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GOVERNMENT Age: 34 Age: 64 with early voting starting in July. Residence: Casa Grande Residence: Unincorporated area Years in Pinal County: 5 in southern Pinal County Years in Pinal County: 12
Why are you the best I am an Arizona native who is committed I am the two-term incumbent assessor person for the job of to this state and this county. Given my and was elected president of the Arizona background in taxation and public relations, I Association of Assessors in 2019. My county assessor? am the only candidate with this skill set, which 35 years of private sector business uniquely qualifies me to lead this office and experience in residential and commercial to represent the true voice of Pinal County. real estate, and computer software matches As a public relations professional, I intend to perfectly with the duties of the office. use that experience to reach the people of Maricopa’s first multifamily development will consist of 120 There are nearly 22,000 built single-family homes in sub- Pinal County and to provide the best in class units – a mixture of one, two, and three-bedroom apartment divisions, with more than 38,000 single family lots platted. service to our taxpayers. homes. The complex will be located between Walmart and This totals more than 60,000 single family homes planned, Banner Health Center at the northwest corner of Porter Rd under construction, or already built. The City annually is- What are the biggest issues Property Owner Voice - This office The choice for the voters is whether and Shea Way Blvd. When completed, the project will of- sues nearly 1,000 single family residence permits. Homes are at stake in the campaign? needs a leader that is willing to work with to support an experienced, proven, fer an affordable housing option for renters. Construction is currently being built in Homestead, The Lakes at Rancho El everyone and be actively engaged in all the effective and fair person to continue as communities in this county. A higher level of assessor. Also, I refuse any campaign underway and the developer expects to begin leasing by the Dorado, Province, Rancho Mirage, Santa Rosa Crossings, communication and transparency is needed donations as it is my belief that contributors beginning of 2021. Santa Rosa Springs, Tortosa, and more. to ensure taxpayers have access to the expect something in return. Any money information they need and can do business spent in this campaign is my own. Bungalows on Bowlin Seasons Living at Copper Sky as they want. County Growth — Pinal County Pinal County is positioned to be the is growing at a rapid rate. We need a leader preferred destination for many new and that will work with everyone to ensure all land exciting businesses as evidenced by and property is prepared to meet tomorrow’s Nikola and Lucid Motors and the Nacero demands in a sustainable manner. Land natural gas plant. These new, vibrant classification — Due to a myriad of issues businesses will generate jobs, and property specific to Pinal County, such as limited water taxes, reducing taxes for homeowners. supply and land development, the assessor’s office is critical to ensure long-term prosperity for businesses and property owners in this county which is essential for jobs and the economy. Adjacent to Copper Sky Recreation Complex, Seasons Living at Copper Sky will provide seniors options for independent A mixture of single and multifamily homes for a total of 196 living, assisted living, and memory care, without having How do you earn the I earn the trust of residents by listening By continuing to treat everyone fairly and to leave Maricopa. With a fitness center, theater, chapel, to the people of this county and building units, Bungalows on Bowlin is a planned high-density rental trust of the residents equitably as prescribed by the law. The asses- relationships with communities. I have sor takes two oaths of office. One oath is identi- housing project on the northwest corner of John Wayne Park- library, salon, and private dining, residents will have every- of Pinal County? participated in many events to meet voters cal to all other elected officials, the second way and Bowlin Road. The development boasts an impressive thing they need on site. With Copper Sky and new com- and engage them at a personal level. From (ARS 11-542) pertains to fair and equal valuations. abundance of landscaping and open space, with shaded pe- mercial projects coming soon, there will be more recreation the Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk to the annual I take my oaths very seriously and strive daily destrian paths and a tree in every backyard. Having already opportunities for Seasons Living residents right outside their Maricopa Salsa Festival, I have been present to meet their requirements. Everyone who and accessible to ensure the voice of contacts my office is treated exactly the same received entitlement and design approval, the developers are windows. Maricopa is represented. and that will continue if I am re-elected as I preparing to pull building permits am not obligated to any special interests. 6 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 June 2020 | InMaricopa.com 7 Maricopa proved prescient Pinal County during this pandemic, but we are COVID-19 shutdown leads ready and prepared to assist victims who reach out once these unprecedented times are over.” in adopting emergency fund to more shoplifting, fewer With this perspective in mind, organizations like Arizona Coalition to End By Raquel Hendrickson Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) assaults, but domestic have created a guide on how victims can hen Maricopa City Manager regarding the COVID, so we are authorized to contact help safely during the few moments of Rick Horst recommended the use those funds,” Horse said. “We’re not sure violence stats expected to rise solitude they have. city council adopt a General we’re going to have to use them, but they’re ACESDV strongly recommends victims WFund Disaster Contingency one of the contingencies in case we find that By Kyle Norby create a hidden “go-bag” of essentials, Reserve last year, it was more from experience our revenues fall shorter than we anticipated including a phone charger, money, medication than prophecy. as we move into our next fiscal year.” n recent weeks, national news reports have same period last year. (There were 45 related and food that can be quickly grabbed for an Having worked for cities hit by wildfires, According to Pew Charitable Trusts, half documented a rise in domestic violence and arrests in March, officials said.) escape from an abusive household if needed. earthquakes, floods and hurricanes, he of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas do suicide cases as people quarantined at home Both Maricopa Police and Fire/Medical Victims may find it easier to call a domestic GOVERNMENT already knew a thing or two about disasters. not have emergency reserve funds. Well- Iduring the pandemic. departments report they have seen no abuse hotline during a walk outside, assuming GOVERNMENT That included long-term impact on managed, such a fund can help a city’s credit “Now, with families in lockdown noticeable spikes in behavioral health calls, it is safe to do so. government revenue. rating, Pew research found. worldwide,” the New York Times reported normally attributed to suicide and suicide The fallout of COVID-19 has led to an The disaster reserve was one of several Maricopa’s new budget for fiscal year in April, “hotlines are lighting up with attempts. increase in other types of crime. fiscal policies adopted in 2019. 2020-21 will have six to eight different trigger “We have the ability to not hire new abuse reports, leaving governments trying to But that may not be the whole story. Statistics on crime occurring since the “It’s a little bit convoluted, because we points to put the fund to use in case revenues personnel, not move forward certain new address a crisis that experts say they should Meagan MacCleary, community service onset of the pandemic, for instance, show a have our regular reserve, which we have set are not stabilized. While sales tax revenue projects, other expenditures, so there’s a have seen coming.” program director of Against Abuse Inc., a Pinal strong spike in the number of thefts, mostly at a minimum of 30% of the general fund,” mostly remained strong through March and number of items before we get to this,” Horst The city of Maricopa, however, has not County organization that provide services to incidents of retail shoplifting, according to Horst said. April and real estate has been highly active, said. seen dramatic increases in domestics and domestic violence victims, predicts cases will MPD spokesperson Ricardo Alvarado. There Council put $1 million in the disaster the eventual impact on municipal revenue is Then, if the cost of a disaster compromises suicides, according to officials, though some stack up once the pandemic is over. were 63 theft arrests in March, an increase contingency fund. The emergency reserve is only a guess. city services, the emergency reserve kicks in. other categories of crime have spiked in “Now, more than ever, victims have fewer of 250% over the same period in 2019. There for any declared emergency to provide support Reducing planned additional expenditures “Before we would cut services or recent months. opportunities to make private phone calls were 20 arrests and 18 arrests in 2019 and for recovery efforts as directed by council. comes before dipping into the emergency existing staff we would tap into this fund,” According to data provided by the to reach out for help since they are confined 2018, respectively, for theft. “The mayor did declare an emergency contingency funds. Horst said. Maricopa Police Department, the category in the home with their abuser,” she said. “It’s Typically, shoplifting incidents include of assaults that includes reported domestic too early to have any statistics yet on exactly electronics and higher ticket items. During abuse has increased 5% in March over the how much domestic violence has increased in the coronavirus quarantine, however, thefts increasingly include household items such as Monthly Premiums for Benefit-Eligible Employees March Theft Cases cleaning supplies, food and clothing, according Total City City Monthly Employee Amount per The whole to city officials. In an arrest report published Premium Contribution HSA Contribution paycheck* on InMaricopa.com, a woman charged with Employees Hired Before Contribution shoplifting at Walmart had targeted items such 7/1/2020 package as Kool-Aid packets, loungewear and water MEDICAL Total City City per Employee Per filters. t is election season, and candi- Premium Contribution Paycheck Contribution Paycheck With the downturn of the economy and EE - Single $441.24 $441.24 $50 $0 $0 dates are vying for more than a HDHP Plan unemployment reaching levels reminiscent of seat of authority. Employee $421.22 $421.22 $210.61 $0 $0 the Great Depression nationwide, Alvarado EE + Spouse $865.65 $865.65 $50 $0 $0 I In the case of Maricopa City believes this type of theft will continue to be Council, there is an $18,000 annual Employee + Spouse $826.36 $826.36 $413.18 $0 $0 a trend. The effects of COVID-19 are far and EE + Child(ren) $796.66 $796.66 $50 $0 $0 salary on the line, plus a $100 wide, and the full impact on crime in Maricopa monthly car allowance. Council Employee + Child(ren) $760.51 $760.51 $380.26 $0 $0 may not be known for some time. EE + Family $1176.03 $1176.03 $50 $0 $0 members can also participate in the City’s medical insurance program. Family $1,122.66 $1,122.66 $561.33 $0 $0 March Assault Cases As city employees, the Employees Hired After 7/1/2020 councilmembers can sign up their PPO Plan EE - Single $482.09 $337.46 N/A $144.63 $72.31 families for health insurance. The City adopted a new plan this year, Employee $421.22 $421.22 $210.61 $0 $0 EE + Spouse $959.75 $671.83 N/A $287.93 $143.96 and employees still are not required to contribute part of their paycheck Employee + Spouse $826.36 $661.09 $330.56 $165.27 $82.64 EE + Child(ren) $883.63 $618.54 N/A $265.09 $132.54 to their coverage, though those hired (or elected) after July 1 will Employee + Child(ren) $760.51 $608.41 $304.20 $152.10 $76.05 EE + Family $1302.17 $911.52 N/A $390.65 $195.33 have to contribute something to their family coverage. Family $1,122.66 $898.13 $449.06 $224.53 $112.27
Number of cases Source: Maricopa Police Department 8 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 June 2020 | InMaricopa.com 9 Businesses carefully come back to life after COVID-19 By Raquel Hendrickson
s some Maricopa businesses made BUSINESS a cautious comeback in May, so did Maricopa shoppers. A “We were going crazy at the house,” said Kandy Christopherson of Rancho El Dorado. Since Gov. Doug Ducey issued the “Stay at Home” executive order in March, Christopherson’s main excursions were to the grocery store and Costco. So, when retailers like Ross started to roll out the re-openings in mid-May, she was there. In fact, she and her family were there for two and a half hours before the doors opened. When deals are on the line, they know how to queue. For daughter Abbie Christopherson, the patient wait was for “retail therapy” at a favorite store. Being stuck at home, she said, made her feel angry, and some serious deals seemed like the release point she needed. Luring customers with deep discounts did Victor Moreno create lines, but Maricopans were still cautious “Over the past several weeks the Tribal about being in crowds, especially among those Victor Moreno Council, along with Caesars management, have not wearing facemasks. or delivery service during the “Stay at Home” Above: Dr. Tin Nguyen of Smiley Dental been monitoring the situation here in Arizona “I don’t wanna be the government lab rat order, but re-opening dining rooms was a and his assistant wear full personal and across the country, making sure we had the to see if it’s safe yet,” Adrian Basil said. process of earning trust. protective equipment as they work on a best and most accurate information needed to Others agreed, including Esther Gerard, Native Grill & Wings re-opened for patient during a May office visit. re-open the casino,” General Manager Robert who was still playing it safe. “This is not over dine-in May 13 with a full set of safeguards Livingston said. Below: Maricopans line up for the re- and will come back in the fall,” she said. in place for customers and employees, The May 15 re-opening was only partial. opening of Ross Dress for Less. Most restaurants stayed open for curbside according to owner Pat Kieny. They included There were fewer slot machines with more distancing and limited seating at the blackjack mandatory facemasks and temperature table. Poker, keno and BINGO rooms were checks for workers, capacity reduced by unavailable as were the spa and gym. Some of about 50%, enhanced sanitation protocols the eateries were open. and disposable menus. Like Harrah’s Ak-Chin, UltraStar Multi- “It is going to be interesting to find out tainment Center had a partial opening, using when we get to capacity how long the wait is only a third of the facility, and that was at half going to be ... the governor basically said go capacity. to your favorite restaurant, eat your dinner, go “We were thrilled that we got a very home, [don’t] stay too long,” Kieny said. “Well, controlled, measured opening response,” Kyle Norby we don’t have sports now so there isn’t really General Manager Adam Saks said. “We taken by staff “has been nothing but positive.” Top: Pat Kieny, left, owner of Native Grill much hanging out, and hopefully most of were able to handle a very manageable flow, For now, opening the theaters has little and Wings, welcomed diners back into his the patrons will come in, get their meal, have experience our new procedures, let our team purpose, because major production companies popular restaurant on May 13. good service and then go home to let the next settle into the things that they need to do in a are not releasing new films until July 1. people come through. We’ll just have to see very organized fashion. It was really nice.” “Our overall job that we wanted to Above: People wait to enter the Harrah’s how it goes.” UltraStar opened the bowling alley, arcade accomplish was that our guests as well as our Ak-Chin Casino during its May 15 Earning trust was also part of the re- and 347 Grill as phase one. The next two employees felt safe in this environment that we reopening after being closed since mid- opening process for one of the area’s biggest phases are not on a strict calendar. Saks said the have,” said Laurie McCartney, assistant general March. employers, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. customer response to precautionary measures manager. Raquel Hendrickson
10 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 June 2020 | InMaricopa.com 11 Gaining the trust of guests and employees go through a similar cleaning protocol and required spending the last two months limited access. preparing, Saks said. That allowed management Hair and nail salons, where staff worked in to give employees a “cohesive, clear plan that gloves and facemasks, were the first choice for consisted of education, of PPE, changing many Maricopans wanting to take advantage Maricopa procedures.” That includes guidelines from of new openings while others wanted to make the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention the most of getting out of the house. and National Restaurant Association and new Autumn Simpson’s first trip out in nearly protocols added by Chef Frank Abeta. 10 weeks was to the grocery store, but she’s BUSINESS The company provided all employees ready to be more adventuresome. “Within Comeback Kyle Norby whimsical facemasks, and much of the the next couple weeks, I’ll try going to some Peggy Whitaker of Maricopa chats with an staff is gloved. Bowling balls and shoes are museums/science centers in the summer, employee at the bowling alley at UltraStar disinfected between every user. The entry going to a restaurant, going to a hotel pool and on reopening day. In addition to providing hyperlocal COVID-19 into the restaurant is limited, half the tables maybe joining a gym. I’m being cautious but were removed and several booths darkened. have to get used to going in public again at information, InMaricopa is offering readers Customers pay at a cashier station with been wash your hands and don’t touch your some point.” free masks to keep your family and others’ safe. a barrier in place. Menus are disposable, face. When you saw a server scratch their face, Based on customer response, some utensils are wrapped and no condiments are you went by him in a side station and said, businesses may adopt temporary measures as We also created a makeshift pantry with food, on the tables. ‘Hey, Jim, you can’t do that. That looked rough long term, like takeout menus and curbside water and other supplies. As UltraStar will be using a fraction of on the floor.’ Now, [if] you’re seen scratching service at restaurants. Whatever the full rollout its employees for an unknown amount of your face, you could lose your job.” looks like in coming weeks, Maricopans are Stop by if we can help! time, Saks said they had to make the difficult The challenge, for UltraStar and other ready for the service. decision to furlough members of the team. Maricopa businesses is anticipating every “Now, I’m just waiting on the buffets to 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 101 Returning staff had to sign several documents touch point and making sure that point either open back up,” said Robert Shimkus. “I’m tired saying they will adhere to the new protocols. has a strict cleaning schedule or is shut down. of my cooking.” “It’s just not like the old days,” Saks said. Two of the businesses most in demand by “The rule of thumb in a restaurant has always residents, restaurants and salons, have to Bob McGovern contributed to this story.
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Source: Arizona Department of Revenue www.AlmentiaAcademy.com 14 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 Growth continues in UltraStar gradually rolling out re-opening Food inspectors Maricopa marketplace give out good marks As the first customer through the doors Friday morning at UltraStar Multi-tainment Showing the continuation of commercial and residential construction during COVID-19, during COVID-19 Center, 4-year-old Jacob Klinzing was Maricopa has several projects working through the city’s permitting process. headed to play games in the arcade. Pinal County health inspectors gave Gehan Homes of Arizona converted the With a card loaded up by his out top marks to the dozen Maricopa garage of a model home into a sales office at mother, Cat, he was ready to play eateries they visited April 16-May 15. 40156 W. Crane Drive in Homestead. The listed the Walking Dead video game. BUSINESS BUSINESS However, in giving an “excellent” value of the project is $25,000. The Klinzings, who live in Acacia rating to Sunrise Café, the inspector Kooline Plumbing was allowed to rezone Crossing, were one of several families noted the establishment was actually its property at 40521 W. Magnolia Road, next who visited UltraStar as the entertainment closed and would be revisited July 1. to the post office annex, from general rural to complex re-opened May 15 after mixed-use general as the company builds a new being closed for two months to help office. prevent the spread of coronavirus. Closed since March, Ross opened its doors The complex welcomed a handful Raquel Hendrickson of bowlers, diners and others with again May 20 with limited hours and special The Powers Parkway circuit was at hours for those age 55 and up. procedures in place to safeguard the last completed, and maintenance Kyle Norby The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado, which responsibility was turned over to health of patrons and employees, including has fewer than half its plots built, is looking to the City. physical distancing, sanitizer stations counter — under an electronic sign that Farms, said they typically bowl 3-4 times fill in its housing sites. It has 950 lots to build and matching face masks for workers. said “We’ve Missed You!” – immediately weekly and play in leagues at UltraStar. before hitting capacity of 1,608 and finished the full circuit of Powers Parkway, which had “When I said we were going reached for the hand sanitizer. “This is wonderful,” Peggy been dead-ended for years. out, he was so excited, grabbing his Peggy Whitaker, 66, and her said. “It opened just in time. Walmart, which had remained shoes,” said Klinzing. “I wouldn’t be husband, Jeff, 64, wore masks as they It’s a great time to come.” EXCELLENT [No violations found] open with limited hours, was also here if I didn’t feel safe,” she said. prepared to bowl after a long hiatus. Still, they were taking necessary • Barro’s Pizza preparing one corner of its store for a At the Ten Pins Down bowling center, They had their lane for an hour. precautions. “We are taking care of • Burger King new vendor. Dickey’s BBQ received the first two bowlers to check in at the The Whitakers, who live in Cobblestone ourselves,” she said. — Bob McGovern • Circle K — north a permit for an automatic hood • The Duke at Rancho El Dorado extinguishing system in the revamped • Good Donuts kitchen that used to be a McDonald’s. • The New HQ ELECT Walmart also received a permit to sell MIKE • Raceway Bar & Grill fireworks. • Starbuck’s — Maricopa Station Fry’s Marketplace is remodeling • Sunrise Café its grocery store. Valued at $3.2 million, • Sunrise Preschool Raquel Hendrickson the project received a commercial • Tacos ‘n’ More Residential developers have returned to work alteration permit in May. • Wingstop in The Lakes. Arizona Alternative Supports received zoning for a group care of SATISFACTORY [Violations CRUZ home of fewer than six residents at 36379 W. El Greco St. corrected during inspection] Lower Property Taxes Several new builds received fire-protection permits. A+ Charter Schools, 41735 W. 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24 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 Your Dorrmat Offer is not an appraisal. One or more employees of Dorrmat or its affilitates, including the signatory hereto, are licensed real estate agents, salespeople, or brokers. pounds of food and commodities in March and April during the COVID-19 crisis. Each distribution day, they are serving more than 700 families. “We’ve been major busy,” Shoaf said. During these challenging times for many, PEOPLE people have lined up in cars instead of in person, which has changed the dynamics of how the pantry operates. “We need to talk, because they’ve got stories and they’ve got problems, and even a little prayer would help,” Shoaf said. “That’s what it’s all about, the kindred spirit of the city.” The situation has taught his crew how to move faster and load boxes of food more quickly, skills that will outlast COVID-19. “I don’t think we’ll have near the waits F.O.R. Maricopa clients line up at the food bank to that we’ve had, because these guys are pros receive items through the window during COVID-19. now,” Shoaf said. “Even St. Mary’s came down
to give us the food the first week they were Raquel Hendrickson Kyle Norby here. They looked at me and said, ‘You guys Volunteers at Maricopa Pantry in Hidden Valley put together food boxes as resident are pros. Why are we even here trying to tell wait in their cars. Along with local donations of you how to do it?’” nonperishables, food banks receive food For Shoaf and other volunteers with Beacons of Light supporting the community. They will tell you items from larger alliances like St. Mary’s, COPD, wearing a face mask has been one of as AC/refrigeration going down, the theft of which supplies organizations in nine counties. the most difficult aspects of distribution day, diesel gasoline, and the need to purchase two businesses, groups and individuals that donate Food banks step up as COVID-19 Most of that food is in cans or boxes, so when because the mask makes it difficult to breathe. more trailers. money, food or their time are the “hand up” increases community need Webb wanted to provide more fresh fruits and Shoaf’s oxygen level went down to 82% on one “We also lost over 1 million chicks this for all those in need. It is with gratitude and vegetables at F.O.R. Maricopa, she ended up distribution day, so he only wears the mask if spring in six to eight farms, affecting meat respect that all donations are received. By Fran Lyons shopping in local grocery aisles. he is on the frontline. from chickens and also eggs,” he said. To qualify to receive services from F.O.R. “People have been hit hard with He said the pantry has never experienced Nonetheless, nothing stops Shoaf from an individual or family is required to register. overwhelm and fear,” Webb said. “We are here an event that caused such need in the “giving a hand up and not a handout.” The form is available along with a full list of endy Webb, executive director of F.O.R. Maricopa food bank, hoped to get a to help relieve suffering by looking toward community as COVID-19. The Saturday Shoaf loves what he does. He is all about resources. portion of the financial aid for food banks that came out of the CARES Act. meaningful things that focus on celebrating distribution of food boxes usually starts at 8 his church and his community with the To qualify to receive services from But that didn’t happen. moments that bring us joy and reinforcement. a.m., but cars have lined up as early as 6 a.m. intention to serve so all may thrive and grow. Maricopa Pantry food bank, one needs only W In Arizona most federal funding went to the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, What you do today makes a difference today.” He has a good crew and plenty of Even when stretched thin, resources always to come and take what they need. They have Feeding America and United Food Bank for allocation. Applying to those food banks for Now located in the Blue Business committed volunteers who are essential to seem to come. simply been taking names and addresses. distribution of the funds came with challenges that Webb said exposed its own vulnerabilities. Building, F.O.R. Maricopa has seen many getting the job done. Groups deliver food “Right now, we don’t sweat the funds, Donations are always welcome. changes since it began in 2007. Feeding and to Eloy and Tucson, and individuals deliver because they just sort of happen,” he said. What F.O.R. did get was more volunteers. individuals, families and senior citizens. aiding just a few families has evolved into a boxes to locals who cannot get out. Shoaf had The food banks depend on the generous FORMaricopa.org Mentored by senior volunteers, new helpers The community need quickly became full-fledged resource center. With its drive-up to overcome strategic challenges this year such donors who are integral to feeding and Facebook.com/MaricopaPantry included retired military personnel, teachers evident at both food banks. Long lines of cars windows, the location now makes it easier to Pantry “in limbo” or retired residents and kids out of beyond the usual turned up for distribution adhere to social-distancing guidelines. The customers school. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have been days. The increase in April was estimated at staff also follows the guidelines as required as were in line willing and eager to help. 30%-40% and it has continued to grow. food handlers. nearly two “Kids are willing to do anything to help At the same time, physical distancing due Like the volunteer group at F.O.R. hours before out,” said F.O.R. volunteer Carol Webb, to COVID-19 made hosting an event for a Maricopa, the masked-and-gloved volunteers distribution Wendy’s mother. “What needs to be done, food drive impossible. at Maricopa Pantry spell each other during of boxes was needs to be done. We just do it.” A special program called Copa Cares was those heady distribution days and have scheduled to In the midst of crisis, beacons of light launched in March to help facilitate emergency learned to work with amazing speed. begin. emerge. Among these are Maricopa’s local food services for seniors and individuals requiring Maricopa Pantry, aka Mountain View banks and the donors who contribute to them. special assistance during coronavirus. Community Church, was established in F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity, Resources) “We have all endured a wound, and we’re Hidden Valley over 17 years ago and founded Maricopa and Maricopa Pantry have here to help heal it,” said Wendy Webb. “While by Jim Shoaf. He is a man with a mission. Well stepped up all aspects of their operations to nothing will be solved overnight, we’re looking known around town, he is fondly called “The make sure the community is being served at the big picture, constantly revising and food bank guy.” by providing food and nourishment and evolving our programs yet remaining present As a critical community resource, necessary resources, with care and respect, to and taking one day at a time.” Maricopa Pantry provided more than 600,000 Raquel Hendrickson
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Ask us about our KLEER Membership Plan. back from or going into spring break, so the utilities stopped late fees, loan companies Hall refinanced its bonds, which are paying off That is expected to lead to stronger distance- March 22 announcement from the governor delayed payment requirements, landlords Copper Sky, to decrease the secondary tax on learning programs as early as next school year, and State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman were asked to suspend rent collections. property owners. which starts in July but may still have aspects of that schools would be closed two weeks didn’t But Maricopa Councilmember Henry “It’s not money that will be realized by remote education involved. HAVE CONTROL WITH cause much of a stir among families. Wade, who specializes in housing, cautioned the City of Maricopa incorporated, but by Many became more adept at creating video But that quickly was extended into more homeowners not to treat it as free money. the taxpayers,” City Manager Rick Horst content and connecting live. And that’s not just weeks. Soon, April was gone and then the rest “If you can make the payment, make the said. “Particularly at this time in our current educators and government workers but also PRE-PAID METERS! of the year was turned into a homeschooling payment,” he said. “They’re suspending it, but situation, any savings we can pass on to business owners. experiment. When it became apparent school it doesn’t go away and it will come back on our constituency I’m sure would be much The day Ducey announced all gyms and doors would not reopen, the magnitude of the y ou .” appreciated.” public pools could reopen, Lee Feiles of ATA • No deposits or fees required decision settled in. Starting in mid-May and continuing During March and April, the price of food Martial Arts was in the middle of a remote class. • Daily text and email alerts — Power usage & available credit While graduating seniors tried to be into June, reopening began a slow rollout in in central Arizona increased 2.1%, according That kept some of his students connected with philosophical, many were mourning the loss various facets. to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but overall his business, but certainly not all, and that is a • Make a payment — Mobile app, online, or phone of typical rites of passage. The long-closed casino and UltraStar prices decreased 1.4%. concern for the future. ($20.00 min. with live CSR or in the offi ce $20.00 min.) “It was a difficult spring break, and I was partially reopened, as did non-grocery Sales tax collections from restaurants and Feiles said about half of his clientele on the verge of resolving to stop caring about retailers like Ross. The City reopened park retail centers increased during the governor’s continued to participate through his online • Short funds in your account — Receive “Pending any of the work I had done in high school amenities and returned to curbside service at “Stay at Home” order in March and April (see program on a temporary basis. However, some Disconnect” alert because it hurt to care,” Maricopa High School the library. Restaurant dining rooms reopened page 14). But the immediate data might not be have been without jobs, and he’s uncertain when Salutatorian Haley Lemon said. “I decided to on a limited basis. an indicator of the long-term economic fallout. they will be able to take classes again. Others, he • All payments due before noon ask myself why I did any of it. I certainly didn’t The use of face masks that had peaked in Business owners and residents alike have said, “fell off the face of the earth.” expect to achieve this much in high school, early May began to ease off as businesses got been cautious. So, he does not know how much of his • Power disconnected — Pay money owed + $50.00 to reconnect and if I hadn’t gotten the opportunities I had, back to business. clientele he will have to rebuild. would the work I did still be valuable to me?” “Some people I know are more strict about PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Not everyone is convinced the measures it, but I think Maricopa as a whole is doing a Is another recession around the corner? Will taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 were Questions? Call Customer Service at (520) 424-9021 THIS IS NOW great job of social distancing and keeping each the deep dive of most economic factors during worth the fuss. “This is an unprecedented moment in our other safe,” resident Marinda Roller said. this spring have a delayed effect in Maricopa “I think they’re taking it too seriously,” era,” Price said. “We also see an unprecedented Meanwhile, thousands of Arizonans were and pack a wallop? Maricopan Gary Birdsell said. “If you check the 19756 N. Maricopa Rd., Suite 101 package come from Congress in the trillions in using unemployment insurance. The national It is something the City has been planning line to see how many people get sick and how the stimulus. They’re really trying to alleviate unemployment rate rose from 4.4% in March for since before COVID-19, which is why it many people passed away, it wasn’t that big.” (520) 424-9021 and give people something to float through to 14.7% in April. has been building a healthy contingency fund some of these hardest-hit times. But it’s tough “I think some people are taking advantage since last year. Joycelyn Cabrera and Kyle Norby contributed to www.ed3online.org this story. 30 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 OUR OTHER GREAT ‘Best Mom’ contest spotlighted a NOMINATIONS (ALPHABETICALLY) remarkable crew of Maricopa mothers FAMILY FA MILY By Raquel Hendrickson
My wife, Wendy Buchberger, spent ut of a remarkable array of 1st over four months in the hospital with Maricopa mothers, Nicole Place infection where she endured countless Perkins was chosen Best Mom in surgeries, kidney failure, blood and plasma OMaricopa for 2020 in the annual transfusions and still came out a champ, contest hosted by InMaricopa. only to have complications and ended up Nominated by her youngest child, Perkins 2nd needing another surgery that put her in said her reaction to winning was a feeling of Place the hospital over Christmas and had to awkwardness. participate by FaceTime. She continues to “I just don’t like any competition especially work, home school three kids, works on when it involves other moms,” she said. “I her charity, and tries to find ways in the just don’t think one is better than the other. I community to lift spirits during this time. know some of the other moms personally and She’s, again, suffering complications and Raquel Hendrickson this would be the best gift for a lady who I think they are such good women, such good Zulema Avis with sons Hayden and Kyle. women.” continues to fight without complaint. Just a teenager when she first became In second place was another mother facing great challenges, Zulema Avis. Nominated by a mother, Nicole and her family moved to Kristina Petrides, she is the mother of three, homeschooling two boys during the pandemic. My mom Lorraine Maricopa from Virginia about six years ago Since January she has been battling cancer and has a dozen more rounds of chemotherapy Comer is a single when her then-husband received a promotion ahead of her. For all that, she remains upbeat. mom of 5 children. that sent him to Chandler. However, he passed “She’s an incredible mother who has always put her children first even in the hardest times,” She is the best away about a year later, leaving Nicole to raise Petrides wrote. “She is a huge advocate for her boys and she has helped them thrive. She is kind, mom that myself three young children. compassionate and an overall wonderful person who more than deserves this honor.” and my siblings Recently, in October, to be exact, she could ask for. married again to Tristan Perkins. She is always Delilah Dunn, 12 (almost 13), heard her there when we mother mention the contest and decided to 3rd need here even nominate her. Place if she is having a “It made me cry because I didn’t know. hard day. She always puts herself aside She has her own email,” Nicole said. “She was In third place was Kristi Marcus, to help anyone who need a helping hand sitting on the stairs doing it.” nominated by husband Kevin and or even an ear to listen to. So please Then Delilah let her proofread the daughter Khloe. Balancing family, vote for our mom she so deserves this. nomination before she sent it. church and school, she received big “It’s a very ‘happy Mom’ moment,” Nicole support from all three. Not only is Dee Estrada said. “Kristi works so hard for our an amazing mom, In the nomination, Delilah said she was family, and when she doesn’t have grandmother, and impressed her mother could deal with three any left to give, she still outshines person, but she is the Raquel Hendrickson teenagers, a dog, three cats and 13 rats without Nicole Perkins with children Aiden, Delilah and Selena. anyone I know,” Kevin Marcus most selfless and kind losing her mind. wrote. “Kristi is loving, caring, person I have met. “I love living with my mom and couldn’t kind, compassionate, supportive, She has opened her ask for a better one,” Delilah wrote. “She makes “She’s a great mom,” agreed son Aiden, 14. loyal, giving and goes above and home to children to my life fun and shows positivity but will tell Perkins received online voting support She makes my beyond in everything she does. provide them with a you the truth. She’s the mom everyone wants from a large circle of family and friends. That life fun and shows Words cannot express the love that safe place to live when to have.” included a large online group of widows. overflows from Kristi’s life.” their home life was not the most ideal. In person, Delilah cheekily added, “She’s Nicole’s former mother-in-law chimed positivity but will tell She always offers a helping hand in any an independent woman who also has a slight in for her, too. “She deserves this. She is a you the truth. She’s the way she can. You would never know she bit of psychopath, as any woman does.” phenomenal mom who has been through so mom everyone wants has her own struggles from time to time Her older daughter, Selena, 16, called her much,” Lorraine Hernaez wrote. because she always greets you with a mom compassionate. “She’s really independent Perkins received about $1,500 in prizes to have.” warm hug and huge smile. The example and really strong,” she said. from local businesses. —Delilah Perkins Raquel Hendrickson she sets for her family and athletes she Kristi Marcus
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34 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 June 2020 | InMaricopa.com 35 Her household suddenly grew to five homes rising across the city means internet put in Maricopa instead of returning to their adults and five children (and six phones, demand in Maricopa is always growing. summer homes in March and April. four tablets, three computers and seven Before the virus, service providers across “Canada, for instance, gave their residents smart TVs), and began to lean more heavily the nation generally described a “rush hour” a (March 20) deadline to get home, but a lot of on the internet for work and play. The family of home internet traffic from 7 to 11 p.m., the people stayed here,” Schurz said. was forced to police its online activity as time most people go online. And when your FA MILY computer games lagged and Netflix and favorite show was most likely to buffer. A QUARANTINE QUANDARY HBO buffered, not to mention YouTube, a But the pandemic of 2020 has taken that It got so bad at Chayo Reed’s home during the platform that plays a vital role at home. growth to new heights, as families expand quarantine, she had to make changes, too. Pulido said her second youngest son, who the way they use the internet and spend Every weekday morning, five desktop is autistic, spends hours watching fireworks more time online. computers would flick on in her home in the videos on YouTube for daily stimulation — “That has absolutely caused an increase gated community of Homestead. Her husband, both on his phone and smart TV. in usage,” said John Schurz, president and who works for Chase Bank, worked from “The internet is really important,” she general manager of Orbitel, the only internet home and her three kids were online doing said. “I really need it for my son. He wants service provider with an office in Maricopa. schoolwork. Her father entertained himself by that internet 24-7 without buffering or Pre-pandemic, Orbitel would see a bump researching family history on the internet. freezing. It’s not easy for him to understand.” in usage at 3 p.m. when schoolchildren In the evening, the family streamed Others needed it, too. got home, then again at 5 p.m. as people Disney+ and Prime Video on their Roku Her 25-year-old daughter, the only who work in Maricopa got home, and then devices and played games on the PS4, she said. one who left the house during quarantine the largest bump as out-of-town workers “We are all using the internet basically all
Kyle Norby to work at an essential business, was on returned an hour or two later, before holding day long,” she said. the home computer for Air Force Reserve steady until midnight or so. Orbitel Communications Their original broadband connection, a duties. Her boyfriend, manager of a creative “Now we’re seeing steady usage across In order to limit internet congestion 100 mbps line from Orbitel with a Netgear Online, overtime services firm in Tempe, moved in for the stay the day, and a bump at night for streaming,” during the coronavirus stay-at-home modem/router, “worked just fine with our at home order and worked from the house. Schurz said. order, network engineers at Orbitel simple setting,” handling the nighttime When the stay at home order kicked internet use into Pulido’s oldest son, 27, who came out Another factor: snowbirds, who represent performed real-time management of demand well, said Reed, 38, noting there was overdrive, families took action to meet the demand of the Marines in December and lost part- about 30% of Orbitel’s business. Many stayed broadband traffic loads. little daytime demand while she worked at time jobs in California in the aftermath of By Bob McGovern the pandemic, moved into her home with his two children, one of them a kindergartener whose learning went online when schools he coronavirus pandemic turned Internet Use Nationwide closed. Her son competes in paid e-sports everyday routines upside down. During Coronavirus tournaments for League of Legends. Millions of U.S. families “He had to go to my mom’s house a couple Thunkered down together under stay 34% 10% blocks away to play in his tournaments and Congrats, Class 2020 at home orders in March, April and May. Important but Not too do job interviews,” said Pulido, who found Parents worked from home, using Zoom not essential important herself jumping off wi-fi and using her cell to dial into business meetings — and stay in 3% plan to go online. And interns Jaylen Brosseau and Raven Figueroa! So, Pulido had a second 25 mbps touch with family and friends. Not Children learned at home with Google 53% at all line installed. It didn’t solve the problem Classroom instead of in a school classroom. Essential important completely, so she decided in late April to Wherever you’re headed, your hometown In cities and towns across America, swap the second line for an 80 mbps fiber including Maricopa, household internet optic line from Orbitel. Peace ensued. usage climbed in a big way. Source: Pew Research Center “The kids are saying ‘It’s not buffering is only a mouse-click away. Preliminary estimates indicate internet anymore,’” she said. traffic jumped from 50% to 70%, with A HOUSEHOLD GROWS TO 10 She will likely remove the initial 25 streaming up by at least 12%, Forbes reported. The internet is essential in her household, said mbps line at some point, confident smooth TV watching and streaming by U.S. children Senita resident Danika Pulido. streaming will continue. skyrocketed, as much as 300% at mid-day, Still, as the calendar flipped to 2020, for 6-11 and 12-17 age groups, according to a home internet life was calm and efficient. A ‘A BIG SPIKE’ Nielsen study. 25 megabits per second (mbps) line from We use the internet in nearly all aspects Average in-home data usage was up CenturyLink delivered enough broadband of our lives. Facebook, Hulu and Fortnite. 18% for the first 17 days of March from a speed to keep devices running smoothly. Streaming, texting and Zooming. On year ago, according to Comscore, which But the onset of coronavirus triggered cellphones, laptops and tablets. Smart measures cross-platform audiences. Most of several developments, said Pulido, 44, who TVs, Nest thermostats and cameras, and that increase was on mobile phones, smart has lived in Maricopa since 2008 and operated Ring doorbells. Even smart dishwashers, TVs and speakers, and streaming boxes and an at-home daycare, Your Big and Small coffeemakers and refrigerators. sticks, it said. Childcare Need, until schools closed. The proliferation of devices and more new
36 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 June 2020 | InMaricopa.com 37 Ross department store, her husband was at the down some house rules. Likewise, CenturyLink is identifying MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT office and the kids in school. “Because everything is online — changes in internet usage to help its team Exponential growth “Then the pandemic happened,” she said. homework and projects, 8 to 3 — I can’t really monitor congestion and hot spots, and address Off ering Multiple Paths to Graduation “And we all had to stay at home all day long. take the internet away,” she said. “I had to those issues by adding capacity, rerouting traffic is a matter of math With school and work, our internet needs make my son wake up, from 8 to 10 do some in real-time and revising data limits, according increased. 100 mbps wasn’t enough.” homework, then go outside and play, then to company spokesman Mark Molzen. By Murray Siegel Their devices were falling off wi-fi, come back from 1 to 3 to finish, and no more “This increased, minute-to-minute focus FA MILY necessitating frequent router resets. Video internet after that. During the weekends, it’s and flexibility from our engineering teams calls were “awful.” only one hour.” has proven key to the smooth network ecently, I saw a relevant cartoon based on “Sometimes, we would just join the Limiting internet time, as beneficial as operation we’ve seen in these unprecedented most Americans not having a mastery of calls by phone so that at least we could hear it is, doesn’t work for all families. Some, like times,” he said. mathematics. It was set in a high school everything,” she recalled. the Pulidos and Reeds, have moved to faster Even as the ISPs labored to keep their Ralgebra classroom, with the teacher The Reeds took action, upgrading to a broadband speeds to avoid slowdowns and customers satisfied, the internet has played a delivering a lesson on exponential growth. One 200 mbps line and a Nighthawk router to frustration. The higher the speed, the more more important role for families during the student asks another, “When will we ever use this?” MARICOPA’S LEADER IN SECONDARY EDUCATION keep the wi-fi signal strong throughout the devices you can connect at one time and more public health crisis, the ability to bring people Today, we hear about the exponential growth of house, she said. Problem solved. types of activities you can do online. together, Schurz said. the COVID-19 virus. Murray Siegel Maricopa High School The additional cost is worth greater “People have been upgrading their “People need to feel the connection even What does exponential growth mean and why is internet harmony at home, she said, adding bandwidth,” said Schurz at Orbitel, noting though they are not in the same place,” he it meaningful in dealing with the pandemic? An exponential growth • Conventional – Experience the Rich Programming she’d hesitate to downgrade in the future that for a couple at home, 50 mbps or less is said. “It’s important to stay connected and help model means the percentage change in the growth is constant, while a and Vibrant Campus Culture unless she was sure the current performance sufficient, but a family of five that streams a lot others feel connected.” linear growth model has a constant change. This difference can be best • New Programs in Engineering, Mandarin, and would continue. of video and has multiple devices might want For Danika Pulido, the pandemic — even understood by investigating a financial situation. Sports Medicine to consider upgrading to something faster. with its temporary internet headaches — went An amount of $1,000 is invested at a 6% annual rate, and there are FEELING CONNECTED For those not ready to upgrade, both one better. It brought her son and grandchildren two options. One option provides a constant amount of interest each • AP Capstone Diploma – Develop Skills in Research, Aimee Marquez, a resident of Rancho Orbitel and CenturyLink said their network back home. And when coronavirus eventually month of $5 — the monthly interest is one-twelfth of the 6%, 0.005 Analysis, Evidence-Based Arguments, Collaboration, Mirage, acknowledged the internet can engineers work daily to alleviate traffic moves on, they will not. They plan to remain X $1,000 = $5. After 30 years, this investment is worth $2,800, this is dominate children’s time — both for good congestion. in Maricopa. linear growth. In the other option, each month the interest is 0.005 Writing, and Presenting and not-so-good. Her son Samuel, 10, a “I’m really proud of our team,” Schurz said. “I am truly happy that they are out here,” times the balance in the account, which grows monthly. At the end of 30 • Arizona State Seal of Arts Profi ciency – Explore a student at Leading Edge Academy, is doing “The chief engineer works with his team every she said, with a big smile. “It is hard because years, this investment is worth $6,022.58. This is the explosive power of his homework online, but YouTube, FortNite single weeknight.” it is hitting a lot people in a very negative exponential growth. Pathway to the Arts and TikTok eventually became a distraction. The company has added equipment to way, but it has brought our family closer.” If the virus infections increase at a constant percentage, the number • Dual Enrollment – Earn College Credit He would use the excuse of “homework” increase capacity on a system with no data of new infections each day will be greater than the previous day, and to be on the computer all day, she said. She put caps, Schurz said. our healthcare system will be overwhelmed. There is only one means to • Career and Technical Education – Learn a Trade stop the exponential growth, and that is to limit the number of potential victims who are exposed. The lockdown rule accomplished that by Maricopa Virtual Academy Let’s celebrate Father’s Day! ENTER limiting contact between infected and uninfected. 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38 InMaricopa.com | June 2020 June 2020 | InMaricopa.com 39 1. Kian Carroll picked up his diploma on 2020 his motorcycle. 2020 2. School board member Patti Coutre MARICOPA chats with a graduate. 3. Yvanira Kelly Barbosa collects her FAMILY FA MILY HIGH diploma. 4. Elias Brown Thunder shows off the result of his hard work. SCHOOL 5. Graduates and their families pose for photos at one of the backdrops. 6. Aidan Di Maria gets a memorable picture with his sister, Allyson, and his mother, Jeanette. 7. Cars line up for diploma day at Maricopa High School. 8. Graduates received a special 7 2020 USB tassel courtesy of Orbitel Communications. 9. A graduate’s cap is festooned with flowers in a tribute to K-pop band. 10. Derek Blakely celebrates his graduation with a fistpump.
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1. Maricopa High School students received yearbooks in a memorable way during COVID-19. Kyle Norby
2. Kielee Keys Carillo was one of the recipients during a Senior Awards event. Kyle Norby 3. Lisa Seavey (left), registrar, and Principal Markchele Kamson prepared for a unique parking lot graduation at Sequoia Pathway May 20. Raquel Hendrickson
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This spring, Maricopa home sellers have Days-on-market also shrank as buyers SPRING 2020 SPRING 2019 been happy and home buyers have been quickly snatched up inventory. Homes are frustrated as the marketplace has become selling about 30 days faster than they did a Inventory 300 460 very competitive. year ago. Some properties are even getting Days on Market 40 70 Even though the stock market offers before they are listed for sale. Avg. sale price $245,000 $230,000 has seen significant decreases in For now, the main competition Trecent months, home prices are with resale homes is new builds, with headed in the opposite direction. at least 10 subdivisions currently newly listed home for sale that you like, you
Raquel Hendrickson The supply of homes for sale has seeing ongoing construction. If should submit a strong offer as soon as you been at its lowest point in many short sales and foreclosures begin can. Odds are that someone else already years. In response, prices have to enter the market it will create submitted one while you were making up climbed to levels they were at during downward pressure on prices. your mind. the peak of 2006. Dayv Morgan How all that shapes up in the Currently, the lowest-priced future remains to be seen. Currently Dayv Morgan is a Maricopa Realtor and owner 1. 40636 W. Parkhill Drive, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado four-bedroom on the market is listed at all foreclosures and trustees sales have been of HomeSmart Success. $224,900. Last spring, you could get a four- suspended. And because the foreclosure The most expensive home sold in Maricopa April 16-May 15 was a bedroom home for as low as $178,000. process typically takes at least six months 480-251-4231 lakefront property in The Lakes that went for half-a-million dollars. LEAST [email protected] EXPENSIVE Its tax assessment rose 50% in one year. It sold for 6.5% under its list Bidding wars have resulted in offers above from the first missed payment, we will price. Luxurious inside and out, it is two stories, with a loft and a three- the asking price. Appraisals aren’t keeping probably not see distressed properties affect HOME SOLD car garage. The master bath has a waterfall shower and six-jet bath up, and many buyers still end up having to the market until 2021, if it happens at all. SPONSORED CONTENT spa, and the backyard has a heated pool and gorgeous landscaping. pay more than the bank is willing to lend. For now, if you are a buyer who sees a Sold: April 30 Community: The Lakes Purchase Price: $500,000 at Rancho El Dorado Square Footage: 3,305 Features: Upgraded kitchen with Price per square foot: $151.28 GE Monogram gas range, granite Grizzly’s Discount Flooring Days on Market: 68 counter tops, formal dining room, Kyle Norby Kyle Builder: Meritage Homes custom walk-in closet in master Year Built: 2012 bedroom, bedroom and full bath GROUNDBREAKING Bedrooms: 5 downstairs, custom cabinets. 1. 45386 W. Paitilla Lane, Acacia Crossings Bathrooms: 3 FROM THE
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COVID-19 has left a lot of economic markers were so many even the banks couldn’t keep in its wake, but one of the last pockets of the up,” Wolfe said. economy where it may appear is in property And there was a lot of speculation in the assessments. market in those days, whereas now most Assessments are done in a two-year cycle. buyers are just looking for a place to live, he The Pinal County Assessor’s Office finished its said. Cassessments for 2021 in March. Next March, What could also play into future staff will begin working on 2022. assessments are unknowns such as the While some areas of the economy, such as general market and decisions by the federal unemployment, are shaky in the short term, “it and state government that could affect the is stable revenue for the county,” said Assessor local economy. Wolf said that is why he Douglas Wolf. supports the county’s ongoing lawsuit against The CARES Act suspended foreclosures “Impact,” he said, means negatively the U.S. Office of the Treasury to force Gov. during the pandemic, but they could begin affecting assessments by 3%-4%. Doug Ducey to distribute federal COVID-19 showing up in six months to a year if, in fact, The last time assessments took that kind of funds to Pinal and other counties. Pinal County property owners suffered serious hit was in 2008. There is no direct comparison The local market could also be affected economic meltdown. with the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, by the collection of the transaction privilege “If we have a lot of foreclosures, and I don’t because even when foreclosures finally begin tax. But TPT, also known as a sales tax, has Four scapes of gardening think that’s going to happen, it could have an appearing, the banks still pay the taxes. remained strong in Pinal County through the impact,” Wolfe said. In the case of the 2008 recession, “There pandemic. By Harriet Phelps
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JL_PRFMultiServicePoster_MECH.indd 1 5/16/19 3:49 PM were once very desirable can now be a hazard using a walker or a wheelchair. At that time, Pets bring seniors unconditional love Make your if you have to use a stool to access them. you might want to consider modifying work Everyday cookware, plates and tools should be surface access by providing roll under or By Joan Koczor kitchen conveniently stored in pullout drawers, Lazy dropped height counters for food preparation Susans and racks for easy access. The cabinets from a seated position. According to the National Pet Owners Survey, active. Pets encourage them to move more, and drawers should have easy-to-access If you are modifying cabinetry, you might more than 84 million homes in the United laugh at their antics and, most important, get senior-friendly D-shaped pulls and handles rather than knobs want to install an under-counter microwave States have a pet. During COVID-19, pet more exercise. Simply put, having a pet means to assist your grip. or drawer style dishwasher. They are much adoption from shelters has soared nationwide. a better lifestyle for older adults. By Ron Smith In addition to the overall space more convenient and safer to use. Upper Dog and cats have a calming effect on their Having a pet helps older adults keep being well lit, there should be task cabinets can be fitted with adjustable, pull- owners and can reduce stress. Anxiety their minds active by making them lighting for the sink, stove and other down shelving. If you don’t already have a Ais reduced by just having a pet to take remember specific things and times. Let’s make our living spaces easier on work areas. The sink should be fitted pot filler, you may want to investigate the care of. They can reduce the anxiety Keeping the brain active is a good ourselves. Our older selves will thank with a lever-, touch- or sensor style installation of one. of going out alone because they can thing. us. We are going to start our room- faucet rather than one with turn- Flooring should be slip-resistant and go out with you — at the same time Pet-friendly senior housing seniors are reduced depression, feeling better by-room review in your kitchen. style handles or knobs. The faucet should be a different color than the countertops Ron Smith
SENIOR LIVING SENIOR encouraging us to get extra exercise. units are seeing the benefits of about oneself and being emotionally happier, A kitchen can be one of the more should also be a pressure-balanced, to provide more contrast for better depth LIVING SENIOR Pets love their routines, and if allowing cats, small dogs and other which can only add to their well-being. challenging rooms in your home as you age. temperature-regulated faucet that is kept at perception. we don’t stick to their routines they small animals, such as goldfish or Nothing compares to the joy of being You have to move and store food, dishes, 120 degrees or less to avoid scalds. The stove All kitchens should have an easy-to- Joan Koczor L will feel out of sorts. So, we get up at birds. For many, the transition from greeted by your family pet. The unconditional glasses, small appliances, pots and pans. You or cooktop should have easy-to-read, front- use ABC-rated fire extinguisher stored in a a specific time, take our dog for a walk, feed independent living to assisted living is a huge love they provide does more than keep you are working with potentially heavy, awkward mounted controls so the cook doesn’t have convenient location, and the entire family him at his regular time and so on. Your pet’s adjustment. The thought of leaving a beloved company. Pets of any kind — dog, cat, goldfish objects and sharp knives. As your eyesight, to reach over hot pots or open flames. Those should be trained on how to properly use it. routine gives structure to your day, especially pet can be unbearable. Having a pet provides or any other animal — can have a positive dexterity, balance and strength diminish, tasks controls should have a lockout for the safety of (Source: AARP HomeFit Guide at aarp.org/homefit.) important to those who live alone. emotional security. effect on your mood and overall health. that were once done without a thought can small children who may visit. While self-isolating during COVID-19, Allowing pets in a senior living community become challenging. A side-by-side refrigerator can usually Ron Smith is a Maricopa resident and an aging- older adults have relied on pets for has many benefits. It allows a smooth transition Joan Koczor is a senior advocate and a member The trick is to analyze your kitchen space provide the easiest access to both refrigerated in-place advocate. He is also a member of the companionship. Having a pet provides an for seniors leaving a home they may have of the Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory to find ways to make it easier to use and and frozen food. Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee opportunity to stay connected and more lived in for years. In addition, the benefits for Committee. move around. Those 42-inch cabinets that At some point, you might find yourself and a member of the Maricopa Senior Coalition.
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