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Everybody loves new stuff. home at Maricopa High School this month. AARON GILBERT like. The voters turn it down Right now in the high school time and time again and yet the number hit over 40 kids! A This issue of InMaricopa is stuffed He spoke with InMaricopa about his approach RAQUEL HENDRICKSON ETHAN MCSWEENEY MUSD keeps coming back and kindergarten class had over 35 with new stuff. There is something to the ministry and what brought him to the asking again. Now you all say it 5-year-olds. Closing a school N MURRAY SIEGEL in the air this time of year. desert southwest. is to hire more teachers when is not a solution, as we (will) Part of that is the fact that a new school The Maricopa post of Veterans of Foreign Photographers in fact MUSD could not keep only be increasing class sizes year is imminent. (Cue dance music for Wars initiated the formation of a local chapter RAQUEL HENDRICKSON teachers. They are leaving like and hurting children more. someone yelled fire. Maybe it There really is not money to parents.) There are so many new students, of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for all WILLIAM LANGE is time to close one or more of cut. MUSD is bare bones right April Clark Lorie Damo Nichole Jason Tiffany teachers, administrators, classes local veterans wounded in action. ETHAN MCSWEENEY the schools around here to start now… The problem is we have DeMascio Martin Munoz and programs in the schools across Learn about the new unit and its GLYNN THROWER Maricopa, we are offering a little first commander, Walter Martin. saving money there and see students and not enough where that goes before coming teachers. This override solves taste of the changes. Columnist Betty Beeman will Designer hat in hand as the saying goes. that problem and gives us the CARL BEZUIDENHOUT In youth sports, “new” means offer options on choosing new trees Just a thought just my opinion. ability to compete and bring “challenging.” Maricopa High to provide the best shade for your back students who are placed Advertising School football team is seeing Maricopa landscape. Aaron Gilbert Joshua Judd on buses daily and sent on the DICK BARKLEY the immediate impact of a new has tips for exercising during Reduce class sizes and improve 347 for an hour trip each way. SCOTT BARTLE Arizona Interscholastic Association illness, and Claire Bullivant has technology ... we kept it JACKIE FOX Larry Lisa Long Jamie Miley Christian Smiles by alignment system. Coach Chris some new ideas about “healthy” MICHELLE SORENSEN (Larondoo) Schrader Hannah McDonald and Athletic Director desserts. 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4 InMaricopa.com | August 2016 August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 5 Trending FROM THE PUBLISHER Letter What do the Trending at • Write-in Sarappo drops out of race Congressional to keep job Finally! Black Caucus, • Maricopan nabbed on 2011 DUI Options While tremendous progress has been made charges Hispanic in Medicare The most important racism still exists today. It’s prevalent even, and Chamber of Supplement that disgusts me. Commerce and • Maricopan accused of threatening ex • InMaricopa Spotlight: MPD Chief role in bridging the It disgusts me in large part because it’s self- Ku Klux Klan with gun, faces multiple charges Stahl on racial divide, community Insurance! inflicted. We choose to have a racist society. have in common? policing racial divide is our own And we teach it to our children, who will likely Why wait? • ‘Ice’ rink coming to UltraStar this Talk to a By Scott Bartle teach it to their children, perpetuating a horribly-flawed mindset with the month • Override numbers revised as MUSD producer today! power to dismantle families, communities and our nation. prepares ballot How many of the kids we see on the playgrounds of our elementary • Assault suspect now accused of have a dream that my four little schools are concerned with the color of their schoolmates’ skin? None. sexual assault • Residents eye changes in overpass children will one day live in a nation Kids see kids as kids; not black kids or white kids or brown kids, just kids. design (video) where they will not be judged by the Yet, at some point, for some people, that simplistic view of life changes. “Icolor of their skin but by the content The change is undoubtedly aided, if not caused, by the influence of others. • Woman accused of using old shop- of their character.” Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. I count politicians, community activists (whatever that means), the Al ping bags to shoplift at Wal-Mart passionately professed these words in 1963, Sharptons of the world and the media among these influencers. (I cannot JARETT SMITH more than half a century ago and before most bring myself to call some of these people leaders.) • School board OKs budget, debates 480-772-9334 Maricopans were even born. Our politicians claim to be unifiers on the campaign trail, but after crossing guards I’ve long held strong opinions about racism in America, and King’s we elect them, their political rhetoric and policies often do more harm speech is a significant part of the foundation to which I often refer. than good. The media enable self-serving opportunists like Sharpton • Letter: Palo Verde Regional Park will The recent police-involved shootings and murders of police officers on the national stage and Arizona’s Jarrett Maupin to drive a wedge in protect desert lands motivated me to consider doing more than hold my opinions. I had communities using false narratives and the under-informed as pawns. breakfast with a friend who is smart, politically savvy and black. I Racism is not an innate characteristic; it is learned. • Getting to know Gary Jamieson We are not connected with, nor endorsed by, the U.S. quizzed him about his views on these current events and what appears It can also be unlearned, and that is what gives me hope. We can do Government or the Federal Medicare Program. *The early • Maricopa softball team prepares for enrollment discount is available for standard plans F, G, N to be a growing racial divide in America. One of my takeaways was the something about it. For these stories and more news & High Deductible F, ages 65-69. A producer will provide state competition (video) complete details about these valuable options, including How many costs and limitations for this solicitation of insurance. importance of our individual roles in being part of the solution. We can work to strengthen our family every day, visit InMaricopa.com. PMA3213AZ-1211 Policy Kinds: P020, P025, P026, P027, P029. units and strengthen public education. We can people call 9-1-1 support public policies that encourage personal in an emergency responsibility. and request the operator ★ ★ “Capture the We can quit creating and tolerating racist FOR CONGRESS organizations. We can quit supporting and pro- only dispatch black or white GaryKiehne COMPARE THE CANDIDATES Moment... actively denounce those who seek to widen the or Hispanic racial divide, like Black Lives Matter advocates. ISSUES GARY KEN DAVID PAUL Remember We can point out the hypocrisy of efforts to officers? KIEHNE BENNETT GOWAN BABEU the Past” stop the violence by injuring and even killing police officers. Rein in Spending/Debt YES NO 1 NO 2 NO 3 A theme that came up often during my recent breakfast was giving 4 5 each other the benefit of the doubt. This in and of itself would radically Fiscal Conservative YES NO NO NO improve race relations — and save lives. Has Border Security & YES NO NO NO If a person is killed by police, let’s start with the assumption it was National Debt Solution a horrible tragedy; not that it was because the parties involved were of Property Owner/Employer/ different races. YES 6 NO NO NO Let’s grasp there is a bottom 1 percent in every profession, from waiters Taxpayer in District to doctors to basketball players — even police and prosecutors. Let’s Career Politician NO 7 YES 8 YES 9 YES 10 support efforts to improve recruiting and training to make the bottom 1 percent of our public servants the best they can be. Social Conservative YES YES YES N0 11 Let’s give others the benefit of the doubt and assume they are living by Open & Transparent YES YES NO 12 NO 13 the Golden Rule until their actions prove otherwise. And let’s do our best to live by the Golden Rule and teach our kids to do the same. Ultimately, it's about personal responsibility. If you want everyone to ENDORSED by Congressman Duncan Hunter Senior and Family Portraits be treated equally, treat everyone equally. If you want to stop violence, stop who built San Diego border fence! being violent. If you want to stop racism, stop acting racist. (Remember, our children are watching — and emulating.) 1 A recent history of Arizona’s state budget, 12/20/10 | 2 JLBC’s 2015 State Debt Report, 1/30/15 | 3 Pinal County Sheriff Offi ce GAO Budget Analysis, Budget vs Actual FY11/12 to FY14/15 | 4 Roberts: Why are taxpayers subsidizing David Gowan’s campaign? 1/8/16 | 5 FBI Asking Questions About Sheriff Paul Babeu’s use of seized criminal money, 3/29/16 | 6 Solved illegal problem Let’s keep our focus on MLK’s goal and judge each other by the content crossing his land, endorsed by Congressman Duncan Hunter | 7 Outsider; never held offi ce | 8 30 years; Ballotpedia.org Ken Bennett | 9 8 years; Ballotpedia.org David Gowan | 10 Politician at age 18; Paul Babeu’s Mexican Ex-Lover Says Sheriff’s Attorney Threatened Him With Deportation, 2/16/12 para 75-76 | 11 Paul Babeu’s Mexican Ex-Lover Says Sheriff’s Attorney Threatened Him With of our character — and speak up against those who judge us by the color Deportation, 2/16/12 para 52-60 | 12 Gowan Blocks Reporter Access, 4/12/16 | 13 Montini: Babeu’s Bullies Blocked TV Reporter’s Access of our skin. 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Raquel Hendrickson Maricopa’s MWMS Meet the Teacher Night A Ray of Hope meeting of 6:30 p.m., Maricopa Wells Narcotics Anonymous Middle School 7 p.m., Maricopa Community Trusted Veteran AUGUST 45725 W. Honeycutt Ave. Church 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. 4 Narcotics Anonymous CAC President Leadership 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Social Services 9 The right therapy, Reception 48227 W. Farrell Road Leading Edge First Day of School 8 a.m., Leading Edge Academy Raquel Hendrickson 6-13 18700 N. Porter Road right here at home. Aug. 1-6 CAC President MOREE Wilderness Welcome Reception and Remote First Aid Coffee with Friends of the Rehabilitation therapy is one of the key ways 1-5 4:30 p.m., Central Arizona College 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Copper Sky Maricopa Library Summer Kids’ Movie Series – Maricopa Campus Multigenerational Center 1:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library to get people back on the road to good Walking with Dinosaurs 17945 N. Regent Drive 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road health. Fortunately, you have convenient and 9:30 a.m., UltraStar Multi-tainment Blvd. effective physical, occupational and speech Center Butterfield CAC New Student Orientation 16000 N. Maricopa Road Meet the Teacher Night Aug. 7-13 4-6 p.m., Central Arizona College therapy right in your hometown. Upon referral 5 p.m., Butterfield Elementary Maricopa Campus from a physician, you’ll be evaluated by an 1 School 7 17945 N. Regent Drive Maricopa Historical Society 43800 W. Honeycutt Road A Ray of Hope meeting of experienced therapist and an individualized Meeting Narcotics Anonymous 10 treatment plan will be customized to meet your 5:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library Pima Butte Meet the Teacher 7 p.m., Maricopa Community Camino Montessori 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Night and Food Drive Church First Day of School specifi c needs so you can get back to enjoying 5 p.m., Pima Butte Elementary 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. 8 a.m., Camino Montessori life as quickly as possible. Narcotics Anonymous School 44301 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande 7 p.m., Maricopa Community 42202 W. Rancho El Dorado 8 Hwy. Church MUSD First Day of School 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. Maricopa Elementary Meet the Times vary, Maricopa Unified Maricopa USD Teacher Night School District Governing Board Meeting Appointments: (520) 381-6326 ★ 2 5:30 p.m., Maricopa Elementary 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande 6:30 p.m., Maricopa Unified School Experienced city councilman Coffee with Friends of the School Hwy. District Physician referral is necessary. ★ U.S. Marine Corps veteran Maricopa Library 18150 N. Alterra Parkway 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande 1:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library Sequoia Pathway Hwy. ★ Small business owner 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Saddleback First Day of School ★ Meet the Teacher Night 8 a.m., Sequoia Pathway Academy 11 Maricopa resident since 2003 3 5:30 p.m., Saddleback Elementary 19287 N. Porter Road Chamber of Commerce Legacy Traditional School Breakfast Mixer First Day of School 18600 N. Porter Road Friends of the Maricopa Library 7 a.m., Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino www.ElectBridger.com 8 a.m., Legacy Traditional School Meeting 15406 N. Maricopa Road 17760 N. Regent Drive Santa Cruz 5:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library Meet the Teacher Night 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Narcotics Anonymous 4 5:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Elementary 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Social Services MHS Freshmen Orientation School 48227 W. Farrell Road 8 a.m.-noon, Maricopa High School 19845 N. Costa del Sol 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.

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Submitted Submitted Aug. 14-20 18 A Ray of Hope meeting of 26 Pre-trip Meeting for Verde Narcotics Anonymous Age-Friendly Game Night 14 Canyon trip 7 p.m., Maricopa Community 6:30 p.m., Copper Sky Narcotics Anonymous 6 p.m., Copper Sky Church Multigenerational Center 7 p.m., Maricopa Community Multigenerational Center 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Church 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. Blvd. 23 Verde Canyon Train Tour One of These Nights 1950s 15 Narcotics Anonymous 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Copper Sky 8 p.m., Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Central Arizona College MHS 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Social Services Multigenerational Center 15406 N. Maricopa Road MARICOPA BUSINESS DISTRICT the Texaco Station, Woods Apartments paved between Maricopa and Phoenix. Parent Orientation 48227 W. Farrell Road 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. At the intersection of Maricopa Road and Headquarters. At right are Valley In 1995, Maricopa Road (State Route 6 p.m., Central Arizona College Blvd. Aug. 28-Sept. 3 and the future Maricopa-Casa Grande Auto (now Napa Auto), Jessie Estep’s 347) was restructured to a divided road. Maricopa Campus 19 Highway in the 1950s was the business Diner, Black Diamond Bar and Maricopa Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway was 17945 N. Regent Drive Coed Novice Softball League BBQ Blowout and Water Balloon 28 district north of the tracks. At left are Mercantile. In 1956, Maricopa Road was completed in 1956 and paved in 1959. Jimmy Buffet Tribute Poolside Starts Wars Photo courtesy of Maricopa Historical Society 2-6 p.m., Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Men’s Softball League Starts 6:30 p.m., Copper Sky Regional 11 a.m., Central Arizona College 15406 N. Maricopa Road 6:30 p.m., Copper Sky Regional Park Maricopa Campus Park 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. 17945 N. Regent Drive Narcotics Anonymous 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m., Maricopa Community Blvd. Coffee with Friends of the Church Coed Competitive Softball Maricopa Library 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. A Ray of Hope meeting of League Starts 1:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library Narcotics Anonymous 6:30 p.m., Copper Sky Regional 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road PLAY-N- WIN 29 7 p.m., Maricopa Community Park A Ray of Hope meeting of CAC New Student Orientation Church 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Narcotics Anonymous 4-6 p.m., Central Arizona College 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. Blvd. 7 p.m., Maricopa Community WEDNESDAYS Maricopa Campus Church 17945 N. Regent Drive 16 The Weight Band in The Lounge 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. Coffee with Friends of the 8 p.m., Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino From 8AM - 11:59PM Receive Maricopa Library 15406 N. Maricopa Road 24 30 1:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library Maricopa USD Governing Board PRIMARY ELECTION DAY 41600 W. 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“She’s from the Midwest. She loves the rain. 520.868.6180 Full-Service New church to She loves the cold. She said, ‘Yeah, I believe this G L A S S is where God wants us to be,” he said. Company Planting a church in Maricopa meant launch in Maricopa opening up their living room. Around 25 to 30 people have been attending Bible study. Home Auto Business PEOPLE By Raquel Hendrickson “The high school cafeteria can hold • Dual Panes (Insulated Glass) • Window Replacement • Mirrors hundreds,” Luke Panter said. “We have all the • Fogged Windows • Windshield Repair • Transaction Windows od specifically wants us here.” girls attend Maricopa Elementary School. stuff for worship meetings. We have a worship • Single Pane Windows • RVs • Desk Tops Pastor Luke Panter has Their son attends Maricopa Wells Middle leader [Frank Wade] and a children’s ministry. • Window RepairsReplacements • Luxury Vehicles • Display Cabinets faith in his family’s decision School, and their oldest daughter attends Rather than sermonizing or lecturing, the • Window Retrofi ts • Heavy Equipment • Entrance Doors to move to Maricopa last year. Maricopa High School. adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University • Custom Shower DoorsEnclosures • Insurance Accepted • Mail Slots “G • Multi-Slide Patio Doors • Mobile Service • Store Fronts They quickly “planted” a church in their home Originally from Emory, Texas, Luke Panter uses a teaching style in his preaching. He in Maricopa Meadows. has been a pastor for 11 years in Texas and stresses fellowship and grace and growing the • Enclosed Patios • Table Tops Aug. 14, Grace Fellowship Church will Oklahoma. He came to the ministry rather ministry through relationships and coming Over launch to the public, meeting in the cafeteria at reluctantly after he started attending Bible through trials together. • Shelves • Mirrors 25 years Maricopa High School at 10 a.m. Study at 19. One of the Panters’ darkest days was, experience “When we plant a church here, we are not “I sensed God was telling me he wanted ironically, two days after their youngest daughter Service At A Higher Level trying to create another church for church- me to tell others,” he said. “I thought, ‘I’m not was born in 2008. Seeing Emily recovering well, goers to attend,” Panter said. “We want to going to be a pastor,’ and I fought that for many Luke left her in the care of her mother to take engage people who don’t believe and we want years. But I know he wants me teach people care of important matters. However, he soon to have these conversations.” about him and give my life over to that.” received a call from his mother-in-law that Grace Fellowship is affiliated with the Panter came to Arizona in 2014 to find a Emily was in trouble. Let us Southern Baptist Convention. good area to plant a church. He said he felt She was rushed to a hospital with an SHOW YOU what service Panter, 35, has been married to Emily for strongly the family was supposed to move to aneurysm as Luke tried to get home again. He SHOULD be! 17 years. Emily Panter is a teacher at Maricopa Maricopa. He brought Emily out in June 2015 was met at the hospital by two pastors who www.LizardHG.com High School. They have five children. Three to have her tell him whether it was God or his Raquel Hendrickson could offer more solace than assurance she would survive. ROC 222193 K-65 * Licensed * Bonded * Insured * Master Auto Glass Techs “I was 27 and a pastor, and this was a side of ministry I had never seen before,” Panter said. “It was a testing time. It was a tough time for my kids.” Maricopa Foot and Ankle McLaughlin He slept 40 nights at the hospital during Emily’s slow recovery from what is often deadly. AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SERVICE But the Panters also learned the strength of Quality service at a fair price church fellowship and relationships. “The church is not here to fix anybody,” he said. “Everybody needs the same amount f SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (520) 213-5021 of God’s grace. I need Christ just as much as f TAX PLANNING everybody else.” f BOOKKEEPING 480-372-7429 Dr. C. Jon Beecroft CopaGrace.com f CFO FOR HIRE P Facebook.com/CopaGrace Dr. Kelvin Crezee f No Gimmicks REDUCE 2016 TAXES Dr. Alex Stewart LUKE PANTER P Fast, Friendly AGE: 35 OCCUPATION: Pastor, GCU adjunct • Ingrown Toenails • Plantar Fasciitis Local Service professor and church planter • Sprains & Fractures • Varicose Veins Treatment (520) 568-3303 HOMETOWN: Emory, Texas [email protected] • Athletic Injuries • Ankle & Foot Surgery RESIDES IN: Maricopa Meadows • Warts • Bunions & Bone Spurs MARICOPAN SINCE: 2015 FAMILY: Wife Emily, five children 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 110 EDUCATION: PhD, Midwestern (520) 494-1090 Maricopa, AZ 85139 Baptist Theological Seminary Licensed and bonded www.MFAAC.com www.ChastonCPA.com ROC#294841 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 126

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Walter Martin commanded an can just set up a meeting and share. But our FREE “HOME ENERGIZER WORKSHOP” MOPH chapter backgrounds are different. How do I relate? in California. He Vietnam vet People really don’t understand what we’ve been ED3 is sponsoring this educational workshop to help teach received his Purple going through.” Heart after being More needs to be done for spouses and customers valuable energy savings methods as well as ways to wounded in Laos. families of veterans to help them understand, make their homes more energy effi cient. Each attendee will be

PEOPLE in charge of he said, and MOPH helps fill that void through presented with a free “Energizer” starter kit containing useful its auxiliary. That’s where Anita Martin steps in. household energy conservation tools and will be taught how to Maricopa’s new “A lot of these guys don’t want to talk about use each item by the workshop instructor. it,” she said. “We women, we push, push, push. We want to know. We’re the nurturers. So When: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Purple Heart we have to learn. We would like to have the Did you know Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM younger wives come and learn.” ED3 hosts quarterly Where: Electrical District No. 3 The auxiliary unit is for wives and husbands Home Energizer Customer Service Center chapter of wounded service personnel. 19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy, #101 To form the Maricopa chapter of MOPH, Workshops. Maricopa, AZ 85139 By Raquel Hendrickson the VFW found over a dozen local recipients of ? the Purple Heart. Anita Martin, originally from Workshop is limited to 15 participants (one per Louisiana, said there are many more recipients household per year) and will be fi lled on an RSVP basis. Reservations will be taken on a fi rst come, fi rst served alter Martin was shot down over Laos in 1971. A sergeant 1st class in Maricopa, “but they don’t come forward.” basis by contacting Lisa Sjoberg at 520-424-9311. in the U.S. Army Special Forces, the Green Beret had the wounds to Those who wish to join need their DD214 prove it, but he remembers little about what happened except waking form to show their Purple Heart. Lifetime Wup in the hospital. membership is $50. In June, he was made the commander of the newly launched Maricopa chapter of Walter Martin said often veterans in need the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). have to go through too many steps and too “We are there to just look out for what our veterans need and step in and do much red tape to get short-term help like food whatever we can,” Martin said. or a place to stay for the night. In California, he 19756 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 101 www.ed3online.org

Raquel Hendrickson Mike Kemery, past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Maricopa, said the post wanted to bring recognition to those who were wounded in combat and give them the opportunity to network with others. “Walter was the right man for the job,” he said. Martin’s wife Anita agrees. “He’s a doer,” she said. “He doesn’t just talk, talk, talk and not do anything. When he takes something on, he sees it through.” Martin was commander of a MOPH chapter in Simi Valley, California. He calls Anita his “service officer,” a role she will also play in Maricopa’s chapter 2020. The Purple Heart is a medal presented to personnel wounded or killed in military action. Martin said MOPH offers a special kind of camaraderie that other organizations cannot offer veterans. Merely having veteran status in common does not create comradeship among those who served in very different capacities in very different locations. It’s a mistake he said the federal government often makes when Submitted dealing with veterans’ issues. Walter Martin (right) was installed as commander of Chapter 2020 of the Military “They can’t fix it because they can’t identify Order of the Purple Heart by Department Senior Vice President Jerry Crosby. with it,” he said. “The government thinks you

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authorized officers in his chapter to be able local grocery for those who signed up. That Army when he was 17 “because I was poor and to spend $100 for immediate aid to a veteran. morning, cadets from a local Junior ROTC I got tired of working in the hayfield. I wasn’t They want to have a similar arrangement program accompanied the senior citizens on getting an education that I should have gotten with Chapter 2020 in Maricopa. “That’s their shopping spree to help them keep track because work always came first, and those were why we need donations,” Anita Martin said. of their totals. long hours. Once I got in the military, things “We’re new, so we have to write letters to Martin emphasizes helping the elderly and were a little better after boot camp.” PEOPLE big companies to make sure donations are working with local youth. Martin joined the He received his GED in France. These days, PEOPLE coming in. It’s 99.9 percent that goes all to Martin believes a form of the draft should the veterans.” return that requires high school graduates The only expenses to be paid are for to give two years of military duty to learn copies and mailings, she said. Projects have discipline and service. ranged from buying bibs for elderly veterans “We weren’t trained to be quitters,” he said. to flying a vet home to see his family. “And that stays with you until death.” Another event they would like to adopt 1 from their California unit is a Thanksgiving 626-394-9722, 626-399-6255 shopping spree for community members [email protected] over the age of 65. They had enough 1. Councilmember Henry Wade hosted a vigil WALTER MARTIN in Copper Sky July 8. Raquel Hendrickson donations to buy $100 gift cards at a 2. Maricopa photographer John A. Petriello captured this image of a hummingbird. AGE: 73 3. Maricopans gathered to hear from HOMETOWN: Lenapah, Oklahoma Congressional candidate Ken Bennett at Anita Martin works closely RESIDENCE: Province UltraStar Multi-tainment Center July 15. with her husband Walter MILITARY SERVICE: 20 years in U.S. Raquel Hendrickson 4. Miss Estrella Mountain Courtney Ortega in raising donations and Army, wounded in Vietnam War 2 and Miss City of Maricopa Aundria Littlejohn creating programs to help FAMILY: Wife Anita, three daughters, relax before their official duties at the Great veterans. one son, 18 grandchildren American 4th. Raquel Hendrickson Raquel Hendrickson 5. Connie Jackson of Pinal County NAACP spoke to a crowd at Copper Sky July 8 after a national spate of citizens being shot by police and police being murdered. The AFFORDABLE Accounting Firm Raquel Hendrickson 6. Gary Zaimont speaks with art-lovers NANCY during his latest exhibition at Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship July 6. SMITH Raquel Hendrickson FOR

AFFORDABLE CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES INCLUDE: BOOKKEEPING • Feasibility Study for City Rated 3 4 TAX SERVICES to acquire Global Water • Economic Development “Hero of the PAYROLL • Transportation Taxpayers” (widening 347 to 6 lanes) by Americans for Prosperity • Infrastructure (including shovel-ready sites, flood control) • City Council Liaison to Age Friendly Serving clients in all 50 states since 1982 Committee, Heritage District and Parks, Recreation and Library ILLINOIS • 8745 W. Higgins, Ste #110 • Chicago, IL 60631 ARIZONA • 41624 W. Warren • Maricopa, AZ 85138 ELECT NANCY SMITH 888-432-8187 NancySmithForCityCouncil.com Facebook.com/NancySmithMaricopaCityCouncil www.mkabusiness.com 5 6 Paid for by Nancy Smith for City Council Committee

16 InMaricopa.com | August 2016 August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 17 Election Questions SEE MORE ANSWERS FROM THE CANDIDATES Q&A with City Council Candidates ONLINE AT Kaye Dickson INMARICOPA.COM. Fairness • Integrity • TransparencyKaye FOR SHERIFFDickson nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: Warmth and heroism.” — Alexander Hamilton friendliness of its people LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: One way in Vote Why are you running for city council? and one way out Aug. 30! I want to bring my ideas for ways we can lower DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: For Sheriff the cost of living in our great city. I want to On upward www.KayeDickson4Sheriff.com promote more jobs, and not just in retail sales. trajectory Phone: 520.483.2481 [email protected] for by Kaye Dickson for Sheriff I would like to promote the growth of light FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN industry so our residents have a choice not to MARICOPA: Cards and games; shooting pool commute elsewhere. with friends. FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Spurs and Steelers

GOVERNMENT Dan Frank Explain your approach to government FAVORITE QUOTE: “It’s possible that people ote spending. will overlook outright brutality sooner than Joshua Babb My approach is that of a fiscal conservative. they forgive undisguised contempt.” — president), Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Julia Romero I believe cities, just like citizens, should Christopher Hitchens Mountain Rescue Posse (since 2001, inactive AGE: 30 maintain a balanced budget and that means during campaign), Habitat for Humanity HOMETOWN: Vancouver, Washington not spending more than they take in. Also, by Why are you running for city council? LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: The small- YEARS IN MARICOPA: Four maintaining city services in balance, saving I have been involved with a number of town feel, camaraderie and sense of pride! FAMILY: Wife (Charsty), four daughters and building to our 2040 vision, we can organizations and projects, which positively LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: The lack of GUSSE (Akira, Aurora, Ariella, Abigail) maintain low tax rates for years to come. impact Maricopa. I would like to see the adequate bike and pedestrian routes within Family • God • Country EDUCATION: I have a certification in retail completion of the grade separation, which I the city sales management, project management and On what issues do you think you can be have been involved with for eight years. DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF Maricopa City Council several information technology certifications. a voice of leadership on the council? MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: Steadily Paid for by Julia R. Gusse www.JuliaGusse.com PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Strategic I will be a voice for the community on Explain your approach to government moving forward National Consultant for Verizon, responsible economic development, road improvements, spending. FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN for project management on a national level flood planning and utilities. I think any government, federal, state or MARICOPA: Playing softball or pickleball at from concept to implementation. local, should be prudent in the expenditure of Copper Sky SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: Maricopa public money. I do believe, however, that you FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: I am too busy to Fire Department Community Emergency should never be so frugal as to prevent proper have a favorite team, but I do enjoy going to a Response Team (CERT), Maricopa Amateur services being provided. Suns or Cardinals game from time-to-time. Radio Association, Church of Jesus Christ of FAVORITE QUOTE: “In any moment of Latter-day Saints, Boy Scouts of America On what issues do you think you can be decision, the best thing you can do is the right LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: I like how a voice of leadership on the council? thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, close we are as a community, and how we Every issue and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” — come to each other’s aid in times of need. Theodore Roosevelt Unfortunately, this is rare in many communities Dan Frank today. I also enjoy our community events such Why are you running for city council? as the Great American Fourth of July and the AGE: 49 I have a heart for serving the community and I Salsa Festival, and the small-town feel that HOMETOWN: San Bernardino, California want to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, comes along with them — not to mention that Marvin L. Brown YEARS IN MARICOPA: 11 that we are not only doing things right but Maricopa never loses a contest! FAMILY: Wife Tina, daughters Andrea, Sabra, we are doing the right things. My experience, LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: The AGE: 81 Chantelle and Sharlee background and qualifications are well suited 347 commute, high utility rates, lack of HOMETOWN: Detroit, Michigan EDUCATION: B.S. Civil Engineering, Arizona for this time in our community’s growth. employment opportunity within the city. YEARS IN MARICOPA: 10 State University DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF FAMILY: Wife, three daughters PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: 20-plus Explain your approach to government MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: Future is now EDUCATION: Urban Studies, University of years as civil engineer; 16 years working in spending. FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN Wisconsin - Madison; American Institute of the corporate world, vice president 2008- In regards to budgeting, I am conservative. I MARICOPA: Fishing, community events and Banking, Wayne State University 12; works as consultant of own company believe in a balanced budget, not only in my community volunteer work PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Management (DCF Consulting) providing a range of civil personal life but in business and government as FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: I don’t have a HOBBIES: Reading historical biographies engineering solutions. well. We should strive to avoid debt whenever favorite sports team. Live long and prosper! Service organizations: Kiwanis Club, Lafayette HOBBIES: Mountain biking, hiking, gardening possible, not incur additional debt without FAVORITE QUOTE: “There is a certain Park, Travelers Aide Society, Chairman of Service organizations: Central Arizona thorough research and justifications on the enthusiasm in liberty that makes human Detroit Non-Profit Housing Corp. Mountain Rescue Association (since 2001, past project purpose, cost and benefits.

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On what issues do you think you can be organization. Former commander of Maricopa FAVORITE QUOTE: “Our lives begin to end the a voice of leadership on the council? American Legion Post #133. Former president day we become silent about things that matter.” Re-elect Anthony Smith As president of the Flood Control District, I of Maricopa American Legion Auxiliary Unit — Martin Luther King Jr. can help facilitate rapid improvements to the 133. Volunteer with Girl Scouts of America for floodplains that impact Maricopa. over 15 years, a Maricopa Ak-Chin STEAM Why are you running for city council? Champion of the Taxpayer Foundation Board Member and currently I am running for the privilege to continue the State of Arizona Selective Service System where I left off. I say it is a privilege because the as scored by the Americans for Prosperity Julia Romero Gusse Board Member (aka the Draft Board). people of Maricopa elect seven individuals to LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: The peaceful represent over 47,000 residents. I am a resilient AGE: 46 small town feel and the people; the teachers, and resourceful veteran with the moxie to take Endorsed by: HOMETOWN: East Los Angeles, California coaches, volunteers, PD/FD/City employees on difficult issues and find reasonable solutions. Maricopa Mayor Christian Price YEARS IN MARICOPA: 12 and all the many friends and family we have FAMILY: Married with three children, three in Maricopa. Explain your approach to government & siblings (two of which reside in Maricopa LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: Arizona spending. with their families), in-laws in Minnesota State Route 347; we need a better solution than Is anyone worried about the city’s $15 million Pinal County Deputies Association and parents/extended family in Southern the “one way in and one way out.” (possibly more) contribution to the 347 overpass GOVERNMENT California. DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF that is/will be owned by ADOT? Did you know EDUCATION: BA (California State University), MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: Optimistically that there was a $180K solution to the Amtrak MA (University of Arizona) and applying for a prosperous community passenger loading/unloading obstruction? I Ph.D. program (Arizona State University). FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN want to bring transparency and common sense PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Veterans grade teacher at MUSD. MARICOPA: Spending time with my family to our city’s government spending. Upward Bound Program Coordinator at HOBBIES: Real estate; everything from buying and friends; I especially like the Ak-Chin Arizona State University. Former employee and selling to maintaining and remodeling Circle (movies, dinning, bowling) just down On what issues do you think you can be of the City of Maricopa and a former rental properties. the road from my home. a voice of leadership on the council? councilmember (2010—2014). Licensed AZ SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: Founder/ FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: American Legion All issues. I have been the voice of leadership Realtor since 2005 and currently with The President of VetIT, Inc., a Maricopa Post #133 Baseball team and the Maricopa when many remained silent on issues that Maricopa Real Estate Company. Former sixth based nonprofit veteran 501(c)3High School Baseball teams. mattered to the people.

Y ELEC TI IM N Attorney 2016 CANDIDATES Republican: Kent Volkmer, U.S. Senate AUG 30 Lando Voyles* Democrat: Ann Kirkpatrick Libertarian: Frank Tamburri 2 016 Sheriff Republican: John McCain*, Alex Democrat: Kaye Dickson, Meluskey, Clair Van Steenwyk, Kevin Taylor Kelli Ward Republican: Steve Henry, Mark Lamb U.S. Congress (AZ District 1) Democrat: Tom O’Halleran, Assessor Miguel Olivas Democrat: Jacqueline Minto Republican: Paul Babeu, Republican: Douglas Wolf* Ken Bennett, David Gowan, Gary Kiehne, Treasurer PINAL COUNTY TREASURER Shawn Redd, Wendy Rogers Republican: Ted Gremmel, Michael McCord Anthony Arizona Corporation Commission • U.S. Navy Veteran (3 seats) Superintendent of Schools Democrat: Tom Chabin, Republican: Jill Broussard • 27 Years Government Service Bill Mundell • Retired Offi cer – Pinal County Republican: Bob Burns*, Recorder Boyd Dunn, Rick Gray, Al Melvin, Republican: Virginia Ross Smith Adult Probation Andy Tobin* City of Maricopa (nonpartisan) • Business Owner State Senate (District 11) Mayor: Christian Price Bridger Kimball for County Supervisor Democrat: Ralph Atchue Council (3 seats): Joshua Babb, • Diverse Financial Background Marvin Brown*, Dan Frank, Julia Republican: Steve Smith* AGE: Gusse, Bridger Kimball*, Leon 35 Smaller Government, Lower Taxes, Family Values • Endorsed by Sheriff Paul Babeu HOMETOWN: State Representative (District 11) Potter, Nancy Smith* Arizona native Democrat: Corin Hammond YEARS IN MARICOPA: 13 Ted Gremmel has been serving the citizens of Pinal County for over * Incumbent 21 years and now he wants to serve you in a new capacity — as your Republican: Mark Finchem*, FAMILY: Wife Mary Kimball, stepsons Liam next County Treasurer. Please vote Ted Gremmel for Pinal County Treasurer Vince Leach* Smith4Supervisor.com School board elections are on and Keegan EDUCATION: Pinal County the General Election ballot in Mountain Pointe High School Supervisor (District 1) November. Potential candidates PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Co-owner of Paid for by: Anthony Smith for Supervisor Committee Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ted Gremmel for Pinal County Treasurer Republican: Anthony Smith*, have until Aug. 10 to submit Caswells Shooting Range Rich Vitiello petitions to be on the ballot.

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HOBBIES: Off-roading in my RZR, camping Setting a balanced budget every year for what FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Arena Football and fishing the city needs to provide excellent services Rattlers LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: Community for the citizens. Not spending what we don’t FAVORITE QUOTE: “For God so loved the Elect camaraderie take in and not using tax dollars in excess for world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that DAN LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: That its 40 unnecessary things. whosoever believeth in him should not perish, miles from my store but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (KJV) DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF On what issues do you think you can be MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: Progressing a voice of leadership on the council? Why are you running for city council? along nicely I have proven to have been on the following: For nearly two years, I enjoyed my experience FRANK FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN Firearms Ordnances, Community Events, and I took being an elected representative MARICOPA: Watching movies at UltraStar Economic Development, Public Safety, seriously. I resigned, or quit, in 2014. Although Favorite sports team: AZ Cardinals Budgeting, Veteran Services I stand by my decision, I have learned from the For City Council FAVORITE QUOTE: Too many great ones to experience. I would do things differently and choose just one complete a full term if elected again. FrankForMaricopa.com Facebook.com/FrankForMaricopa Leon Potter Why are you running for city council? Explain your approach to government BUILDING GOVERNMENT I will continue to be a strong voice on council AGE: 45 SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: Past president of spending. EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP THE DREAM in helping to guide our future in a positive HOMETOWN: Ontario, Canada Maricopa Rotary Club Zero-based budget, determine priorities, Making Maricopa direction as I have been for the last four years YEARS IN MARICOPA: 11 LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: Close enough determine cost of priorities, project revenues · Interim City Councilmember 2014 A City To Be — focusing on helping our veteran community, FAMILY: Wife of 25 years Gabriela Potter, three and far enough from Phoenix Metro at the (conservative estimate), shift funding in line · Chairman, City’s 2040 Vision Committee Proud Of enhancing economic development, and children Michelle (20), Alan (19), Leon (11), same time with priorities, have reserve funds in case of providing the highest quality municipal one granddaughter Aileen (almost 3) LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: East side of unforeseen challenges or opportunities. · President, Maricopa Flood Control District services we can to the citizens. EDUCATION: AA Business Administration, town needs more commercial development · Wilderness EMT, Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Assn. Central Arizona College DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF On what issues do you think you can be Explain your approach to government PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: U.S. Navy MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: Strong family a voice of leadership on the council? · Civil Engineer spending. (11 years), tax accountant (17 years) with community As a board member of Maricopa Community · Small Business Owner Endorsed by Fire Fighters Government spending at a municipal level Enrolled Agent designation since 2008 FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN Alliance Against Substance Abuse, I am driven should be looked at just like a business. HOBBIES: Reading, youth sports coach MARICOPA: Movies at UltraStar to be a positive role model. Paid for by Dan Frank for City Council

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Leadership: • Maricopa Economic Development Alliance Board • National League of Cities Financial Development Committee • Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority • Lower Santa Cruz Alliance • Former Pinal County Crime Victims Board • Former Liaison for Ak-Chin & Gila River Indian Communities • Found Copa Center for Seniors use

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VERPAS O S Nancy Smith MARICOPA IN THREE WORDS: GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY City of changes SR 347 FAVORITE LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITY IN Overpass Revised Ak-Chin Indian Community AGE: Would not disclose MARICOPA: Attending community events and The Arizona Department of Transportation presented a revised alignment of the 42507 W. Peters & Nall Road HOMETOWN: Joliet, Illinois just being out in the community upcoming overpass to the public on July 14. Design is expected to be complete 520-568-1000 YEARS IN MARICOPA: 13 FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Chicago Cubs in 2017, with construction to start in late 2017 and end in 2019. FAMILY: Husband, five children FAVORITE QUOTE: “Service to others City of Maricopa EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in Electronic is the rent you pay for your room 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza Technology, bachelor’s degree Business here on earth.” — Muhammad Ali 520-568-9098 Management Maricopa-AZ.gov PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: 30 years Why are you running for city council? Maricopa Unified School District in program management at Motorola and I am running for city council to continue 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy. General Dynamics the mission of bringing a fiscal conservative 520-568-5100 HOBBIES: Crafts, sports, hanging out with approach for our wonderful community with MUSD20.org family services at the lowest cost to residents. I enjoy SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: Six years with meeting with residents over their concerns Pinal County 31 N. Pinal St., Florence

GOVERNMENT American Cancer Society — Relay For Life, regarding issues in our city and helping them Co-founder F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank resolve these issues. 520-866-6000 LIKE MOST ABOUT MARICOPA: Maricopa’s United States Post Office community spirit is the best that I have ever Explain your approach to government G H 44920 W. Hathaway Road seen or experienced in any city that I have ever spending. 520-568-2641 lived. My approach is to provide great services at the LIKE LEAST ABOUT MARICOPA: I travel least cost. Finding ways to lower our property On what issues do you think you can be F SR347 almost every day. I’m so excited that tax rate will help residents and encourage new a voice of leadership on the council? if the voters approve Pinal County’s Regional businesses to move to Maricopa. I was rated I will continue being a leader regarding Global Transportation Authority (RTA) that SR 347 as “Hero of the Taxpayer” by Americans for Water buy-out, Transportation (SR347), C E will go from four lanes to six lanes. Prosperity for voting conservatively on budget Heritage District, Age-Friendly Senior Citizens DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF issues. and fiscal responsibility.

D Vote Michael B McCord for Treasurer INMARICOPA.COM POLL every wed-sat in A Do you support a half- august after 5pm cent sales tax for road improvements in Pinal County, including added lanes to State Route 347?

Early Ballots 72% A. First Baptist Church property (will now be E. Two-way traffic on old MCG Highway (will August 3, 2016 avoided under the new plan) access neighborhoods and Amtrak station)

Election Day B. Alignment for Honeycutt Avenue (will F. Napa Auto Parts (will now be avoided, but August 30, 2016 continue to access the old SR 347 as well as ADOT right of way may limit access) the new overpass) 25% G. Two-way street with access to business C. Amtrak station and historic Zephyr car on west side of SR 347 (will now be avoided) 3% www.ElectMcCord.com H. F.O.R. Maricopa and MFD administration D. Alignment of Maricopa-Casa Grande buildings directly in path of overpass YES NO I DON’T Paid For By e Committee To Elect Michael McCord Pinal County Treasurer Highway (will cut through Rotary Park to link KNOW to Honeycutt Road) Total votes: 462

24 InMaricopa.com | August 2016 August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 25 NEW PROVIDERS

Chinwe Chukwurah, MD

Dr. Chinwe Chukwurah is a Family Practitioner whose true passion in life Benjamin Harding is providing Primary Care to patients. Licensed Clinical She particularly loves working in smaller Social Worker communities where she feels that you truly get to know the patients you work with and become a part of their life.

Dr. Chukwurah has been practicing Medicine since 1989 and recalls as a child going into the doctor’s office and grabbing their Dr. Raposas is Board Certified in pediatrics by the American Board of stethoscope once they left the room. Her Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. initial medical training was at the University of Jos in Nigeria followed by a fellowship training in Family Medicine. She Born in Manila, Philippines, Dr. Raposas moved to Arizona in 2015. Tracey John completed 5 out of the 6 years training leaving to join her then fiancé in the She is married with one child; and enjoys spending time with her Physician Assistant United States. She resumed her Medical career, completing her Residency in family, traveling, swimming and playing the piano. Dr. Joseph Edwards Family Medicine in Chicago, then returning to North Carolina to work in a Medical Doctor Rural clinic doing what she loved best; the full spectrum of Primary Care. In 2012 Dr. Chukwurah joined the VA serving those who borne the battle. She Dana Rodriguez, PhD, APNP-BC quickly rose to the position of Clinic Director within 2 years but Family ties and the fundamental love for the full spectrum of Primary care prompted Ms. Rodriguez earned her Bachelor her move to Sun Life in Maricopa. of Liberal Arts degree in Spanish and Communications from the University Family Health Care & Pediatrics Care Health Family She is married to Edwin, a Tennis Coach who will be running a Tennis of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin. In program in Maricopa. They have 3 children and the whole family is really 2006, she earned her Master of Science excited to be here in Maricopa — in their words — “this finally feels like in Nursing degree from Marquette Janna Roberts home”. Dr Chukwurah looks forward to providing high quality evidence Board Certified Family University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. based Primary care in a family friendly environment. Danielle Jennings Nurse Practitioner Additionally, Ms. Rodriguez completed Board Certified her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Women’s Health Pediatric and Adolescent Health from Nurse Practitioner Stella Raposas, MD, FAAP the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Raposas earned her Bachelor of Science Women for Center Life Sun degree in Biology from the University of Ms. Rodriguez is Board Certified in pediatric nursing practice. the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines. In 1984, she earned her Doctor of Medicine Born in West Bend, Wisconsin, Ms. Rodriguez moved to Arizona in degree from the University of the Philippines, 2016. She is married with two children; and enjoys spending time with Family Health Care & College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines. In her family, traveling, and cooking. Sun Life Center Pediatrics 1997, Dr. Raposas completed her residency for Women 44572 W. Bowlin Road training in Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein 44765 W. Hathaway Ave. (520) 568-2245 College of Medicine — Montefiore Medical (520) 788-6100 SunLifeFamilyHealth.org Center, Bronx, New York. SunLifeFamilyHealth.org Fitness

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Maricopa issues 24 new business licenses Celebrating 10 years. Commercial: Brat Dogs, Dicky’s BBQ, Indigenous Products and Raspado Loco Home-based: Alex & Claudia’s Cleaning Services, Cage Sports, Claudia Thank you Maricopa! Hayden, Delt’s Sweets & Treats, Hawthorne Cleaning Services, K&R Services, Katesware Inc., Konadu Family, Laura Walsh Music, No Weeds Guaranteed, Tutorvercity and Weiss Woodwork HEALTH Small Out of town: Advantage Brands, Apollo Security Group, EZ Tennis, Fierro Contracting, Gerdau Reinforced Steel, The Lemon Hut, Monster Business BUSINESS Signs and Western Utility Contractors Specialist KFC gets lengthy citation from food inspector

In a July 13 visit from the Pinal County Environmental Health Department, Maricopa’s KFC received the second worst rating, with 10 violations cited. Three restaurants received less serious mark-downs during visits the previous month. A dozen eateries were given top marks. KFC was given an N rating for “needs improvement.” Accord- ing the report, the inspector saw no hand soap available in the computer services hand-washing sink, watched an employee touch cooked chicken with a bare hand, saw food debris on the prep line, floor and walls with encrusted food and debris, walk-in refrigerator and “A Better Fix For Your Computer” freezer with trash and food debris on the floors, a mop sink with Since 1988 dirty water unable to drain, no lid on a trash can in the restroom, clutter and unused equipment in outdoor storage facility includ- www.DataDoctors.com ing broken toilet plunger and broom head, no trash can at the drive-in window hand-washing sink, food debris on food racks and pans and an employee wearing an apron covered in food debris with no replacement available. We Do Say Sushi was cited for lack of date marking on food items in refrigerators and received an S for satisfactory. Sunrise Café House was marked down for a refrigerator with a temperature of 52 Submitted degrees, well above the accepted standard of 41 degrees, hav- Calls! Chocolate with high-cocoa content can be ing raw potatoes at 52 degrees (discarded) and for not having turned into mousse for eating or freezing. test strips for sanitizing solutions. In a re-inspection, True Grit Even desserts can be Tavern corrected previous citations but still had a prep table top above 41 degrees and was told to replace it. Sonic was requested to use a thermometer when cooking (a little) healthy hamburger.

EXCELLENT [No violations SATISFACTORY [Violations By Claire Bullivant And what’s more, I like it over and above any It gives a rich molasses flavor to desserts so I found] corrected during inspection] • Circle K (18141 N. John Wayne • Say Sushi commercial ice cream! Will overindulgence in suggest it for caramel or coffee desserts. Parkway) • Sonic Drive-In I ‘m feeling the need to expand my definition it make you fat? Most definitely! But if you’re Time for chocolate! Use high-cocoa • Circle K (21212 N. John • Sunrise Cafe of “healthy.” going to eat ice cream anyway, eat the kind that content chocolate. Mix with organic cream, Wayne Parkway) • True Grit Tavern Until now, I’ve advocated eating healthy fats was alive when it was made. local farm eggs and organic sugar for the • The Duke at Rancho El and natural sugars — I use dates and bananas One hidden gem I intend to carry over the dreamiest velvet chocolate mousse. I found Dorado NEEDS IMPROVEMENT to sweeten smoothies and opt for pond from Britain (to combat the a recipe that you can freeze as gelato and • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & [Critical item noted during almond or coconut milk over dairy. ubiquitous fish and chips reputation) defrost as a mousse. (Freeze it in individual Steakburgers inspection cannot be corrected IIt’s really needed, especially in the is lemon curd. I layered lemon portions and it saves you “having” to eat the • The Green Zone Nutrition immediately, requiring follow-up face of obesity, diabetes and food curd, meringue and home made lot in one go.) • Jack in the Box inspection] allergies. I’m still a believer. BUT…. custard recipes. Imagine the sublime Hopefully, no one has been led astray. I’m • Little Caesar’s Pizza • KFC I’ve started creating these desserts, combination of tart lemon meeting not advocating excessing on high-calorie foods, • McDonald’s (41710 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande UNACCEPTABLE [Gross, (520) 868-6161 which just have my jaw dropping chewy sweet meringue, soothed by but if you do occasionally indulge, I recommend Highway) unsanitary conditions — all organic strawberry ice cream the smooth coolness of the custard! the guilt-reduced, real food option. 21116 N. John Wayne Pkwy., #B-1 Claire Bullivant • Papa John’s Pizza necessitating the made with nothing other than fresh My tip: try making desserts with • Raceway Bar & Grill discontinuation of operations] Maricopa strawberries, fresh cream, milk and sugar — no coconut palm sugar, which supposedly has Claire Bullivant is the owner of Bead & Berry • Subway • None (Next to Bashas’) powder bases, preservatives or artificial colors. a lower glycemic index than regular sugar. Coffee Shop, which is on summer hiatus. • Water & Ice

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A new ballroom is part of Phase 1 away.” It will stay in the same location, but the Photographers seeking great Email cover letter and resume [email protected] “We may or may not do a makeover of that of the expansion. It is planned as an expanded footprint of the property will make it experience in the field, send to nicole@caminomontessori. or fax 520-868-6149 6 resume and samples to org or fax 520-868-6149 restaurant,” Livingston said. “We’re still trying 18,000-square-foot multi-use space. much more visible. [email protected] xpansion at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino to work through the budget of our expansion. A brand new restaurant will have a wine The pool is getting a total makeover Substitute Custodian means more than just 230 added That restaurant may stay the same and add the 7bar with small-plate offerings. 11resulting in a “bigger pool and much Freelance Reporter Substitute Food Service hotel rooms. All of the venue’s dining third meal or it may get a complete makeover.” A parking garage is also an early part of nicer pool area,” Livingston said. Hotel rooms Job description and instructions Substitute Paraprofessionals establishments will have changes, and a The Diamond Lounge, which occupies 8the expansion for guests who do not want next to the pool will have private patios. at InMaricopa.com Substitute Teacher E new restaurant will be in the mix. The pool will Agave in the afternoons, may instead move to park under Maricopa’s summer sun. “We’re going to take the pool experience Substitute Transportation 5 Hair Stylist - Cosmetologist also be replaced. into the current 5,000-square-foot ballroom Copper Cactus, the 24-hour quick-serve and move it closer to the rooms,” Livingston Call 520-568-9980 or email Apply at MaricopaUSD.org or A ceremonial ground-breaking was June space. Already serving appetizers and drinks, 9restaurant, will get added seating. said. 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Existing PCFCU In accordance with Federal law, Leading Edge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability. access to the bar.” Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit may be eligible for refinance. 34 InMaricopa.com | August 2016 August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 35 Building LGI Homes has steadily built homes in Maricopa since Huston said customers’ desire for more 2012, currently affordable housing is largely driving the growth building out on the peripheries of the Phoenix metro area. Homestead. HOME Cities like Buckeye, Peoria, Goodyear and Maricopa are places homebuilders are looking. KB Home surveys housing purchases to gauge what customers are looking for in a home, Huston said. Glynn Thrower KB Home has acquired permits to build Many jobs still remain concentrated in the more than 20 homes in Homestead since center of the Phoenix area, but consumers are Submitted May 1. willing to foot the extra gas it costs to commute Sales are moving so fast some builders are for a more affordable home, he said. experiencing a shortage of labor available for Home building permits in Maricopa the city of Maricopa. Kelly credits more governance of home construction. Hermann said the time it takes to May 1-July 15 Some of the new growth in homes is already loans for the more controlled way homebuyers build his homes in Maricopa is increasing, but A & J Companies being felt in other parts of the community. calculate their income to buy a house. they’re still being delivered on time. Glynn Thrower Loraine Conley, principal at Santa Cruz “People are going for smaller homes Meritage is building homes in the Lakes Meritage 11 Elementary School in Tortosa, said she tries even if they can afford bigger,” Kelly said. at Rancho El Dorado and Province. Hermann 33 to meet with new families when they enroll. “Three bedrooms, two baths is right in our said the company is also looking to acquire new Maricopa home This year, she’s seen a notable increase in wheelhouse.” land to build new communities, including one students enrolling at Santa Cruz, relocating Fred Hermann, Phoenix division president in Homestead. LGI 9 building takes from Scottsdale and as far away as Omaha, for Meritage Homes, said builders are The sharp increases in housing permits 74 Nebraska. responding to the desires they’re seeing from issued to homebuilders this summer are likely 21 “They like the hometown feel Maricopa customers. “For us, we’re seeing more and more the beginning of a trend toward even more KB Home dramatic upswing has,” Conley said. of the market move to affordability,” he said. building, Hermann said. DR Horton Kelly said that is the positive feedback LGI As a result, the city of Maricopa’s Planning “We’ve got extreme confidence that the Smaller, more affordable homes the new trend has received about Maricopa, as well. He said and Zoning Commission is considering a increase is going to get even higher,” he said. unlike other growing areas of the Valley, many request to expand the number of lots in a Maricopa communities are very well laid out Homestead North development from 290 to By Ethan McSweeney and family oriented. 400. That will allow smaller, more affordable Local leaders following through on past homes to be built on the land to be sold quicker, Jordan Law, L.L.P. Home-building is booming yet again to what we had before [with the housing promises is one of Maricopa’s “best-kept according to Scribner. in Maricopa as companies build out market],” said Joel Huston, vice president of secrets,” Kelly said. Years ago, the council and When it comes to buying land, Hermann neighborhoods and look to buy land for new sales and marketing for the Phoenix division business leaders had hyped a new city hall said Maricopa still has much of it available for a Estate Planning Family Law communities elsewhere in the city. of KB Home. complex, an entertainment complex planned relatively low cost. • Wills • Step-Parent Adoption From May 1 through July 15, the city of Improvements in the housing market by the Ak-Chin and a regional park south of “In Maricopa, you get more home for the • Trusts • Severance of Parental Rights Maricopa issued 155 housing permits, with mean homebuilders are looking for places the railroad tracks. dollars per square foot than you can in most • Durable Power of Attorney • Divorce Hthe total value for those homes around $37 to expand, and Maricopa is a desirable place “All of those things happened,” Kelly said. other parts of the Valley,” Hermann said. • Medical Power of Attorney • Paternity million. Fifty-seven of those permits were to do so with affordable land and growing “They showed they weren’t just a bunch of Other suburbs that also saw explosive • Parental Power of Attorney • Child Custody issued in May, and the city issued another 84 customer demand. dreamers.” growth during the housing boom of the last • Guardianship of Adults • Child Support in June. See graph on Page 42. “The things that made Maricopa attractive That got developers and people to come decade, such as Chandler, don’t have the space • Conservatorships of Adults • Spousal Support For comparison, during 2015, 34 permits in the first place are still here,” said Martin down and look and become aware of what Maricopa has, Scribner said. were in issued in May and 27 were issued in Scribner, director of development services for Maricopa had to offer, Kelly said. “It’s quite possible that the communities June, marking increases of 68 percent and 211 that were attractive to developers are running Meritage is (480) 652-1099 percent this year, respectively. out of space,” Scribner said. “We still have that building quickly www.JordanLawLLP.com “I guess the secret’s out,” said Chris Kelly, again in the room for growth.” division president for LGI Homes, which adults-only gated Kelly agreed. He said LGI has found a started building in Maricopa in 2012. community of good supply of lots in Maricopa. Even as the Now in Maricopa! LGI made a 10-year commitment to Province while company closes out its phase of Homestead it The Suites at Maricopa Business Center building in Maricopa. The community has also putting in is, he said another Maricopa community is in 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 102 been such a “runway of opportunity,” he said, new homes in the its sights. the company could restart the clock and have Lakes at Rancho In addition to the availability of affordable no problem building in Maricopa into 2026. El Dorado. land, Maricopa is also seen as an attractive city The recent mini-boom came as builders for the amenities it offers, Huston said. The goal of Jordan Law, L.L.P. simultaneously returned this year to build “Maricopa has been real bright point for is to ensure clients receive quality out neighborhoods where construction had builders in general,” he said. “There’s a quality Mariam Jordan legal help while providing an Attorney and stopped since the recession. of life in Maricopa that’s greater than it is in Counselor at Law exceptional personal experience. “We’re getting back to a sense of normalcy most other areas.” Raquel Hendrickson

36 InMaricopa.com | August 2016 August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 37 Gardening Real estate MOST EXPENSIVE Choose the right tree HOME SOLD No thorns. HOME As an added benefit, trees can help HOME for yard shade decrease heating and cooling costs for your home. Locate deciduous trees to shade the By Betty Beeman • Are you willing to put up with thorns? east- and west-facing exposures of your home • Do you need something around your during the summer. This will allow sunlight This is the time of year we would be grateful pool? into the home during the winter when for some shade in our yards. Consider planting • Does your homeowners association have branches are bare of leaves. one or two hardy desert trees that will give restrictions of certain trees? Shade trees require occasional feeding and you pleasant results next year. Answers to these questions will pruning as part of maintenance. Raking can be There is more to picking the help you make the right choices. I labor-intensive because shade trees produce a right tree than low-water consump- have been told by a Realtor that a lot of leaves. Some have thorns that can be up Ttion, rapid growth or frost tolerance. mature desert tree will increase your to an inch long. Native trees also provide food, Other important considerations are property value by $500 to $1,000. cover and nesting material for wildlife. the ultimate size, shape, leaf style Popular varieties of palo verde, The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix 22026 N. Cline Court and color. It’s hard to visualize what acacias and mesquite are obtainable and in Tucson are living museums for desert Raquel Hendrickson a five-gallon or a 15-gallon plant will at nurseries or plant sales. Other plants. There, you can visit and see how the look like when it reaches maturity. Betty Beeman choices are also available, such trees you are considering planting will look at A patient seller waited nearly nine months before Date sold: July 15 Community: Rancho El Dorado • Some other questions you need as fruitless olive, ironwood, maturity. Careful selection can ensure that the finding the right buyer for this 12-year-old, two-story Purchase price: $360,000 Features: Large lot, great views, recently to ask yourself are: Texas ebony, anacacho orchid tree or the trees blend well with the overall design of the home in Rancho El Dorado. Though it was nearly Square feet: 3,887 repainted, new water softener, heated pool, $10,000 below the asking price, the $360,000 Price per square foot: $92.61 RV gate, three-car garage, fire pit, covered • What will be under it, over it and around Mediterranean fan palm. surrounding landscape. Days on market: 255 patio. it? My personal favorite is the desert willow. You can also drive around your neighbor- transaction was a 24-percent gain on its selling price Builder: Hacienda Seller’s agent: Nicholas Klintberg, West • Do you want multiple branches and low It has beautiful light or dark purple flowers, hood, look at various nurseries or research five years ago. The home is on a premium lot on The Year built: 2004 USA Realty Duke golf course, overlooking the second tee, and limbs? provides filtered shade and can be grown as a on the Internet. A little preplanning can be of Bedrooms: 6 Buyer’s agent: Douglas Brown, HomeSmart has its own diving pool. Bathrooms: 3 Success • Do you want to screen out ugly views? bush or a tree that can reach 20 feet in height. great benefit.

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MARICOPA GARDENING TIPS LEAST 1. Fertilize Bermuda grass lawns with EXPENSIVE nitrogen according to directions on HOME SOLD the package. Maricopa’s 2. Apply one inch of water per week to #1 Realtor Bermuda lawns. 3. Raise the mowing height to 2.5 to Over 500 Homes FREE 3 inches. Sold in 5 years CAR CHARGER 4. Good time to plant bougainvillea, yellow bells, oleanders, acacias, Dayv Morgan with any New activation ABR, CDPE, CSSPE and upgrade. Only at mesquites and palo verdes. During OWNER, REALTOR£ this location their first few weeks they will need 19428 N. Taft Ave. daily watering. 5. End of August, plant seed for fall Ethan McSweeney $ vegetables: Snap beans, bok choy, UNLIMITED broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, On the market for more than two years, this 72-year-old home in Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, the Heritage District sold for just $60,000, nearly $40,000 under DATA, TALK & TEXT its asking price. Sitting next to Maricopa High School, the property collard greens, corn, leeks and kale. includes a mobile home, which has been used as a rental. 30PERIOD On the 4G LTE T-Mobile Network QUESTIONS? Date sold: July 6 Features: Steel construction, Contact a Master Gardener volunteer Purchase price: $60,000 central heating and cooling, 520-374-6263 Square feet: 1,046 0.7-acre lot, close to school (520) 866-0864 [email protected] Price per square foot: $57.36 Seller’s agent: Chad Chadderton, Maricopa Business Center Days on market: 1,044 Ahwatukee Realty & Property MAC-Pinal-MasterGardener.org 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 108 metroPCS. Builder: Unknown Management 19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Suite 100, Maricopa, AZ 85139 Next to Honeycutt Coffee WIRELESS FIGURED OUT. Year built: 1944 Buyer’s agent: Chad Chadderton, Betty Beeman is a Maricopa resident and Pinal Bedrooms: 2 Ahwatukee Realty & Property C: 480.251.4231• [email protected] Up to 1GB 4G LTE data Authorized Dealer County Master Gardener. Bathrooms: 1 Management www.MaricopaHomeSmart.com Community: Heritage District

38 InMaricopa.com | August 2016 August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 39 Homes sales Subdivision COE* List Price Sold Price Price/Sqft Address Approx Sqft Year Built Beds Baths Pool DOM*

Maricopa Meadows 7/13/16 127,900 125,000 83.16 46030 W Holly Dr 1,503 2006 3 2 None 54 Median sales price: $170,000 Median price per square foot: $87.22 Median square feet: 1,929 Median days on market: 55 Maricopa Meadows 6/17/16 139,900 137,000 70.94 45756 W Tulip Ln 1,931 2005 4 2 None 171 Maricopa home sales June 16- July 15, 2016. Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Maricopa Meadows 6/24/16 159,900 163,000 50.06 45512 W Guilder Ave 3,256 2005 5 2.5 None 214 Maricopa Meadows 6/21/16 150,000 150,000 68.46 45821 W Sheridan Rd 2,191 2006 3 3 None 252 Subdivision COE* List Price Sold Price Price/Sqft Address Approx Sqft Year Built Beds Baths Pool DOM* Palo Brea 7/11/16 129,900 129,900 91.73 43967 W Palo Cedro Rd 1,416 2007 3 2 None 5 Acacia Crossings 6/24/16 169,950 163,000 96.39 45337 W Balboa Dr 1,691 2004 3 2 Private 19 Palo Brea 7/15/16 259,900 260,000 57.61 44134 W Palo Abeto Dr 4,513 2006 4 3.5 None 9 Acacia Crossings 6/30/16 175,000 190,000 74.13 45025 W Portabello Rd 2,563 2004 3 2.5 Private 43 Palo Brea 6/29/16 120,000 133,000 84.93 43954 W Palo Cedro Rd 1,566 2006 4 2 None 14

HOME Acacia Crossings 7/8/16 147,000 147,000 86.93 45388 W Alamendras St 1,691 2003 3 2 None 46 Province 6/20/16 237,500 233,000 131.63 41679 W Summer Wind Way 1,770 2014 3 2.5 Community 45 Acacia Crossings 7/15/16 152,900 152,900 87.22 44771 W Alamendras St 1,753 2003 4 2 None 72 Province 7/14/16 234,500 230,000 141.19 42824 W Whispering Wind Ln 1,629 2009 2 2 Community 46 Acacia Crossings 6/27/16 152,500 150,000 77.20 44880 W Miramar Rd 1,943 2005 3 2.5 None 81 Province 7/1/16 165,000 165,000 131.37 41644 W Summer Wind Way 1,256 2015 1 2 Community 53 Acacia Crossings 6/24/16 136,900 132,000 87.13 44896 W Alamendras St 1,515 2004 3 2 None 83 Province 6/30/16 339,900 320,000 142.66 20821 N Enchantment Pass 2,243 2003 3 2 Community 70 Acacia Crossings 7/16/16 179,900 180,000 81.22 45000 W Paraiso Ln 2,216 2004 3 2.5 Private 98 Province 7/11/16 216,720 216,720 133.04 41996 W Solitare Dr 1,629 2016 2 2 Community 91 Acacia Crossings 7/18/16 150,900 151,000 60.86 45181 W Alamendras St 2,481 2003 3 2.5 None 118 Province 7/14/16 174,900 175,000 101.62 42069 W Miller Ln 1,722 2006 2 2 Community 96 Acacia Crossings 6/17/16 145,000 145,000 82.66 44880 W Portabello Rd 1,754 2004 4 2 None 130 Province 7/15/16 199,900 196,000 112.32 42677 W Kingfisher Dr 1,745 2012 3 2 Community 99 Acacia Crossings 7/8/16 169,000 160,000 77.07 45386 W Miraflores St 2,076 2004 3 2 None 132 Province 6/22/16 350,000 348,000 153.37 20645 N Enchantment Pass 2,269 2013 3 2 Community 112 Acacia Crossings 7/15/16 147,900 143,500 94.71 44825 W Alamendras St 1,515 2003 3 2 None 152 Province 7/8/16 239,900 224,500 141.91 20105 N Laguna Way 1,582 2011 2 2 Community 126 Acacia Crossings 6/24/16 148,900 147,000 83.80 44701 W Paraiso Ln 1,754 2004 4 2 None 215 Province 7/15/16 205,000 205,000 118.84 42055 W Solitaire Dr 1,725 2012 2 2 Community 127 Alterra 6/22/16 129,000 129,000 100.00 44852 W Applegate Rd 1,290 2005 3 2 None 4 Province 7/11/16 223,341 216,630 125.58 41700 W Caliente Dr 1,725 2016 2 2 Community 139 Alterra 6/17/16 205,000 200,000 69.68 45232 W Buckhorn Trl 2,870 2006 4 3 None 4 Province 6/22/16 199,900 197,000 111.29 42555 W Milky Way 1,770 2006 2 2 Both 147 Alterra 6/27/16 138,500 135,000 101.88 45182 W Mescal St 1,325 2005 3 2 None 6 Province 6/17/16 248,789 237,500 118.04 20376 N Peppermint Dr 2,012 2015 3 2 Community 147 Alterra 6/27/16 129,900 133,400 96.45 45242 W Sage Brush Dr 1,383 2006 3 2 None 33 Province 6/28/16 227,400 227,400 123.92 41764 W Harvest Moon Dr 1,835 2016 2 2 Community 163 Alterra 7/12/16 179,900 172,000 89.30 17583 N Vera Cruz Ave 1,926 2006 4 2 Private 61 Province 6/30/16 239,900 222,000 120.98 41981 W Solitaire Dr 1,835 2015 2 2 Community 171 Alterra 7/1/16 194,900 194,000 85.34 45330 W Desert Cedars Ln 2,273 2005 3 2 None 66 Province 6/27/16 209,900 211,000 129.53 41963 W Solitaire Dr 1,629 2015 2 2 Community 214 Alterra 6/30/16 135,000 135,000 82.77 45116 W Sage Brush Dr 1,631 2006 3 2.5 None 98 Province 6/16/16 187,247 180,000 104.35 41658 W Summer Wind Way 1,725 2014 2 2 Community 485 Cobblestone Farms 6/22/16 229,900 229,900 76.84 44518 W Redrock Rd 2,992 2006 4 2.5 Community 4 Province 6/24/16 179,900 173,000 130.96 41671 W Caliente Dr 1,321 2014 2 2 Community 560 Cobblestone Farms 6/30/16 162,900 160,000 93.02 44236 W Vineyard St 1,720 2007 3 2 Community 13 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 156,000 152,000 84.07 43678 W Cale Dr 1,808 2002 4 2 None - Cobblestone Farms 7/13/16 230,000 225,000 101.94 44469 W Canyon Creek Dr 2,207 2005 3 2 Both 16 Rancho El Dorado 6/16/16 209,900 200,000 70.20 41377 W Anne Ln 2,849 2012 4 2.5 None 5 Cobblestone Farms 7/7/16 259,900 259,000 65.90 43915 W Adobe Cir 3,930 2005 5 3 Community 43 Rancho El Dorado 6/27/16 151,000 151,000 89.61 43994 W Wade Dr 1,685 2002 3 2 None 7 Cobblestone Farms 6/27/16 159,900 165,000 97.57 44629 W Santa Fe Ave 1,691 2006 3 2 Community 77 Rancho El Dorado 7/7/16 169,500 177,000 110.34 22338 N Van Loo Dr 1,604 2003 3 2 Private 12 Cobblestone Farms 6/27/16 210,000 210,000 94.81 43931 W Stonecreek Rd 2,215 2004 3 2 None 77 Rancho El Dorado 6/22/16 193,000 188,000 103.23 21468 N Liles Ln 1,821 2013 3 2 None 12 Cobblestone Farms 7/15/16 167,000 163,000 96.51 44224 W Garden Ln 1,689 2005 3 2 Community 86 Rancho El Dorado 7/1/16 134,900 134,900 91.09 22730 N Davis Way 1,481 2003 3 2 None 14 Cobblestone Farms 6/20/16 149,685 147,000 80.41 22333 N Gibson Dr 1,828 2005 4 2 Community 94 Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 169,900 168,000 99.88 42196 W Oakland Dr 1,682 2003 3 2 Private 17 Cobblestone Farms 7/7/16 224,900 220,000 68.56 44517 W Copper Trl 3,209 2006 4 2.5 Community 198 Rancho El Dorado 7/12/16 139,000 135,000 91.21 41574 W Warren Ln 1,480 2004 3 2 None 21 Desert Cedars 7/11/16 139,000 139,000 95.46 44555 W Windrose Dr 1,456 2005 3 2 None 31 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 134,900 135,000 95.40 42455 W Bunker Dr 1,415 2003 3 2 None 22 Desert Cedars 7/6/16 157,900 157,900 71.74 44499 W Windrose Dr 2,201 2005 3 2.5 None 233 Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 154,900 149,500 88.88 42445 W Venture Rd 1,682 2003 3 2 None 23 Desert Passage 7/7/16 139,900 137,500 56.79 18300 N Betty Ct 2,421 2007 4 2.5 Community 13 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 210,000 205,000 103.74 21347 N Klock Ct 1,976 2008 3 2 Private 24 Desert Passage 6/17/16 134,900 131,000 99.16 39987 W Tamara Ln 1,321 2006 2 2 Community 82 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 172,900 170,000 93.20 42533 W Venture Rd 1,824 2004 3 2 None 29 Glennwilde 6/17/16 144,900 144,900 92.59 41853 W Avella Dr 1,565 2006 4 2 Community 5 Rancho El Dorado 7/14/16 150,000 150,000 80.38 42706 W Sunland Dr 1,866 2003 3 2.5 None 33 Glennwilde 7/15/16 175,000 170,000 72.06 18147 N Crestview Ln 2,359 2007 4 2.5 Community 12 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 139,900 138,900 95.86 43837 W Elm Dr 1,449 2002 3 2 None 34 Glennwilde 7/13/16 152,500 150,000 65.19 41293 W Cielo Ln 2,301 2006 3 3 Community 22 Rancho El Dorado 6/21/16 160,000 163,000 74.29 41167 W Cahill Dr 2,194 2007 4 2.5 None 35 Glennwilde 6/30/16 169,890 167,500 70.76 41300 W Laramie Rd 2,367 2006 4 3 Community 43 Rancho El Dorado 6/17/16 140,000 132,000 89.12 41969 W Sunland Dr 1,481 2005 3 2 None 36 Glennwilde 6/17/16 185,000 185,000 101.92 19565 N Krupps Ct 1,815 2007 4 3 Both 44 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 229,900 229,000 119.33 41958 W Sparks Ct 1,919 2005 3 2 Private 36 Glennwilde 7/15/16 199,995 198,388 100.90 42079 W Somerset St 1,966 2015 3 2.5 Community 48 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 225,000 213,500 109.09 42547 W Desert Fairways Dr 1,957 2003 3 2 Private 39 Glennwilde 6/17/16 175,000 170,000 93.30 42060 W Corvalis Ln 1,822 2008 4 3 Community 64 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 179,500 179,500 94.12 43282 W Delia Blvd 1,907 2004 3 2 Community 42 Glennwilde 6/24/16 146,900 146,900 101.94 18395 N Cook Dr 1,441 2006 3 2 Community 67 Rancho El Dorado 6/28/16 165,000 170,000 86.91 41836 W Colby Dr 1,956 2005 4 2 None 45 Glennwilde 7/7/16 164,999 165,000 86.79 41421 W Cielo Ln 1,901 2006 3 2 Community 70 Rancho El Dorado 7/1/16 134,000 130,000 87.77 22655 N Davis Way 1,481 2003 3 2 None 46 Glennwilde 6/20/16 159,000 155,000 89.34 19379 N Sandalwood Dr 1,735 2007 4 2 Community 86 Rancho El Dorado 7/8/16 264,900 263,000 107.35 41836 W Bravo Ct 2,450 2004 4 2 Private 49 Glennwilde 7/15/16 272,900 267,000 62.33 41948 W Capistrano Dr 4,283 2006 5 3.5 Community 87 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 224,900 223,000 120.93 22228 N Vanderveen Way 1,844 2004 3 2 Private 52 Glennwilde 6/27/16 288,000 282,000 76.98 42564 W Corvalis Ln 3,663 2006 5 3 Both 88 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 189,900 189,900 117.51 43402 W Rio Bravo Dr 1,616 2003 2 2 Private 56 Glennwilde 6/30/16 224,700 220,000 97.69 42517 W Chimayo Dr 2,252 2007 4 2 Both 91 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 259,900 254,900 84.45 22463 N Van Loo Dr 3,018 2004 4 2.5 Private 57 Glennwilde 7/7/16 171,000 176,000 58.80 19164 N Ventana Ln 2,993 2006 5 3.5 Community 96 Rancho El Dorado 7/13/16 137,000 135,000 107.14 43655 W Bedford Dr 1,260 2002 3 2 Community 67 Glennwilde 6/27/16 194,900 190,000 92.55 41261 W Lucera Ln 2,053 2014 4 2.5 Community 274 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 198,000 190,000 81.51 43391 W Sunland Dr 2,331 2002 4 2 None 82 Heritage District 7/6/16 99,900 60,000 57.36 19428 N Taft Ave 1,046 1944 2 1 None 1,044 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 183,900 170,000 77.41 22228 N Caven Dr 2,196 2002 3 2.5 None 93 Homestead 7/14/16 172,000 167,000 82.39 40812 W Thornberry Ln 2,027 2007 3 2.5 None 19 Rancho El Dorado 7/19/16 184,900 175,000 82.01 21737 N Kirkland Dr 2,134 2002 4 2.5 None 94 Homestead 6/23/16 150,000 150,000 89.45 40454 W Robbins Dr 1,677 2007 3 2 None 20 Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 165,000 164,000 95.85 22447 N Bishop Dr 1,711 2003 3 2 None 101 Homestead 6/16/16 135,000 135,000 92.85 40496 W Sanders Way 1,454 2009 3 2 None 28 Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 139,900 139,000 91.03 21411 N Goles Dr 1,527 2003 3 2 None 106 Homestead 6/30/16 211,900 211,900 84.29 39972 W Pryor Ln 2,514 2016 5 3 None 34 Rancho El Dorado 6/28/16 295,000 295,000 127.65 42474 W Little Dr 2,311 2003 3 2 Private 109 Homestead 6/28/16 179,900 179,900 72.48 40533 W Sanders Way 2,482 2009 4 3 None 38 Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 184,900 179,000 82.60 22262 N Caven Dr 2,167 2002 3 2.5 None 114 Homestead 7/15/16 234,900 234,900 77.09 40796 W Novak Ln 3,047 2007 4 2.5 Private 38 Rancho El Dorado 6/17/16 225,000 223,000 108.56 21837 N Bradford Dr 2,054 2007 4 2 None 120 Homestead 7/8/16 124,900 124,900 99.05 20775 N Herbert Ave 1,261 2007 3 2 None 49 Rancho El Dorado 7/12/16 318,900 306,000 78.00 42491 W Bravo Dr 3,923 2004 5 3 None 156 Homestead 6/30/16 180,900 180,900 116.56 39918 W Pryor Ln 1,552 2016 3 2 None 53 Rancho El Dorado 7/8/16 165,000 150,000 70.39 21838 N Dietz Dr 2,131 2005 3 2 None 241 Homestead 6/30/16 219,900 219,900 63.13 40781 W Robbins Dr 3,483 2007 4 2.5 None 69 Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 369,900 360,000 92.61 22026 N Cline Ct 3,887 2004 6 3 Private 255 Homestead 6/28/16 132,900 125,000 85.32 21063 N Grantham Rd 1,465 2007 3 2 None 83 Rancho El Dorado 7/1/16 229,997 227,000 75.69 43175 W Sunland Dr 2,999 2002 4 2.5 Private 281 Homestead 6/30/16 185,900 185,900 101.14 20521 N Grantham Rd 1,838 2016 3 2 None 100 Rancho Mirage 7/14/16 199,900 200,000 101.01 19455 N Pratt Rd 1,980 2007 3 2 Private - Homestead 6/22/16 145,000 145,000 95.02 40415 W Coltin Way 1,526 2012 3 2 None 131 Rancho Mirage 6/27/16 155,000 155,000 84.65 38017 W Merced St 1,831 2009 3 2 None 151 Homestead 7/12/16 279,900 273,000 64.23 41122 W Hopper Dr 4,250 2007 4 3 None 242 Rancho Mirage 7/1/16 226,000 226,000 84.20 38116 W Santa Clara Ave 2,684 2015 4 3 None 239 The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado 6/29/16 227,500 225,000 68.06 40643 W Park Hill Dr 3,306 2012 5 3 None 29 Senita 6/30/16 174,950 170,000 93.61 43253 W Blazen Trl 1,816 2006 3 2 Private 10 The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 184,995 169,532 111.02 41326 W Anne Ln 1,527 2016 3 2 None 33 Senita 6/16/16 239,900 239,900 61.51 43257 W Estrada St 3,900 2006 5 4 Private 19 Maricopa Meadows 6/30/16 129,000 135,000 74.50 18783 N Madison Rd 1,812 2005 3 2.5 None 3 Senita 6/24/16 150,000 148,000 66.60 43374 W Cowpath Rd 2,222 2006 4 3 None 28 Maricopa Meadows 6/22/16 119,900 119,900 115.17 46150 W Long Way 1,041 2004 3 2 None 8 Senita 6/29/16 142,500 142,500 64.16 19420 N Braden Rd 2,221 2005 5 2.5 None 34 Maricopa Meadows 6/30/16 145,000 146,000 76.39 45989 W Holly Dr 1,911 2006 3 2 None 8 Senita 6/30/16 159,900 157,750 69.34 43390 W Elizabeth Ave 2,275 2006 4 2.5 None 34 Maricopa Meadows 7/1/16 129,900 132,000 97.70 46185 W Long Way 1,351 2005 3 2 None 16 Senita 6/29/16 140,000 140,000 91.56 43658 W Arizona Ave 1,529 2005 4 2 None 35 Maricopa Meadows 7/6/16 149,900 149,900 68.42 45719 W Windmill Dr 2,191 2006 4 3 None 18 Senita 6/16/16 169,500 169,500 69.92 43217 W Jeremy St 2,424 2006 4 2.5 None 43 Maricopa Meadows 6/30/16 154,500 145,000 66.14 45522 W Sheridan Rd 2,192 2005 4 3 None 35 Senita 6/22/16 154,900 149,000 67.08 43434 W Cowpath Rd 2,221 2006 4 3 None 59 Maricopa Meadows 7/6/16 185,000 180,000 84.07 45993 W Keller Dr 2,141 2007 4 2 Private 40 Senita 7/12/16 164,900 164,900 97.00 43923 W Arizona Ave 1,700 2005 3 2 Private 74

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Subdivision COE* List Price Sold Price Price/Sqft Address Approx Sqft Year Built Beds Baths Pool DOM* Year Built CHARTER SCHOOLS Senita 7/14/16 209,499 205,000 52.55 19459 N Toya St 3,901 2007 6 4 None 108 New school year brings new Camino Montessori Senita 6/30/16 135,000 133,000 88.13 18346 N Ibis Way 1,509 2008 3 2 None 112 Smith Farms 7/15/16 134,900 131,500 99.62 40098 W Catherine Dr 1,320 2007 2 2 Community 19 Camino Montessori adds Smith Farms 7/13/16 155,000 155,000 82.53 40115 W Bonneau St 1,878 2007 3 2 Community 71 faces, new classes fifth and sixth grades this Sorrento 6/22/16 159,900 159,900 113.56 37160 W Mondragone Ln 1,408 2007 3 2 Private 4 year following approval from the Arizona State HOME Sorrento 6/16/16 185,900 185,000 63.61 37332 W Oliveto Ave 2,908 2007 4 3 None 107 By Ethan McSweeney Tortosa 7/14/16 149,900 147,900 86.14 36137 W Olivo St 1,717 2007 3 2 None 12 Board for Charter Schools, said Judy Webster, Tortosa 6/29/16 164,900 165,000 60.13 36509 W El Greco St 2,744 2006 5 2.5 None 34 founder and director. With the increase in YOUTH Tortosa 6/30/16 179,000 172,000 82.89 35903 W Velazquez Dr 2,075 2006 4 2.5 Private 39 oon, buses will be rumbling down popular book “7 Habits of Highly Effective enrollment, the school is also actively searching Tortosa 6/22/16 245,000 240,000 61.33 35846 W Marin Ave 3,913 2006 6 4 None 51 Maricopa streets and students will People” each morning beginning with a daily for land and financing for a new campus, Tortosa 7/15/16 129,900 128,000 88.46 36552 W La Paz St 1,447 2006 3 2 None 59 Tortosa 7/15/16 145,000 145,000 86.61 36540 W Picasso St 1,674 2006 4 2 None 67 crowd sidewalks on their way to the reflection question, she said. Webster said. School starts Aug. 10. Tortosa 7/8/16 169,800 150,000 54.74 20026 N Flamenco St 2,740 2006 4 2.5 Private 106 Sfirst day of classes for the 2016-17 Maricopa Elementary will also be a national Tortosa 6/29/16 174,900 176,000 82.86 36137 W Catalan St 2,124 2008 3 2 None 117 school year at district and charter schools. board development site for teachers to obtain Leading Edge Academy The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/15/16 212,000 212,000 113.79 44051 W Palmen Dr 1,863 2005 3 2 Both 8 Here’s what to expect: certification and reflect on their teaching. Leading Edge is finishing The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/1/16 187,500 190,000 82.00 44186 W Mcintosh Cir 2,317 2005 4 3 Both 8 The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 299,900 299,900 75.89 43222 W Bailey Dr 3,952 2006 5 3 Both 8 The certification, Robinson said, is one of the construction on a two- The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/18/16 264,900 264,900 83.24 43567 W Kramer Ln 3,182 2005 5 3 Both 16 MARICOPA UNIFIED highest a teacher can obtain. story, 18-classroom build- The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 229,900 229,900 67.94 43602 W Sansom Dr 3,384 2005 5 3 Both 20 SCHOOL DISTRICT ing, including a gymnasium, on its campus to The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 225,000 209,000 91.18 20364 N Pepka Dr 2,292 2006 3 2 Both 24 With school starting Aug. 8 for MUSD Pima Butte Elementary School accommodate its growing enrollment. Principal The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/18/16 169,900 168,000 73.01 20577 N Marquez Dr 2,301 2005 4 2.5 Community 42 The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/23/16 179,900 175,000 92.88 43829 W Snow Dr 1,884 2005 4 2 Community 44 schools, some district-wide changes affecting At Pima Butte, Principal Randy Lazar said Mat Reese expects 700 to 725 students this year, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/28/16 189,900 185,000 80.68 44434 W Bailey Dr 2,293 2006 3 2 Community 50 students include an expansion of before and he’s looking forward to another year with a up from 430 last year. The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/7/16 255,000 255,000 80.13 43940 W Mcclelland Dr 3,182 2006 4 3 Both 55 after-school programs at elementary schools continued focus on science, technology and the The growth at the K-12 charter means the The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/24/16 219,500 215,000 90.83 20768 N Donithan Way 2,367 2005 3 2 Community 63 and the district’s blended-learning program, arts. He added they are looking for volunteers school will be nearly doubling its staff. Leading The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/6/16 186,900 185,000 87.47 43482 W Oster Dr 2,115 2004 4 2 Community 68 The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/20/16 169,600 163,000 75.99 43582 W Eddie Way 2,145 2006 4 2 Community 74 Superintendent Steve Chestnut said. to help around the school and at school events. Edge is also be adopting a new curriculum, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/28/16 242,500 239,500 93.15 20831 N Bustos Way 2,571 2005 4 3 Both 78 Blended-learning, which teaches students Pima Butte students have been focusing on Reese said. School starts Aug. 9. The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/14/16 239,900 239,900 68.36 43688 W Knauss Dr 3,509 2005 6 4 Both 79 through a combination of laptop-based learning developing character traits, including caring, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 7/13/16 178,900 177,900 78.58 21095 N Leona Blvd 2,264 2005 4 3 Community 85 and traditional instruction, will expand its which Lazar said he hopes to show with a food Legacy Traditional School The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 176,000 176,000 82.28 43504 W Mccord Dr 2,139 2006 4 2 Community 87 The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/29/16 144,900 144,900 75.12 44271 W Cydnee Dr 1,929 2004 3 2 Community 97 enrollment capacity at Maricopa High School, drive during Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. A new principal, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/17/16 273,500 273,500 104.26 43927 W Griffis Dr 2,623 2004 4 3 Both 142 the middle schools and Santa Rosa Elementary 4. Cans of food and non-perishable food items Amy Sundeen, takes The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/16/16 295,000 275,000 67.97 43270 W Bailey Dr 4,046 2006 4 2.5 Both 151 School. will be donated to the local food bank, F.O.R. the reins at Legacy The Villages at Rancho El Dorado 6/30/16 199,900 199,900 100.45 20583 N Ryans Trl 1,990 2005 3 2 Community 330 About 25 new staff members will be added Maricopa. Traditional School for its 10th year in Maricopa. across the district following voter approval of Sundeen said the new administrative team * COE: Close of Escrow DOM: Days on Market Proposition 123, which allows Arizona to tap Saddleback Elementary School at the school has several years of experience into the State Land Trust to give K-12 schools Saddleback plans to maintain the programs it’s in Maricopa, and the charter school plans to $3.5 billion over 10 years. been implementing in the past few years, which strengthen its sports programs and work to be Chestnut will also be continuing in his role also include a focus on character development. more involved in the community. Single-Family Residence Building Permits as superintendent of the district through at least “We believe that good character is one of the The first day of school is Aug. 3. Legacy 2014-2016 2018. The MUSD Governing Board approved a most valuable things our students should is also now a fixed stop on COMET, City of 2016 two-year extension of his contract last year with possess,” Principal Felicia Williams said in Maricopa Express Transit. 2015 an annual salary of $147,000. an email. “This seamlessly ties into parental 98 2014 involvement.” Sequoia Pathway Maricopa High School Williams said Saddleback will continue Sequoia Pathway is under- MHS welcomes two new administrators and a with its mission of exposing students to going major changes as it re- 84* few new classes. Principal Renita Myers said a technology throughout the day in the learning structures its administration to have principals new assistant principal (Stephen Ybarra) and environment, and implementing its 21st at the elementary, junior high and high school dean of students (Brian Winter) bring years of Century Community Learning Center program levels as enrollment grows. Rachael Lay is the experience with them to the high school. in September. elementary principal, Diane Silvia the junior 57 A fifth college class through Central high principal, and the high school principal is Arizona College is added with Biology 181, Santa Cruz Elementary School Nate Lamma. 43 and each student will have advisory time. “It’s Santa Cruz will offer after-school programs this The charter school is expecting around 39 an opportunity to look at their four-year plan,” year, including drama, choir and color guard, 1,160 students this year, up from just below 36 37 34 34 34 33 Myers said. “And it provides more opportunity for its fourth, fifth and sixth grade students, 1,000 last year, with students wait-listed to get 29 35 for kids to connect with their advisers.” said Loraine Conley, the school’s principal. enrolled. Sequoia Pathway will adopt a new 24 33 32 Another new class being offering German, “We’re really trying to beef up our after-school math program for grades K through nine that 21 28 21 27 the first time MHS has had a foreign language opportunities,” Conley said. is more aligned with AzMERIT, and it plans on 15 24 17 19 18 other than Spanish, Myers said. Conley said she hopes to improve on increasing Advanced Placement class offerings. 14 14 15 15 communication this year at the school and to On the athletic side, Sequoia Pathway will Maricopa Elementary School make Santa Cruz a better user of its technology. have 11-man football this year, a change from 6 Maricopa Elementary will continue to work to She’s excited about the growth Maricopa 8-man football, and the elementary school will JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC instill good character habits in its students this is experiencing this year with new families offer intramural sports. Its Meet the Teacher year, Principal Jennifer Robinson said. MES coming in. The school has also added a fourth- Night is scheduled for Aug. 4. School starts Source: City of Maricopa * June 16-July 15 teaches students character traits based on the grade classroom. Aug. 8. August 2016 | InMaricopa.com 43 Sports Education Athletic scholarships have no guarantees By Murray Siegel The Rams’ first game is Aug. 19. They will travel to Surprise for the game against Willow cross America there are many may not be able to predict the size of your basketball. A was also a quarterback. A was a Canyon, which finished last season 2-8. parents who have no concern about 12-year-old when she or he is 17. Few college thinking-man’s quarterback but did not have YOUTH YOUTH paying for their child’s college costs, coaches want a 4-foot-11 female point guard great size or speed. A’s father emphasized The Team Adue to the parents counting on their or a 5-foot-9 male shooting guard. athletics and aimed his son at being a Starting at quarterback this year is senior Zach child’s athletic ability to be rewarded with an Also, many parents think because their Division I quarterback. B’s father motivated Bachelder, who hasn’t played behind center for athletic scholarship. Unless these parents have child is the best athlete in the local league his son to succeed at both academics and two years, McDonald said. experience as a scholarship athlete or that this translates into national basketball. B received a merit scholarship to a “He doesn’t have a varsity start under his as a high school coach, they may be in prominence. Unless an athlete is Division III school that was highly- MHS football charging up for belt, but he gives us the best opportunity to for a rude awakening. participating at a highly competitive ranked nationally as an academic institution win,” McDonald said. There are dangers involved with level, one cannot judge his or her and he played for four years. A won a football challenging new season The Rams will also move to a more counting on athletic scholarships. scholarship potential. scholarship to a major SEC powerhouse traditional offense with the quarterback The very first caveat is to know the So what can parents do? The where he was a third string quarterback By Ethan McSweeney starting under center, McDonald said, moving odds against receiving an athletic simple answer is guide your child and never played. In his spare time, he away from the spread offense he’s run in the scholarship. For example, there are to be successful academically in became a bookie taking student bets. The William Lange past. He said he expects to have Bachelder more than 1 million boys playing Murray Siegel the most challenging program gambling ring was discovered and A lost his or Maricopa High School football, New opponents are up and down the take to the air often this season with a talented high school football, yet across all NCAA commensurate with the child’s true abilities. scholarship, was kicked off the team, and bouncing back from a disappointing schedule: Division III state runner-up Paradise receiving corps. Division I and II schools there are only NCAA Division III schools do not offer ejected from the university. Which parent finish last season may be more difficult Valley in Week 2 and defending Division I state Among other key players this season are 19,000 football scholarships (odds of 50:1). athletic scholarships, but they do have merit did the right thing? Fthis fall as strong competition lies champion Centennial in Week 4. Last year, senior Kenny Oliver and junior Longman Pyne Among non-revenue sports such as scholarships available for athletes who have ahead. the largest schools in the state competed in at wide receiver and defensive back positions, soccer, tennis and track, the number of shown academic prowess. Murray Siegel is a Maricopa resident. He has The 2015 season ended on a sour note, with Division I. seniors Dakota Halverson and Nickolas scholarships is limited. For example, a An example taken from my teaching/ a PhD in Math Ed and 42 years of teaching the Rams losing three of their last four games MHS Athletic Director Mark Cisterna Carbajal on offensive and defensive line, Division I soccer coach has a maximum of coaching experience: A and B were both experience. He and his wife Sharon volunteer at after a 6-0 start, missing a playoff berth on a said he thought last year’s formula that had and senior “impact player” Johnny Smith on 10 scholarships. To attract enough quality potentially good students and both played Maricopa schools. 7-3 record. Maricopa in a lower division was fair because defensive line. players, these scholarships are split so two- Head coach Chris McDonald said while it took school size into account along with The varsity Rams have also pulled up star players might get a full-ride and 16 other that “left a bad taste in my mouth,” the way the previous records and the makeup of the sophomores, whom McDonald expects to get players receive a half scholarship. Another team performed got them one step closer to student body. Because records were taken into some playing time under their belts this season. concern not understood by most parents is Your Future Begins Today becoming a perennial playoff team. account, some sports at Maricopa, like a strong Last year, the Rams JV team went 4-5, while the that athletic scholarships are not guaranteed “That’s what I’m expecting, and that’s girls’ basketball program, would compete in freshman team was undefeated at 9-0. and must be renewed annually. An injury at CAC. what the kids are expecting,” said McDonald, different divisions. “We’re going to be young this year, that’s for to an athlete or a new coach with a different who is starting his third season as head coach Under the realignment this year, division sure,” McDonald said. set of tactics may cause an athlete to lose the at Maricopa. “They’ve been working hard placement depends strictly on enrollment. “The thing I’m looking forward to is to see scholarship. as a team, and overall as a team I think we’re The growing student population at Maricopa how this team comes together and what type of How good is the young athlete and what stronger.” means all sports jumped up one level. legacy they’re going to create for the 2016 year,” changes may occur as he or she matures? I McDonald said the Rams have played “It will be a very competitive conference for McDonald said. “A lot of these kids are going spent many years as a high school girls’ soccer hard in the offseason, working out four days all our sports,” Cisterna said. “Whether we’re on their third year in my program. I want to see coach and had a number of players who were a week at 7 a.m. and playing seven-on-seven ready or not, here we come.” how far they’ve come.” not as competitive as 16-year-olds as they had scrimmage games. In mid-July, the Rams took been at 14. The difference was physiological off for a weeklong camp in Winslow before Maricopa High School Varsity Football Schedule changes that took place as puberty set in. You officially starting practice on July 25. DATE LOCATION TIME OPPONENT The Schedule Aug. 12 Scottsdale 7:30 p.m. Notre Dame Prep. 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