34 JULY 2019 Recently, more than 100 community newspapers from around the country gathered together in Las Vegas for the annual Association of Free Community Publications (AFCP) industry conference and “Best of the Best” Awards Show. The Arcadia News came home with a whopping 23 awards, including First Place in General Excellence, which is the top honor a community publication can receive. The Arcadia News has won, placed or showed in the General Excellence category in nine out of the last ten years. Since the paper received its first recognition in 2009, Arcadia News has won more than 160 awards from industry organizations such as the Arizona Press Club, Independent Free Papers of America and AFCP. Some of the categories that the paper repeatedly excels in include: Best Front Page, Best Original Writing, Best Photography and Best Layout/Design. Below are a few of the honors your community paper received: 2019 AFCP Awards a blazing success 2019 AFCP “BEST OF THE BEST” AWARDS AUGUST 2018 VOL. 26 NO. 5 ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK A local program is teaching young girls skateboarding skills and life lessons. PAGE 29 Head to Geronimo with our photo collection of Arcadia’s Troop 6’s annual trip up north. PAGE 26 Residents are coming together to work on a new transportation project involving 56th Street. PAGE 38 CAMP GERONIMO 56TH STREET 56TH STREET KICKFLIPS & KINDNESS 56TH STREET Residents are coming together to work on a new transportation project involving 56th Street. 56TH STREET Residents are coming together to work on a new transportation project involving 56th Street. XXXXX OCTOBER VOL. 26 NO. 7 NO. 7 ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK Take a trip back in time to an iconic Valley amusement park. PAGE 42 Our Teachers We Love Award is back Our Teachers We Love Award is back Our Teachers We Love Award is back Residents are coming together to work on a new Our Teachers We Love Award is back Residents are coming together to work on a new for the 2018-2019 school year. for the 2018-2019 school year. for the 2018-2019 school year. PAGE 4 Titans football has stunned the state and doesn’t show signs of slowing down. PAGE 62 TEACHERS WE LOVE TEACHERS WE LOVE TEACHERS WE LOVE TEACHERS WE LOVE WINNING STREAK LEGEND CITY OCTOBER 2018 WINNING STREAK Titans football has stunned the state and doesn’t show signs of slowing down. WINNING STREAK Titans football has stunned the state and doesn’t show signs of slowing down. XXXXX NOVEMBER 2018 VOL. 26 NO. 8 ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK We’re taking a look back at the Titans’ successful regular season. PAGE 58 A local military museum honors the A local military museum honors the sacrifices made by generations of Arizonans. sacrifices made by generations of Arizonans. sacrifices made by generations of Arizonans. PAGE 44 Art One Gallery is celebrating 25 years of serving the community. PAGE 30 AZ MILITARY HISTORY AZ MILITARY HISTORY AZ MILITARY HISTORY AZ MILITARY HISTORY KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE QUICK TURNAROUND FIRST PLACE: • Best front page – newsprint • Banner or nameplate – December • Banner or nameplate – January • Banner or nameplate – July • Feature article layout • Special Section – separate • Fitness/Fashion/Beauty ad • Auto sales/service ad • Food/drink ad • Medical/Health and Wellness ad • Events ad • Best agency ad • Best editorial photo – feature article SECOND PLACE: Self-promotion – Contests, Camp Guide Community service – Teachers We Love Best ad series – Art One Best original writing – Sports Article Best Agency Ad Best website – Desktop Best website – Mobile Best online presentation of multimedia Best online presentation of news THIRD PLACE: Feature article layout – Football Preview HONORABLE MENTION: Rate card/Media kit « FIRST PLACE - General Excellence Overall « (Monthly newspaper with minimum 26% editorial) Unusual By Mallory Gleich ne of the best feelings in the world is coming home after a long day and being greeted by your pet. Whether it be a cat, dog, even a bird or a fish, pets come in all shapes and sizes. This month, we’re introducing you to some of Arcadia’s more unusual two, four or even eight-legged residents, and the people that love them! Tarantula Gavin Inge Zeus has been a part of Gavin’s family for about a year. Gavin once did a report on tarantulas for school and decided to save up his money and buy his own as a pet. One of the most interesting things about Zeus is that he is nocturnal, so during the day, he buries himself in a den under the dirt in his cage. He also molts his skin like a snake and only eats every couple of weeks. “One thing I need to always keep an eye on is that he likes to climb the walls of his container at night, and so I really need to be sure I have the lid on tight, otherwise my mom won’t be happy,” Gavin said. Gavin says that Zeus doesn’t really bite, and when he does, it doesn’t hurt too bad. Bearded Dragon Evan Shatz Evan has owned his bearded dragon, Alex, since she was in an egg. Two years later, she is a bright orange and yellow, and has a voracious appetite. “She loves to eat. I can’t remember a time when she didn’t eat a whole bowl of crickets,” Evan said. Evan says that she is a real crowd pleaser too, especially when they take her on walks. She’s very easy-going with a curious personality. She even once tried to eat Evan’s shirt! really need to be sure I have the lid on tight, otherwise Gavin says that Zeus doesn’t really bite, and when he a bright orange and yellow, and has a voracious with a curious personality. 40 AUGUST 2018 Lucky Stripe the Zebra Clyde the Camel Cockroaches & Hedgehog Jessica Headley These cockroaches aren’t like the ones we see running around. Madagascar cockroaches make a hissing noise when they release air through their abdomens. They grow to be around three inches long, and don’t bite or pinch. “Once, I woke up to find over 100 tiny things crawling up my wall. Turns out my mom had put their enclosure in my room and the babies were small enough to climb through the slits,” Jessica said. Jessica owns three of the little guys, and says they like to crawl around on her hands for fun. She also owns an African Pygmy Hedgehog named Nelly, who likes to stroll around the backyard while Jessica waters her plants. “Nelly has the cutest face in the world. I could watch her all day,” Jessica said. Nelly is nocturnal and a solitary animal, so she sleeps all day and likes to be by herself. If she’s threatened, her quills will “pop” up and poke whatever scares her. Once, Nelly escaped and made it all the way to the back of the fridge. Mini Horses , Mini Donkeys , Camel & Zebra Traci Cornell Traci has been rescuing animals for over 30 years. The oldest animal she has is Clyde the camel, who she got as a baby 20 years ago. Traci says that her mini horses and donkeys have the personalities of dogs and that if they could walk into the house, they would! She says all of her pets are very friendly and often have visitors. The Shriners even take Clyde to parades and events. Lucky Stripe the zebra is four years old and came to live with Traci after a rescue in California could not afford to correct an umbilical hernia. He has now become a part of the Cornell family. Traci also owned potbelly pigs at one time. One of her funniest pet stories is when her pigs set the alarm off at her house, and when the police showed up, they discovered the pigs eating the Halloween candy that was hidden in the closet. Bearded Dragon Blake Buckler Dash has been a part of the Buckler family for two years. Blake wanted a bearded dragon because he really liked the shape of Dash’s head; the triangle shape and the spikes make him look like a real dragon. “Dash is very calm and loves to just hang out and sit with the family,” Blake’s mom, Bita, said. Bearded dragons were originally found in regions of Australia. It wasn’t until the 1990s that they were brought and bred in the United States. Dash likes to relax and eat fruits, veggies and crickets. 41 AUGUST 2018 “You have to keep an eye on him though because he likes to hide under the refrigerator and sometimes he even chases our dog around,” Blake said. Malika’s day out: Cheetahs in the neighborhood By Mallory Gleich Frank Gilbert was like any other Valley resident. Whenever he ran errands, he enjoyed taking his pets along for the ride. There was just one difference – instead of a dog or cat riding in the backseat, Frank brought along his pet cheetah. You read that right: a pet cheetah . Back in the 1980’s, Frank lived off of Exeter Boulevard in Arcadia, where he raised and cared for many types of wildlife, including a lion, otters, and exotic birds. But his pride and joy were 13 cheetahs who lived in his backyard enclosure. After a visit to Africa, Frank became fascinated by the animal and decided to acquire one of his own. His first was procured by a veterinarian, who wanted to see if Frank could nurse the animal back to health. After that success, Frank was inspired to start breeding the animal in his own backyard. He set up multiple enclosures measuring 100 by 30 feet, with tree stumps and grass, as well as sprinklers to keep the animals cool. Frank stated that even though the temperatures in Arizona are higher than in Africa, especially during the summer, the climate was almost ideal for cheetahs. Instead of following the rules from the “cheetah experts,” who said that breeding would be impossible because the animals wouldn’t breed in areas smaller than five acres and that tame cheetahs couldn’t breed, Frank did just that. In 1974, he welcomed his first litter of five cubs. Born just before Christmas, they were the focus of his Christmas cards. Frank attributed his success as a breeder to the cheetah’s backyard home, saying that they don’t have the stresses that they would in a zoo. Plus, they were kept on a healthy diet and had plenty of space to roam around, with the added bonus of hitting the streets with Frank. He even took them into the Old Valley National Bank at 44 th Street and Camelback. Frank, who was the only cheetah breeder in the United States at the time, said, “The guys who set up the rules about how to breed them didn’t know what they were talking about.” Once the cheetahs were at a healthy age, Frank would sell them to zoos all around the country. Frank Gilbert with his pet cheetah, Malika. PHOTO COURTESY OF GILBERT FAMILY FAMILY Cockroaches & Hedgehog Jessica Headley climb through the slits,” Jessica said. AUGUST 2018 AUGUST 2018 Malika’s day out: Cheetahs in the neighborhood ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK CORRIDOR A former Olympian and WNBA player is returning to her roots as a Xavier coach. PAGE 55 A local church is using horses to make a big difference in people’s lives. PAGE 22 MARCHING ON The Arcadia High School Marching Band wins the state championship. PAGE 26 AN EQUINE TOUCH FAMOUS COACH JANUARY 2018 VOL. 25 NO. 10 Summer Camp! For K- 6th Camp, visit www.cclphoenix.org Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology • Service Learning Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. 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35 JULY 2019 NEWS BRIEFS BRING US THE HASH We had to wait a few more months, but Hash Kitchen breakfast/bar finally opened in early June. This is the fourth location for the modern eatery, which is located in the Arcadia Gateway Center at 44th St. and Indian School Road. Hash serves all the breakfast favorites plus its own twist on classics like eggs benedict, as well as specialty breakfast drinks. For more: hashkitchen.com. AHS SOCCER CAMP Students from 4th to 12th grade are invited to join Arcadia High School’s 2019 Soccer Camp. Dates are July 8 – 11 from 7-9 p.m. Attendees will be training with Adam Zweiback and Keith Diamanti, AHS’ varsity soccer coaches and will improve soccer skills such as ball control, running and dribbling. Make sure to bring cleats, guards, a water bottle and a ball. The cost for four days is $60 per person. To register: touchbase.susd.org or azweiback@gmail.com. GIMME SUGAR You’ve heard of wax, now get ready for a unique hair removal solution. Sugar Sugar opened its second location in Arcadia on 28th St. and Indian School in April of this year. The company specializes in organic and vegan beauty, with a focus on sugar hair removal, spray tans, lashes and skincare. Rather than using wax, this company uses a combo of sugar, lemon and water to successfully remove hair from all over. For more: mysugarsugar.com. WELLNESS BOUTIQUE At 16th St. and Bethany Home is a new wellness boutique that focuses on the use of CBD oil for health and beauty. Owner Cathleen Mitchell opened Kaya Hemp Co. early this year with the motto: “Conscious Goods for Conscious People,” which is seen through an array of CBD topicals, tinctures/oils and CBD-infused skincare products. “Part of our mission is to educate people about the healing properties of CBD and to empower our clients to live healthier lives,” Mitchell said. For more: kayahempco.com. RECOVERY AND REJUVENATION STUDY Arizona State University researchers are recruiting breast cancer survivors for an 8-week series of classes that start in Scottsdale on Wednesday mornings through August 28 at Gardens of Scottsdale, 6001 E. Thomas Road. Three different classes will be offered. Participants will learn gentle movement techniques during one session and engage in educational support in the other session. Participants who complete the study will receive $70 in gift cards. For more: 602-496-2329 or RnR@asu.edu. Lynn.Gallett@grarate.com o: (602) 366-1049 c: (602) 625-2641 Lynn Gallett Vice President of Mortgage Lending  E L D, P, AZ  NMLS ID:  NMLS ID # 162374 AZ AZ – 0915320 - 941440 NMLS ID # 1598647 (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) AZ - Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC 6851 E Stone Ridge Pl Tucson, AZ 85750 Mortgage Banker License # 941440 L   H  S  (602) 999-0042 Troy.Goodwin@AZMoves.com TroySellsAZHomes.com 3113 E Lincoln Dr • Phoenix, AZ 85016 C B R B You do have Choices, Call for your free in-home analysis Hello my Arcadia Neighbors Here’s wishing you and your family a safe and joyous Fourth of July Holiday Happy Fourth of July