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CONTENTS

LEADING OFF Editor’s letter 4 Contributors 4 HISTORY

Kickin’ it old school 6 This month in history 6 GOVERNMENT For State Route 347, it’s now or never 8 Permits 16 EDUCATION Senior spotlights 20 Crochet isn’t your grandma’s hobby anymore 34 SPORTS A Glennwilde woman’s legacy lives on through softball 38 COMMUNITY Fighting illegal dumping with doxxing 40 A hospital stay ended her life, he believes. And it has consumed his 44 Who is the best mom in Maricopa? 47 BUSINESS Mapping a month of business news 48 Restaurant inspections 50 HEALTH & WELLNESS Why pellet therapy is a powerful tool for men’s health 52 Northern Lights Therapy celebrates 5 years 54

HOME How water damage can jeopardize your home 56 Heat loving plants? Yes, really! 58 Solving the logistical dilemma many homebuyers will face 59 Extreme home sales 60 Why your rental might be holding you hostage 61

EVENTS Calendar 62 TRENDING A look at what’s hot on InMaricopa.com 71 PARTING SHOT Jumping in the cholla 72

ON THE COVER In this editorial illustration by Rangga Pratama Putra, Mayor Nancy Smith, flanked by the Maricopa City Council, takes the wheel on an ambitious new plan to fix State Route 347 once and for all. Helming a Ford F-150 in a vaguely InMaricopa shade of orange, the council is headed southbound back to Maricopa from meeting with the decision makers in Phoenix.

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FROM THE EDITOR

L Calling the ‘toon’ LAST MONTH, WE POSED THIS QUESTION TO our readers on our website: If you could change one thing about Maricopa, what would it be? We received hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of responses. Then, we asked our friend ChatGPT to analyze the responses. Quickly, we realized most people were saying the same thing. Fix State Route 347. process. So, on the cover of our magazine this month, we literally drew it out. Let me illustrate my point for you. Before I found my forever home in Maricopa, I spent a couple of years working on the other side of SR 347 at the Phoenix New Times . That’s where I fell in love with illustrated magazine covers. It’s a chance for us journalists to really get creative and to convey information — and emotions — without words. InMaricopa magazine’s first illustrated cover was the March 2024 edition, which marked the newsroom’s 20th anniversary. It was a pretty big deal. As for our second one, well, you’re holding it right now. This is a big deal, too. The whole editorial team pitched in for this month’s cover story about the city’s plan to fix the embattled SR 347 that’s so crazy it just might work. Transforming one of the most dangerous and overcrowded highways in the state to, you know, something kind of bearable, has been a drawn-out

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We have some other fantastic stories in this edition, too, like David Iversen’s Spring cleaning , a story about fighting illegal dumping with questionably legal doxxing.

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And I’d be remiss if I didn’t congratulate Maricopa’s 2025 cohort (the biggest yet) of graduating seniors! Especially at Desert Sunrise High School, which is playing Pomp and Circumstance for the first time ever this month. These capped and gowned new adults are just about ready to go out and represent Maricopa on the world’s stage. One day,

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HISTORY

Cover of Ram 1959, the first graduating class at Maricopa High School.

Kickin’ it old school In 1952, seven years before Maricopa High School’s first class graduated, some area high school students were driven to Casa Grande and some took the train. Eighth graders, back row from left: Ralph Cooper, Jack Daniels, Norma Barrett, Dorothy Thornhill amd Barbara Bryant. Front row from left: Jimmy Cooper, Boroas Van Dugen, Kennith Quinn, Kelly Fulbright and Robert Hampton.

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Maricopa High School’s Class of 2020 didn’t walk at graduation — they cruised. Graduating seniors were recognized during a drive-thru diploma distribution due to pandemic restrictions. Amid the blaring of car horns, thumping music, cheers and noisemakers, graduates clad in red caps and gowns were presented diplomas in their cars in a driveway at the high school.

Maricopa Marine Matthew J. Determan died in a plane crash in Hawaii. Lance Cpl. Determan was only 21 years old and stationed at Camp Pendleton in California when he was deployed on a seven-month operation in the Pacific. Seven days into the deployment, an MV-22B Osprey with Determan on board caught fire and crashed at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, killing two and injuring 20 more.

Maricopa Community Services Director Marty McDonald was arrested at his home in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado on theft, fraud and forgery charges initiated by the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library. The nonprofit alleged McDonald stole $8,000 and tried to hide his crimes by falsifying checks and invoices. In Pinal County Superior Court three years later, McDonald pleaded guilty to felony theft and tampering with evidence.

More than 600 people attended the inaugural Salsa Festival presented by 85239.com. Armed with a free bag of tortilla chips and a ballot, tasters got to sample myriad salsas ranging from smooth and spicy to chunky and refreshing. The festival was replaced by the Wild West Music Fest in 2023.

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GOVERNMENT

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taxpayers showed 6 in 10 residents supported the levy. A little more than one-third outright opposed it, and the rest were undecided. This isn’t the first time Maricopans have been promised an improved, widened roadway for a less stressful commute. In fact, they’ve heard that pledge plenty of times only to see it fall through. Proposition 417 promised to raise $28.8 million for SR 347 improvements when voters approved it in 2017, and Maricopa businesses collected this tax for about four years before the Arizona Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. Proposition 469 promised more than $12 million for SR 347 but ultimately failed when Pinal County voters rejected it in 2022.

from the decision makers in Phoenix who can put those improvements on the budget. That’s why, in just a matter of days, the Maricopa City Council will vote on the implementation of a new half-cent sales tax. Their reasoning? It would directly provide funding to widen SR 347, meaning it would help the road secure a coveted spot on the State Transportation Board’s five-year construction plan and finally give it the attention it so badly deserves. Councilmembers will vote on the proposal during their May 6 meeting. Positive action would raise the tax rate on most sales by half a percent, meaning a medium Big Mac combo meal would cost an extra nickel. A recent InMaricopa.com poll of 1,405

HIS YEAR’S WILD WEST MUSIC Fest star LeAnn Rimes didn’t have State Route 347 in mind when she recorded the chart-topping hit in

2005. But when she sang it in Maricopa two decades later, she might as well have dedicated Something’s Gotta Give to the highway where Maricopans spend tens of millions of hours every year. Maricopa is growing faster than almost any city. Lots of exciting things are coming to town. Lots of people are excited about moving here. Nearly all of them work in the Valley, and they have one way to get there. If the road’s not de jure over capacity, it certainly is de facto. It must be improved. But the people feeling the strain are one crappy state highway away

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least $188 million shy for the next two fiscal years. That’s where Maricopa says the sales tax steps in. The city estimates the half-penny sales tax will generate about $8 million annually for the next 20 years, with an estimated 40% of the funds coming from construction sales. This means the city’s 75,000 or so residents would only be contributing about $64 each year. That amounts to a monthly contribution of just over $5. Asked if a municipality has ever successfully taxed its residents for projects outside its jurisdiction in the past, René Guillen, the deputy director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, said, “We will not be providing a response to your questions.” Asked the same question, Arizona Tax Research Association Vice President Jennifer Stielow said, “No other project comes to mind.” “I’m curious why Maricopa wouldn’t just be patient for a couple of years until the revenue comes back,” said Stielow. (State lawmakers have passed a budget deal that erases a $1.4 billion shortfall.) “It’s curious to me, because we know the legislation is already working on [SR 347].” How we got here Maricopa has tried for eight years to raise funds for SR 347 through a county sales tax to little success. Pinal County voters in 2017 approved a half-cent tax that was projected to generate $600 million for the county’s transportation projects. This included an estimated $28.8 million that could have widened SR 347. However, conservative Phoenix thinktank Goldwater Institute challenged the legality of the tax shortly after the election, claiming it was “so complicated and confusing that nobody knows what is taxed and how.” The Pinal County Board of Supervisors at the time condemned the lawsuit, calling it “nothing more than a post-election attack by those who failed to convince voters to oppose” it. About $87 million in taxes were collected for four years until the Arizona Supreme Court ruled 4-3 in favor of the Goldwater Institute, calling the measure “an illegal tax.” Pinal County businesses have until next year to claim their refund. The county tried again in 2022. This ballot measure proposed over $1 billion in funding for county-wide transportation projects, which included $12 million dedicated to SR 347 improvements. While 63% of Maricopa residents voted in favor of the measure, it failed to meet the

There’s also a “taxation without represen- tation” argument flooding the comment space on social media. While modern versions of that rallying cry are more closely associated with Tea Party activism — “taxed enough already” — it was mainstream rationale for the bloc that opposed the tax in the recent survey. Residents from years past supported these taxes, but what about 2025 Maricopans? The ones financially stressed from inflation and an unstable market and emotionally stressed from their daily commute — would they support paying that extra nickel to widen their one way in and out of the city? The city says yes, they would. And it warns that sending the issue to voters wouldn’t result in any action until at least April 2027 — but if the council votes yes next week, things can get rolling while the temps are still three digits. “It has been a lot of work, but gosh, I can feel it,” said Mayor Nancy Smith at an April 19 Maricopa City Council meeting. “We just want to pull it over the line. There are no promises, but we feel like we’re really close.” How much would it generate? They don’t call Rep. Teresa Martinez “the 347 queen” for nothing. And whenever the Casa Grande Republican talks about the embattled highway, there’s one figure she consistently brings up.

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That’s excluding any additional infrastructure or delays, she adds. That number grows with each passing year, too. Next year, it may be $11 million. SR 347 currently needs roughly $396 million to cross most items off its wish list: the Riggs Road overpass, widening the highway, resurfacing projects and intersection redesigns. Widening efforts alone for the Pinal County portion of the highway would cost an estimated $145 million, according to Maricopa City Manager Ben Bitter. And while Maricopa’s representatives are working to secure about $69 million from state and county funds, the SR 347 coffers are still at

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supermajority threshold needed for passage by 2½ points. It didn’t pass, even though a majority of voters backed it. Coming at it from a different angle Pinal Regional Transportation Authority’s board of directors suspended operations of the 9-year-old agency late last year with one director saying, “There is no viable path forward for construction of highway projects.” Board members represented by mayors and city councilmembers from around Pinal County took the action during a special meeting in November. “After considering all options, I concluded that using the PRTA framework to improve State Route 347 or to develop a broader transportation plan is no longer feasible,” said Maricopa City Councilman Vincent Manfredi, who had been a PRTA board member or alternate since 2016. “Still, I am fully committed to finding solutions for the much-needed improvements on SR 347.” Between 2017 and 2021, funds were collected under the PRTA ballot-prop plan. However, after the Arizona Supreme Court ruling, the authority abandoned the plan and sought to formulate a new one. After Maricopa County voters easily passed a ballot proposition Nov. 5 allocating funds for

voters decisively rejected a half-penny sales tax in March, are required to put tax hikes on the ballot. In Maricopa, “there is no need to go to the voters to implement or increase a sales tax rate,” said Stielow, the tax researcher. “It’s state law.” A ‘bold step’ forward In February, the city took the PRTA’s advice to heart and proposed the half-penny sales tax that is expected to be approved in the coming days. “It’s not likely the widening will move forward without additional funding becoming available,” said Bitter, the city manager. “Without this tax, the SR 347 widening will not be prioritized in the foreseeable future, leaving our community to wait potentially decades for much-needed improvements,” said the city in a press release. “Without a local funding match, ADOT will not be able to find the financial resources necessary to include the widening project in their expansion plan,” read the release, referring to the Arizona Department of Transportation. This proposal has a long way to go. Last month, Maricopa city leaders held three open houses to educate and hear from residents about the plan. They’ll take that feedback and put it in front of the city council for consideration.

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SR 347 improvements in that county, the PRTA said its new plan was to hand the reins over to the city. “Funding for the Riggs Road project remains, but we still need to find the financing for the Pinal County section of SR 347,” Manfredi said in a statement after PRTA board met. “I believe a half-cent local sales tax on purchases within city limits may be the answer. This option will need to be discussed at the council level.” Chartered cities such as Tucson, where

In November, InMaricopa.com asked local residents if they would support a sales tax for SR 347 expansions. Of more than 1,400 surveyed, 6 in 10 respondents said they would. However, some of the supporters were hesitant about how the money would be managed, such as Rancho El Dorado resident Cortney Bias. “That road is dangerous,” she said. “I would pay a tax, but where would the money actually end up if I did?” Province resident Jessica Bryant was all in on the proposal. “Even though it’s not our tax burden to bear, the citizens of Maricopa will benefit,” she said. “Everyone and their mom agrees SR 347 is a massive problem. How is it that the state hasn’t figured out how to solve it?” Meanwhile, a little more than one- third of the respondents said they did not support the sales tax, with most citing taxes in the city as too high or that they believed the state, businesses or some other entity should cover the cost. Rancho Mirage resident Bob Carr was critical of another attempt to raise money for SR 347 from taxes. For many like him, trust is still broken. “I still want to know where the money is we have been paying in for this until the lawsuit a few years ago. Last I heard there was over $80 million in this fund,” he said. About 1 in 20 taxpayers were undecided about the tax.

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY TO WIDEN SR 347?

Priscilla Behnke Rancho El Dorado I could donate more than $520 annually. Maybe even $1,000

Brandi McGowan Rancho El Dorado I would be OK with $1,000 just for the safety of our kids. They’re terrified to get their license and drive on that road.

Teniecka Drake Tortosa I would feel comfortable with up to $6,000 annually.

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Misty Leclair Desert Passage None. I get it, but all the prices have gone up and families are struggling to survive. I wouldn’t

James Polidore Homestead I wouldn’t want to because I’m on a limited income, but maybe a dollar

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Lance Crutchfield , Hidden Valley I would contribute $50 to $100. I mean, whatever number is needed to get the ball rolling on widening it. There are still times I don’t leave home or schedule appointments around knowing how terrible the road is.

should’ve thought about widening SR 347 a long time ago before they brought 100,000 people here.

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If approved, the new tax could be a line item on receipts as soon as October. “We figure this will bring in about $9 million to $10 million per year, if it were a half-cent, and then gradually increase over the course of the coming years,” said Bitter at one of the open houses. The city cited lowering property taxes each of the last six years and funding projects without issuing bonds in explaining why the time is right for the new levy. As it currently stands, only eight cities in the state have a lower sales tax rate than Maricopa. The new tax would increase the municipal rate to 2.5%. “This isn’t just about widening a road; it’s about being financially prudent while securing Maricopa’s future and making sure our infrastructure meets the needs of our growing community,” said the city in a press release. Bitter said “lots of people” had “lots of questions” at last month’s open houses. It was also a chance for the government to learn what the residents wanted to see. “It was a good opportunity to just kind of learn from the community about their concerns, what their needs might be and make sure what we present to the city council and how we move forward is going to meet the needs at this time,” Bitter reacted. Bitter said most people cared less about the nitty-gritty numbers, however, and were more curious about how the revenue would expedite widening efforts. “I think people are just interested in timelines and how quickly we can see the 347 moving forward,” Bitter said. “Ultimately, that’s a decision for ADOT, but our goal is to find a way to get them to do it sooner.” This is the best road forward. Jay Taylor contributed reporting. Vincent Manfredi is an owner of InMaricopa .

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BUY 3, GET 4TH FREE † YOKOHAMA LIGHT TRUCK RADIALS 23575R15 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 108T OWL................... $194.99 26570R16 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 111T OWL....................$239.99 26575R16LT YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 E 123R OWL ................$279.99 24565R17 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 105T OWL.................. $235.99 24570R17 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 108T OWL................... $237.99 26570R17 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 113T OWL .................. $238.99 24560R18 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 109H BW................... $260.99 26565R18 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 114H BW.....................$284.99 27565R18 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 116H BW ................... $290.99 27560R20 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT G015 115H BW ....................$299.99 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE. 60,000 Mileage Warranty SIZE BUY 3 PRICE

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18565R15 19565R15 ALL SEASON RADIAL 88H ..........................................................$99.99 ......................................................... $139.99 ALL SEASON RADIAL 91H ......................................................... $102.99 ......................................................... $142.99 20555R16 ALL SEASON RADIAL 94W .........................................................$107.99 .......................................................... $147.99 21555R16 ALL SEASON RADIAL 95W ........................................................ $109.99 ..........................................................$149.99 20560R16 ALL SEASON RADIAL 92V .......................................................... $112.99 ......................................................... $152.99 21560R16 ALL SEASON RADIAL 99H .........................................................$116.99 ......................................................... $156.99 20565R16 ALL SEASON RADIAL 99H .........................................................$122.99 ......................................................... $162.99 22550R17 ALL SEASON RADIAL 98W .........................................................$129.99 ......................................................... $169.99 21555R17 ALL SEASON RADIAL 98W .........................................................$123.99 ......................................................... $163.99 22555R17 ALL SEASON RADIAL 101W ........................................................$134.99 ..........................................................$174.99 22560R17 ALL SEASON RADIAL 99V ..........................................................$139.99 ..........................................................$179.99 22565R17 ALL SEASON RADIAL 102T.........................................................$144.99 ......................................................... $184.99 23565R17 ALL SEASON RADIAL 103T.........................................................$152.99 ......................................................... $192.99 23545R18 ALL SEASON RADIAL 100W........................................................$132.99 ..........................................................$172.99 MANY OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE.

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105T .............................................................................................................................................................................. $162.99 ......................................................... $202.99 111T ................................................................................................................................................................................$176.99 .......................................................... $216.99 113T ............................................................................................................................................................................... $189.99 ..........................................................$229.99 105H .............................................................................................................................................................................. $172.99 .......................................................... $212.99 117V ............................................................................................................................................................................... $227.99 .......................................................... $267.99 119H...............................................................................................................................................................................$259.99 ......................................................... $299.99 10PLY ............................................................................................................................................................................. $188.99 ......................................................... $228.99 10PLY ............................................................................................................................................................................. $218.99 ......................................................... $258.99 120Q .............................................................................................................................................................................. $276.99 ..........................................................$316.99 MANY OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE. NO DEALERS NO WHOLESALERS NO CARRYOUTS. WE SERVICE NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

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LUBE-OIL-FILTER Prod#01C5 INCLUDES: Battery check, lubricate your car’s chassis (if applicable). Drain old oil & add up to 5 quarts of new 5W30 or 5W20 oil synthetic blend. Install a new oil filter. (Special oil filters slightly higher). $ 29 99* FREE TIRE ROTATION Upon request • See store for details Reg. $39.99 *with coupon Includes hazardous waste fee. If your MFG. Requires 20W50, or full synthetic oil, or other special weights, there’s an additional charge for other weights of oil. Price is for 5W20 or 5W30 synthetic blend oil up to 5 quarts. With coupon only. Expires 5/31/25.

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BUY 3, GET 4TH FREE † 19565R15 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 91T BLK ......................$142.99 20555R16 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 91H BLK......................$150.99 20560R16 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 92T BLK ......................$160.99 21560R16 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 95T BLK ...................... $157.99 21555R17 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 94H BLK......................$180.99 23555R17 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 99T BLK ......................$196.99 23545R18 ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 100H BLK ....................$218.99 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE SIZE BUY 3 PRICE ASSURANCE ALL-SEASON 65,000 Mileage Warranty

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BUY 3, GET 4TH FREE † FACTORY DIRECT 23575R15 WRANGLER TRAILRUNNER AT ............................$159.99 27560R20 WRANGLER SRA ............................................ $229.99 27555R20 EAGLE LS-2.................................................. $240.99 24565R17 FORTERA HL ................................................$209.99 26550R20 FORTERA HL ................................................$262.99 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE SIZE BUY 3 PRICE

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19565R15 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 91H BLK .................................... $167.99 20555R16 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 91H BLK .................................... $179.99 20565R16 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 95H BLK ...................................$186.99 21560R16 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 95V BLK.................................... $184.99 22560R16 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 98H BLK....................................$179.99 21545R17 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 87V BLK .................................... $217.99 21555R17 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 94V BLK ....................................$215.99 22565R17 ASSURANCE MAXLIFE 102H BLK .................................. $217.99 OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE SIZE BUY 3 PRICE

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† Buy 3 get the 4th free or Buy 2 select tires and get 2 free. Select tires only. Must purchase tire protection plan and nitrogen package, which includes valve stems, balancing, free tire rotations, free alignment checks, free flat repairs and free replacement for the first 25% of tread wear on a tire that is not repairable (with the nitrogen and tire protection plan purchased). Restrictions and exclusions apply. See store for complete details. Offer may not be combined with any other discounts unless otherwise stated. No dealer or carryout. (Buy to get two free other brands may be substituted, but will carry the same warranty as purchased)**. Offer ends 5/31/2025.

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