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MAY Departments 4 Publisher’s Note 6 Live. Love. Arcadia. 12 The Lowe Road 18 In the Kitchen 22 Ask the Appraisers 28 Robin’s Adventures 30 Meet Mrs. 40 Did You Know? 44 Sports Articles Publisher: Greg A. Bruns greg@arcadianews.com Editor: Mallory Gleich mallory@arcadianews.com Designer: Gabe Turner gabe@arcadianews.com Advertising: Roni Mier roni@arcadianews.com Arcadia News 3850 East Indian School Road (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 (©2020) 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. 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 ON THE COVER: Local photographer Sandra Tenuto found opportunity in the quarantine by photographing Arcadia’s families from a distance. What started as a small project bloomed into 300+ families sharing special moments and bonding like never before. PHOTOS: SANDRA TENUTO PHOTOGRAPHY, SANDRATENUTO.COM. Audited by: Owned & operated by Arcadians for Arcadia 34 Cholla Trail redesign Construction of the Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain will begin early this summer, with plans to reopen for the peak hiking months in the fall. VOL. 28 NO. 2 VOL. 28 NO. 2 H A P O T H E R ’ D A H A P P Y M o t h e r ’ s d a y Times of crisis can create some of the most defining moments for a community. With the fear of an unseen virus looming in our neighborhoods and thoughts, Arcadians are sticking closer than ever to one another. Businesses, restaurants, bars and residents have all stepped-up to nurture the community that we call home. LIVE. LOVE. ARCADIA. 10 Shemer’s next adventure The Shemer is seeking donations for their Expansion & Legacy Campaign, which will allow them to purchase land south of the center in hopes of expanding its services to the community. 44 Hitting the target Before the on-campus school year ended, Xavier junior Alexandra Scott was gearing up to compete in a national archery tournament. 42 The 19th Amendment This year marks the 100th anniversary of the suffragette movement, which guaranteed women the right to vote – something author Jana Bommersbach feels strongly about. PHOTOS: SANDRA TENUTO PHOTOGRAPHY, SANDRATENUTO.COM