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LEADING OFF GOVERNMENT HOME Editor’s Letter Page 4 Winners, losers react to General Election. Master gardener Scott Oliver talks about Page 20 pomegranates. Page 34 Contributors Page 4 City of Maricopa is weighing fee changes for HomeSmart Success Realtor Dayv Morgan has Copper Sky. Page 22 tips for selling in winter. Page 35 PEOPLE Most expensive home sold has lakefront A photo gallery captures events around views. Page 36 town. Page 6 New home permits. Page 37 Get the Internet and WiFi package that is right for you! History photo of iconic basketweaver. Page 7 SENIOR LIVING Pima Butte Elementary teachers offer insight Joan Koczor brings up holiday memories. on A rating. Page 8 Page 38 Ak-Chin Indian Community celebrates Bob Marsh says senior needs are beyond fun Masik Tas. Page 10 and games. Page 39 95 Mbps $ per month Maricopa Santa brings Christmas home. 28 for 24 Months Page 12 THINGS TO DO 10 0 69 Maricopa Music Circle, MHS bands and more FAMILY BUSINESS have December concerts. Page 44 Business briefs include new companies, Check the calendar for Maricopa events. A gallery of family activities. Page 14 expansions and moving. Page 25 Page 42 Bernadette Russoniello takes a college road Apex groundbreaking comes with high Two churches partner for unique Nativity trip. Page 16 expectations. Page 28 experience. Page 46 520-568-8890 Be Awesome youth evaluate 'Beautiful Boy.' Directory Page 32 Page 18 Business licenses may be replaced with Murray Siegel has ideas for getting students registry. Page 33 www.orbitelcom.com off out-of-town buses.Page 19

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Seasons greetings Publisher ecember brings a lot of activity to trying to sell your house in wintertime. SCOTT BARTLE Maricopa, with holidays that make us The faculty at Pima Butte Elementary School has Editor take stock of the past year while preparing solved a lot of problems in their time, and they were RAQUEL HENDRICKSON Dfor the future. In this issue, we touch on rewarded this year with another A rating. Some some seasonal themes as well as peek at what’s new. of them sat down to talk about how the school is Writers Rich Huggins is our cover subject consistently a top performer. Murray PRISCILLA BEHNKE as the self-proclaimed Maricopa Santa. Siegel looks at ways to keep Maricopa MICHELLE CHANCE Besides his appearances at the usual Santa kids in Maricopa for their school years. AARON GILBERT RAQUEL HENDRICKSON INDIVIDUALS TO hang-outs like Merry Copa and Shop Bernadette Russoniello takes us on a JOAN KOCZOR with a Cop, he and Mrs. Claus visit with virtual college road trip around the state BOB MARSH children at the Huggins homestead in to see the benefits of ’s various DAYV MORGAN Desert Cedars every weekend this month institutions as graduating seniors figure SCOTT OLIVER until Christmas. The homey event has out their futures. BERNADETTE RUSSONIELLO gained sponsors over the years, and Rich The future is in the minds of several MURRAY SIEGEL and Linda Huggins use it as a benefit for F.O.R. folks. Apex Motor Club just broke ground, and its Photographers Maricopa’s Christmas project, but the little ones just officers are watching their plans for a racetrack finally RAQUEL HENDRICKSON want to present their wish lists to the Big Man. come together. The City of Maricopa is looking DENNIS McCORMAC If anyone knows how to celebrate like Santa, forward to a new fee schedule at Copper Sky while VICTOR MORENO it’s the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Their annual also creating a voluntary business registry to do away KYLE NORBY birthday bash, Masik Tas, is more than two weeks of with business licensing. And the U.S. Department of fun, sports, cultural events and more. And everyone Health has a new set of guidelines to make your daily Designer CARL BEZUIDENHOUT is invited. Check the schedule in this issue. physical regimen more effective.

Two nativity traditions are coming together for That may come in handy after a busy holiday Advertising one evening as neighboring churches display living season. SCOTT BARTLE and stationary versions of the Biblical story. Also in Have a joyous one. VINCENT MANFREDI the seasonal mood, Joan Koczor waxes nostalgic in TRISHA PAIGE the Senior Living section by tracing some Christmas MICHELLE SORENSEN traditions. On the other hand, Realtor Dayv Morgan Volume 13, Issue 12 points out how the holidays can be a problem when InMaricopa 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 101 Contributors Maricopa, AZ 85138 520-568-0040 Tel 520-568-0050 Fax

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A DeLorean turned up at City Hall Nov. 14 as Mayor Christian Price Armida Mattia, basketweaver played the part of a taller-than-usual Marty Born in 1946 in Ak-Chin, Armida Mattia learned the Iconic Oo'dham McFly and City Manager art of O’odham basketweaving from her grandmother. basketweaver Rick Horst was Doc Armida Mattia Brown for a Back-to-the- Her baskets have been presented to governors, PEOPLE created a basket PEOPLE Future-themed State of senators and presidents. In 2004, the Smithsonian for Harry and the City Address. National Museum of the American Indian purchased Patricia Brock. Raquel Hendrickson one of Armida’s baskets for its collection. Last year, her baskets were among those donated to the Maricopa Historical Society by local historian Patricia Brock. Ak-Chin’s Oral History division of the museum set up a meeting between Armida Mattia and the MHS Collections Committee. Armida identified many of the baskets as hers by the stitch that was made and stated she used mainly yucca, black devil’s claw, bear grass and cat tails when weaving the baskets. A two-part owl basket and a large basket made Military veterans especially for Harry and Patricia Brock of all ages were are among the many baskets she wove. feted at Maricopa's Patricia gifted several baskets to second Veterans Day the Maricopa Historical Society for safe Parade Nov. 10. keeping for the people of Maricopa. Raquel Hendrickson Maricopa Historical Society

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6 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 7 Teacher feature

Butterfield Elementary focused on student growth to jump from a C to an A in one year.

Pima Butte was an A-rated school before PEOPLE there was an A rating. The state’s first rating system gauged schools on whether they met or exceeded the standard. PBES was an “excelling” school. When the grade ratings began, eyes lit up on campus. “We were going to get an A, I remember that,” Graham said. “That’s what was on our minds, the kids’ minds, everybody’s mind. We were going to do it. They had an A; we were going to get it.” Ansley called it teaching vigorously bell to bell. At Pima Butte that means “lots of repetition,” third-grade teacher Denise Palmer said. “There’s no down-time, really. Coming from second to Members of Pima third grade is a big transition for these kids, so Butte's leadership from the first day in, we’re hitting the ground (from left) Jessica running.” Ansley, Denise The students do hit the books, but they also Palmer, Betty experiment with what they’ve learned in the Graham and classroom through hands-on activities. Positive Principal Randy reinforcement works wonders in galvanizing Lazar explained students to achieve. how teamwork Pima Butte Elementary School faculty was celebrated by MUSD Nov. 7 for its return to an A rating. Lazar said his main advice for other Arizona between grades elementary schools trying to rise to a higher keeps the school grade is to focus on student growth. focused on success. “We get our test results from the spring and Pima Butte teachers then look to see how did each student perform,” he said. “If we have students that scored minimally proficient, that’s the group you want put the ‘A’ in academics to put a lot of attention on the next school year. The way the state calculates the letter grade is “And we’re very competitive, in a good way,” Story and photos by Raquel Hendrickson when you have kids grow. It’s a growth model as How did they do that? Graham said. far as earning the points.” Butterfield Elementary’s successful Pima Butte has approximately 465 students hey don’t just teach students. Meanwhile, he said, it is also important to strategy to rise from a C to an A school: enrolled, about 100 of whom live outside the Maricopa’s A-rated elementary schools can teach other educators how to lot of pressure on third, fourth and fifth grade maintain kids who are already at proficient or • Revamp the master schedule school’s boundaries. Because the override improve their schools. students and their teachers. highly proficient. • Use data results to set grade-level allowed the creation of new teaching positions, T Butterfield Elementary had the most dramatic improvement, moving from a “That A rating didn’t come easy,” PBES A voter-approved override helped fund carts and school-wide goals every classroom is in use. C to an A. It is the first A-rating for the Maricopa Unified School District school. Butterfield Principal Randy Lazar said. “It was a lot of hard of technology in Netbooks and Chromebooks. • Use results-based funding to MUSD Board Member Joshua Judd, a was not a “bad” school a year ago. Superintendent Tracey Lopeman pointed out its C rating work on behalf of our teaching team as well as The new equipment allowed the students to get equip third-, fourth- and fifth-grade teacher in another district, said Pima Butte is was just five points away from a B. the assistants with our students and also the more practice in the basic use of a computer. students with 1-to-1 laptops the reason his children attend MUSD and are support of our parents. It was a collective effort Lazar said that is key when taking the online- • Reconfigure classes to involved in Maricopa. “Pima Butte pulled my Similarly, other elementary schools in fourth grade at Pima Butte Elementary. by our entire team.” based AzMerit. better prepare students children into the city,” he said. the district were only a few percentage points “They’re working wonders, going up and up “We prepare with our rigorous curriculum “Our whole focus last school year was just Learn more about Butterfield’s turnaround “We do what we need to do, and we do it in from the next grade up this year. an d up.” each and every day in preparation for the big doing the best we could to prepare our third, in the next issue of InMaricopa. a fun and engaging way,” Ansley said. Maricopa Elementary was 0.5 from an A. Pima Butte, like the high-achieving event,” said fifth-grade teacher Jessica Ansley. fourth and fifth graders for AzMerit,” Lazar There is no time for “filler.” Coloring days, Santa Rosa Elementary 0.89 away from an A. charter school Legacy Traditional, is more Lazar said a brand new language arts said. “Also what helped — AIMS Science, which they share information on the best approach for extra recesses, non-curriculum videos — not at Santa Cruz Elementary was 1.88 away from old-hat at receiving A ratings, but it had curriculum and a relatively new math is given in fourth grade, we were able to earn certain students, and they share ideas among Pima Butte. an A. Saddleback Elementary was less than 3 to rise above a B last year after missing an curriculum have helped create a very points for that, so that was factored in.” campuses within the district. “My kids know,” Palmer said. “They will points from a B. A by just 4 percentage points through the comprehensive academic experience and There is also a lot of communication between Graham said she goes back to her students’ tell you, ‘Gotta do the work before we can have “I think the district as a whole is really more demanding AzMerit test. With ratings prepare the students for AzMerit or any other teachers at different grade levels, Palmer said. third-grade teachers to compare notes as a way the fun.’ That’s the way it is. That’s how life is, doing well,” said Betty Graham, who teaches reliant on results of AzMerit, there was a test. Teachers share ideas that worked or didn’t work, to measure how students are progressing. isn’t it?”

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The events celebrate the formal recognition of the Ak-Chin Indian Community and its government. “This is our early birthday present and Christmas gift to the public, so come out and PEOPLE participate with us and have some fun,” said Gin Blossoms Robert Miguel, chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian Community. IF YOU GO Cultural entertainment, sporting events and a parade return to Masik Tas with a lineup that Nov. 30-Dec. 2. All-Indian Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament spans a weekend filled with music, dance and fair ride thrills. Dec. 1, 1 to 3 p.m. Miss and Junior Miss Ak-Chin Pageant at St. Francis Feast House Maricopa resident Elena Reinhardt looks Dec. 7 Elder Chair Volleyball forward every year to hearing Ak-Chin’s Dec. 9 Toka/Songivu’l Traditional Games announcement of their next musical act. Dec. 10, 10 a.m. Masik Tas Golf Tournament at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes “Gin Blossoms is one of my favorites, so I Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Masik Tas Celebration Light Parade on Farrell Road will definitely be there,” Reinhardt said. (To participate, visit MasikTas.ak-chin.nsn.us.) Vertical Horizon will open the free Gin Dec. 14, 6 p.m. gates open, Gin Blossoms headline free concert at Ak-Chin Circle Blossoms show Dec. 14 at Ak-Chin Circle, and 10 p.m. fireworks it will conclude with fireworks. Dec. 14-16 Free, family-friendly carnival with fun zone and The end-of-year celebration is boasted petting zoo at Ak-Chin Circle by the community’s chairman as one with a Dec. 15-16 from Traditional performances and cultural demonstrations File welcoming, family atmosphere. “You’re a part of our family that weekend,” Miguel said. “Our noon to 5 p.m. performed at Ak-Chin Field house is your house.” Dec. 15, 6 p.m. Vaila Dance Carnival, parade, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Junior Rodeo, riding events and roping events, including a Gin Blossoms keep MasikTas.ak-chin.nsn.us bull bash and wild horse race Masik Tas rockin’ Vekol Market By Michelle Chance

ecember marks a yearly celebration for the Ak-Chin Indian Community, where Maricopa’s longtime neighbors welcome the public to partake in various free events over two weekends. Serving D The Masik Tas celebration, now in its 11th year, is known for its headlining delicious WE concert acts, the crowd-drawing carnival, electric light parade, cultural dances and rodeos. breakfasts CATER, TOO! and lunches daily! File Top: Masik Tas, Ak-Chin Indian Community's annual birthday bash, draws a crowd to its featured LOWEST concert, which will be Gin Blossoms Convenience Store, TOBACCO Deli and Fuel Station this year. PRICES Open 6 a.m. M-F and Above: There will be a carnival 8 a.m. Sat. & Sun. IN TOWN! with games and rides for three days during Masik Tas.

347 Carlyle Rd Left: Ak-Chin Chairman Robert 47021 W. Farrell Road N John Wayne Pkwy Miguel was right in the middle of last W Farrell Rd Ak-Chin year's Light Parade, a popular new Recreation Center (520) 568-1654 UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle feature of Masik Tas. Victor Moreno 10 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 11 Santa Maricopa Santa heralds in 13 Christmas seasons Home Auto Business • Dual Panes (Insulated Glass) • Window Replacement • Mirrors PEOPLE • Fogged Windows • Windshield Repair • Transaction Windows By Raquel Hendrickson • Single Pane Windows • RVs • Desk Tops • Window Repairs/Replacements • Luxury Vehicles • Display Cabinets very year, Santa and Mrs. Claus appear for a month or two at the Desert Cedars home Zoning Commission. “Last year, we had 885. • Window Retrofi ts • Heavy Equipment • Entrance Doors of Rich and Linda Huggins. We keep track by the number of candy canes • Custom Shower Doors/Enclosures • Insurance Accepted • Mail Slots Usually for four weekends (this year it’s five), they welcome young visitors, listen to we give out.” • Multi-Slide Patio Doors • Mobile Service • Store Fronts Etheir Christmas wishes and send them off with a candy cane. It has come to be known When it was time for Santa to get a new • Enclosed Patios as Santa’s South Pole vacation home as he prepares for the big night. outfit last year, they turned to local Amanda • Table Tops McVay of Amanda Sews. This year, it was The Clauses will • Shelves Over Starting the week after Thanksgiving how the calendar falls,” Linda Huggins said. Mrs. Claus’ turn to get a new ensemble from be cruisin' after • Mirrors 25 years and continuing through the weekend before Since moving to Maricopa in 2005, the Amanda Sews after dramatic weight loss over Christmas. Service At A Higher Level experience Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus are available Hugginses have presented the Claus couple. a dozen years. Submitted Friday and Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday Several families have told them they are the Happily taking the title of “Maricopa 6-8 p.m. at 44267 W. Cypress Lane. real beginning of Maricopa’s Christmas season. Santa,” they are also seen at public events such Q&A with Santa & Mrs. Claus “Normally, we call it the 12 days of “We had 75 kids the first year,” said Linda as the City Hall tree lighting, Merry Copa Some people leave out cookies and Christmas, but this year it’s 15 days because of Huggins, who chairs the City’s Planning & and Shop with a Cop. But sitting down with Qcocoa for Santa. What treat would children and even having their picture taken you really like? Let us SHOW YOU with them is the heart of what they do. SANTA: Tacos! We don’t have tacos at what service “We take time with every child,” said Rich the North Pole, and Santa loves tacos. SHOULD be! www.LizardHG.com Huggins, who owns Maricopa Pool & Spa. How do you decide who gets on Maricopa Santa has a website operated by Qthe Naughty list? ROC 222193 K-65 * Licensed * Bonded * Insured * Master Auto Glass Techs Linda’s son Ken Bobertz and a Facebook page, SANTA: I leave that to Mrs. Claus. even getting “reviewed” by visitors. Like Beth Mundell, who shared, “They are How long does it take you to the best and benefit the community,” and whose Qget dressed for your Christmas Featured Item cheer team members from Rockstar Arizona Eve journey? led the parade for Santa’s arrival Nov. 23. SANTA: About 20 minutes. I have two elves to help. The event involves three houses on Cypress European Design Ballpoint Pen Lane. The Hugginses said they always register What part of your outfit takes the their home for the City’s Holiday Homes on Qlongest? Parade, not to win but to be on the map. MRS. CLAUS: The belt. It’s very heavy “We have close to 100,000 lights,” Linda and very authentic. Huggins said. What do the reindeer like to snack on ü Promote your business! There is no charge to visit with Santa, but Qwhile they are waiting for Santa? ü No setup fees! the Hugginses are asking visitors to bring SANTA: Apples and carrots. unwrapped toys to benefit F.O.R. Maricopa’s ü Buy 200 to 2,000 for same low price! What is your favorite song of the annual Christmas project. Anyone who brings season? a toy will receive a raffle ticket. The Hugginses Q SANTA: “White Christmas.” I like all of them. also sponsor a family for Christmas. Only34¢ Rich and Linda said it is their way of How do you stay organized and EACH giving back. Qkeep track of so many children? EXPIRES 12/15/18 Linda Huggins said she was on the welfare SANTA: Mrs. Claus keeps the books, roles 35 years ago. She and her children and Santa checks the books. were fortunate enough to be sponsored for How do you choose your elves? Christmas by Catholic Charities, receiving QMRS. CLAUS: It’s a very popular thing Outside the Box Marketing, Inc. dinner and presents. to be an elf. We have to rotate every week. 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 102 Linda and Rich Huggins “I promised God I was going to give Maricopa, AZ 85138 Does Santa really give naughty bring Christmas into back,” she said. (520) 568-0040 x 4 children coal for Christmas? their home along with “We have memories that will last a lifetime,” Q Santa and Mrs. Claus SANTA: Mrs. Claus does. Rich Huggins said. www.Market247365.com every year. What does Santa do after Christmas? MaricopaSanta.com QMRS. CLAUS: We’re going on a cruise! Maricopa’s source for branded apparel and merchandise! Courtesy Random Shots

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"Peter Pan" cast members (from left) Simon Ty, Taya Johnson, Genevieve Burno and Taryn Story were uplifted at Maricopa High School Nov. 8. FA MILY Members of the company later earned the top rating of superior in the Arizona Thespian Festival. Raquel Hendrickson

Sequoia Pathway Pumas finished second in their CAA playoff bracket. Raquel Hendrickson The Sequoia Pathway volleyball team had a perfect regular season and reached the CAA semifinals for a 16-1 record. Top row: Coach Holley, Emma Berg, Alexis Powell, Volunteer Assistant Jodi Kalulu; middle row: Cydnee Byrd, Lynniece Andrews, Lexi Trimmer, Mikayla Gallon and Lani Kalulu; bottom row: Taylor Yon, Mercedes Garcia, Jasmin Nafarrate and Jameshia Hughes. File

Chloe Adams, a student at Leading Edge Academy, Kids and adults built mini-catapults as part of the showed off her Nov. 8 STEAM Day presented by Maricopa Ak-Chin third-place certificate STEAM Foundation on the lawn at UltraStar Multi- for the Middle tainment Center. Raquel Hendrickson School Division of an art contest for the Central Arizona College Veterans Day Commemoration. Raquel Hendrickson

The cast of "Absurdity" at Sequoia Pathway Academy takes a bow after its performance Nov. 2. Raquel Hendrickson Logan Taylor (42), Jake Meyer (75) and Mister Chavis (4) celebrate during a season that took Maricopa High Maricopa High School volleyball was happy for a rare win in a difficult season Delayed by rain, the second part of Maricopa Mud Run School football to the 5A playoffs.Raquel Hendrickson that ended with a 2-20 record. Raquel Hendrickson was completed Nov. 3 on a sunny day. Around 700 people registered for the two-day event. Raquel Hendrickson

14 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 15 Colleges

therapy and forestry. Bonus: four seasons, GET UP TO Arizona college road trip: skiing, pine trees and hiking! NAU also offers the most generous academic scholarships — Fit vs. match requiring minimal test scores and grades for $400 CREDIT scholarship test scores. A 3.0 earns $4,000 per By Bernadette Russoniello year, a 3.5 awards $8,000 and full tuition for FA MILY students earning all A’s and B’s. ON YOUR olleges and universities frequently the most generous financial aid packages for use the terms “fit” and “match” to lower-income families. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University TAXES AND help students determine their best ERAU offers a private, top- Help fund extracurricular activities including: Ceducational options. Match University of Arizona tier experience in aviation, reflects a student’s eligibility and Arizona’s oldest and aeronautics, engineering, · Academic Field Trips HELP OUR KIDS academic performance required for original land-grant college, software, cybersecurity and global intelligence · Arts (Band, Drama, Choir, Visual Arts, School Plays) admissions; fit reflects the community U of A offers students a near Prescott. During my campus tour, I was and culture the school provides. more traditional college experience — with three families who flew in from out of · Athletics “Pay to Play” Fee (you can designate a specific Arizona offers many respectable red brick buildings, large commons, state. ROTC programs abound for students student or team) and desirable options for higher chiming clock tower and an infused seeking a competitive degree in these fields. education. Take a trip with me across Bernadette sense of community and spirit in a Small class sizes, simulators and one of the · Athletic Teams a few of our Arizona options. Russoniello college town. Diverse and eclectic, country’s largest planetariums are features at U of A blends the feel of tight-knit this niche school. Arizona State University community at a large-size, Research-I school. All MUSD schools qualify: America’s largest public university Grand Canyon University · Butterfield Elementary School and ranked No. 1 in Innovation by Northern Arizona University GCU is a private Christian Forbes magazine, ASU offers students a diverse The smallest of the three college recently returning to its · Maricopa Elementary School array of competitive, Research-I opportunities publics, NAU offers programs nonprofit status. GCU offers an · Pima Butte Elementary School at four campuses around the Valley in a exclusive to Flagstaff,intimate, student-centered experience focused cosmopolitan urban setting. ASU also offers including dental, physical on academics, work opportunities, and faith- · Saddleback Elementary School based gatherings and events. Free concerts and · Santa Cruz Elementary School athletic events for all students and a contagious sense of belonging infuse this campus. · Santa Rosa Elementary School · Desert Wind Middle School Yavapai Community College One of five residential · Maricopa Wells Middle School “It’s a win, win, win! A great way community colleges, · Maricopa High School Yavapai hosts tremendous CTE and vocational to help the schools, your kids, and programs ranging from service dog and air- · RAM Academy traffic controlling to radiology and viticulture yourself by taking advantage of (winemaking and agriculture) while offering dorms and a community performing arts center. the School Tax Credit.”

Coconino Community College — James A Chaston, CPA CCC offers apartments on the NAU campus and provides students with transfer support to NAU. Contribute online at Advice when considering college www.MaricopaUSD.org options: Be aware of accreditation. Regional accreditation means other schools and (Click “Families — Parent Information” link ) or make check universities will accept and transfer credit; payable to school of your choice and mail to: Maricopa national accreditation only works within that school system. Also, if your school is not on the Unified School District FAFSA list for receiving financial aid, you may 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway want to be cautious in further considerations. Maricopa, AZ 85138 Bernadette Russoniello is the Career and College coordinator at Maricopa High School. She can be Questions? Contact Lisa Baker: reached at [email protected]. (520) 568-5100 ext. 1027, or [email protected]

16 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 17 Addiction Schools

college student, wanted to encourage Youth respond to teen drug parents with a child facing addiction to Can MUSD earn find as many resources and options as addiction film Beautiful Boy possible. Brandi Homan, Be Awesome co- back students busing By Priscilla Behnke founder: “The road to recovery is hard and long and one that the individual with FA MILY to Kyrene, Tempe? am hypercritical of Hollywood’s alcohol because it will end up really bad. the problem has to face. I can’t imagine portrayal of teen substance abuse. It And don’t give up hope; there are people having to tell one of my children they By Murray Siegel tends to be glamorized or downplayed. out there who want to help you.” can’t come home.” Teen comedies show parties where the Matea Bernales, freshman: “Parents My takeaway stemmed from a scene I ach school-day morning, a bevy of yellow school buses head worst that happens is vomiting in front of need to pay attention to their kid’s where the father and son smoke pot the heart throb or suffering a hangover. behavior and don’t ignore what’s wrong together. It’s not unusual to hear from north on State Route 347. Recently Be Awesome took even if you really want to. Seek the parents that they have used with their These are not Maricopa district (MUSD) buses taking its youth leaders to the movie help you need even if it’s a friend kids in an effort to make sure they are Estudents on field trips or to competitions. These buses are Beautiful Boy. It’s a film based or family member.” safe when they used. The research shows taking more than 1,000 Maricopa children to schools on the true story of a father and Deanna Nelson, sixth grader, an opposite effect — teens who use with in Phoenix and Tempe. Each child represents a loss his son’s battle with addiction. was struck by how hopeless the their parents are more likely to use when of $4,199 per year from the state, and since these It is an honest look at the pain son felt, and was glad he kept their parents aren’t around. students live in homes where education is important, and destruction addiction has on trying after he gave up and almost For more information on drug it is reasonable to assume their attendance at MUSD schools would raise test scores. individuals and their families. It Priscilla Behnke died: “Don’t give up. 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18 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 19 Election Maricopa Ace Hardware VOTE 21542 N John Wayne Pkwy. GENERAL ELECTION 2018 AK-CHIN 2018 Maricopa, AZ 85139 TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION (520) 494-7805 Unofficial results (Nov. 18, 2018) RESULTS NOV. 17 (3 SEATS) www.maricopaace.com Candidates: Alvin Antone (incumbent) Store Hours: Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 7-7, Sun 8-6 U.S. SENATE MINE INSPECTOR Ann Marie Antone (incumbent), Delia (D) 49.9% ü (R) 51.8% ü Carlyle (incumbent), Lisa Garcia, Martha McSally (R) 47.7% Bill Pierce (D) 48.2% Octavio Machado, Yolanda Miranda, campaign has received from Democrats, Angela Green (G) 2.4% Lemuel Vincent Republicans and Independents alike.” ARIZONA CORPORATION Winners: Delia Carlyle, Lisa U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 1 COMMISSION (2 SEATS) Garcia, Octavio Machado “Thank Tom O’Halleran (D) 53.8% ü (D) 25.7% ü you, Arizona. For a guy Wendy Rogers (R) 46.2% (R) 25.2% ü that came to Arizona 36 Rodney Glassman (R) 25% years ago with nothing GOVERNOR Kiana Maria Sears (D) 24% PROP 126 (SERVICE TAXES) but a beat-up old Datsun, Follow these steps: Doug Ducey (R) 56.0% ü Yes 64% ü your support means everything.” GOVERNMENT David Garcia (D) 41.8% STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11 No 35.9% Shop acehardware.com (R) 54.6% ü KATHY HOFFMAN “This 1 SECRETARY OF STATE Ralph Atchue (D) 44.3% PROP 127 (RENEWABLE ENERGY) victory is not just about me… (D) 50.4% ü No 68.6% ü It’s about the students who Check product availability Steve Gaynor (R) 49.6% STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yes 31.4% enter our classrooms with at your Maricopa Ace. DISTRICT 11 (2 SEATS) their unique experiences, 2 ATTORNEY GENERAL Bret Roberts (R) 28.2% ü PROP 305 (SCHOOL VOUCHER needs, hopes and dreams. It’s about our (R) 51.8% ü (R) 28.2% ü EXPANSION) office staff who work tirelessly so that our Choose available for January Contreras (D) 48.2% Hollace Lyon (D) 22% No 64.7% ü schools can function every single day. It’s 3 pickup as early as today! Marcela Quiroz (D) 21.6% Yes 35.2% about our aides and paraprofessionals TREASURER who go the extra mile to ensure that all We will email you when (R) 54.3% ü PINAL COUNTY DISTRICT 4 PROP 306 (CLEAN ELECTIONS children have the opportunity to succeed.” Mark Manoil (D) 45.7% CONSTABLE CHANGE) 4 your item(s) are confi rmed Glenn Morrison (R) 52% ü Yes 56.2% ü “I have a and ready for pickup. SUPERINTENDENT OF Andre LaFond (D) 47.8% No 43.8% “thing” for close elections, PUBLIC INSTRUCTION I guess. You know what Kathy Hoffman (D) 51.5%ü PROP 125 (PENSION FUNDING) happened in the Primary, Frank Riggs (R) 48.5% Yes 51.7% ü but I bet you don’t know Ace Hardware 21542 N John Wayne Pkwy. No 48.3% that I first won election to Congress in Maricopa,Ace Hardware AZ 851398981 1990 by about 2,000 votes, defeating a MOHAMMED NAZEEM21542 N(520) John 494-7805 Wayne Pkwy. VINCE LEACH “I think KYRSTEN SINEMA GLENN MORRISON four-term incumbent in a congressional KOOLINE PLUMBING, LLC Maricopa,www.maricopaace.com AZ 851398981 (520) 494-7805 our whole team — Bret “Arizonans had a choice “The positive and the district that was 2-to-1 Democratic to www.maricopaace.comStore Hours: [Roberts] and I and Mark between two very negative go along with it. It Republican in registration. That’s when I Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 7-7, Sun 8-6 [Finchem] — were very different ways forward. was wonderful meeting so first earned the nickname ‘Landslide.’” Why we love shopping Store Hours: Ace Hardware Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 7-7, Sun 8-6 pleased with our support One focused on fear and many people here in Maricopa at Ace Hardware!21542 N John Wayne Pkwy. that we got, sending Mark and I party politics, and one focused on and the support that I’ve received through KIMBERLY YEE “I am Maricopa, AZ 851398981 back to the Legislature and with Bret Arizona and the issues that matter to the entire process has been fantastic. I honored to be the first Been shopping(520) here 494-7805 almost coming on board to go into the House every-day families. Arizona rejected wish that overall the process was less Chinese-American 8 years www.maricopaace.com of Representatives. I’ve always been what has become far too common negative, and I’ve done my very best to Republican woman elected thrilled about going over to the Senate. in our country — name-calling, petty, stay positive through the whole thing.” to a statewide office in our Store Hours: Great customerMon-Fri 7-7, service Sat 7-7, Sun— 8-6 I started as an activist and campaign personal attacks, and doing and saying country’s history and first Asian American will special order if item developer for a senator back in 2009.” whatever it takes just to get elected.” TOM O’HALLERAN elected to statewide office in Arizona.” not in stock “The voters of Arizona’s RALPH ATCHUE “While we BRET ROBERTS “It’s been First District were clear JUSTIN OLSON “With a Shop local; Support local; were unsuccessful in winning a long year and a half, and that hyper-partisan rhetoric successful conclusion to a a state Senate seat in LD11, the most important lesson and gridlock have no year-long campaign, I can’t Ace hardware is the way we have got to be proud of is to stay on task. Those place in our government. In the next help but be overwhelmed to go the fantastic gain we made days that you get tired and two years, I will continue to work with as I consider the countless compared to the 2016 results. In an sometimes you don’t necessarily want to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle hours that volunteers and supporters overwhelmingly red district, those gains leave your house, you just have to keep to get results for families in the District contributed to this effort. It has been so are monumental and must be celebrated.” going. Get out there and talk to people and across America. I am humbled and much fun traveling the entire state and and talk to as many people as you can.” grateful for the outpouring of support my speaking with voters all across Arizona.”

20 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 21 Fees Copper Sky fee changes proposed

By Raquel Hendrickson

s Copper Sky looks for more revenue streams, a proposal to We’re really change rates and fees is before the looking to add value Apublic. Maricopa City Council to your Copper Sky approved the policy in November and is scheduled to vote on the fee changes Jan. 15. membership.” Community Services Director Nathan —Nathan Ullyot, Ullyot called them “significant changes.” The shifts in the proposal are meant to Community Services director

GOVERNMENT herd members toward an annual membership, which will be less expensive, especially for couples. The proposal does not include monthly rates but increases the six-month membership fees for couples and families and increases for daily punch passes. “We’re really looking to add value to your Copper Sky membership,” Ullyot said. A point of contention has been the change for senior citizens. Under the current rates, single seniors and senior couples pay 40 percent less than the adult fees. But senior rates are excluded in the proposal. The new Copper Sky Resident Memberships fee schedule puts them level with military veterans, which is a 10-percent discount. Monthly City Councilmember Nancy Smith, 1 Adult 2 Adults Family expressing concern for retirees on limited Current $35 $55 $65 incomes during the November meeting, Proposed ------encouraged seniors to offer feedback about the proposal. Joan Koczor of the Age-Friendly Six months Maricopa Advisory Committee also reached 1 Adult 2 Adults Family out to constituents on her senior-activity Current $180 $280 $420 newsletter urging seniors to get involved. Proposed $210 $336 $420 ($35/mo) ($56/mo) ($70/mo) Proposed Discounts Veterans/Seniors 10% Yearly Youth/Students 50% 1 Adult 2 Adults Family Group 1-10% Current $338 $540 $676 Corporate 1-50% Proposed $336 $504 $672 ($28/mo) ($42/mo) ($56/mo) However, unlike the current schedule, a department proposal would allow scholarships Punch Passes and Daily Rates for membership fees. The scholarship is based on federal income guidelines. Those who Optum and Silver and Fit. Some insurance 20 punches provide proof of income at 100 percent the companies are changing their funding of those Adult Youth Senior poverty level (one person $12,140) could get programs or even switching programs. Current $50 $38 $40 another 30-percent discount along with the Ullyot will discuss some of the proposed Proposed $150 $75 $120 standard senior discount of 10 percent. Those solutions for senior memberships with the at 200 percent the poverty level can receive 15 Age-Friendly Committee at its Dec. 17 Day Pass percent off. meeting. Adult Youth Senior According to city numbers, more than The proposed fee schedule was post Oct. Current $5 $3 $4 1,400 of the 1,800 senior memberships are 31, and residents are asked to respond within Proposed $10 $5 $8 paid for through programs like Silver Sneakers, 60 days of that date.

22 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 23 Car wash Business briefs Fast & Friendly preparing for 2nd location in Maricopa Companies coming to Maricopa, expanding Justin Pierce received a new commercial permit Brakes Plus, to be constructed at 44510 W. inspection Nov. 7 as Carl Diedrich converts ast & Friendly Car Wash opened its “Our Maricopa wash has, hands down, Car wash technology is advancing, and Oct. 24 for a Circle K convenience store at Edison Road east of IHOP, has received approval the former Camino Montessori space at 44301 Maricopa location on John Wayne the best customers,” Dadam said. “People Fast & Friendly likes to stay at the leading 41433 W. Honeycutt Road at Porter Road. The for 123 linear feet of underground fireline. W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. Parkway at Hathaway Avenue in there take the time to give us open and honest edge. Keep an eye out for upgrades as they store is set to be 5,301 square feet with seven Maricopa Auto Outlet, 19864 N. John CleanChoice Services is the primary 2015 and became the company’s feedback, and that helps us to get better at work to improve both wash equipment and fuel pumps under a 2,464-square-foot canopy. Wayne Parkway, had its zoning request contractor for an office remodel for Arizona BUSINESS F fastest-growing location. what we do.” chemistry to achieve the most clean, shiny It is valued at $863,714. The site also received approved for an expansion Nov. 7. Storage Company, 40675 W. Honeycutt Road. “We are in a position to grow with Fast & Friendly is family-owned and and protected car possible. the OK for a lot split and on-site improvement. Sacate Pellet Mill, 38743 W. Cowtown Chris Cahall received a permit for a $1,000 Maricopa. We have already purchased family-operated by the Dadams. Jeff and “The way to success in our industry is Cross Fit Maricopa is taking over the Road, received a permit for a lot line wall sign at American Family Insurance, 19756 property on Maricopa-Casa Grande Matt (brothers) and Jack and Barbara live in to re-invest,” Dadam said. “Being relatively space vacated by Cross Fit Stand & Battle at adjustment from 46 to 50 acres. The company N. John Wayne Parkway. Highway (in front of Walmart) for another Maricopa County. They jointly make business small and family-owned allows us to 21576 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 102, also received approval for electricity for a Wynn Hair and Nails, 20555 N. John car wash,” co-owner Matt Dadam said. “We decisions and operate our business as a team continuously invest in our facilities, people, with new owner Scott Bradley receiving a final temporary construction trailer. At the same Wayne Parkway, was approved for coming- want to offer maximum convenience with effort. They currently own and operate six car and communities. I think that’s what really inspection Nov. 1. address, Red River Cattle received a zoning soon and grand-opening banners as well as a two excellent locations in town.” wash locations in Arizona and one in Utah. makes Fast & Friendly Car Wash stand out Apex Motor Club received an at-risk text amendment to be allowed by exceed the foot massage banner, all as temporary signage. Robert Floyd has managed the location As owners and operators, they are on site at from the rest.” grading permit and permission for a temporary maximum building height. Two commercial shade structures received since opening day. Floyd and the rest of the wash facilities almost every day. construction trailer as it begins construction Maricopa Renovations is dividing office permits at Leading Edge Academy, 1 team always go the extra mile to ensure a They are also committed to the Maricopa FastAndFriendlyCarWash.com at 22408 N. Ralston Road. space as a commercial alteration for Maricopa 8700 N. Porter Road. great customer experience. community. Meritage Homes in Province received Bookkeeping at 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway. Tortosa Homeowners Association is “We feel the more jobs we can create “We are proud to have participated in an administrative design review permit Leeanne Richmond has a temporary installing a new well pump for an existing locally for those who wish to live, work, many fundraising events to support the for Parcel 8 as it develops parcels 8 and 10. use permit to operate the monthly Second community well on the northeast corner of and play in the city of Maricopa the better,” community,” Matt Dadam said. “This is Province also received a permit in Parcel 15 Saturday Farmers Market from Sequoia Honeycutt Road and Costa del Sol Boulevard Dadam said. something we are committed to continuing for grading to fix erosion at Honeycutt Road Pathway Academy, 19265 N. Porter Road. at a cost of $35,000. It received a permit of Maricopa’s great customers, he said, help and are always interested in hearing from the and the Santa Rosa Wash. Great Escape Maricopa, an escape major electrical work. the company improve. community on ways we can give back.” Sponsored content room business, received a new tenant final

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26 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 November 2018 | InMaricopa.com 29 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 27 Motorsports As Apex breaks ground, membership Sign-up for the has specific expectations CUSTOMER PORTAL By Raquel Hendrickson BUSINESS

Kyle Norby HOW TO ACCESS THE UPGRADED PORTAL Matt Williams, Jim Beatty and Jason Plotke, officers in Private Motorsports 1. Go to gwresources.com/access-your-account. Group, broke ground on Apex Motor Club in Maricopa Nov. 8 in a ceremony that 2. Enter your Account Number. included city officials. 3. Enter your email address and click “reset password”. The legal battle took a toll and was something “we weren’t sure we’d ever recover from,” Plotke said. “We weren’t sure if we’d be This will instantly generate an email that will standing here.” allow you to begin the set-up process. He and Williams were pleasantly surprised by the positive response they received from City Hall for the project from its conception. 4. Re-establish your leak and consumption alerts. Kyle Norby “I think it was three years ago Jason and 5. You will have the flexibility to set up your new hree years ago, Jason Plotke and There are three fundamentals club Matt came and sat down with me,” Mayor Matt Williams came to Maricopa members will expect from Apex, said Christian Price said. “They said, ‘We have this profile now or later. to look at land for a potential Rueda, whose car enthusiasm began with idea and we want to talk to you about it. What Tprivate racetrack. Nov. 8, they broke his childhood Matchbox collection. One do you think?’ And I kind of remember the ground on the $33 million project. is visceral connection. He bought his first cringing look on their faces as though they “We stood out here three years ago and saw car two years before he could legally drive it were going to get this, ‘I don’t think we want some farmland, and here we are today building and learned how to maintain and fix it. The you here.’ I don’t know if I surprised them a racetrack,” Plotke said. “That’s pretty darn experience of driving a car, tinkering with it to or not, but I said, ‘That’s a great idea. When cool if you ask me.” improve its handling and then driving it again are you starting? We can do that tomorrow.’ I Two years ago, as Private Motorsports to see if the tinkering helped is an integral part think they laughed at me.” Group, they publicly announced their plans of a private track. Rueda said the positive response the to build Apex Motor Club on 278 acres they Drivers also want a course designed for project received from City Hall and from purchased as Enterprise 238 LLC. On the car people by car people. Apex is expected to the residents was fortifying when the legal northwest corner of State Route 238 and be a place where they interact with their cars opposition arose. “It made it easier to plow Ralston Road, the property was envisioned as in a way they cannot on the street. Rueda said through,” he said. “If [the City] had waffled a a racetrack, clubhouse, garage condominium today’s sports cars far exceed what drivers little, I don’t know if we would have had the and karting complex at a cost of $33 million. can do with them on a public road. With so confidence to keep on going.” PORTAL FEATURES Joe Rueda of Scottsdale drives a BMW much automatic response now, he said, the Plotke, who is president of Private M3 as a dedicated racecar and a Porsche as automotive industry is taking away the driving Motorsports Group, said the plan is to open his street car. He has been involved with Apex experience in day-to-day life. Apex “early next year.” ü View and pay your bill online or on your smart phone. since Plotke, Williams and Jim Beatty first The most important aspect of a car club, he “We’re not developers that are going to started talking about the idea. Rueda became said, is the camaraderie with other enthusiasts move on to the next city and sell this,” Plotke ü Set up automated leak and high consumption alerts. a member as soon as the club officially formed and being able to compare experiences. Many said. “We want to have our kids and their kids three years ago. of the friends he has made over the years have work here and have something that a lot of ü Set up automatic payments. “We would drive on other racetracks, and come through the car culture. people can enjoy for a long period of time.” it was so much fun but it was so far away,” he A year ago, Private Motorsports Group Plotke said Apex intends to be involved in ü View hourly, daily, weekly and monthly reads. said. The site in Maricopa, he said, was perfect. had a city use permit but was also battling two the community and involve the community in “I thought the location was perfect,” Rueda anti-Apex entities in the courts. One lawsuit the facility, such as police training. Even beyond ü Manage multiple accounts (great for property managers & HOAs). said. “You can’t drop a racetrack in the middle reached the state Supreme Court, where it was that, Rueda said philanthropy is important to of a residential area, so the land in Maricopa denied. The second has had a petition pending all the members of the club. He expects that to ü Provide account access to multiple people. was perfect and the size was perfect.” before the Supreme Court since August. become evident in Maricopa.

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The registry is expected to provide that Casa Grande Each Offi ce Individually Owned & Operated DWMS.MaricopaUSD.org 520-836-5802 475 Cottonwood Lane business sense,” Price said. if they’re not honest, it’s going to catch up with kind of information. Brutinel.com Casa Grande, AZ 85122 UTILITIES Economic Development Director Denyse them sooner or later.” He said the City should expect speed POOL SUPPLIES Airheart said the state’s transaction privilege tax In December, the City will notify active bumps with any new process and has asked Ace Hardware SINCE 1974 Clark’s CHAD CHADDERTON Brian Petersheim 21542 N. John Wayne Parkway REALTOR, ABR, CNE process now makes city licensing redundant. and inactive business license holders about the staff to report back a year after launch to 520-494-7805 SALES & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 120 The registry, she said will allow City Hall to change. It will also be notifying chambers of discuss what does and does not work. MaricopaAce.com [email protected] (602) 206-9644 (520) 836-5545 520-568-3572 • AhwatukeeRealty.com 18700 N. Porter Road Installation Certifi cations track the types of businesses in town. commerce and business-resource groups. PRINTING 520-568-7800 Pumping Repair “This is a voluntary program,” she said. Cactus Mountain Properties, LeadingEdgeAcademy.com www.ClarksSepticTankAZ.com The Business Registry Program will LLC MaricopaNewHomes.Net Licensed & Bonded • ROC 186986 Maricopa Elementary School be an online process. Instead of $50 for a Kent Richards CanadiansInArizona.Net Helping You Sell Yourself (520) 568-8001 18150 N. Alterra Parkway business license, companies can register for • High Quality Brochures & Booklets 520-568-5160 Electrical District No. 3 • Postcards, Flyers & Business Cards Desert Canyon Properties RESTAURANTS MES.MaricopaUSD.org 19756 N. John Wayne Parkway $10 annually. The BRP will not eliminate the 520-424-9021 • EDDM & Direct Mail Rita Weiss Arroyo Grille necessity of permits and zoning. • Retractable & Vinyl Banners 44565 Granite Drive Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Maricopa High School ED3Online.org (602) 231-8525 602-818-2511 48456 W. SR 238 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. BenchmarkPrinting.net DesertCanyonProperties.com 520-568-2000 520-568-8102 Global Water Resources Information asked on the one-page, online ArroyoGrille.com MHS.MaricopaUSD.org 22590 N. Powers Parkway 866-940-1102 Business Registry Program: GWResources.com • New or existing business WEDDINGS • VA or Nonprofit Getting Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 48456 W. SR 238 • Full name of business owner/ to BRIAN PETERSHEIM REALTOR 520-568-2000 representative AkChinSouthernDunes.com KNOW • Primary phone Maricopan since: 2006 Maricopa Unifi ed School District #20 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. • Primary email address Hometown: Pensacola, Florida 520-568-5100 • MaricopaUSD.org • Business name/DBA Family: Wife Suzanne, daughter Haley Maricopa Wells • Physical address of business and son Brian Jr. Middle School • Business sector 45725 W. Honeycutt Ave. Pet peeve: What’s a blinker? 520-568-7100 • Description of business Like most about Maricopa: This community MWMS.MaricopaUSD.org • Transaction Privilege Tax identification comes together for people in need. Pima Butte number Elementary School • Acknowledge legal disclaimer FAVORITE … 42202 W. Rancho El Dorado WINDOW TREATMENT Parkway “The goal is to make conducting business Charity: ASPCA 520-568-7150 in the City of Maricopa as easy and simple PBES.MaricopaUSD.org Meal: Crawfi sh boil — extra spicy. as possible,” Airheart said. “So the businesses Website: MaricopaNewHomes.Net RAM Academy and entrepreneurs of the community drive 45012 W. 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1. 41696 W. Snow Bird Lane, Province Raquel Hendrickson 520-836-5802

A one-owner, single-story home in Province was the most Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec www.Brutinel.com LEAST expensive home sold in Maricopa Oct. 16-Nov. 15. Sellers took ROC 068025 ROC 074815 EXPENSIVE $6,000 off the asking price to sell in less than two months. The Source: City of Maricopa *Nov. 1-19 ROC 067458 ROC 067457 lakeside property includes a three-car garage, beautiful courtyard HOME SOLD and covered back patio with built-in barbecue and a fire pit.

Sold: Oct. 19 Community: Province Purchase price: $389,000 Features: Lakefront, updated Square footage: 2,044 landscaping, large kitchen, Price per square foot: $190.31 huge master bedroom with bay Days on market: 41 windows, 55+ gated community Maricopa’s Builder: Meritage Listing Agent: Jesse 1. 17364 N. Marina Ave., Alterra Year built: 2015 Kibler, HomeSmart #1 Realtor Kyle Norby Bedrooms: 3 Selling Agent: Terry Sperry, Bathrooms: 2 Coldwell Banker Over 500 Homes The least expensive home sold in Maricopa Oct. 16-Nov. 15 was Sold in 5 years a two-story with a history that tells the story of the recession Dayv Morgan in Maricopa. First listed eight years ago for $65,000, it initially 2. 41059 W. Robbins Drive, Homestead...... $315,000 ABR, CDPE, CSSPE sold seven years ago for $850 and again nine months later OWNER, REALTOR� for $800 and finally went for an all-time low of $775. 3. 41635 W. Snow Bird Lane, Province...... $299,000 4. 43597 W. Snow Drive, The Villages Sold: Oct. 27 Bathrooms: 3 at Rancho El Dorado...... $291,500 Purchase price: $160,000 Community: Alterra 5. 21919 N. Balboa Drive, Rancho El Dorado...... $285,000 Square footage: 2,630 Features: 2-car garage, basic Price per square foot: $98.15 appliances, full master bedroom Days on market: 21 Listing Agent: Dayv Morgan, Builder: K Hovnanian HomeSmart Success Year built: 2005 Selling Agent: Dale Dressel, Bedrooms: 3 HomeSmart Success For a full list of last month’s Maricopa 2. 19337 N. Ibiza Lane, Tortosa...... $163,000 home sales, see 3. 21415 N. Scott Drive, Rancho El Dorado...... $168,500 InMaricopa.com/ 19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Suite 100 4. 35985 W. Prado St., Tortosa...... $170,000 Real-Estate. 5. 36143 W. Vera Cruz Drive, Tortosa ...... $170,000 (480) 251-4231 • [email protected] www.HomeSmartSuccess.com

36 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 37 Traditions Services Remember when: A look Senior services back at Christmas traditions available in and By Joan Koczor around Maricopa Christmas is a holiday celebrated around the By Bob Marsh world by more than 400 million diverse people in many different ways. Americans have their own unique I repeatedly see Facebook posts Enrollment is Oct. 15-Dec.7.) Dr. C. Jon Beecroft Dr. Kelvin Crezee Dr. Alex Stewart Christmas feasts. asking, “What services are available The presenter also provided • New England has lumberjack pie to seniors in Maricopa?” The information covering a long list of C(mashed potato crust, meats and question is coming from senior resources available • Ingrown Toenails cinnamon). seniors who want to retire through the Pinal-Gila SENIOR LIVING SENIOR • Pennsylvania Dutch serve sand tarts here, from homeowners Council and the Arizona • Sprains & Fractures (thin, crisp sugar cookies). Iwho want to relocate their Department of Economic • Athletic Injuries • North Carolina features Moravian love- parents here, from retirees Security, including cate- feast buns (sweet bread of flour and who are learning what gories like: • Warts mashed potatoes). Gift giving goes back to the original it’s like to live on a fixed • Adult Protective • Plantar Fasciitis • Baltimore serves sauerkraut with the Christmas when the Magi brought gifts of income, and from seniors Bob Marsh Services turkey. frankincense, gold and myrrh to the Christ who need help or are • Addiction and Drug • Varicose Veins Treatment • Virginia gives us oyster and ham pie. child for his security and in good will. looking to enhance their lifestyle Management • Ankle & Foot Surgery • Southern states have hominy grits and get the most out of their senior • Aging, Disability and soufflé and whiskey cake (with one cup years. Caregiver Resources • Bunions & Bone Spurs of 100-proof whiskey). and Miracle on 34th Street. Getting the family While the City of Maricopa • Benefits, Entitlements, and • Louisiana’s treat is Creole gumbo with together to watch these programs provides and the Maricopa Unified School Advocacy ham, veal, chicken, shrimp, a chance to de-stress and get in the District have done a good job of • Financial and Legal Planning oysters and crabmeat. holiday mood. providing a temporary replacement Services • New Mexico has empanaditas The Christmas tree is usually for the demolished Copa Center • Food and Nutrition (little beef pies with applesauce, one of the first signs that the holiday in the form of classrooms where Assistance pine nuts and raisins). season has arrived. Whether natural seniors can gather to play cards, • Health, Medical, and Long- • Hawaii serves turkey teriyaki or artificial, they are decorated with and while City Council has Term Care marinated and cooked over an lights, tinsel, garland and ornaments. supported a monthly game night at • Housing and Utilities Joan Koczor outdoor pit. Candy canes date as far back Copper Sky, the senior years aren’t Assistance Two convenient locations WorldHolidayTraditions.com has the as 1670 in Cologne, Germany, where the all fun and games. Our civilization • Independent Living Services recipes for many of these dishes cathedral choirmaster wanted to quiet the has created an extensive set of We’ll be working to add to this children during their yearly Living Crèche Christmas cards are the top-selling resources and services to enhance list and fill in the many resources Maricopa Foot & A few of the more popular Christmas tradition on Christmas Eve. He asked a local holiday card of the year. This tradition our seniors’ lives and to provide a available in each category along traditions uniquely American are: candy maker to create what began about 1822 in safety net when needed. with information on how to access Ankle Center Movies. Americans tend to watch nostalgic he called sweet sticks for America prompting the The Maricopa Multi-Cultural these resources. (520) 494-1090 movies and holiday-themed program like It’s the children. He requested Superintendent of Mails Consortium (MMCC) is working Some key resources: a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Rudolf they should have a crook to state he would hire an to pull together an inventory of all • PGCSC.org, info@pgcsc. MFAAC.com the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman at the top of each stick as a additional 16 mailmen to the federal, state, regional, county org, 800-293-9393 reminder of the shepherds handle the delivery of the and local resources and services • ElderCare.gov 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 126 who visited the baby Jesus. handmade greeting cards. available to seniors, their families • AZDAARS.GetCare.com/ Just south of ACE Hardware He further stated the color Treasure the memories you and their caregivers. Consumer, 800-677-1116 white be used to teach the and your family make this holiday To start this off, MMCC, Most of these senior services children about Christianity season and will remember long after in cahoots with Joan Koczor are available online, by phone Ahwatukee Foot & and remind them of Jesus’ the gifts are opened. and Arnold Jackson from the and through administrators Ankle Center sinless life. City’s Age-Friendly Maricopa and volunteers at Pinal and Gila The candy cane’s peppermint Joan Koczor is a senior advocate and Advisory Committee, hosted a counties’ Senior Centers in Apache (480) 893-1090 recipe was first published in a member of the Age-Friendly Maricopa presentation by the Pinal-Gila Junction, Coolidge, Florence, Casa 1844. The earliest patent for Advisory Committee. Council for Senior Citizens at the Grande, Eloy, Globe, Hayden, AHWFAC.com a candy cane machine was Copper Sky Police Substation in Miami, Payson and Superior. 15810 S. 45th St., Suite190 filed by the Bunte Brothers of October. The presentation covered Just south of Chandler Blvd. Chicago in 1920. a timely summary of Medicare- Bob Marsh is a member of the based resources. (Medicare Open MMCC board. 38 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 39 Exercise New staff Start healthy routine at Sun Life welcomes new the imperfect time — now members to Family Practice By Aaron Gilbert and Women’s Health Centers HEALTH

Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to start eating better, exercising or By Maria Villalobos, Community Relations Coordinator, Sun Life Family Health Center finally getting in shape? Are you putting off that dream trip, new project or that skill you’ve been meaning to learn? Care Human beings are always “waiting for the perfect time.” But why? For many, it’s a great distraction and justification. It helps us avoid the That’s At Home, Areal — and risky — work of doing. For others, perfectionism and avoid- ance serve as strong armor against potential embarrassment, criticism Wherever You Live. and failure. “I could ___ but ___” keeps us safe from pain. Comfort Keepers® provides in-home care Unfortunately, it’s also what keeps us from grow- services that help seniors and others live ing, thriving and being who we know we have the po- tential to be. That’s why all-or-nothing thinking — If I safe, happy and independent lives in the don’t do this perfectly then it’s worthless — rarely gets comfort of their own homes. us “all.” It usually gets us “nothing.”

What to do next: Aaron Gilbert 1. Revise your expectations. Recognize there is no perfect time and there never will be. There is only now. 2. Carve out time, even if it’s imperfect. Nobody will give that time to you. You’ll need to take it. Give yourself permission to make yourself — and your fitness and health goals — a priority. Find the time you need in your schedule. Lindsey Graft, PA-C Disnilda Mercado-DePAz, RPA-C Kyle McDevitt, DNP-WHCNP-BC Don’t have time for an hour-long workout? No problem. How much time do you have? Twenty minutes? Ten minutes? Work with what Family Practice is pleased to welcome “After previously working at a federally enjoys serving the community.” you’ve got. Lindsey Graft, PA-C, to the organization’s qualified health center in New York, I wanted Mrs. McDevitt completed her Bachelor Don’t expect things to go perfectly smoothly. Instead, anticipate family health center office located on Bowlin to continue to work with an organization that of Science in Nursing in 2009 from Grand and strategize. Instead of waiting for things to slow down, start making Road. Ms. Graft joined Sun Life because, “I is committed to helping the community.” Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. She Maricopa Caregivers serving Maricopa clients something happen right now, in the middle of the mess. believe in Sun Life’s compassionate, holistic, Ms. Mercado-DePaz completed her earned her Master in Women’s Health Nurse 3. Just start. If you feel stuck, just do something. Anything. Find the multidisciplinary approach to healthcare.” Physician Assistant Program at Harlem Practitioner in 2016 from Arizona State smallest possible thing you can do right now, in the next five minutes, FMs. Graft earned her Bachelor of Hospital and received her certification from University, Phoenix, Arizona. Mrs. McDevitt Serving Maricopa and and do it. Now you’ve started! Exercise Science degree from the University the City University of New York, New York is a member of the American Nurses At my personal training studio, we concentrate on finding “five- of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Alabama, in City, New York in 2012. She is certified by Association, the National Association of Surrounding Area minute actions.” Instead of coming up with the biggest, grandest scheme, 2009. In 2014, she earned her Master of the National Commission of Certification Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and think about what you could do in just five minutes to help move yourself Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree of Physician Assistants, the only certifying the American College of Obstetricians and — even just a tiny bit — in the direction of your goals. Then, go do it. from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, organization for physician assistants in the Gynecologists. 4. Expect resistance. It’s normal. Push through it. Resistance doesn’t Indiana. United States. Born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Mrs. mean this won’t work. It just means you’ve started. Born in Indiana, Ms. Graft is a new Born in New York, Ms. Mercado-DePaz is McDevitt is a new resident of Arizona. You only have to get through this moment. This moment of starting resident of Arizona. She enjoys spending time a new resident of Arizona. She and her husband of 16 years have two will be the hardest. Luckily, it won’t last long. with her shi tzu named Tucker. She enjoys She and her husband of seven years have children and a dog. She enjoys traveling and 5. Get support. Let go of the concept of the lone hero. Instead, start hiking, running, biking (anything outdoors two sons. She enjoys spending time with her photography. building your support systems. Whether it’s a friend or family member, and adventurous) and spending time with family and friends. She is bilingual in Spanish workout buddy or a coach, find someone to fire up your booster rockets her friends and family. She is excited to help and excited to help and work with new Contact us today! until you can fly on your own. and work with new patients in the Maricopa patients in the Maricopa community. community. We are also pleased to welcome Kyle Aaron Gilbert, CSCS, is founder/owner of Longevity Athletics. We also welcome Disnilda Mercado- McDevitt, DNP-WHCNP-BC, to the (480) 659-9201 DePAz, RPA-C, to the organization’s family organization’s Center for Women offices 520-261-4661 health center office located on Bowlin Road. located in Chandler and Apache Junction. [email protected] Ms. Mercado-DePaz joined Sun Life because, Mrs. McDevitt joined Sun Life because, “She Sponsored Content

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Top 10 tips from new edition of Trending on ‘Physical Activity Guidelines’ InMaricopa.com 2 vehicles HEALTH Released Nov. 12, U.S. Department of Health released an updated version of its “Physical Activity Guidelines for 1 overturn on Americans.” It reflects the extensive amount of new knowledge gained since the first edition, released in 2008. Here SR 347 are 10 areas of knowledge covered in the guidelines: Local News • Coupons • Calendar Apex breaks Adults should do at least 2.5 to 5 hours Older adults should determine their 2 ground on private a week of moderate-intensity, or 1.25 to level of effort for physical activity Business Directory • Advertising racetrack after tumultuous year 4 2.5 a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic 8 relative to their level of fitness. physical activity, or an equivalent combination Man accused of sexual of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic Older adults with chronic conditions activity. Preferably, aerobic activity should be should understand whether and how 3 extortion arrested by PCSO spread throughout the week. 9 their conditions affect their ability to do regular physical activity safely. Villages 4 home with pool most expensive sold

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42 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 Things to Do Things to Do BUY A $50 DECEMBER Sugar Plum Tea Gin Blossoms Narcotics Anonymous NATIVE GIFT CARD 2-5 p.m., Maricopa 6 p.m., Ak-Chin Circle 7 p.m., Maricopa 1-2 Performing Arts Center 16000 N. Maricopa Road Community Church AND GET A FREE Joy to the Herd 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE! 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Shamrock Farms Living Nativity Maricopa 15 5-8 p.m., Community Parents of Addicted 40034 W. Clayton, Stanfield Masik Tas Carnival of Hope Church Loved Ones (PAL) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Ak-Chin Circle 1 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave. 7 p.m., Maricopa Behavioral 16000 N. Maricopa Road Health Services $17.99 Santa Run & Ugly Sweater Run 21300 N. John Wayne Creche (Nativity) Festival 20 WINGS ANY STYLE 7-10 a.m., Copper Sky Junior Rodeo & Bull Bash Parkway, Suite 103 5-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Must present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offer. Regional Park 9 a.m., Ak-Chin Rodeo Arena Valid only at Maricopa location. Expires 12/31/18. Christ of Latter-day Saints 44345 W. Martin Luther Narcia Street TUESDAYS File 45235 W. Honeycutt Ave. Maricopa Music Circle performs its Grand Winter Holiday Concert King Jr. Blvd. Celebrate Recovery Dec. 8. Two Rivers Coffee & Karaoke Masik Tas Light Parade Merry Copa Holiday Festival 10 p.m., Luxe Lounge 5 p.m., Maricopa 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Indian Community Community Church 3-8 p.m., Copper Sky 16000 N. Maricopa Road $5 OFF Music to ring out Farrell Road Regional Park 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. GET $5 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE! 44345 W. Martin Luther 16 Must present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offer. in December Grand Winter Holiday Concert WEDNESDAYS King Jr. Blvd. Masik Tas Carnival Valid only at Maricopa location. Does not include alcohol, tax, or gratuity. 7:30 p.m., Maricopa Babytime Expires 12/31/18. Noon-7 p.m., Ak-Chin Circle December is a musical month for Maricopa. Student performers and Agricultural Center 9:30 a.m., Maricopa Public Library 3 16000 N. Maricopa Road veteran musicians alike are tuning up for holiday programs. 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Maricopa Historical Society: Dec. 1 The Apache Wars 9-18 18 Harrah’s Club 777 Toastmasters 18 INCH PIZZA 5:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library City Council Work Session 3 p.m., Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Maricopa High School band members will be heard at Copper Sky for the Holiday Homes on Parade 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road 6 p.m., Maricopa City Hall 15406 N. Maricopa Road Santa Run Dec. 1 at around 7:30 a.m. 6-8 p.m., various locations 1 Topping for $9.99 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza 4 S.M.A.R.T. Kids Additional toppings for an extra charge. Must present coupon at time of Dec. 4 9 purchase. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at Maricopa location. City Hall Tree Lighting & 3:30 p.m., Maricopa Public Library Handbell Choir City Council Regular Session Expires 12/31/18. MHS bands will present their annual “Pass in Review” concert highlighting 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Council Swearing In 7 p.m., Maricopa City Hall symphonic band, marching band, percussion and intermediate band. “Pass 4 p.m., Central Arizona College 5:30 p.m., Maricopa City Hall 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza in Review” is at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. 17945 N. Regent Drive Maricopa Police Explorer 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza Post Meeting Dec. 8 10 21 5 p.m., Maricopa High School Pass in Review with Maricopa 8-Bits Video Gaming Catch up with the MHS Marching Rams again at 7 p.m. when they perform Masik Tas Golf Tournament 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. High School Music Department 4 p.m., Maricopa Public Library in the Light Parade for Ak-Chin’s Masik Tas on Farrell Road. 10 a.m., Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 7 p.m., Maricopa Happy Holidays 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Also that night, Maricopa Music Circle will be joined by soloists from 48456 W. State Route 238 THURSDAYS Performing Arts Center Family Story Time ONYX Dancers and Maricopa Chorus for the “Grand Winter Holiday 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. 4 p.m., Maricopa Public Library FROM YOUR NATIVE Concert.” The concert will be at the University of Arizona’s Maricopa 12 SUNDAYS Narcotics Anonymous 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Agricultural Center at 7:30 p.m. MUSD Governing Board Meeting 7 7 p.m., Maricopa Bizet’s cathedral bells ring in the evening, followed by Berlin’s “White 6:30 p.m., Maricopa Unified 8-Bits Video Gaming School District Office Community Church Narcotics Anonymous Christmas,” Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, “I’ll be home for Christmas,” 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Social Services 4 p.m., Maricopa Public Library 44150 W. Maricopa- 44977 W. Hathaway Ave. “Hark! The herald angels sing,” “The Christmas Song,” “Jingle Bells” in 48227 W. Farrell Road 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road Casa Grande Hwy. Also fi nd coupons ragtime and, of course, several movements from Handel’s monumental “Messiah.” The concert will close with a sing-along to the Hallelujah MONDAYS-FRIDAYS FRIDAYS at InMaricopa.com/ 8 13 Senior Drop-In Chorus — so bring your music and be ready to join in. Al-Anon Meeting Coupons 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market Chamber of Commerce 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Cruz 7 p.m., Community of 8-11 a.m., Sequoia Dec. 9 Breakfast Elementary School Hope Church Pathway Academy 7 a.m., Central Arizona College 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd. Central Arizona College’s Handbell Choir has made its concert in Maricopa 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave. 19265 N. Porter Road 17945 N. Regent Drive a winter tradition. “Let Them Ring” starts at 4 p.m. in Building A, Room MONDAYS 101. The rich harmonies of handbells perform a lineup of beautiful music. MFMD Ride for Toys 14 Senior Bowling Admission is free, but seating is limited, and tickets disappear quickly. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Copper Sky 10 a.m., UltraStar Multi- Masik Tas Carnival 21164 N. John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa 44345 W. Martin Luther 4-10:30 p.m., Ak-Chin Circle tainment Center EventsAtCAC.com King Jr. Blvd. 16000 N. Maricopa Road 16000 N. Maricopa Road Kitchen Open: 11am-11pm; Lounge: 11am-2am Dec. 14 520-568-6077 Gin Blossoms headline a free concert at Ak-Chin Circle for Masik Tas. For details on these and other local events — and to list For details on these and other local events — and to list Gates open at 6 p.m. Vertical Horizon opens the show. 8 your own — visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar. 8 your own — visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar. NativeGrillAndWings.com

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DEC. 1-23, 26-31 SPONSORED BY: MEDIA PARTNERS: TICKETS ON SALE | NOW 11th Annual Community of Hope (above) presents its Living Nativity Dec. Ak-Chin Masik Tas Celebration 8 while the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Ak-Chin Circle day Saints hosts a DESERT, LIGHT AND SOUND UNITE IN A Nativity Festival (left). MESMERIZING DISPLAY LIKE NEVER BEFORE. 16000 N. Maricopa Road NOW - MAY 12

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For 13 years, Community of Hope has presented its Living Nativity program, even as the church changed locations to 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave. Three years ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints next door began a traditional Creche display of scores of nativity sets from around the world. RODEO EVENTS This year, the two are joining forces to present a unique and spiritual reflection on the beginnings of Christianity. Both churches Dec. 15-16 will have their programs Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Community of Hope Pastor Rusty Akers said both are come- Ak-Chin Circle Arena and-go events, with his 14th annual living nativity cycling through several performances during the evening. Church members perform the roles in an outdoor set with narration from the New Testament. “It’s become a Christmas tradition for many people,” Akers said. “If you’ve never been, we’d love to invite you out.” Bishop Brian Hoffman said the Creche Festival had more than 100 nativity sets on display last year and he expects even more this year. Besides the United States, the sets come from Mexico, Israel, Europe, South America and elsewhere. The tour is self-guided and at your own pace. “These are depictions from the life of Christ,” Hoffman said. “So, FREE Gin Blossoms concert, Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Circle Field sit back and remember the purpose of the Christmas season.” Both churches are on Honeycutt Avenue across from Maricopa FREE Carnival, Dec. 14-16, Ak-Chin Circle High School. After visitors enjoy one program, they are invited to walk next door to experience the other. Both will have refreshments For more info-call (520) 568-1045 or visit our website: http://ak-chin.nsn.us/_masiktas/ and children’s activities. 46 InMaricopa.com | December 2018 December 2018 | InMaricopa.com 47 ADVERTISER INDEX MARICOPA’S #1 HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING GUIDE Call for quick,

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