Main Street Focus - Summer/Fall 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 WHAT IS CASA GRANDE MAIN STREET? 4 AWARD WINNING NEON SIGN PARK 6

DOWNTOWN MAP

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MAIN STREET LEADERSHIP

11 DOORS TO THE PAST 12 PAST “DOOR TO THE PAST” WINNERS 15 MAIN STREET MEMBERS 28 CASA GRANDE MAIN STREET MEMBERSHIPS INFO & APPLICATION 36 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 38 EVENT RECAP 41 THANK YOU TO OUR STREET FAIR & BIKE SHOW SPONSORS 42 CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF DOWNTOWN

Ruth A. Kramer President Donovan M. Kramer Jr. Co-Publisher/Editor Kara K. Cooper Co-Publisher/Advertising Director Brian D. Kramer Director of Digital Zoe A. Cooper Creative Advertising Manager Casa Grande Main Street (520) 836-8744 110 W. 2nd St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 casagrandemainstreet.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10062 Casa Grande, AZ 85130

Main Street Focus is published twice a year by Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc., 200 W. Second St., Casa Grande, Arizona 85122, (520) 836-7461. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States, Casa Grande, Arizona.

Publication of advertising contained herein does not constitute endorsement.

About the Cover: “I had my Senior pictures taken in Historic Downtown Casa Grande in March, as this was my last year being able to show at the Pinal County Fair—so I wanted it to be as memorable as possible! The theme of “Country Girl in a City World” stuck out to me as I’ve grown up on the outskirts of Casa Grande for 18 years, and have watched as my small town has become not so small, anymore.

I couldn’t think of a better place to embody this theme than Historic Downtown Casa Grande and the Neon Sign Park. While taking Todd and Copper (my Holstein Angus calves seen in the picture) for walks through Downtown to capture my pictures, I had the most amazing conversations with store owners and community-members where I was able to tell them about my seven years in 4H and how much it has impacted my life. As someone with deep roots in Casa Grande, it meant a lot to be able to capture my love of the 4H community along with the love for my city in one picture.”– Mary Rakoci Have a photo that you would like to see in the next issue of Main Street Focus?

Email downtown@cgmailbox.com your photo submissions!

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WHAT IS Casa Grande Main Street?

Casa Grande Main Street is a nonprofit 501c3 organization working on downtown revitalization and historic preservation.

Casa Grande Main Street works to revitalize historic and traditional commercial areas.

The Main Street approach was developed to save historic commercial architecture and the fabric of American communities, but has become a powerful economic development tool as well. The Main Street program is designed to improve all aspects of Downtown, producing both tangible and intangible benefits. Strengthening public participation and making Downtown a fun place to visit are as critical to Main Street’s future as recruiting new businesses, rehabilitation buildings and expanding parking.

Building on Downtown’s inherent assets–rich architecture, personal service, traditional values and most of all a sense of place–the Main Street approach has rekindled downtown cooperation, entreprenuerism and civic concern. It has earned national recognition as a practical strategy appropriately scaled to local resources and conditions.

MISSION STATEMENT

Donations Gladly Accepted Monday thru Saturday 10 am till 4 pm

To support the vision of Historic Downtown by enhancing the economic vitality, promoting and marketing the District, fostering partnerships and acting as the lead advocate for Historic Downtown and it’s historic preservation.

VISION STATEMENT Downtown will be an exciting, visually appealing, easily accessible, safe, balanced mix of uses that integrates residential, office, retail, entertainment, dining and cultural and civic activities that is recognized as the heart of the community.

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asa Grande Main Street, through a grant from Partners in Preservation and American Express Foundation, as well as through a partnership with Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc., was able to authentically restore 14 historic signs that now serve as an outdoor museum between the Downtown commercial district to the Downtown arts, culture, and entertainment district.

Help Casa Grande Main Street keep the Neon Sign Park lit and maintained, by leaving your mark on the park! Purchase a paver for $100 or a license plate today for $200!

Visit www.neonsignpark.com for more information.

Park Hours: Open Daily | Signs Lit: 6pm - 11pm

(520) 836-2125 | casagrandechamber.org | 575 N. Marshall St., Casa Grande From big dreams and beautiful skies to short commutes & a small-town feel, Casa Grande has everything you need!

Stop by to pick up a copy of our local resource publications!

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Main street leadership HOLLY NASH // EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Holly is a Casa Grande native who graduated from Casa Grande Union High School then earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Arizona. She has been involved in many community based organizations, including the Casa Grande Youth Commission.

Holly grew up loving Casa Grande and is excited to help the Downtown community grow!

ANDY MYERS // PRESIDENT Andy Myers has lived in Casa Grande (his second time) since 2011. He is a real estate professional with EXP and is the national coordinator for Faith, Work and the Immigrant Workforce for the National Immigration Forum. His wife, Stacey, owns and teaches at La Casa Grande Bilingual Early Childhood Academy. They also have 4 amazing children.

MATTHEW WALLIN // VICE PRESIDENT Born and raised in Orange County, California, Matthew Wallin moved to Casa Grande in 2008 when he purchased ‘Round Trip Bike Shop’.

Owning and operating Round Trip Bike Shop has proven to be a deeply fulfilling journey, as it allows Matthew to combine his passion for cycling with the immense satisfaction he gains out of serving his community—the community of Casa Grande. Matthew is a coach for the High School Cycling League, and the technical advisor for the trails on CG Mountain.

ESTHER MORENO // TREASURER Hello. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Esther Moreno. I was born and raised here in Casa Grande. I am married to Johonson Moreno and have five children that were also born and raised in CG. My parents were business owners here in Downtown CG. I believe that is what motivated me to also become a business owner.

I currently am the owner of DownTown Ice Cream Shop, located in Downtown Casa Grande, and also am involved with Downtown Mainstreet. I have been a RN in the community for the last 22 years.

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RICHARD ROSALES // SECRETARY Richard is the Public Affairs Manager for Arizona Public Service in Southeast Arizona and has been President of CG Main Street board since 2016. Born and raised in Eloy, his passion for Pinal County and thriving Downtown communities is evident in his service. He resides in Casa Grande with his wife, Wanda.

STEPHANIE FIMBRES // OFFICE MANAGER Stephanie is a transplant turned dedicated local, raising 2 children with husband, Nelson. She graduated from CG Union (2007), Central Arizona College (2024), 7 years as Director of First Impressions at Fertizona Inc. and served on the board for YRHAP.ORG. She cherishes this opportunity to serve the Casa Grande community.

PAULA LAMBERT // BOARD MEMBER Paula Lambert is the owner of AZ New Horizon Realty. The company has two offices in Casa Grande with 21 agents who specialize in residential and commercial real estate. Paula has been active for many years in our community as a member/volunteer for a variety of business and civic organizations.

JOE LEOS // BOARD MEMBER My name is Joe Leos, and I was born and raised in Casa Grande.

I attended Arizona State University after graduating from CGUHS in 2005 and obtained a degree in Tourism Development and Management. For ten years, I worked in the luxury resort industry.

After years of working in the corporate sector, I realized my true calling was community and giving back. In 2019, I joined the Casa Grande Fire Department and discovered my real calling in life. Giving back to the community that helped shape me has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Jessica, my wife, recently became a registered nurse and now works at our local hospital. Our two children are our world, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to raise them in the community where I grew up.

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NOMINATION PERIOD: AUGUST 5TH – AUGUST 23RD VOTING PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 16TH – OCTOBER 4TH Join us at the Casa Grande neon siGn Park to see the first PlaCe winner Per CateGory! november 20th | startinG at 5Pm

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Doors to the Past Request for Artist Proposals Help shape the next 10 years of preservation & beautification in Historic Downtown Casa Grande Selected artists will receive $550

Scan here for the application!

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Past “Doors to the Past” winners Casa Grande Main Street is seeking new artwork from local artists in order to create “new” Doors to the Past. The Doors to the Past is a staple historic preservation project located in Historic Downtown Casa Grande on the northeast corner of 3rd Street and Florence Street. Completed in 2013, each of the nine doors represents a piece of Casa Grande’s history as interpreted by a local artist. Due to ten years of Arizona weather, these current Doors to the Past are cracking and falling apart.

This program is designed to incorporate a wide variety of artists and new interpretations of Casa Grande’s history into the Historic Downtown Casa Grande district.

There are currently three doors still available for local artists!

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CINDY SCHAIDER My Door to the Past depicts the 1940 Southern Pacific Train Station, previously located at Main and Sacaton streets.

The original wooden depot, brought to Casa Grande from Yuma board by board and rebuilt, burned on June 13, 1937.

On January 15, 1940 the new railroad station, with Pueblo Deco Cast Concrete Ornamentation, was dedicated. On June 5, 2009 it was destroyed by fire.

In front of the station are seven pieces of luggage upon a luggage wagon and cart, all of which has been represented in a period-appropriate manner. Each piece of luggage is marked with the name of a prominent 1940's Casa Grandean, representing both men and women and four ethnicities: Fanne Gaar, Judge Pete Overfield, Peter H. Ethington, Blodie Thode, Rebecca Dallis, Ramon Cruz Jr., and Oi Shau Don.

Past “Doors to the Past” winners

NICHOLE KLUTH

ELIZABETH ROBBINS

The goal of my door is to show that the coming of the Railroad brought with it so much success. The engine includes images of some of the historic buildings that housed the businesses and life that came as a result of the railroad, and the “birth” of Casa Grande.

Heritage Hall is one of the more historical and unique structures in Casa Grande. It was built in 1927 and was originally used as a church. Now, it serves as a meeting place for the community and is seen any time one goes Downtown on Florence Blvd.

The door has been dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth Robbin’s brother, Tyler Robbins.

Join us for Worship

A Christ-centered community focused on loving God, loving people, and making disciples as we learn, love, and live the Word. Covenant is a warm and welcoming church where you can feel comfortable and cared for, a family of small groups that is mission oriented and focused on discipleship.

Sundays at 10am

COVENANT CHURCH 324 N. Sacaton St., Casa Grande www.covenantprescg.org SUMMER/FALL 2024 | MAIN STREET FOCUS

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Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Appointments can be made after business hours

Main Street Members OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN CASA GRANDE ACADEMY MORTGAGE 442 W. Kortsen Rd., #104 520-421-1171 ANDY MYERS THE REALTOR 602-350-2547 ARIZONA GRAIN INC. acctpay@arizonagrain.com 520-836-8228 ARIZONA SONORAN COPPER COMPANY 950 W. Elliot Rd., Ste. 122 Tempe, AZ 85284 520-858-0600

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS on-Profits N Friends of Main Street Small Businesses Corporate Businesses See pages 28 – 34 for information.

CASA GRANDE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION 520-252-9707 CASA GRANDE FAMILY DENTISTRY 1355 E. Florence Blvd.

520-836-0100

AZ NOTARY & FINGERPRINTING LLC 1147 E. Florence Blvd., #B BAKER TILLY 1115 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. 100 520-836-8201 THE BALDON TEAM AT NOVA HOME LOANS 15396 N. 83rd Ave., Bldg. B, Ste. 100 Peoria, AZ 85381 623-341-0240 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SUN CORRIDOR 1905 N. Peart Rd. 520-876-5437

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CASA GRANDE DETACHMENT 901 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

DHAMAR FASHION STORE 623-428-3805

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DONNA & MICHAEL MCBRIDE ELLISON MILLS CONSTRUCTION LLC 3152 N. Lear Ave., Ste. 2 520-876-4004

COPPERHEAD PLUMBING SERVICES LLC FIRST AMERICAN CREDIT UNION 1001 N. Pinal Ave. 1670 N. Pinal Ave. #11468 520-836-8848 520-705-2134 CROSSROADS CHURCH OF CASA GRANDE 2024 E. Florence Blvd.

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FRANKLIN FOODS 1221 W. Gila Bend Hwy. 520-316-3757 FREEDOM, FAITH AND FOOD Kdavis3993@gmail.com 541-944-7896

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Arizona Native Lotions & Soups

Our domestic violence & sexual violence crisis line is available 24/7

(520) 836-0858 Serving Pinal County for over 40 years Admin (520) 836-1239 www.against-abuse.org

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.

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K&M ROOFING 520-836-6643 kmroofingsys@yahoo.com

GIRL SCOUT TROOP 999 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.

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KIM MCWHERTER DIG MARKETING & EVENTS 480-567-0206

GREAT WESTERN BANK 1300 E. Florence Blvd.

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THE LAND ADVISORS ORGANIZATION 442 W. Kortsen Rd. 520-252-0368

HIPPIEBLING BOUTIQUE 815-474-3729 hippieblingboutique@gmail.com

LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA 407 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85082 602-956-0909

JOE’S STEAM CLEANING 520-208-7184

LOVE ALWAYS YOGA 1269 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 134 520-213-3124

COME SEE WHAT WE’RE COOKIN’!

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MIDDLETON AUTOMOTIVE 816 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Ste. D1 520-836-0664 MY HOME GROUP - FOXTAIL GROUP 1115 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. E 520-610-1055 www.foxtail-grouper.com OUTDOOR ILLUMINATIONS 520-510-9500 PASSION CHURCH 501 E. Kortsen Rd. www.passionchurchaz.com

PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH 17235 N. 75th Ave., Ste. D145 Glendale, AZ 85308 520-836-6868 RAINER WELLNESS 15548 Jimmie Kerr Blvd.

Rainerwellness.com RILEY ALLEN - FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 520-518-2112 ROD REASNER ROUNDTRIP BIKE SHOP 1148 E Florence Blvd. #4 520-836-0799

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Car Wash

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ROX MEDIA 1919 N. Trekell Rd., Ste. C 520-426-2079

SOUTHERN PAVILION CASA GRANDE 847 N. Colorado St. 520-431-5465

SAN TAN GOLF CARTS 1005 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 102 Casa Grande, AZ 85194 santangolfcarts.com 480-982-7777

SUN LIFE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 865 N. Arizola Rd. 520-836-3446

SAVANNAH’S SCENTSATIONAL SCENTSY SILENT WITNESS OF CASA GRANDE 520-252-9707 SEDONA’S JEWELRY 928-203-1703

SWEET VILLAGE BAKERY 973 E Cottonwood Ln. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 619-917-3867 TIMELENS VIDEO & PHOTO timelenspv@gmail.com timelenspv.com TIMOTHY GILROY

Creativity + Socialization = Wellness COMMUNITY - Creative Arts • Arts in Public Health - Creative Aging • Create-2-Connect Wellness Classes • Volunteer Opportunities • Gallery - Ceramic Sculpture

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CLAY - MAKING • Hand-building Classes • Pottery Wheel Instruction • Bisqueware Painting

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TITLE SECURITY AGENCY A FIRST AMERICAN COMPANY 421 E. Cottonwood Ln. 520-610-4735

UNITED STATES ARMY 1609 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. 6 alejandro.guerra23.mil@army.mil

THROWBACK FAMILY FUN 958 E. Rodeo Rd. www.throwbackfun.com

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CASA GRANDE 1225 E Cottonwood Ln. 520-836-2903

TWO BROTHERS PLUMBING 44 N. Brown Ave. 520-251-0076

VILLAS BY MARY T. 1576 E. Cottonwood Ln. 520-836-5273

TY SCHRAUFRAGEL AGENCY AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 1269 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 127 520-836-7004

YOST REALTY GROUP AT RE/MAX CASA GRANDE 317 E. Cottonwood Ln., Ste. C 520-836-1717

The Opportunity Tree is a nonprofit organization that provides quality, individualized supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments.

209 W. 1st St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 602-956-0400

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Main Street Members INSIDE DOWNTOWN CASA GRANDE

ARTMOBILE 422 N. Florence St. 520-858-5136

ABIDING IMPRESSION SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 719 N. Center Ave. 520-466-5062 aztshirts.com

ARIZONA HOME PROS 404 N. Marshall St. 520-836-0001

ADVENTURES IN STAINED GLASS 407 N. Florence St. 520-421-0210 AGAINST ABUSE, INC. 119 N. Florence St. 520-836-1239

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE 50 N. Brown Ave. 800-240-2014 AZ NEW HORIZON REALTY 107 E. 4th St. 520-836-1001

OPEN 7 DAYS • 8 AM - 8 PM (520) 426-9332 116 N. CASA GRANDE AVE. • Marinated Meats • Seafood • Carnitas

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BEDILLON’S RESTAURANT 800 N. Park Ave. 520-836-2045

BRUTINEL PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL 600 E. 1st St. 520-836-5802

BIG HOUSE CAFÉ 104 E. 4th St. 520-836-0041

CASA COLLECTIVE 323 W 8th St. 503-381-1547 casacollectiveaz.com

BLACKBOX THEATRE 407 N. Sacaton St. 520-414-0150 BLOSSOM DIGITAL MARKETING 200 W. 2nd St. 520-423-8671 BOW WOW MEOW THRIFT STORE AND CONSIGNMENT 315 N. Florence St. 520-836-5118

CASA GRANDE ART ASSOCIATION 319 W. 3rd St. 520-836-3377 CASA GRANDE BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE 408 N. Florence St. 520-450-6365

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CASA GRANDE GUIDE 404 N. Marshall St. 480-567-0206 casagrandeguide.com

CENCI RODRIGUEZ, LMT. 400 N. Marshall St. 520-280-4470

CASA GRANDE INTERNET 106 W. 2nd St. 520-421-3333 CASA GRANDE SKATE SHOP 413 N. Florence St. 520-858-4968 CASA GRANDE VALLEY NEWSPAPERS INC. 200 W. 2nd St. 520-836-7461

COOK-E-JAR 100 W. 2nd St. 520-836-9294 COOPER & RUETER, LLP 221 N. Florence St. 520-836-8265 CREAM OF THE CROP 311 N. Florence St. 520-836-9406

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Visiting Angels MS Focus 7-27-24 In Home Care

CRUDA COMPOSITIONS STUDIO LLC www.crudacompositions.studio aimeew247@gmail.com DOWNTOWN ICE CREAM SHOP 112 N. Florence St. 520-280-2979 FEED RIGHT PET FOOD 408 N. Marshall St. 520-200-8844 GRANDE CENTRAL STATION 408 N. Sacaton St., Ste. J 602-616-3603 GREATER CASA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 575 N. Marshall St. 520-836-2125

GUNNY’S VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY info@gunnysview.com HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC 500 N. Florence St. Adella@cox.net LEW’S CLASSIC CUTS 413 N. Florence St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-9665 Facebook: Lew’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop LIVE RISHI charmayne@liverishi.com MATRIC ENERGY HUB 121 E. Florence Blvd. info@matrixeh.com

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I often listen to music or NPR, and draw every fine line and detail - every crack in the pavement on a driveway, every line in the bricks, every slant and shadow on the facade lettering of a business. This process can become almost mindless after a point, where I am focused on such a microscopic detail of the illustration that I am simply thinking about completing this rather than the sum of all of the lines.

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I sometimes choose a single color from which to do iterations - a blue or a yellow or a pink. I will only use grays, light colors, and other variations to create the entire image. I love how grays and other dull colors can bring the brightest color in an image alive.

When this is all said and done, I bring the illustration up to full size on my largest monitor and scan it for any imperfections.

It is then ready to go! I print it and frame it, and bring it to the business (whenever possible) to make sure they have the first copy. In some cases I find them online and send them a digital copy first. But it's my goal to ensure any business owner sees this work.

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