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Contents January 2017
Behind
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lifelong
love are
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Anita McLeod
LEADING OFF GOVERNMENT HEALTH
4 EDITOR'S LETTER 16 COMMUNITY CENTER EFFORTS 35 FITNESS: Aaron Gilbert
5 SOCIAL MEDIA
17 CITY COUNCIL SALARIES 36 NUTRITION: Chef Neil Magbnua
18 NEW MUSD BOARD MEMBER 37 GOALS: Sheriolyn Curry
PEOPLE 19 POLL
6 PHOTO GALLERY
YOUTH The relationships we build sustain us in many ways—so do
8 PROFILE: Officer Ajay Wilson
HOME 40 PHOTO GALLERY the ones you build with your primary care physician and
9 HISTORY PHOTO
20 HOME BUILDING PERMITS 41 EDUCATION: Murray Siegel specialists. The doctors at Dignity Health Medical Group
10 NEW LDS STAKE PRESIDENCY 21 GARDENING: Betty Beeman are ready to build a relationship with you that can last a
12 MARICOPA BAGPIPERS 22 MOST EXPENSIVE HOMES THINGS TO DO lifetime. Meet a doctor at dignityhealth.org/DHMG or call
14 PEOPLE ON THE STREET 22 LEAST EXPENSIVE HOMES 602.406.3464 (DHMG).
43 CALENDAR
23 REAL ESTATE: Dayv Morgan
43 CROSSWORD
44 OUTDOORS: Misty Newman
BUSINESS 45 SLAM POETRY
26 ECONOMIC FORECAST
46 SENIOR INFO/EXPO
27 PROFILE: Tiempo Home Services
47 PARISH FESTIVAL
28 HOME-BASE BUSINESS
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29 NEW MINIMUM WAGE
30 BRIEFS
Mason Callejas 32 DIRECTORY
ON THE COVER: Dave Mundy and Terry Oldfield are Maricopa's only bagpipe players — that they know of. Photo by Mason Callejas
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016 will go down as one of the most in 2017 are Joshua Judd, who joins the Maricopa negotiating to cut costs Richard Benavides I’ll personally
RAQUEL HENDRICKSON
pay GW in rolled-up quarters and Dustin Hunt Mike Ron Tammy Tim Limon
memorable years in recent history — Unified School District Board, and the new
Noel McCrary I normally don’t postage stamps if it lowers my bill. Peralta Puechner Sowards
for good and bad. What does 2017 have presidency of the Maricopa Stake of the Church Writers
weigh in on these things but I’d
in store for Maricopa? That’s anyone’s of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn about BETTY BEEMAN
like to give a little perspective. Suzie Davis Bunch of crapola.
guess, but it is likely to include at least the all of them in this issue. MASON CALLEJAS
I used 2017 gals of water last They cut THEIR cost but not
beginnings of an overpass. A couple of great guys to meet whenever you PAMELA CRABAJALES
month. My bill was $99.90. That is OUR RATES. I have never
hear them — and you WILL hear them — are SHERIOLYN CURRY
January is the time to look back in order to 13% of what I pay for my monthly lived any place that charges
AARON GILBERT
look forward to a new horizon. our cover subjects, bagpipers Terry Oldfield and mortgage. That is insane! so much for water.
RAQUEL HENDRICKSON
In these pages, we look at some Dave Mundy. What drives a person
CHEF NEIL MAGBNUA
past happenings while examining to pick up such an ancient, unusual MURRAY SIEGEL
Russ Byers We just bought a Geoffrey Stephens How about
what’s new this year and what plans instrument? They both have stories. home south of town and I’m a clean delicious tasting water.
pretty happy to see our base Maricopa water isn’t very tasty. Barbara Jesenia Jon Geenen Pinal 40 Tatum
are expected to hatch soon. So does Maricopa Police Photographers Chastain- Robinson Roeske
water is $36/month. After 12
See what local businesses are Officer Ajay Wilson, who drives the MASON CALLEJAS Wakeley
years, it’s good to be out of Shawn Solomon There’s no
expecting from a new, incremental graveyard shift. DEAN CRANDALL
Global Water’s monopoly! reason for the base rate to be
minimum wage going into effect Master Gardener Betty Beeman RAQUEL HENDRICKSON
$90 before I use an ounce.
this year, thanks to a vote of will help you prepare to plant your JAKE JOHNSON
Lee Morano Global came here
Arizonans last year. Check in with roses this month, and fitness expert WILLIAM LANGE
when no one else wanted to. Tina Nilsen They have been
Aaron Gilbert has points for a DONNA MCGREGOR
economist Elliott Pollack and his They built an entire city in a overcharging long enough! I
ANITA MCLEOD
annual forecast, as well. correct squat. matter of a few years, st the have had friends move out of
Look ahead with a group of Maricopans And when you check out our Things to Do height of economy. Probably Maricopa because of the high
Frances Lupe Garcia Mia Antone Sany Ulisky Tresas
Designer
hoping to create a community center for the city section, you’ll see how many activities are in CARL BEZUIDENHOUT
almost half of that system near cost of utilities. It’s ridiculous. Montanez Orsborn
as the planned overpass will destroy the old Copa store for January, just to get 2017 off to a great
Center in 2017. Look back and meet a couple of start. Advertising
entrepreneurs who started their own businesses Happy New Year, Maricopa. DICK BARKLEY
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By Pamela Crabajales InMaricopa.com Southern
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He’d love to be Dale Earnhardt 1961, the Maricopa
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He enjoys outdoor activities by the Southern Pacific
including camping, hunting and fishing. Railroad in the town of
He also comes from Snohomish, a blue- Maricopa. The vintage
collar city in Washington that can be a bit cold building closed Aug.
and rainy 350 days a year. 18, 1961, and was
But from 9 o’clock at night to 7 in the purchased by a family
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Ajay Wilson, 23, has served as a police their home in Phoenix,
officer for the Maricopa Police Department OFFICER WILSON’S
where it remained
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contributors to his pursuit of a career in law What factors should students consider
to the McCormick-
enforcement. One of his grandfathers was in when entering a law enforcement
Stillman Railroad Park in
law enforcement in Seattle and the other a Maricopa Police Officer Ajay Wilson career? Students should consider the
Scottsdale. The depot
firefighter for 28 years. dangerous aspects of law enforcement,
was restored by 2004.
Wilson moved to Arizona at the age of 13 The start of Wilson’s career as a police but realize the rewards outweigh the Courtesy Maricopa Historical Society
and attended Queen Creek High School. He officer was something that hit him harder risks.
was on path to college with a golf scholarship than any previous job. It opened his eyes to What traits do you feel are necessary to
but lost interest in the sport and chose to take the rest of the world that most people were become a police officer? You have to be
the road less traveled — the police academy. oblivious to, or for some, chose to block out. willing to learn, and to fail. Messing up on
Enrolling at 20, Wilson was sworn into the As someone whose duty is to protect and serve the job is how you become better if you
line of duty at 21. The responsibility of being the citizens of the community, officers aren’t can learn from your mistakes.
a public servant includes working the long able to choose what they respond to. What type of education is needed
hours. For Wilson, a 10-hour shift four days a “It was a culture shock,” he recalled. “A lot to become a police officer? GED or
week has been his schedule the past year or so. of the stuff that I was seeing was new to me. high school diploma, and The Police
“I work graveyard, and it’s odd hours. I grew up in a very close family [with] good Academy.
Most normal people work the 9 to 5 shift,” he family values. I see many people who are in What advice can you give to prospective
said. “In law enforcement you sacrifice a lot bad situations and in a way I’m able to use my students wanting to enter the field? You
more than people realize. Working the odd experiences to help that someone out.” just have to realize that you will be in the
hours is tough.” It may be the gratification knowing that public view at all times, and that you
Although the hours aren’t entirely his this individual is making a difference in need to make smart decisions.
favorite, there is never a dull moment when it someone’s life, but for Wilson, it’s what keeps What college decisions or steps should
comes to being a police officer. him coming back to the job knowing the one make in order to be successful in
“In law enforcement [you] just never dangerous and threatening situations he is the path for this field? All I can say is
know what’s going to happen,” he said. “For exposed to. work hard to get there. Just because you
patrol, [we] respond to calls for service. That The job may come with many rewards, fail at something doesn’t mean to give
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chance to have an influence on someone’s life, know that every profession has bad apples. when I show up to a house, I see a person.”
or [make an] impact on their life. It’s nice to Everybody is criticizing what we do. It’s sad
have that opportunity to be that influential that some people target us, but it doesn’t stop Pamela Crabajales is a journalism student at
person in someone’s life.” me from doing my job. I wear my [body] Maricopa High School.
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Profile
PEOPLE
Bagpipers bring thunder Left: Terry Oldfield helps Dave
Mundy set his bagpipes before
Mundy played to start the
to Maricopa events
Veterans 5K on Veterans Day.
Below: Terry Oldfield shows an
old photo of himself in a band
performance during a parade
By Raquel Hendrickson in Illinois.
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ome shy musicians may play the guitar or the piccolo in private. But it is practically
impossible to be a private bagpipe player. See video at
That is why Terry Oldfield and Dave Mundy are quite certain they are the only InMaricopa.com
bagpipers in Maricopa.
Their uniqueness is a change from their pre-retirement days when they performed with
entire bands of pipers — Oldfield in Chicago and Mundy in Denver.
Raquel Hendrickson
These days they turn heads whenever stares — weddings, funerals, military and thousands of massed pipes and drums playing
they show up at a Maricopa event, kilted, first-responder events, golf tournaments, in thunderous unity.
with drones set and chanter ready to go. The church services, flag-raisings and, in Oldfield’s “That’s a whole different ballgame,”
piercing sound of the pipes draws varied case, at least one bachelorette party. Mundy said.
reactions, but Oldfield and Mundy have They share war stories from piping Oldfield cautions prospective bagpipers to
always had a strong affinity for the music. competitions, pub crawls and parades. be patient and expect many months of lessons.
“It’s an emotional response,” Oldfield said. (“Horses don’t like bagpipes,” Mundy said.) Bagpipes have only nine notes, which calls
“It stirs you.” Oldfield spoke of one parade in weather so for adapting and substituting in some music.
After a pause, he said, “It’s an instrument miserable there were no attendees. The band Besides standards that are among his favorites
of war.” had enough, took a right turn and marched like “Highland Cathedral” and “Amazing
In fact, Mundy is drawn to the deep into a pub. Grace” he will play an assortment of popular
history of the instrument in military action. Already playing guitar, banjo and and patriotic tunes when appropriate.
“It’s almost like you’re marching with the mandolin, Oldfield took up the bagpipes in Mundy has a fondness for “The Dark Isle”
men in World War I, World War II or Korea,” his 40s. His wife Bonnie encouraged him to and what requesters were calling “that other
Mundy said. pursue lessons, something he had always Scottish song” until he figured out they were
Oldfield, a 23-year veteran of the U.S. wanted to do. Through an acquaintance he asking for “Scotland the Brave.”
Navy and the finance officer and chaplain for met bagpipe teacher Scott McCawley, who While the first bagpipe instrument may
American Legion Post 133, is often seen and was studying to be a priest at the time. have first appeared in the Middle East more
heard at veteran events in Maricopa. Mundy, “It’s a process,” Oldfield said. “It was more than 2,000 years ago, Scotland perfected it and
who is not a veteran, is asked to play at military than a year before I could play a tune on the made it a symbol of national pride and even
and nonmilitary gatherings as well. bagpipes.” insurgence. As the Scots proverb goes, “Twelve
Over the years, they have both done their Mundy’s story is similar. The son of an highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.”
share of Celtic celebrations, from January’s English father who became a naturalized Britain’s Highland regiments, dating to the
traditional Robert Burns Suppers, to the American and a Canadian mother who did 18th century, often brought bagpipers into war.
“Irish times” events of March to a variety of not, Mundy had a lot of exposure to pipe They also often wore kilts, leading the Germans
highland games and Caledonian gatherings bands in Ottawa. When he was in his early in WWI to call them “Ladies from Hell.”
across the country. (A Burns Supper honors 50s and a psychologist for drug and alcohol WWI journalist Michael MacDonagh
the Scottish bard’s birthday just weeks after addiction, his significant other Judy found described the response to bagpipe music as
so many closed out the old year by singing top-grade bagpiper Ben Holmes in the phone “impressions, moods, feelings inherited from
Burns’ enduring “Auld Lang Syne.”) book and convinced Mundy to give it a try. a wild untamed ancestry.”
In those settings, anyone in a kilt fits right That training led to performances just American writer Loretta Chase described
in. Frequently, they are required. Oldfield about everywhere from a Denver Broncos it as the “sound of death and torture and the
Bagpipers Dave Mundy (left) and wears a MacMillan tartan. Mundy wears the game to a roller derby. agonies of a burning hell.”
Terry Oldfield perform at local events, Colorado state tartan. For both Oldfield and Mundy, the most Whatever it is, it is not subtle.
including ceremonies at the Maricopa They are also invited to play not- unforgettable experience piping has brought “There’s one level of sound. There’s no
Veterans Center. necessarily-Celtic events where a kilt draws them travel to Edinburgh, Scotland, with soft,” Mundy said.
Mason Callejas
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Community City Council
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Left: Maricopa Multi Cultural Consortium
officers are (from left) Al Brandenburg,
Bob Marsh, Ted Yocum and Joan Koczar.
What is your city council worth?
By Raquel Hendrickson
M
Below left: This is an example of the
kind of community center the group is Maricopa City Council members voted
exploring. unanimously to increase their own salaries by
42 percent. The mayor’s salary was bumped 53
Though the city is not involved in the percent in the Nov. 21 meeting.
MMCC process, planner Ryan Wozniak Since incorporation, the council
offered his outsider’s view. He said others compensation had been $12,000 except for
might want to know the nonprofit’s “goals, two years during the recession, when they
objectives and strategies to making this project took a 38-percent cut.
a success prior to donating.” Starting in January, the mayor will rise
He provided the directors a list of questions from $15,000 to $23,000 annually and the
most benefactors would want answered, such councilmembers will make $18,000. A cushion
as “What is the plan for making this venture was left in the July-approved budget in case the
a sustained one?” and “Will the first phase compensation was increased.
include a way to generate funding for the Mayor Christian Price presented a study
following phases?” from the League of Arizona Cities & Towns
For now, the wish list for the Phase 1 listing compensation for elected officials.
Group raising money building includes:
• Large meeting room
He argued he and council outworked other
municipalities with higher salaries. He said he
to build community center • Classroom space/game rooms
• Hospitality room
dedicates 50-60 hours a week to mayoral duties.
Councilmember Nancy Smith thought the
By Raquel Hendrickson • Information center $6,000 increase was too drastic but ultimately Councilmember Bridger Kimball: I’m the separation between mayor and council being
I
• Storage supported the final numbers. Though several only person up here voting on this that it’s $5,000. We all work very hard. I don’t think any
It is not always easy to find a place to meet, meeting the goals of the city’s General Plan. • Parking councilmembers said it was uncomfortable not going to affect. I’m comfortable with the of us ran for office for the money.
listen to speakers, put on a show or work on Brandenburg said he is least worried about • Prep kitchen to talk about their own value, no one spoke
volunteer projects in Maricopa. finding land. • Wi-Fi against a raise.
A consistently accessible and affordable
venue for community activities has been in
“If we get the funding for the building,
it will become much easier to turn around
“This would be primarily for the things
that other venues are incapable of being able Mayor Christian Price: You can make an The Best Alternative For All Your
demand for years.
“I think it’s critically necessary,” retiree Ted
and say, ‘OK, we need land someplace.’ And
somebody needs to donate it, whether it be the
to carry on,” Brandenburg said.
Though the concept for the community
argument on any side. The argument has to be
based on what do you think that you do and Heating And Cooling Needs
Yocum said. city or whether it be some of the businesses,” center was inspired by the lack of a senior you accomplish and that you will expect of your
He is part of a group of Maricopans he said. center in Maricopa, Brandenburg said it was future council that sit on the seat at some point.
who formed a nonprofit a year ago to create The plan is to start with one building as essential to broaden the mission.
a community center, calling it Maricopa Phase 1. When funding comes in, two more “We know if we concentrate only on Vice Mayor Marvin Brown: The city
Multi Cultural Consortium (MMCC). What wings or buildings could be added. Those seniors, we’ll bomb and bomb quickly,” he said. council of Maricopa has never had a pay
followed was a string of discussions and would comprise a rehearsal/performance “All we’re interested in is to have it up, have it raise. The $12,000 was a salary that has been
visits to centers in various cities to snoop out space and an exhibit space. available for everybody — the veterans, the paid since 2003.
possibilities. “We like to consider ourselves arts council, whoever wants to use it — with
With the pending demise of the Copa infrastructure,” said Bob Marsh, who is also us essentially running it initially.” Councilmember Henry Wade: Justifiable ü Honesty and Integrity
Center, which is in the path of the planned an MMCC officer. He said the community The vision is to then turn the center over compensation is not where we are currently.
State Route 347 overpass, that conversation is center could fit in well with the new General to the city. ü Non Commissioned Employees
louder than ever before. Plan’s 2040 Vision in which neighborhoods Councilmember Peggy Chapados: If we ü No Overtime Charges
The initial fund-raising goal is $250,000. are created as villages with a meeting venue MMCC Mission Statement want to attract the caliber of people that
Yocum, who is president of the MMCC board, at the center. This Consortium shall strive to provide a multi continue to raise the bar for the city, we have
ü Factory Trained and Authorized
said they arrived at that figure after shooting Most of the MMCC directors are also use venue to hold meetings, events, seminars, to make the monetary compensation a big ü Up-Front Pricing
down low estimates and also reconfiguring volunteer members of city boards and advisory presentations, public addresses, and other part of that.
their idea of what the center should look like. committees and know the inner workings of similar activities consistent with the vision
ü Fast & Efficient
Celebrating
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MMCC started a GoFundMe account in the city budget. Yocum said he sympathizes and direction of the Consortium, as well as to Councilmember Nancy Smith: I think Licensed, bonded & Insured
December, but the project has complex issues. with the city and its budget decisions. establish and maintain a site for conferences it’s time to make a significant difference ROC #K39-220897
“We do have severe challenges besides
funding,” said Al Brandenburg, a founding
He said MMCC does not intend to
compete with the city or any other entity.
and meeting rooms, on land leased, owned or
otherwise controlled by this Consortium.
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LEAST Glennwilde, a four-bedroom house with just one owner All homes experience wear-and- they would list the home on the MLS
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SADDLEBACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (520) 568-6110 • Expect more announcements of In April, Garfias realized his dream of
21st Century Learning Academy businesses moving to Arizona. owning his own business and cut the ribbon for
• International trade is one of the biggest Tiempo Home Services.
SANTA CRUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (520) 568-5170 issues facing the United States in 2017. Garfias’ partner in business and life, wife
Achievement Academy Dr. C. Jon Beecroft
“The last thing we need is a trade war.” Patricia, said when things get a little too busy
• Arizona needs to closely watch its and they have to turn away businesses they Dr. Kelvin Crezee
SANTA ROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – (520) 568-6150
important trade with Mexico under the avoid referring clients to larger repair services.
Critical Thinking and Technology Academy Dr. Alex Stewart
new president. “It’s all about supporting local business,”
DESERT WIND MIDDLE SCHOOL – (520) 568-7110 • Up to 80 percent of existing businesses Patricia Garfias said. “We prefer to recommend
Technology Preparatory Program will comprise most of the job growth in other companies from in Maricopa.”
Arizona. Juan Garfias hopes to expand his business to • Ingrown Toenails • Plantar Fasciitis
MARICOPA WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL – (520) 568-7100 • Student debt is the top reason people access markets elsewhere in the state. • Sprains & Fractures • Varicose Veins Treatment
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Preparatory Program under 35 don’t buy a home. “In five years I hope to expand all throughout • Athletic Injuries • Ankle & Foot Surgery
• Baby boomers are prepared to sell their the Valley to Phoenix and Tucson,” he said.
MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL – (520) 568-8100
homes and live off equity, creating a large
• Warts • Bunions & Bone Spurs
College and Career Preparatory Academy
market for apartments. * Tiempo Home Services
• 60.5 percent of American adults own their 42557 W. Sussex Road (520) 494-1090
520.568.5100 homes. 520-217-3252
www.maricopausd.org • The largest group of homeowners is www.MFAAC.com
between 65 and 84 years old. 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 126
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