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The Interview with Jim Garrett, Owner, Garrett Motors
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Patricia Glover, Advanced Certified Paralegal, Notary Signing Agent, Certified Legal Document Preparer, Glover Court Solutions 42 Regular Dental Care Catches Problems Early 52 Meet these Everyday Heroes 62 Give your Fall Décor a Crisp New Twist 88 Protect your Kitty from Toxic Mishaps 32 Businesses Must Keep Digital Presence Productive 34 Understanding the Development Process 36 Have your Marijuana Criminal Conviction Expunged 90 Burgundy, a Gift for the Five Senses 92 First Toltec School Continues to Serve Eloy 94 Casita FostersWorkshopCGCreativity 96 Theater is Paramount in Downtown CG Culture 98 6 GOLDEN CORRIDOR LIVING | FALL 2022
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Time always brings us exciting changes and opportunities. That’s the promise of fall, and we’re delivering just a taste of that in this issue of Golden Corridor LIVING!
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE Golden Corridor Again
It’s time for us to spread our wings and take the plunge — safely! This is what they’ll do at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Parachuting Championships, Oct. 9-26 at Eloy’s Skydive Arizona, and you can learn all about it from the 16-page insert in this issue.
“See you in September” has always had a slightly different meaning in the desert, where temperatures regularly climb over 100 degrees that month while the rest of the hemisphere marks the end of the summer season with a tinge of regret that’s foreign to many of us.
But it does signify the beginning of autumn and our long slide into balmy days in the park or on the golf course, lingering lunches on our patios or favorite restaurant and knowing the sky will place no limit on how you and your family can enjoy your home and your community.
Our school campuses are back in full force from preschool through college, and we’re here to help you navigate all of your family’s options with our education directory, whatever your student’s age and interests.
Events and gatherings are quickly filling up our calendar again as venues reopen for the winter while others expand their offerings for the season. We tell you about destinations old (Casa Grande’s historic Paramount Theatre), new (Casita Workshop’s arts and crafts classes in Casa Grande) and coming soon (Cocina Madrigal in OurMaricopa).Home&Garden and Beauty & Style sections are here to help you meet autumn’s arrival with crisp seasonal décor inspiration and hiking fashion tips.
You can also learn more about Coolidge’s past, present and future through our ROX Interview with Jim Garrett, third-generation owner of Garrett Motors and a community leader with in-depth knowledge of the auto industry and two sons ready to take the business into the fourth generation.
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McClure responded to a question at the press conference about reassuring voters there was no conspiracy behind the ballot issues: “I haven’t seen any evidence of a nefarious act. I have seen mistakes made on a grand scale.”
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The 2022 Arizona primary election will not be remembered fondly by anyone in PinalSeparateCounty.issues affected early ballots and those cast on Aug. 2, with the county sending out more than 60,000 mail-in ballots a month before Election Day that omitted candidates for municipal elections, while residents of unincorporated areas saw candidates for municipal elections they could not vote in.
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Then on Election Day, about 25 out of the county’s 95 precincts ran out of or were low on some in-person ballots due to what the county said was “unprecedented demand.” The county printed additional ballots and delivered them to those locations as the day ran on. Some voters were told to come back later but weren’t able to, and others waited in line as long as 90 minutes past the official 7 p.m. closing time.
County Attorney Kent Volkmer said during a press conference Aug. 3 that election officials ordered ballots for the more than 900 different forms that had to be printed out based on a formula suggested by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office that takes prior voter turnout and other factors into account, and “quite frankly, we underestimated.”
Pinal County Recorder Dana Lewis
Pinal County Plagued by Ballot Issues
New municipal-only ballots were mailed to those on the early voting list in the cities and towns of Casa Grande, Eloy, Mammoth, Maricopa, Superior and the Pinal portions of Apache Junction and Queen Creek, which all residents were required to return for their votes to be counted for local elections.
On Aug. 4 the Board of Supervisors replaced Frisk with County Recorder Virginia Ross, who had overseen all election proceedings in 2014 and 2016. In 2017 the county, citing population growth, moved all Election Day functions under the county manager’s office while early voting stayed under the recorder’s office. Ross immediately resigned her elected role and on Aug. 5 the board appointed her assistant Dana Lewis to serve as county recorder through the rest of Ross’ term, which runs through the end of 2024.
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Already facing reduced public trust rooted in unsubstantiated claims of election fraud from 2020, he said, “This is not a computer glitch or anything nefarious. Through no fault of anyone in the (Pinal County) Recorder’s Office, it was my mistake.”
County Elections Director David Frisk, who started on the job in March with a badly understaffed department, took responsibility for the error during the same board meeting, attributing it to a programming error by a county employee and his missing a crucial step in the ballot proofreading process.
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All votes in those races already cast on the original early ballots were invalidated. This solution was approved by the county Board of Supervisors July 12 after officials wrestled with its options to find one that did not appear to run afoul of any state election laws.
Maricopa Pedestrian Bridge Funding Advances
semiconductors, also known as microchips, which control the flow of electricity within computers, vehicles, smartphones, appliances, solar panels, LED lights and innumerable other products.
The City’s $2.7-million funding request for the bridge to U.S. Rep Tom O’Halleran, whose district includes Maricopa, was one of 15 he chose to submit for Congress’ consideration — he received more than 150 requests.
rest of the cost. The bridge design includes elevators to provide access for wheelchairs, bicycles and similar devices. Bitter said the plans are under review by Union Pacific, a process that could take up to a year.
technology as its six existing eH202 factories. The company said it expects to invest $3 million annually locally in employee salaries and training, maintenance, upgrades, taxes and other spending that will benefit residents and“Thisbusinesses.investment will grow our presence in the North American semiconductor market,” said Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay. “The new facility will help us to further tap into increasing demand from the domestic electronic industry, and our local customers will likewise gain even better access to our products and services.”
Pinal County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McClure welcomed Solvay “and its significant investment and well-paying jobs to our region,” saying the county will help it find and train qualified workers.
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City plans call for the bridge to be built over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks just west of state Route 347 to give walkers and bicyclists a safer option to cross than the
The total projected construction budget is $3.5 million, with the City funding the
Solvay said its Casa Grande facility’s equipment will be housed in a climatecontrolled building using the same
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Thirty full-time jobs are projected after the first phase is completed, with room for expansion as demand for its product grows.
The City of Maricopa’s effort to build a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks near State Route 347 have received a major boost from its inclusion in a congressional infrastructure spending plan.
Solvay,devices.basedin Brussels with offices in 63 countries, said in a July 26 press release it had purchased 25 acres within Central Arizona Commerce Park at Burris and Peters roads. It plans to start construction for its first production line in 2023, building a facility powered by 100% renewable energy.
road’s rail overpass, which was completed in 2019 and is used by nearly 60,000 vehicles every day.
Solvay, an international corporation that produces chemicals and plastics, announced plans to build a factory in Casa Grande to produce electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide used to manufacture semiconductors used in a huge range of electronic
The facility will convert hydrogen peroxide into an ultra-high purity form called eH2O2 that is used to clean silicon wafers. These wafers are then used in
A microchip shortage has led to manufacturing slowdowns for vehicles and other sectors of the U.S. economy, spurring Congress’ approval of more than $50 billion of incentives for the semiconductor industry two days after Solvay’s announcement.
It was included in the 2023 appropriations bills approved by the House on July 20, while the U.S. Senate was expected to release its appropriations bills by the end of that month, Maricopa Deputy City Manager Benjamin Bitter said.
It will give Maricopa High School students living north of the tracks a shorter route to reach the campus and is expected to spur further redevelopment of the city’s Heritage District by improving access.
If both bills are approved by both houses of Congress, they’re expected to reach President Joe Biden’s desk in late summer or early fall, Bitter said.
“Maricopa is quickly becoming a destination city. We envision residents one day being able to ride a bike from the worldclass PHX Surf park to the bustling shops at Maricopa Station and all that will surround it,” Bitter said. “This bridge gets us closer to reaching that goal.”
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A $12-billion Taiwan Semiconductor fabrication plant in North Phoenix is scheduled to open in 2024 and is drawing suppliers to Casa Grande, including Chang Chun Arizona LLC, which has received final approval to build on its 84 acres at Burris and Clayton roads.
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Construction will begin as soon as the funding and a permit from the railroad are secured.
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My grandfather came from Texas after World War I and worked in Florence. His name was Jack and he was a cowboy, used to break horses in the main street of Florence. Then he worked at some ranches that a guy named Johnny Zellweger owned, who also owned the bank in Florence. He worked on the ranches, then
Golden Corridor LIVING: So were you born here in Coolidge?
causes through the dealership and building community by driving a church van for the last 30 years.
Jim Garrett: This was the main highway between Phoenix and Tucson, and the main rail line is a half a mile to the east of us. So, it was a busy place. There was a lot of farming with the San Carlos project, and it was very much an
agricultural community. There were many businesses in downtown Coolidge, and more of it moved up to the Arizona Boulevard here, the state highway.
Jimhistory?Garrett:
Golden Corridor LIVING: Wow.
Golden Corridor LIVING: You’ve been in this area for a long time. How long has your family lived here, and what’s your
and his sons are eager to carry ownership into a fourth generation.
Coolidge has rewarded his dedication with, among other things, a slot in the second class of inductees into the Coolidge High School Hall of Fame for illustrious alumni who have made significant contributions to the greater good.
Coolidge Hall of Famer Jim Garrett DRIVES COMMUNITY
His commitment to the family’s car business, where he started working at 12, has ensured the continuity of new vehicle sales that most towns of its size have lost or never had. To this day Garrett Motors is thriving on Arizona Boulevard,
Jim Garrett: I was born here. My dad was born in Florence, but he moved here after the war, and my grandfather lived here after the war, too. My three sisters and I, we all went to Coolidge High School.
Born and raised in Coolidge, Jim Garrett left town to attend Arizona State University, met his wife Lisa, returned after graduation and stayed for good.
Zellweger moved him to the bank. After the bank, he moved him over here to an Oldsmobile and Case farm equipment store, right at this location where we are right now, and that was in 1936.
Garrett is committed to the community through the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Authority of Pinal County, Central Arizona College Foundation, Pinal County Workforce Development Board, Coolidge Lions, Coolidge Nazarene Church and other organizations; he makes frequent donations to local
Interview by Elaine Earle
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The Interview
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Golden Corridor LIVING: OK. So, when did Chevrolet appear?
Jim Garrett: In 1984 we got Chevrolet. They gave us the Chevrolet franchise because the guy that had Chevrolet closed. Once you close, you lose your franchise. We were glad to have it because that gave us trucks. There weren’t many SUVs then, but having trucks was great for us. So we had Chevrolet and Oldsmobile until 2001 when we bought the Buick Pontiac and GMC store, and then moved that down there.
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Jim Garrett: No. When you’re in the car business, you need to be here.
Jim Garrett: They just went to Oldsmobile. Back then, franchises were very easy to get, and Coolidge at one time had a Studebaker and other stores that closed. But I don’t know a lot about how he got it. I know that this guy Johnny Zellweger had money during the ZellwegerDepression.had money, and he liked my grandfather, so he put my grandfather in here and then just gave him the store. This isn’t what Johnny wanted to do. Anyway, after that, my grandfather plugged
Then I went to CAC, and then ASU for a couple years and graduated. I was going to go in the military and fly, but then I got a pilot’s license and I didn’t like flying that much. It wasn’t that interesting, so I just got into the car business with my dad. Back then we had a guy that had worked for us for a hundred years, an old guy, and others who were just great, great people. We had such a great time. We worked all the time, but we enjoyed it.
Pictured from left: J.D Garrett., Lucely and Addie Garrett, Lisa Garrett, Jim Garrett, Alyssa & Cooper Garrett, Charlie Garrett
Golden Corridor LIVING: You graduated from Coolidge High School in 1977 and were inducted in the Coolidge Hall of Fame. Just like your father, you were athletic. What did you like to do in high school?
Golden Corridor LIVING: Right, you kind of got absorbed into the car business from there.
Golden Corridor LIVING: Any other careers you were intending or contemplating at the time?
Jim Garrett: You can’t get out. The only other job I’ve ever had was a paper route.
Golden Corridor LIVING: So, how did your grandfather get the Oldsmobile franchise?
along during the Depression, because those were tough times, you couldn’t get cars. Then the war hit. My father was a freshman at ASU, and he enlisted the day after Pearl Harbor. He was in for four years until the war was over, and then he came back and got into business himself.
Jim Garrett: Played baseball, ran track and played football. We actually hunted a lot, and we just wanted to drive cars. That’s what you wanted to do back then. But the Hall of Fame, it’s not an athletic Hall of Fame. I was in the second class for that, just for things I’ve been involved with, and things I’ve done with the school and community.
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. In the end, leaders are much like eagles . . . they don’t flock together, you find them one at a time.”
We are home to 75 restaurants, 19 parks, 18 miles of trails, the Dorothy Powell Senior Center, the Casa Grande Community Recreation Center, Aquatic Center, two public libraries, a Neon Sign Park and many sports fields and open spaces.
Leadership is linked to personality styles; they vary between the glass is half empty to the glass is half full. My style has always been the glass is half full, or more succinctly, a positive approach when dealing with people.
YOU CAN COUNT ON CASA GRANDE LEADERSHIP
by Craig H. McFarland, Mayor, City of Casa Grande
Leadership attributes are found in the “7 Mindsets.” They remind me every day; everything is possible because we are passionate about Casa Grande, we are connected to each other and each other’s success, and it’s about giving back — our attitude of gratitude and because the time is now!
From here we can build on a plan to positively promote our community. With this great leadership we can manage growth, and more importantly, manage what growth looks like.
You need not look too far to find great leaders in Casa Grande; your City Council is full of leaders. They have the “courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others” (others being, Casa Grande’s citizens). Even when we disagree, every action is made with integrity and in the best interest of the City.
Casa Grande has seen tremendous growth and is positioned for more. We need to be prepared and manage this growth. Additionally, the best communities are those most livable, sustainable and those that provide the best quality of life to its residents!
I believe we all want a community that has things for people, has things to do, has managed growth and ultimately is “livable, sustainable and has the best quality of life.”
Defining leadership can be a challenge. A friend shared a quote that does a good job of defining leadership. From Douglas MacArthur:
Over the past six years I have had many opportunities to speak with individuals and groups about Casa Grande. My approach has been to highlight the positive, find ways to support, make it happen, promote it and make our community better.
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The Coolidge Economic Development Committee learningcharterpartnershipCoolidgeproposedservices,effortsandbusinesses.moreOurwhereincludingthisvarietythat’smaterialhasTheirfromproducefoundedwww.choosecoolidge.com,(CEDC),wasin2009andcontinuestoresultstobringinbusinessthroughouttheglobe.support,undertheChamber,resultedincreatingpromotionalandadvertisingasacityreadytodobusiness.AwideofinteresthasformedfrommarketingacrossCoolidgetheInlandPortofArizona,NikolaMotorscallshome.citizenshaveaskedforretailandservice-relatedIbelievetheChamberCEDCarehelpingthosewithnewbusinesses,restaurantsandahotelintheworks.alsosharesastrongwithlocalpublicandschools.Buildingafirst-classenvironmentforouryouth
The Coolidge staff has been a very large part of this. Whether it’s improved forms on our website to expedite services or new playground equipment, our staff goes the extra mile to make sure the needs of our residents are met.
The biggest concern identified in surveys has been road improvements. I’m proud to say that over 13.2 miles of roadway has been either reconstructed or enhanced over the last 3
We are fortunate to have a supportive community serving the area and giving back.
I’m especially proud of the partnership with the City and Chamber in economic development.
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is very important. Additionally, the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology and Central Arizona College provide opportunity for degree and certificate programs for in-demand jobs.
In this edition, I’d like to discuss how our outstanding partners in the community have helped Coolidge thrive and grow over the last few years.
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years. Residents have told me how they appreciate the new roads and various other improvements around the City.
As we continue to grow, we are always looking for ways to improve and enhance Coolidge. It’s strong leadership around all of these partners that make the community what it is.
The Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, under the direction of Lynn Parsons, does an excellent job helping to bring in economic activity. The Chamber supports our businesses, helps tourists, assists those seeking to relocate and serves in many other ways.
Finally, I’d like to mention the great work of our City Council and staff. Our Council does an excellent job in making sure the voices of the residents are heard. Our citizen surveys have been a great success in determining how our tax dollars are spent.
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However, many displaced residents needed a cool place to rest, sleep and eat while the teams at APS tackled a major repair to get the substations back in service.
Commitment toward community growth and enhancement can be seen first-hand through the Eloy City Council’s recent approval that allows developers an option for establishing Revitalization Districts. This tool will open a new path for the development community in helping to fund much needed infrastructure improvements resulting in new jobs, retail growth and personal services.
I especially want to acknowledge the community volunteers who serve on various boards and commissions.
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homes were left without power as temperatures hit 115 degrees. While many had service restored in two days, others had to wait up to three days. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, severe injuries or demolished structures.
In this issue of Golden Corridor LIVING, I’d like to start by acknowledging the selfless efforts of dozens of community volunteers who stepped up in the great July 2022 Brown Out in Eloy and Arizona City.
Eloy and Pinal County community leadership rose to the occasion. People from all walks of life exhibited a true sense of compassion from finding resources and keeping families safe by standing in the hot sun handing out food, water and ice.
CITY, COUNTY LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS STEP UP
We would be remiss in not giving a big shout out to the Eloy Fire District and Eloy Police Department. Their performance was exceptional.
As mayor, I see our City Council members balance a myriad of shortand long-term goals, leveraging existing resources and addressing unknown challenges. I have seen City staff challenge themselves to solve problems that have plagued the community for years.
Additionally, City Council recently approved several development agreements resulting in land acquisition and announcements from several major employers opening for business or beginning construction of new facilities here.
We all have the opportunity to serve as leaders in our daily lives. Stepping up is inherent in our DNA and allows us to consistently move forward, especially when we are truly tested.
by Micah Powell, Mayor, City of Eloy
During the night of July 10, this area experienced a violent monsoon storm. It tracked through Arizona City and Toltec, snapping wood electrical poles, toppling metal transmission towers, dropping electrical lines and severely damaging three electrical
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Chef Leo Madrigal, owner of Cocina Madrigal, says: “About a year ago I returned to Maricopa and I saw the growth, how many new homes are being built and apartments, and so a lot of people are moving to Maricopa and I started looking. The opportunity is really big!”
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“Being a part of Maricopa is a blessing for me because the City is there to support their tenants,” says Madrigal. “That’s the biggest thing I saw, the City helping, supporting and directing the people who are moving and building there.”
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Just like Madrigal, City staff know that opportunity can strike anywhere, even in the center of a bustling restaurant. The City of Maricopa is on the hunt for those with the vision and courage to seek it
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by Quinn Konold, Digital Communications Manager, City of Maricopa
Turns out, the city had been on the radar of owner Leo Madrigal for some time before our recent growth spurt signaled the moment to make a move had arrived.
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Madrigal is no stranger to uncovering opportunity where others can’t. His current location in south Phoenix has thrived thanks to his critically acclaimed menu and family-oriented approach to business. Now for his second location, Madrigal says he’s found the partner he was searching for in Maricopa.
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As we prepare for our second annual State of the Town event Oct. 6, 2022, I have focused on the many leaders it has taken to not only establish Superior in the late 1800s but also on those who have since navigated the booms and busts of mining as well as those actively engaged in shaping and building our community today.
Today, our community is attracting new and young entrepreneurs who are making Superior the home for their aspirations and enterprises. Our local businesses also help to establish the character of our community. They make the tapestry of our
Community service is at the core of Superior’s community spirit.
I am proud to recognize the members of our Town Council
One of the best ways to contribute to improving your community is by getting involved and serving, and I am very grateful to all who have left their unique legacies throughout Superior’s rich history and for those who serve our community today.
Governing a community, especially a small one, is never easy. It takes a team of people from the council and staff to execute and deliver projects meaningful for our community while maintaining a high quality of required services.
by Mila Besich, Mayor, Town of Superior
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This year, the theme of our State of the Town program is: Celebrating the Spirit of Superior 1882-2022.
For more than 140 years, business leaders have believed in Superior; they saw opportunities when many did not.
As we celebrate 140 years of the Superior Spirit, that celebration is a tribute to all leaders who have contributed in all ways.
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community bright and colorful, and their stories are an indelible part of our community spirit.
who come together monthly to work for the best of our community. Without good governance, businesses will not invest in our communities and our nonprofits may not be as eager to invest their time and resources into making our community the best it can be.
The steadfast leadership of many who have served in volunteer service on our nonprofit boards, committees and commissions brings decades of professional and personal experience. Without those leaders willing to serve in organizations such as our Little League, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and Optimist, the very essence of our community would be different.
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I am honored to serve with our council and amazing team of staff and consultants.
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“This all goes to show we need to be good stewards of our environment, and we need to understand it,” he said. “We’re not going to fix this problem by conservation, you couldn’t cut down enough water to change the numbers that fast anytime soon, so we have to find this multi-pronged solution and better understand our aquifer.”
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“Thefalls.second challenge we have is, how are we going to move forward with new
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certificates? And we think this is going to be more of a statewide methodology,” he said.Arizona in turn is enmeshed in the regional drought-related water crisis throughout the seven Colorado River Basin states, which are being told by the federal government that 2 million to 4 million acrefeet in water use must be cut by next year to keep reservoirs like lakes Mead and Powell from dropping to critically low levels.
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The findings were submitted to the state thisMillerspring.said, “First, we want to know if they’re going to use our modeling assumptions in our process. And I got a feeling they might use some; I guarantee you they won’t use all of them, but we’ll see where it
When looking at the residential use category, Miller said, “the assumptions the state was using, we felt, were not a true picture of the Pinal AMA basin. So (the engineers) really just dived down into it and worked on all the assumptions the state
uses, and they came up with proof that the assumptions they were using were not accurate,” he said.
He gave as an example of faulty logic used by ADWR an assumption that when a well a water provider was using dried up, the well would not be either dug deeper into the ground or relocated.
“It proved that we’re about 10,000 acrefeet short over 100 years, which is almost a rounding error. We have 100 years to fix that 10,000-acre-foot problem.”
As the state works to address its water issues and plan for future growth, Miller said he and others in Pinal expect it will turn to groundwater, surface water from lakes and rivers and recharging underground resources with treated wastewater as a “three-pronged” approach.
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A task force studying the availability of groundwater in Pinal County has turned the findings of a 14-month study into the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) with hopes of resolving some issues regarding new water permits in the county, but a larger water shortage looms.
Miller emphasized that this figure applies to certificates of assured water supply already issued for homes built or planned in Pinal County, not to any additional development.
Pinal County Supervisor Steve Miller, chairman of the task force, said the group pooled their resources to hire Matrix New World Engineering’s Phoenix office to investigate the projections that went into ADWR’s 2019 pronouncement the groundwater table beneath most of the county would fall short by 10%, or 8.1 million acre-feet, of meeting projected demand over the next 100 years.
Out of that shortfall, about 2 million acre-feet was tied to residential development, 5 million acre-feet to agriculture and the rest to other uses.
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When the high school district job was first advertised, Reyes said, “I had not done high school, I’d only done younger grades, so when it came out I didn’t really give it any thought. And then I kept having people from the community telling me ‘Why don’t you put in? We need someone from Eloy, we need somebody
As the new academic year begins, Santa Cruz Union High School in Eloy is getting a new start with a principal dedicated to drawing more students in while also leading the school district which supports it.
“I was used to being in the principal position so I felt comfortable with that. It’s the new job of being the superintendent and overseeing the budgets and overseeing the whole entire staff is a little bit different, but it’s very exciting,” she said.
Reyes said the school had about 230 students at the end of the last school year, but registrations in the final two weeks before the beginning of this school year Aug. 8 were approaching 300. “It’s a good sign,” she said.
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Her roots in the community are deep, having been raised there by a mom who taught in the local schools for 36 years and a grandmother who was in the high school’s first graduating class. Reyes started working for the elementary district while still earning her degree, then moved into teaching first grade and the principal job at the intermediate school, which includes third through fifth grade.
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The oldest of Reyes’ five children will be attending the high school, and she’s looking forward to watching the fourth generation of her family graduate from there: “I’m doing my part.”
Reyes had been with the Eloy Elementary School District for 16 years, working her way up from teaching assistant and summer custodian to principal of Eloy Intermediate School, her job for the last four years.
by
who cares about our kids and knows about our kids,’” she said. “So the more I thought about it the more I started to lend myself to actually doing it.”
Many of the students Reyes taught are now heading into their freshman year of high school, so after landing her new job last spring she “made a big push at the end of the school year, and I was in (Eloy Junior High School) a lot talking to the eighth graders there, and it seems like we’re getting a lot more of those junior high kids than we usually do,” she said.
families sending students to neighboring districts or online options.
Now she’s adjusting to her new principal/superintendent role.
The high school has 16 teachers while the district has 60 staff members, including those in maintenance, transportation and food service positions.
The high school’s enrollment has dropped precipitously over the last few years because of the pandemic, as well as
Chrystal Reyes is the new superintendent of the Santa Cruz Union High School District, taking on a new role created this year because of a reduced budget and the retirement of part-time superintendent Orlenda Roberts.
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If you own any kind of business today you know how much of an effect your digital presence has on your bottom line — and how it can push it into either the black or the red.
Several apps are available to help you find them but may not include niche platforms for your industry.
Each approach has its own pros and cons — SEO is free when you DIY, but requires a lot of knowledge and time, while the ad spend required for PPC reduces but doesn’t eliminate those pressures.
It’s not generally a good idea to flood Yelp or Google with inorganic good reviews to try to boost your rating, but you can gain more control by responding effectively to negative and positive ones.
Here are three aspects of digital presence management you need to keep a close eye on, either on your own or with help from a digital marketing firm.
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They do this not just to verify but judge a business’ consistency and reliability. Physical addresses are particularly vulnerable to misspellings, dropped words or directions or other issues that spur confusion.
LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO
pay-per-click (PPC) advertising or search engine optimization (SEO).
Some automated services can help stamp out misinformation.
These are probably the most important facts about any local business, and one of the most frequently mangled due to the constant updating process Google and other major search engines do.
SEARCH RESULTS
If your own website and all of your listings and posts across the web have correct information and effective placement and branding, they can be huge drivers of profits and growth. If not, they drain customers away and can even spell its doom.
Whatever it takes, keeping yourself visible on those platforms can make or break you in a competitive environment.
Get yourself toward the top of search engine results, either through
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Businesses Must Keep Digital Presence Productive
Most search engines and social media platforms solicit reviews for local businesses, which creates endless opportunities for bad ones to override your hard work, whether or not they’re justified.
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If the zoning does not accommodate your use, you will need to work with the city (or, in unincorporated areas, the county) to rezone the property. The rezoning process usually includes a preapplication meeting with city staff to discuss your intended plans and any issues they anticipate.
Finally, after the city has determined that your plans meet all code requirements applicable to your intended use, you will receive permits to start construction.
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As you drive around almost any Arizona community, you see new construction nearly everywhere.
ZONING
After this meeting, you will need to submit a formal application to be reviewed and approved by city staff, the planning and zoning commission, and the city council.
Once you receive final approval, you will be issued a certificate of occupancy, which gives you the right to occupy the newly constructed buildings.
Utility providers and other impacted entities may have their own permit and inspection requirements.
by Tina Vannucci, Attorney, Fitzgibbons Law
After completion of each stage of your project, the city will require inspections and approvals before issuing subsequent permits.
You also should be aware of the costs required throughout this process. In addition to the costs for preparing any necessary plans, the fees will likely include application fees, review fees, permit fees, inspection fees and development impact fees.
Be sure the property is properly zoned for your intended use. Most cities include a zoning map on their website, so you can easily determine the zoning for your property. You can also call the city’s planning department to inquire about the current zoning and its allowed uses.
If that activity has prompted you to consider launching your own commercial or residential development, these tips might help you get started.
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If you need assistance in the development process or have questions regarding the necessary applications, submittals or fees, please contact Tina Vannucci or David Fitzgibbons at Fitzgibbons Law, 520.426.3824.
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You will need to work with the city on scheduling to minimize inspection-related project delays.
Once your property is properly zoned, you will need to obtain the necessary permits to begin construction.
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No, I had a rule where both had to work someplace else two years after college before they came here. JD graduated from ASU and then worked for Northwest Mutual. We talked him into coming to work for us in service, and that’s where he started, as a service writer. But he’d worked at the store forever, since he was a young kid. He can drive the tow truck, sell cars, he can do just about everything in the dealership, so he had a great upbringing in the store and learned a lot about service and parts.
Jim Garrett: At ASU. She’s from Tucson. We met, we dated for six years, and we got married. We’ve been married 35 years. And we have two sons, 32 and 34.
Jimbusiness?Garrett:
Golden Corridor LIVING: you with the businesses?
Our older son J.D. is the general manager, and then his brother Charlie handles finance and inventory. Those are both big jobs, the inventory especially. If you don’t have used cars and stuff like that, you don’t have anything to sell. They both do a great job.
Courtesy of Coolidge Examiner, 1960
Now we have Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, because GM dropped Oldsmobile and Pontiac.
Golden Corridor LIVING: your sons are in the family
Jimschool?Garrett:
Golden Corridor LIVING: met your wife Lisa in college?
Jim Garrett: Oh, yes. She worked for a microchip company in Chandler when we first got married. When we had had our first son, and she needed to be closer to home, she started working with us, and she’s our controller.
Golden Corridor LIVING: You know a lot of people here.
Golden Corridor LIVING: Coolidge has changed since you grew up, obviously. At one point it was in the path of growth because of the highway, and then at one point it wasn’t. It probably seemed like it died off a bit, and now it’s being rediscovered with new development. What are your thoughts on how Coolidge has Jimchanged?Garrett:
Golden Corridor LIVING: Do your sons aspire to be the next version of Garrett, to run the dealership and stay in
Golden Corridor LIVING: Good! So you’ve sat on various local Jimboards.Garrett:
JimCoolidge?Garrett:
My wife was on the Coolidge Unified School District board for 12 years. We were part of the Coolidge football boosters, Coolidge baseball boosters and Coolidge basketball boosters. Both my kids played a lot of sports, so we did a lot with that, and just had a great time. My son Charlie played college baseball, so we played baseball a lot.
Oh, Coolidge has plugged right along and hung with
Charlie went to Southwestern University in Texas and was a baseball player. He graduated and then he came back and worked for the Coolidge schools as a teacher and a coach; so he played a lot of ball. Then he eventually came to work for us about six years ago.
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Oh, yeah. I’m on the Chamber board, Coolidge Industrial Development Authority and a member of the Coolidge Lions.
Oh, yes. They’re both running me out of the business; they’re ready to go. And they’re very good at what they do, and they’re nice people. They’re good with customers. The service department under J.D., has working 13 technicians now with oil changers. There is plenty of business out there.
My dad, his name was also Jim, he had a lot of friends. He had a good reputation, and people liked him and we just fit in together. I’d worked there ever since I was 12 years old. This old guy that worked for us, he and I would go on service calls, and he talked a lot about customer service. He was just a nice guy, everybody liked him, just like my dad. We had about 15 people at that time, and I got to work a lot.
They’re both members of the Elks, just like I am. Both live here and their wives are from here, and each of them have one child.
I mean, you must know so Jimmany.Garrett:
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Not all hiking boots are clunky and frumpy, many have a casual elegance that still provides the cushioning and support you need. Find as narrow a fit as your feet will comfortably tolerate and look for those with lightweight material — but don’t skimp on the ankle support if you’re going to be on rocky paths or carrying a larger load. Trail runners are feather-light in comparison and come in every hue of the rainbow, while hiking shoes stand on a middle ground without offering a style or support advantage over the others.
Leggings offer great support and some protection if you’re hiking through underbrush, while bike shorts have the best all-around versatility for walking through the woods, shopping for daily needs and a casual night out. However, these both lack in pockets you might want to use in lieu of a backpack, so you might choose a smart pair of hiking pants with zipper pockets to keep your valuables close at hand.
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Here are some great ways to flatter your hiker legs this season!
For the guys — Ditto.
For the guys — Well-fitted shorts are going to be your best bet unless you’re dealing with a lot of undergrowth, in which case you’ll want to find lightweight hiking pants.
Ballcaps are among the most versatile hat choices you have, but they don’t provide any sun protection for your neck. So look for a cape hat that adds a cape to the classic baseball hat structure. In many products the cape is detachable; if not you can simply roll it above the brim to keep it from dragging down on your look. Of course, sun hats are on fire now, too.
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For the guys — Your big shoulders are more likely to burn, so avoid tank tops.
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Sassie Hair Salon
992 E. Cottonwood Lane, Suite No. 106 Casa 520.836.7000Grande
Bay of Islands Massage & Spa
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Above & Beyond Nails & Spa
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917 N. Promenade Pkwy., No. 104 Casa 520.876.5996Grande
Casa De Bling - Western Apparel
110 E. Florence Blvd., Suite No. 1 Casa 520.836.5508Grande
Always Sitting Pretty Beauty Salon
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1348 E. Florence Blvd., No. 4 Casa 520.426.9767Grande
655 W. Cottonwood Lane, No. 1 Casa 520.840.5205Grande
15406 N. Maricopa Rd. Maricopa 480.802.3340
Hello Gorgeous - Hair Salon
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Genesis Hair ArtistryBeauty Salon 627 N. Arizona Blvd. 520.723.5133Coolidge
EssentialELOY Cuts - Barber Shop
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Serenity Hair DesignBeauty Salon 270 E. Hunt Hwy., No. 17 San Tan Valley 480.888.0443 www.serenityhairdesign.net
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Skin Oasis - Skin Care Cilnic 5141 N. Blythe Ct. 520.906.0425Eloy
Total Concept - Beauty Salon 289 N. Main St. 520.868.9544Florence
Dora’s Mane AttractionsBeauty Salon 157 W. Central Ave. Coolidge 520.723.4613
Kathy’s Beauty Salon 401 Willow St. 520.868.4844Florence
Hair’ Salon & Spa
KBella WellnessSpa,and Salon - Day Spa
RandomSUPERIORBoutiqueWomen’s Clothing 151 Main St. 520.689.0166Superior
The Spa at Harrah’s Ak-Chin - Day Spa
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The Chop Shop Barber Shop 214 N. Main St. 520.840.9154Florence barber-shopwww.onnody.com/list/the-chop-shop-
CoolidgeCOOLIDGEBeauty Salon 787 N. Arizona Blvd. 520.723.1993Coolidge
19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy., No. 105 520.568.4700Maricopa
New Image Hair & Nail SalonBeauty Salon 13590 S. Sunland Gin Rd. Arizona 520.494.9000City
41600 W. Smith Enke Rd., Bldg 14, Suite No. 3 520.464.6193Maricopa www.maricopawellnesscenter.com
2820 N. Pinal Ave., No. 13 Casa 520.836.9899Grande www.onnody.com/list/vilago-nails-spa
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20800 N. John Wayne Pkwy., No. 116 Maricopa 520.233.8576 www.facebook.com/KBellaSalonDaySpa
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TREND Salon & Spa - Beauty Salon
Jason at Curley Moe’s Barber Shop Salon 31 W. 20th St. Florence 520.582.8246
D & J Trends Salon - Beauty Salon 113 S. Main St. 520.723.3160Coolidge www.facebook.com/DandJTrends
41640 W. Smith Enke Rd., Suite No. 125 480.742.3275Maricopa
The Beauty Suites - Beauty Salon 2510 E. Hunt Hwy., No. 8 San Tan Valley www.beauty-suites.business.site
Get Nailed - Nail Salon 4020 N. Valley Rd. 831.224.0287Eloy
Moiselles Hair Spa 1447 N. Arizona Blvd. 520.582.8528Coolidge
Florence Nails & Spa 495 N. Pinal Pkwy. Ave., No. 104 520.868.1288Florence
White reflects purity, innocence and new beginnings. You may have or want to create a calming vibe for yourself and others.
If you’re drawn to gold you’re likely embracing life to the fullest and are an active participant in everything you do. You’re outgoing and enjoy sharing your wisdom with others.
You tend to be introspective and have great insight on what is happening, likely drawing on a spiritual side. You readily embrace change and innovation.
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Or if you like to hop around the color wheel it could have lots to do with the mood you’re in or want to project to everyone you see.
You’re likely to be an extrovert, thriving off energy from and interactions with others. People turn to you to be the “life of the party.”
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This is a cheerful color that radiates positive energy and helps to promote creative yet practical ideas. It whooptimisminspiresinthoseseeitandisembraced for the clarity it brings to thought processes.
If you’re drawn to this color you may well be responsible and trustworthy, seeking order through organization. You sincerely care about others and living up to your promises.
You’re a lover of nature and are practical and down to earth. You strive for balance in your life and are good at performing under pressure.
You’re confident in your needs and wants and aren’t afraid to go after them, whether it comes to your leadership qualities at work or flirtations in your social gatherings.
There are more shades than ever to choose from, so the message can be as tailored as you want it to be!
This is the color representing nurturing and unconditional love. It usually inspires insight and thoughtfulness, along with hopefulness and comfort.
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Do you have a go-to nail polish color you rarely stray from? According to some of the principles of color psychology, your choice could be rooted in personality traits you’re known for and embrace, such as confidence or a calm demeanor.
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There’s a lot of jobs with Nikola, Bright International, and others.
A lot of people don’t know about them. That’s a big business in Coolidge. It has 250, 300 employees. Stinger is a great employer in Coolidge. I’m trying to
For a long time, Coolidge was about 7,500 people, and now
I don’t play golf or anything like that. In the car business, you tend to work a lot. Luckily we’re closed on Sunday. But no, it’s a great business. We have a real good business, a good crew. We have people who have been here a long time. Two women have been here over 30 years. We have a guy that’s been here 29 years, a technician. A lot of people are at 20 years.
had a lot more going on, business was great. Then of course when the interstate moves over, a lot goes with the interstate, the development and everything else. But Coolidge just hung in there and took care of itself. Now, those zombie subdivisions, they’ve all started to fill up from the crash of ‘09, and they’re starting new housing.
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Jim Garrett: I think we see some commuters. They say that about half the newcomers are from California. It’s just nice to have new people. We’ve got, I think, three council spots open and seven people running, which is great.
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Golden Corridor LIVING: Good. What are some of your hobbies and interests? What do you like to do when you’re not selling cars?
Golden Corridor LIVING: Is there anything you wish would come to JimCoolidge?Garrett:
Golden CorridorYou’re seeing a lot of commutersPhoenix now, or not yet?
Jim Garrett: I train and hunt with dogs, and you saw one of them this morning. It’s mainly just quail hunting. Upland game, quail, pheasants and others like that. We always spent a lot of time with our kids as they were growing up, and now we have grandkids to spend time with as well.
think of who else. Anyway, we’ve got good jobs and a lot of available land for development.
Golden Corridor LIVING: How many employees do you have?
You want to have some people to choose from. Anyway, we see a lot of positive things.
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Well, they say we’re going to get a hotel, that’s really needed. I’d like to see some small businesses come in that are more locally owned by people who come in and participate on boards and committees and different things like that. We have Shope’s IGA, Safeway and Walmart, so we have plenty of groceries.
They initially went into the pandemic thinking that this was
Golden Corridor LIVING: Wow. But a lot of ordering.
Jimup?
Garrett: It’ll be a few years. There’s a backlog, and there’s a lot of different things with the supply chain. Getting vehicles from the plants, and when they have vehicles on the ground, but they need to ship them and the rails, the semis and things like that.
We figure a couple months, might be four months. Depends on the specific vehicle. It is getting better, and they’re trying to fill more of the sold orders, but it’ll take a little time.
The whole area’s growing. Florence, Eloy, Arizona City and Casa Grande are all growing, and we get a lot of traffic from all of them. We figured a 25-, 35-mile radius is our main market area, and that whole area is growing fast.
Jimnow?Garrett:
So factories couldn’t produce, and some of the suppliers couldn’t produce. They are trying to catch up now. When they really started to try to ramp back up, parts of China are still closed. They make a lot of chips in China, or part of the assembly. It’s going to be a few years before we get caught up. Two years ago I had about 150 new cars on these lots, and now most of the vehicles that we have incoming are sold orders, or people buy while they’re still inbound to the dealership.
Jim Garrett: If they come along, we would, but it’s so hard to start a new store, and very expensive. It’s hard to do, but we’ve got a lot to work on here. Our cars are American made, and American grown, and the GMC, Chevy, Buick, isn’t going anywhere.
Jim Garrett: Just keep taking care of the customers and growing. Electric vehicles are a big topic right now; we’ll just see where that takes us because they will be a new part of the market. You’re still going to need service and a lot of other things, and Coolidge is going to grow a lot. I think I saw where Coolidge has water for about 40,000 people, so we’ve got a lot of growth to come.
Golden Corridor LIVING: Right. When do you see that easing
Golden Corridor LIVING: So, tell us about the pandemic and the impact on the auto
Jim Garrett: A lot of that. We got 11 vehicles last week, and nine of them are already sold. We’re selling because there’s such a shortage. Used car values are higher, and the new car prices haven’t gone up much, so it’s really a good time to buy a new car if you can find something you like. Your used car values have come up, so your difference is less if you trade a car in. Trade-ins are crazy, because there are no new cars.
Golden Corridor LIVING: You do have a big reach. I mean, even though there is a dealership in Casa Grande, I see Garrett throughout Casa Grande.
going to pretty much stop sales, so the manufacturers kind of let their orders for these (computer) chips go by the wayside. Well, that created a big effect, because it didn’t really slow down business as much as they thought it would.
Golden Corridor LIVING: Wow, OK. So, we covered this a bit, but what do you see in the future for Garrett Motors?
Golden Corridor LIVING: Do you see yourself adding any other brands at any point?
Jim Garrett: We have right at 50 employees. In the ‘80s we had about 15, and then we just gradually built it up. When Coolidge really started to grow in the last 10 years, we got up in the 40s and now we’re about 50. There’s a lot of work, especially in service.
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Jim Garrett: That guy you saw this morning that said hello to me, he’s from Williams, Arizona, up near Flagstaff. We just have customers that have done business with us, or their family has for years. They order vehicles and just buy from us because it’s just so easy. We’re not going to lie to you, we’re just going to take care of you. We’ve taken care of them for years. It’s really easy.
We did hire two technicians last month, and they do a good job. They’ve got a good process, and we provide a good work environment where people want to come to work. We work hard at that. It’s a team approach. You got to take care of the customer, but we got to take care of your coworkers too, and make it a good place to work.
That’s why there’s so much service work, is because it’s a big area. We’ve added a couple buildings just trying to keep up the service and parts business because there’s tons. We’re restricted only because we can’t hire enough people. The more people we hire, the more business we have.
Golden Corridor LIVING: Right. So, if someone orders, and that might be a 2022 or a 2023, what is the lead time
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and supports his staff and colleagues. His leadership has set the example for both management staff and line staff. The department was literally torn apart because of COVID, yet John’s first line of defense was the safety of staff. He wants people to succeed and mentors them from where “they are at” to where they can be. He demonstrates resilience and confidence as he mentors through his down-to-earth leadership style.
lead an innovative program and approach to probation supervision. This approach largely focused on evidence-based practice, community and family engagement. She helped build the program and was honored as Line Officer of the Year. She is driven to do her best when evaluating the needs of each youth and family in her caseload to help them be successful. She problem solves through barriers and focuses on strengths.
by Donna McBride, Pinal County Juvenile Court, Program Administrator II
Back row: Judge Delia Neal, Board of Supervisor Chair Jeff McClure, Judge Daniel Washburn, Judge Kevin White
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Pinal County is filled with leaders we may never meet. They lead by example every day to a population often forgotten — our youth. We recently honored four of these everyday heroes.
MEET THESE Everyday Heroes
Front row: Director Denise Smith, Supervisor John Fuery, Probation Office Jessica Ortega, Surveillance Officer Andy Silvas. (Not pictured is Oscar Peace).
Andy Silvas came to the department in 2004. He started at the Youth Justice Center and transferred to Intervention Services as a surveillance officer. He was honored as Employee of the Year. Andy develops positive relationships with youth while being responsible for court youth or pre-adjudicated youth on electronic monitoring. He has been instrumental in reducing the number of warrants issued. If someone doesn’t show for court, Andy attempts to locate the family to avoid that warrant being issued.
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Jessica Ortega started with Pinal County in 2016, specifically to
Oscar Peace is a senior detention officer assigned to the intake unit at the Pinal County Youth Justice Center and was honored as Detention Officer of the Year. In an especially challenging year working intake in a detention facility serving seven counties and the U.S. Marshals’ office, Oscar demonstrated a positive attitude, arriving on shift each day prepared to navigate the daily challenges so all the needs were met. His is a steady hand that lends his care and expertise to youth, families and the communities served daily.
John Fuery has been the division manager since 2016 and was honored as Supervisor of the Year. He is extremely skilled at assisting staff on resolving issues and creating an environment that works best for everyone. John is approachable, reliable, consistent
For more information on Pinal County Juvenile Court and their many programs for youth and families, www.pinalcountyaz.gov/visitJuvenileCourtServices
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The absolute first thing is get the OK from your doctor/physical therapist.
Start slow and listen to your body.
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Believe me, this one has to be the toughest and most important — stay positive.
This article was inspired by actual events. Well, my actual events. A recent UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) accident left me with multiple broken bones, some spinal fractures, horrible burns, tons of pain, and the fear of never feeling like my “old” self again.
I thought this would be a great time to address how to safely get back on track after an injury. Of course every injury is different, and the severity of the condition can affect recovery time.
A little discomfort is OK. A lot is not. Remember to take the time to rest. When you go through a traumatic incident, a lot of times your nervous system and your body overall need more time to recover than it once did.
I always tell my students to pay attention to good pain and bad pain. Pushing yourself too soon could make your recovery longer or make your injury worse, so be sure you get the green light from the experts.
Most injuries are temporary. It’s just going to take some time to regain the speed and strength you had.
Taking the proper steps to assure the best care possible can give you a better chance to fully heal, and it can shorten the overall healing time.
by Tiffanie Grady-Gillespie, Certified Physical Trainer, Certified Corporate Wellness Coach, WickedFiTT
Exercising AFTER AN INJURY
So, make sure you are giving yourself ample recovery time between exercise sessions.
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Sandra Lascher Director, Strategic Enrollment Management & Outreach
In Front: Veronika Mosley Program Specialist Outreach
Central Arizona College's outreach team, from left:
CAC Continues Growing After Year of Free Tuition
Travares Peterson Director of Student Engagement & Activities
Hazel Rossi Assistant Director of Recruitment
Otherwise, it was the online sections that filled up first while some faceto-face ones lagged, a reversal from previous years. Gilliland says the trend is now shifting in the other direction: “I think our campuses will be a little fuller this fall,” with the San Tan Campus growing the fastest.
Gilliland says she was especially impressed by the number of returning students circling back to complete a degree or program they had
The decision was announced in July 2021, and word spread like wildfire.
It’s poised to grow even more this fall as most pay a discounted rate per credit hour.
Gilliland says demand was especially strong for health care classes and such skilled trades as welding, both of which have requirements for in-person learning that had to be managed last fall while some pandemic restrictions were in effect.
“Even with increased enrollment we’re still able to have small class sizes, we’re still able provide that individualized attention and individualized help for all of our students,” she says. “Those are really positive things that we’ve seen.
Dr. Crystal McKenna is a biology professor at CAC. Students learn about soils in a Central Arizona College agriculture class.
Vice President of Student Services Jenni Cardenas says CAC is providing personalized support, especially important since a majority of students are from low-income families and the first in their family to attend college.
“I think we were surprised at how successful it was; it was almost an immediate response and we were scrambling to fill those extra courses in time,” she says.
Rather than pushing registrations down as some people had feared, enrollment continues to edge upward to 4,000 students.
college or came back to continue college and are keen to complete their certificates or degrees and are sticking with us,” she says.
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“What we like to think optimistically is that we have students who began
Many community colleges have seen their enrollment drop significantly since the pandemic, but Central Arizona College’s soared 39% for 2021-22 while it offered tuition-free classes to all students.
started years before: “It’s very easy to say, ‘OK, I’ll get back to that eventually.’ But then suddenly you hear about free tuition and think, ‘Wow, that’s an opportunity’.”
“We’re working at focusing on really finding intentional ways to engage, to help students get that sense of belonging and really connect with the college. Students who are connected in some way to the college have a higher chance of graduating and reaching their goals.”
Vice President of Academic Affairs Mary Kay Gilliland says an influx of pandemic-related federal funding last summer allowed the college to waive tuition for all Pinal County residents, building on its Pinal Promise initiative that provides free admission to graduating high school seniors in Pinal County. NonPinal residents qualified for up to six free credit hours per semester.
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CAC couldn’t continue free tuition this academic year, she says, but rolled the cost per credit hour back to a “bare-bones” rate of $50, down from $86 in 2020-21.
Maricopa Unified School District 44150 W. Mar/CG Hwy., Maricopa 520.568.5100 www.musd20.org
Early Childhood Learning Center 390 E. Lakeside Pkwy., Casa Grande 520.876.0045 www.cgesd.org/Domain/13
Central Arizona College 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge 800.237.9814 www.centralaz.edu
Mesquite Elementary School 129 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.7787 www.cgesd.org/Domain/17
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT) 1789 W. Coolidge Ave., Coolidge 520.423.1944 www.cavitschools.com
Eloy Elementary District 1011 N. Sunshine Blvd., Eloy 520.466.2100 www.eloyesd.org
Apache Junction Unified School District 1575 W. Southern Ave., Apache Jct 480.982.1110 www.ajusd.org
Desert Willow Elementary School 2172 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande 520.876.5397 www.cgesd.org/Domain/12
Ironwood Elementary School 1500 N. Colorado St., Casa Grande 520.836.5086 www.cgesd.org/Domain/15
Education Directory
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Superior Head Start 150 N. Lobb Ave., Superior 520.689.2812 www.facebook.com/SuperiorHeadStart
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District 900 N. Main St., Eloy 520.466.2220 www.scvuhs.org
Casa Grande Union High School District 1362 N. Casa Grande Ave., Casa Grande 520.316.3360 www.cguhsd.org
Casa Grande Elementary District 220 W. Kortsen Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.2111 www.cgesd.org
UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Casa Grande Head Start 468 W. McMurray Blvd., Casa Grande 520.421.2660 www.facebook.com/CGHeadStart
TECHNICAL & TRADE SCHOOLS
San Tan Valley Head Start 310 E. Combs Rd., San Tan Valley 480.987.1845 www.facebook.com/STVHeadStart
PRESCHOOLS
McCartney Ranch Elementary School 2631 N. Brown Ave., Casa Grande 520.876.4235 www.cgesd.org/Domain/16
NAU at Central Arizona 8470 N. Overfield Rd., Bldg. M, Coolidge 520.421.1394 www.nau.edu/statewide-campuses/nau-centralarizona-college
Heartland Ranch Elementary 1667 W. Caroline St., Coolidge 520.424.2100 www.coolidgeschools.org/Domain/11
Oracle Elementary School Dostrict 2618 W. El Pasao, Oracle 520.896.3070 www.osd2.org
Coolidge Head Start 227 W. Pinkley Ave., Coolidge 520.723.4951 www.facebook.com/CoolidgeHeadStart
Toltc Head Start 3720 N. Marsh St., Eloy 520.466.4036 www.facebook.com/ToltecHeadStart
Cholla Elementary School 1180 E. Kortsen Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.4719 www.cgesd.org/Domain/10
Turning Point Beauty College 1355 E. Florence Blvd., Suite No. 143, Casa 602.882.0928Grande www.facebook.com/TurningPointBeautyCollege
Maicopa Head Start 44931 W. Edwards Cir., Maricopa 520.568.2577 www.facebook.com/CityofMaricopaHeadStart
Saguaro Elementary School 1501 N. Center Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.7661 www.cgesd.org/Domain/19
Florence Unified School District 1000 S. Main St., Florence 520.866.3500 www.fusdaz.com
West Elementary School 460 S. 7th St., 520.723.2702Coolidge www.coolidgeschools.org/Domain/12
Coolidge Unified School District 450 N. Arizona Blvd., Coolidge 520.723.2040 www.coolidgeschools.org
Toltec Elementary District 3315 N. Toltec Rd., Eloy 520.466.2360 www.toltecsd.org
Superior Unified School District 1500 Panther Dr., Superior 520.689.3000 www.superiorusd.org
Eloy Head Start 114 E. 3rd St., Eloy 520.466.7189 www.facebook.com/EloyHeadStart
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Cottonwood Elementary School 1667 N. Kadota Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.5601 www.cgesd.org/Domain/11
Evergreen Elementary School 1000 N. Amarillo St., Casa Grande 520.836.6694 www.cgesd.org/Domain/14
Palo Verde Elementary School 40 N. Roosevelt Ave., Casa Grande 520.421.1650 www.cgesd.org/Domain/18
Florence Head Start 40 E. Celaya St., Florence 520.868.8640 www.facebook.com/FlorenceHeadStart
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Circle Cross Ranch K-8 Elementary School 35900 N. Charbray., San Tan Valley 480.987.7600 www.fusdaz.com/cc
Logos Christian Academy 9745 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande 520.421.1220 www.logosclassical.org
Cactus Middle School 1220 E. Kortsen Rd., Casa Grande 520.421.3330 www.cgesd.org/Domain/8
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Coolidge Junior High 684 W. Northern Ave., Coolidge 520.723.2304 www.coolidgeschools.org/Domain/9
Santa Rosa Elementary School 21400 N. Santa Rosa Dr., Maricopa 520.568.5100 www.musd20.org/sres
Toltec Middle School 3315 N. Toltec Rd., Eloy 520.466.2360 www.toltecsd.org
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave., Casa Grande 520.836.3434 www.cguhsd.org/CGUHSDOnlineAcademy.aspx
Maricopa High School 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave., Maricopa 520.568.8100 www.musd20.org/mhs
Villago Middle School 574 E. Lakeside Pkwy., Casa Grande 520.423.0176 www.cgesd.org/Domain/20
Desert Sunrise High School 16200 N. Murphy Rd., Maricopa 520.509.0400 www.musd20.org/dshs
Cruiel Primary School 1000 N. Cruiel St., Eloy 520.466.2120 www.eloyesd.org/Curiel-Primary-School
San Tan Heights Elementary School
CGUHSD Online Academy
Eloy Intermediate School 1101 N. Sunshine Blvd., Eloy 520.466.2130 www.eloyesd.org/Eloy-Intermediate-School
Casa Grande Union High School 2730 N. Trekell Rd., Casa Grande 520.836.8500 www.cguhsd.org/casagrandeunionhighschool_ home.aspx
Santa Cruz Elementary School 19845 N. Costa Del Sol Blvd., Maricopa 520.568.5170 www.musd20.org/sces
Desert Wind Middle School 35565 Honeycutt Rd., Maricopa 520.568.7110 www.musd20.org/dwms
Walker Butte Elementary School 29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd., San Tan Valley 480.987.5360 www.fusdaz.com/wb
HIGH SCHOOLS
CAVIT - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology 1789 W. Coolidge Ave., Coolidge 520.423.1944 www.cavitschools.com
Saddleback Elementary School 18600 N. Porter Rd., Maricopa 520.568.6110 www.musd20.org/ses
Anthem K-8 Elementary School 2700 N. Anthem Way, Florence 520.723.6400 www.fusdaz.com/Domain/8
Pima Butte Elementary School 42202 Rancho El Dorado Pkwy., Maricopa 520.568.5100 www.musd20.org/pbes
Mountain Vista Academy Elementary School 33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd., San Tan Valley 480.474.6172 www.fusdaz.com/mva
Vista Grande High School 1556 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande 520.876.9400 www.cguhsd.org/vistagrandehighschool_home.aspx
2500 W. San Tan Heights Blvd., San Tan Valley 480.888.7555 www.fusdaz.com/sth
Eloy Junior High School 404 E. Phoenix Ave., Eloy 520.466.2140 www.eloyesd.org/Eloy-Junior-High-School
Superior Junior High & High School 1500 Panther Dr., Superior 520.689.3000, ext 3102 www.superiorusd.org/Superior_JrSr_High
Arizona City Elementary School 12115 Benito Dr., Eloy 520.466.2450 www.toltecsd.org/arizonacityelementaryschool_ home.aspx
Skyline Ranch Elementary School 1084 W. San Tan Hills Dr., San Tan Valley 480.888.7520 www.fusdaz.com/sr
Florence High School 1000 S. Main St., Florence 520.866.3560 www.fusdaz.com/fhs
Copper Basin K-8 Elementary School 28682 N. Main St., San Tan Valley 480.888.7500 www.fusdaz.com/cb
San Tan Foothills High School 1255 W. Silverdale Rd., San Tan Valley 480.474.6240 www.fusdaz.com/foothills
JFK Elementary School Elementary School 1500 Panther Dr., Superior 520.689.3000 www.superiorusd.org/JFK_Elementary
Magma Ranch Elementary School 10980 E. Desert Mountain Blvd., Florence 520.868.7300 www.fusdaz.com/mr
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Casa Grande Middle School 260 W. McMurray Blvd., Casa Grande 520.836.7310 www.cgesd.org/Domain/9
Maricopa Wells Middle School 45725 W. Honeycutt Ave., Maricopa 520.568.7100 www.musd20.org/mwms
Coolidge Alternative Program & Virtual Academy 800 9th St., 520.723.2115Coolidge www.coolidgeschools.org/Domain/10
Coolidge High School 684 W. Northern Ave., Coolidge 520.723.2304 www.coolidgeschools.org/Domain/8
Santa Cruz Center for Success 900 N. Main St., Eloy 520.466.2220 www.scvuhs.org/Santa-Cruz-Center-for-Success
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School 900 N. Main St., Eloy 520.466.2220 www.scvuhs.org/SCVUHS
Butterfield Elementary School 43800 Honeycutt Rd., Maricopa 520.568.5100 www.musd20.org/bes
Maricopa Elementary School 18150 N. Alterra Pkwy., Maricopa 520.568.5160 www.musd20.org/mes
Florence K-8 Elementary School 460 S. Park St., Florence 520.866.3540 www.fusdaz.com/fk8
Florence Virtual Academy 33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd., San Tan Valley 480.474.6188 www.fusdaz.com/fva
Poston Butte High School - Florence 32375 N. Gantzel Rd., San Tan Valley 480.474.6100 www.fusdaz.com/pbhs
Election week at the library will be Nov. 2 to Nov. 5 at both the Casa Grande and Vista Grande public libraries. To keep up with library programs and events, please visit our website www.casagrandeaz.gov/library.at
Facebook:www.youtube.com/CasaGrandeLibrarywww.facebook.com/cglibraryazMainLibrary:449N.DrylakeSt.VistaGrandeLibrary:1556N.ArizolaRoad
Sequoia Pathway Academy - Elementary 19265 N. Porter Rd., Maricopa 520.568.9333 www.sequoiapathway.org/#
This year dogs are competing against cats to be the official library mascot for the month of November. So prepare to enter the voting booth, mark your ballots and tune in to our library Facebook page and YouTube channel to see the results.
Please bring your own treat bag or bucket. The program takes place Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa 17760 Regent Dr., Maricopa 520.423.9999 www.maricopa.legacytraditional.org
CHARTER SCHOOLS
501 E. 2nd St., Maricopa 520.836.7247 www.stanthonycgschool.org
The fun continues through November with election week for kids!
won’t want to miss joining Ms. Julie for our annual Halloween Storytime at the Main Library. Children and their parents are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes. We will read a Halloween-themed story in Peart Park and then trick-or-treat along the Story Walk path in the park.
Leading Edge Academy - Maricopa 18700 N. Porter Rd., Maricopa 480.633.0414 www.leadingedgeacademy.com
Election Week, More at Your Casa Grande Public Library
Heritage Academy 41000 W. Heroes Way, Maricopa 520.367.3800 www.hamaricopa.com
PPEP Tec 220 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande 520.294.6997 www.ppeptechs.org
Mark your calendars for fun fall events at your Casa Grande Public Library.
A fall reading scavenger hunt just for kids begins in October. Stop by the Main Library or Vista Grande Library beginning Oct. 1 and pick up your reading map. Complete 10 activities and return your map to the library for a Also,prize.you
The 2022 election is almost here and there is no better time to get your children interested in democracy. Help spark their voting interest by participating in a fun election program just for kids at your Casa Grande Public Library.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande 1274 E. O’Neil Dr., Casa Grande 520.421.2323 www.casagrande.legacytraditional.org
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Grande Innovation Academy 950 N. Peart Rd., Casa Grande 520.381.2360 www.grandeinnovationacademy.com
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
A+ Charter School 41735 Alan Stephens Pkwy., Maricopa 520.265.5589 www.aplusaz.org
Imagine Coolidge Elementary 1290 W. Vah Ki Inn Rd., Coolidge 520.723.5391 www.imaginecoolidge.org
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Mission Heights Preparatory High School 1376 E. Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande 520.836.9383 www.mhprep.com
Sequoia Pathway Academy - Secondary 19265 N. Porter Rd., Maricopa 520.568.2112 www.sequoiapathway.org
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ASU Prep 12684 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Casa Grande 520.374.4200 www.asuprep.asu.edu/casa-grande-high-school
Melissa Larson Busby, CAC’s Early Childhood Education Director, said: “The ECE program is committed to providing equitable access to innovative and high quality learning experiences for diverse students that positively impact their lives as well as children, families and the community.
The current accreditation term runs from March 2022 through March 2024.
To retain the association’s accreditation, CAC’s Early Childhood Education program conducted a rigorous self-study process in collaboration with stakeholders, culminating in a report that shows how the program: meets the association’s standards; responds to the unique needs of the degree candidates and communities served; provides intentional learning experiences that align with the professional standards and competencies for early childhood educators; and conducts continuous assessment.
“NAEYCAccreditation.Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is a hallmark of quality
Central Arizona College’s Early Childhood Education program was granted renewed accreditation by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The program hosted an external peer review; findings were presented to the Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree
“We are honored to be one of only three NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Higher Education associate degree programs in the state of Arizona.”
The CAC early childhood education program is designed for individuals who are passionate about early childhood development and are interested in working with young children and families. Students develop skills, knowledge
and experience to help them become committed, competent and caring educators and leaders.
assurance for the early childhood preparation profession,” said Mary Harrill, Senior Director of Higher Education at NAEYC. The accreditation decision report highlights “the program’s demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, and advancing equity is remarkable as evidenced in the conceptual framework, array of learning opportunities, key assessment assignments, and field experiences.”
The program is available at all five CAC campuses and can be completed fully online. For more information about the program please ECENews@centralaz.edu.email
by Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing Childhood Education Program Earns Renewed Accreditation
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7. BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK. When employees feel psychologically safe, they feel empowered to give feedback — up, down and across. They feel comfortable enough to knock on the CEO’s door when there’s critical information to share. Invite your team to challenge your perspective and push back. While this may be uncomfortable at first, healthy conflict leads to better
3. AVOID BLAMING TO BUILD TRUST. Focus on solutions. Instead of “What happened and why?” ask “How can we make sure this goes better next time?”
6. INCLUDE YOUR TEAM IN DECISION MAKING. Ask for their input, thoughts and feedback. This will help them feel included in the decisionmaking process, and it will build psychological safety.
Source: psychological-safety-in-the-workplacewww.predictiveindex.com/blog/
5. NIP NEGATIVITY. If you have a team member who speaks negatively about peers, talk to them. Be clear; let them know you work together as a team and negativity will not be tolerated.
2. SHOW YOUR TEAM YOU UNDERSTAND. Recap what’s been said. Use language like, “What I heard you say is ______. Is that correct?” This shows you want to understand their perspective. It also gives your team members an opportunity to clarify any misunderstanding.
decisions and greater accountability — making it a win all around.
Psychological safety is the shared belief that it’s safe to take interpersonal risks as a group. These risks include speaking up when there’s a problem with the team dynamics and sharing creative ideas, among others. Leaders must maintain employee engagement by helping people feel comfortable and building the shared belief that the team is safe for risk-taking. According to Greg Barnett, Ph.D.:
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1. BE ENGAGED. If employees feel you don’t pay attention when they speak, or that you don’t value their thoughts and opinions, they’ll shut down. Practice active listening by asking questions.
8. CHAMPION YOUR TEAM. Let them know you’re on their side by supporting their personal and professional development. Try one — or all — of these eight strategies for building psychological safety at work and see how it impacts your team.
Effective Leaders Build Psychological Safetyin Workplace
by Bob Shogren, M.Ed., Casa Grande Alliance
4. BE SELF-AWARE — DEMAND THE SAME FROM YOUR TEAM. People bring their whole self to work — their unique personalities, preferences and work styles. Build self-awareness by sharing how you work best, how you like to communicate, and how you like to be recognized. Encourage your team members to do the same.
Welcome to our newest regular section in Golden Corridor LIVING Magazine, the Education Section! The section appears in every bimonthly issue including a complete directory, local articles and messages from local schools to help you decide what best suits your personal or family needs.
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.”
Education is the basis for the growth and progress of society, allowing people to contribute more in their areas of expertise and create better communities. Education on every level develops problem-solving skills and provides the opportunity for empowerment through hard work.
—Abigail Adams
But it can seem like there are only so many ways to mimic the reds, browns and oranges of fall foliage, and you’re sure you never want to have another pumpkin or gourd in your household that isn’t serving a dietary purpose.
But there are ways to tweak the traditional accessories and palettes to refresh your home’s autumnal atmosphere. You, your family and guests will be glad you did!
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FALL FLORALS
Lilies, sunflowers, mums, daisies and roses are some of the most frequently used flowers in fall arrangements, often mingled with seasonal produce like pomegranates, apples, persimmons, artichokes and squash. Artificial arrangements can be beautiful and less messy, but nothing surpasses the vibe of truly natural elements in your home and everywhere else!
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It’s always fun to keep your home design in step with the seasons — it’s another way to bring nature and the outdoors closer to you and your family.
This shiny pinkish-orange mineral with deep roots in Arizona history may be the perfect way to capture your home’s autumnal glow. It’s easy to find pots and other kitchenware, bowls, wall hangings and even wine glasses. Most copper pots and props should be polished within an inch of their lives, but it’s OK to leave some of them a little tarnished to reflect the variance you find in nature.
If your main objection to pumpkin décor involves the color orange, you’re in luck! Heirloom varieties come in muted shades of white, green, blue, pink, plus orange. They’re often labeled “winter squash,” and most can make for delicious stews, soups, pies and other hearty dishes. You can also shop for faux pumpkins made from sheet metal, velvet and everything in between, in a variety of colors.
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Wreaths made of grapevine and a ton of dried elements like flowers, leaves, wheat, acorns, seeds, berries, pine cones, bark, pebbles and a few aromatic spices are the ultimate welcome to any home, room or yard. You can also find or fashion a wall hanging that’s a little more contemporary by using one or two sticks and a string adorned by fall foliage to hang strings of wooden beads, plush, vibrant pompons or found-bits of nature.
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Nothing magnifies the fall chill more than putting little sweaters on inanimate objects, along with people and pets. You can find pillows with cable-knit covers and beer cozies, which can be repurposed any number of ways. And your options are limitless if you’re crafty and have some old sweaters to upcycle: sew then into blankets, little sleeves for jars and candles, covers for cutting boards and lampshades, placemats and napkin rings. Best of all you can keep some of these around for winter!
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SKYDIVINGWORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS.COMOCT.8th-27th SKYDIVE ARIZONA www.skydiveaz.com WORLDCHAMPIONSHIPSSKYDIVING 2022 FAI 2022 FAI World ChampionshipsSkydivingEloy,USA
USPA’s mission is three-fold:
FAI World Skydiving Championships
COMPETITION INFORMATION
USPA began in 1946 in Mineola, New York, as the National Parachute Jumpers-Riggers, Incorporated, representing an estimated 100 members. It was renamed the Parachute Club of America in 1957 and renamed itself again to the United States Parachute Association in 1967. In July 2016, USPA celebrated its 70th anniversary.
• To ensure skydiving’s rightful place on airports and in the airspace system
The Federation Aeronautique Internationale, the World Air Sports Federation, was founded in 1905.
continental records and coordinating the organisation of international competitions. It is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
It is a non-governmental and nonprofit international organisation with the aim of furthering aeronautical and aeronautical activities worldwide, ratifying world and
FAI World
• To promote safe skydiving through training, licensing and instructor qualification programs
Within the framework of FAI, each air sport has an International Commission which is responsible for making the rules for competitions and which generally oversees the activities of their particular air sport.
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a voluntary non-profit membership organization of individuals who enjoy and support the sport of skydiving. The association is incorporated in New York and follows the by-laws contained in the USPA Governance Manual.
The FAI is now an organisation of more than 100 member countries, forming a strong network linking all those who participate in air sports worldwide.
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The competition will be conducted under the authority granted by the FAI, according to the regulations of the ISC. All participants accept these rules and the regulations as binding by registering for the competition.
Skydive Arizona adheres to the USPA Basic Safety Regulations. SIM Section 2. Minimum opening altitude is 2,500 feet/750 meters. Helmets and AADs are not required but highly recommended.
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For official competition rules please visit www.fai.org/isc-documents
THE INTERNATIONALEAERONAUTIQUEFEDERATION
Landing turns over 90 degrees will not be allowed during any event outside of Canopy Piloting.
In May 2006, in conjunction with its 60th anniversary, USPA moved into its new headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where it continues to reside.
• To promote competition and record-setting programs
ABOUT THE USPA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FORMATION SKYDIVING: October 19 - 26 .................................................................... Pg 4 ARTISTIC EVENTS: Freefly October 19 - 26 .................................................................... Pg 6 SPEED SKYDIVING: October 19 - 26 Pg 7 CANOPY FORMATION: October 10 - 16 ...................................................................... Pg 8 WINGSUIT FLYING: Acrobatic October 10 - 16 .....................................................................Pg 11 CANOPY PILOTING: October 10 - 16 .................................................................... Pg 12 ARTISTIC EVENTS: Freestyle October 19 - 26 Pg 14 WINGSUIT FLYING: Performance October 10 - 16 .................................................................... Pg 15 4900 N Taylor St., Eloy, AZ 520.466.375385131 www.skydiveaz.com Produced & Published in conjunction with ROX Media, LLC 844.729.9769 | rox-media.com Elaine Earle, Publisher 520.426.2074 | info@roxco.com Cover photo DavidPhotoCherryDavid Cherry
Scoring: Judges review the video from each jump immediately after the team lands. They use electronic scoring systems to score the video while watching in real time.
Teams: Each team has a designated videographer who captures video evidence of each competition jump.
4 - Way Vertical: Exit altitude is 3,960m. Each team has a working time of 35 secs. Competition consists of 10 rounds. Each round will have 5 to 6 formations drawn from the dive pool. Formations are in vertical orientation either headdown, upright, or a mixture of both.
4 -Way Standard & 4 -Way Female: Exit altitude is 3,200m. Each team has a working time of 35 secs. Competition consists of 10 rounds. Each round will have 5 to 6 formations drawn from the dive pool. Formations are in a belly-towardsearth orientation. In the female event, all team members are female with the exception of the videographer.
Photo David Cherry
FORMATION SKYDIVING
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Objective: to complete as many scoring formations as possible within the working time, while correctly following the sequence for the round.
Working Time: Time starts when any member of the team leaves the aircraft. This is the amount of time they have to score points.
Competition Dates October 21st-26th
Grip: consists of a handhold on an arm leg or foot of another jumper. As a minimum, a grip requires stationary contact.
8 -Way Standard: Exit altitude is 3,960m. Each team has a working time of 50 secs. Competition consists of 10 rounds. Each round will have 5 to 6 formations drawn from the dive pool. Formations are in a belly-towards-earth orientation.
Draw: The sequence of formations each team has to complete. Each round has a different sequence. All teams are doing the same draw for each round.
Exit Altitude: 3,960 m (13,000 ft)
Freefly Event
Competition Dates October 21st-26th
Free Routine: moves and sequences are chosen by the team.
Working time: Working time starts the instant any team member separates from the aircraft and terminates 42 seconds later.
Compulsory Routine: consists of 4 mandatory moves that the team performs in whatever order they choose.
Photo Niklas Daniel
Working Time: 42 seconds
A Freeflying team is composed of two (2) performers and a videographer. Objective: to perform and record a sequence of moves in free-fall with the highest possible merit.
Teams complete 5 compulsory rounds and 3 Free Routine rounds
ARTISTIC EVENTS
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2021 Kyle Lobpries: 512.97 km/hr (General)
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
2021 Maxine Tate: 459.09 km/hr (Female)
SPEED SKYDIVING
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they each have 8 jumps to attempt their fastest speed. This is measured by a Speed Measuring Device worn on their helmet. This device has GPS positioning and the judges can use the data to view the speed reached on each jump. The fastest 3 seconds for each jump is what is used to determine their score.
Current World Record:
Competition Dates October 21st-26th
n a stable, head down position, the human body has an average terminal speed of around 240-290 km/h (around 150-180 mph). Further minimizing body drag and streamlining the body position allows the skydiver to reach higher speeds in the vicinity of 480 km/h (300 Duringmph).competition,
Photo David Cherry
Grip: a hand hold or a foot hook on the “A” lines or front riser of the parachute system.
4-Way Rotations: Exit Altitude is 2,800 m (9,000 ft). Working time is 90 secs. A team of 4 skydivers and one videographer, build a 4-stack formation. Once the initial formation (worth 1 point) is built, the top jumper rotates to the bottom of the stack to score another point. As soon as the rotating jumper is linked onto the bottom of the stack, the next skydiver on top may commence a rotation to the bottom, thus scoring an additional point.
Competition Dates October 12th-16th
Photo David Cherry
Teams exit the aircraft and open their parachutes once they are clear of the plane without having extended free-fall. A videographer records the formations made and the video is given to the judging panel.
2- Way Sequential: Exit altitude 2,450 m (8,000 ft). A team of 2 skydivers and one videographer, have 1 minute of working time to complete a pre-determined series of formations. A point is scored for each formation correctly completed in accordance with a draw made at the start of the event. For each competition jump there are 5 different formations and the goal is to complete the series as many times as possible during the working time.
4- Way Sequential: Exit altitude is 3,050 m (10,000 ft). A team of 4 skydivers and one videographer have 120 seconds working time. Each jump follows a draw of formations and point is scored for each formation correctly completed. For each competition jump there are either 4 or 5 different formations in the sequence, which are repeated during the jump to score as many points as possible.
Working time: begins either 30 seconds after the first team member leaves the plane OR at the separation of their first formation, whichever happens first.
Formation: two or more jumpers and parachutes linked by grips.
CANOPY FORMATION
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Four of the seven competition jumps are made up of these required maneuvers. These are the compulsory rounds.
All competitors wear a pressurized suit specially designed to increase their glide during free-fall. This increases their time in the air as well as the distance they cover during a skydive. There are two ways to compete in Wingsuit Flying: the Performance event (see page 15) and the Acrobatic event.
Photo Alex Swindle
Competition Dates October 12th-16th
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Exit Altitude: Between 3810m (max) and 3558m (min).
A team consists of two performers and one videographer. The performers have a set of maneuvers they must do together on each jump. Once they leave the plane, they have 7,500 vertical feet to complete the required maneuvers.
WINGSUIT FLYING Acrobatic Event
Three of the seven competition jumps are pre-planned routines that are scored on style, plan and camera work. Judges also give points based on technical work and presentation.
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FREESTYLE EVENT
The current ratified record is 1.943 seconds, set by Mario Fattoruso in 2019.
Distance: goal is to begin by dragging a foot in the water before Gate 1 and then continue to fly straight down the course as far as possible. The distance is measured from the entry gate to the first point of contact with the ground. The world’s best athletes have shown flights up to 222 m.
STANDARD EVENT
CANOPY PILOTING
Competition consists of three rounds in each of the following:
In the Freestyle event, the competitor navigates his parachute through the course performing pre-determined or free moves. The competitor’s objective is to navigate a parachute through a course contacting the surface of the water in the manner dictated by the chosen Freestyle move(s) and end with a stand up landing.
Speed: goal is to navigate the parachute through the boundaries of the course in the fastest time possible. Lasers are used at each “gate” of the course to measure the timing and position of each competitor.
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Accuracy: goal is to drag a foot through as many water gates as possible and then land in the accuracy zone. 10 points are deducted if a stand-up landing is not achieved.
Competition Dates October 12th-16th
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Free Routine: moves and sequences are chosen by the team.
Competition Dates October 21st-26th
Freestyle Event
A Freestyle Skydiving team is composed of a performer and a videographer. Objective: to perform and record a sequence of moves in free-fall with the highest possible merit.
Teams complete 5 compulsory rounds and 3 Free Routine rounds
ARTISTIC EVENTS
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Exit Altitude: 3,960 m (13,000 ft)
Compulsory Routine: consists of 4 mandatory moves that the team performs in whatever order they choose.
Working Time: 45 seconds
Competition Dates October 12th-16th
Current World Record: 2021 Alexey Galda, 101.9 secs (1.7 min).
Distance: fly as far as possible in a horizontal line across the ground.
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Competition Window: 1,000m measured vertically. Competitors enter the competition window at 2500m and exit the window at 1500m (4921ft).
Photo Joseph Thomas
ach competitor has three jumps in each task for a total of 9 jumps.
Time: goal is to stay in the competition window for the longest amount of time.
Current World Record: 2021 Chris 326.8km/hrGeiler,(202.6 mph).
There are two ways to compete in Wingsuit Flying: the Performance event and the Acrobatic event (see page 11).
Speed: Fly as fast as pos sible while in the competi tion window.
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EXPOSURE: An overly exposed site can be costly to heat in the winter and keep cool in the summer. You want a placement that protects your greenhouse from wind, but you don’t want too much shelter or you may not have enough light.
When it comes to walls, glass can be heavy and expensive, but film, while economical, is not insulating enough for colder regions. Rigid plastic may be shatterproof, but it retains heat — good or bad depending on your planting plans.
Your greenhouse can be as technical as you can afford or as simple as your philosophy dictates when incorporating these tips. Either way, the key to success might just be a reliable and accurate thermometer to monitor humidity and temperature.
by Christia Gibbons
While greenhouses in TV shows or movies usually set the scene for a tryst or, well, murder, let yours be a haven for growing vegetables in the winter, orchids all year-round or nurturing whatever meets your planting desires.
MATERIALS: Galvanized steel is lightweight but sturdy, especially good in windy and/or snowy weather. You can use wood, but it must be pressure-treated lumber like cedar or redwood to resist extreme weather conditions.
And trysts are just fine, too.
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PROXIMITY: Where you place the greenhouse matters; against a house makes water/gas/electricity connections easier. It should not be near a pool deck. It should have a level path leading to it wide enough to accommodate a wheelbarrow.
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LIGHT: Southern exposure is considered best for lighting (northern is likely to be too shady). East or west is OK. Keep in mind that many plants need six hours of sunlight, so while shade is good, too much and you’re need supplemental lighting.
Greenhouses BOOST YEAR-ROUND GROWING
FOUNDATION: Make sure you place/ build your greenhouse in a level area where water doesn’t gather. You might consider digging a foundation and filling it with concrete.
If your greenhouse is unheated in the winter, your plants can be helped by one or two layers of horticultural fleece during the night. Bubble wrap around pots can insulate plant roots and prevent cracking pots.
Greenhouses provide controlled, adaptable environments no matter the heat or cold outside. When deciding what size, shape and use you want in a greenhouse, consider light, exposure, foundation, proximity, materials.
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Sasha on Casa Grande Mountain. Photo courtesy of Esther Martinez
KEEP THEIR TREATS HEALTHY Halloween and Thanksgiving are fabulously fun holidays, and you’ll probably want to get your pet in on the fun, but don’t let them get into the “people” food, especially sweets with sugar, chocolate or artificial sweeteners — xylitol is the big one to watch out for. Some nonprocessed meats and vegetables would be OK in small amounts, but it’s usually simpler to just draw a thick line between what they eat and what humans eat during busy holiday events.
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Protect your Pet
Ticks are thought of as mainly a summer menace but can be found year-round, so don’t ease up on flea and tick treatments and continue to check your dogs and cats for these parasites, which can thrive in piles of dead leaves, when they come back inside.
We’re somewhere between our pets being too hot in summer and too cold in winter, but this lovely inbetween season has its own pitfalls. Some of these are hot-weather hangovers that we aren’t quite out of the woods on, and others arise from our preparations for winter weather and holidays, but all it takes is a little awareness to keep animals safe and comfortable.
Dropping temperatures can drive rodents and other vermin indoors to seek warmth, so the chemicals and traps people use to keep them at bay are more likely to be in the environment. Pets can die from ingesting rodenticides, so if you must use them be very cautious with handling and storage.
LOOK OUT FOR ANTIFREEZE
BEWARE OF COLD-WEATHER POISONS
USING THESE FALL SAFETY TIPS
Drivers are beginning to guard their vehicles against extreme temperatures, which means antifreeze is more likely to be found in driveways and pans. It usually contains ethylene glycol, a sweet-smelling fluid that can cause kidney failure and death with a few ounces or less, depending on your pet’s size. Clean up any home spills immediately and keep your pets far away from possible puddles anywhere else. There are less toxic alternatives that do not contain ethylene glycol, so consider switching to one of these products.
A seasonal shift in the weather can affect pets’ health just as it does humans, especially as they get older. Make sure to protect them from the shock of rapidly cooling days and nights, and if they have arthritis, watch for limping or other signs it could be flaring up. Joint supplements with glucosamine could help them feel more comfortable and able to move and play.
GIVE THEM A LITTLE TLC
by Blake Herzog
KEEP YOUR PET (AND YOU) VISIBLE
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As the days grow shorter and your life grows busier you’ll probably be walking outside in the dark more frequently, so you should look into buying a reflective collar and leash for your furry friends and make sure whoever’s on the other end of the leash is wearing a can’t-missit jacket, pair of shoes or shorts or other safety gear.
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Here is a list of the top 10 cat toxins according to Pet Poison Helpline:
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• The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 888.426.4434
2. Topical flea and tick treatments for dogs
1. Lilies (Lilium species)
Protect your Kitty FROM TOXIC MISHAPS
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4. medicationsanti-depressant
7. Mouse and rat poisons
5. oils
6. Human or Non-feline antiinflammatory medications
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To reduce the risk of poisoning and to help create a pet-poisonproof home, it is important to know the most common toxins.
10. Vitamin D overdose
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9. Onions and garlic
Cats, just like dogs, can sneak a snack. Sometimes, they get into things that are not so good for them.
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8. Human stimulant medications (e.g. for ADD/ADHD)
medication, the product label listing the name of the ingredients along with any manufacturer’s warnings and consumer hotline information. There are pet poison hotlines created to help owners understand what to do in the event of a possible poisoning. These hotlines have vets on call to assist you. There is usually a fee for their service:
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Shortly afterward, Saint Holdings announced the first land sale within its 1,600 acres there to Nikola Motors. The budget also includes $2.7
The project includes multiple components to improve vehicular access to IPAZ, including:
Photo courtesy of Pinal County
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• Replacement of Houser Road’s two-lane stretch between SR87 and Vail Road with a paved three-lane segment, to include a left-turn lane.
Work Starts on Inland Port AZ Infrastructure
• Construction of a two-lane paved road along Hanna Road for 1 mile between State Route 87 and Vail Road, where it is currently a two-lane paved road. Additional drainage infrastructure will be installed, along with a railroad crossing signal with gate arms at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Hanna runs along the northern border of the IPAZ site.
Drainage will be upgraded and the signalized crossing with a gate arm at the Union Pacific railroad tracks will remain as is. Houser forms the southern border of IPAZ and provides access to the Nikola factory.
Construction formally began on $18.1 million of road improvements supporting the Inland Port AZ (IPAZ) development with a June 27 groundbreaking ceremony at the border of the cities of Coolidge andConstructionEloy. or reconstruction of two roads is expected to be completed in less than a year.
This project has been in the works since early 2019 when Pinal County was awarded $15.4 million through the federal BUILD Act to improve access to IPAZ, a planned industrial and commercial hub aiming to use freeway and rail access to position it as an alternative to congested coastal ports.
million in local funding from the county, Coolidge and Eloy.
• The intersection of SR 87 and Houser will be upgraded with left- and right-turn lanes and a new traffic signal.
Now that construction has begun, officials hope to wrap it up relatively quickly.“Probably in the April/May time frame we’re going to be standing on a paved road,” Celeste Garza, assistant Pinal County engineer, said during the groundbreaking.
FUN Travel
Although there are other hotel barges, we chose this one because it was the only one offering a dine-around option. We enjoyed breakfast and lunch on board each day, however, our nightly meals included preselected and vetted restaurants with abundant wines served as part of the cruise package.
I hesitated when my husband suggested a food and wine canal trip through Burgundy. Then he added cheese.
He should have led with that.
If you would like more information about this trip and how to book an adventure of your own ROX Travel is open for business at tori@roxtravel.com.
■ The perfect time to visit is spring with its abundant flowers and baby animals. However, if you experience allergies make sure to pack your meds.
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Our limited knowledge of wine was never an obstacle as during each lunch and dinner we shared our observations and descriptions ranging from, “Smells of aged leather like the upholstery of a 1960 Cadillac,” to “As fruit forward as my grandma’s Jello mold with fresh strawberries.”
We learned that our fellow passengers also were hoping to increase their knowledge of wine and none were experts.
ceiled bistros. One night our table was in the valley below the imposing castle of Chateauneuf en Auxois with its ghostly lights beckoning us to explore its ancient interiors.
The mornings were spent strolling or biking along the tow paths lining the canal. The multiple locks that make the canal navigable provide an opportunity to quickly step off and on the boat with ease. Most of the lock-gates are opened by hand crank and the lock keepers travel from one lock to the next mostly by motorcycle.
■ The dress code for this trip is comfortable and casual.
And although we had a morning of rain showers, by lunch our wine was, “As dry as the New Mexican desert during an episode of Breaking Bad.”
by Tori Ward, ROX Travel, Cruise and Resort Specialist | Photography by Tori Ward
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■ Speaking French is not necessary in this friendly region of France.
■ Do bring back wine!
We were a bit apprehensive because we certainly are not wine experts. However, we boarded a train in Paris with plenty of enthusiasm and, in less than 2 hours, were stepping aboard our four-suite hotel barge the Savoir Vivre.
locations along our route. After our tour of Hótel-Dieu, a hospital dating to 1443, we strolled around the charming city of Beaune. On the way back to the boat, our tour guide stopped for a loaf of fresh bread dispensed at a roadside vending machine. Right beside it was one dispensing cheese.
■ As tempting as it is, fresh meat and cheese can’t be brought back to the U.S.
What we did take seriously were the beautiful fields full of golden buttercups, swaying lavender and the ivory-colored Charolais cattle snoozing in tall grass lining both sides of the canal. Our route started in Escommes and followed the canal to our final mooring just outside Dijon.
They ranged from elegant white linen service in restaurants built on the foundations of 11-century abbeys to more relaxed timbered
■ Train service from Paris or London to Dijon is frequent, affordable.
Our afternoons were spent touring the various cultural or agricultural
Toward the end of the week we arrived in the Cote d´Or wine region where we visited the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot where Cistercian monks began producing wine in the 12th century.
Our captain and host Ricard welcomed us with flutes of icy Champagne and warm gougère. Second mate Axelle escorted us to our comfortable rooms equipped with adjustable beds and surprisingly large bathrooms.
Burgundy,a Gift for the Five Senses
FUN History
Photos of museum building before restoration, courtesy of Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society
Photo courtesy of City of Eloy
Eloy started as a tiny settlement in 1902 after a siding along the Southern Pacific Railroad near Picacho Peak was emblazoned with the acronym for “East Line of Yuma,” as that stretch of track was known.
Thirteen years later the district obtained its first school site, nearly 2 acres just off the intersection of state Route 84 (now Frontier Street) and Toltec Road. It was donated by Frank W. Shedd & Co., founded by a family that continues to farm in Eloy and the vicinity today.
Two wooden classroom buildings were built on the site at 3725 N. Camelot St. in 1928 to educate first-througheighth graders until a larger missionstyle building was completed. The first and second grades remained in one of the original buildings, while the other served as the “colored” school for nonwhite students until school segregation ended in Arizona in 1951. It was later used by the school district for bus maintenance and storage.
The campus, including the main building and the former colored school, took on new life after the Sunland Visitor Center, a joint venture of the Eloy and Arizona City chambers of commerce, signed a long-term lease with the district for it in 2003. The Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society was formed to oversee its restoration.
Sources: Santa Cruz Valley Historical Society, City of Eloy
by Blake Herzog
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office then put a substation in the building, complete with jail cell, until 1984. It fell into disrepair over the next 20 years as the school district used it for storage.
It finally opened to the public as a visitor center and historical museum in February 2020, and it is open during the winter 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
stake of the LDS Church until the district brought first and second graders back from 1966-76.
Enrollment would fluctuate wildly, with first-through-fourth grades often swinging from 10 to 15 students per grade up to 50 or more during the fall and winter cotton harvest. Fifth-through-eighth grades saw a smaller jump, as many of those kids were kept home to watch their siblings or brought to work in the fields alongside their parents.
It already was becoming known for its potential as a cotton-growing hub.
They and other Toltec-area growers including the Isoms, Alsdorfs, Pretzers and others offered housing to attract the best field workers, which were a diverse crew including
About 5 miles to the northwest, the community of Toltec, which shared a name with a pre-Aztec Mexican civilization, grew from a school district formed in 1913 to serve children from cotton farms to the south and west of Eloy.
Latinos, Blacks and members of the Tohono O’Odham tribe.
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FirstSchoolToltec Continues to Serve Eloy
The last eighth graders graduated from the mission-style building in 1956 as the school transitioned to a larger campus a few blocks to the south. It was used by the Eloy
Owner Patti Kramer stands in front of Casita Workshop
Ceramic String of Shapes workshop
Hypertufa pots: (from left) Charlene Southern, Candy Hyatt, Donna Baumhardt, Marge Jantz, Susie Waters
FUN Arts & Culture
Photos courtesy of The Casita Workshop
“There were a lot of surprises with the end results, which made it extra fun,” she says.
When the 500-square-foot space on the east end of the building became available last year, it was time to expand her footprint downtown and her already considerable involvement with the community.
“Joe and I and friends and family enjoyed fixing it up and it was rewarding to see the changes evolve,” she says. “I still love going to it every day.”
Most classes have four to seven participants, mostly from Casa Grande but with a few coming in from Coolidge, Eloy, Arizona City and even Tucson and Phoenix.
Casita WorkshopFosters CG Creativity
Today she’s leading classes in ceramics, dyeing and other textile arts, mosaic and papermaking classes. Edna Harris teaches several watercolor workshops; Bruce Berry focuses on oil painting; and Erin Warner on fused glass.
Oil and watercolor classes are geared to beginning, intermediate and advanced students while most others are introductory.
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Kramer said some of the most interesting creations have come out of the less well-known formats she’s taught including hypertufa, which uses a mixture of cement, peat moss, vermiculite, pearlite and sand to create garden pots that are lighter than clay or concrete.
Two new workshops are coming this fall, led by Neola ByeBeza (beading) and Ann Miller (macraweaving, a combination of macrame and weaving).
“The current instructors didn’t have previous experience teaching and they are really enjoying the experience, and the participants are enjoying learning from them,” she says.
Visit www.casitaworkshop.com to learn more and register for classes.
A PALETTE OF CHOICES
Casita Workshop, a place for local painters, jewelers, potters and other creators to teach and learn about various arts and crafts, opened in July 2021.
Kramer said she hopes to offer more youth classes, along with dozens more crafts and arts classes including drawing, poetry, sculpture, basketry, scrapbooking, stained glass and chalk art.
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“I didn’t really know if anyone would be interested in taking classes, so
I was thrilled when people started signing up for them!” she says.
Casa Grande artist Patti Kramer has been working out of a building at 127 W. Wilson St. since she and her husband Joe purchased it in 2006, steadily transforming it from a trio of rundown apartments into her art studio and other rentable spaces.
Kramer’s envisioned herself and other experienced artists offering classes in fine arts and crafts to the community. Although she had to cancel the first class after nobody signed up, the response quickly picked up.
Kramer is always looking for more instructors, who should have extensive experience in the medium but don’t need to have taught it before.
Among the most popular classes so far are beginning watercolor, mosaic stepping stones, fused glass jewelry and ceramics open clay, in which students can make anything they choose. Most sessions are geared toward adults, with the age limit on some classes as low as 13.
by Blake Herzog
Photo courtesy of Blake Herzog
Martin was another smart lady who saw the potential of the theater at 420 N. Florence St., but it took 10 years to bring it back to its original glory by repairing the roof, reconstructing the box office and marquee and uncovering its Egyptian-themed murals, among other upgrades.
Angela Hutchinson Hammer, founder of the Casa Grande Dispatch, had a piece of property four blocks north of the tracks, surrounded by fields. She heard about the Orpheum and made an offer through her son Louis to sell the land to the Orpheum developers for $10 for a theater of the town’s own.
The Paramount has followed Martin’s vision since reopening in 2003 by offering movies, shows, dinner theater, children’s events, concerts, fundraisers, holiday pageants, private events and more, drawing new life to downtown.
The tradition will continue into this fall and winter, with several shows already scheduled:
“And guess what, the city grew to the theater. She was a smart lady, wasn’t she?” says Debby Martin, who bought the theater at auction in 1993 after a series of owners had remodeled the theater beyond recognition. It fell into disrepair as the last owner declared bankruptcy.
The 500-seat Paramount Theatre opened on Christmas Eve 1929 with state-of-the-art “talkie” technology.
• Echoes of the Platters with Tony C and Tracy Sanders, 1:30 and 7 p.m., Oct. 22
Then she made changes to the interior that ensured the theater’s survival into the 21st century. It was converted from a single-screen film theater into a multifunctional space with a stage, becoming a template for reinvigorating historic movie palaces in California and elsewhere.
The restoration won it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
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Back in 1928 Casa Grande’s population was about 1,300 people, and growth hadn’t expanded much past the railroad tracks just south of Main Street. Phoenix was approaching 50,000 residents and construction of its elaborate Orpheum Theater was underway.
FUN Arts & Culture
• Kreative Culture Holiday Extravaganza Concert, 5 p.m., Nov. 11
Theater is Paramount in Downtown CG Culture
• Paramount Theatre Holiday Festival Concert featuring Bob Villa, 5:30 p.m., Nov. 4
The Paramount Theatre decorated for a special event held in July.
Centero and Paul Kwan of Glendale sit as the directors for Desert Farms 2 Table, a 501(c)3 nonprofit launched to support the first P.O.W.W.O.W. and farmers market Centeno started in 2013 for San Tan Valley. That one is held on the second Saturday of the month, and in August the group expanded to a third event for
This can happen for a number of reasons, Centero said.
Its Facebook page is filled with recipe ideas and photos of delectable blueberry pies, strawberry scones, canned beans and more contributed by its loyal “friends” — Carrie Centero doesn’t like to call them “customers.”
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“Maybe there’s an ordering problem, one of the grocery stores, hypothetically, may have needed 1,000 watermelons but accidentally ordered 2,000. They can’t keep all 2,000, so they call us,” she said. Other produce may have been sent back for cosmetic flaws unrelated to quality or food safety or may have been unmarketable for other reasons.
The market is open the third Saturday of the month and “friends can pick up a hefty box of produce for a donation of $15 to cover transportation and other costs.
For more information about shopping and volunteering for the farmers market visit the Casa Grande Farmer’s Market page on orwww.casagrandefarmersmarket.comFacebook,www.farms2tableaz.org.
Apache Junction, to be held on the first Saturday of the month.
Her organization and others like it “rescue” this produce from landfills and get it into kitchens at a low cost, particularly important at a time when inflation is eating away at everyone’s budget.
CG Farmers Market Keeping It Local
Leaving the P.O.W.W.O.W program means Desert Farms 2 Table doesn’t have to pay program fees, but losing the Borderlands trucks has led to a scramble to find alternative sources. They are saving as much money as possible toward buying at least one truck of their own.
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The Casa Grande Farmer’s Market has brought literally tons of produce each month to the community for nearly four years, allowing people to prepare nutritious, creative meals for their families for a fraction of the cost of purchasing the fruits and vegetables at a supermarket.
“You’ll see that we call them supporters once in a while, but the majority of the time we call them friends,” Centeno said. She said approximately 300 produce boxes are given out every month, with little variation between summer and winter
market also features numerous vendors every month, all of them local and selling jewelry, art and other crafts, candy, pastries and many other items. They begin at 7 a.m. and are held at First Presbyterian Church, 702 E. Cottonwood Lane in Casa Grande. Additional parking is available at the adjacent Pinal County Sheriff’s OfficeCenterostation.and a brigade of other volunteers are continuing to offer this opportunity to Casa Grande, now with a more localized approach that is saving some money in the process. Their affiliation with Nogales, Arizonabased Borderlands Produce Rescue’s P.O.W.W.O.W program ended in April, but they are continuing to work with many of the same growers to bring their fresh produce that cannot be sold.
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Volunteers are always needed to help distribute the produce, and they can get some of it free in return. Centero said all the Casa Grande volunteers are invaluable but mainstays Esmerelda Castillo and Pam Williams are especially crucial: “We couldn’t have this market if we didn’t have them.”
Q: What has been the greatest reward of your job?
Q: How did you become interested in your career field?
Q: What has been the biggest challenge of your job?
A: My family and I are on a mission to see the 50 states. We have checked off fewer than half, so I can foresee our next vacation somewhere in either the northern or eastern U.S. I would also like to trace our family roots, but we are a mixed-race family so that journey could land us in Congo, Ireland, Germany, Nigeria, Scotland, Mexico or several other countries from around the world.
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Q: Where would you like to vacation next; why?
A: Dealing with people who are experiencing some of the greatest hardships they ever have experienced — bankruptcy, divorce, the death of a loved one, etc.
A: Our family has always enjoyed the Pinal County Fair and all the other events that take place at the fairgrounds. We recently attended the 2022 Chihuahua Festival & Little Doggy Races in Maricopa, which the kids loved.
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My family and I relocated to Pinal County in 2010. At the time, we had extended family living with us so we needed a large home at a low cost. The City of Maricopa was everything we were looking for and more!
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A: Likewise, the greatest reward is helping people navigate a complex legal system. I especially enjoy meeting with people to discuss estate planning and seeing their eyes light up as they tell me stories about their lives, such as how they met the love of their life 50-plus years ago.
A: I fell into the legal field by sheer luck. While I was living in Indiana, a friend of mine was offered a promotion at a law firm but needed someone to fill her role as the office receptionist. I quickly fell in love with it. When I moved to Arizona in 2007, I used the receptionist experience to land a job as a legal assistant at a prestigious bankruptcy firm. I began my college education in legal studies, and once the economy recovered from the
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