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PEOPLE A photo gallery captures Maricopans around town. Page 8 Written History Project focuses on Jim and Louise Slack. Page 10 What do Maricopans think of National Anthem protests? Page 11 Joe Abodeely runs a base camp for Vietnam veterans. Page 12 Dishon Gregory is an award-winning Joe Abodeely stands December 2, 2017 JROTC instructor. Page 14 at his Maricopa property, where he Pastor Jim Hain describes himself as a hosts "Base Camp" 2-8 p.m. teacher-preacher. Page 16 for fellow Vietnam Copa Central Command brought help to veterans. hurricane victims. Page 18 12 at Copper Sky Regional Park
Mason Callejas FAMILY GOVERNMENT SENIOR LIVING A photo gallery showcases youth and family activities. Page 20 ADOT updates the schedule for the SR 347 Sheriolyn Curry has tips for sharing overpass. Page 43 Thanksgiving with the elderly. Page 56 Jennifer Robinson offers ideas for staying focused. Page 22 Copa Bingo returns as economic Joan Koczor knows how to de-stress the development boost. Page 44 holidays. Page 57 Murray Siegel addresses prepping kids from the State of the City for high-tech jobs. Page 23 A photo gallery WWII vet Jim Carpenter is Veterans address. Page 46 Parade’s first grand marshal.Page 58 Mackenzie Ford would rather have her face covered in mud than makeup. Page 24 Seniors share opinions on rec space at Santa Cruz Elementary. Page 61 Tina and Michael Hoehler confront a HOME Manuel Quintana volunteers as a running loved one’s addiction. Page 26 Most expensive and least expensive coach. Page 62 homes sold. Page 48 Maricopa VFW earned another service HomeSmart’s Dayv Morgan explains VA BUSINESS award. Page 63 loans. Page 49 Veteran-owned businesses find a place in
Maricopa. Page 28 Master Gardener Al Brandenburg knows beans. Page 50 THINGS TO DO wants to expand Vekol Susan Guerin 2nd Saturday Market is returning on an Market. Page 32 Home building permits slowed down in October. Page 51 unexpected day. Page 64 include permits, Business briefs Check the calendar for Maricopa activities. 1 mile run/walk inspections and other news. Page 34 Page 65 with this directory of HEALTH Shop local New Veterans Parade joins the 5K run. businesses. Page 36 Aaron Gilbert urges getting into a healthy Page 66 4-6 p.m. collections were routine now. Page 54 Maricopa’s sales tax Artist’s Studio Crawl brings art fans home. volatile over the last year. Page 39 WIC offers a new way to pay. Page 55 Page 67 at InMaricopa’s client Fun times Military Motor March takes a ride through appreciation event. Page 40 Maricopa. Page 68 Brave Little Brielle Run is raising funds for rare disease. Page 69 Maricopa High School will perform “The ON THE COVER: John Turcott, a retired Marine, installs a window at a Maricopa home. He and his wife Taming of the Shrew.” Page 70 Julie, former Navy petty officer, have owned Lizard Height Glass for 12 years.Photo by Mason Callejas VISIT MARICOPA-AZ.GOV TO LEARN MORE 4 InMaricopa.com | November 2017 November 2017 | InMaricopa.com 5 FROM THE EDITOR a perfect solution but what on InMaricopa's recent followers on … Letter earth is the down side? Why oh JOIN why don’t we want our roads safer? I don’t see a hidden On ballot Props 416 agenda to this. Voting YES unless A salute to Maricopa’s veterans Publisher someone has a tremendously SCOTT BARTLE and 417 to improve transportation: good argument against it and n November, we celebrate our veterans. Mar- veteran. A more recent retiree from the service fea- Editor so far I haven’t see that. icopa’s population is estimated to be at least 10 tured this issue is Master Sgt. Dishon Gregory, who RAQUEL HENDRICKSON Jesse Gardner Voted No and Glenda Robert Ray Lauren Brandon Carol percent ex-service members, a proportion just a instructs cadets in Maricopa High School’s Air Force Steve Guenther II But there’s no I hope many more will also. Lumbardo Davidson Shyanne Bayless Dortmann Ilittle higher than the state’s. Some served in war, Junior ROTC program. Writers guarantee it’s gonna happen. ALBERT BRANDENBERG others in peacetime. Few who served in combat are at InMaricopa’s November issue is not just about JulieAnna Carsen I voted “yes” They don’t have approval from ease talking about it with those who did not. But we military veterans. Meet the latest Miss City of Mar- JOYCELYN CABRERA GRIC to do anything. And MASON CALLEJAS and mailed my ballot today. did get some Maricopa veterans to share a little about icopa Outstanding Teen Mackenzie Ford, a student if they can’t work it out, the MICHELLE CHANCE how their experience in the military at Maricopa High School, and learn the sor- AARON GILBERT Brynda Blowers I don’t proposal clearly states that shapes their approach to life. row that put the strength behind her plat- RAQUEL HENDRICKSON understand. Why are so many the money will go somewhere Meet six veterans who have set form. Also at MHS, a retiree who volunteers JOAN KOCZOR people against this? I get we else. I’m voting NO. up shop in Maricopa, from one Ma- as an assistant coach explains why he’s called FRAN LYONS hate new taxes but dang...347 JENNIFER ROBINSON rine who has been installing home “Coach Grandpa” in our Senior Living sec- and the road to Casa Grande Debra K Shattuck I would Chas Karen Ian Jake Diego MURRAY SIEGEL and auto glass in Maricopa for a tion. And more from MHS: the theater de- are in desperate need of like to know what Maricopa Reilly Monarque Mase Meyer Armando dozen years to another who just partment will be performing “The Taming of Photographers improvements. I get that it’s County plans to do and how launched his pest-control business. the Shrew” this month, which is previewed in MASON CALLEJAS not a perfect solution and we soon if we passed this thing? We include three Army guys and a this issue. MICHELLE CHANCE face the issue of it potentially We can’t have an extra lane Navy petty officer. Get up to date on the overpass schedule, RAQUEL HENDRICKSON bottle necking at Riggs...but it’s that stops at the county line. ANITA MCLEOD November sees the debut of learn about eWIC cards, look inside Vekol a start....3/4 of the drive will be Maricopa’s Veterans Day Parade, which you can read Market and learn about Assembly of God’s new pas- VICTOR MORENO Joshua Babb This number JONATHAN WILLIAMS safer. It certainly can’t make it about in these pages. The grand marshal is nonage- tor, all in the November issue. worse. And for God’s sake, the of lanes is not the issue, it’s narian Jim Carpenter, a Navy veteran of the Pacific in Happy reading, Designer road to Casa Grande is currently the Riggs intersection that Vince Nicole K. Gwen Tom Angela J. World War II and a true-blue Boy Scout, and you can CARL BEZUIDENHOUT a death trap. I get that it’s not this does not address. Zangari Nanny Calaro Ronca White read a about him in this issue, too. Maricopa Historical Society’s guest presenter this Advertising month is retired colonel Joe Abodeely, a founder of SCOTT BARTLE the Arizona Military Museum, a resident of unincor- VINCENT MANFREDI porated Maricopa and an outspoken Vietnam War RAQUEL HENDRICKSON | Editor MICHELLE SORENSEN NOVEMBER GIFT GIVEAWAYS Volume 12, Issue 11 InMaricopa ® Contributors 44400 W. 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1. Heavyweight Dan Charles shows off his belt during the RUF mixed martial arts event Sept. 23 at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center. Victor Moreno 2. Maricopa marked Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 19 with a proclamation and traditional music at City Hall. Mason Callejas 3. Veterans and Blue Star Moms gathered at City Hall for the Veterans Day proclamation Oct. 17. Mason Callejas 4. Maricopa Fire/Medical Department gave a 5 6 presentation on fire preparedness Oct. 2 after a Sept. 26 house fire in The Villages.Mason Callejas 5. Will and Beth LaHousse, posing with the Bainbridge Cup, were among Province Pickleball Players who competed in Spain in September. Submitted Apache Crown Dancers performed at Ak-Chin Indian 6. Matthew Ortega and Carrie Vargas Community's annual Native performed in "Sweeney Todd" for Maricopa American Recognition Day at Community Theatre in October. Mason Callejas Antone Park Sept. 30. 7. Rancho El Dorado resident Loren Aragon and Raquel Hendrickson his wife Valentina among some of his recent designs after he was named Couture Designer of the Year at Phoenix Fashion Week Oct. 7. 7 Raquel Hendrickson
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im and Louise Slack and their three Cocktail Time by his habit of stirring his everything to the ground, including Jim’s Vekol Market children came to Maricopa in 1956 drink with his thumb. jeep and two other cars. Dick Stensrud, from Casa Grande. They leased the Substitute mail carriers were always Louise’s nephew, was behind the cash JTexaco station from Harry Little, hard to find in Maricopa. I was glad to have register, and suffered a broken leg. Jim which included a bay for auto repair and Jim as mine on Route 1 for five years. He and Louise were living in the back of the lubes. Jim was formerly service manager was always available and never said “no” service station when it burned. Prior to this, for Blinky Wilson Lincoln Mercury in Casa when I needed him. the big old Dallas Smith house where they Grande and Walter Pontiac. Their home was One time Pat and I and another couple lived (built by Perry Williams in 1884) was Serving in the old Dallas Smith big house, located were on our regular trip to Mexico in destroyed by fire [in 1960]. delicious just south of today’s Business Barn. a Volks-wagen Beatle and ran short of After the fire, they built two Jim Walter WE Jim repaired the autos, and Louise time returning. Therefore, I called the pre-fab homes on McDavid Road west of breakfasts pumped the gas — at least until 5 p.m. when Slack number from a service station in Maricopa High School where they lived for CATER, the cocktail hour began. His favorite drink Magdelena, Sonora, and Louise answered several years. and lunches TOO! was Calvert whiskey and Coke. The Calvert the phone. I said, “I am stuck here in Sonora Jim and Louise Slack did not get rich daily! bottle had a picture of a cavalier wearing and can’t make it back in time to work in the while living in Maricopa but had a lot of a large hat. At 5 p.m. each day, Jim would morning.” I overheard Louise shout to Jim, friends and fun. After leaving Maricopa, LOWEST announce, “It’s time to kiss the man with “Brock is in jail in old Mexico.” The phone they moved to Grants, New Mexico, and Convenience Store, TOBACCO the hat.” All were welcome to the party in gave out before I could correct her, but Jim after that returned to Casa Grande, where Deli and Fuel Station PRICES the back room, and many attended. carried the mail anyway. they each fought a courageous battle with Open 6 a.m. M-F and Both were friendly and big-hearted The Slacks had some bad luck during cancer before passing away. IN TOWN! 8 a.m. Sat. & Sun. people with many friends. When a repair their years in Maricopa. In 1959, they job was not charged, Jim would say, “Write lost their oldest daughter, Mickey, in an This recollection was written by the late it up to repair to the hammer.” automobile accident. Then a lady from Casa Harry C. Brock, husband of local historian 47 Carlyle Rd Andy Cole worked at the station for a Grande drove a 1959 Oldsmobile into their Patricia Brock, who wrote “Reflections of a 47021 W. Farrell Road N ohn Wayne wy
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brings with him a wealth of regional wartime Historical Society knowledge. On Nov. 6 at the Maricopa Public Library, he will discuss the origin of the Arizona presenter offers ‘base camp’ National Guard and historical, military activities at Maricopa Wells. PEOPLE His work at the museum highlights all for Vietnam veterans branches of the military spanning every U.S. war. However, his main undertaking is promoting the achievements of Vietnam vets By Michelle Chance Photos by Mason Callejas who he said are still misunderstood. “I’m 74. I don’t know how long I’m going to live, but until the day I die I’m going to do ocated down a winding, county road and bunkered beneath a small mountain in Every April, as many as 250 people pitch what I can to help set the record straight about Thunderbird Farms is a hidden haven for Vietnam veterans. tents and stay a week camping, shooting and the honorable service of Vietnam veterans,” Col. Joseph Abodeely has opened his “base camp” to fellow Vietnam vets for sharing a bond that Abodeely said only they Abodeely said. “That’s my mission in life.” Lnearly two decades. The 20-acre property features a shooting range, a cantina and a understand about each other. 35-foot guard tower. “You can’t hang around with the guys (you IF YOU GO It’s also where Abodeely calls home. work with) because they didn’t know what it meant to go out on patrols at night, to get shot What: Maricopa Historical Society Presentation at, to see guys die around you, to smell the veterans were in Vietnam. So, you could talk Vietnam, Vietnam-era and Vietnamese veterans Who: Retired Col. Joseph Abodeely sweet stench of burnt bodies from napalm, to about those who died, but what about those at Elements Event Center. When: Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. see people’s brains lying on the ground — they who lived?” Abodeely asked. “We came home and we were treated like Where: Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. don’t know that. They don’t know what it’s like Abodeely has organized an event to honor criminals and that was wrong and that’s why Smith-Enke Road to see grown men terrified,” Abodeely said. living Vietnam vets since 2011. I do what I do. That’s why we are having this How much: Free The gathering every spring is an On Oct. 28, the seventh annual dinner,” Abodeely said. Info: [email protected] opportunity to visit those who have been there. Commemoration of the Vietnam War honored As CEO of the military museum, Abodeely “When you come to base camp for the Vietnam veterans, they can be around other guys who knew. It’s a brotherhood, it’s a comradery,” Abodeely said. Abodeely served in Vietnam as a combat Hard-to-Find Offi ce/Warehouse Lease infantry unit commander during the Tet Space at Below Market Prices Offensive of 1968. He retired from the military in 1995. Between those years, Abodeely joined the Arizona National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as a deputy Maricopa County Attorney and later as a criminal defense attorney. He founded the Arizona Military Museum in Phoenix in 1980. Out of all his achievements, honoring his brethren in Vietnam is what he is most proud of. “Vietnam veterans have not gotten their dues. When people talk about wars, they always talk about all of the wars except Vietnam — in a negative way,” Abodeely said COLOR KEY: To Abodeely, one of the more somber BLUE = LEASED; GREEN = AVAILABLE recognition efforts is the Vietnam Veterans Mesquite Building: Now Two Suites Available! Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., which Suite B off ers 2,147 SF of fl ex space with two air- For leasing info: 520-568-3246 lists the names of U.S. soldiers who died in conditioned offi ces, one ADA compliant bathroom the war. and evaporative cooling in the warehouse. BROKERS WELCOME! “The wall is a gigantic tombstone. The Suite E off ers 2,277 SF of fully air-conditioned 12501 N. Murphy Rd, Maricopa, AZ only reason it was accepted at the time is fl ex space with two offi ces and two ADA www.leaseakchin.com Joe Abodeely owns 20 acres west of Maricopa where he has "Base Camp" because it was the only thing anyone would unisex bathrooms. custom leasing solutions in a native environment for Vietnam veterans. do to recognize the fact that Vietnam
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Early into his military career Gregory “I used to be an instructor; I used to be described Gregory as “one of the finest non- Master sergeant pushes high school served in operations Desert Shield and Desert in Honor Guard, so that’s right up my alley,” commissioned officers I have met.” Storm for combined tours in 1990. After Gregory said. In October, Kirksey nominated Gregory for cadets to exceed expectations deploying to Qatar for Operation Southern Not surprisingly, his philosophy in the the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Watch, he took a special duty assignment as a classroom is one backed by years in the service. Education Teacher Award, a national accolade technical training instructor for the Air Force “As a planning and scheduling individual, that will be decided by mid-November. PEOPLE By Michelle Chance Photos by Victor Moreno in 2005. I’m able to lay things out and train them and so Gregory won the same award in 2014. After assignments at Pacific Air Forces I get enjoyment out of teaching and instructing “His dynamic and mature handling of eveloping independence in high school students has been the work of Master Sgt. Rising in rank this year is Corps Headquarters in Pearl Harbor and the 15th and making that person or people independent difficult decisions and situations has earned Dishon Gregory for six years. Commander Dylan Hill, a senior at MHS. She Airlift Wing, and another deployment during and better than myself,” Gregory said. him the respect from cadets, peers, parents, It resulted in his winning the title of “Best of the Best” teacher from Maricopa joined AFJROTC as a timid freshman. Operation Enduring Freedom, he transitioned Lt. Col. Allen Kirksey, AFJROTC senior administrators and the community,” Kirksey DUnified School District in May. “(Sgt. Gregory) helped me a lot to become to teaching high school students. aerospace science instructor at MHS, said. The Air Force sergeant began instructing Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps more open, socially,” Hill said. “He’s given me at Maricopa High School a few months before retiring from the military in 2011 after 22 years a lot of opportunities to work on my leadership of service. skills, and because he’s given me opportunities “I look at these (cadets) and I treat them Many of them have gone on to exceed to do so that’s why I’m corps commander.” as if they were my own kids,” Gregory said. expectations. Gregory instructs cadets in drill team, “Whatever advice I would give them, I would In May, MHS student and AFJROTC color guard, life skills and public speaking with give to my sons.” Cadet Capt. John Blodgett received prestigious additional classroom components including Gregory and his wife Valerie have two appointments to the U.S. Military Academy at quizzes and discussions. 20% - 50% OFF children, David, 21, and Ahmad, 13. His sons West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy, The MHS assignment is not the first BLACK haven’t yet aspired to follow in their father’s eventually deciding on West Point. instructor position for Gregory. footsteps, Gregory said, but he doesn’t expect Not one to take all the credit, Gregory said SALES EVENT! them or all his AFJROTC students to join the he taught Blodgett the basics, “but it had to military. start with him; he had that drive.” FRIDAY “I tell all of my cadets, ‘You want to make The AFJROTC program currently has me proud? You want to make me happy? 126 cadets. Gregory has taught over 1,000 At Home Graduate.” of them during his tenure at MHS. FURNISHINGS Master Sgt. Dishon Guaranteed Lowest Price Every Day! Gregory instructs Junior ROTC cadets at Maricopa Home O ce • Home Entertainment • Bedrooms • Seating • Dining • Rustic • Mattresses High School; below with cadets Dylan Hill (center) and Joseph Rice.
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Maricopa’s addiction-afflicted teens. 520.868.6180 Full-Service “Pastor Jim is such a blessing,” said Associate Pastor Melissa Jirsa. “He’s been such G L A S S a blessing to us since he’s come in February, and PEOPLE I think he’s really just been kind of a healing Company vessel for our church. He has a real heart for our community and desires to basically bring Serving Maricopa since 2006 all of us with him on that journey, and go out into the community and reach the community for Christ, and I’m really excited about that, personally.” Home Auto Business Hain hopes to connect with other churches and create awareness of Assembly’s existence in the community. “We’ve been here a long time,” he said. Jim Hain is the new The goal is to reach out with neighboring pastor at Assembly churches and congregations. of God in Maricopa. “He is the perfect person to do it,” Jirsa said. “That’s what he’s spent his life doing, is going out and starting up churches and evangelizing and it’s just a real blessing that Former microelectronics he’s here with us.” A typical Sunday will see 30-55 members engineer now year-round, seeing notable growth with the Over addition of seasonal “snowbirds” who attend ‘teacher-preacher’ during the cooler months. 25 years Hain describes his congregation as, “a experience By Joycelyn Cabrera Photos by Mason Callejas group of wonderful people who love the Lord and love each other.” The Assembly of God church is at 20038 astor Jim Hain describes himself as a “teacher-preacher” due to his typical style-mix N. Taft Ave. with services available Sundays, between teaching and preaching the western Bible. Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This year, the former microelectronics engineer became the appointed pastor at the Plocal Assembly of God church, joining the Maricopa community in February. Hain is MaricopaAG.com originally from Kensington, Maryland, and has Hain studied microelectronics, chemistry and engineering at American University in Washington, D.C., later working for Honeywell Let us Aerospace Satellite Division in Glendale. Hain SHOW YOU began to work under the Assembly of God church in the 1970s, describing, “a personal what service relationship with Jesus Christ” which drove SHOULD be! him to a vocation of ministry. He took on a dual career path, opening opportunities to focus on training others in personal evangelism. While working in a microelectronics field, Hain attended seminaries and developed his ministerial training as a separate career. Hain and his wife were voted to be the new lead pastor and missions coordinator, respectively, for the Maricopa Assembly of God this year. Hain’s predecessor, Shelly Hogan, moved to Georgia to work with Global Teen Challenge, www.LizardHG.com an organization that offers treatment for Licensed Bonded Insured Master Auto Glass Tech Member Since 2007 A+ ROC# 222193 CR-65 16 InMaricopa.com | November 2017 November 2017 | InMaricopa.com 17 Volunteers PEOPLE
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Mason Callejas documentary short Mason Callejas “Still Standing” at On the road with Copa InMaricopa.com. Central Command As the United States, Caribbean Islands and Lat- in America all struggle to mend wounds inflicted by a recent rash of hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, many people are searching for a way to help those affected by natural disasters. Jim Shoaf of the Maricopa Food Pantry had a vision of going to work. After an extensive donation drive and fundraiser, Copa Central Command left Maricopa on Sept. 26. For nearly a week I was embedded with the team on their mission to provide Hurricane Harvey relief in Rockport, Texas, and the experience has revealed a unique and benevolent side of the city of Maricopa. Copa Central Command The city, the state and the entirety of our species delivered supplies and should be proud of the collective human spirit labor to Rockport, Texas, that spread its feathers in the weeks after Harvey where they witnessed battered the Texas coastline. And now, Marico- the devastation of pa is part of that in a big way. Hurricane Harvey. — Mason Callejas
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approached her and expressed a concern with Be Awesome: Learning to focus another scholar who was not completing his whole numbers as well as students who can homework. They thought it would be a good Filling tech jobs with Americans already operate with fractions and decimals. idea if they sat with him and came up with a The remaining students are at various during day-to-day whirlwinds plan to help him finish. starts in grade school locations on the learning curve. The teacher The teacher created space for this to complies with the required curriculum. By Jennifer Robinson happen and now they have a plan. At dismissal By Murray Siegel Students at the low end give up. Students at FA MILY in the cafeteria where scholars wait for parent the upper end get bored. FA MILY irst quarter has drawn to a close, and I gaps. We paused to reflect on our school’s four- pick-up, they sit off to the side and help him f we are to have a massive increase in new preparation of students for calculus by seeking To demonstrate how illogical mixed ability am taking some time to reflect on the year journey and what we have created and finish his homework. Four years ago, our high-salary jobs, we need to increase the a solution at the high school level. Some have grouping in elementary school math classes past 10 weeks — taking a breath and accomplished. Although our state test scores scholars didn’t have the tools or the mindset supply of Americans with sufficient techni- provided speakers and field trips to middle is, consider this scenario. Imagine all college Flooking with open eyes and a clear and letter grade do not indicate this success, to execute this plan. Now win-win thinking is Ical knowledge to be qualified for these po- school students to motivate them to consider freshmen had to take a Calculus 1 class as first mind, wondering what is working yet, it does give us a starting point as part of our culture. sitions. Some will require a four-year a STEM career. semester freshmen. Students who had taken and what needs to be adjusted. we move forward. So, taking a breath, clearing my mind and college degree in a STEM (science, To date these efforts have not Advanced Placement Calculus in high school The past several weeks, we as a We looked through pictures and opening my eyes was a powerful strategy to technology, engineering and mathe- borne fruit. What is the problem? and who should be exempt from this course school have been preparing for our videos of our scholars and how much really see what we are doing and where we matics) program while others call for The efforts to better prepare students are required to be in the class — that is the Lighthouse Readiness Review and they have grown and changed the are going. I wonder how to keep this mindset the completion of a vocational-tech- for success in a STEM program rule. Students who barely passed math in high demonstrating sustaining evidence culture at our school. We stopped to and focus and not get sucked into the day-to- nical program like ones available at were in the wrong school grades. school and who should be in a remedial class in leadership principles, leadership notice what they are capable of, what day whirlwinds that cloud my thinking, limit Central Arizona College. It is in elementary schools where are in the Calculus 1 class — that is the rule. culture and academic systems. Jennifer Robinson their potential is and, if given the my sight and narrow my focus. How do you What has hampered Americans Murray Siegel many students learn they cannot “do This scenario is both unfair and irrational, We will also have an extensive on- tools and time, the impact they have stay focused on what is most important in the from completing the appropriate math.” Others see that math is a set yet that is exactly what occurs in most site review, which will provide us specific feed- on our school community. midst of day-to-day whirlwinds? education is mathematics, especially in col- of meaningless rules and give up on pursuing elementary school math classes. What can be back to help inform our practice and prepare Here is just one example. lege STEM programs. Most of those programs advanced math courses. What is the problem done? A future column will provide reasonable for our official Lighthouse Review in February. In a parent meeting, a teacher shared Jennifer Robinson is the principal of Maricopa require the successful completion of two se- in our elementary schools? answers. Through this exhausting process we began a scholar was having trouble finishing his Elementary School, a partner with the Be mesters of calculus, while degrees in physics, Elementary classes are constructed to to see things differently, looking at teaching and homework. In her class, she has homework Awesome Youth Coalition in implementing a engineering and mathematics require four se- include students of all ability levels. Murray Siegel, a PhD in MathEd with 42 years of learning through a different lens. We started to monitors who check whether homework leadership program and developing confident, mesters of calculus. A fifth-grade class might contain a few teaching experience, is a volunteer teacher of advanced see what we were doing well and where we had is completed and turned in. These scholars connected and successful youth. Some researchers attempted to improve the students who still cannot add or subtract math classes at Butterfield Elementary School.
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The outlook for Mackenzie’s overall health Ultimately, she wants to join the military and Teen queen continues was still bleak. Her parents put her in extensive I want to keep report from the battlefield. physical therapy as an infant after doctors it going to keep up his For now, her new life in the pageant world explained she would be prone to arthritis in her legacy and keep the little has taught her grace and elegance, as well as a late brother’s legacy neck and spine and likely be physically disabled way for her to reconnect with Nate. for the rest of her life. acts of service to help in “I was one of those kids that numbed the FA MILY of Everyday Heroes “I think what we ended up doing was this world that’s getting pain — tried to get it out and get it away — but making the bionic woman instead of this being now I’m slowly trying to bring it back and use By Michelle Chance Photos by Mason Callejas darker.” —Mackenzie Ford who couldn’t function. She’s always had a fire in it for good. Not only has it helped me heal, but her,” Jennifer Ford said. I feel like it’s bringing me closer to my brother.” That spark has led Mackenzie to beat the statewide by trying out for Miss Arizona’s odds early in life and recently take up challenges Outstanding Teen. After high school she If you know an “Everyday Hero” that force her out of her comfort zone. hopes to study journalism by way of a full-ride contact Mackenzie through Facebook or Mackenzie plans to take her platform volleyball scholarship to a Division 1 school. Instagram @MissCityofMaricopaOT.
Lindsay Hubbard (left) is Miss Pinal County, enjoying time with Miss City of Maricopa Outstanding Teen Mackenzie Ford.
tar athlete turned beauty queen, was the best way to give back to the community Mackenzie Ford is bringing her family's mission to her platform as the new Miss Mackenzie Ford would rather have that has given so much to me.” City of Maricopa Outstanding Teen. her face covered in mud than makeup. In September, Mackenzie used her other Captain of her varsity high school talent, motivational speaking, to eventually be S Jonathan Williams. volleyball team, Mackenzie, 16, spent hours crowned Miss City of Maricopa’s Outstanding which operated in Maricopa for two years. every day in the gym this summer training for Teen — a platform she will use to promote and Mackenzie’s version will function as a way New Miss Pinal County advocates STEM the upcoming season. encourage acts of kindness in the community. for the teen to hone her public speaking skills “This was her outlet: working out and Her program “Everyday Heroes” is an and desire to spotlight good deeds through By Joycelyn Cabrera Combining her interest in sweating,” said Mackenzie’s mom, Jennifer offshoot of a similar effort by her mom videos posted to social media. pageants with her passion for Ford. “She talks about dirt on her face; it’s not a called “Mothers of Everyday Heroes,” “(My mom) made this organization to Maricopa High School senior science, Hubbard established joke. She’s always running full force.” help those in need because my brother was a Lindsay Hubbard won the title of her platform, “Starting at the Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Mackenzie kid who always helped and always served,” Miss Pinal County at October’s STEM,” to motivate young decided to ditch the dirt — temporarily — and Mackenzie said. “I want to keep it going to keep scholarship pageant, which also men and women alike to work audition for a local pageant. The announcement up his legacy and keep the little acts of service crowned Miss City of Maricopa toward STEM occupations with of her plans shocked her parents, who are used to help in this world that’s getting darker.” and Miss Pinal County and their the intent of breaking STEM- Jonathan Williams. to a rough-and-tumble teen, but they came Losing Nate, her big brother and best respective Outstanding Teens. related stereotypes and proving Aundria Littlejohn to understand her intentions once Mackenzie friend, wasn’t the first trying time in young Hubbard plans to share her love anyone can truly do anything. revealed her inspiration. Mackenzie’s life. for science and mathematics Hubbard’s dream job is to be reclaims crown as Two years ago, Mackenzie’s older brother When she was 2 months old, doctors with as many as possible and an aerospace engineer and work Miss City of Maricopa Nate was killed in an auto accident on State diagnosed a cancerous tumor in her spine. She use her platform to advocate for NASA. While working toward Route 347 at Farrell Road. wasn’t expected to live past 6 months. Parents science, technology, engineering that career goal, she plans to Aundria Littlejohn of Maricopa has been named A student-athlete with a selfless heart, Jennifer and Doug called the priesthood from and math (STEM) occupations. stay involved in pageantry. 2018 Miss City of Maricopa, a title she also held Nate’s untimely death sent the community their church to give the baby a blessing. A pageant novice, Hubbard, 18, Since the pageant, Hubbard has two years ago. The political science major at into mourning. “The doctors made it very clear there wasn’t decided “this is my year” and took a noticed a boost in confidence and Arizona State University said, “I’m so honored to “When my brother passed away, I was in a anything we could do for her,” Jennifer said. leap of faith into the pageantry world. additional motivation regarding her be representing my hometown one more time. lot of need,” Mackenzie said. “The people who After surgery, doctors were stunned. She described hearing her platform, “Starting at the STEM.” I can’t wait to see what this year brings me.” stepped up was Maricopa. They were the ones “They went to get a piece of it and the name announced as a titleholder “I really, really want who wrapped their arms around me when I tumor was gone,” Jennifer said. “They couldn’t as “incredibly surreal and kinda children everywhere to know needed it the most, so I decided this pageant explain it.” funny. My face hurt from smiling!” not to be afraid,” she said.
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generations; part of it was patriotism. John Turcott installing residential THE MECHANICS Raymond Serrao and The military provided me the opportunity glass in Rancho El Dorado. He and Alton (AJ) Serrao (brothers) to gain valuable life skills, discipline and his wife Julie have owned Lizard The military was a family tradition Lugnut Auto Repair experiences not provided anywhere else. Heights Glass for 12 years. for Raymond and AJ Serrao. AJ: I joined for the challenge It also developed their skills in Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii along with the opportunity to take automotive and aviation repair. Family (Raymond): My wife Jennifer is care of my family and travel. They started Lugnut Auto Repair the manager of Lugnut and we have How has your military service impacted this year, though they have two kids, Alina, 9, and Xalin, 8, who the way you run your business? not yet completely removed attend Legacy Traditional School here Raymond: Attention to detail, staying BUSINESS themselves from aviation work in Maricopa. I have five siblings, four on task, setting objectives, goals and because it has been lucrative and of them were in the military along with plans to accomplish them are all done a critical source of income as they both my parents. One of our siblings the way military aviation taught me to. launch their mobile business. also works as a technician for Lugnut. AJ: The military aviation community is Residence: Glennwilde very strict with the highest standard Military background: and that is how we do everything. Raymond: I spent six years active Army What advice would you give other veterans 67T UH60 Blackhawk crew chief/repairer, seeking to open a business in Maricopa? with multiple deployments overseas. Raymond: Take all that non-combat training AJ: I spent 9.5 years active Army that the military drills in your head and use Chinook mechanic/flight engineer, with it. It’s more valuable than you think. multiple deployments overseas. AJ: Maricopa is a fast-growing community Years in business: We’ve been fixing and the support received for this city cars and aircraft for decades. We is far beyond any other city I have have been in the auto repair business encountered. Arizona has a strong support for less than a year, though. system for veterans. I would highly
Mason Callejas Nature of the business: Mobile suggest opening a business here. The auto repair and maintenance city is growing quickly and the sooner A GLASSY OUTFIT Why did you join the military? you start the more imbedded you’ll A military background and a glass background brought John and Raymond: My family served in the be when Maricopa and Casa Grande Julie Turcott together. The two veterans have owned Lizard Heights military since my grandpa, for three are twice as big as they are now. Glass for a dozen years. John came up through the ranks in installing home and auto glass for other companies before striking out on his own. Julie managed maintenance at a glass-tempering facility. Submitted From their military years, the Serrao John & Julie Turcott (spouses) by being born in the greatest country family: (front row, from left) AJ Serrao, Lizard Heights Glass, LLC in human history. I joined the Marines Julie Ann Lo (Mom) and Aurora Serrao; to defend all this country has to offer. (back row) Raymond Serrao, Abijah Military background: Julie: Ditto - but I was a little less Serrao, Mathew Stack and Denver Stack. John: U.S. Marine Corps, platoon “defend the country” and a lot more, sergeant, 6th Engineer Support “hey, travelling to foreign countries Battalion, Desert Storm vet, combat and experiencing different cultures engineer, bulk fuel specialist sounds amazing!” (Just being honest!) Julie: U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 2nd How has your military service impacted Class electronics technician (some the way you run your business? sea duty, some shore duty) John: Honor, integrity, completing Years in business: 12 the task at hand and doing it with Nature of the business: Auto glass the utmost of your ability. Raymond Serrao and licensed glazing contractor (glass Julie: Life in the military is a lot easier works on a installation for home and business) if you exceed expectations, and that customer’s vehicle Family: Two awesome kids, Jaylie and JJ holds true with “real” life and business. at his home in Hometown: What advice would you give Glennwilde. Though John: Kalamazoo, Michigan other veterans seeking to open Lugnut Auto Repair Julie: Albuquerque, New Mexico a business in Maricopa? Submitted is mobile, he lets customers come to Residence: Thunderbird Farms, John: Be honest, do the right thing for John Turcott as a Marine, and him, too. aka rural Maricopa your customers, NEVER walk past a Julie Turcott in the U.S. Navy. Why did you join the military? mistake and be prepared for long hours. John: Freedom is not free. I won the lottery To be successful you must be all in. Raquel Hendrickson
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After nearly a quarter-century THE BUG KILLER in the service, Charlie Creely trained at Southwest Institute Raised on a dairy farm, Henry of Healing Arts and is licensed Weaver’s second favorite and certified in multiple therapy/ job ever is pest control. His massage modalities including favorite? The Marine Corps, sports, deep tissue, cranial sacral, BUSINESS which took him around the carpal tunnel, elder touch and world, from Korea to Germany, more. Creely’s Healing Touch brings from Japan to Iraq. When all the essentials for relaxation he started Semper Fi Pest — music, special oils and a calm Management this year, he and friendly demeanor. And of was intent on instilling the course, his massage table. values he learned in the Corps — thoroughness, integrity and straight-dealing.
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Charlie Creely at work on a massage Nature of business: Therapeutic customer for his company, Creely’s massage for healing and deep Healing Touch. relaxation uniquely offered as a service provided in your own home Hometown: Beverly, New Jersey Family: Two daughters, 18 and 16 years old How has your military service impacted What advice would you give other Hank Weaver Community: Cobblestone the way you run your business? So veterans seeking to open a business in sprays for bugs Years in business: 3 many aspects of the military are about Maricopa? I can suggest working as a as the owner of Military background: Served in the relationships. People form bonds for private enterprise. Being your own boss the new Maricopa Army for 24 years. War veteran of life. Maturing and recognizing that has distinctive rewards. Also, be clear company Semper Fi Pest Management. Iraq and Afghanistan. Sixteen years was a motivating factor to continue about your purpose and be passionate active duty and eight years in the to serve people in my own way, and dedicated to your work. Make it work Reserves, retiring in 2007. On duty with my personal talents, skills and for you and your client. Above all, relax! Hank Weaver as a combat camera chief worked as a diesel tech/mechanic. Off passion for the healing arts. during his time as a U.S. Marine. Hank ‘Motivator’ Weaver New York and wanted to see the duty studied as a civilian and became Semper Fi Pest Management world and serve our country. licensed as an ER trauma technician. How has your military service impacted After retirement, worked at the VA Hospital Hometown: Fort Plain, New York the way you run your business? in Phoenix until 2016. Working with Documentary Military background: I’ve served 25 years Ensuring that Maricopa residents are veterans brought me to the understanding in the U.S. Marine Corps from January receiving way above and beyond their that care, kind treatment and the capacity 1988 to January 2013, rising to the rank expectations in pest control service. I to listen was what made my friends, the of master sergeant. My occupation believe providing great communication, veterans just like me, happy and open was combat camera chief. I served two looking professional at all times and to communication. These people are combat tours during Operation Enduring going the extra mile even though it has close to me; I have given my best and Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom nothing to do with pest service. Having they have brought out the best in me. I Years in business: 1 motivated attitude and having honor, continue to serve my community with this Nature of the business: Pest control courage and commitment in everyday life. experience and the ideal it represents Family: Married to Marjorie Weaver What advice would you give other in mind and heart, in my practice. for 10 years. We have seven kids (six veterans seeking to open a business in Why did you join the military? It offered boys and one girl) and four dogs. Maricopa? Use all the leadership traits me the opportunity for education; to grow Residence: The Villages that were given to you throughout your and learn. That was exactly what I was Watch Video on InMaricopa.com Why did you join the military? I military career. Always remember to looking for to begin my life and career. grew up in a very small village in take care of our service members. 30 InMaricopa.com | November 2017 November 2017 | InMaricopa.com 31 Profile Vekol Market manager sees expansion in future By Raquel Hendrickson BUSINESS café/convenience store/gas station/tobacco shop is one of the most unique dining Aexperiences in the Maricopa area. And its manager wants to expand on its uniqueness. Vekol Market, open since 2012, serves up food cooked in front of customers. Located in the Ak-Chin Indian Community on Farrell Road, it draws a variety of customers with a variety of needs. A favorite for many, according to SUSAN GUERIN manager Susan Guerin, is the low cigarette prices. “But surprisingly enough, and what Title: Vekol Market store manager I enjoy, is the deli,” she said. “A lot of people Hometown: Ak-Chin love it. We get a lot of compliments from Indian Community first-time customers about the deli, and a Raquel Hendrickson Family: Spouse, three children majority of the items are freshly made.” Vekol Market store manager Susan Likes most about her job: Married with three children, Guerin Guerin watches over the deli portion Meeting new people is a member of the Ak-Chin Indian of the store on Farrell Road in Ak-Chin Best business advice received: Community. She started in tribal gaming Indian Community. “Learn as you go. You’re going and worked retail at a Walgreens in Phoenix to make mistakes. It’s a learning Download the App before joining the staff at Vekol Market as an burritos and pizza coming out of the kitchen process. In my position, you’re Local News • Coupons • Calendar and be first assistant store manager. as well as the bakery and catering. learning something new every to get breaking “Then I just stepped up,” she said. “When it first opened, we were going to be day. It keeps you on your toes.” local news! Now it’s about growth. a small café. As time went on, we had people Business Directory • Advertising “I feel like it’s going to continue to grow. requesting things,” she said. There’s so much more we can do,” Guerin Guerin said Rivera has been “amazing” said. “We’re trying to expand our catering about making items fresh. Guerin estimates 75 percent of Vekol Trending on InMaricopa.com services. And we want to use our barbecue “She comes up with new ideas all the Market’s customers come from Maricopa, trailer more.” time,” Guerin said. “When we have caterings, with other visitors being snowbirds or Magana, Olivo prepare for trial Woman, 96, drowns in pool Maricopan named Phoenix She gives a lot of credit to deli supervisor she doesn’t like to keep it set at the same menu. smokers coming from Casa Grande and even 1in murder case 4at Senita home 7Fashion Week Designer of Brandy Rivera, who is in charge of the burgers, She’ll basically do whatever you request.” Tempe for tobacco products. the Year “We’ve been open five years and we’re Fatalities reported in Supervisor, mayor battle still getting people who just heard about us,” Let me sell your home! 2347/Riggs crash 5‘misinformation’ on Prop 416 Maricopa schools get grim new she said. letter grades GIVE ME A CALL! The store manager lauded her crew of 8 deli clerks for their hard work whipping up Maricopa teen charged Letter: Vote no on meals from scratch. She has changed little on 3with assault after bragging on 6Props 416, 417 Sweeney Todd on stage the surface at Vekol Market since becoming social media 9(gallery) manager, but there is a special focus behind Brian French the scenes. “Everything’s basically stayed the same. 623-451-1916 It’s just more of a teamwork concept, get copaaz.com everybody to work together, get everybody trained correctly so it’s more uniform and everybody knows exactly what’s being done,” SOLD she said. “Just trying to keep everything fair for everyone.” Maricopa's Homepage 32 InMaricopa.com | November 2017 Briefs Briefs
2 Mexican food Businesses growing in Maricopa New business license eateries marked down by health inspector A future Circle K property received a Design Review Permit Oct. 4. Plans are for a convenience applications store and seven fuel pumps on the southeast corner of Honeycutt and Porter roads. Developers Two out of 18 Maricopa eateries have been working with the city on appropriate and safe access, as previously reported at COMMERCIAL: Better Hearing Centers, inspected Sept. 16-Oct. 17 by InMaricopa.com. Dusty’s, Universal Wireless Pinal County health inspectors Global Water — Santa Cruz HOME-BASED: Carrie’s Care Childcare, did not get excellent scores. Water Company was granted High Mark Construction, Kokopelli BUSINESS Cilantro’s had to review cooling Books, Limelight by Alcone Independent a commercial building permit methods, though all hot-holding and Beauty Guide, Never More Store, Oct. 9 for a raw-water well. The cold-holding units worked properly, Rawlins Cosmetics, Solutions 4 A site, 18303 N. Piccolo Drive, is in and review a handout on fecal/ Better Life, Susan Sullivan Jewelry the Rancho Mirage subdivision vomit cleanup policy. That resulted on the east side of Maricopa. Design, Tantrum Tan, Unique Hats in an S score for satisfactory. GWR also has a subdivision OUT OF TOWN: A Company Portable The new diner Francisco’s also final plat amendment pending to Restrooms, Arizona Corporate Games & received an S after the inspector combine two lots at the location. Events, Dawn Theroux, Duke Plaza LLC, found the freezer holding food at GWR purchased the property Frazier Shows, Furtman Bros., Heavy 28 degrees instead of 0. Staff had in May after drilling a pilot well Construction Equipment Rental, JCH to review proper thawing methods Raquel Hendrickson last year to verify the aquifer. Construction, Solar Installs Inc., Madrone and cooling methods. They were David Cisiewski of Land Development Consultants The well construction includes Group, Power Bound Electric, Sunrise required to obtain food manager LLC describes the proposed Circle K property to the mechanical and electrical Engineering, Sweet Things Mobile Foods cards within 30 days. According to the Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission. The equipment. & Catering, Transition Investments, Troy report, “when asked, staff member project received a design review permit Oct. 4. EPS Group, Inc. had a pre- & Sons Construction, Your Candle Maven stated no one was in charge.” application conference in October on the Sandbox Development in Tortosa South. Sandbox is a Phoenix-based contractor for residential and commercial properties. The property at 18152 EXCELLENT [No violations found] N. Toledo Ave. is vacant land. • Aliberto’s • Brooklyn Boys Italian Restaurant • Butterfield Elementary School • Culver’s of Maricopa • Fry’s Marketplace • Fry’s Marketplace — Bakery FREE McLaughlin • Fry’s Marketplace — Deli • Fry’s Marketplace — Starbuck’s LIFETIME A/C UNIT AIR CONDITIONING • Fry’s Marketplace - Sushi MAINTENANCE • Maricopa Elementary School & HEATING SERVICE • Maricopa Head Start With Installation of • Maricopa High School New American Standard Unit Quality Service at a Fair Price • Maricopa Wells Middle School • Pima Butte Elementary (520) 213-5021 • Plaza Bonita • Santa Rosa Elementary P Fast, Friendly SATISFACTORY [Violations Local Service corrected during inspection] • Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina P Affordable Service • Francisco’s Mexican Food
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