Arts

Mogollon brings ‘universal language’ to the stage

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Editor Duane Moore said he feels he hasn’t worked a day in his life. Moore loves everything about the music business — and has since he co-founded Mogollon in 1979. “I love it so much,” Moore...

Quilters display heirloom treasures this month

By Srianthi Perera Contributor Heirloom quilts – those that are handed down from one generation to another – have a special place in families. Their creations often have stories attached to them, or its fabric tells the...

Gebrans say respect is key to U.S. Egg’s success

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Writer George Gebran has spent his life working for his family’s beloved breakfast and lunch restaurant, U.S. Egg. He didn’t consciously decide to do so. It was assumed he would follow in...

If only we practiced Desmond Tutu’s observation

By Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Guest Writer The South African Anglican cleric and theologian Desmond Tutu once observed: “We are made for goodness. We are made for love. We are made for friendliness. We are made for...

Stars remind us God owns the night and day

By Lynne Hartke Guest Writer The mighty archer, Sagittarius, with weapon drawn, pointed his arrow at Scorpios above the southern horizon. Unperturbed, the arachnid swung his tail over the neighborhood streetlights illuminating my...

Character and responsibility go hand in hand

Rabbi Irwin Wiener Columnist Numerous times we hear from different people that their concept of right and wrong can be found in their understanding of spirituality. It is used frequently to describe a partnership with God that...

Gilbert doc’s book breaks down medical jargon

By ASHLYN ROBINETTE Staff Writer When at the doctor’s office, chances are you don’t understand all of the medical lingo thrown at you. A new book by Gilbert physician Dr. Maxine Morris Stewart helps to decipher that jargon....

Horses play a bigger role in occupational therapy

SANTAN SUN NEWS Horses are becoming important to occupational therapy assistants. OTAs play an important role in helping people with challenges and disabilities participate in everyday life activities. They are not confined to an...

Veggie artist’s kids book draws raves

By Coty Dolores Miranda Contributor The dinner table directive of innumerable mothers warning kids not to play with food was never taken seriously by area artist and author Sandra Marshall. Now her example may inspire children...

Justice reforms answers call to love our neighbors

By Katie Sexton-Wood, Paul Rockower and Mustafa Bahar Guest Writers As faith leaders, we understand that we are living through a critical moment in which we are called to love our neighbors in word and in deed. That call to love...