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PEOPLE50+ years of service for Province resident

HOME & GARDEN

A backyard tropical getaway

FAMILYRescued dog now family

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ON THE COVER: Maricopa musician Laura Walsh is making a name for herself on the country music scene. Photo by Jake Johnson

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Contents Vol. 9 Issue 3

HOME38 GARDEN: Ocotillo

42 HOME: Tropical getaway

43 DIRECTORY: Real Estate

FOOD44 RESTAURANT: Arroyo Grille

45 DIRECTORY: Restaurants

46 RECIPE: Pumpkin cake

47 CONTEST: Best pizza

47 INSPECTION: Health Department report

PEOPLE6 GALLERY: Photos

8 PROFILE: Laura Walsh

12 VOLUNTEER: Chuck Morene

14 VOLUNTEERS: Eddie Rodriguez and Tracy Davis

16 NONPROFIT: Maricopa Historical

Society

FAMILY18 PETS: Griffin

20 EDUCATION: Graysmark Academy and Holsteiner Agricultural School

21 TRENDING: Eyeglasses

BUSINESS22 PROFILE: Pinal Energy

26 ENTREPRENEUR: Jeff Dadam, Fast & Friendly Car Wash

28 DIRECTORY

GOVERNMENT32 HOW THEY VOTED

33 IN A WORD: MUSD override

34 Q&A: School board member AnnaMarie Knorr

36 OPINION: Councilmember Peg Chapados

37 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Rick Buss

Desert tortoises Sacajawea and Prince Charming, along with new roommate Samantha, live in one of Maricopa’s most luxurious backyards.


Publisher/EditorSCOTT BARTLE

WritersRYAN BAWEK

JOSH CHESLERKATIE MAYER

PhotographersRYAN BAWEK

JACK JACKSONJAKE JOHNSON

WILLIAM LANGE

DesignerCARL BEZUIDENHOUT

OperationsDICK BARKLEY

KATHY DEBEVECANGELINA HAVERMAHL

AdvertisingDONNA ATKINS

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In our endless effort to create our best magazine ever with each edition, you’ll find five sections — People, Family, Business, Government, Home and Food — and a lot of great content in each inside. (I know, I’m biased.)

I think you’ll really enjoy learning about some of your notable neighbors. Old timers (in residency, not age) Eddie Rodriguez and Tracy Davis and relative newcomers Chuck Morene and Laura Walsh are all making an impact on our community. An organization doing the same is the Maricopa Historical Society. This group of dedicated volunteers is passionate about preserving and promoting Maricopa’s prolific past.

We have a great tale (pardon the pun) of a family that rescued a stray dog (or was it Griffin who rescued the family?). You’ll learn about a successful school — actually, two — that started with an idea, a flier at the Post Office and an extra room in the house. A new feature will share what the teens already know — what’s trending.

Ever wonder what that monstrosity of a manufacturing facility is along the railroad tracks east of White and Parker Road? Wonder no more; details are inside. Also inside is a directory of local businesses and story about the man behind a soon-to-be Maricopa success story — Fast & Friendly Car Wash.

We continue to introduce you to your elected officials and hope you learn something new about folks who want to be your elected officials. I was amazed at the pushback we got from asking candidates a simple question requiring a simple (as in one-word simple) answer: Do you support MUSD’s override proposal? As an elected official and former candidate, I’m empathetic to their desire to avoid the dreaded three-letter

word that starts with “t” and ends in “x.” As a voter, I have no sympathy for you: Suck it up and tell your future constituents the truth. I for one give credit to (wannabe) politicians who give straight answers, even when they differ from mine.

What would your backyard look like if you invested a hundred grand in it? It could resemble an island paradise like the Tortosa pad featured. And if you’re getting ready to plant, an expert suggests you consider the ocotillo. Find out why in Home.

Food glorious food … Why we don’t have hot sausage or mustard, the blackened ahi, pizza and pumpkin cake make Food a must-read.

We hope you find this to be our “best magazine ever.” But even if you don’t — especially if you don’t — please give me your feedback. It will go a long way to helping us achieve that goal next time ‘round.

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1. Rev. Marcos Velasquez and Our Lady of Grace parishioners held a “Lighting of the Lights” ceremony on the site of their future church on Sept. 20. The catholic community plans to celebrate Christmas Mass 2015 in its new home at The Crossing. Jack Jackson

2. 3. Great community support helped make homecoming week at MHS a huge success, despite the Rams’ loss to Seton Catholic. Junior quarterback Aaron Owens (#6) led the Rams on the field, and star Geovanni Walker’s highlight might have come at halftime, when he and Bianca Arnett were crowned homecoming king and queen. William Lange

4. Petting a bunny brings smiles to the faces of Kaden Carden, 1, and his dad at Kids Day at Maricopa Wells Middle School on Sept. 20. Ryan Bawek

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Laura walshPE

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When Laura Walsh moved from Chandler to Maricopa in eighth grade, she had known for years

she wanted to be a singer. She was just too scared to tell anyone.

“I’ve known that music was my calling since I was a child,” says Walsh, 23. “I kept it a secret. I didn’t tell anyone until after I graduated high school.”

Walsh graduated from Arizona State University — in three years — while

writing and recording her debut album, which she released just after graduating. Just a few years later, the Arizona native has already left a mark on the national country music scene.

“I always had the dream in my heart to play music, but I was too chicken to try anything,” Walsh says. “After I graduated college, I just decided to go for it, so I put out an album and started touring. Now, I eat, sleep and breathe this dream.”

Born in Tucson, Walsh says she was shy

to a fault when she was younger, but talking to people wasn’t the only fear she had to conquer.

“I had a huge bird phobia, particularly pigeons,” Walsh says. “They’re just scary and gross. I can hold things like snakes and cockroaches without a problem, but not birds.”

Before she overcame her introverted nature and fear of fowl to perform at outdoor festivals in front of thousands of people, Walsh spent a lot of her time in two places she holds near to her heart — the classroom and church.

“In high school, my older sister and I used to switch classes and pretend to be each other, but I was really paranoid about my grades,” Walsh says. “I was raised by two wonderful parents though, and I’m so lucky to be raised with so much faith in my life.”

Currently, Walsh connects to her community through the Church of Celebration and performing at benefit concerts, including the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Fostering Hope concert with Jimmy Wayne and her own show put on with Honeycutt Coffee to help stop sex trafficking.

As far as her music is concerned, Walsh says people are generally most surprised by the power of her voice, considering her stature.

“I get asked all the time ‘How does that big voice come out of that little body?’ after people see my show. They hear my music and think I must be bigger than I am.”

With her dream of headlining world tours in mind, Walsh realizes she may eventually have to move to a city with a bigger music scene, like Nashville.

“I want to have a plan before I go (to Nashville). I don’t want to just go out,” Walsh says. “I think it’ll be good for me because I’ll be surrounded with people who are going for the same dreams as me, but I don’t know exactly when I’ll go out. I don’t really know what I’m doing in the future. It’s a giant question mark.”

Laura Walsh making her markOnce scared to talk to people, budding country star

now sings to thousands By Josh Chesler

Laura Walsh is making noise — right, at Tempe Marketplace last year — in her quest to make a career of making music.

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“After I graduated college, I just decided to go for it, so I put out an album and started touring. Now, I eat, sleep and breathe this dream.” — Laura Walsh


While home is still Maricopa, work is increasingly around the country. Her summer performances included Tempe Town Lake’s 4th of July celebration, Country Thunder in Wisconsin and the Old Crow Smokehouse in Chicago. Future plans include Phoenix area shows, a mini-tour through Oregon and headlining the Maricopa Music Festival. Walsh also regularly performs at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Scottsdale and The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin.

Walsh is excited — for her and the city — to be part of the inaugural Maricopa Music Festival.

“It brings a lot more culture to the community,” Walsh says. “There are a lot of small towns that don’t get an opportunity like that. Not everyone gets the chance to experience this.”

It wasn’t long ago Walsh was struggling to make a name for herself and book new shows. While she’s not a household name yet, Walsh appreciates the success she’s experienced to date.

“The hardest part is just getting your name out there. If you’re not promoted, you’re not there,” Walsh says.

Though her musical career hasn’t always been easy, Walsh wouldn’t change a thing.

“I eat, sleep and breathe this dream, so it’s definitely had an effect on my dating life and relationships,” she says. “I’ve learned that true friends don’t change. They’ve always been there for me. I’m so thankful for everything my parents have done for me too. If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be kicking myself for not following my dreams and doing music.”

As for what it’s like to be a rising star in Maricopa, Walsh says while there are some added challenges, it has helped her appreciate her hometown more.

“It’s definitely harder here in some ways. I didn’t grow up being immersed in the music culture or anything, but I think that makes me hungrier for it,” Walsh says. “It’s encouraging to see artists come from out of the industry, places like Maricopa. Right now, Maricopa and I are similar in that we’re both crying out for Arizona’s attention.”

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Chuck MorenePE

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When the longtime driver of F.O.R. Maricopa food bank passed away from cancer earlier this year, there was one volunteer ready to drive the truck to keep the food coming in.

And when Our Lady of Grace Parish needed to raise $1.5 million for a new church building and classroom, that same volunteer led the fundraising efforts.

From blood drives to church carnivals and other events through the Knights of Columbus, Province resident Chuck Morene gives his time wherever he is needed. In fact, the 75-year-old retired X-ray technologist and hospital manager has donated his time to various causes since 1963.

“I really don’t know what drives me,” Morene said. “You can grow old and just sit around doing nothing, or you can say you have things to do in life and you can go out and pursue those goals.”

Retired health-care worker still serving those in needChuck Morene has

volunteered for half a

century — and counting

By Katie MayerWilliam Lange

Morene said his passion for volunteering was sparked when he enlisted as a volunteer with the Phoenix Police Reserve in 1963. Over several years, he helped improve the program’s effectiveness, making it a national leader in volunteer police programs.

“I always look back at my time with the Phoenix Police Reserve and take a lot of pride in that,” Morene said.

Morene left the Phoenix Police Reserve in 1975 as the captain of field operations


and the department retired his badge. At the time, Morene often found himself working all day and then volunteering late into the evening. It wasn’t until his son approached him to play a game of catch after school that he realized he needed to cut back on volunteering to spend more time with family.

But with a passion for volunteering etched into his heart, Morene then dedicated his time to managing his chilren’s baseball teams and volunteering in softball and Pop Warner football.

F.O.R. Maricopa food bank Executive Director Wendy Webb said Morene’s commitment inspires her and the other volunteers.

“He has such diverse interests and passions that it’s really nice to see someone who cares so much about his community,” Webb said.

Webb jokes that she often “bribes” Morene with Butterfinger candy bars, but knows that even without sweet treats, he would remain a loyal member of her volunteer team.

“He is a guy who I can pick up the phone at any time and say ‘I need you and your truck,’” Webb said.

And although Morene has donated sometimes as many hours as a full-time job, he acknowledges he still learns from Webb and appreciates the passion she brings to the food bank every day.

“This is a gal who there are not enough words to express how dedicated she is,” Morene said.

Morene credits Webb with helping him understand his role at the food bank and reminding him not to make assumptions about the people who come for food.

“It’s hard to go there and you see pretty nice looking vehicles and you say ‘Why are they at the food bank?’” Morene said. “But you don’t know the story of their demise, so you accept the role that you are there to assist them and you don’t judge people.”

Morene brings this same compassion with him to his role as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service organization. The organization is widely known for its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, which raises money for people with intellectual disabilities.

Whether driving the truck, stocking the shelves or serving the hungry, Chuck Morene is always eager help the food bank - among other charitable causes.

William LangeAGE: 75

HOMETOWN: Mason City, IA

EDUCATION: One year junior

college, two-year school of

radiologic technology

OCCUPATION: Retired after 45

years as radiology tech, hospital

and clinic management

FAMILY: Wife of 50 years Carole,

son Chris and daughter Carrie

PETS: Cocker Spaniel

(my shadow!)

CAR: Chevy pickup

HOBBIES: Golf, bowling,

being sports fan

MARICOPAN SINCE: 2007

LIKE MOST ABOUT RETIREMENT:

Living by my own rules.

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Believe in yourself and live a

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“Whenever there is a fundraiser, you can count on him to be out in front,” said fellow Knight Joe Julicher.

“I am grateful for the faith and dedication of Chuck,” said Rev. Marcos Velásquez, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish. “He has volunteered many hours of service to our parish … Chuck is always reliable and willing to serve when called upon. It is nice to see the community recognize the service that Chuck gives to our community as a whole.”

Among his many duties at Our Lady of Grace Church, Morene helps direct the capital campaign for the new church, which is set to break ground in the fall.

He said he doesn’t count how many hours he volunteers, but said he couldn’t do it without the “family” of volunteers with whom he serves.

And when he’s not busy volunteering, the grandfather spends time with his other family — his wife, two children and two grandchildren.

Morene and his wife Carole Morene, who also volunteers at Our Lady of Grace, also enjoy heading up to Flagstaff during the summer to escape the heat.

Although he has a pretty busy schedule, Morene said he is still considering taking on another volunteer opportunity with the Maricopa Fire Department.

“If you believe in something strongly enough, you can find the time,”Morene said.

He added, “I just thank God … I have achieved stability in my life and hopefully that by being around people, some of your own morals and self-belief can reflect on other people.”

He has such diverse interests and passions that it’s really nice to see someone who cares so much about his community.”– Wendy Webb


PEO

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Despite more than a half century of Maricopa High graduates since the school opened in 1959, there had never been a

forum for alumni to reconnect with the school and each other. Eddie Rodriguez and Tracy Davis are changing that.

Rodriguez, deputy fire marshal for the Maricopa Fire Department, is a member of the Class of ’79. Tracy Davis is a former teacher, governing board member and parent of students in the district.

“We’ve never had one since the high school was first built 55 years ago,” Rodriguez said. “I figured it was time to have one.”

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MHS grad Eddie Rodriguez (left) seeks out fellow alumni at the homecoming football game. Tracy Davis (above) is helping Rodriguez start an alumni club.

Rodriguez said MHS Principal June Celaya was pushing for a group to be started.

“June Celaya was a good motivator to twist my arm and get this thing started as a way for alumni to connect and know what’s going on at the school,” Rodriguez said.

It began with a Facebook page for Maricopa alumni a year ago.

“Through the page we have reached out and messaged anybody who might have attended or been faculty at Maricopa High School in the past,” Davis said.

The group has almost 100 members and is in the process of registering as a nonprofit organization to maximize its op-portunities to strengthen the relationship between the school and its alumni.

“We are continuing to try and get the word out and form the actual organization,” Rodriguez said. “We have community members who are ready to donate to the organization, but we can’t accept any donations until we officially

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year’s homecoming festivities as it helped coordinate the community bonfire and parade.

“I was floored by how many community members came out for our homecoming parade and bonfire,” Rodriguez said. “It was the first time there had been a bonfire since 2007 when the high school went through some renovations and it wasn’t a possibility to have it on the athletic field anymore. The kids suggested having it at Copper Sky this year, and it turned out great.”

The parade brought back some nostalgia for Davis.

“It was the first time there was a homecoming parade since my family

moved here in the ‘90s,” Davis said. “We used to start at the high school, go down Honeycutt Avenue, then turn down Taft Avenue, Edwards Road and the 347 and back down Honeycutt Avenue into the high school parking lot.”

Rodriguez and Davis are both invested in bringing Maricopa’s past and present together.

“What really motivates me is seeing people who lived or graduated from here years ago come back for homecoming or special events and see how far the school and community has come,” Rodriguez said.

“We really want to build a sense of pride in the community and get alumni to come back and be proud of the school they graduated from,” Davis said.


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About The Maricopa Historical Society began meeting in 2005 as the Maricopa History Committee with the Friends of the Maricopa Library. Thanks to many generous donations from local individuals and businesses, they were able to publish a book by Patricia Brock, “Reflections of a Desert Town, Edition II.” The Society incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 2010.

The Maricopa Historical Society offers several revolving exhibits in the Maricopa Room at the Maricopa Public Library, including Maricopa Wells, Maricopa Train Days, Cotton and Cattle, The Quadrille de Mujeres, Maricopa Schools Everyday Living and Maricopa Characters.

The society not only has a large

collection of photos and artifacts, but numerous Arizona history books that include many that are out of print and considered priceless. The Society also has a large collection of video-taped oral histories from its Oral History Project as well as numerous written histories from residents who are no longer with us.

It sponsors a series of events with speakers from the past who come and share their memories and stories of living in Maricopa during earlier days called “Keeping Maricopa’s History Alive.”

MissionThe mission of the Maricopa Historical Society is to inform and inspire all people to make history a part of their lives by presenting exhibits, programs

Maricopa Historical Society

HISTORICAL

M A R I C O P A

S O C I E T Y

EVENTS

The Maricopa Historical Society

meets 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the first

Monday of each month at the Maricopa

Library. Upcoming events include:

Oct. 25 .................. 4th Annual Historic

Golf Tournament

at The Duke

Nov. 15 .................. California Zephyr Tour

Dec. 1 .................... Maricopa History

Presentation at

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Feb. 21 .................. California Zephyr Tour

MEMBERSHIP

Annual membership is open to

anyone interested in Maricopa’s

history and preservation.

Family* ......................................................... $25

Individual* ................................................... $15

Junior Historian (ages 12-16) ................... $10

Young Historian (younger than 12) ......... $5

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EXHIBITS

Maricopa Historical Society exhibits are

displayed in the main lobby of the library:

Maricopa Public Library

41600 W. Smith-Enke Road

Maricopa, AZ 85138

(520) 568-2926

Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through

Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brent Murphree (President)

Denny Hoeh (Vice President)

Richard Kane (Secretary)

Brenda Campbell (Treasurer)

Patricia Brock

Dorothy Charles

CONTACT

For more information — or to lend or

donate artifacts — contact Patricia Brock

at 480-821-0604 or [email protected].

www.MHS50.com

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At one time, the Maricopa-Stanfield area had one of the highest cotton yield averages in the world. Standing next to the International Harvester experimental two-row cotton picker are businessman Marvin Scott and farming partners Fred Enke and John Smith, while operator Shorty Lawson takes a break.



The “Doodlebug” train took Maricopans to Phoenix on the tracks that ran on what is now State Route 347 through Guadalupe and into Tempe beforecontinuing on to Phoenix. Train service first began on July 4, 1887. This photo(ca. 1910-14) shows Maricopa’s water tower and two-story MaricopaRailroad Station. Next door is Edwards Hotel, which was built in the early 1890s, hosted presidents and was a favorite honeymoon destination of Phoenicians.

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Purpose The primary purpose of this Society is to identify, record, collect, preserve and make available documents and artifacts of historical significance related to the history of the people, places and events of the Maricopa, Arizona area at present and in the future.

The Maricopa Historical Society provides educational and cultural experience to promote the heritage of Maricopa and the surrounding areas at present and in the future.

GoalThe goal of the Maricopa Historical Society is to inspire our citizens to take the historical foundation of the old Maricopa, with its rich diverse heritage, and build upon it with the dynamic energy of the present to create a thread of commonality that fosters a strong sense of identity and community spirit among all of its citizens. We aim to do this through oral and written histories, speakers, exhibits, activities and programs that ignite the imagination and bring history alive for students of all ages.

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Our family dog, Griffin, is a rescue pet. While he wasn’t rescued from an abusive or neglectful situation, his story is still quite amazing.

I found Griffin at a business park around 40th Street and Broadway. Now, I will tell you that I’m not too keen on dogs as I frequently run into poorly

behaved dogs during my workday because of owners who won’t guide their pets’ behavior. So, for the longest time, I resisted getting a dog despite my family’s wishes to get one for a very long time.

My daughter and I noticed this dog panting away in the heat and just watching us. He looked otherwise healthy with no signs of mange or abuse. However, there were no homes in the area and there were no missing dog signs up either, so I wasn’t sure what this dog was even doing in this business park.

I checked Craigslist to see if anyone had listed the dog as missing and there were no ads giving any close descriptions. So we decided to take the dog to the pound in hopes that the owner might check there.

He rode in the car without fear and liked to lick us a lot. A lot! It seemed to me that this had to be someone’s dog as he didn’t appear to be long out on his own. Unfortunately, he didn’t have a collar or any other means of tracking down his owner.

We dropped him off at the pound and provided them with the information such as

Griffin: A rescue story

By Duane Vick

Griffin hasn’t stopped licking Hannah, 14, and the rest of the Vicks since they found him roaming a Phoenix business park in the summer heat.

where he was found. The pound estimated him to be a year old and put him down as a Dachshund/Pit Bull mix. I took some pictures of him before turning him over to the pound and put an ad up on Craigslist.

I told my wife and other kids about the dog adventure and showed them the pictures. They all wanted the dog, and I agreed that if the dog was not reunited we would rescue him. So began the process of checking his listing on the pound’s website to see if it would change from “lost” to “adoptable.” This seemed like forever for this to happen. Finally, the dog was listed as “adoptable,” and we made plans to go to the pound on my day off.

Well, the night before, I checked the listing again and the listing was GONE! Oh no! We were all distraught because we were worried we lost our chance to rescue him. Well, I know a thing or two about using Google to do some very site-specific searches and was able to find him again on the pound’s website. But instead of the particular shelter being listed, it was listed as PetSmart Charities.

I started looking on PetSmart’s website for dogs to adopt, but they have thousands of listings. I just kept searching and searching the listings. I decided to try searching the listings along with his pound ID number and — lo and behold — I found him! He was listed with the name Griffin and at the Scottsdale PetSmart.

Finally, we trekked up to Scottsdale and looked through all the kennels. The only kennel that had his ID number was a mismatch, but we found him in another one of the kennels. We spent some time with him there, and he was very interested in being close and nuzzling everyone. Once we got into the lobby area, he was jumping and licking all over my oldest son like he knew him from long ago.

We picked up a bed and a kennel crate and some other supplies and took him home. He has been a happy part of our family ever since.

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“Cleopatra” by Stacy SchiffStacy Schiff takes us on a journey into the past to

separate the historical figure from the myth. Her

language is rich, if not a bit academic. This Pulizer-

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“Horton and the Kwuggerbug and more Lost Stories” by Dr. SeussA new Dr. Seuss book! This follow-up to The Bippolo

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“Agincourt” by Bernard CornwellThis thrilling novel uses the Battle of Agincourt in

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Tanya Graysmark started Graysmark Academy out of a room in her home in 2006.

“I had my own kids around that age, and there was no preschool in Maricopa at the time,” Graysmark says.

She was working part time as a special education consultant in the Phoenix area and finishing her master’s degree when she came up with the idea to start her own school.

“I initially put up an ad in Curves and up at the Post Office, and I had my first eight kids within a week,” Graysmark says.

She quickly had to move the private, tuition-based preschool program out of her home and into its current location in the Maricopa Business Center on Honeycutt Road.

According to Graysmark, the popularity of the academy with parents and students motivated her to apply to become a charter school. She started the Holsteiner Agricultural School in 2011 to teach kindergarten through sixth grade students.

Graysmark Academy Holsteiner Agricultural SchoolüPrivate, tuition-based preschool

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Graysmark a ‘home away from home’ for familiesBy Ryan Bawek

“We opened Holsteiner due to the need to continue our program for parents and students that were not able to afford tuition and a private program,” Graysmark says.

Graysmark and Holsteiner are connected and have a similar academic philosophy that includes Saxon Math and Houghton Mifflin curriculum for reading and writing. The school incorporates agriculture in its science program.

“Maricopa is rich in agriculture,” Graysmark says. “There are many farms in Maricopa, and the University of Arizona Agricultural campus is here. There is a lot of farming history in the area.”

Graysmark prefers a hands-on approach.

“Our program of instruction is based on cooperative learning, differentiated instruction and problem based learning,” she says. “We have lots of hands-on learning and movement in the classroom; our students have fun while they learn.”

Graysmark says the atmosphere at Graysmark and Holsteiner is very family-oriented: “Many of our families have grown up in our program. We are their home away from home. Our oldest students are entering their senior year in high school this year and they come back to visit often.”

Graysmark and Holsteiner continue to grow and may consider moving to a bigger space to in the future. Graysmark is in the process of opening an academy in Minnesota.

She has been in education for nearly 30 years and working with kids is her driving force, especially those with special needs.

“I am always cheering for the underdog” Graysmark says. “I really enjoy working with special education kids, and I am up for the challenge of making them better students, learners and more compassionate friends.”

Aiden Alexander, 5, works on a math puzzle (left) while Honey Aguirre, 4, and Korin Duffy, 5, prepare for a math activity themselves (below).

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IT’S BAAAACK

Shuttered a year ago, the state’s only ethanol plant is producing

fuel again in Maricopa.

By Ryan Bawek

Photos by Jake Johnson

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EVER WONDER WHAT THAT MANUFACTURING MONSTROSITY ON MARICOPA-CASA GRANDE HIGHWAY IS? It is Pinal Energy, the state of Arizona’s lone ethanol plant.

Pinal Energy opened for production in 2007. In February 2013 it temporarily shut down due to an oversupply of ethanol in the market.

The plant re-opened for full production in April and produces approximately 50 million gallons of ethanol annually.

The fuel-grade ethanol blends with gasoline components to produce E10, a 10 percent ethanol blend for vehicles. The ethanol produced at the plant is also used for blending E85, a clean-burning blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline that can be used in flex-fuel vehicles.

E85 gas prices are about 20 percent cheaper than regular unleaded gas prices, according to E85prices.com.

The plant has 42 employees, almost all of whom live in Maricopa or Casa Grande, said General Manager Keith Kor.

“It’s best to hire local people,” Kor says. “They have their family here, and they want to stay here.”


“We chose Maricopa as our location for the plant for its unique position as being in close proximity to the largest railroad receiving facility in the state, feed lots and dairies, and the Phoenix market,” says Tod Dickey, vice president of VMI Holdings, which owns the plant.

It operates 24/7, 350 days a year. The plant shuts down for cleaning 15 days annually.

Eighteen million bushels of corn are shipped annually on a train from the Midwest to a tank at the Pinal Energy plant. It is then ground into flour. Water and other enzymes are added to cool it. It ferments for 60 hours; alcohol is distilled and converted into unleaded gas. The process basically converts starch to sugar and then to ethanol.

The corn-based byproduct of the

process is run through a center-fuse and fed to cattle.

“There is a 130 percent higher protein level in our byproduct than in the corn that feeders would feed cattle,” Dickey says. “We feed 60 percent of the state’s cattle with our byproduct.”

The CO2 produced is recycled and used to make dry ice for soft drink companies and meat-packing plants.

Dickey says the plant provides 60 percent of the state’s CO2 needs.

“We also produce about a million gallons of beer a day before it is turned into ethanol, which would make us the largest brewery in the state,” Dickey joked.

Almost all Ethanol plants in the U.S. are located in the Midwest where a large portion of the corn is grown. Arizona is one of the last states to adopt higher-blend

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Other ethanol plants in the state

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based gasoline is over regular

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Dried distillers grains, or DDGS, is a high-protein “co-product” of the ethanol-production process and is fed to local livestock.

Source: Pinal Energy

We chose Maricopa as our

location for the plant for its unique position as being in

close proximity to the largest railroad receiving facility in

the state, feed lots and dairies, and the

Phoenix market.” — Tod Dickey

Keith Kor


standards, and the political climate has always been anti-ethanol, which can make things tough, Dickey says.

One of the reasons the plant shut down for a year and a half was a higher rate it paid because ethanol was not designated as a bio fuel.

This changed with the passing of Senate Bill 1413, which exempts bio fuels and electricity used for manufacturing from a state sales tax. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer on April 11.

“The city of Maricopa wrote a letter in support of our efforts for SB1413, which placed us in the bio-fuel community,” Dickey says.

“Not enough of the folks at the Legislature understand the economic impact of the grain and agricultural industry in Arizona,” says Robert Shuler, a lawyer and lobbyist for Pinal Energy.

“Having an ethanol plant in Arizona has a $92 million economic impact to the state a year,” Dickey says. “There is no real economic impact when our alternative fuels come from the Midwest.”

Maricopa resident Matt Rynearson (above) is the plant manager. General Manager Keith Kor and he direct Pinal Energy’s production of 50 million gallons of ethanol annually.

The plant is also a zero-discharge facili-ty, which means all of the water is recycled and used again, according to Plant Man-ager Matt Rynearson. The other byprod-ucts of the process of turning the corn into ethanol are used as feed for livestock and as CO2 for bottling and dry ice production.

“Our ethanol also meets low carbon fuel standards, and we are looking to create our own steam and electricity to lower our car-bon footprint even more,” Rynearson says.

The plant has also begun to work with Central Arizona College and its new renewable energy program in the hopes of training future employees.

Most of the current staff was trained and lived in the Midwest, where most of the nation’s ethanol is produced.

“A lot of people still don’t know we are even here,” Rynearson says. “We are a mix between a refinery and an agricultural facility, and if anybody in the community has any questions or wants to learn more about what we do, they can feel free to ask us.”


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Business owner Jeff Dadam has endured nearly two years of FEMA floodplain-related delays in opening his Fast & Friendly

Express Car Wash in Maricopa, but overcoming challenges is nothing new for this entrepreneur.

In fact, one of Dadam’s biggest career challenges ultimately became his greatest success.

In 1997 a young Dadam and his beverage-distributor father Jack Dadam joined an unknown European energy drink company to build its brand and distribution channels in North America.

The job was a gamble, and the brand was Red Bull.

For the first five years, Dadam and his father peddled the unfamiliar, peculiar-tasting beverage to retailers who slammed door after door in their faces.

“We had a lot of people laugh at us,” Dadam recalls. “We had a lot of people who said we were crazy and this will never work.”

Energy drinks were largely unheard of in the United States at the time, and the price of the unusual beverage seemed outrageous to many.

“You think about it, you’re coming into

a country … and you’re trying to sell an eight-ounce energy drink for $2 per can, and when most people first taste it, they think it tastes funny,” Dadam says.

As if that wasn’t difficult enough, Dadam says he and his father formed an agreement with Red Bull to sell only its product, so with each rejection they encountered, the pair walked away empty-handed.

“Very few companies only succeed with one offering,” Dadam says.

In the end, the Dadams, along with Jeff ’s brother Matt Dadam, successfully built the brand into the popular name available in nearly every store today — a name splashed prominently across sporting events worldwide and a name that many enjoy as their favorite energy drink or mixed as a cocktail.

The family also turned their employment with Red Bull into the ownership of some distribution points throughout the western United States.

“It was an absolute once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Dadam says. “It’s along the

Good things come to those who waitPatience nothing new for entrepreneur, car-wash

developer Jeff Dadam By Katie Mayer

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lines of Microsoft and Coca Cola … it’s an incredible brand.”

In 2012, the family sold the distribution business to Red Bull and focused full-time on their newest enterprise — car washes.

After opening the first car wash in Surprise in 2011, the Dadams opened additional locations in Peoria, South Central Phoenix and South Jordan, Utah. The car washes are owned and operated by family business 3D Development and Holdings, LLC.

Although Maricopa’s car wash will be the company’s fifth location, the city was actually the first choice from the beginning.

“Originally the property we’re on wasn’t available, and someone was going to build across the street, so we backed off Maricopa and did Surprise,” says Jim Rafferty, president The Carwash Marketing Group and the Dadams’ lead consultant.

Rafferty credits Jeff Dadam and his family’s growing success in the car wash business to their thoughtful, open-minded and collaborative approach. For example, the Dadams invested two years of heavy research before even starting their business.

“Jeff ’s focus the entire time has been on creating value above customers’ expectations,” Rafferty says.

And it’s working. The Surprise car wash ranks among the top 1 percent of car washes in the country in number of cars washed, Rafferty says.

He adds, “Now Maricopa has a very good chance of being their top location.”

Maricopa’s car wash will be the first location to offer interior vehicle cleaning. It will also offer the longest tunnel car wash in the state, Rafferty says.

“It will be an architectural asset to the community and not just functional,” says Marvin Overson, president of MCO & Associates, which served as the general contractor for the car washes. “Jeff is a first-class guy, and everything he does is first class.”

Maricopa Economic Development Director Micah Miranda says the decision by Dadam to open his first full-service car wash in Maricopa is “humbling” and “shows that Maricopa is a viable and attractive location for private-sector capital investment.”

“We’ve heard a lot of residents passively and actively wanting these simple services just for the sake of convenience,” Miranda says.

The city currently experiences a $274 million leakage of sales that should take place in Maricopa and do not, Miranda adds. The car wash will be another opportunity for residents to patronize a business in their own community.

Dan Beach, the new director of Maricopa’s Center for Entrepreneurship, says his organization appreciates the entrepreneurs who choose to build their businesses in Maricopa and that it will support them in any way possible.

“There are entrepreneurs in Maricopa who we haven’t even discovered yet, and through the center, I hope we can find them and nurture them … to hopefully grow their business in Maricopa,” Beach says.

As Phoenix-based entrepreneur Dadam marches down the final stretch toward opening his long-awaited car wash in Maricopa — scheduled for late October — he credits his love of his work with keeping his spirits up.

And he also credits his family. The 44-year-old is married with two children and enjoys annual fishing trips and outdoor activities with the entire family.

“Jeff is just a very humble man,” Overson says. “I can’t emphasize enough the quality of character that man has.”

Dadam says he remains grateful to his family for instilling in him not only his work ethic, but more importantly, his character.

“We’ve always been a close-knit family,” Dadam says. “We are quiet and happy, humble and thankful.”

We’ve heard a lot of residents passively and actively wanting these simple services just for the sake of convenience.”

– Micah Miranda

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ENTERTAINMENTUltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle16000 Maricopa Road520-568-3456UltraStarAkChin.com

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GROCERSFry’s Marketplace20797 N. John Wayne Parkway520-568-6200

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HARDWAREMaricopa ACE Hardware 21542 N. John Wayne Parkway520-494-7805

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HOTELS & RESORTSHarrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and Hotel15406 N. Maricopa Road480-802-5000HarrahsAkChin.com

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K’Bella Salon and Day Spa20800 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 116 520-233-8576KBellaSalonandDaySpa.com

MORTGAGE See page 43

MOVIESUltraStar Cinemas 1600 N. Maricopa Road520-568-3456UltraStarAkChin.com

MUSICStep into the Music 520-568-8560

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSFamily, Friend & Neighbor COAP402 E. 10th St., Casa Grande520-836-0736UnitedWayofPC.org

Maricopa Veterans Center 44240 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway520-404-6672

The Friends of the Maricopa Public Library 520-568-8094

Veterans of Foreign WarsTracy P. MacPherson Post 12043 44240 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway602-920-3933

NOTARY PUBLICAdriane’s Mobile Notary 44809 W. Balboa Drive480-467-7067

PAINT SUPPLIESMaricopa ACE Hardware 21542 N. John Wayne Parkway520-494-7805

PAINTERSACP Contracting20987 N. John Wayne ParkwaySuite B-104 #320520-568-0026ArizonaContractPainting.com

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Pinal County Board of SupervisorsOct. 1, 2014

BACKGROUND: Sheriff Paul Babeu requested funds for a Student Resource Officer for San Manuel Junior & Senior High School after three incidents over a three-day period in September — two calls for a gun on campus and one threat to burn the school down — brought to light law enforcement’s inability to timely respond to the remote area. (It took approximately 30 minutes to respond to one of the incidents.)MOTION: Approve Sheriff ’s Office request to create a deputy sheriff position assigned as SRO San Manuel Junior & Senior High School at a cost of $72,851 annually. VOTE: 4-1

AYES: Cheryl Chase, Todd House, Steve Miller, Pet RiosNAYS: Anthony Smith

RATIONALE OF NAY VOTE: Smith said the timing of the incident was unfortunate as deputies were deployed to another emergency and, “I think there are other ways of handling it.”GET ENGAGED: Pinal County Board of Supervisors meets at 9:30 a.m. on select Wednesdays in Florence. Meetings are broadcast live on the County website.

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Maricopa City CouncilOct. 7, 2014

BACKGROUND: Councilwoman Julia Gusse was accused of violating the City Council’s new Code of Ethics when she berated applicant and former Councilman Carl Diedrich in a May 29 public interview for the appointment to fill a vacant City Council seat.MOTION: Approve the City Council’s finding that Councilwoman Julia Gusse violated the Council’s Code of Ethics and impose a sanction of a warning.VOTE: 6-1

AYES: Marvin Brown, Peggy Chapados, Edward Farrell, Dan Frank, Bridger Kimball Christian PriceNAYS: Julia Gusse

RATIONALE OF NAY VOTE: Gusse said she did not violate the Code of Ethics and her comments “were the truth as I saw it.”GET ENGAGED: Maricopa City Council typically meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the each month. Its meetings are broadcast on Orbitel Channel 20 and are available on the city’s website.

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Maricopa Unified School District Governing BoardSept. 10, 2014

BACKGROUND: The MUSD board voted to approve the 2014-15 performance-pay plan for teachers. The plan, which required 70 percent approval by the teachers per state statute, got the nod from 71 percent of teachers. It called for highly effective and effective teachers to get 100 percent of the Prop 301 bonus allotment, partially effective teachers to receive 75 percent and ineffective teachers would receive no additional compensation.MOTION: Approve the District’s 2014-15 301 pay-for-performance compensation.VOTE: 3-1

AYES: Torri Anderson, Leslie Carlyle-Burnett, AnnaMarie KnorrNAYS: Scott BartleABSENT: Patti Coutré

RATIONALE OF NAY VOTE: Bartle cited ambiguity in the award criteria language and that highly effective teachers’ bonus should be significantly greater than others’ to effectively impact recruitment and retention of the best teachers. He said: “I disagree with Mrs. Anderson in the comment about this plan showing that we really value highly-effective teachers. This plan shows we value effective teachers, but there is no difference between effective and highly effective.”GET ENGAGED: MUSD’s governing board typically meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Board meetings are broadcast on Orbitel Channel 18 and YouTube.

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Keeping tabs on Maricopa’s elected officials’ decisions, this section highlights some recent votes and provides tips on how to get engaged with the political process.

Anthony Smith

Scott Bartle

Julia Gusse


IN A WORD …

Do you support Maricopa Unified School District’s override proposal?

MUSD GOVERNING BOARD

CANDIDATES

Patti Coutré ................Yes

Rhonda Melvin ...........Absolutely

Gary Miller ..................Yes

Adam Schrader ..........Efficiency

Jaysie Sheppard ........Yes

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

4-YEAR TERM (2 SEATS)

Marty Hermanson ......Yes

Rachel Leffall ..............Commented

Vincent Manfredi .......Yes

Henry Wade ................Yes

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

2-YEAR TERM

Nancy Smith ...............Unfavorable

Rich Vitiello .................Yes

ARIZONA HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES

CANDIDATES (2 SEATS)

Mark Finchem (Rep) ..RTA*

Vince Leach (Rep) ......RTA*

Holly Lyon (Dem) ........Yes

ARIZONA SENATE CANDIDATES

Jo Holt (Dem) .............Yes

Steve Smith (Rep) ......No

* Refused to answer question in one word.

Visit InMaricopa.com/Category/Government for more information on the candidates and their stances on education and other issues facing Maricopa.

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nnaMarie Knorr’s busy schedule got even busier in 2013 when she was appointed to fill a vacancy Maricopa Unified School

District governing board. Knorr ran for the open two-year seat this year and, not having an opponent, was named victor by Pinal County Board of Supervisors without an election.

Why did you apply to be appointed to the school board

when it had an opening?

As a proud mom of three young children growing up in this wonderful community, I chose to apply for the open position last year because I want to help MUSD continue to improve for our students, parents, teachers and community. I am excited that I have the opportunity to continue to serve on the board to ensure we are

MUSD board member balances kids, career, community

Submitted

The Knorr family — AnnaMarie, Rob, Robert, Jake and Averie — in a cotton field on their farm south of Maricopa.

putting more money into the classroom and focusing on educating our students first and foremost.

What have you enjoyed most about

serving on the school board?

I have truly enjoyed meeting all of the amazing staff, teachers and parents within the district. It has also been a pleasure getting to know my fellow board members. I have spent the last year learning about the district, our finances, policies and procedures. With this information I believe that I am better equipped to help solve the issues we face. I enjoy serving on the board as an advocate for the children and community to ensure that we are doing everything we can and using our funds in the most effective and efficient ways possible.

What has been the biggest surprise?

The biggest surprise is definitely the amount of rules and regulations that public schools must comply with. What is even more shocking is the funding differences. MUSD is currently operating at a competitive disadvantage when compared to other public districts and the local charter schools. Seventy-five percent of public school districts in Arizona have an override in place. In addition, charter schools receive an additional $1,000 per student above what MUSD receives. MUSD doesn’t currently have an override and we do not get the extra money allotted for charter schools, yet we have been able to bring the district grade up to a B in the past two years.

What are the biggest challenges

you’ve faced?

It is always challenging when you are in a position where you have to make decisions


on behalf of children. We all want what is best for the kids in Maricopa. Sometimes that requires choosing one program over another or cutting a program to put more teachers in the classroom. The answers are never easy and I think it’s imperative for parents and community members to pay attention to the issues being considered at the school board meetings and provide input to us.

If you could change anything about

Maricopa, what would it be?

If had to change something about Maricopa, I would make it easier to get to our city. Having limited roads in and out can make traveling a challenge. But we are fortunate to have such an amazing community with great amenities.

What is a day in the life of AnnaMarie

Knorr?

Being married to a farmer makes life very unpredictable. The work starts early and the days can be long. Robert and Jake have to be at school by 8:30 a.m. Averie has dance and tiny-tot sports activities, and hopefully I make it to the gym at some point in between. Working as the government affairs manager for Western Growers Association, I then have several conference calls, emails and sometimes meetings anywhere from Phoenix to Yuma. After school, the kids have soccer practice, piano and homework. Fortunately, my husband helps by coaching the boys’ soccer teams. Just like all of the other families in Maricopa with children, the days can get very busy, but it’s worth it.

Career woman, volunteer, mom … how

do you do it all?

It take a village to raise a child, and I am fortunate to have a lot of great friends and family in Maricopa to help out whenever necessary.

What is MUSD’s best-kept secret?

MUSD has served as a gathering point

for the community in a variety of ways. Our facilities serve the city’s recreation programs and we rent our facilities to various churches and civic groups for community activities. It’s hard to imagine where these groups would gather if not for our facilities. MUSD doesn’t just serve our students, we serve the community.

Where do you see MUSD in five years?

If the override passes, there is so much opportunity for MUSD. We will have the ability to invest in the classrooms, programs for gifted and excelling students, smaller class sizes and the resources our teachers need. In five years, Phoenix students will want to bus into MUSD!

AnnaMarie Knorr

AGE: 34

FAMILY: My husband Rob and

I have three children: Robert,

8; Jake, 5; and Averie, 2

Education: BS in Business

Management, W. P. Carey School

at Arizona State University

OCCUPATION: Government affairs

manager for Western Growers

Association, representing

produce, fruit and nut farmers

in Arizona and California

HOBBIES: Running, cooking,

traveling and spending

time with family

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his November, registered voters will make extremely

important decisions for our city, our school district, county and state. Many will vote by early ballot, while others will stop at their polling place sometime between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. That’s the good news.

The bad news is many will elect (pun intended) not to. They will be silent, not exercising one of the fundamental rights every U.S. citizen should be mindful of and thankful for.

How ironic is it that in 2014 Veterans Day is exactly one week after Election Day and Independence Day exactly four months earlier? Those holidays in particular remind us to cherish and celebrate our freedoms as we honor and remember those who made and keep them possible.

About one in five people in Maricopa who were registered to vote actually did. There are lots of reasons why, ranging from not being sure how or where to register, forgetting to update voter information after moving, missing voter registration

deadlines, or statements like ‘I forgot, I don’t know who to vote for, I don’t know where my polling place is, I don’t have time, I work so the last thing I want to do after a long day is stand in line to vote, my vote doesn’t matter, or voting in the primary doesn’t decide anything.’ Voting in a primary election – or any election for that matter – does decide things, and EVERY VOTE MATTERS!

Primary election voters in Maricopa cast 4,161 ballots – slightly more than 10 percent of total ballots cast in Pinal County – and their votes made important decisions. Voters elected one city council member and re-elected our mayor. Voters also narrowed the original field of 10 candidates for City Council down to six. They eliminated multiple candidates in other partisan races, leaving one candidate per each recognized party. (Source: Pinal County Official Canvass Primary Election August 26, 2014)

Maricopa is a Pinal County “benchmark city” in many ways. Our active and engaged citizens, home-based businesses

and entrepreneurs, scores of dedicated volunteers, talented artisans in all disciplines, one of the busiest and most active libraries of its size in the U.S., and a great “Shop Local” program, which is all about spending our money here, supporting local businesses and merchants, and doing our part to improve and sustain our local economy. Equally as important is a “Vote Local” initiative.

Voting in any election, no matter the level or position, is vital. EVERY VOTE MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Not voting perpetuates indifference.

If you think about it, we spend more time in line at stores, filling up at the gas pumps, waiting at traffic lights or for trains crossing SR347 than it takes, on average, to vote. Next time you find yourself in line or waiting, keep in mind that voting impacts every one of these things in some way.

Please vote in the Nov. 4 general election. It’s important and it matters for you, for us, and for Maricopa. Aren’t we all worth the time and effort? Thank you.

Maricopa’s priority No. 1 in November: Vote!By Councilmember Peg Chapados

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Rick Buss was Maricopa’s first city manager when it incorporated in 2003.

He served in that capacity until 2007, when he requested and was granted a demotion to take over the assistant city manager position for the city of Maricopa.

Not long after his demotion, a complaint was filed by a former receptionist in the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department that Buss and his IT Manager Richard Terrell were illegally recording conversations. What ensued was a 13-month investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, which led them to recommend charges for interception of electronic communication, a Class 5 felony.

Buss was given an $80,000 severance package from the city upon his resignation, and no formal charges were ever levied

against Buss.He accepted a job as the town manager

of Gila Bend in October 2008, when the Gila Bend City Council voted 4-2 to hire Buss as the new city manager.

He worked in that capacity for almost six years, until August when he accepted a position as the assistant city manager for the city of Surprise.

In Buss’s almost six years as town manager in Gila Bend, he established the town as a hotbed for solar energy plants.

He oversaw the opening of three utility-scale solar plants, a carbon-regeneration facility and a 400-acre Arizona Public Service Co. solar facility.

Under Buss’s tenure in Maricopa, the city established a city staff and a police department among other things.

Then & now

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If you are looking for a truly spectacular accent plant that requires very little water or care, you cannot beat the ocotillo.

A fully grown, mature ocotillo in full leaf and full bloom can be truly awe-inspiring. I have seen them growing out in the desert in their native habitat, as well as in urban landscapes. I never fail to be impressed. They just simply draw the eye. In a landscape, that is the impact that we want.

The ocotillo is native to the Sonoran Desert and is well adapted to our climate and elevation. Because of this, it does really well in urban landscapes, even when it is neglected. In fact, it prefers to

Ocotillo plant beautiful, low maintenance

By Richard D.Gibson, Pinal County Extension Director, Agriculture

Be sure to give your ocotillo plenty of room when planting as it can grow to be 15 feet tall. The plant’s bright orange-red flowers often attract hummingbirds.


be neglected and that can be a good thing for those who want a low-fuss landscape.

If you decide to plant an ocotillo, there are some things you need to remember. First, they eventually grow into large plants, so give them plenty of room. Ocotillo can grow up to 15 feet tall and spread out to about the same distance. Planting one next to the corner of a house may look good early on, but when the branches start scraping on the walls or pushing on the roof, you may come to regret your decision.

Ocotillo branches, sometimes called canes, grow from the base of the plant, down near the ground. As the plant matures, the base increases in size, which allows room for more canes. A mature plant may have 60 canes or more.

The long canes give the plant a truly unique appearance quite different from most other landscape plants. As they sway gently in the breeze they remind me of long coachwhips dangling in the sky. Each of the canes will eventually be topped with bright orange-red flowers. These flowers attract hummingbirds who visit the long, tube-like flowers for nectar and other goodies.

The canes themselves are typically leafless for most of the year but can sprout and become covered with leaves when there is sufficient soil moisture to support them. During periods of drought, the ocotillo will shed leaves to reduce the loss of water from the plant. This is one way the plant conserves moisture and lives safely in the dry desert climate. When the leaves fall, don’t make the mistake in thinking that the plant has died. This is a normal part of its life cycle.

Transplanting ocotillo can be a challenge, but with some knowledge and experience, the success rate can be quite good. The best time to transplant is March through May. Transplant to the original growing depth and, as with cacti, with the side that was previously facing south again facing south.

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from heat and sunburn. The saguaro cactus is a good example, and so is the ocotillo. If we do not correctly orient the side with the thicker tissue, the side that was originally facing the sun, to its proper direction when we transplant, the under protected side may be injured by the sun. Just a heads up. A good nursery will somehow flag the side of the plant that should face south.

The ocotillo prefers well-drained, sandy soils, or soils with lots of gravel. It does not really like to have its roots growing in sloppy wet soil, and one that drains water easily will help prevent rotting roots. It does not need a lot of organic matter around the roots either, so throwing compost into the planting hole is not a good idea. To help prevent the newly transplanted ocotillo from falling over or blowing down in a storm, large stones may be placed over the root area, two to four inches from the trunk.

Water can be a problem; too much that is. Regular watering can kill the plant. Since it is a native, it is used to our normal rainfall patterns. During the driest of seasons, a light irrigation once or twice can be of benefit but otherwise, don’t do it.

Once planted, it may take some time for the plant to take off and start growing. That is just its normal way of doing things. Don’t be worried if the tips of canes start to die back some, and don’t worry about topping the stems to encourage growth. It will not be necessary. The same goes for watering to stimulate growth. Resist the urge. More newly planted ocotillo die from rot than they do from drought.

The same goes for fertilizers. Newly transplanted ocotillo don’t need them. Later, after the plant has resumed growth, occasional light applications of a nitrogen and phosphorus based fertilizer can be used to provide nutrition. When using fertilizers, apply them evenly to the soil surface over the entire rooting area and water the fertilizer into the soil with an early summer irrigation. Do not risk over fertilizing. As in irrigation, if in doubt, don’t. These plants survive in nature on their own quite nicely and do much better when they are not coddled.

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When transplanting ocotillo, here is the bottom line. The plant has to reestablish its root system before it can really do much growing. That is why patience is important. Properly transplanted, ocotillo plants re-establish themselves fairly well with little extra attention.

Interesting enough, the ocotillo is the only native representative of its family in Arizona, but there are three other relatives, all from Northern Mexico. You are probably familiar with the Boojum tree, Fouquieria columnaris. Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior has some truly awe inspiring specimens. We do not like to recommend the boojum for home landscapes because it is very slow in its growth habit and highly sensitive to poor drainage. Over watering at the wrong time can have devastating effects. With this plant, you have to know what you are doing.

Another sibling is Fouquieria diguetii, the diguetii ocotillo. It is usually grown in landscapes as a thorny shrub and tends to grow wider than it grows high. Some people use it as a barrier planting or as a bonsai specimen in a container.

The last family member is the tree ocotillo, Fouquieria macdougalii. It can give an interesting tree-like appearance in a landscape but some say that it is not as striking as our own ocotillo. It can be grown in containers or as a barrier planting.

These last two members of the family have their place in landscapes and can sometimes be found planted in urban desert landscapes. However, they are nowhere near as prevalent as the more familiar ocotillo. Instead of just planting the ocotillo, perhaps a combination of the three might provide interest in the landscape.

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“We love water and love going to Mexico, and it gave us a relaxing feel. It is also created mostly around physical activity for our children,” Shannon says of Shailey, 10, Stockton, 8, and Saray, 7.

Shannon, an associate dean and associate professor at Arizona State University, says her research on how physical activity improves cognitive function, physical health and mental health played a role in the design of their yard.

“With such a big yard it was also important for us to be as low maintenance as possible,” Shannon says.

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The most expensive home sold in Maricopa this summer was a single-level, waterfront home in Province. The 2,021 square-foot property sold for $335,000 cash.

Sold price: $335,000

Square feet: 2,021

Price per s.f.: $166

Builder: Engle Homes

Model: Violet

Built: 2006

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Community: Province

Upgrades: Waterfront lot, tile floors,

cherry cabinets, crown molding,

GE Profile appliances, R/O filtration

system, bay windows, gas fireplace,

media niche, wired for surround sound,

raised vanities, custom paint, 4-foot

garage extension, lighting fixtures.

Buyer: Dale Shephard

Sellers: Alan G. Grinde and Janice

L. Grinde on behalf of their trust

Listing agent: Tina Clowes, The

Maricopa Real Estate Co.

Selling agent: Stephen Kuburich,

The Maricopa Real Estate Co.

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ARROYO GRILLEFO

OD Restaurant

Grille 109 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is now Arroyo Grille, and the name isn’t all that’s changed.

“The old name was inspired by the golf course having 109 bunkers, but we redid the course, so now it doesn’t have 109 bunkers anymore,” General Manager Brady Wilson says. “It was hard for people to make the connection to that name, so we figured this was a great time to rebrand the restaurant.”

Wanting to connect the popular eatery’s new name to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, which owns the golf club and restaurant, Wilson and his team searched for a meaningful and easy-to-pronounce name. Unfortunately, that wasn’t in the cards.

“We started looking up what Ak-Chin translates to in English, and we found two different translations,” Wilson says. “The more general one is ‘the mouth of the arroyo,’ while

the literal translation is ‘where the water loses itself in the sand.’”

Wilson and his team went with “the mouth of the arroyo” and rebranded the restaurant as Arroyo Grille.

The new logo for Arroyo Grille was also used to help connect Ak-Chin’s with Maricopa’s histories, as it uses common Ak-Chin symbols for water, arrows and the sun instead of focusing on a golf theme.

“We really wanted to tie everything back into the Ak-Chin community and history with this,” Wilson says. “We’re actually going to have some of the Ak-Chin elders make baskets for us to use as decoration on the walls.”

The rebranding also added eight high-definition television sets, a new beer tap and new menu items, including modern twists on Ak-Chin’s classic fry bread.

Wilson says, “Everything from the televisions to the name change and the new menu items, it’s all just a refresh over here for the restaurant.”

Bill Page, a regular customer along with his wife Patricia, calls Arroyo Grille “good quality food, good portions and a variety of choices to cover any diet. They have improved the menu some and kept prices reasonable. The atmosphere is good, and the staff is terrific.”

Arroyo GrilleChef: Victor Luna

Location: 48456 W.

Highway 238, Maricopa

(2½ miles west of SR 347)

Telephone: 520-426-6832

Website: ArroyoGrille.com

Hours: Breakfast

6 a.m. to noon daily

Lunch 10 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. daily

Dinner 5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday

Submitted

Grille 109 rebrands as Arroyo GrilleRestaurant among summer improvements at Southern Dunes Golf Club By Josh Chesler

The blackened ahi is one of Chef Luna’s favorite dishes.

347 GrillUltraStar Multi-tainment Center16000 Maricopa Road520-568-3456UltraStarAkChin.com

Agave’s Restaurant Harrah’s Ak-Chin 15406 N. Maricopa Road480-802-5000HarrahsAkChin.com

Arroyo Grill Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club 48456 W. Highway 238520-568-2000GolfSouthernDunes.com

Barro’s Pizza44600 W. Smith-Enke Road, Suite101520-494-7777BarrosPizza.com

Luxe Lounge UltraStar Multi-tainment Center16000 Maricopa Road520-568-3456UltraStarAkChin.com

Native Grill & Wings21164 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-568-6077NativeGrillAndWings.com The Range SteakhouseHarrah’s Ak-Chin 15406 N. Maricopa Road480-802-5000HarrahsAkChin.com

Sonic Drive-In21470 N. John Wayne Parkway520-316-6000SonicDriveIn.com/ Water & Ice20928 N John Wayne Parkway, Suite C7520-568-4740 Yogurt Jungle21101 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite E-105480-677-8222YogurtJungle.com

Want to have your business featured in the next edition? Contact InMaricopa at [email protected] or 520-568-0040 ext 6.

FOODFeatured Restaurants

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PUMPKIN CAKEFO

OD Recipe

Pumpkin Cake

INGREDIENTS:

1 box of cake mix (I use the mix

that has pudding in it.)

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. cloves

2 eggs

3/4 cup of milk

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup raisins (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Grease and lightly flour a 9” x

13” pan or two 9” round-cake

pans if you want a layer cake.

3. Blend the cake mix and spices

together in a large mixing bowl.

4. Add the eggs, milk and pumpkin.

5. Mix with electric mixer on

medium for 4 minutes.

6. If you want to add raisins,

stir them in now.

7. Pour the batter into the

prepared cake pan(s).

8. Bake 30-35 minutes or until

toothpick comes out clean.

9. Serve warm topped with

whipped cream or vanilla ice

cream. If you made a layer

cake, cool the layers and frost

with a cream cheese frosting.

10. Enjoy!

Jake Johnson

ABOUT THE BAKER

Carole TateFAMILY: Husband David,

two daughters, one son,

four grandchildren

HOMETOWN: Decatur,

Michigan

EDUCATION: Teaching

certificate, bachelor’s

and master’s degrees

(library science) from

Western Michigan

OCCUPATION:

Retired librarian

MARICOPA SINCE: 2005

Resident of: The Villages

at Rancho El Dorado

ORIGIN OF RECIPE: It began

as a cookie recipe when

my daughters were young,

then became muffins and

finally morphed into a

cake recipe after adding

and deleting ingredients.

FAVORITE CHEF: My mom

was always cooking and

baking. She worked as

a waitress and later as a

cook until she was 73.

FAVORITE CELEBRITY

COOKING SHOW: I enjoy

watching Rachel Ray. She

is so confident, and her

recipes are not complicated.


Best Pizza

HEALTH INSPECTION RESULTS

EXCELLENT

[No violations found.]

• Bashas’ - Deli

• Brooklyn Boys Italian

Restaurant & Pizza

• Butterfield Elementary School

• Children’s Learning Adventure

Childcare Centers

• Cilantro’s Mexican Cocina

• Copa Craze

• CVS Pharmacy

• Desert Wind Middle School

• Express Stop

• F.O.R. Maricopa

• Fry’s Marketplace

— Deli & Sushi

• The Green Zone Nutrition

• Little Caesar’s Pizza

• Maricopa Head Start

• Maricopa High School

• Native New Yorker

• The New HQ

• O’Shays

• Panda Express

• Papa John’s Pizza

• Penascos Mexican Restaurant

• Plaza Bonita

• QuikTrip - Kitchen

• Saddleback

Elementary School

• Santa Cruz Middle School

• Tacos N’ More

• Walmart — Bakery,

Deli & McDonalds

• Yogurt Jungle

SATISFACTORY

[Violations corrected

during inspection.]

• Mariscos el Pulpo Loco

(Violations were shredded

beef past expiration date

and frozen octopus being

thawed on a counter.)

• Pepe’s Taco Shoppe

(Violations were raw beef

stored above cooked

shredded pork, beans and

rice in refrigerator without

date marking, ice scoop

stored in direct contact with

top of ice machine and potato

slicer with an accumulation

of potato and debris.)

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

[Critical item noted during

inspection cannot be corrected

immediately, requiring

follow-up inspection.]

• None

UNACCEPTABLE

[Gross, unsanitary

conditions necessitating the

discontinuation of operations.]

• None

Source: Pinal County Department of

Health Services, July 7 — Sept. 9, 2014

Chef Frank prides himself on a scratch kitchen. I believe that is why our pizza is so good. We make our own dough, we make our own sauce, and we use only the freshest toppings.” UltraStar Multi-tainment Center General Manager Adam Saks

h

Best Pizza in Town

347 GRILL AT ULTRASTAR

24%23%

15%

11%8%5%

4%2%

2%2%4%

BARRO’S PIZZA

BROOKLYN BOYS

PAPA MURPHY’S

RACEWAY BAR & GRILL

PAPA JOHN’S

PIZZA HUT

NATIVE GRILL & WINGS

DOMINO’S

LITTLE CAESARS

OTHER

Source: InMaricopa.com poll, 508 responses

Submitted

WINNERD

347 GRILL AT ULTRASTAR


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Absolute Air ...............................................41

Ahwatukee Realty ...................................... 42

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Arroyo Grille..............................................46

AZ-RY’s Landscaping ............................39

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Busy As A B ..............................................40

Calvary Chapel .........................................31

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Clear Skies Realty ...................................... 42

Cobblestone Dental ..................................... 3

Coldwell Banker - Terry Sperry ..........40

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Dynamic Door .............................................. 41

Electrical District No. 3 ..............................27

Fast & Friendly Car Wash .......................... 11

Holsteiner Agri-school .............................. 15

Holt for AZ Senate & Lyon for 11..............17

HomeSmart - Dayv Morgan.....................27

InMaricopa.com ............................................17

K’Bella Salon and Day Spa ..................... 29

Lizard Heights Glass ................................. 48

MaricopaChat.com .................................... 48

Maricopa Eye Care .................................... 28

Maricopa Foot & Ankle ............................... 4

Maricopa Pool & Spa .................................39

Mattress Firm ................................................39

MUSD Override Committee .......................7

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning ..................... 48

Pinal County Federal Credit Union ...... 40

Pinal County - Anthony Smith .................35

Premier Orthodontics ................................ 10

Santa Cruz Commerce Center ..............BC

Spooner Physical Therapy ...................... 19

Stae Farm - Lance Lane ............................35

Sun Life Family Health Center ........ 14, 48

Total Transit ...................................................37

UltraStar Multi-tainment Center ..................1

The UPS Store ...............................................41

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A DEVELOPMENT OF THE AK‑CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY

Located at Murphy Rd. & Maricopa‑Casa Grande Hwy.

For leasing info:

520-568-3246Brokers Welcome!

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Tenants of Santa Cruz Commerce Center can take advantage of below market lease rates,

lower utility costs and tax savings.

Ak-Chin Advantage #3 Growing Environment

How Can We Help You Grow?

• Ak‑Chin’s industrial park, Santa Cruz Commerce Center, sits on the southern tip of the Greater Phoenix area in the state’s agricultural heartland

• Hickman’s Family Farms, currently the Commerce Center’s largest tenant, has expanded 3 times

• Current Commerce Center tenant, M & S Equipment, is a Case IH Farm Equipment Dealership

• Agriculture is at the heart of the Ak‑Chin Indian Community’s heritage

• Area agri‑business and food processing neighbors include R & G Potato Co., Frito Lay, Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc., Cargill Animal Nutrition, and Abbott Nutrition

• Close proximity to University of Arizona’s research farm at the Maricopa Agricultural Center

• Near the US Arid Land Agriculture Research Center

We’re the ideal location for food processing, agri-business supply chain or plant-science industries

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