26 APRIL 2020 thoughts and struggles. Lucky for us, we have so many great stories already in our vault, we can keep sharing Arizona’s treasures with all of you until you are ready to go out and explore them for yourself. About 45 miles from Phoenix in an area that seems far away from the big city is a place where attractive trees dot a 45- acre landscape, and where an exceptional “farm” sits. If you’ve never been to Queen Creek, it’s worth a day trip to check out the Queen Creek Olive Mill. When you think of what grows in Arizona, olive trees may not be at the top of your list, and in truth, most of them are planted as landscaping. Yet when Perry Rea, the owner of the Queen Creek Olive Mill, visited Arizona on a family vacation in 1997, he noticed the trees and had a very different idea of what to do with all of the olives. Excited by his find, Perry and his wife decided to metaphorically put all their olives in one basket and move from Michigan to Arizona, where they struck liquid gold. What started with one bottle of extra virgin has morphed into 33,000 gallons a year of pure Arizona olive oil. That’s also with the help of their farming partners in Yuma and Sacaton. ROBIN’S ADVENTURES By Robin Sewell Dear readers, For 16 years now, I’ve been blessed to be one of Arizona’s biggest fans and ambassadors, enthusiastically sharing the state’s greatest treasures with viewers in hopes of encouraging them to get out and explore. I’ve loved discovering new places or revisiting ones I had been to in seasons past. The best part is when someone says, “I watched Arizona Highways Television and wow, I never knew about that town, activity or restaurant and thanks to the show, I’m having so much fun going on these different excursions and exploring Arizona.” I hope that everyone will continue traversing our beautifully diverse state. Still, I also understand that in these challenging and uncertain times, it has everyone wondering whether to keep traveling even if it’s just a car ride away. My family and my Arizona Highways Television crew are having those same One of the fun things about visiting the olive mill is that guests can take a tour and learn about the process of making olive oil. This tour is part of a growing type of tourism called Agri-tourism, where people combine destination, education, food and fun. On this tour, we learned that olive oil has three different profiles: delicate, balanced and robust. Each has to do with when you harvest the fruit and each kind has a different taste. Perry also likes to experiment with different flavors such as bacon, chili or roasted garlic, or you can stick with their award-winning extra-virgin olive oil. There’s a restaurant, and guests can buy everything from cupcakes made with olive oil to lotions and potions made with the same pure ingredient. Every month, the mill hosts a series of events, such as a date night pizza-making experience, a sangria social or an afternoon tea. They also have live music, holiday markets and themed festivals. If you are looking for a quick getaway that gives you the feeling of being way off the beaten path, head to the East Valley for a bite, a tour and a bottle of olive oil. — Robin Sewell is the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award winning Arizona Highways Television . Queen Creek: Where olive oil flows freely NEWS BRIEFS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE At the Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association meeting in late February, RED Development updated folks on the 44 | Camelback construction. The 17.5-acre site is approved, but permitting will take most of 2020. Demolition of the existing structures should begin at the end of this year. The Suns facility is slated to be complete by this summer. Construction for the rest of the buildings will likely take all of 2021 and 2022, and a temporary stop light is planned to go in the area on 44th Street where Steak 44 is, to help with the construction traffic. OCEAN POKE CLOSING The Ocean Poke restaurant at the Gaslight Square complex on 36th Street and Indian School announced that they will be closing after three years. Per a press release: “after 12 months under the new ownership, the owners were unsuccessful in renegotiating the original lease.” Choose Your Luxury Lock and Leave Residence. 7532 E. Cactus Wren Rd. Scottsdale 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,925 sf, 2-car garage, community pool, tennis courts, guard-gated. $750,000 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd. B1006, Paradise Valley 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, media room/office, 3016 sf, private 4-car garage w/Tesla charge. $2,000,000 7600 Lincoln Enclave at Borgata Market knowledge. Attention to detail. Results. CHRISTY PYLMAN 602-684-9636 | ChristyJPylman@gmail.com CPylmanHomes.com CHRISTY PYLMAN 602-684-9636 | ChristyJPylman@gmail.com CPylmanHomes.com

27 APRIL 2020 By Tom Helms and Jeff Pearson At A-Z Appraisal, we receive countless inquiries along with myriad questions about items ranging from spittoons to Navajo rugs that we privately answer or have written about in the “Ask the Appraiser’s” column. We are what you would call “generalist” appraisers or “jack of all and a master of none.” However, with diligent research or searching for an expert, we can find the answer to most inquiries. We work at becoming competent every day, especially when something new or unusual confronts us. Because we are “generalist” appraisers, we assist with all appraisal inquiries to the best of our ability and knowledge. We are members of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and are the only appraisers in Arizona to hold a CAPP (Certified Appraisers of Personal Property). We handle it all; however, there are times when our “generalist” moniker becomes a problem. This situation is when our instincts as professionals come into play, and we follow the “Competency Rule.” Many items in a home or business can stump an expert, and this is when honesty and business ethics as an appraiser comes full swing. If we do not know the answer, or we are not sure of the item’s specific genre to appraise, we can lead you down the proper roads to help resolve the appraisal. Jewelry and firearms, for example, are two categories we are not comfortable or competent in valuing. We have basic knowledge of many items, such as sterling silver, different pottery makers, some costume jewelry, and commonplace firearms. We may know a thing or two about these items, but we do not know enough to establish if a 50-year-old Rolex watch is worth $500 or $50,000, or if a handgun is unique or rare. When we have to make a decision, our competency is the driving force. If we don’t know the answer to a question, we will bring in a professional who has more knowledge about that item. We refer all jewelry, coins and mineral inquiries to Robert Connelly and firearm collections to Steven Raether. Both are the only two ISA appraisers in Arizona who have the expertise in their selected areas. Competency should be the driving force not only in the life of an appraiser but with every professional. — Contact Tom Helms at the123@cox.net or A-Z Appraisal & Estate Consultants, 5525 N. 12th St., Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Who are generalist appraisers? ASK THE APPRAISERS edwardjones.com Member SIPC Richard M Ross Financial Advisor 4350 E Camelback Rd #B100 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-955-7654