CONTENTS
LEADING OFF Editor’s letter 4 Contributors 4 HISTORY View from the water tower 6 This month in history 6
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS One community united for the future 8 Councilmembers reflect 12 A sweet treat 13 The road to El Dorado 14 Establishing the building blocks for Maricopa 18 Titans of Industry 20 Maricopa and the Great Recession 22 Multi-generational family wouldn’t live anywhere else 28 Global Water key player 30 Orbitel took chance on city 32 Photographic look at Maricopa then and now 34 A ‘taxing’ history 35 Bringing a taste of the Arctic Circle to Maricopa 36 Maricopa’s newest generation 38 Modeling the future 39 Putting politics aside for public safety 40 Faces of Maricopa 46 COMMUNITY Farmageddon: Maricopa’s goth community 50 Maricopa Wellness spooktacular sales event 54
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HOME Growing garlic in the desert 74 Most, least expensive homes sold 75 Taking notice when a tenant wants to leave 76 Water’s affect on real estate 77 EVENTS Calendar 79 TRENDING A look at what’s hot on InMaricopa.com 87 PARTING SHOT An evening’s perfect end 88
• Hard Water Treatment • Clogged/ Slow Drains • Sewer Line Replacement
• Panel Replacement • Lighting and Fan Install • Electric Car Chargers
• Eliminate Hot/Cold Spots • Save money on EnergyBills • All year comfort
• AC/Heat Repair • Annual Maintenance • HVAC Replacement
SPORTS Pickleball takes over Copper Sky 62 MHS girls flag football kicks off 66 A homecoming first 68 BUSINESS Death and taxes 69 InBrief 70 Restaurant inspections 71 Permitting 72
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A new journey 55 EDUCATION The worlds of artificial and human intelligence merge 56
ON THE COVER Bryan Mordt captures this commanding shot of Nathan Mangum (photo illustration), a sharp-dressed 7-year-old who lives in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado. This young Maricopan, pictured in front of the iconic rusted metal sculpture welcoming southbound drivers to town, could be a future leader in the city. See more future Maricopa leaders on page 39.
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