, and muscles that do not work get soft. I used to know all my friends and family’s phone numbers by heart. Not anymore. And don’t get me started on asking for information about, well, everything. “Ask Chat” has become the norm around here. How can we fix this problem? Exercise. Repetition. Doing the math in your head at the grocery store when you are trying to decide if that 3 for $10 deal on cereal is a good buy. Working out the tip at dinner in your head instead of letting your phone do it for you. None of this means AI is the enemy. It is a genuinely useful tool, and pretending otherwise is like refusing to use a calculator out of loyalty to your abacus. If you want to keep up with the pace of the world, especially
nowadays where new technology shows up every day, you have to learn how to use the new tools. Just do not let the old world, and your brain, slip away too. Case in point: this very editorial. I wrote it, wrote it again, argued with whether “abacus” was too obscure, and rewrote it a third time out of sheer stubbornness. Nobody made me do those reps. I did them because somewhere between draft two and draft three, my brain remembered it still knows how to lift things without a spotter. Call it my mental gym membership, minus the sweaty machines and the guy who never re- racks his weights. So here is my proposal. Use the AI. Love the AI. Just do a few reps on your own now and then, mental push ups if you will, so your brain stays limber. Because it’s always better to have the ability and not need it than need it and not have it. Having said that, spellcheck is the one crutch I’m keeping, right next to my reading glasses and my GPS. Catherine Uretsky Editor, Viva Magazine info@estrellapublishing.com
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Voting 411 For residents, the most important part of election season isn’t the advertising. It’s knowing what’s on the ballot. Arizona voters will decide statewide and legislative races, plus ballot propositions that could affect state policies. Depending on where they live, Goodyear voters may also see contests and issues involving other jurisdictions that serve their neighborhoods. Arizona’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 5, followed by the start of early voting Oct. 7. That leaves a short window to confirm registration, learn about candidates and measures, and decide whether to vote early or on Election Day. In Goodyear, elections can have visible consequences. Transportation, housing, public safety, water, economic development and infrastructure are more than talking points here. They’re everyday concerns in a city where new neighborhoods and businesses continue to reshape how residents live, work and travel.
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On Our Cover
Candi Kloverstrom Christian artist and oil painter Candi Kloverstrom is drawing attention for artwork that invites viewers into quiet reflection on faith, Scripture, and the life of Jesus Christ. Her paintings are designed not simply to be looked at, but to prompt viewers to pause and consider deeper spiritual questions beneath the imagery itself. Kloverstrom’s artistic journey is rooted in a personal encounter with grace. She has described how an awareness of her own shortcomings mattered less to her spiritual awakening than recognizing the worth God placed on her, which is what ultimately won her heart. That conviction now shapes her creative mission: she sees painting not just as image-making, but as a form of worship and a way of directing others toward Christ. Her work has already earned recognition beyond her home studio. Kloverstrom has exhibited through the Pebble Creek Art Club and in various gallery settings, where she has taken first- and second-place honors at the professional level. On September 4, 2026, Kloverstrom released her latest piece, After the Cross , a contemplative oil painting born from a question that had lingered with her
for some time: what actually happened after the crucifixion? Rather than focusing on the moment of the Cross itself, the painting explores what comes after - salvation, resurrection, hope, and the foundation on which people choose to build their lives. The release is accompanied by a behind-the-scenes blog post detailing the inspiration and meaning behind the work, giving collectors and admirers a fuller picture of the piece’s spiritual context. Kloverstrom’s art is also available through Saatchi Art, and she maintains an active presence on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest, where she shares glimpses into her process and the stories behind individual paintings. Those interested in following her work can also join her mailing list for new release announcements, Scripture-inspired reflections, and studio updates. For Kloverstrom, each piece is ultimately an extension of her faith - a visual invitation for others to slow down, reflect, and encounter something greater than the canvas itself.
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The Bug Guy Halloween in the Valley: Where Scorpions Don’t Need a Costume
like realizing the “ghost” in your attic pays rent in droppings and has excellent taste in insulation. Trick-or-treaters here have developed a sixth sense the rest of the country doesn’t need: the pre-doorbell scorpion scan. Every porch light gets the flashlight- under-blacklight treatment before a single candy bag gets extended. Parents aren’t just checking candy wrappers anymore, they’re checking corners. Then there’s the pest control trucks, doing their best business of the year right alongside the costume shops. Nothing says “October in the Valley” like a technician in a full Halloween-adjacent hazmat getup, treating a baseboard while a giant inflatable Frankenstein wobbles ominously in the yard next door. Sometimes it’s hard to tell which visitor is scarier: the trick-or- treater in the werewolf mask, or the actual javelina rustling through the cactus out back looking for candy of its own. So this year, when you’re setting up your fake tombstones and cotton-web spiders, maybe give a little nod to the real MVPs of Phoenix Halloween: the pest control folks quietly making sure the only things haunting your house are the decorations you put there on purpose. Stay spooky, Keep your shoes shaken and your door screens intact.
Let’s be honest, West Valley: we didn’t need Halloween to have things skittering around that make people scream. We’ve had that covered since roughly March. While the rest of the country is out here decorating with plastic spiders, we’re just... looking down before we put our shoes on. Nothing says “spooky season” quite like shaking out a boot and hoping today isn’t the day a bark scorpion decides to make a statement. Our neighbors to the north hang fake cobwebs from their porches for atmosphere. Ours are load-bearing. And don’t even get me started on the pack rats. Every October, some poor soul in Arcadia hangs up a cute little skeleton decoration, only to discover a week later that something has been using it as a chew toy. Nothing ruins the illusion of a haunted house quite
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Art Club The PebbleCreek Art Club is one of several arts and craft clubs housed in the beautiful Creative Arts Center in PebbleCreek. Many newcomers say they chose PebbleCreek because of the CAC, which houses not only the art club but rooms for quilting, pottery, wood carving and glass, as well as beading, knitting, photography and scrapbooking. The Art Club has more than 200 members at all levels of expertise: absolute beginners, members who enjoy improving their painting and drawing skills, as well as several professional career artists. Meeting the needs of everyone is a challenge, and we work hard to present affordable classes in which all members can grow their skills. We hire professional artists from the greater Phoenix community to teach classes, and we have several talented members who are willing to teach introductory workshops and more advanced classes in various media. Our second challenge is to build a community of involved members who share more than their love of art. We have open studios almost every day, so artists don’t feel isolated at home, where they share tips and information in a relaxed environment. We have monthly critiques and sketching workshops and occasional field trips. We recognize achievement through a Challenge at our monthly meetings and awards for the Artist of the Month, season and year, A full calendar of social events, monthly lunches and mingles, pool parties and more, at which we include partners, extending friendship among member families.
We help artists sell their work by displaying them in the CAC gallery and through two art shows that are open to the public. Our next show is Friday, Nov. 13, from 2-6 p.m. in the Tuscany Ballroom. With live music, complementary wine and free admission, the show is always a sellout and a success for the 50 or more participating artists. Tickets can be reserved at www.pcartclubshows.com beginning Oct. 1. The second show is our Spring “Meet the Artist” show on March 11, where the artists answer visitor questions about their work and motivations. We look forward to meeting people from PebbleCreek and others outside the community. The Art Club is an all-volunteer club, and we depend on the hard work of our nine-member board and other volunteers who work on various committees. It takes a village! Our thanks go out to them.
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