Meet Glenn Walp, President of ADOBE
OCTOBER 2026
Greetings to All ADOBE Members and Friends
On October 15, 2026, Ms. Terri Klucar, former Pinal County Sign Enforcement Officer, will be the featured presenter at ADOBE’s first Community Meeting of the 2026–27 season. Terri will clarify the Pinal County Sign Code and explain the nuances of the regulations governing signs in our community. As we travel throughout Gold Canyon, we see signs along many of the roads we use every day. While these signs may serve a purpose, not all of them necessarily comply with county regulations. Join us for this informative presentation and learn more about the signs we see in Gold Canyon, including which signs are permitted and which may violate county code. Many of us have heard that water rates may increase, as the Arizona Water Company and Liberty Utilities have requested approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission for substantial rate increases. To help residents better understand what happens when such an increase is requested, ADOBE has invited Mr. Kevin Thompson, Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, to speak at our November 19, 2026, Community Meeting. The review and approval process is extensive, and our speaker will explain it in clear, understandable terms so attendees can better understand how water rate decisions are made. Both Community Meetings will be held at the Gold Canyon Best Western Hotel, with social time beginning at 6:15 p.m. and the meetings starting at 7:00 p.m. I realize this topic has been hijacked by politics; my words are not. After years of warnings from artificial intelligence experts (including Musk, 2014), their alerts are finally being heard. One is AI's growing ability to interact with one another and operate with increasingly non-human involvement. How this happens, scientists admit they don’t know. Sophisticated networks of escaped bots (AI found a way to go around human blocks) are already being used for increased scams, fraud, misinformation, and other malicious activities targeting our phones, computers, financial accounts, and personal information. Experts are also concerned about data centers and their development since data centers will be, according to the experts, one of the places where AI systems can go rogue. ADOBE asks, therefore, where is the wisdom in expanding the very infrastructure that enables them. “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools” – Romans 1:22, comes to mind. On one hand, there are legitimate calls for caution, oversight, and responsible development. On the other, Washington views leadership in artificial intelligence as a matter of economic and national security, particularly in the technological competition between the United States and China. ADOBE suggests the question should not simply be whether we build more data centers or develop more powerful AI, but how we pursue technological leadership while establishing effective safeguards against the risks these systems may create. We must remain vigilant and pay close attention to this issue, as its potential consequences are far too serious to ignore. In my view, its implications could ultimately have a profound and detrimental impact on all of humankind, reaching well beyond Gold Canyon and affecting communities worldwide Glenn A. Walp, PhD ADOBE – “The Voice and Heart of Gold Canyon since 1989”
ADOBE--Association for the Development of a Better Environment
What you may not know about Glenn Walp:
Glenn Walp has done everything, been everywhere, and has lived to tell about it. He was born in Pennsylvania, and among other illustrious career acheivements, was Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. He graduated from Indiana University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Police Administration/Criminolgy, received a Master's Degree in Criminal Psychology, and later on, a PhD in Human Services. There is not enough room on this website to list all of Glenn's many contributions to Public Safety, but his stellar law enforcement career is worthy of high recognition. His service to his community is of utmost importance to Glenn, and his track record of devotion to our citizens is second to none. We are proud to claim him as our fearless leader.
Board Members
These are our hard working Board Members who are here to serve the community of Gold Canyon
Terrilyn klucar
I'm from Pennsylvania, relocated to Phoenix area in 1997. I have a Bachelor's Degree from University of Washington and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Troy University. I've worked for 20 years with county government ( Maricopa and Pinal.) I lead our choir at Superstition Foothills Baptist Church and have been married to my husband Gerry for 21 years. I am a tortoise enthusiast and own many turtles and two African Sulcata tortoises. I love Arizona and I'm so happy to be able to help out in the thriving community of Gold Canyon! I am also currently serving on the Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Rick hardina
lisa bradford
I am a 3rd generation Arizonan born and raised in the East Valley. I am an avid Arizona history enthusiast and the founder of the Gold Canyon Historical and Geological Society.I have over 20 years of experience in the housing industry and encompass a passion to see businesses thrive in both AZ and in our extraordinary Gold Canyon Community. I Co- Founded the Gold Canyon Chamber of Commerce in 2021.Early in 2023 I was appointed to the Transportation Advisory Committee by Supervisor Jeff Serdy. I am honored to represent district 5 and look forward to advocating for the needs of Pinal County and its residents! I have been blessed with three dynamic children Jake, Wyatt and Jewel who I cherish beyond measures.
DIANNA WALP
Treasurer