Dear Town of Gilbert Citizens, Business Owners, School Administrators and Faith Based Organizations,

Maricopa County Environmental Services Department maintains a year round mosquito surveillance program for West Nile Virus (WNV). Their surveillance activities indicate that WNV activity in Gilbert has been unusually active. The numbers appear to reflect more activity than previous years and could be a result of winter rains and other factors. Maricopa County Public Health has 17 confirmed cases and 2 deaths from WNV in Maricopa County, most from the East Valley.

I want to stress the importance of protecting our residents. Prevention is paramount. Please distribute this information to your family, friends and neighbors.

• Avoid outside activities between dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear lightweight clothing that covers your arms and legs and use insect repellent if you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active. Always follow directions on the label.
• Make sure doors and windows have tight fitting screens and remain closed.
• Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites around your home or business by removing standing water in potted plants, tires, bird baths and other containers where water may collect.
• Ensure that swimming pools and decorative water features are properly maintained.
• Change water in flowerpots, bird baths and pet watering bowls located outdoors twice per week.

West Nile Virus can cause severe illness in people. Twenty percent of those infected will develop flu-like symptoms including; fever, headache, body aches, and muscle weakness. Some people, especially the elderly may experience more severe symptoms including high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and/or encephalitis or inflammation of the brain.

If you become aware of a green pool or other mosquito breeding site please report the site to     480-503-6439 or to Maricopa County at 602-506-6616. If Maricopa County has treated the pool you will find a public notice on the front door or window.

Sincerely,

Sheri Gibbons, CEM

Emergency Management Coordinator

Gilbert Fire Department

480-503-6333

Sheri.Gibbons@gilbertaz.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lisa Rigler

State Election Committee

480-478-1126

info@GilbertSBA.com

CANDIDATES ENDORSED FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 22

Gilbert, Arizona (July 22, 2010)…The Gilbert Small Business Alliance announces their “Endorsement” for the Arizona Legislative District 22 Elections.

The GSBA endorses two candidates for the two positions of Legislative District 22 House of Representatives:

Brett Petillo

Eddie Farnsworth

At last night’s forum candidates spoke to a room packed with small business owners and their friends.  The event was part of the GSBA’s “2010 Statesmen’s Tour.”  The endorsement process included written responses to a questionnaire, video taped interviews with the State Election Committee, and the Candidate Forum culminating in a straw poll vote.  The videos and other information on all of the candidates are available at http://www.gilbertsba.com/news/statemens-tour/.

Among an excellent slate of candidates the GSBA State Election Committee members believe Mr. Petillo and Mr. Farnsworth stand out as candidates that best exhibit the background, principles and tenacity needed to protect small business interests and foster a favorable business environment in Arizona. The comments by members were many.  “As a business owner suffering in this economy, I really relate to Brett Petillo,” one member noted.  Another member stated, “Farnsworth deals with business issues on a daily basis and has the experience to restrain over reaching government.”  The GSBA encourages everyone to meet your candidates, do your homework, and vote informed.

The Gilbert Small Business Alliance is founded by Gilbert small business owners. We are united by our passion to empower, to advocate, and to build the success of small businesses in the East Valley.

Visit the Gilbert Small Business Alliance website at www.GilbertSBA.com.  You can reach the Gilbert Small Business Alliance at 480-374-1663 for more information.

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Gilbert Small Business Alliance Appreciation

July 26^th – July 30^th is GSBA Appreciation Week at Precision Care Chiropractic.  Local chiropractor, Dr. Nicole Zyla, would like to say thank you to all the members of the GSBA and their families in our community.  “Small business owners work hard all year.  They are always putting the business first.  This month, I’d like to put our small business owners and their health first by offering them a health and wellness evaluation at a reduced fee.”

The health and wellness exam includes complete consultation, computerized spinal analysis, any necessary x-rays, and a Report of Findings all for $75.  This is a $350 value!

Dr Zyla has been in practice in Gilbert for almost 2 years.  She specializes in spinal correction and family wellness care using low force techniques.  Precision Care Chiropractic is located within the Chiropractic Wellness Center at 2915 E. Baseline Rd, Suite 126 in Gilbert.

For more information or to set up an appointment, any GSBA member, staff, or family member can call (480) 325-6977 and check out the website at www.precisioncarechiro.com

The YMCA at Power Ranch is excited to have their 2nd annual Back Pack Drive for the local Gilbert/Higley Schools.  Last year we raised 127 backpacks, but there were still more kids in need.  With your help, we are hoping to reach our 2010 goal of 150 backpacks!  Drop your NEW back pack and/or supplies at the YMCA in Power Ranch, or call

480-279-2807.  All donations towards backpacks and supplies accepted through July 30th.

Thank you for your support!

• Are you tired of paying for products that don’t work?
• Looking for products that are free of chemicals & animal by-products?
• Are you or a family member looking for an increase in monthly income while working your own hours?

Join me in a relaxed, informative atmosphere with some of your neighbors and friends.  Come and ask questions, feel and taste our products in a casual setting.   Feel free to bring a guest.

Location:  4633 S. Ranger Court, Gilbert, AZ  85297

Monday, July 12th at 6:30 PM

Are you a worker willing to seize this opportunity?  Arbonne’s unique network marketing business is well positioned to take advantage of these challenging economic times.  What Arbonne has in store for the upcoming year will rock the Health and Beauty Industry.

July 1-5 2010 are critical need dates for Arizona’s blood supply due to the July Fourth holiday weekend.  In appreciation for each blood donation all donors will receive a voucher for a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream and be automatically entered into a July/August/September statewide raffle for a 2010 new Beetle. Banner Gateway Medical Center will host a blood drive Thursday, July 1 9am-1:30pm and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s drive is Monday, July 5, 2010 9am-5pm.   Life saving appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.BloodHero.com sponsor code: BGMC for appointments at the Banner Gateway blood drive and MercyGilbert for appointments at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.    Donor eligibility questions?  Call 480.675.5497.

700 blood donors are needed DAILY in Arizona.

Sincerely,

Sharon L. Ryan

www.UnitedBloodServices.org

cell/text 602.318.5105

Find the hero in you.  Give blood 3 times a year.

Please join us in our efforts to encourage new home owners to shop locally in the Gilbert area.  Good Gifts Naturally is a Gilbert Small Business Alliance member.   Our gift basket, filled with locally made products, will be marketed as the perfect gift to give families new to the area.   We would like to include a special offer to new residents from your business in this basket.

There is no fee to have your coupons included in our “Welcome to Gilbert “basket.  If you wish to be included, you need to provide us with a coupon offer which will stand out as truly inviting.

In addition to your coupons we will insert literature on the benefits of local shopping, encouraging the basket recipient to Shop Gilbert!

Any questions please call us at 860 983-1938 or email us at info@goodgiftsnaturally.com.  Coupons can be left for us at the GSBA office.

Thank you!

Nancy and Oelando Baker

Good Gifts Naturally

July 7th

Speakers:

Matthew Jette (R) Governor

Jeff Smith (R) U.S Congress District 6

Jerry Joslyn (G) U.S Senate

David Lujan (D) Attorney General

July 14^th

Barbara Leff (R) State Treasurer

Sam Wercinski (D) Secretary of State

Margaret Dugan (R) Superintendant of Public Instruction

Barry Wong (R) Corporation Commission

Boyd Dunn (R) County Attorney

July 21^st – GSBA District 22 Endorsement Forum for House of Representatives

Steve Urie (R)

Brett Petillo (R)

Eddie Farnsworth (R)

Laurin Hendix (R) Incumbent

Paul Howell (R)

Kelly Townsend (R)

July 28^th

Governor Jan Brewer

August 4^th

Buzz Mills (R) Governor

John Dougherty (D) US Senate

Felecia Rottelli (D) Attorney General

Penny Kotterman (D) Superintendant of Public Instruction

Jorge Luis Garcia (D) Corporation Commission

Rick Romley (R) County Attorney

August 11^th

Bruce Olsen (L) Governor

Andrei Cherney (D) State Treaurer

Bill Montgomery (R) County Attorney

Gary Pierce (R) Corporation Commission

Cholewka Guymon, PLLC, offers free legal seminars the

1^st Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Seminars are on Gilbert Road just south of Baseline at 1400 North Gilbert, Suite P.  (In the city of Gilbert just south of the 60.) Space is limited to the first 20 people who R.S.V.P. to Sue Shipman at (480) 633-7292.

DON’T MISS OUR JULY SEMINAR ON JULY 1^st

Estate Planning 101: The Basics to Protect Your Family

We will explain the basic estate planning documents including Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare and Mental Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Living Will, HIPAA Release, Will, and Revocable Living Trusts.

Mark your calendars for our Upcoming Seminars:

August 5:                  Traffic Violations and Photo Radar: When Tickets Turn into Warrants

September 2:          Estate Planning 201: The Truth About Probate and Trusts

October 7:               Family Law: How to Modify Your Child Support Order

November 4:           Arizona DUI: What to Do If You are Stopped

December 2:           Dealing with Difficult People: When a Letter from an Attorney Can Help You

About the Firm

Becky Cholewka and Amber Guymon formed Cholewka Guymon, PLLC, with the goal of building personal and long-term client relationships by providing general legal services with high standards.

Cholewka Guymon is a general practice firm, providing legal services in the areas of Criminal/DUI Defense, Family Law, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, and Civil Matters/Litigation.

Cholewka Guymon, PLLC

1166 E. Warner Rd., Suite 206

Gilbert, AZ 85296

(480) 497-3770

www.CGLawAZ.com