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MAY Departments 4 Teachers We Love 6 Chem-free Life 10 What’s Happening ? 17 Worth the Drive 21 Ask the Appraisers 24 Reel Talk 34 Did You Know ? 39 Places We Like 48 Sports Articles Publisher: Greg A. Bruns greg@arcadianews.com Editor: Nick Smith nick@arcadianews.com Designer: Gabe Turner gabe@arcadianews.com Advertising: Roni Mier roni@arcadianews.com Arcadia News 3850 East Indian School Road #1 (602) 840-6379 • arcadianews.com arcadianewsonline.com (for archives) Arcadia News is published monthly by Arcadia News for residents of the Arcadia neighborhoods, and is available free of charge, limited to one copy per reader. Subscriptions $36 annually for Continental U.S. Contact office for details. Arcadia News is distributed only by Arcadia News’ authorized distributors. No person may take more than one copy of each Arcadia News monthly issue, without prior written permission. Additional copies of the current issue of Arcadia News may be obtained from the Arcadia News office. All content is copyrighted (©2018) by Arcadia News. Contents in full or part may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily the opinions of the publisher or its employees and does not constitute an endorsement of products or services. Readers are urged to verify any statements. Advertisers assume full liability and responsibility for all content of advertisements printed and for any claims arising from such advertising and represent that all licenses and consents and waivers have been obtained including from third parties having rights in text or graphics. The Advertiser and/or its agency agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Publisher for, from and against any loss, damage, claim, cost or expense relating to or resulting from Advertiser’s advertisements, including from the unauthorized use of Advertiser of any name, photograph, sketch or words which may be protected by copyright or trademark law. Articles and photographs can be submitted, to be considered for use in future issues. Any unsolicited manuscripts or photographs cannot be returned. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement which is not in keeping with the standards of this publication. Current monthly circulation: 20,000. Primary distribution by U.S. Postal Service. 47 AHS Agora Arts Festival Each year, the community gathers at AHS for the Agora Arts Festival. While the evening brings laughs and art, it’s the mission behind the event that makes the real impact. 32 One tough mother Few moms have a story like Laura Murphy’s. She survived dangers we can now hardly imagine, all while raising her family and helping turn our area into what it is today. 38 Navigating social media Kids are using the internet at a younger age each year. We spoke with an expert on how adults can help their children navigate the world of social media. AWA R D W I N N I N G N E I G H B O R H O O D N E W S S I N C E 19 9 3 COVER IMAGE: Leslie Anne Smith, wife of our editor Nick, celebrates her first Mother’s Day with her daughter Elaine. PHOTO BY GREG BRUNS Audited by: 48 Titans signing day The end of the school year means one last signing day for local athletes. Seven of the best from Arcadia High have decided on their future and reflect on their time as Titans. Owned & operated by Arcadians for Arcadia